What is the opinion of Reddit about the
Marcy Flat Utility 600 lbs Capacity Weight Bench for Weight Training and Ab Exercises SB-315 , Black, 17 x 14 x 43.00 inches?

A total of 18 reviews of this product on Reddit.

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8th Feb 2021

You could go for a cheap bench in the meantime. Seems like that isn’t a great setup long term

This ones about $50 bucks. Marcy Flat Utility 600 lbs Capacity Weight Bench for Weight Training and Ab Exercises SB-315 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G44X9D6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_FGHX62T0HRQ5VNZYQCCW

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19th Nov 2020

Not knocking your work and I understand wanting to save money…but for $60 I guess I don’t see why you wouldn’t pony up a few extra bucks and get something like this
https://www.amazon.com/Marcy-Capacity-Training-Exercises-SB-315/dp/B00G44X9D6/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=weight+lifting+bench&qid=1605795517&sr=8-5

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4th Jul 2020
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1st Jul 2020

Depending on your local market, you could just get something cheap from Amazon, use it until something nice comes on and sell the Amazon bench. https://www.amazon.com/Marcy-Capacity-Training-Exercises-SB-315/dp/B00G44X9D6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=flat+bench+weight+bench&qid=1593609239&sprefix=flat+bench&sr=8-3

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1st Jul 2020

Depending on your local market, you could just get something cheap from Amazon, use it until something nice comes on and sell the Amazon bench. https://www.amazon.com/Marcy-Capacity-Training-Exercises-SB-315/dp/B00G44X9D6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=flat+bench+weight+bench&qid=1593609239&sprefix=flat+bench&sr=8-3

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20th Feb 2018

The reviews I read were for this thread, I just need to double check with the owner’s manual. Many stated that it was rated for 250lbs person, plus up to 350lbs of additional weight.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G44X9D6/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER.

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25th Jul 2016

It does not come with a barbell, it comes with a chin up bar that mounts to the top. Still a great price IMO for beginners, I’ve heard nothing but good things about this company.

I have a small cheap setup currently with a shitty benching rack with the built in bench. I want this rack so I can squat without almost dying.

For a bench if you’re just doing something like normal stronglifts with normal flat bench go with: a Marcy Flat Utility Weight Bench, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G44X9D6/ref=cm_sw_r_api_iFzLxb10MB8ZR. Really cheap and well built.

When you start getting into the adjustable type of bench, that’s when it becomes bitch. The prices shoot up. For adjustable I’d go with this guy: adidas Utility Bench https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0184R8VD8/ref=cm_sw_r_api_jJzLxbXTAEZPS. Cheap and not too badly built, it’s only weighted to 300 pounds so it’s obviously not gonna work for long (if you’re getting strong and bigger ;)) it’s pretty stupid that it has a leg attachment but you can most likely get away with just skipping it’s installation.

For a bar, you want Olympic. Look on Amazon, CAP makes cheap stuff that will work until you get big enough to go model and make money.

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26th Nov 2021

Any flat bench will be non-wobbly, even the Marcy Benches which is the cheapest-while-still-being-feasible option.

Rep FB 5000 was the go-to recommendation for a while, but it bumped over $200 in the last few months.

Griffin Fitness makes a clone that should come right around $200 shipped.

Get-Rxd also has a clone, but I am getting it a little over $200 shipped for me. However it is a 1/2″ shorter and wider (both good things) which may make it worth it for you.

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15th Dec 2019

Girlfriend got it off of Amazon

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14th Aug 2020

Don’t die. This bench is decent and in stock:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G44X9D6/

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4th Sep 2020

Amazon and Walmart benches can be cheap. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Marcy-Capacity-Training-Exercises-SB-315/dp/B00G44X9D6

Or get a rep fitness fb-5000 for $150 and not worry about the thing breaking on you.

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11th Aug 2020

Budget Amazon Prime Bench Alert. To hold you off until your AB-5000 arrives.

https://www.amazon.com/Marcy-Capacity-Training-Exercises-SB-315/dp/B00G44X9D6

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23rd May 2020

Marcy flat bench in stock on amazon for $80

Marcy Flat Utility 600 lbs Capacity Weight Bench for Weight Training and Ab Exercises SB-315 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G44X9D6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_GXuYEbE7FE17X

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1st May 2020

$52 flat bench in stock on amazon

Marcy Flat Utility 600 lbs Capacity Weight Bench for Weight Training and Ab Exercises SB-315 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G44X9D6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5jfREbRW1X4ZP

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21st Jul 2016

I made a thread, check my post history. The rings I do push-ups, fly, row, dips, etc etc.

I got my barbell from Rogue in their clearance area. It’s the B&R bar since I like the feel of raw metal. The knurling isn’t too bad.

Editing to add more: Here’s a link to build your own platform that I followed. It would be better to have a helper with the materials because they’re kinda heavy to lift/position by yourself. Especially the horse mat. I used 3/4″ plywood and 3/4″ MDF for the top part so I used 3/4″ horse mat to try to make things as flush as possible.

I got this flat bench from Amazon. I’m happy with it. An adjustable would have been preferred but this serves it’s purpose just fine and didn’t break the bank.

Here are the rings I have, also from Amazon. I compared them to my friends Rogue rings and the differences are minimal. They might be a little “rough” but after using them for a bit, they’ll break in and be fine.

All said and done, my whole setup was right around $1500 and I can do almost anything I want.

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19th Jun 2015

Watching sales I’ve gotten my power rack, flooring, bar, 300 pounds of plates, weight tree, and bench all for around $500 brand new. Granted it’s not high end stuff but it’s held up well and I don’t really know what spending more would have gotten me for my personal needs. Here’s a pic of my setup, although I’ve replaced the bench and moved stuff around some now.

My point is to look at what your other options are and how much they would cost. Then consider how much more value, if any, this setup would have for you. Don’t get caught up in how much the equipment is worth, worry about how much it is worth to you. Make an offer based on that, and if they don’t take it go with another option.