I live in a small house that I share with a roommate, so there's not a lot of room. I've been doing some basic dumbell exercises, but I need a bench for do more exercises. Problem: No space.

Is there a bench that can fold up and go under the bed or be leaned against a wall?

Thanks,
Matt

I live in a small house that I share with a roommate, so there's not a lot of room. I've been doing some basic dumbell exercises, but I need a bench for do more exercises. Problem: No space.

Is there a bench that can fold up and go under the bed or be leaned against a wall?

Thanks,
Matt

http://www.newyorkbarbells.tv/1350.html

Take a look at this one. TDS is good quality and the price look good as well.

Funny you should ask. I tried one out about an hour ago. It's made by hoist and folds up like an ironing board. Seemed wery solid but the back could have been a little longer (I'm only 5"5" and it was barely long enough for me). Bench will incline up to about 80 degrees (wish it wnt to a full 90) and is a decline bench as well. It also has an ankle bar so you can do some abdominal work too. Was about $180.

http://www.hoistfitness.com/large/HF142_L.jpg

Called the "HF 142-Large 5 Position Workout Bench" It folds to 7 1/2" thick. Heck, there's even a handle so you can carry it with you...

Hope this helps...

Thanks guys. That HF 142-Large 5 Position Workout Bench looks great, but it's a bit pricey. Still might have to bite if I can't find anything better.

Duckman, that one looks good, but it's a little too big and all my exercises will be with dumbells, so I don't think I need all the extras.

If you know of something like the HF 142-Large 5 Position Workout Bench, but cheaper, please post it!

http://www.newyorkbarbells.tv/99071.html

This might even work for what I need.

since you were interested in that pricey hoist bench, I thought you might like to know- this 5 position collapsable/foldable bench (BG141) made by Hoist is practically identical in design (same dimensions, 15 pounds lighter, but very solid) and sells for $99 at sportmart and sport's authority. I think this is supposed to be their lower-priced line.

http://www.bodygearfitness.com/positionbench.asp

http://www.newyorkbarbells.tv/2200.html

I ended up going really cheap (budget isn't allowing me to purchase anything). :o My roommate's boyfriend bought her a Swiss Ball (basically to play with) so I stole it and am using it for most of my bench style exercises. Of course, I'm not able to go real heavy on it, but it's better than nothing.

I ended up going really cheap (budget isn't allowing me to purchase anything). :o My roommate's boyfriend bought her a Swiss Ball (basically to play with) so I stole it and am using it for most of my bench style exercises. Of course, I'm not able to go real heavy on it, but it's better than nothing.

Doing chest, back and shoulder work on a stability ball is outstanding, and is absolutely recommended. It helps to develop both core strength and core stability. If you're using dumbbells...even better. These are two aspects of training that many weight trainees never even think about, and often go neglected. The body is only as strong as it's weakest link. If that weak link happens to be the supporting joints or core muscularture...compensations will be seen in the form of muscular imbalances, and synergistic domanance. Ultimately, lack of core strength, and/or core stability will hamper future overall strength development, or worse case can lead to injuries.
Be happy with what you have to work with. It's going to help you in ways that many people will never even think about until they injure something. :tu:

Wow, great thread- I was just looking for something similar as I live in a tiny apartment as well. Thanks for the links!

btw- wrt to swissballs- do they ever leak? if so, can you pump them up? I assume so, but I've never used one. I

With a stability ball, make sure to get a resist-a-burst one. They may have different names, but spend the extra money. You don't want that ball exploding under pressure.