Stamina Hyperextension Bench 2014 - Adjustable and Foldable Exercise Bench Roman Chair with Smart Workout App - Up to 250 lbs Weight Capacity

I was going to get one of the cheaper $72 models, 6 months earlier. But they had a stock out, during peak of pandemic. When I went back to order one, I noticed this one was $20 more, but looked more substantial. And reviews were better. So I ordered it. Arrived fairly soon. Assembly was a bit detailed, even for a former bench mechanic like me. But the instructions were fairly clear, and very specific, in sequence, with good illustrations. Not only is it very stable and sturdy, it also has some space between the two hip/thigh pads. That is a big plus, for an adult male. The cushions are thick and firm but flexible. The parts all fit together with excellent tolerances. On other assembly-required equipment in past, I often encounter inscrutible instructions or impossible diagrams, or missing parts. But this one was perfect. Five stars. And it helps my back a lot. I don't have back problems but this will help prevent them from developing. Most guys my age do have or develop back problems. I'm 5'7" and 150 lbs. This equipment is a fine fit for me. Estimate it would work for a person down to about 5'0" and up to about 6' 0". Might work beyond that, but I wouldn't know.

I am 5 foot three with a long torso and short legs. This still comes up too high on my abdomen when I have it at the lowest position. I will need to put something under my feet to allow the pads to hit me at my hips rather than my lower abs to properly do the exercise. It’s not the greatest machine but I think it will do just fine for a home gym, provided I find some way to make me two or 3 inches taller (for my feet position). I do not agree that a 4 foot 9inch person could benefit from this machine as Stamina has advertised. My unit was missing a grip pad on the handles. Assembly was easy ** I lowered the height adjustment bar (where the pads are located) all the way to the bottom And this helped. But that means the adjustment knob does not go through the adjustment hole in the adjustment pole. when you tighten it up it just hits the metal bar and does not go into the adjustment hole as it’s gone all the way to the bottom. this will make more sense if you are assembling the unit. That being said, tightening the knob does keep it stable. I guess if someone is 4 foot nine they would just have to try it out and see if it works. And be sure to wear shoes while you use this machine as this will increase your stability and give you a little bit more height for the pad. sorry for the long review but hopefully it will help someone else!

This bench is pretty stable. I am 5'11" and 187 lbs. I purchased it for the sole purpose of strengthening my lower back to see if I can remediate some minor discomfort I have been having as I got older. The bench came in a well padded medium sized box. Instructions were pretty clear and comes with 2 wrenches and all the bolts to assemble it properly. Fairly easy to put together and once adjusted to fit your body size, it provides solid support for back exercises. I am sure this can accommodate a person that is over 6' feet tall without any issues. I have not tried any other hyperextension bench, but if you only want to strengthen your lower back muscles, this is a good bench. I keep my bench in the garage and plan to use it regularly so I cannot speak as to how easy it is to put together.

Want to strengthen your core and lower back for under a $100? This is a great unit! Sturdy and easy to use. It basically does one thing (back extensions) but does it very well and fits a variety of body sizes. I’m 54 years old and this is the best my back has felt in years. You get a stretch when your body is down and build lower back muscles on the way back up. Much more stable than it might appear! Very satisfied!

Had it together in less than half an hour. Solid little bench. I found it it’s not only great for lower back and glute development, depending on what height you raise the pads, it can also be turned around and used as a preacher curl bench. Great value for money definitely recommended. I see some reviews complaint that it’s not as sturdy as the ones in their gyms… this is currently a $120 piece of equipment. I don’t think those people have any idea what the heavy duty gym equipment costs.. no idea at all. This is just fine for in home personal use.

It's not a bad product, but the material it is made of isn't the best. I use it daily and the area where my thighs sit seems to lean a bit to the left side - nothing that prevents me from doing the exercise, but just a bit annoying when I look at it. It was easy to put together, probably took about 15 minutes. I'm 5'9", but had to put the pads all the way down on the lowest level since the pads would grind into my groin area. So if you are short, not sure this will work well for you. Overall, okay equipment to supplement your home workout gym, but I probably would try to buy something of higher quality if I buy another one in the future. I do get a decent workout with this equipment, the lower back pain I've had over the years has noticeably decreased.

This is a great product for the price. I'd pay another 20 bucks easily if they would do two things. Make the handles arc forward as their current position is very awkward and I feel bad for really out of shape people using them while getting in position on this chair and use a quick release for the height adjustment. To make this thing stable you have to really crank down on the adjustment knob and I'm the only one in the house that can loosen it once I tighten it to my satisfaction. Other than that this thing is great and works as good as my gym roman chair. I'm 6'3" and 225 and this is very stable and comfy for me.

I bought it because I was having back problems and having muscles back there might help right?? my thinking. Well it helped greatly. it is above average in sturdiness, yes it does wobble a bit during the exercise for for the price its worth it, Not enough to be concerned, but I do also weigh 220 lbs. 5"10". recommend it folds away easily too.

excelente calidad, acabado y diseño sencillo, plegable, se ve bastante resitente y robusto, habrá que ver con el tiempo si se mantiene así

Great Foldable Stamina Hyperextension Bench! - well designed - comfortable to use - excellent welds - excellent paint job - easy to assemble I'm a happy customer - 5'6" - 155 Lbs. Thank you for a great product at a reasonable price!

It's been years since I bought something with instructions this clear and easy to follow Company deserves a reward for just that.

I notice the price has gone up since I purchased this item. That being said, it was easy to assemble and works well enough. While it seems to be sturdy enough, I still recommend using a couple of C-clamps to lock the back legs to the floor to prevent any potential lifting if you are top-heavy.

I didn't want to spend a lot of money or have something that takes too much space. It does the job.