Marcy Olympic Workout Bench for Home Gym Strength Training Equipment with Preacher Curl Pad and Weight Rack Storage, White/Black

This weight bench is great quality everything is solid and sturdy. Instructions were pretty straight forward but the packaging was exceptional. The small parts, bolts, washers, and nuts, were all vacuum sealed with a cardboard backing that had everything labeled and organized. It really saved time and energy. You're going to need an adjustable wrench or a socket wrench to do the job.It does come with 3 allen wrenches. Most of the nuts were 16mm, There was one point I used a 19mm socket for one of the longer carriage bolts. The instructions were very straightforward, once you got past the initial shock of how many parts there were. My only gripe for this bench press is that I'm 5'5 and the bench sits high. I expected this to be a "problem" and weighed the pros and cons. The squat rack and 2 piece design, with separate incline bench for this price was worth that problem, but just to clarify for anyone else. If your 5'6 or below your going have trouble getting comfortable setting the balls of your feet on the ground. You're feet will touch the ground but your knees will most likely be set lower than your hips (lower than you're most likely used to) so it might feel a little awkward. I personally just step on a set of 45lb dumbbells to adjust my posture, which works for me. Anyways the rack itself is great I love the height adjustment for the catches. The screw tightened knobs are spring loaded halfway which is great for on the fly adjustments, saves time, and energy. You don't have to completely unscrew it out to adjust the height every time, loosen up 4 or 5 turns... yank the knob... adjust and tighten and you're good to go. The incline adjustment pivots on the bench are strong. All the joints are riding on pretty solid carriage bolts. I personally sprayed them with WD-40 but it's not really necessary. One thing about the design, the curling bar specifically the arm pad design seems forced... I looked at it and figured a guy in the engineering department decided to slap it on there as one last added feature because it would work. Which it does, it's nice but as I was finishing up setting this up those 2 things left me scratching my head. The quality of everything else is great then you see the arm pad height adjustment screw knob, which is literally is just a screw unlike the spring loaded ones in the rack. The knob on it is obnoxiously awkward it rubs against the seat it does really seem like the design was forced, along with the pin that actually secures the curling bar. (I was finishing up assembly and realized that pin was there wondering to myself, "What the f*** is this?" I thought I skipped something but soon realized what it was. Neither of these 2 take away quality of the bench. Quite frankly, you could use it without the arm pad and curling bar. The leg developer and inclining bench are still phenomenal build-wise and work very well and you do have the option of using the curling bar if you choose.

What I had not planned on was the looks of this bench. Matches my gray weight set and looks good as my home gym. Who cares about looks though when performance is what counts. Assembly was easy enough but tedious of course. A trick I learned from an old Indian Chief was to use a razor blade and gently cut out the numbered bolts etc from the package as you need them so they don't get mixed together. It's sturdy and for the price and works well. Two issues I have. Not enough peg holes for the height of the barbell. I have long arms, in the flat position the highest position is barely too high by about two inches which forced me to use the next lowest peg and that starts my rep out at halfway. I prefer to start my reps at the high position, I think in the long run this will keep my max reps weight lower. Second issue is once again on the flat bench is I really have to move my ass forward on the bench to keep the barbell in front of the peg during repetitions. If I could use a higher peg hole that wouldn't matter but once again not enough peg holes for adjustment. I'm six foot, if you are any taller I suggest something else. Otherwise, a fantastic sturdy setup for the price.

I've been using this bench for about 3.5 months and overall I'm quite happy with it. I'm a beginner who had done a little dumbbell and weight bar stuff over the years but had never done a bench press in my life. I didn't feel like it made sense to go to like a power cage setup so went with this. It's a 4 star rating so I'm am absolutely satisfied but I'm going to breeze through the positives as I think it's the negatives that might help others decide if this is what they want. Positives: It came undamaged; the setup instructions were clear; it's seems sturdy, well built and no piece looks or feels shoddy; everything works and fits correctly; it has held up without any problem so far after 3+ months of daily use; I was not expecting to like the preacher curl pad but I am loving doing preacher curls (which I hadn't done before); aside from adding some padding to where the leg lift portion contacts the rest of the bench and the barbell crutches in general (more on those in the negatives portion) I haven't needed to add my own improvements to the equipment; though I am not utilizing it yet, I like the squat rack on the back, it's well padded too, and love the weight pegs on the bottom to hold extra weight plates. I'm excited to use this thing everyday and leave happy with the workout. Negatives: Like others have reported it came in a box that was severely damaged. The weight of the equipment and the lack of stabilizing foam means the weight doesn't get dispersed across the box and so heavy points break the thin cardboard and the plastic straps around the box cut into it and break the cardboard. Happily there was a significant amount of plastic and cardboard wrapped around ends and edges, so while the state of the box had me expecting a return, I only found a single small scrape when I opened everything up. Still, they need to ship this better. I do not like bench press "crutches" (the pieces that hold the barbell) that come with the unit. They extend 7" from the vertical posts and, for me, were very much in the way while doing bench presses. Even when I consistently cleared them they were on my mind while I lifted. They are also, like others have reported, not coated or wrapped in anything so they immediately scratch and scuff (and hearing it happen every time you put the weight down sucks). The safety "crutches" (that you install lower in case you can't get the bar back up to the normal crutches) extend 10" out from the vertical posts and are also not coated but both of those things are fine, for me, as you place these low enough to not interfere with your lift and they should rarely, if ever, actually come in contact with the barbell. The last thing I don't like about the unit is the vertical posts. While they are absolutely sturdy and generally satisfactory, they have an odd dimension and too few holes. I decided to buy j-hooks to replace the 7" crutches but the vertical posts are 2" x 2.5" (rather than the more common 2"x2" or 3"x3") and so I had to by 3"x3" j-hooks and then use spacing foam to prevent the hooks from leaning (I also tried 2"x2" hooks but they just didn't clear the 2.5" side of the posts). It ended up working out fine but a more traditional sized post would have been better. It also seems like there should be twice as many holes in the vertical posts for placing the crutches/j-hooks. The holes are 5.5" apart from the top of one hole to the bottom of the next. That seems like a dramatic distance to me. The placement works out for me but just barely (though it's not uncomfortable at all, thankfully) and it really feels like the holes I'm using are the only possible placement that would work for me. It would be nice to feel like there were some options with something that is constructed to be "adjustable." In general, I'm happy with the purchase and I'm using it daily.

I bought the two-piece option 10 years ago. I honestly forgot it came with a rack for the bar and holder for weights. I use the bench with a Valor fitness power rack I bought on Amazon as well. This bench is great because it does so many things in my small home gym. I can use it for bench, dumbbell bench, incline, db incline, preacher curls, leg curls, leg extensions, nosebreakers, and more. I can even do decline bench and decline db bench if I want as it will negative incline. I can also attach the preacher curl attachment backwards, put my legs over it and hook my ankles under the leg curl pads to do situps when it is declined. I'm about to go work some nose breakers now and I was just looking at this bench thinking I should give it 5 stars. I consider it to be a good value for a home gym. It is fairly stable, the height is good. I think if you wanted to use it to step on and off it may be a little wobbly for something like that if you don't do it at the top. My ceiling height is too low for that in my basement gym. It is a bit large, but it is easy enough to pick up and move around. It does not fold up at all.

I almost ordered the Marcy MD 867, which was getting hard to find.....then I researched and found the MD 857 and am glad I did. From what I can see, the 857 is actually better designed and has all the features of the 867. When using the leg extension, your feet do not touch the floor. The 6 roller design is a must. The seat back can be adjusted to near vertical, but this is not a lockable position, still usable though. Although a 7' weight bar would be more conducive to the width of this unit, I am presently using a 6' bar without problems. With a 6' bar, there is little room for error when racking the bar, but a spacer on the bar can be used to position the weight plate farther from the upright. I have attached a pic for clearance reference. I really like the plug-in bar racks on the 857 versus the 867. Although the seat is a little loose upon adjusting your weight, once I began my exercise, it didn't seem to distract me or make me feel unsafe. Also, putting this unit together from the box was very easy. All the needed hardware is included in two blister packs and are labeled with description and part number. The hardware I received in the blister packs was exactly what was needed to complete the unit, down to the last washer. Also, this unit is capable of using weight plates with 1" holes....just don't install the Olympic 2" plugs onto the weight holders during installation. Overall, this is a really nice unit for the price. It may not be designed for commercial use like at a gym, but for home use....I think it is a really well thought out, sturdy, and well designed unit. Kudos to Marcy for putting together such a nice and universal bench for a reasonable price point.

bought this about a year ago when I wanted to start working out consistently but couldn’t make it to the gym anymore because of a toddler at home. My main goal was chest workouts, and for that purpose, this machine has done a solid job. I mostly use it for flat, incline, and decline chest press, and it feels stable even at heavier weights. I’ve done flat presses with up to 170 lbs including the barbell, and I also use it for squats with around 150 lbs, and it has held up without any wobbling. For the price, it’s definitely sturdy and well built. That said, not everything is perfect. The preacher curl and leg extension attachments are okay, but they’re not the strongest part of the machine. I don’t really use them and ended up removing them altogether since I have a functional trainer for biceps and a separate leg extension machine. The bench itself is adjustable and works well for shoulder presses too. I regularly do dumbbell shoulder presses on it, and occasionally overhead barbell presses. I also sometimes use it to do biceps using dumbbells, working out abs, triceps using a small bar. I'm 5’10”, and the size and setup fit me well. When I first got this, I weighed around 135 lbs. After using it consistently over the past year for chest, shoulders, and legs, I’m now about 172 lbs. While the results obviously come from consistency and diet as well, this machine has made it much easier to stay on track at home. Overall, it’s not a perfect all-in-one machine, but for the price and for core lifts, it’s very solid. If your main focus is chest and basic compound movements, this is a very good buy for this price. All the best!

I am am happy overall... Here are the negatives: 1. the seat/back cussion do not feel durable and the seat itself has some movement both ways. It doesnt feel like it will break for me (i am 180lbs) but a larger person over 200lbs it would be something to consider. 2. Assembly by myself took about 100 minutes. The instructions are clear, but the screws are all similar, and sometimes you need to pay extra attention to make sure you are grabbing correct one. I assembled it by myself, but the instructions state you should have 2 people... on a few spots a second set of hands really would have made things noticeably easier. 3. IT HAS A WEIGHT LIMIT OF 300lbs, and 600lbs TOTAL WEIGHT (that means you and what you put on the rack on bottom). it will never be an issue for me, but this is NOT the bench for power lifters or other hardcore people. Here are the Positives: 1. Lots of features - Bench, leg and arm curl, squat, situps are all easily done. 2. Value - You get a LOT for the $. 3. Visually Appealing - It looks like you spent a lot on it. 4. Great Beginner Bench - this bench will last me until I am too old to lift, can hold enough weight and i am already feeling sore without even pushing the limits. If you ever want to squat or lift over 300lbs, this isnt for you. but for 90% of out out there who are just trying to save a trip to the gym, this is great.

This bench is amazing at its cost. Good squat rack and bench. It wobbles a little which worried me at first but 2 months in it hasnt failed me once. There is NO DECLINE SETTING, you slide right off and even if you didnt the rack is too far away for you to even reach the bar at that level. The preacher curl pad is good, but when u try to use an Ez bar or barbell instead of the attachement you hear the wood start to crackle. This scared me so i only use the attachment since im pretty sure itll break in half. Leg curls and leg extentions are done with no problem, the pads are very soft. The rack is just a tad bit too close together. Im 5'9 and my grip is a little wide on the bench press and i sometimes worry that my hands will get pinched when trying to rack the weight, its happened to me a few times so i shortened my grip which wasnt a problem, but if you have long arms im not sure this would work. My bar rests with about an inch of space between the knurl marks for reference. The rack is not connected to the bench which is cool because you can have more flexibility with your workout. The weight plate racks on the sides that hold the weights ALWAYS come off its incredibly annoying. I use it to hold my 25lb plates and when i decide to take the last 25lb plate off it just pulls the entire holder off completely. Very comfortable bench, it is soft and firm. The bench does NOT go at a 90 degree angle. Youre looking at maybe 105-115 degrees. You can still do shoulder press movements but you wont be at a 90 degree angle is all im saying. It took me about 2 hours to assemble but its been worth it. I paid $130 for this bench but i can see paying $180 as still being a good value for all that you get in this package. Im frequently using 225lbs on this thing with no problems. If you bench 300+ and squat 400+ I DONT KNOW if i would trust it. But if youre just starting to lift or you want to stay in shape, rehabing an injury, need weights but youre not strong enough to even think about using 300+ lbs then this is a good investment in your health.

I am very pleased with the versatility of my bench. It was easy to assemble and seems to be very sturdy. The bench inclines easily and feels solid. Leg extensions and curls are very easy to do as well. The preacher curl pad and handle are removable making it easier to do other exercises. The squat rack is well designed and separate from the bench again adding versatility to the set up. I was fortunate to buy it on sale and it's an excellent addition to my home gym.

-Muy facil de armar , tiene un manual que a simple vista se entiende. -Se siente muy resistente, aunque el banco se mueve una vez sentado se queda estable -Importante el tamaño de la barra , la mia apenas entro pues mide 123 cm de camisa a camisa (donde van los discos) el ancho total del aparato es justo de 120 cm incluido los postes, por lo que si la barra es mas grande en el tubo (sin las camisas) si entra sin problema. En mi caso fue muy justo. -Tiene muy buen diseño y versatilidad como gimnasio en casa, tambien tiene esos adaptadores para meter discos olimpicos o estandar -Con respecto a los limites de peso , en caso de llegar a rebasarlos lo modificare y listo. -De lo que me mas me gusto fueron los soporte para poner la barra para hacer sentadilla -El unico pero podria ser los cojines y tapas plasticas que no estan del todo fijas pero se pueden fijar con pegamento en dado caso , no me afecta en nada. Por el momento estoy a gusto , llevo ya varias semanas usandolo a diario.

Great value for money, good sturdy bench and would recommend this bench to anyone.

Esta bueno este banco de gimnasia de pesas, no fue tan complicado armarlo, solo no hay que mezclar los tornillos y con la guia que trae se arma rapido. El banco es estable, tanto en press de pectorales como la funciones para piernas. Un plus que le veo es el accesorio para hacer biceps y que el soporte de la barra no esta unido al banco lo cual permite hacer sentadillas. Puede usarse con barras y pesas de una pulgada pero tambien trae accesorios para discos olimpicos. Todo esto, complementado con unas mancuernas, permite tener un programa completo de ejercicios. Muy buena relacion calidad/precio.

I'm going to cover all the important aspects of this product (assembly and build quality, use, complaints/who this might not be for) to hopefully help you come to an informed decision. But TL;DR, a great product I highly recommend, especially if you're just starting out. If this review is helpful please rate it so! Assembly: Putting this product together takes a bit of time, but nothing ridiculous. I had help putting it together and would recommend having someone help you if you could, it makes it a lot easier to have one person holding some parts as you tighten and fit the pieces together. Took us just over an hour to build. Build quality is great, seriously did not expect something so sturdy for this price. The cushions and foam pads feel great too. There shouldn't be any wobbling so long as you've tightened everything properly and built it on level ground. After prolonged use (several months) you'll notice some dings and scratches from the weights, but nothing major aside from that. Just make sure you tighten it as recommend every couple months of use. Also, I have gotten a couple cuts and scrapes while using this, but mostly due to my own carelessness (be careful with the plastic that fits at the end of the foam pads haha). Use: Using this is great. The adjustable bench works very well in the inclined, flat and declined positions (there are footpads to hold you in place during declined benching). I've benched ~200 lbs on it with no worries, while someone was sitting on the bench with me. Squatting feels good on this as well (I'd recommend leaving the bench in the declined position while squatting to make sure you get full range of motion), with the adjustable pads meaning most people at any height should be fine using it. The preacher curl/leg extension attachment is fine. It's only rated for 100 lbs which isn't too much, but you can just compensate by performing more reps. Plus considering most products in a similar price point don't have this attachment, or they're rated for less, I consider it a nice bonus to have. For hamstring curls, finding a position that feels right for you does take some playing around, but once you've got a position you're comfortable in, it works well. If you've got long dumbells like me (20 inch adjustable), some exercises can be awkward, but again only a mild complaint that you should be able to work around. So for the most part unless you're quite an experienced lifter (squatting/benching 3 plates or more) this product will work quite well for you. Complaints: These are all pretty minor and nitpicky, but issues I've run into nonetheless. -The plastic end comes off the foam pads and they start sliding off, especially during leg extensions, sometimes annoying having to put it back in between sets -The pin holding in the preacher curl bar is quite short, never had it come off mid rep but something you have to keep in the back of your mind to make sure you're not curling at an angles so it doesn't come loose -The foam pads get bent out of shape pretty easily, not a major problem as they still function, mostly just aesthetic As for who might have problems with this, I can say, I've had people in all height and weight classes use it with little complaints. If you are below 6 ft you should have no issues whatsoever for the main bench or the preacher curl/leg extension. A 5 ft 2 friend used it and had trouble unracking and re racking the weight for squats so you might want to put some sturdy surface underneath to stand on. A 6 ft 2 friend used it and complained leg extensions and hamstring curls were a bit uncomfortable, but not too major. A 220 lbs friend used it with no complaints. Now a few final tips I have. Keeping the preacher curl attachment on you can use it as back support for seated tricep extensions. When benching, roll the barbell forwards, then set yourself up under the bar and unrack it to make sure the hooks don't get in the way. Same with squatting. Overall I highly, highly recommend this. It's one of the cheapest yet highest quality ways I've seen to build a full home gym setup. Having this along with a barbell and some dumbells, you can complete a full body program with ease. I've had good experiences when I had to contact customer support with a question as well. For nearly everyone, I think this will be a perfect setup. However, if you're very advanced, very tall, or very heavy, I'd recommend getting a full rack setup. Won't be cheap but you may have some issues with this product at that point. Thank you for reading, again please rate if you found this helpful :)