Valor Fitness DF-1 Decline/ Flat Bench

I purchased this gym to use for a variety of home exercises. There were many less expensive alternatives, but I'm serious about fitness, and I was more interested in having a piece of equipment that I could count on for everything I'd need it to do. When I received the item, assembly was fairly manageable, and didn't take more than an hour or so. I've been using this bench a few times a week for roughly 3 months, and it has held up great so far. The function of the adjustable incline is smooth and simple, and the bench is very stable for me (68" tall, 170lbs). The only thing I would seek to improve on this bench is the quality of the leather, it seems thin compared to most commercial grade benches I've used, but for my personal use, I'm confident the leather will last for a long time without failure. I'm very glad I made this purchase, and the reason I chose this bench over the other valor model was because the other model has a bar running vertically across the bottom, connecting the legs. It's important to buy this (unconnected leg) version because if you want to raise the incline by putting the back legs on a step or elevated height, the bar on the other model bench would get in the way; this model, however, accomplishes the task effortlessly. I would recommend this decline bench for any one who wants a sturdy piece of equipment that will last a long time without needing repair.

• How accurate was the sizing? Accurate
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Outstanding
• Was the product free of any manufacturer defects? Yes
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes