DTX Adjustable Weight Bench With Barbell Rack Leg Extension & Arm Preacher Curl

When readings review for this bench (and others) I couldn't help but notice people complaining about things they simply don't understand how to use, such as the leg attachments, butterfly attachments etc... But anyway I hope other people find this review helpful.The instructions are perfectly fine. It took me about 10 minutes to construct (however I have owned previous benches and gyms so I have experience with this). I only needed an adjustable spanner and one of those flat ones to hold one side. The inventory list in the instructions is incorrect - it state things like 8 x sponge rollers but there is only 6 (and only 6 needed just like in the pics). It also had some of the amounts of washers and nuts incorrect so at first when I was sorting the pieces into piles (this took longer than actually assembling it) I thought "oh no there's pieces missing" but I went ahead and assembled it anyway and discovered I had the exact right amount of pieces and it was the inventory that is wrong/out of date. The actual instructions consist of pictures but it's all very self explanatory.The bench itself:-prosThe bench is light weight and easy to move around. If you need to save some space when it's not being used it can just be flipped on its side/back. The bench feels sturdy, in fact it's the sturdiest bench I've ever come across and feel quite safe using it. I've had equipment before that has arrived half rusted with paint missing, I had nothing like that with this bench, indeed it looks very slick and decent quality so far.. I am able to use all of the attachments with this bench (I am 6 foot tall) with no problems.-cons:The bench does have a couple of cons and there is room for improvement. It would be nice if the butterfly attachments could just unscrew or click into place like the preacher curl attachment, and it would be good if these were adjustable. The butterfly attachments need bolts so if you want to keep taking them off that will interrupt your workout and get annoying - luckily I have no problems keeping these on. (see below). The width of the bench is a little on the narrow side, more so than some other benches, it's not a problem if you are slim built but if you are heavy then there might not be much room. The vertical bars that hold the barbell feel a little too close together although at this width you can get away with using a slightly smaller than ideal barbell (30 inches between the weights minimum).-the attachments and bench usageThe length of the bench is fine, standard bench length really. I don't know what some people expect, I have concluded that they simply don't know how to use weight benches. You are not supposed to be able to lay down completely flat on a weight bench (head to toe). You are supposed to use your legs to help with balance etc..I am 6 feet tall and the length of the bench is fine, you get on and slide into position...If you're like 8 feet tall then you might have issues but then you'd be used to things like that and know what to expect..The preacher curl is great and it's fast and easy to remove, no spanners needed, the height of it is adjustable. The leg attachment is likewise very good. Some people have complained that it's too close to the ground and their feet don't fit - you are using it incorrectly. When you do sets with this your leg isn't supposed to start at a 90 degree angle, you are supposed to start at about 30/40 degrees (your heel would just be above the floor and your leg would be at an angle). Otherwise you put unnecessary strain on your joints and tendons. Like wise for the preacher curls. I don't know how people are using them or if they are used to doing flat flyes incorrectly but I have no problems with it. Again you are not supposed to have your forearms out stretched, they are supposed to be angled otherwise you use the wrong muscles for that exercise.Now to talk about the actual bench press, the main part of the bench. Some people have complained that the butterfly attachments get in the way of the bench press. Again, you must be doing something wrong because I have no problems and I'm 6 foot tall. The only way that your arms can hit the butterfly attachments when using the bench press is if you are positioned incorrectly or if you are lifting the bar incorrectly. When you perform a rep the barbell should be parallel to your chest - (inline with your nipples). The bar should not be going anywhere near your head. Another thing people forget is that on the down motion of the rep your elbows should never go below 90 degrees (keep them level with your back). If they go down past that position then they will start to hit the butterfly attachments at some point (a good reminder that you are doing it wrong, this puts stress on your joints that is only going to damage them). The vertical bars that support the barbell are quite close together and like what others have said you want to grab the bar right where they intersect. A longer barbell would probably be beneficial with this weight bench.And also don't forget to keep your back flat, no arching!So far I'm very happy with this purchase. I bought it primarily for the bench press and preacher curl. I wish the bench press bars were positioned better but the leg attachments and butterfly curls coupled with its light weight and sturdiness help raise this bench above most of the other cheap ones. I just need to invest in some better weights!

Very happy with this purchase. Arrived quickly and well packaged. Even though the unit doesn't fold away, it's compact enough to not need a great deal of space. The instructions are a little tricky. I had to read and re-read to understand the components properly. Although I didn't have the inventory problem some reviewers have mentioned. If you take your time and group all the parts together you won't have a problem. One *important* thing to note is you will need your own tools to put it together. I bought a cheap spanner/wrench set from Argos to assemble.A couple of "gotchyas" to be mindful of when putting it together. The base of the left and right arms need to sit "outside" of the stoppers on the main frame before you fix them on. I fixed one on and got it stuck because the arm was in front of the stopper. And make sure the bar that supports the long body and shorter seat cushions is the right way round before you start fixing it to the header and footer of the unit. The instructions don't show this terribly clearly but they do if you look closely.I assumed that the preacher curl would allow you to use the roll bar underneath for bicep curls. It doesn't I'm afraid, no matter what position you set the preacher cushion to. It's perhaps not meant to but I know I've done it on similar units.This is a nice looking compact and sturdy unit in a high-gloss black finish, and as one reviewer has already said, bench presses with the bar bell won't hit anything if you perform them correctly. The bench is sturdy in all positions and very comfortable.Worth the buy for beginner/intermediate weight training enthusiasts.

6ft guy, wider than average. Negatives first.The barbell supports are pretty much by my shoulders but with a little shift its bearable.Butterfly's are useless, if you're buying this for them then keep browsing.Preacher pad needs removal for leg work, leg fixings come loose fairly easily and the pads slip.Incline press you'll need dumbells, there's no room otherwise. Also adjustable dumbells may struggle to fit in the barbell cradle, if you think your bar is short then use the dumbells without the extender.Some ugly welds, if you like a beautiful product this isn't it.The instructions are horrible.Positives.It's sturdy, surprisingly so.It's cheap.Easy picture diagram in the manual, construction is pretty quick.

I ordered this 3 days ago.. Can't comment on long term durability, bit .. I mainly wanted it for the benchpress and bicep curls at the other end..1. Building it is a bit of a pain, but even I managed it, so can't be too bad. Took me about 2 hours, including lots of tea breaks!2. Seems sturdy, not super tough, but good enough for home use.3. It a little narrow for benchpressing - I wanna put my hands on my barbell exactly where it rests on the stand.. If the stand were a little wider, it would be a bit better.. But works fine, feels OK to train with..4. The butterfly press (?? .. arm wings) is weird .. The position is bad, range is small.. I took them back off .. The leg weights are not adjustable, I'm 5'10 and it sits a little high on my shins when doing the leg excercises..5. Overall, it's really great for the price - it does the job.. Mainly for benchpressing and bicep curls at the other end of the seat..

Prodotto arrivato in tempi stimati peccato che al suo interno mancava un pezzo che ho dovuto far fare ad mio amico fabbro e poi mancavano anche delle viti... pero come attrezzo buono ora che sistemato con mio amico... evitate di contattare venditore inventano mille scuse e non vengono incontro per nulla... buona fortuna a chi decide di comprare