Marcy Decline Flat Utility Bench

 (14 customer reviews)

I am a competitive bodybuilder and long-time physical trainer who hates working out at home, but newly moved and 40 minutes' drive from the gym compelled me to find a way to do that. For the money [$[...] at the Hilo Cost-U-Less] this is a fine bench, but as others have pointed out, if you're over five foot nine, you'll probably be less happy than I. The bench is sturdy enough for my 185 lb. frame, and with the bench in its flat bench position or incline, it is fine for many exercises that requires these. The versatility could have been greatly expanded by adding a fourth stop between the flat bench stop and incline stop...the incline angle is too radical to obtain optimum benefit for many of my exercises, so I have to use a pillow to raise myself to a higher angle.
The decline angle is useless, as the section of the bench you sit on does NOT decline, so in the decline position tremendous stress is placed on the lower back, making it dangerous to one's back for decline exercises...Read more

Not what I expected. This bench is ok for a petite woman, not suitable for a man or anyone over 5 feet tall....

I hate to complain too much since this is a pretty cheap item, but just to warn others - I bought this because I wanted an ab bench. It really doesn't suit that purpose too well since it was one incline position only for abs - the other positions are just back support for working with dumbells. The ab position is pretty weak and doesn't really work your abs as well as an abs only bench would have, plus it is a bit uncomfortable and as the other reviewer said, if you are anywhere near 6 ft tall or over, get something else. Combined with shipping - this is a waste of almost 100 bucks here - while usable, it really won't make an impact on your workouts. I did a few sets of situps and really don't feel the tightness I would have if I used a real bench or even just sat on the floor for that matter. If you're on a budget, this may work if you put something under the front base to put it on a greater incline and/or do situps holding weights - and make sure you pad it with a blanket or...Read more