GMWD Chest Press Machine, 1050LBS Bench Press Machine with Independent Converging Arms, Adjustable Flat Incline Bench for Chest, AB Workouts, Shoulder Home Gym Equipment, V1

So far, it’s been a really good purchase for me. Allows safe “bench press” work in a compact area. I stay under 200 pounds, so I won’t vouch for any higher weight. However, I am able to perform “declines” for the first time. Also, “upright rows” of a sort. Wood propped under bench also facilitates numerous dumbbell exercises, like face down pull-ups.

Got this for my husband, and he loves it.

My local gym got rid of their machine bench press, replacing it with free weight benching. I much prefer using machines since I don't need anyone to "spot" me on those and it just feels safer altogether, allowing me to use more weight. I therefore looked around for a machine that I could install at home, since benching is one of my favorite exercises.I picked this machine primarily because it was advertised as folding up nicely. That's important to me because I don't have a lot of space to work with.Setup was very easy. The instructions say that you need two people to set it up, but that's really not necessary; I did it all myself in under 30 minutes. There are two sizes of bolts/nuts and you will want to use a ratcheting socket wrench to attach them, since the included wrenches are frankly useless (I actually used two wrenches per attachment which made everything go a lot faster as I could ratchet from both ends). You really need to gronk down the bolts hard so that it's stable.The hardest part of assembly is, ironically, the lightest part -- putting on the bench. This is because the drawings are so tiny that it's difficult to see which holes are for the bolts and which are for the restraining pins. I needed to use a magnifier for that.One other irritation is that the bearings fall out of their sockets pretty easily while you are assembling pieces; there is no lip that keeps them in. There are four of them and they are held in place with cable ties during shipping, but one of mine was missing a tie and the bearing were just loose in the box. Since they are assumed to be in the right place, they aren't referred to in the instructions, so it took me a minute to figure out where they went.Once it was put together, though, it was very stable. I picked up some used Olympic-sized weights from a local sports store and started using it. The armature is incredibly smooth -- actually smoother than the machine that I had been using at the gym. There are weight clips for Olympic-size weights, though you barely need them since the handles are angled up. (It also supports 1" weights, though there are no clips. and I actually recommend the 2" size anyway -- if you don't already have weights -- since they are much easier to put on.)I love this machine so much I am using it every morning, not just on "chest day." It folds up nicely when I'm not using it (see picture), though I tend to only fold up the bench as I prefer to keep the weights on the arms rather than taking them off and putting them on all the time. Besides bench presses, I also do (with the bench folded up) suitcase lifts and shoulder shrugs, and it all feels totally natural. (I haven't tried the foot cushions for situps/crunches yet, since I tend to use an exercise ball for those.) I will probably start using the bench for free-weight bicep curls as well so save my back some pain.I am taking off one star, and while you might think it's because of the assembly issues, it's actually because of the weight storage. Although there's plenty of room on the front of the legs to have placed weight spindles, they are actually placed on the back, and therefore very difficult to get to if your machine is up against the wall. I've ordered a couple of weigh holders that are intended to go on a wall and instead I will just drill them into the front legs to make weight storage more convenient.

Pros:super easy to put together by yourself, though expect about 2 hours of time. Have an adjustable wrench and a socket handy.Sturdy, well made. the range of motion is exactly what i want and is a really unique take on a bench press, far better than the seated ones or using a smith machine. I'm in my 40's and still have the brain of a 25 year old lifter and I like that its a really safe way to lift heavier when i'm solo 285lbs felt stable! I have not tried decline, but really never liked decline benching so I don't think i'll mess with that.It's also very functional for shrugs, which IMO should be called out on the listing! The angle is perfect for them.Lastly it really takes up very little space. By flipping the bench upward it further saves space when not in use. Very small footprint.I'm beyond happy that something like this was available for the price range, and if I elect to add any other piece of equipment, I will be checking this company out.

This bench press is awesome unbelievable

I absolutely love this product and have been using it for a couple months and already have seen progress. It's nice to not have to have someone spot in you. Putting it together was pretty easy and didn't take too long. Highly recommended for people who want to have something at home.

Machine is not made for anyone over 5’ 10”. Also the shoulder press is terrible. Not very good ergonomics and does not seem to be made to handle much weight.