Amazon BasicsFlat Weight Bench, Black

Received a day early and put it together right away. It is a sturdy bench that was easy to asseble. It is perfect height and length for me and seems well balanced. I am sure it will not tip as there is no movement nor rocking to it at all. I don't plan to lift heavy weights but I'm sure if I did it would be just fine. I am very satisfied with my purchase.

Nice sturdy bench, perfect size and great price. Easy to assemble

The media could not be loaded. Love this little bench. It’s light, strong, easy to assemble with all tools needed (took me 2 minutes to assemble). Was skeptical about me fitting on the bench being 6 feet tall but it works out perfectly with my body and leg height. Very happy with the quality of the frame and the seat which is fairly firm and of decent material that should last a long time. For the price you really can’t beat it. It’s a no brainer - just get yourself one! 😆 “It’s a beautiful day”

I just put this bench together for some home workouts while we are all on lockdown. It’s fine for that purpose, but I’m a intermediate lifter so the 385lb is right at my max for my typical workout. It certainly should get me through these tough times, but if you are an advanced luxury, this is too lightweight for you.The bench is simple to set up—just blow off the sheet metal multi-tool and grab a Philips and a decent socket wrench and you can get it assembled in 5 minutes. Mine didn’t come with instructions for setup (this listing had a link for them instead) and a lot of the packaging had loosened to the point that half of the hardware was rattling around the box. However, everything was ultimately there and undamaged, and anyone with half a brain could set this up without the instructions anyway.With that said, the bench comes with flush mounting flat-head bolts for the feet, which is not the correct hardware for this application. Due to the design, the bolts can’t be flush-mounted, which leaves them 1/8 inch short to fully activate the locking nuts. It doesn’t compromise the functionality, but these will loosen up faster because of the lack of length.Even with the short bolts, the bench feels rock solid. I’m guessing that the 385 weight limit is due to the wood backing to the top of the bench—it keeps it lightweight and cheap, but the trade is long term durability and capacity.Overall, I’m happy with it, but I’m dropping a star for the lack of instructions, packaging issues, and wrong hardware choice.

Great build quality - the metalwork, welding and paint are without flaw; the upholstery and the firmess of the foam are well chosen, and well done as well. I sit 40" tall, so I appreciate the 105cm length! Thanks to Amazon, and to Nantong Ironman Sporting Industrial, Jiangsu, for a great bench and a superb value!

This small bench was exactly what I needed for my bedroom gym. I have a dormer window space that it fits in nicely next to my recumbant exercise bike. The bench is very light (easy to move around), but the frame is very sturdy. The weakest component is the wood base that the padding is installed on. If carefull to avoid over stressing the edges, I don't see a problem. I keep a towel on top of the vinyl covered padding to protect it - otherwise, I'm sure it will wear out with moderate to heavy use. I find the stability and bench width and length perfect for my "average" height and weight.

I do dumbbell workouts at home; and the construction and dimensions of this bench are perfect. I'll explain: the height of the bench from floor to top of seat is 18 3/8"; when I sit on the bench the height is about an inch less given the seat's cushioning; the bench rests flat, no wobble, on my carpeted floor (this is not true of all benches). The construction is rock solid. I had a bench that cost about $110 and although well made, the seat was only 16" from floor to top of the seat and about an inch less when I sat on it. Sitting on the bench and getting off the bench was hard on my knees. But this Amazon Basics Bench is the 'right' height for working out. It's a great height for dips and cross-bench pullovers, too. Steel used in making this bench is of sufficient gauge to support weights and an adult male; and the components are accurately cut and welded.I saw where one reviewer commented about the vinyl pad not holding up. Well, if the pad's stitching/trim comes undone, I'd rather have it repaired or do it myself--the bench is that good. And the guy who commented on the bench seat may be an anomaly. I workout with my bench on the days on not doing standing exercises. So at least three days a week it's part of my workout. Regardless, this bench was 100% or of the box; and all parts, including bolts/washers/nuts, were on board.If Amazon wanted to improve the hardware, I'd suggest replacing the Phillips head bolts with stove or carriage bolts; and in place of the round holes at the base of the legs, punch a square opening to match the inner collar on the stove/carriage bolts, which prevents the head of the bolt from turning when the not is tightened. For me, this is a five-star bench for my at-home, dumbbell workouts.AmazonBasics Flat Weight Bench is an absolute bargain at $50.April 23, 2019: Three months into...this bench and I'm really pleased with it. The padding and the vinyl are as they were when I bough the bench. I use this six days a week: bench presses, flies, cross-bench pullovers, and dips. And I never place my weights on the bench, always on the floor or a makeshift table I have. I still find the height good for me. Also, the bench is perfectly stable when doing cross-bench pullovers, an exercise when other inexpensive benches can rock back-and-forth when getting into position; and it's as stable when doing the other bench work I do. I don't see any shortcomings after three months use. This is, from what I've learned while looking at other benches and from what I continue to see in places like the few sporting goods stores still around, an exceptional buy at 50 bucks.December 28, 2019After nearly a year's use, this bench continues to perform. No breaks on the vinyl cover, stitching is as new--the bench looks as it did the day I brought it home. I'll check the lock nuts on the foot bars and, if necessary, I'll give them a little clockwise snug. I move the bench whenever I do a workout; and the lock nuts have loosened over the course of a year. I took out a 17mm socket for the foot-bar nuts, and 14mm for the seat nuts, now the entire bench is tight. Using a product like lock tight would have kept the nuts from loosening.July 03, 2021 --Bought a second benchI gave my bench to a friend and waited for Amazon to restock so I could reorder another--and I'm not parting with this one! It came in today and although I was concerned if it would be the same quality, I'm pleased to say it is the same quality re materials, for, and finish. The new bench is its predecessor come full circle.Final word: it's the perfect component for a home gym. Note: the bench's weight limit is 385 pounds according to the enclosed literature.

This bench is well made , very easy to put together and I highly recommended this bench if you’re are just starting out or getting back into working out . I am a bigger guy and this bench easily supports my weight .