What Do You Think Of This Bench?

Pumpatron · 09-17-2006, 05:56 PM

I'm starting a home gym and this is the 1st thing I've bought. How does it look?

HK

**Jayhawkk** · 09-17-2006, 07:12 PM

Kind of depends on what you paid for it and how much weight you plan on throwing on it. The leg extentions usually always suck. And the uprights for the bench aren't reinforced so don't expect to throw 400+ pounds on it safely.

**Peaked_18** · 09-17-2006, 07:25 PM

Shit.

Vegeto · 09-17-2006, 08:31 PM

Yeah, looks kinda weak.

**romanaz** · 09-17-2006, 08:46 PM

personally speaking a good home gym just needs a powerrack, flat bench and tons of weights

**NYCmitch25** · 09-17-2006, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Peaked_18

Shit.

be honest tell us what you really think LOL

its something u'd see at a yard sale - piece of shit'ite.

**Peaked_18** · 09-17-2006, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by NYCmitch25

be honest tell us what you really think LOL

its something u'd see at a yard sale - piece of shit'ite.

romanaz is a smart man.

**romanaz** · 09-18-2006, 03:12 AM

:banana:

**builtbeast** · 09-18-2006, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Peaked_18

Shit.

Shit x 2.

Listen to romanz and get a power rack.

wildman1717 · 09-18-2006, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by romanaz

personally speaking a good home gym just needs a powerrack, flat bench and tons of weights

Yes sir, I couldn't agree more.

**DarkFalcon** · 09-18-2006, 09:07 AM

I think the guys are being a little harsh. It's a decent beginner/intermediate bench, if your still young and not that strong yet it will do nicely.

navarone · 09-18-2006, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkFalcon

I think the guys are being a little harsh. It's a decent beginner/intermediate bench, if your still young and not that strong yet it will do nicely.

haha nicely sugarcoated indeed.
If you didn't pay alot for it its alright to start just like df stated. I strongly agree with the powerrack and tons o' weights with a heavy duty multi purpose bench.

**DJSTARER** · 09-18-2006, 03:19 PM

yup yup yup. 1 rack 1 bench to put in it...

covers all your big moves.

you'd be better off with a bowflex

**Trick D** · 09-18-2006, 04:41 PM

Just depends on the results you are trying to obtain. For years I had a shitty 1970's bench that I trained on in my basement and got strong as an ox, but didn't have other exercises that I needed to take my body to another level.

wildman1717 · 09-18-2006, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DJSTARER

yup yup yup. 1 rack 1 bench to put in it...

covers all your big moves.

you'd be better off with a bowflex

Wow, I wouldn't go that far with a bowflex. I had a bowflex once, tried it for the two week trial period and sent that baby back.

**DJSTARER** · 09-18-2006, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by wildman1717

Wow, I wouldn't go that far with a bowflex. I had a bowflex once, tried it for the two week trial period and sent that baby back.

lol. it was a joke. but only partially.

wildman1717 · 09-18-2006, 09:48 PM

I now, I LOL too.

AYung · 09-18-2006, 11:26 PM

For a beginner that is good, but for more experienced guys that's junk.

As romanaz said, power rack/squat rack, adjustable bench, free weights.

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09-18-2006, 03:19 PM	#13
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 4,100 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 115	yup yup yup. 1 rack 1 bench to put in it... covers all your big moves. you'd be better off with a bowflex __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: 500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

09-18-2006, 11:26 PM	#18
AYung IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 2,285 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 41	For a beginner that is good, but for more experienced guys that's junk. As romanaz said, power rack/squat rack, adjustable bench, free weights. __________________ Clean Bulking Journal http://www.ironmass.com/showthread.php?t=9546 Max Lifts Bench: 155 x 6 Deadlift: 315 x 6 Squat: 245 x 6 1 Rep Max Lifts Bench: 180 - Tested Deadlift: 365 - Tested Squat: 285 - Estimated TOTAL: 831 @ 156lbs Eddie Guerrero (1967-2005, R.I.P.) You'll always be loved and remembered.

09-17-2006, 07:25 PM	#3
Peaked_18 a la commode Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,247 Recipes: 2 Rep Power: 96	Shit.

09-18-2006, 09:07 AM	#11
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 11,511 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 299	I think the guys are being a little harsh. It's a decent beginner/intermediate bench, if your still young and not that strong yet it will do nicely.

09-18-2006, 09:48 PM	#17
wildman1717 Pro Stature Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 107 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 4	I now, I LOL too.