Bench Recommendations

SS · Sat, October 28th, 2006, 11:32 PM

Hi everyone, reading all the success stories and seeing the amazing transformation pictures has inspired me to make some changes in my life. I've been looking at some bench/rack systems that can fit in my basement. Being in Canada however limits the variety of products available and the cost is far more than what it costs in the US.

Here are some of the equipment that i've been looking at.
1. Powertec WB-BRS
This is the only store in Toronto that has any powertec equipment, i guess thats why the selling price of this is $700 CDN ($625 USD).

The following 2 benches seem almost identicle to me, except for plate storage.

2. Cap Barbell FMG-3105
This is selling for $500 CND ($450 USD)

3. FMG-3111
Similar to the previous bench, costs $400 CDN ($360 USD)

I guess what i'm asking is, what do you reccomend? I am not limiting myself to these 3 options, its just that they seem to be the best options price wise, and space requirements.

Thanks for any imput.

HevyMetal · Sun, October 29th, 2006, 11:39 AM

Yes, I know what you mean about Canadian pricing. Went to my local fitness outfit some time ago.

There in the middle of the floor was a Powertec WB-LS.

"On Sale" for $1098.00 Cdn.

Robert2006 · Sun, October 29th, 2006, 02:05 PM

http://www.sportmart.ca/store/2produ...NPEPS6R7UP94TA

I'm thinking of that one. I'd rather put the extra money into some sort of rack.

At home it's not like I'll have a spotter at 5am

Only problem is the stuff isn't stocked in the store. So I can't go look at it. I think it's all dropped shipped from the factory.

Krikey187 · Tue, October 31st, 2006, 09:29 PM

I think an Ironmaster bench is the way to go. I simply love mine and it has high praise from almost every person I've talked to:

http://www.ironmaster.com/store/cust...3&cat=2&page=1

If you do decide to get it, make sure you get the ab attachment so you will be able to hold yourself in place when doin decline work.

Id get a rack over the WB. Rack will allow better use of your stabilizer muscles. Many people across the board highly recommend the powertec. You can get one from bodybuilding.com with the coupon code "10off99aff" which will get you 10% off $99 or more.

If the powertec is still too expensive id look into this rack:

http://cgi.ebay.com/POWERLINE-POWER-...QQcmdZViewItem