GMWD Chest Press Machine, 1050LBS Bench Press Machine with Independent Converging Arms, Adjustable Flat Incline Bench for Chest, AB Workouts, Shoulder Home Gym Equipment, V1

Pros:super easy to put together by yourself, though expect about 2 hours of time. Have an adjustable wrench and a socket handy.Sturdy, well made. the range of motion is exactly what i want and is a really unique take on a bench press, far better than the seated ones or using a smith machine. I'm in my 40's and still have the brain of a 25 year old lifter and I like that its a really safe way to lift heavier when i'm solo 285lbs felt stable! I have not tried decline, but really never liked decline benching so I don't think i'll mess with that.It's also very functional for shrugs, which IMO should be called out on the listing! The angle is perfect for them.Lastly it really takes up very little space. By flipping the bench upward it further saves space when not in use. Very small footprint.I'm beyond happy that something like this was available for the price range, and if I elect to add any other piece of equipment, I will be checking this company out.

This bench press is awesome unbelievable

My local gym got rid of their machine bench press, replacing it with free weight benching. I much prefer using machines since I don't need anyone to "spot" me on those and it just feels safer altogether, allowing me to use more weight. I therefore looked around for a machine that I could install at home, since benching is one of my favorite exercises.I picked this machine primarily because it was advertised as folding up nicely. That's important to me because I don't have a lot of space to work with.Setup was very easy. The instructions say that you need two people to set it up, but that's really not necessary; I did it all myself in under 30 minutes. There are two sizes of bolts/nuts and you will want to use a ratcheting socket wrench to attach them, since the included wrenches are frankly useless (I actually used two wrenches per attachment which made everything go a lot faster as I could ratchet from both ends). You really need to gronk down the bolts hard so that it's stable.The hardest part of assembly is, ironically, the lightest part -- putting on the bench. This is because the drawings are so tiny that it's difficult to see which holes are for the bolts and which are for the restraining pins. I needed to use a magnifier for that.One other irritation is that the bearings fall out of their sockets pretty easily while you are assembling pieces; there is no lip that keeps them in. There are four of them and they are held in place with cable ties during shipping, but one of mine was missing a tie and the bearing were just loose in the box. Since they are assumed to be in the right place, they aren't referred to in the instructions, so it took me a minute to figure out where they went.Once it was put together, though, it was very stable. I picked up some used Olympic-sized weights from a local sports store and started using it. The armature is incredibly smooth -- actually smoother than the machine that I had been using at the gym. There are weight clips for Olympic-size weights, though you barely need them since the handles are angled up. (It also supports 1" weights, though there are no clips. and I actually recommend the 2" size anyway -- if you don't already have weights -- since they are much easier to put on.)I love this machine so much I am using it every morning, not just on "chest day." It folds up nicely when I'm not using it (see picture), though I tend to only fold up the bench as I prefer to keep the weights on the arms rather than taking them off and putting them on all the time. Besides bench presses, I also do (with the bench folded up) suitcase lifts and shoulder shrugs, and it all feels totally natural. (I haven't tried the foot cushions for situps/crunches yet, since I tend to use an exercise ball for those.) I will probably start using the bench for free-weight bicep curls as well so save my back some pain.I am taking off one star, and while you might think it's because of the assembly issues, it's actually because of the weight storage. Although there's plenty of room on the front of the legs to have placed weight spindles, they are actually placed on the back, and therefore very difficult to get to if your machine is up against the wall. I've ordered a couple of weigh holders that are intended to go on a wall and instead I will just drill them into the front legs to make weight storage more convenient.

I absolutely love this product and have been using it for a couple months and already have seen progress. It's nice to not have to have someone spot in you. Putting it together was pretty easy and didn't take too long. Highly recommended for people who want to have something at home.

Awesome piece of equipment. I’ve been a weightlifter my whole life, and obviously knowing that the flat bench press is one of the worst exercises to do for your shoulders as you age, but being a knucklehead it’s tough to get away from it. Much safer independent cams and works almost 100% like dumbbells Without throwing them onto yourself as you lay back.

I already have a good Smith Machine in my home gym, but I find that incline bench presses on the Smith hurt my shoulders (I do perform decline bench presses on the Smith without issues). I purchased this chest press machine from GMWD hoping to continue to build my upper/mid pectorals without injuring my shoulders in the process.Delivery: The machine arrived in perfect shape and I had no issues. It came right to my garage door. The shipping box was robust (heavy cardboard) and well sealed (strapping and heavy-duty tape)- no notable tears or holes.Unpacking: The machine inside of the box was thoughtfully packaged and took mere minutes to unpack and carry to my gym location. No parts were damaged in transit.Assembly: This machine was exceedingly easy to assemble with just a few tools and took me less than one hour in total to assemble (probably closer to 45 minutes). There were no problems - instructions were straightforward.Floorspace: The compact design of the GMWD Chest Press Machine takes up minimal valuable real estate in my home gym. I absolutely love that the full-length padded bench folds up off of the floor when not in use! This feature makes such a huge difference in reducing the machine's footprint - awesome!Quality and Construction: The chest press machine is attractively finished, looks great, and is rigid and sturdy. I am about 6 feet tall and 230lbs; I feel 100% secure while on this machine. There is no wobbling or creaking - solidly built.Using the GMWD Chest Press Machine: The machine is easy to load with weights. Getting under the lift handles is a breeze as they are supported by adjustable arms. The upward converging arc of the lifting arms is smooth and feels natural; I have not experienced any shoulder pain while performing chest presses! I love that I can exhaustively work my pecs without a spotter or any concern that I may aggravate my rotator cuffs. I feel significantly more taxing of my pectorals when performing converging chest presses using this machine versus bar bench presses. I am expecting great results in the coming months!Further, I like the plate storage spindles at the rear of the machine so I can park my weights locally after I finish my chest workout. I look forward to using this machine on chest day!Customer Service: I had a small issue with one of the parts being drilled incorrectly. I messaged GMWD here on Amazon and they promptly got back to me. They went out of their way to replace the part swiftly. They were kind and professional. I received the replacement part, and my chest press machine is now perfect!Value: This machine is a bargain at the current price. It amazes me that I can get a piece of equipment on this level at this price in 2024!!I highly recommend GMWD and this chest press machine.