Marcy Flat Utility Weight Bench for Home Gym Weight Training and Ab Exercises

(For latest update, see update below) I thought I would take a chance on this bench since it was so cheap, and I couldn't be more satisfied. It was packed well and went together in about 5 minutes. It is a testament to the effectiveness of this bench that even during the assembly stage I could already feel substantial gains in my lats. A quick mirror check confirmed this to be true. All the parts were there, and an Allen wrench was included. Just make sure you have a regular wrench for some of the bolts and some bourbon for overall health and well being. I hopped on for a few quick reps to test it out and found that it was incredibly solid - absolutely no wobble at all. My other FID bench has a tiny bit of wiggle that is a constant bother. With the indicated 600lb limit, this should be fine for heavy lifting for just about anybody. Unfortunately my compression socks were at the dry cleaners or I would have tested that limit. Maybe next time I'll update on the max capabilities. Finally, the padding was nice and thick and firm. I couldn't feel any bolts underneath, and it gave nice support - not too spongy. One thing I noticed was that the user limit was 300lb, but the max limit was 600lb. I don't know how the bench knows if you're a 400lb guy lifting 200 or a 200lb guy lifting 400, but you probably wouldn't want to get those two hypothetical scenarios mixed up. If you're 305 and want to a bit of iron hoisting, I would suggest doing a bit of cardio and maybe some sauna first to hit that 300lb limit. (Update: 09/30/2015) I see that some people have been having issues with the durability and/or stability of their units. Maybe some others have purchased lemons, but mine is still rock solid over a year later - no wobbles, no weld failures, and no problems with the stitching. The padding is also still very firm. This is with consistent 3-4x per week of use, unless it is holiday season where usage drops precipitously in honor of the festive spirits - both beer and bourbon. I still have yet to test that upper weight limit, but I'm getting the kangaroo leather inserts redone on my weightlifting gloves. Once those bad boys are back from the tailor and they are properly oiled and conditioned, I'll be ready to max out and give it a go.

I was a little reluctant based on a few negative reviews, but I thought it was worth giving this a shot for $40. I almost bought the Reebok bench for about twice the price, but decided to roll the dice. I think it will suit my purposes just fine. Assembly: Instructions weren't much (basically two diagrams of all the extruded parts), but there are basically only 4 parts you have to put together... the two feet, the main frame, and the top of the bench. I'd say I got it together in about 15 minutes and I'm not especially handy. This is a $40 bench, so I'm guessing the negative reviews are quality control issues, which is not too shocking for something at this price point. All the holes lined up for me and it went together pretty easy. The design for the foot attachments could have been a little easier (tight fit for the wrench). This is not a heavy duty bench. The first time you pick it up, you'll feel it's crazy light compared to a bench you'd find at a gym. That said, it should be fine for my uses... basically some ab work, work with light dumbbells, split squats, etc. On the positive side of that, the fact that it's light will make it very easy to move out of the way when not in use, but obviously that means it's not as sturdy if you're trying to throw around a bunch of weight on it. I'm rating it as 5 because it's just what I need -- if I bought it planning to use this in a heavy-weight set up, I might rate it lower. ------- EDIT: One other comment regarding some other reviews: I did notice this is slightly wobbly when I have it directly on my basement floor. I think this is actually due to my basement floor not being level rather than a problem with the bench. I usually have it over a rug and it feels solid there. If it's a bit wobbly directly on a hard surface (concrete, hardwood, laminate), I recommend putting it on a rug or those usual gym squares. I think that would resolve it... I should probably break out a level and see if it's really the floor or the bench that isn't quite level, but keeping it on the rug is working fine for me.

We have an adjustable bench press that we hate. It's too tall, too wobbly, and too heavy. We ordered this and it's been perfect. It was very easy to assemble and the construction seems solid. Took me about 15 minutes by my lonesome. It's very light weight so moving it around the home gym is easy. It's very stable, which makes it less worrisome when benching heavy. The height off the floor is perfect, allowing us to plant our feet flat and generate leverage. We only have 300lbs in weights, so that's as high as we've tested it's weight tolerance, but I (215) can comfortably bench the 300lbs without feeling like I'm taking a risk, although I don't think I would go much higher than 315 and save the heavy days for when I have access to commercial grade equipment. The only negative I have is that the overall length is kinda short. This is good for saving space, but I have found myself in position where my head isn't fully on the bench. I just have to readjust the bench in relation to the rack, but a regular commercial bench is definitely longer. I feel I can recommend this for anyone that is trying to cost effectively build their home gym who will NOT be going over a 300lb bench. If you are pressing more than that, I would suggest you invest in commercial grade gear. With COVID-19, we have made the decision to build our gym the way we want and forego memberships, so I will eventually replace this with a more robust piece, but will keep it around for other uses since the quality is good. As a side note, Gold's Gym memberships are a pain in the rear to cancel...

Product Name or Manufacturer: MARCY Product Description: Flat Utility Bench Key Features: High Functioning Workout Tool; Heavy Duty Construction; 600-pound Capacity; Space Saving Design; Powder Coated Finish; Perfect for Home Use. Product as Arrived: New in box; Assembly required; Wrench required; All pieces accounted for; Instructions for assembly included. Positive Attributes: Easy to assemble; Easy to Use and Store; Rugged, quality material; Sturdy yet comfortable bench; Red Stitching is a cosmetic plus. Negative Attributes: Not used enough… Overall Impression: I purchased this item for my wife to use in her home office. I was looking for something simple and convenient that would be easy for her to use. This bench was exactly what I was looking for. It was easy to assemble with the use of an adjustable wrench (not included). Once everything was put together, it looked so nice that I wanted to keep it for myself. The bench is very sturdy, no wobble whatsoever. A bench is a very versatile piece of equipment, that could be used in every workout and an invaluable tool for exercise and fitness goals. * = Product does NOT function correctly! Product needs to be replaced or returned immediately! Definitely do not recommend this product! ** = Product functions correctly, but lack positive attributes. Will likely be replaced, return if possible. I would not recommend it. *** = Product does what it’s supposed to, I got what I paid for, I will keep it and use occasionally.. Maybe recommend it. **** = Product does what it should, with more positive attributes. A good value! I will keep this and use it frequently and recommend it . ***** = Product does what it should, and does it well! A great value! I will use this daily and promote this!

This is a short review of the Marcy Utility Flat Bench. I was not compensated by anyone in any way for this review. This bench was one of the best "product per dollar" values I have purchased. Assembly was intuitive and super simple. There are 4 carriage bolts with washers and nuts. There are 4 machine screws with washers. There are two flat plates that the carriage bolts pass through. A provided hex (Allen) wrench is used for the machine screws. The carriage bolt nuts require an adjustable (Crescent) wrench or even better, a 5/8" or 16mm box-end, open-end, or socket wrench (not included). The nuts for the carriage bolts are "locking" nuts that utilize nylon inserts to "lock" the nut in place. I think some previous reviewers may have been unfamiliar with this type of nut and erroneously concluded that the bolts were too long and/or the nuts "stopped" before seating securely. The instructions suggest using two or more people for assembly. This is probably a generic instruction from some of Marcy"s larger and heavier products combined with CYA verbiage from their legal department. The total weight of the assembled bench is only 18 pounds and I didn't find any part of the assembly heavy enough or awkward enough to require assistance. It took me about 20 minutes to unpack, read instructions, and complete assembly. The assembled bench is very solid and stable. The padding is firm but very comfortable. The length and width are perfect for me (6 feet tall) to lay on my back and do dumbbell flys and dumbbell presses. I also use it for seated dumbbell curls. When I'm finished, it is light enough and small enough to easily move and store. For my stated uses of the bench, I don't think there is a better value available. I'm really pleased with it! Cheers, Bozko

Easy to put together. Sturdy. Fits in the garage, home gym.

It came in perfect shape. There weren’t many pieces to put together. However, we did find that we had to use a ratchet wrench to get a really tight closure on the nuts. The instructions were more complicated looking than needed. I would definitely buy this again.

I love this bench. I bought it 10 years ago for $40. I'd buy it again at its current price. The thing is I don't need to. The bench I bought 10 years ago is in excellent condition even after years of regular use. I imagine taller lifters may consider this bench a bit short in length, but its size is also why I love it so much. Small enough to tuck away when not in use. Light enough to move with ease. Its a very simple, sturdy, lightweight bench that does the job. Can you fold it? Nope. Can you change its angle? Nope. It doesn't have bells and whistles, but its usually the bells and whistles that break on products. If you are in the market for a basic weightlifting bench, look no further.

Excelente banco para hacer ejercicio, es de fácil armado, resistente y no ocupa tanto espacio, hasta el día de hoy sin ningún detalle. Materiales de buena claidad

Nice 👍🏻

es justo lo que buscaba es un banco no muy grande, firme, compacto y con el puedes realizar muchos ejercisios que no consigues hacer en otros bancos mas altos. llego excelentemente empaquetado y su material es de calidad. observo delgado el vinil del asiento pero colocando una toalla para que el sudor no lo vaya deteriorando.

I just put this together yesterday. At an $80 price point, I was stunned at the quality. The legs are one unit, secured by four bolts to the bench. The legs and feet are over-designed, very hefty, with large, squaqare, solid feet, and secured to the legs with four larger bolts. Everything about this bench says quality for price. To be clear, this is not the heaviest bench out there. I have a Bowflex bench which is more heavily made, but at a considerably higher price. I'm not going to jump on this bench, it's not made for that. But for routine bench exercises with all kinds of weights, it more than meets my needs. Also, despite the quality components, it is not heavy to move around. For what I want it for, this product is an exact match. This bench would make me look twice at other Marcy products as well. Last word of caution, this is in the light to moderate weight bench category. This is not your product if you want a very heavy duty bench, which would weigh and cost much more.

This is a pretty "normal" bench but the quality is great, it's sturdy and it's super easy to assemble. It is on the pricier side, but it does the job! I've been using it for almost a year now, and it still working and looking perfectly fine.