I just purchsed a HORRIBLE weight bench and I need to replace it. Is this machine worth it?
159814
Yes, totally worth it if use in a controlled manner. Have a home pt studio and it's been through hundreds of workouts with no malfunction. I would reccomened purchasing the olympic plate bar converters though.
159815
I've been really happy with it but you will still need a non horrible bench.
159816
The smith machine is very smooth and is by far the best home smith machine I have ever used. You will still need a good bench to use with it. Good luck!
1278576
I think you should get the "platinum" model, not the cheaper original one or your feet won't clear the base properly. That is your main worry, so order from reputable source. Parts missing is likely to be a rarity, the other problem of the feet is a certainty. The machine will work the biceps and upper back muscles used to pull arms downward and backward quite well. It won't work triceps.
814871
I've just ordered one but have had similar machines in the past. You can basically do "pistol squats" and get just as good of a workout as you can with a leg press machine (which I use all the time at the gym too).
1463365
This machine is for flat bench work only. You'd need a tall rack for squats.
335715
Definitely not. The machine falls apart and should be taken off the market. Customer service is a nasty joke.
1577272
I'm sorry I can't help you, I do not like this machine because it's not sturdy and gets too hot while holding it down, after my first use I stored it away so I have not had to replace anything, had I used it as soon as I bought it I would have sent it back.....quickly!!!!
438814
Hi, I only have experiencce with the "performance" model. Unfortunately I sold it six months later during a temporary money crunch. I can't advise you on your specific question, but I will say "Damn I wish I had it back!" It was effective in maintaining my form during a time I couldn't work out.
2055220
Not in the least. The materials are very poor. Take your time to read the many negative reviews. For $100 more, you can have a much better quality elliptical that will not squeak and rock and is closer to what you are looking for.
1260307
If I could redo buying a bench and rack I would have found a more sturdy bench, as I said previously this bench is always crooked and it gets very annoying. Spend the extra money for a better bench because in the long run it will be worth it.
592956
You'd have to call them and ask. I've thought of it myself when I bought it, and it has holes for a second one, at least mine does. I was going to see if they'd send a new chin up bar if I claimed the one I had was warped, but after I got it I didn't find it necessary, and the one that's there I occasionally bang my head on when racking and unracking a squat, so it'd be an issue every time you got into the rack even for average height. The overall structure of the unit is pretty good without an extra chin up bar. I've had 500lbs racked without problem, and I've also done dips with my 330lb body on it by placing two barbells across the safety pins with no complaints, I've also turned the existing chin bar there into an adjustable lat/ab/tricept pull down cable machine by attaching pulleys to it. No complaints whatsoever. As long as you dont do plank pullup side twists with the bar, which would be hard to do with the rack, it will hold.
677903
I Love this machine. Does it work? It depends if you use it consistently. I feel great when I use it. I typically do squats, ab twists and air boxing to get a total body workout. Last week I actually was on with my weights. I do not regret getting this machine but give it your best and I believe it will be good to your body :)
104885
No I can bench the whole stack. I'm doing 45 reps with the entire stack now. I wish I bought a machine with more weight. I'm 5' 7" and 40 years old.
495043
Yes, but you can download the same from the internet. The Adidas gym is horrible - the weights never freely move up and down so the pull is always off. Far too many pulleys and cables to get a consistent tension on each pull of the weights. I threw mine out because my son and I just couldn't use it. Bought a free weight bench after that and are glad to be rid of the Adidas home gym.
1170733
I love this machine. It is suitable for what it is supposed to do. I stopped using the metal racks because it was too much hassle. I leave it on because I never know when I will need it. I empty it and clean it when needed. Just use it and if you want a fancier model, upgrade.
1095073
Stability is bad as i said in my review i weight about 290 and press close to 250lbs on this bench and its scary i've bent the bar that supports your back and it also makes loud popping noise its fine if you are doing 225 and under but once u go up in the weight and try to max it becomes unstable. Still a very nice useful machine and the squat rack works for other things!!
2022383
Yeah but it's such a crappy bench. You can do way better, don't waste your money!
1303925
I'm sorry, but i don't understand the question. Are you asking if you CAN? Or telling me you can? Can you please reask and reword your question? BTW i would NOT recommend this bench unless you are using it for very light exercising. It is very unsturdy when you begin to use heavy weights for exercising.