L Armstrong

Hi, just me again!!

I need a new bench.

Any recommendations? Anything inparticular that i should look out for? One article swears by a foot rest.

I have my eye on this one, but it is quite pricey!!

http://www.sport-tiedje.co.uk/nautil...nke/nt1020.htm

I love that it is so chunky (very technical i know ) and sturdy looking, but i would love to get the attachment for leg ext's and curls.

Should i go for it or settle for a cheaper model.

I did want this one, but it probably aint sturdy enough..

http://www.sport-tiedje.co.uk/kettler/universal.htm

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ReproMan

Personally I like benches that are lower to the ground without the foot rests. Most of the benches with foot rests don't feel stable enough to use heavy weights IMO. Not to mention I like my feet planted firmly on the ground. I guess if I had to go with one of the 2 I'd go with the first one, but I've always prefered gyms with old school benches that hardly have any padding on them.

Bajenman88

http://www.goldsgear.com/cgi-bin/fro...GOLDSGYM&ctc=2

assassin

i don't like both .... better get a simple adjustable bench , an ordinary one were you rest your feet on the floor ....so it can also handle more weight ....

Bajenman88

The one I posted is sturdy as f*ck, and nice too.

Bajenman88

But then again I suppose he probably has a stand alone rack to go over "just" a bench

JimSnow

I bought a bench at Sports Authority for about $300 about 4 months ago. I wanted one that could handle squats (about 300lbs., enough to keep me going untill I join a gym in January). It has the prerequisite leg curl and extension lifts - rated at 150lbs. (you can always 1-leg it).

It's served me quite well. Everything seems well-engineered and all the movements are comfortable and smooth (possible exception - bench declines). I keep 90 lbs. on the leg attachment for stabilization of some upper body movements. It has "safety" attachments so I can do squats and BPs alone. The "catch distances" are perfect for me. I wouldn't feel nervous about doing a 350lb. BP or Squats on it. It can be bolted to the floor.

Nice investment I think.

"Wait 'till you see special photos of my old man butt in April!"

L Armstrong

Yes it certainly looks the part!!

I do have a stand alone squat rack though, so i need a fairly simple bench.

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Witchblade

the barbell.




I wouldn't take one with foot rests nor would I take a standalone bench. Take something like a squat rack that's more stable. If your standalone barbell holder falls over on your chest you're royally fucked.

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