( 5 reviews )
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Posted: May 5 2009
As previously stated in another review this is a solid bench. I've had it for a few weeks and after some use have found it to be well worth the money. The only thing I have found of any real significance is the heighth of the bench. I'm relatively tall and this bench is almost too tall for me. Anyone who is under 6 ft may want to consider trying it before purchase. Assembly was pretty easy, although I had read some of the other reviews stating problems with understanding the directions and was prepared for that. As stated in another review, I did find that the bench holes did not line up with the tubes, but was a workable problem. Bottom line, for the money you are going to pay for this bench you are going to get a beast. It is solid and sturdy with little in the way of movement. Overall a very good bench for the price.
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Posted: Dec 21 2008
I chose this bench to resume (after a 12 year pause) a strength training routine. After doing a fair amount of research,this bench seemed like a great bench for a dumbell program along with some plates for legs. What sold me was the price Amazon had it for. It arrived @ my door for less than $290. I would have given it 5 stars, but the seat & back cushions did not allow for all of the bolts to bolt up. I called Body-Solid Customer Service. They quickly sent out replacement pieces...no questions asked. I have yet to put the new ones on, but am confident they will work. I have used it for about a month and enjoy the adjustability and durability. The wheels also make it easy to move around! Bottom line, a very substantial bench at a great price.
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Posted: Oct 29 2008
PROS: Sturdy & heavy-duty. Comes w/ wheels Very well-padded & the handles behind the seatback are a nice touch. Warranty CONS Big & heavy (which is also a plus) Assembly. Many write-ups complain of seatback holes not lined up with the apparatus. Depending on how poorly lined-up they are, this can be a real issue. My unit simply would not fit. After going back and forth w/Body-Solid, I had to report them to the Better Business Bureau for them to finally send me another seatback free of charge. This was rather frustrating after the excitement of getting it and the time spent assembling it. For such a well-made product, it's a shame they can't get the easy part right. When the unit is put together w/ proper-fitting parts, it's the absolute best. The only reason I rate it 4/5 is because, after a number of similar complaints, they won't fix the unnecessary problem.
