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MEGATUFF Narrow Bench
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 Weight benches come in all shapes and sizes. The MEGATUFF narrow weight benches are weight benches intended for use in confined areas. They are made for light industrial use meaning they're really built to last. All top quality and heavy duty parts and construction.
The basic model is a no frills flat-incline-decline bench with height adjustable, double sided barbell racks. A leg extension (front of thigh) and leg curl (back of thigh) attachment and bicep (front of upper arm) curl attachment are available as optional extras.
They are a narrow version of the MEGATUFF Olympic weight bench so if you have read that review you will find this review to be quite similar
Equipment
- heavy, rust,chip and scratch proof, powder coated, 11-gauge steel frame
high density foam padded bench, seat and pads
thick, double stitched naugahyde upholstery with "hide-em trim"
height adjustable, double sided barbell racks. The height can be adjusted by matching the number of the pin holes on each rack. A simple but great idea, see "Pros" for more on that.
- optional leg and arm attachment
SIze
The MEGATUFF narrow bench is quite small at 58"(length) x 28"(wide). Adding a bar and allowing for walk around space means you will need about 5' x 5'.
It's heavier than it looks because of it's heavy construction at 126lbs
Warranty
Lifetime warranty. This home gym really is solid and should last a lifetime.
Pros
- narrow. A lot of home gym designers make home gym machines so they can fit in the corner or the wardrobe or under the bed but the same thought seems to rarely go into free weight home gyms
- the barbells racks are double sided. The real benefit of this is you can train from both sides of the rack. For example, press from the bench side and upright rows from the other. Another great benefit is you its more difficult to overshoot the rack at the end of a set and throw the barbell over your head onto the floor (I've seen it happen!)
- the height adjusting holes on the racks are numbered. Why, why, why aren't all racks like this. How much time have I wasted in the last 15 years counting the number of holes on each side to make sure it's even? Too many.
- the bench declines
- excellent quality materials and manufacturing
Cons
- narrow (but you just said.....). I know, I know but a narrow bench like this means its difficult to keep your balance if you put your feet up during flat exercises (a safer position for your back and one I recommend)
- narrow. The racks are close together meaning its easy to tip the barbell when you are loading or unloading weight. I did this and put a big hole in the carpet......and it wasn't my house (I'm still saying sorry over that one....sorry)
- leg and arm attachments have to be bought as extras which means more money
- the high quality, light industrial construction and materials equals a high price
Overall
If you need a bench for a club room, school, college or any place where its going to get a lot of use but you also need to conserve space then this long lasting home gym is for you.
If its just for home you could go for something a little cheaper and possible with a few more frills to boot.
Sellers
Megafitness - MEGATUFF is exclusive to Megafitness. If you find it anywhere else, it will be a link back to Megafitness
- $449.00
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free shipping
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if, up to 60 days after you buy anything from Megafitness, you find it cheaper somewhere else, they will refund the difference
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bonus weight training guide for purchases over $100
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