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HomeShop By Exercise EquipmentAs Seen On TVPowertec Fitness P-UB Utility Bench |
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3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Solid and versatile weight bench Mar 10, 2009
FYI the picture shown here on Amazon is of an older revision of the bench - every other website I have found that sells it has a picture of the current version. From what I've read, there have been three versions of this bench over the years.
The bench is very adjustable and made up of good quality components - thick sheet metal tubes, solid fasteners, comfortable padding. It is definitely solid and can clearly handle a lot of weight, but the bench is a little wobbly side to side due to the play in the pivot points in the frame. But in practice it really isn't bad, I don't even notice it when my weight is on the bench and I'm doing presses or any of the exercises that I do.
Assembly instructions are just diagrams, and to do it right, you'll need to spend a few minutes matching up the fasteners with the numbers in the legend. It's not difficult, just don't skip this step and jump right into putting it together. If you're used to working on cars and reading factory service manuals, it's really easy. Took me about 15 minutes.
This bench combined with the power rack makes for a versatile home gym. You can use them together for presses, or move the bench out to do squats in the rack, or use the bench by itself for lots of exercises. Much better than a fixed rack/bench combo.
In addition to the incline adjustments on the seat and back pads, the base of the frame has an adjustment with two positions that moves the whole bench forward or rearward. This is for use in the rack, where you use the forward position with the bench flat or declined for normal bench press, or the rearward position with the bench inclined for shoulder/military press. The bench needs to be in the forward position to be stable for normal flat bench press. If you don't put the frame in the rearward position for military press, you won't be able to move the bench far enough back in the rack to reach the bar (too far behind your head).
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
 Did not (fully) meet expectations Jul 20, 2008
This is not a cheap bench, so I was expecting greatness. Now I feel a little let down.
Pros: Adjustable, comfortable, and seems like it will hold up.
Cons:
1. The product I received is different than the product pictured on Amazon. Check Powertec's website. Powertec should have different models for their Utility benches. So far, I can find three distinctly different models of their P-UB bench (the one I got, the one pictured on Amazon, and the non-decline model).
2. The was some minor damage in shipping (a.) small tear in seat pad, b.) scratched frame)
3. The side handles (presumably for leg exercises) get in the way, but they are apparently optional.
4. The installation instructions are lacking. The assembly photos were "okay" - enough for me to follow but I could see were other people would have problems.
5. Usage instructions are non-existent. Completely. Why does the base of the bench have two positions? Should I always screw in the pin lock when using the bench? Is it okay to tighten the pre-assembled bolts to get rid of some of the wobble?
Overall, I do see myself using the bench without problems, but I am dissapointed in several aspects.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Great, solidly-made bench Apr 14, 2008
I received both the Powertec P-UB bench and the optional leg extension attachment as birthday gifts last month (I specifically asked for both) and really like them. They are both very well made and not particularly hard to put together.
The cushions on the bench and on the leg attachment feel very solid and well-made. The adjustabiliy of the bench is very convenient and my young daughter has no problem reconfiguring it.
All-in-all I am very impressed with both products.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
excellent bench Feb 25, 2008
Solid upholstery, good construction. Should last a lifetime if used for home. Was exactly what I wanted for my home. Has spring loaded pull pins for fast adjustment and the option to screw them down so my kids can't pull them.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Very nice heavy duty workout bech Feb 15, 2008
I bought this from Amazon for $164 (with free shipping!) and it was a great investment. I was looking for the Bowflex SelectTech 3.1 bench to match my Bowflex dumbells, but after finding out it only had 3 incline positions I felt it was not a good deal for $150. The Powertech utility bench on the other hand, takes up less space and has more incline positions. The Powertech bench looks sleek and is very comparable to benches you see at the gym. The steel frame looks heavy duty and it should last a very long time.
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