Exercise benches are really handy for fitness, even if you aren't lifting a lot of weights. You can brace yourself on them, stretch, do different bodyweight exercises, use exercise bands, and of course some weight training. I ordered this while TDY at my parents house for several weeks. Along with a set of adjustable dumbbells, I was able to maintain an exercise routine to keep my energy levels up and continue a strength training regimen (bad news, kids – after 35 or 40, if you're not working it, you're losing it. It's good to keep moving). My mom was in her final days, so it was also good for dealing with the stress while we helped her through all that. Being a caregiver takes a lot of stamina. The bench folds down quite small for storage or to put in back of the car for travel. I would not expect it to hold up forever as your daily exercise bench, but it's a great temporary solution. Sufficiently sturdy and with a good range of adjustability. I liked that it could be easily folded and put away when not in use, and was not cumbersome to deploy.
I weigh about 165 lbs, and was not using much weight, so I can't say how it might do for seriously heavy lifting or for a larger person. There was a little play in the joints, for instance, that might or might not be an issue with constant or heavy use. But the bench is made of solid steel, is well-padded, and seems well-constructed, so I think as long as it's not abused, it might hold up fine. I would recommend it for sure as a temporary or limited use bench, and it may be even better, but I have not had to find out.
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