Body Solid Folding Multi-FID Weight Bench GFID225

 (18 customer reviews)

I have had it for about a week and I use for my home dumbbell workouts.

Pros:
Solid construction
Max wt of about 1000lb
8 different back positions
Comes assembled and can use straight out the box
Has wheels and folds for easy storage

Cons:
Depending on your height, the small space between seat and back cushions can create a void of support on the low back during flat bench exercises. This issue will occur with any flat/incline/decline bench. This is easily fixed by scooting higher on the back cushion or placing a small towel in the space during flat bench exercises.

FYI - for individuals looking for a lower priced bench, the Powerline PFID125x is a good alternative. Powerline is a Body Solid subsidiary. The main differences are the PFID125 has less cushioning and the max weight is about 500lb. So if don't plan to do a lot of heavy lifting, you may want to consider it.

The price might seem a bit high for people accustomed to bottom-of-the-barrel equipment, but trust me, this is a very inexpensive bench for the quality of construction. They used just the right amount of steel; it's rock solid without being too heavy to easily move around. It won't fit under the common steel bed frames, but the folding design does make it small enough to stick in a closet or such without too much trouble.

The foot hold-down pegs aren't padded (which could be uncomfortable for those who want to do weighted sit-ups with it), and it's not particularly well set up for decline bench work (for that, you probably want a bench with foam rolls that go under the back of the knees as well.) Still, for most people who lift with dumbbells and/or a power cage, I would definitely recommend this bench. The design is excellent and the build quality is good, with plenty of steel (nothing wobbly here!) and a nice hard baked-on paint.

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I have been very impressed with this bench. It is very strong and sturdy. It easily folds up and can slide under my bed when not in use. The materials are very solid and of good quality. It easily unfolds and I can quickly and easily change the various back positions. Lifetime warranty is nice to have. I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'3" and the bench is comfortable for each of us. Very happy with purchase.