good bench
Pro's: - really solid bench, is quite heavy and sturdy - wheels allow relatively easy mobility - 8 adjustable positions from decline, to flat, to almost upright - leg extension with handles that can allow you to lay on your stomach to work your hamstrings - good for sit-ups, especially from the decline position - padding is quite thick and solid, yet comfortable - the back pad is almost 3 ft. so ample space - all the screws, nuts, bolts, washers are clearly labeled and separated to make for an organized assembly Cons:?- the pads were a hassle to fit, the screws weren't drilled in the exact place so some adjustments were necessary?- this thing is massive, definitely not a space saver?- sits up pretty high off the ground (I'm 5'10 and in the lower positions my feet barely touch the ground, I end up resting them on the U-bar)?- in the flat position, there's a 3-inch gap between the seat and back pads, it takes some wiggling to find a comfortable position which is not so easy when you're holding heavier weight over your chest?- bench can not go into a perfect 90-degree angle, it's more like 100 at "upright" I was looking for one bench to do decline, flat, and upright. It's not completely upright, which isn't such a big deal but having it not be so comfortable flat is a disappointment. Having the leg extension though makes up for the shortcoming as it makes the bench more versatile. Having the back pad so long though makes it difficult to do tricep extensions sitting upright. However doing them while sitting on a ball is better for you anyway.
