Good bench, front leg bar is long and can ...
590492
Good bench, front leg bar is long and can be a hinderince. I use it a lot and it is sturdy and fairly easy to assemble.
I'm satisfied with this purchase.
437487
Good and durable, pretty easy to assemble, arm legs to seat and to back, and you are done, I probably will get a cushion for the bench... it looks & fits very well on my front porch.
3173747
I purchased this bench because I wanted an incline AND decline bench without spending $400.  This bench arrived fully assembled, and ironically I had to disassemble the cushions to remove the protective plastic.

While the bench has a small bit of wobble (even with everything tightened), it's not enough to make me worry about tipping over or otherwise losing my balance.  The back positions are very solid.

However, one thing that is missing -- yes, I knew the feature was missing when I bought it -- is an adjustable seat.  I'm used to pro gym equipment that lets me change the angle of the seat to match the back, and I didn't expect to miss that simple feature so much while using this bench.  Here's why this feature is important:

Because the seat doesn't angle up when doing incline presses, the user's hips are more open and the back is more curved, which is not the ideal position of the spine when loading it up with weight.  I could really feel the pressure on my spine when angled back, and I ended up having to put my feet up on the seat and scoot my heels against my butt so my spine would lay more flat against the backrest.

The other problem with a static seat position is that I tend to slide down the seat unless I firmly prop myself up with my legs, especially with heavier weights.  But I look at it as getting a leg workout while also getting a chest workout. :)

I'm still giving the bench 4 stars because it's not the bench's fault that I didn't realize how much of a difference an adjustable seat would make.  It is well made and looks like it will last a long time, which is surprising in this budget range.  Just be careful if you buy the bench and intend on doing incline presses so you don't injure your back.  Get your position down and try it with lighter weights to make sure you're comfortable with your spinal placement before moving to the heavy stuff.  OR consider saving up and buying a higher end bench that doesn't require such compromise.
1553790
The instructions aren't great, as others have noted, but useable. The quality is very good for the price. The mid-width of the bench would really only be a problem for those using a very wide grip. I'm 5-11 and everything works fine for me. With some additional bracing, the lat pull down can be used in the rear stow location.
292153
This is a great inexpensive bench, capable of easily holding my 190lbs.  The padded foam top is supportive and after a month of daily practice use, shows no signs of sagging or taking on an impression.  Adjustments are simple, but not quick, so if you have different people who need to use this, it's a workable but not perfect solution.  Hence, only 4 stars instead of 5.
38193
I like the bench a lot.  It met my expectations overall and I feel I could recommend it.  The legs are nice and clear and the padding is 6 inches thick (I measured it.)  The only reason I am not giving it 5 stars is because it was missing a few washers so it squeaks a bit, but that is a simple fix.  I don't think I should have to "fix" a brand new item, but because it is a small thing, I would still recommend it.
2552474
I have been using this bench for around 9 months now.  The only issue I have is that the pads where your knees touch are not wide enough.  I am only 5'9" and 170 lbs so this should not be an issue.  With this said, I would buy again b/c it is a stable bench and it is very easy to change the decline level.
716413
This bench is easy to assemble and solidly built.  I gave it five stars because of the value. I use it as a stand for my guitar amplifiers; and two practice amps can fit side-by-side; but the bench function works good too.  Mine was damaged during shipping.  A 1/2 inch section was gouged out where the box was punctured.  It's still functional..  Rather than return it, I asked eHomeProducts for a partial refund and they agreed.
4397707
Bench looks really nice.  One of the legs didn't have the holes drilled in the right place so my husband had to drill new holes but once together it's fine.
2547484
Nice bench that lets you do flat, incline and decline. Very sturdy and not too heavy. Screwing the back to frame is a bit tricky but you can easily do it if you lay back on floor and put inverted frame on top of it. The only little problem is lack of incline in seat to prevent you from slipping down while doing heavy dumbbell chest press. I guess the roller foams help a bit. Overall good near complete basic exercise bench.
2534131
I just purchased this bench, and am very happy with it.  The reviewer who stated it took an hour to put it together either didn't have the instructions (which still would not have made it take that long), or is reviewing the wrong bench.

Pros:
Quick assembly
Folds Up
Arms lock underneath if not in use (My wife uses them, but I use dumbells)
Sturdy but fairly light

Cons:
Doesn't lock when collapsed
Must remove shin bar to close flat

It's a good lokking piece of equipment.
2739595
Most of the reviews of this bench are good and reasonably reflect the strengths and weaknesses of this exercise bench. Overall construction is nice and sturdy and the stability will do well for most people. The bench comes in a decent size box and was pretty easy to assemble with the major help of a pre-printed, shrink-wrapped card with all the necessary nuts, bolts and other small attachments well-organized and labled. I have only come across one other item that was this well organized when it comes to the "small bits". Outstanding attention to detail there. Overall it took me less than 30min to assemble.

Use is simple with 4 adjustments: flat, decline, incline, and perpendicular (back is straight-up). Pads are ok in terms of comfort with moderate padding; not too little and not too much. A heavier individual might feel he/she is using a piece of plywood but my frame (about 140lbs) finds it ok.

I have two smallish complaints that tall folks will need to keep very much in-mind.

1 - If you are over 5'8", this bench may not be for you. when laying down for presses or flys, my head hangs-off the end of the bench. If I were any taller, i'd either have to support my head somehow or sacrifice leg support.

2 - The bar on the lower portion can get in the way if you're trying to do curls sitting-up and can be a general pain-in-the-#@% in other configurations too. Sure you could remove it, but to do that, you need to slide-off some rubber grips and then slide-off the pads. Not an easy solution.

But overall, for less than $50, it's a very good bench, meets most of my needs 100%, is reasonably comfortable, configurable, and attractive.
435059
I received this bench about a week ago and I am very happy with it.  It was missing a couple of pieces - but unnecessary ones for construction and had a couple of extra pieces.  I called the company and they are sending the parts that are missing.
1.  Construction - the bench arrived in one box and I moved it upstairs.  I was able to assemble it myself in about 2 hours.  The instructions for assembly are actually pretty good.
2.  Ease of use - the spring clips are hard to use.  I would recommend either doing with out or getting better ones at a sporting goods store
3.  I've seen reviews that said it was too short.  I'm 6'2" and the lat tower is about the right height for me.  The leg extension is a bit too low, but useable
4.  The lat tower works very well.  It was the main reason I purchased this bench and I am very happy with it.
5.  I would like the benches to have a bit more padding, but this is not a major sticking point.
6.  I purchased a standard set of weights (total of 185 pounds).  This has attachments for olymmpic weights if I ever progress to that point.

The weight limit on the lat tower is 150.  The weight limit on the leg attachemnet is also 150.  Since I am beginning my weightlifing routine, this is not a problem, but it could be in the near future.
423598
I've had this bench for a few months now and it has done pretty well. It's sturdy enough for more weight than I can handle and there Are a good variety of exercises I can use it for. The adjustable racks for the barbell are at good heights and the squat rack is good if you are probably 5'8" or taller. I've been very happy with it and now I have no more excuses to sit on the couch. There are only 2 flaws (-1 star). One of the 2" plate rack adapters had a set screw that came completely stripped out from the factory, and the seat part of the bench is wobbly even though I put a LOT of torque on the mounting bolt. Did I mention that I got this with free 2 day shipping with Amazon Prime? That box must've weighed 100lbs. None of the flaws are deal breakers though and it's a great bench in its price range, you'd have to spend a lot more to get one thats just  a little nicer. Assembly was a pretty standard undertaking, took about an hour.
586487
I have had the Apex Bench for a couple of months now.  It is sturdy, stable, and trouble free.  There is a review that I had read before I purchased this bench that complained about the length of the handles.  I have to disagree as I cannot see a need for handles that are any longer than the ones on this Apex bench.  The handles are not really much of a necessity anyways and if they were too long they would potentially interfere with the exercises.  The main pad is large, sturdy, and comfortable.  The foam leg pads are comfortable as well.  The only minor complaint I have is that there are not any instructions or illustrations on what exercises can be done with this bench.  However, this can be done by doing an internet search.  I feel this is a very good bench for home use at a fair price.
2259493
The bench is nice and sturdy, and the assembly time was minimal. It only took about 30 minutes to assemble, and all I used were two adjustable wrenches. It recommends a hammer, a flathead screwdriver and a philips screwdriver, but I never had to use any of those. I enjoy using the bench to do sit-ups with, since doing sit-ups on the floor hurts my tailbone. My only complaint is that the hooks at the bottom (designed to hold dumbbells) aren't level. If the dumbbell is too long, it is thrown off by the rear support beam.

Overall, this is a fantastic product for the money!
2447866
This is a 3.5 review, but not quite a 4 star.  This is a good "home" quality bench, but not close to the quality of benches found at the gym.  It arrived missing one part (non-essential), and there was a tear in the vinyl pad, but a quick call to customer service had replacements on the way which arrived quickly.  A+ on there customer service, but again, the engineering/materials/construction on the bench is not commercial grade.  For the price, it's not bad.  What really nice about this bench is that it folds up.  This allows me to put it in a non dedicated area and fold it up when not in use.  Also the leg attachment takes 1"weights, not 2".  Going to have to find an adapter sleeve.