ComMax Roman Chair Back Hyperextension Bench-Foldable Back Extension Machine -30-40-50 Angle & Height Dual Adjustable Roman Chair Exercise Equipment for Home Gym

This is NOT a $400 GHD. It is not as sturdy or as versatile as that. It is also far less expensive, heavy and bulky. Pros -- low price and excellent value Adjustable angle -- let's you make various parts of range of motion the most challenging. Portability and stores in small space -- literally under 30 seconds to unfold and set it up, or to fold it and set it aside. Split pad -- many similar products feature a single, solid pad. That can be very uncomfortable for males. No issue with this product. Cons -- I would exercise extreme caution if you are doing very dynamic movements, or if you are very heavy. The base of the support fits into one of three lips that keep it in place. If you unweight it enough for the base to slip out of that, you are going face first into the ground. I have not had that happen or felt close to it but I weigh under 150 pounds (70kgs). If you are hoping for something as sturdy and versatile as a high-end GHD, you are going to be disappointed. If you want a device that is small, lightweight and affordable and you have realistic expectations of it, you will find this to be an good addition to your home gym.

I've been having low back pain that wasn't resolving with my usual tools (stretching, light exercise). I discovered that doing a dead hang from the hips off a 45 hip extension bench at the gym really helped - puts traction on the right spot. So I wanted something to use at home, but it needed to be cheap, and to fold up and store compactly. This fits the bill. Most folding 45 degree benches use a V shaped structure: one side lies on the ground, the other forms the 45 degree ramp. The durability and rigidity depends on how heavily built the structure is at the apex of the V. You can find photos on-line of cheap ones that have buckled during use. This design was unique in that a movable brace forms a rigid triangle - that is a much better design with respect to structural rigidity. The unit is decent quality, and when all the knobs are tightened down, it feels quite rigid and strong. It folds flat quite easily, and is light weight, so therefore easy to move around and store. I am on the short side - 5'5" and about 170 lbs, and if fits me quite nicely. Can't speak to how well it would fit someone much bigger or smaller. While it seems durable enough for my use, it isn't a heavy-built commercial-quality device. If you are 250lbs, and plan on doing hip/back extensions with a lot of weight, or with a lot of velocity, it might not be the best choice. With modest weight and controlled movements, it would be just fine for home use. Pro's: - Split pad with a gap in the middle is comfortable. - Light, stores flat, yet pretty rigid when set up. Con's: - The foot plates sit close to the floor, If you lacked ankle flexibility, you might have trouble getting your foot flat on the footrest. It will stretch the calf muscle pretty good. This can be fixed by setting the front and back bases on a 2x4 piece of lumber. It creates more space for your forefoot. - The arm on the heel pad feels a tad bit short. Depending on the angle I am using, it feels like my knees are hyperextending a little more than I would really like. I wish the arm were 1 or 2 inches longer. I may try to fabricate a short extension to solve that issue.

Very strong, sturdy, and provides options on angles for different size, height, and strength of users. Setting of 30, 40, 50 degree angles allows you to flex & stretch longer, deeper, & slower as you build up more strength. Folds flat to slide under bed or put in closet. Recommendation is to develop a latch to lock the chair flat while stored horizontally & vertically. If you lean too far to one side, it may become un-stable. Our entire family uses from 5'-4" to 6'-2" and from 120 to over 250 lbs. Strong & stable just stay straight! Handles are in great position!

Recent purchase for at home gym...This is an affordable piece of equipment, however, it does not feel very sturdy for those who are taller than 5'8" and over 160lbs. I find it hard to believe a 300lbs person would feel secure on this roman chair/glute ham developer. On a positive note, it came mostly assembled and easy to complete the assembly. Lastly, I would not buy again or recommend someone to buy unless they're petite build. I'm going to try it out for a couple of weeks to see if I get more comfortable with it.

You might not expect a gym quality product for about $100 and that's a good thing because you don't get one. Bench is unstable unless both hand screws are tightened completely. Then it is moderately stabile, but not really solid. Unable to get it properly adjusted. Inadequate English instructions and no explanations or cautions are supplied. Product is a decent value at $99.98 as currently charged by other vendors. Unfortunately, I was charged $159.99 for the exact same Xiaopeng product, featuring the same description photos (with the same male model).

My 11 year old son and I put this together. Only a few parts needed to be added, mostly comes assembled. Is strong and a good piece. I was impressed from opening the box. For people asking about height, I'm 5'2'. It's correctly marked that this works for shorter people with plenty of length for taller as well.

The product has every feature I want but it feels very cheap and flimsy. I am 170” and I don’t think it will hold up to anyone heavier. The bar to adjust the angle is crooked and I have to twist it and force it to it’s locking latches. This made the unit unacceptable for me. The pads are thin. Also the piece that holds your feet is a good feature but it wiggles around a lot. There is a lot of play on it. Edit: Upgraded from 2 stars to 4. Seller promptly replaced the defective one. Having received an acceptable unit, it is light, easily carried, and good for home use. It’s still kinda flimsly and would not recommend it to anyone heavier than 180#. I am going to keep a eye on it.

I purchased this as a gift for my husband, who is 6'4" and about 230 lbs. We were pleasantly surprised to see how well this is made. Very simple to assemble and easily adjustable to fit a range of heights (I am 5’8”). We opted not to put the handles on - you don’t really need them- and they are just a bit too narrow and fell to close for comfort. But very sturdy, no rocking or tipping! Great price for a piece of home gym equipment.