Marcy Multi-Purpose Workout Bench SB-228

This is a great quality workout bench. I bought it as a Christmas gift for my husband. Extremely easy to set up and adjust positions. Worked well with the weight bench purchased. Great product, great price. Material easy to clean.

I wanted a simple bench to do home workouts. I usually splurge a bit for quality goods that last, but I knew this would only last a few short months while we're all isolated with Covid-19. So I took a chance with this cheaper bench, that had angle adjustment and leg supports/decline for ab work. I wasn't expecting much, assuming it'd be a pain to assemble, there'd be parts missing, it would feel unsturdy, it would squeak, etc. But honestly, none of that was the case. It came in a nice compact box, with approximately 8-9 main parts and all the screws/washers nicely labelled in a step-by-step fashion so you only opened the screws you needed for the steps you were in the instructions. You need two adjustable wrenches, but the allen key is included. It basically consisted of lining of parts and screwing them in. As long as you tighten the screws, the whole thing feels rock solid... almost. There's just 1 part that feels a bit flimsy, which is the seat-back support which notches into the various holds causing the backrest to be angled. The way it's designed, it wiggles around a little. However once you notch it in, the weight of the seat back (and you) make sure it's seated firmly, so it's really not a big deal. The cushion doesn't feel luxurious (it's fake leather), but it's not especially cheap either. I expect this will last quite awhile considering my moderate usage. I think you get more for what you paid for, but again, it's $70, so don't expect the rock solid quality of a several hundred dollar bench.

I was a bit underwhelmed but I am still going to keep it. I was hoping to be able to do a lot of ab workouts on it as well as using for weight lifting. The leg support stirrups are very awkward. When on a decline I could not use it to do sit ups because the butt portion is flat and then it bends your back down in a not natural way, and I’m only 5’6. Scooting back farther didn’t help because then it hyperextended my knees. The darn bar also causes issues when trying to sit all the way up and use for curls, because it’s right there in the way. I opted to entirely take off the top bar, and at least I can use it for level sit ups and seated curls etc. Seems to be fine for bench pressing as well. It would be nicer if they allowed more adjustment for the seat, because it only has 3 settings. They could have welded more in between, because even for myself an average sized person, I can’t get the full use out of this bench. Overall it was a decent price but I would not buy another bench like This in the future. Also they used like 3 different sized nuts for this bench which made it overly complicated to put together because not everybody has the right ratchets or tools at home. I had to use pliers and the Allen wrench to do the largest piece which was a total pain to tighten. Even with everything tightened absolutely to the max, the bold that attaches the backboard and the leg stirrups wiggle a lot. Despite it being a bit wobbly, I was safely able to do step ups on this bench so I guess it’s fine that it wobbles a bit.

I did not know what to expect when ordering this weight bench. As always, I read the reviews and liked what I saw there. Now I understand why the reviews were so fantastic! It is a phenomenal product that is well made and extremely durable. It took me 20 minutes to put it together... and it only took that long because I had the wanted/unwanted help of my English Bulldog, Apple. :) This bench is perfect for doing my decline crunches and sit-ups as well as my work-outs with dumbells. The flexibility, comfort, and durability of this bench make it second to none. I like the fact that I can store it quickly and effortlessly. I will say that after reading some of the reviews, I was worried about the stability of the bench as well as how it would work with my height. (6ft) I can safely say that the bench is incredibly stable- no matter what position I am in or which work-out I am doing- and that my height was not an issue for concern. Just make sure to use a ratchet or a wrench and tighten down the bolts well. This bench not only gets the job done- it gets it done right!

This bench arrived this morning (Sunday) and I was so excited I pulled out all the parts and put it together right away. The parts were individually wrapped so they didn’t have any scratches or marks on them. I *LOVED* how the small bolts, nuts, washers, and other bits were packaged and labeled by Step 1, 2, 3 and 4. This made it so easy to pull out only what I needed as I went along with the directions. They were very easy to follow, all I needed was my own wrench to tighten. The hardest part was sliding on those foam pads at the end, they were tough to slide on but that means they won’t fall off easily. Total assembly time for me was less than an hour, but that’s because I was chatting with my friend, watching football, and eating a muffin...so could have been much closer to 30 min if I focused. As for the function and stability of this bench, I say *****!! It is sturdy and very comfortable. It adjusts to FOUR positions: vertical at 90*, incline at about 45*, flat at 180*, and decline at about -45*.... this versatility - plus the leg bars to lock in your feet - make the amount of exercises you can do endless. I’m excited to get to work on this bench!

Fácil de montar, sólido.

Llegó rápido en dos días!!!! Fácil de armar!!!! Se ve de buena calidad y resistente!!! Me gusto mucho el producto!!!!

I had my dumbbells for over six months now and couldn't get a decent workout with them alone so I figured I'd search for a utility bench here on Amazon. Upon days of thorough searching and comparing brands (yes I did read their company history as well), I concluded that Marcy was the way to go. They also have a cheaper version of bench at $100 but it is the slant version (more focus on ab workout). I wanted a bench where it can go straight/flat so I can do those mean pectoral fly and chest press. This Marcy SB-228 bench offers positions for a couple of ab workouts as well. Those handles are good for doing abdominal leg raises while in decline or you can just go ahead and do abdominal crunches. Either way, this bench for me is a winner! In regards to aesthetics, don't get intimidated by the all black finish of this bench because when I opened the box myself I was blown away by how good looking it is in person. It is a little bit textured which gives a more comfortable feel and it is more of a matte black - which I think is lovely. The Marcy logo is subtle and there are white stitches on the bench which gave it a very classy and unique look. The assembly instructions were very clear plus they even packed the nuts and bolts very neatly with their corresponding steps and item numbers. I just did my first workout a while ago and it felt very sturdy. I know another bench here on Amazon by a different brand and it had several bad reviews of being rusty or breaking down after a couple of workouts. This isn't like that at all! This is not cheaply made and looks very good in our living room too since it can be folded and stored on the side. Lastly, if you want a basic full body weight bench at a fair price which ultimately delivers in aesthetics and reliability... hit that Add to Cart button now! Cheers

This bench is exactly what I was looking for. It's a good size for a home gym, it looks nice, good quality (for the price) and is sturdy enough for both my husband and I (5'10 and 5'4 - athletic builds). We love that it is a decline, incline and flat bench - most of the other benches in this price range did not have the flat bench option. It was easy enough to put together, it came with all the parts and had good instructions. The metal itself isn't super heavy duty but it is sturdy enough to use it for all sorts of workouts including bench presses, split squats, glute thrusts and decline sit-ups. It's been a great addition to our home gym and has allowed us to add variation to our workouts. We can definitely recommend it as a great addition to a home gym!

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