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Best Fitness BFOB10 Olympic Bench

Manufacturer : Best Fitness
In Stock : 9

List Price:	$240.00
Price:	$156.00
You Save:	$84.00 (35%)

Features

All-in-one free weight center for performing a total body workout
Fully adjustable to flat, decline, and incline (3) positions
Adjustable uprights accommodate users of different heights
Heavy-duty back pad and oversized foam rollers; folding frame
Measures 41 x 45 x 68 inches (W x H x D); 3-year frame warranty

Product Description

Best Fitness home workout equipment is manufactured to the same high standards as those set by industry leader Body Solid. Affordably priced and ergonomically designed to fit any household, Best Fitness machines are tested tough and proven effective for a slimmer waistline, defined chest, stronger back, well muscled arms and legs and healthy cardiovascular workouts.

Amazon.com Product Description

The space-efficient BFOB10 folding Olympic bench is an all-in-one free weight center that delivers a total body workout with room to grow. The bench makes it easy to perform bench presses, incline presses, leg extension, leg curls, and much more. The bench is fully adjustable, with a flat setting, three incline settings, and a decline setting, along with adjustable uprights to accommodate users of different heights. The heavy-duty back pad and oversized foam rollers, meanwhile, make leg exercises just as comfortable to perform as bench presses. And thanks to the folding frame, it's a breeze to store and transport the bench. Affordably priced and appropriate for just about any household, the BFOB10 measures 41 by 45 by 68 inches (W x H x D) when fully assembled and 41 by 72 by 26 inches (W x H x D) when folded. It also carries a three-year warranty on the frame and a one-year warranty on all other parts.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating of 4.00 out of 15 reviews

Rating :
Good Option for Home Work Out - rlc5112, Oct 29, 2009

Delivered with courtesy and no problems, on time. This bench is a good choice for small space - folds up easily. For Home use, will handle the weight needed for a good solid work out. It was easy to put together - just took a little time - no parts missing.

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Couple flaws from making it a 5-star product - Golden Hands, Oct 08, 2009

i received the BFOB10 in great condition in just over a week from when i ordered it, i was happy about that... when i put it together, it took me a lil longer than some other reviewers (about 1 1/2 hours), but it was pretty easy... all the tools and bolts that are needed to build the bench is included in the package, so don't worry about not having the proper tools... when i finished it, the bench felt sturdy (i'm about 250 lbs)... there are only a few things i didn't like about the bench... 1st, the issue people having about the gap between the seat and back pad is true... it's just a lil too far apart to do a comfortable flat bench press... however, it's not an issue when doing incline bench presses, leg extensions, or hamstring curls.... this leads me to my 2nd issue, there are 3 incline settings available... but ideally, you'd like to know what the angles (degrees) of all 3 positions are, but nowhere on the machine or manual does it say what the angles are... so that's a lil disappointing... other than that, the bench is a great product, i'd recommend it to anyone looking to get in better shape and gaining muscle... love your body.

Rating :
convenient and pretty sturdy - J. Hofseth, Aug 27, 2009

I am satisfied with my purchase, as it is sturdy enough for a folding Olympic bench and it folds compactly enough to fit into my apartment bedroom. I'd also recommend this to anyone who has limited space and simply cannot afford to leave a weight-bench set-up in a dedicated workout area. My only minor qualm is the leg-developer, as I cannot put large weights on it as they slam against the ground. The spindle is too close to the ground and the spindle is also so narrow in diameter, and my Olympic weight's center ring much larger, so the weights shift when the developer is raised high during leg curls. Oh well, I will experiment with smaller weights and maybe closing the center weight ring gap somehow. Other than that, I really have no complaints for the price, especially since it shipped free with Amazon Prime.

Rating :
believe it or not - z9z9, Jul 01, 2009

not bad for the bucks.
yesterday, i was scheduled to be cremated, but today my bi-ceps have increased 3 inches.

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Excellent Value for the Price - Chris Thompson, May 22, 2009

I hate going to the gym because my local gym always has people using up all the benches. I never get a good workout in, because I can only use the machines, which are the only things available. I like being able to workout at my own convenience, so I shopped around for a bench.

I was looking for a bench that could do flat/incline presses and not take up too much space.

This was the only one I found that folded up. For the price I saw on Amazon, I was a bit hesitant. Not only was it cheap, it was eligible for free prime shipping as well, so I was a bit skeptical because shipping alone for this probably cost $40. The reviews were better than the other benches so I went for it.

When I opened the box, it looked like the box just exploded in my room and all I saw was a thousand nuts/bolts, and some metal bars. I was scared to death because the instructions were only 4 pages long, and it was very intimidating at first glance. After about a half hour though, I could see the bench starting to come together, and it was fairly easy to put together. As another reviewer mentioned, there was a mistake with one of the steps, but its easy to catch.

It's exactly as I had wanted, and it folds up like a dream. The leg attachment is probably the bulkiest part when folded up, but it's not that big of an issue.

There is NO decline on this bench though. The lowest it will go is flat, then it goes three steps ascending slightly. Since this bench has been in my room, I've gone from inclining 95lbs to 125lbs in three weeks. It's amazing, because I was barely able to bench 100lbs, and now I can do 3 sets of 8 @ 125lbs. When I get to a point where I want to take a break or a commercial is on TV, I'll just do a few reps here and there. I feel like I'm starting to plateau a bit, but I'm still pushing myself to go even higher and hope to get up to 160 (all the weights I have).

I noticed another reviewer pointed out the back of the seat isn't that great for short people. I'm 145lbs @ 5'5" and I did notice it at first, but after a week of ownership, I don't even realize what the issue is anymore.

All in all I think this is a great bench, and is competitively priced. Why go through the trouble of getting one at a B&M store when you can get something shipped directly to your house, for free!

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