I'm looking for a flat incline decline bench that preferably has leg bracers for sit ups. All of the decent ones I've found have had complaints in the reviews by guys my height (6'3") where they say the bench is either too short or the joint hits at a bad spot on the lower back. Does anyone have any recommendations?
The benches I've been eyeing are:
- Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Bench Series 5.1
- Body Solid FID46 Flat Incline Decline Bench
I plan to pair it with a PowerLine PPR200X Power Rack
Any help is appreciated.
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09-20-2012, 08:00 PM #1Registered User
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FID Bench Recommendations for Tall Guy
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09-21-2012, 04:40 AM #2Registered User
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Out of the 2 i would go with the Body Solid FID46. Better quality over the bowflex bench. Granted even that bench isn't going to hold down your legs. Have you looked at the other Body Solid benches? I have the GFID31 at home and like it. What about the GFID71?
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09-21-2012, 05:01 AM #3Registered User
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I don't have any personal experience with the Ironmaster Superbench, but I have heard that it works well for taller people.
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09-21-2012, 06:12 AM #4CEO - Vandelay Industries
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This.Originally Posted by rlundregan
I'm 6'3" and just got the IM Super bench. It's pretty damn good. It's tall and has no joint/gap to worry about.
It's also fairly compact and very very solid.
Not sure how it will do with your power rack (shouldn't be a problem I dont think), but I would definitely take it over the 2 benches you mentioned.
(although I would like to mention that the sit up attachment is extra with the Ironmaster)Architect, Marine Biologist, Importer-Exporter, Latex Manufacturing.
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09-21-2012, 06:26 AM #5Registered User
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Originally Posted by viennafat
^^^This^^^ The only complaint that I've ever heard about the IM bench is that it's 20" in height and too tall for normal (shorterOriginally Posted by rlundregan
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09-21-2012, 10:12 AM #6Registered User
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Thanks, guys. I appreciate all of the recommendations.
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