Bench Press, thoughts?

bargin424 on 05/07/2013 - 16:44

I'm looking to get either:

What do you guys think?

Comments

Brad002 on 05/07/2013 - 17:20

personally id go gumtree, at half the price and loaded with some weights
exc3113nce on 05/07/2013 - 18:13

You might be better off going into your fitness stores and actually testing out the feel of the bench - whether the width is appropriate for you - the leg positioning. Also you can get some nice attachments on benches to add some different workouts.

Are you a beginner? If so everyone needs to start somewhere and therefore, might be a good path to start with a smaller bench - picked up cheap second hand with some weights and to upgrade when appropriate.
- bargin424 on 05/07/2013 - 19:01
  
  I currently have a smaller bench and looking to upgrade to a wide grip bench press (like the ones I linked above).
  
  Fitness stores sell branded stuff which is too expensive to my liking. I'm open for suggestions in NSW though.
wharlie on 05/07/2013 - 20:02

I've been using a Celcius CX460 for over year now and it's been pretty good.
Sturdy, wide grip, holds my 100kg and 90kg of weights easily, the lat pull down is pretty crap and I don't use it.
Here's one on gumtree with some weights.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/beecroft/gym-fitness/celsius-…
Also I keep mine outside under cover and it's shown no sign of rust or deteriation, all the padding is still intact with no rips or tears.