I guess I should do a better job researching, but I wanted a machine that could easily support heavier weights for myself, and be easy to use for my son who is just now delving into weightlifting as a teen. The bench looks nice and was relatively easy to put together, however, the small weight retaining bars on each side are tiny and larger weigts just dont fit well, and the clasps are small as well. Additionally, I thought the weight press itself was all one piece, but each side lifts independantly, and has made it a little more difficult for my teenage son to adjust too.

This bench is a god-sent I had a broken foot for 2 months and needed to stay in shape. Not only did it take two days to get here it took me 1/2 hr to put it together. Plus I was able to work out my shoulders, traps, chest, Tricpes................I just wish they had a incle bench...............Elmo