Weights Bench

frag420

HI,

Could someone recommend me a weights bench please? I have recently started doing weights in my room more frequently. Basically every time I go to my room I do weights for about a min and I have noticed my strength increasing in my arms. I now want to do it properly.

I am 6'4 and weigh about 15.5 stone so I would need something sturdy and comfortable.

I was thinking something like this to start with......

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009ZUWQD0/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=103612307&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000BH283O&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=14H1S1E0PXPWE14YHV1R

Any recommendations or suggestions folks?

frAg

generic2012

Now that you're getting serious you should get something good, no point getting a cheap bench and then having to upgrade it shortly after. If you're doing minutes a day you should probably get something heavy and sturdy. I recommend the bodymax zenith olympic flat bench, it's sold by Galactico Sports, an Irish company, so shipping won't be expensive. Enjoy.

frag420

Hi,

THanks for the reply. Inwould not say I am at that stage just yet. Basically I want a simple but sturdy bench to do dumbell excercises. Price would be an issue to. WOuld the one in the link above be suitable for me considering size and weight?

Thanks again,

frAg

generic2012

Yes it would

Jarren

This bench looks very same,cheaper .

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ADJUSTABLE-DUMBBELL-BARBELL-WEIGHT-LIFTING-BENCH-FLAT-INCLINE-DECLINE-PRESS-GYM-/400607627336?pt=UK_Strength_Training&hash=item5d46134848

Except the colour of course .

JJayoo

When it comes to buying a weights bench you should try and get the best possible option even if that means readjusting your budget. Once you have a good bench you will have it for life and they are very easy to transport if you were to move house.

frag420

I have decided the one Jarren linked to above. Going to pick it up in Jan as wont have the time before now and xmas to get any use out of it and it may be a little cheaper too!!

Cheers

frAg

RidleyRider

frag420 wrote: »

I have decided the one Jarren linked to above. Going to pick it up in Jan as wont have the time before now and xmas to get any use out of it and it may be a little cheaper too!!

Cheers

frAg

Just something to consider- make sure they post here cause I can only see GB delivery.

frag420

Should have mentioned I am living in London!!

Appreciate the concern though!!

Gumbo

Check out adverts. You can go see it and sit on it in person to make sure it's ok before handing over money. Better than taking a chance online. Most likely cheaper on adverts too.

frag420

kceire wrote: »

Check out adverts. You can go see it and sit on it in person to make sure it's ok before handing over money. Better than taking a chance online. Most likely cheaper on adverts too.

Yeah but once I factor in cost of flights to and back as well as cost of having it delivered it would cost me more.....

frag420

So I had this delivered this morning.......http://www.bowflexcatalog.com/bowflex_catalog/nln/searchproducts/prdcd~140004/Bowflex+SelectTech+51+Series+Bench.jsp

I got it of gumtree for £100 and it was still in the box so I got a good bargain. The reviews are good for it so happy out. Just need to get on it and start working out!!

Cheers

frAg

mdwexford

Not familiar with that bench but in general Bowflex gear is total junk.

Avoid their adjustable dumbbells for sure.

torres9kop

Anyone any suggestions for a good fold away under the bed after workout type of bench??