A total of 18 reviews of this product on Reddit.
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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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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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Don’t know your budget but the Marcy flat bench from Amazon it’s cheap but really sturdy in stock Monday July 6th
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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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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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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.
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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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You could likely get away with a pair of independent stands, cheap bench, a 5″ or 6″ bar, and few bumper plates that would be easy to hide away if needed, pair that with some silencer pads if you want to deadlift softly and no one would be the wiser lol
https://www.titan.fitness/strength/barbells/olympic/60-in-olympic-bar-%E2%80%93-chrome/430001.2.html
https://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-mil-echo-bumper-plates-black
https://www.titan.fitness/strength/barbells/accessories/silencer-drop-pads-set/400555.html
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Basic Marcy Flat Bench: https://smile.amazon.com/Marcy-Capacity-Training-Exercises-SB-315/dp/B00G44X9D6/
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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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Girlfriend got it off of Amazon
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Don’t die. This bench is decent and in stock:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G44X9D6/
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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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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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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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$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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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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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.