Looking to buy bench press for home use.

[Canborn]

Im looking at buying this bench press from Canadian Tire http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/5/SportsRec/4/FitnessWellness/BenchesGyms/PRD~0840777P/Apex%252B2-piece%252BStandard%252BBench.jsp
it is a two piece setup so that the uprights can be used as a squat rack as well.
manual says that the uprights can hold 600lbs and the max user's weight on the bench is 300lbs ( going to call manufacture about how much weight user plus weights the bench can hold ) I really like the fact that it is a two piece setup and that it is only $299 (my budget is limited). hoping that you guys had some input, or a bench that is comparable to this one.

[#8]

it actually looks pretty decent. i was expecting much worse. check out fitness depot though for sure, they have good quality stuff that isnt too expensive. I used to own a Northern Lights Bench and it was really nice. Lifetime warranty on everything.

[Delt King]

if you buy it be extra careful when racking the barbell unless you have lag bolted to the floor. i could see it toppling over very easily.

[MuSuLPhReAk]

By eye it looks ok. I suggest you head down to the store and check it out. It may be a little less rigid than it looks.

I would personally recommend this combo (ESPECIALLY IF YOU TRAIN ALONE). If the rack is too tall for your ceiling, they sell a shorter one. This combo will allow you to hit legs, shoulders, back and chest for a reasonable price. The equipment is sturdy. Trust me. I trained years with Northern Lights stuff.

http://shop.fitnessdepot.ca/Power-Rack-Full-Cage-P141.aspx
http://shop.fitnessdepot.ca/Stealth-Super-Bench-P288.aspx

[cog]

Agree MP.Canborn,forget the leg curl/extension part,usually fairly useless on those contraptions.

[Sean Summers]

Kijiji

[ProteinJunkie]

Agreed. If you train alone, safety racks (esp for benching) are a must. I’d look into expanding your budget and doing things right. I also really like (and own) a Northern Lights. POWERTEC is great too.

Check out Kijiji in your area. Most fitness stuff on there is hardily used and less than 1/2 the retail price.

[Canborn]

Thanks for the feed back. I was worried a little about the uprights tipping over, and as far as the leg curl I had no plans of using it anyways. the thing that is really selling me on this bench is that it is a two piece unit and the low price. I have looked at the Northern Lights brand and would like to have a full cage but it is just too out of my price range as of right now. Still though im going to take my time and keep looking until i find what fits.

[Talo]

I see your in Edmonton . Go check out http://www.luckis.ca/ . He has some great equipment. You can pick up a cage for close to the same price as that bench. With the cage your protected and it can hold lots of weight ( I've had over 900lbs on mine ) . Well worth the extra $75 for something that you will use forever and takes up minimal room.

26123

[ProteinJunkie]

I agree with Talo – Lucki’s is a great place to go. If you are interested, I also have a ‘work perk’ that allows me to print off a 10% off coupon on selected equipment and accessories as well you are more than welcome to have and use if the cage falls into such a category..? I can mail it to you. Just let me know.

[Canborn]

I see your in Edmonton . Go check out http://www.luckis.ca/ . He has some great equipment. You can pick up a cage for close to the same price as that bench. With the cage your protected and it can hold lots of weight ( I've had over 900lbs on mine ) . Well worth the extra $75 for something that you will use forever and takes up minimal room.

26123

Yeah think spending a extra $75 is a good investment since i was never going to use the leg curl attachment anyways and i already have a bench with preacher curl. I will have to go down and check out the store. probably the best thing to have since i work out at home.


ProteinJunkie
I agree with Talo – Lucki’s is a great place to go. If you are interested, I also have a ‘work perk’ that allows me to print off a 10% off coupon on selected equipment and accessories as well you are more than welcome to have and use if the cage falls into such a category..? I can mail it to you. Just let me know.
thanks man I will get back to you once I make a firm decision.

[Talo]

It's my favorite store in Edmonton now :)

He has tons of Powerlifting , strongman, and preformance stuff .