Buying a weight bench

I am a female (not in my 20s) trying to get into free weight
training.

I have spent some times reasearching which brand (and model) of flta/
incline/decline bench to buy and am at a loss.

I would get standard bar (1 in and free weight) but I can't find the
locking collar I like, like the ones in the gym.

Any help?

mm wrote:
> I am a female (not in my 20s) trying to get into free weight
> training.
>
> I have spent some times reasearching which brand (and model) of flta/
> incline/decline bench to buy and am at a loss.
>
> I would get standard bar (1 in and free weight) but I can't find the
> locking collar I like, like the ones in the gym.
>
> Any help?

MM, what is your question? If its about bars, are you talking about
standard or Olympic? AFAIK, standard bars are thrown in with a
package. Yes, you can buy bars separately but generally without the
collar. So, if the collar is that important to you, buy the bench
that comes with a bar that has a collar you like.

I wound up buying a weight set to get the collar I like.

If you're talking Olympic, I know nothing about them.

Do you also have a question about benches?

Dan the K.

On Mar 7, 2:27 pm, "Dan" <kaliush...@att.net> wrote:
> mm wrote:
> > I am a female (not in my 20s) trying to get into free weight
> > training.
>
> > I have spent some times reasearching which brand (and model) of flta/
> > incline/decline bench to buy and am at a loss.
>
> > I would get standard bar (1 in and free weight) but I can't find the
> > locking collar I like, like the ones in the gym.
>
> > Any help?
>
> MM, what is your question? If its about bars, are you talking about
> standard or Olympic? AFAIK, standard bars are thrown in with a
> package. Yes, you can buy bars separately but generally without the
> collar. So, if the collar is that important to you, buy the bench
> that comes with a bar that has a collar you like.
>
> I wound up buying a weight set to get the collar I like.
>
> If you're talking Olympic, I know nothing about them.
>
> Do you also have a question about benches?
>
> Dan the K.

The question is about the bench as stated in subject title but I also
decided that may be someone would know about the locking collar I was
searching. Someone did send me an email and the one I like was listed
at the website he gave and it's for 1in bar which I plan to get.

I perfer to buy individual weight plates, not the set.

About the bench, my dilemma was what brand to get that's sturdy,
stable, and comfortable + easy to adjust positions. Otherwsie, I'll
end up not using it.

On Mar 7, 2:27 pm, "Dan" <kaliush...@att.net> wrote:
> mm wrote:
> > I am a female (not in my 20s) trying to get into free weight
> > training.
>
> > I have spent some times reasearching which brand (and model) of flta/
> > incline/decline bench to buy and am at a loss.
>
> > I would get standard bar (1 in and free weight) but I can't find the
> > locking collar I like, like the ones in the gym.
>
> > Any help?
>
> MM, what is your question? If its about bars, are you talking about
> standard or Olympic? AFAIK, standard bars are thrown in with a
> package. Yes, you can buy bars separately but generally without the
> collar. So, if the collar is that important to you, buy the bench
> that comes with a bar that has a collar you like.
>
> I wound up buying a weight set to get the collar I like.
>
> If you're talking Olympic, I know nothing about them.
>
> Do you also have a question about benches?
>
> Dan the K.

I should let you know that after spending a lot of time a while back,
I had my mind set on buying BodyCraft F320 Flat/Incline/Decline
Workout Bench $299 at http://tinyurl.com/2ztmkt
but then I saw a review on epinions.com about it no locking properly
at 90 unless you do something creative.

BodyCraft F320 Flat/Incline/Decline Workout Bench at Epinios:
http://tinyurl.com/2har79

"My only other quibble is that at the flat position and the 90 degree
incline -- the bench does not completely lock - there are slots that
the pin engages in and thus there is some play - that gets annoying.
There is a knob on the bottom to take out this play but why should I
have to use a know -- just make the slots as holes and use a tapered
pin to engage in the holes for positive engagement and no slop. "

So now, I am at a loss.

Today, I started thinking about Nautilus but then I saw someone saying
this in a forum at http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=1012864:

"I need a bench to go with my power rack. I had ordered the Body-Solid
Flat/Incline/Decline Bench GFID 31 but when I got it all set up the
bench was way to high in the flat position my feet wouldnt touch the
ground. So I sent it back, now I need to get me a FID bench but I'm
scared this will happen again. And I see that some benches don't list
there dimensions. So what are the benches that will work for me?"

Any recommendation on a bench similar to Bodycraft 320 but with secure
holes

On Mar 8, 7:57 am, "mm" <amanda772...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> On Mar 7, 2:27 pm, "Dan" <kaliush...@att.net> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > mm wrote:
> > > I am a female (not in my 20s) trying to get into free weight
> > > training.
>
> > > I have spent some times reasearching which brand (and model) of flta/
> > > incline/decline bench to buy and am at a loss.
>
> > > I would get standard bar (1 in and free weight) but I can't find the
> > > locking collar I like, like the ones in the gym.
>
> > > Any help?
>
> > MM, what is your question? If its about bars, are you talking about
> > standard or Olympic? AFAIK, standard bars are thrown in with a
> > package. Yes, you can buy bars separately but generally without the
> > collar. So, if the collar is that important to you, buy the bench
> > that comes with a bar that has a collar you like.
>
> > I wound up buying a weight set to get the collar I like.
>
> > If you're talking Olympic, I know nothing about them.
>
> > Do you also have a question about benches?
>
> > Dan the K.
>
> I should let you know that after spending a lot of time a while back,
> I had my mind set on buying BodyCraft F320 Flat/Incline/Decline
> Workout Bench $299 athttp://tinyurl.com/2ztmkt
> but then I saw a review on epinions.com about it no locking properly
> at 90 unless you do something creative.

Better pic at http://www.bodycraft.com/320.tpl

BTW, I got soemone offerign this to met at $247. w/ free shipping. And
Arm curl and leg extension also at < $99 as advertised.

>
> BodyCraft F320 Flat/Incline/Decline Workout Bench at Epinios:http://tinyurl.com/2har79
>
> "My only other quibble is that at the flat position and the 90 degree
> incline -- the bench does not completely lock - there are slots that
> the pin engages in and thus there is some play - that gets annoying.
> There is a knob on the bottom to take out this play but why should I
> have to use a know -- just make the slots as holes and use a tapered
> pin to engage in the holes for positive engagement and no slop. "
>
> So now, I am at a loss.
>
> Today, I started thinking about Nautilus but then I saw someone saying
> this in a forum athttp://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=1012864:
>
> "I need a bench to go with my power rack. I had ordered the Body-Solid
> Flat/Incline/Decline Bench GFID 31 but when I got it all set up the
> bench was way to high in the flat position my feet wouldnt touch the
> ground. So I sent it back, now I need to get me a FID bench but I'm
> scared this will happen again. And I see that some benches don't list
> there dimensions. So what are the benches that will work for me?"
>
> Any recommendation on a bench similar to Bodycraft 320 but with secure
> holes- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

"mm" <amanda772008@yahoo.com> writes:

> On Mar 7, 2:27 pm, "Dan" <kaliush...@att.net> wrote:
>> mm wrote:
>> > I am a female (not in my 20s) trying to get into free weight
>> > training.
>>
>> > I have spent some times reasearching which brand (and model) of flta/
>> > incline/decline bench to buy and am at a loss.
>>
>> > I would get standard bar (1 in and free weight) but I can't find the
>> > locking collar I like, like the ones in the gym.
>>
>> > Any help?
>>
>> MM, what is your question? If its about bars, are you talking about
>> standard or Olympic? AFAIK, standard bars are thrown in with a
>> package. Yes, you can buy bars separately but generally without the
>> collar. So, if the collar is that important to you, buy the bench
>> that comes with a bar that has a collar you like.
>>
>> I wound up buying a weight set to get the collar I like.
>>
>> If you're talking Olympic, I know nothing about them.
>>
>> Do you also have a question about benches?
>>
>> Dan the K.
>
> I should let you know that after spending a lot of time a while
> back, I had my mind set on buying BodyCraft F320
> Flat/Incline/Decline Workout Bench $299 at http://tinyurl.com/2ztmkt
> but then I saw a review on epinions.com about it no locking properly
> at 90 unless you do something creative.
>
> BodyCraft F320 Flat/Incline/Decline Workout Bench at Epinios:
> http://tinyurl.com/2har79

That looks like an acceptable bench to me. Especially considering how
much weight you are likely to use with it. If you have actually seen
one of these and it is comfortable, then I don't see what the problem
is.

> "My only other quibble is that at the flat position and the 90
> degree incline -- the bench does not completely lock - there are
> slots that the pin engages in and thus there is some play - that
> gets annoying. There is a knob on the bottom to take out this play
> but why should I have to use a know -- just make the slots as holes
> and use a tapered pin to engage in the holes for positive engagement
> and no slop. "

First of all, I am not entirely sure how much utility there is with a
bench that is inclined 90 degrees. Even the back of a normal dining
room chair inclines more than that. Chances are good that instead of
supporting you this sort of slant will actually push you forward.

If you want to lift something straight up over your head my advice is
to stand up. If you can't lift a dumbbell to your shoulder with two
hands there is little chance you are going to be able to press it over
your head anyhow.

As for the rest, well, I haven't seen the bench in person, so I won't
comment, but I bet it functions adequately. On the other hand, for
the money you propose spending you should be able to get exactly what
you want.

Heck, newyorkbarbells.com has a whole pile of benches that fit your
price range and they include dimensions on all of them.
Alternatively, check out your local sporting goods stores.

Jason

On Mar 8, 8:29 am, Jason Earl <j...@xmission.com> wrote:
> "mm" <amanda772...@yahoo.com> writes:
> > On Mar 7, 2:27 pm, "Dan" <kaliush...@att.net> wrote:
> >> mm wrote:
> >> > I am a female (not in my 20s) trying to get into free weight
> >> > training.
>
> >> > I have spent some times reasearching which brand (and model) of flta/
> >> > incline/decline bench to buy and am at a loss.
>
> >> > I would get standard bar (1 in and free weight) but I can't find the
> >> > locking collar I like, like the ones in the gym.
>
> >> > Any help?
>
> >> MM, what is your question? If its about bars, are you talking about
> >> standard or Olympic? AFAIK, standard bars are thrown in with a
> >> package. Yes, you can buy bars separately but generally without the
> >> collar. So, if the collar is that important to you, buy the bench
> >> that comes with a bar that has a collar you like.
>
> >> I wound up buying a weight set to get the collar I like.
>
> >> If you're talking Olympic, I know nothing about them.
>
> >> Do you also have a question about benches?
>
> >> Dan the K.
>
> > I should let you know that after spending a lot of time a while
> > back, I had my mind set on buying BodyCraft F320
> > Flat/Incline/Decline Workout Bench $299 athttp://tinyurl.com/2ztmkt
> > but then I saw a review on epinions.com about it no locking properly
> > at 90 unless you do something creative.
>
> > BodyCraft F320 Flat/Incline/Decline Workout Bench at Epinios:
> >http://tinyurl.com/2har79
>
> That looks like an acceptable bench to me. Especially considering how
> much weight you are likely to use with it. If you have actually seen
> one of these and it is comfortable, then I don't see what the problem
> is.
>
> > "My only other quibble is that at the flat position and the 90
> > degree incline -- the bench does not completely lock - there are
> > slots that the pin engages in and thus there is some play - that
> > gets annoying. There is a knob on the bottom to take out this play
> > but why should I have to use a know -- just make the slots as holes
> > and use a tapered pin to engage in the holes for positive engagement
> > and no slop. "
>
> First of all, I am not entirely sure how much utility there is with a
> bench that is inclined 90 degrees. Even the back of a normal dining
> room chair inclines more than that. Chances are good that instead of
> supporting you this sort of slant will actually push you forward.
>
> If you want to lift something straight up over your head my advice is
> to stand up. If you can't lift a dumbbell to your shoulder with two
> hands there is little chance you are going to be able to press it over
> your head anyhow.
>
> As for the rest, well, I haven't seen the bench in person, so I won't
> comment, but I bet it functions adequately. On the other hand, for
> the money you propose spending you should be able to get exactly what
> you want.
I am also looking into body solid models (specifically GFID 71) which
have U shape leg but bodycraft 320 is smaller in L and W and I need
all the space I can save.


>
> Heck, newyorkbarbells.com has a whole pile of benches that fit your
> price range and they include dimensions on all of them.

Unfortunately, they don't give the height from the ground to the seat.
Probably because most are for men.

> Alternatively, check out your local sporting goods stores.
I have been to sport authority. I have seen bodycarft quality at
another store. There is a body solid dealer I'll go visit to see the
quality.

Thanks.


>
> Jason- Hide quoted text -
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"mm" <curiousnfirewall@gmail.com> schreef:

>I am a female (not in my 20s) trying to get into free weight
> training.

> I have spent some times reasearching which brand (and model) of flta/
> incline/decline bench to buy and am at a loss.

Eleiko has the COOLEST bars and plates. Not sure if they sell benches.

> I would get standard bar (1 in and free weight) but I can't find the
> locking collar I like, like the ones in the gym.

Ask the gym owner where he bought the equipment.

--
Pete