Adjustable Decline Abdominal Sit-up Bench, 12 Resistance Levels, Gray or Black

Second review: I have used this adjustable crunch bench for about fifteen to twenty years. Other than replacing a couple of foam rollers and discarding the plastic end caps (not really needed), the bench is as good as when it came out of the box. It is just as sturdy as the ones I have used at gyms, and the grab bar is increasingly useful for exercising as well as dismounting as I age (I am almost 70). The last I looked it was made in America, not you-know-where. I have serious arthritis all over my body and a raging case of fibromyalgia (Everybody with M.E. also has FMS, and I am no exception). The inversion effect I get with the bench in a fully extended position is substantial. For a few years I used a wooden support under the business end to raise the angle of inversion--I get all the benefits of an inversion table with far less strain on my tendons and ligaments. Last year I finally did away with the box--at my age, a more gentle angle of inclination is advisable. I have done a great deal of brutal physical work, as a former Teamster, as well as taking care of my house and an acre of trees. I have lost four inches in height and also fell two stories six years ago. To address this situation, I use this crunch bench along with a 23 pound medicine ball, in combination with a Chi machine and 100 leg lifts per day, and over the past several years I have substantially mitigated my kyphosis. I can carry reasonably heavy objects again, and my vertebrae are not slipping out of line all the time. I wish I was as happy with everything I've purchased--together with the Chi machine, this bench has made a huge difference in my ability to maintain an active lifestyle. Earlier review I posted years ago: This product was not only considerably less expensive than analogous products by other manufacturers, it was shipped to my home in California in five days, arriving on a Saturday. Not too shabby. Overall I am pleased. The height and adjustments and overall size are the same as the heavier enameled model at my gym, but the pad is longer, wider at the shoulders, and mounted a little higher on the frame, so it is far more comfortable, especially considering that my head can't touch the floor (which happens with some other models, tending to be inconvenient and annoying). The frame is a battleship color, but not ugly and plenty sturdy; plastic fittings are heavy-gauge and not likely to split easily. I have done a number of crunches, performed my upside-down routine with a twelve pound medicine ball (part of my physical therapy, the reason I have a crunch bench in my bedroom to begin with), and just enjoyed the passive inversion. So far it is as good or better in every practical way than every other model I have used, quite a few overall. I consider it to have been a good investment. --Perhaps the coolest feature is the vertical grip that allows one to climb on or off with ease. Most crunch benches lack this feature, and, as an older disabled person, I really appreciate it--I am used to having to step up on something else to do my crunches, and this is no longer necessary; nor do I pull my back muscles trying to get off!

At max height you can get a 45-degree angle, which is the steepest I was able to find on Amazon. Doesn't fold, so it takes up a lot of space (unless you want to undo the top bolt and remove the leg every day), but it's extremely sturdy. Heavy-duty metal with a tough coating, never going to collapse from abuse. Pads are comfortable on the legs and back, and nothing's taken any damage, despite how reckless I can be. Been using it every morning before work for the past couple months (which honestly might not happen if I was able to fold it and put it away... with this thing, it's always staring you down, ready to go). Overall thrilled with this purchase. My brother's going to replace his with one of these after trying mine, and I'm curious to see what else Xmark has. Assembly out of the box was straightforward and fast. All the hardware was provided, and nothing was scuffed or dented. This review is for the "XMARK Adjustable Decline Abdominal Sit-up Bench", and not applicable any other product.

This is an extremely durable and solid product. Came well packaged and was super easy to assemble. I didn't want to spend add much as I did, but I'm glad I bit the bullet and bought this. Very hair with the bench.

Pros: 1. Has a steeper setting than most, which is the primary reason I bought this unit. 2. Good customer service. I had a shipping issue, which was completely the fault of FedEx, and XMark was very responsive in assisting. 3. Very sturdy and well-built, with one exception which I'll explain in the con section. Con: 1. This is the reason for the 4 vs 5 star in Overall rating and Value for money ratings. There are two main frame pieces, with the vertical piece sliding through the horizontal (bench) piece. The horizontal piece has (or had, in my case) two plastic pieces on the inside, which are simply attached with double-sided tape of all things, that the vertical piece is supposed to slide through, and the purpose is to make the connection snug so the unit is not shaky when you're using it. However, the vertical piece doesn't fit well into the plastic pieces so I ended up knocking them loose. As I stated, they are attached with double-sided tape, which is an astonishingly poor engineering solution in what is otherwise a very well-engineered piece of equipment. I ended up just removing the plastic pieces and then using rubber shims around the top of the connection to tighten everything up. Some people might not like that solution as it makes it a real hassle to change the steepness setting, but in my case I just use the steepest setting so it works fine for me. I've included two pictures of the shim solution. Overall I'm happy with the unit, as after having used the shim trick it works great.

Arrived 5 days early, to my surprise. I'm familiar with assembling things of this nature, and it took me 30 minutes or less to completely unbox, assemble, test, and recycle packaging. It does not come with a wrench, which is probably needed to tighten the 4 screw/bolt pairs. It did include a hex wrench, I used an adjustable wrench from my garage and everything locked in tight. I'm 5'11", 210lb, low bodyfat. The unit adjusts from almost flat to extremely steep. It is very comfortable on both the legs and the back. Many times using these types of devices my thighs want to cramp from inadequate leg support - NOT A PROBLEM on this unit. While I cannot speak to long term durability by experience, I can state that this unity is very solid and constructed from very durable materials. It does not weigh enough to be difficult to move (the round feet roll well when moving the unity across the room). Adjusts easily. 10/10 would recommend to anyone 250lb or less. I'm so glad I didn't spend $50 on a crappy competitor's item.

This bench is sturdy and does what it was designed to do. The setup was easy... they marked all the nuts and bolts on both the packing and manual so it was pretty straight forward. I find this bench pretty got rid of my back pain problem while doing ab exercises.

I love this bench. Easy to put together, easy to use and gives a great workout. Extremely satisfied. I was doing my set up on the floor, but now with this bench its better confortable, no back pain, and gives better set up. Worth the money, I recommand it to all.

Was received the next day, had difficulties with sliding two main pieces (board and tube) into each other. Foam roller caps sliding off. Other than that very happy with purchase and prompt amazon service. Comfy pad, perfect for my height 5'7, looks good in the apartment and does the job well.

Sturdy and comfortable - works great!

Easy to assemble. Delivered on time and as quoted. You are steps away from a ripping six-pack!