what bench do you have and how much was it?

UTURN · 01-14-2004, 03:50 PM

any1 wanna have a good bench they wanna brag about? I'm about to purchase one and wanna know what to look for.

Timmy301 · 01-14-2004, 05:39 PM

MarcyPro at Wallmart for ---$89.00---
Bar and weights not included...........

Timmy301

**Mudge** · 01-14-2004, 06:19 PM

I have ordered from these folks but do not own a bench at home any longer.

http://www.newyorkbarbells.com/

spartan · 01-14-2004, 08:40 PM

I have an olympic bench you can see in my gallery, traded a buddy for a compound bow.

daver1 · 01-14-2004, 08:45 PM

I have a Marcy Pro also. Got it at Wal Mart too. Also have a Para Body Flat bench that I picked up at a garage sale for $20.00 in perfect condition.

cpa55 · 01-15-2004, 09:59 PM

Other than the weights themselves, the bench is probably your most important piece of equipment. Buy a good, olympic bench, one that inclines and declines and even accepts attachments for legs and preacher curls. I have a Nautilus but Body Solid also makes good benches. Just don't buy a cheap bench and don't buy one that the cradles are so close together that you pinch your hands everytime you bench.

**Prince** · 01-15-2004, 10:02 PM

www.fitnessfactory.com

Body Solid and ProLine.

NickB · 01-15-2004, 11:13 PM

I have a marcy and do not like it *at all*

The position of the bar stands is in such an awkward position I pinch my hands. I hate it. Good for free weights but bar benching.... no.

Randy · 01-16-2004, 01:44 AM

Why would you order stuff from New York Mudge when there are tons of excellent fitness equipment retailers here in California?

Quote:

Originally posted by Mudge
I have ordered from these folks but do not own a bench at home any longer.

http://www.newyorkbarbells.com/

Evil ANT · 01-16-2004, 08:14 AM

My Xodus bench that I got at Play it Again Sports is actually pretty decent.

You can see a picture of it here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ayphotohosting

However, the above site is a rip-off. I got mine at Play it Again for around $150.00.

**Mudge** · 01-16-2004, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Randy
Why would you order stuff from New York Mudge when there are tons of excellent fitness equipment retailers here in California?

I have never seen such a fabulous pullup bar as the one from this website. Big 5 Sporting Goods doesn't cut it my friend

01-14-2004, 03:50 PM	#1
UTURN Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ca Posts: 58	adjustable bench review BODYBUILDING SUPPLEMENTS High Quality Supplements For Bodybuilders and Athletes. www.ironmaglabs.com any1 wanna have a good bench they wanna brag about? I'm about to purchase one and wanna know what to look for. Last edited by UTURN : 01-14-2004 at 09:11 PM.

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01-14-2004, 05:39 PM	#2
Timmy301 Newbie Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Il Posts: 11	MarcyPro at Wallmart for ---$89.00--- Bar and weights not included........... Timmy301

01-14-2004, 08:45 PM	#5
daver1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: California Posts: 94	I have a Marcy Pro also. Got it at Wal Mart too. Also have a Para Body Flat bench that I picked up at a garage sale for $20.00 in perfect condition.

01-15-2004, 09:59 PM	#6
cpa55 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: alabama Posts: 50	Other than the weights themselves, the bench is probably your most important piece of equipment. Buy a good, olympic bench, one that inclines and declines and even accepts attachments for legs and preacher curls. I have a Nautilus but Body Solid also makes good benches. Just don't buy a cheap bench and don't buy one that the cradles are so close together that you pinch your hands everytime you bench.

01-15-2004, 11:13 PM	#8
NickB Damn, so many new faces. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: California Posts: 498	I have a marcy and do not like it at all The position of the bar stands is in such an awkward position I pinch my hands. I hate it. Good for free weights but bar benching.... no.

01-16-2004, 08:14 AM	#10
Evil ANT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 629 Photos: 3	My Xodus bench that I got at Play it Again Sports is actually pretty decent. You can see a picture of it here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ayphotohosting However, the above site is a rip-off. I got mine at Play it Again for around $150.00.