Body-Solid Powerline (PFID125X) Folding Bench - 7-Position Adjustable Weight Bench for Home Gym, Incline/Decline, No Assembly Required

I was expecting this bench to be OK and of sufficient build quality but I was expecting to make a compromise in functionality and quality for maximum space efficiency and mobility. Turns out I got the latter as needed but this bench is actually super solid and stable, and while I do wish the back pad had a little more width (it’s tapered to cater to dumbbell lifts which is a plus for that purpose) it’s comfortable and ergonomic. I’m 6’ 190ish and broad shouldered and I feel well supported.The bench sits lower than most adjustable benches and this allows stable footing and leg drive when pressing. The gap is barely noticeable when laying flat. Padding is nice and firm with a nice feeling texture and decent grip. Super easy to fold up and unfold and wheel around. I would never expect a folding bench to be this robust however and was always skeptical of this concept. I love that is has a legit low incline setting and 7 altogether- not common at this price point. The seat pad is fixed but so far not finding this bothersome and I might partially be able attribute this to the footing aspect I described above. It’s an attractive looking bench and happens to match my Powerline rack I purchased at the same time. Both were on sale recently and I feel like I got an incredible value on this setup. The fact it was ready to go out the box was of course an icing on the cake as well. Body-Solid packages their equipment very well in my experience, it arrived as one would hope it to, had to reapply the little padded decal however. Can’t go wrong with this bench if you need a good mix of quality and sturdiness and space saving features for a home gym

Others have pointed out why this is a great bench, and some have pointed out some negatives. Here's my take:Pros:Easily folds up in 2 quick steps to be only about 6 inches thick, and is easy to stand in a corner since it isn't too heavy and has wheels on the rear support (the wheels don't touch the floor when in use, only when folded and stood on end).Sturdy and heavy enough to support a lot of weight.Comes preassembled, just folded in the box.Has 7 positions, from decline (-17 deg) to upright (85 deg), including flat (0 deg). I don't know what others are talking about when they say it doesn't go truly flat. My digital bubble level doesn't lie.Has a locking bar for the feet (yes, it's a little too close to the floor, so that the feet don't completely clear it, but it works).Looks good with silver metal and black vinyl.Decent price and free shipping with Amazon (at the time of this review).Cons:The cushions are stapled to the wood, which might come loose at some point, but as long as you're just lying on it and not playing tug-of-war with it, it probably won't be a major issue.The styrofoam that cushioned the bench in the box left some adherent residue that I had to scrape off with my fingernails, but it did come off.Conclusion:After looking and looking for a versatile bench that was compact and easy to store away when not in use, I think this is as close to ideal as I'll get. I'm happy I bought it.

Just to start off, I've had the Powerline Bench for a little over 9 months now with moderate to heavy usage. It has been used at a minimum of 4 times per week by myself, wife and also friends. I am no writing this review after opening, it has been through 9 months of moderate to heavy usage.Short Review: Must have item for any home gym, stable, durable. Good buy so far with moderate to heavy use.Long review:If you are looking for home gym equipment than this is the right place to be looking. People who buy home gym equipment often forget that one of the most important equipment is actually a STABLE and durable bench. In my small opinion, the Powerline bench is very stable and I have used it upwards to 400 pounds (myself with weights included) and the bench holds well. No shakyness of the frame except for the head board. There is some small wiggle room there but not to the point of annoyance. I actually chose this over a lot of the other benches due to the way it holds positions.There is a metal framed bar that you can adjust to the 7 positions and that gave me a lot of confidence. Many other benches only had only a metal pin to hold positions, and that seemed a bit too hokey for me. I needed something solid that will not fail if I were to lift heavy. The Powerline bench offers 7 adjustable height setups which is very adequate for everyone to use. Although it does mention 7 positions, I would argue that it is only suitable for 6 positions. The decline position doesn't seem to fit in well for me, I feel as though I am falling off the bench while in decline.The cushioning is fantastic. It isn't too soft nor too hard, just right in the middle. Stitching is also pretty good, I haven't seen anything come off and my bench still looks brand new after all these months. I've seen a lot of comments about the adhesive on some of the stickers being annoying but I did not find anything wrong with my bench.There are a few con's to this bench if you are wondering. My biggest issue with the bench is the head board. It narrows down to much for me and I do have a wide frame. It measures 10.25 inches in width and narrows down to 8.25 inches in width towards the head. It can be annoying at times but I have gotten used to it (One star taken away for this, I would have preferred a bench that was 10.25 all the way in width). Another issue that I've found was the gap between the head board and the seat. There seems to be like a 2 inch gap there and it can annoy some people.Pro's:1. Very stable bench2. 7 advertised positions (my opinion is 6 positions)3. Good cushioning as well as stitching4. Very stable bench5. Did I mention that it was stable?Con's or improvements:1. Head boards narrows down to 8.25 inches, make them all 10.25 inches in width from bottom to top (1 star taken off for this)2. Small gap between head board and seatOverall this is a decent bench for anyone deciding to start their own home gyms.If this review was helpful in anyway, a simple CLICK below for YES would help me know what else to review in the future. Thanks. --JY