The simple, effective challenge of a free weight workout remains one of the most efficient ways to build strength and muscle mass. The Universal Five-Position bench, from parent company Nautilus, offers positions of -10, 0, 15, 30, and 45 degrees, and dozens of exercises to challenge your entire core and upper body. Its contoured shape
The simple, effective challenge of a free weight workout remains one of the most efficient ways to build strength and muscle mass. The Universal Five-Position bench, from parent company Nautilus, offers positions of -10, 0, 15, 30, and 45 degrees, and dozens of exercises to challenge your entire core and upper body. Its contoured shape and five-inch foam rollers ensure a safe and comfortable workout, while stabilizer levelers provide a stable base on almost any type of flooring. The bench measures 17 by 25 by 51 inches (W x H x D). It has a 250-pound maximum user weight and a maximum combined user weight and lift load of 430 pounds.
Model
Universal
Decline Bench
Universal
Five-Position Weight Bench
Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Bench Series 3.1
Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Bench Series 5.1
MSRP
$99.99 $169.99
$199.00
$279.00
Number of Positions
1
5 total
-10° / flat / +15° / +30° / +45°
4 total
-10° / flat / +45° / +90°
6 total
-17° / flat /+30° /+45° / +60° / +90° Bench Description Single piece
Single piece top
Standard seat Single piece top
Rounded seat for legs
Two piece top
Rounded seat for legs Leg Brace
Yes – fixed Yes – fixed Yes – Removable Yes – Removable Maximum Weight
200 lbs
250 lbs 300 lbs 300 lbs
Dimensions
(L x W x H)
45″ X 17″ X 25″
51″ X 17″ X 25″
56″ X 26″ X 20″
56″ X 26″ X 20″
Assembled Weight
16.3 lbs 33.4 lbs 55.1 lbs 61.7 lbs Warranty
Frame: 2 years
Upholstery: 30 days Frame: 2 years
Upholstery: 30 days Frame: 2 years
Upholstery: 30 days Frame: 2 year
Upholstery: 30 days
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Lots of pros, correct weight limit, and decline “secret” A weight bench is a simple enough thing but the exact details of making a good one are very important. Universal / Nautilus studied each one and really got it right with this one. I looked at many benches around this price point and felt like they all fell short somehow and I looked at more expensive benches thinking you get what you pay for and a more expensive bench must be better, but Universal really knocked this one out of the park and got it right. If you use dumbbells and maybe situps (no barbell*) this bench has everything you need and nothing you don’t (which would mean excess size and weight!). Speaking of which, if you don’t want the leg supports the bench is designed and painted such that you can leave that off and it looks equally sharp.*see edit/update at the bottomPros:Solid- when the box for this bench showed up I was surprised at how light the box was. It actually had me worried as I’ve tried out benches that felt…
Fantastic value bench For only ~$100, I don’t know if you can do better. I heard bad things about the cheapo Apex bench and wanted something that wouldn’t kill me. It was between this or the Bowflex benches. Since I hear bad things all the time about Bowflex products and they’re all horrendously overpriced, I went with this one.Pros:- Sturdy (430lb weight limit). No qualms about stepping on this holding dumbbells.- Very comfortable. Wide enough for an average person to lie down comfortably. Good height and length. Foam is dense but not hard and the surface feels VERY nice to the touch. Higher quality than I’d expect from a $100 bench.- Easy enough assemblyNeutral:- Item is slightly different than bench pictured. There is no rounded cushioning under your knees, it’s just a flat cushion. It also appears to be lower than the one pictured.- I’m 5’11″ and the top of the bench hits my very upper neck. If supporting your head is important, be weary…