I've been hunting for a bench press that is not crazy expensive and isn't the type where you lie down and press up. I found it at last! I am so happy with it. It's compact to fit in most spaces. It isn't too heavy, but it's sturdy. I like that you can adjust the seat to sit straight up at a 90* angle or go back from there all the way to 180*! It's easy to adjust the resistance too. I'm nearly 65 and used to lift weights in college and then quit. I'm back at it, and this machine is very good. The foot panel is huge. I like to place my feet halfway off the panel for a deeper muscle feeling; you can adjust your feet in different directions and work other muscles like the inner and outer thigh. It has two sets of hand bars to hold on to if you want to. I'm at a seven and it's pretty good resistance, but it goes all the way to 12. My husband, a lifelong runner with great legs did 12 and was extremely impressed. He said he could actually go to 10 for less of a workout. All in all, this is a 10 out of 10, a five out of five. It's esthetically pleasing, moveable, sturdy, comfortable for my bony backside and just great in every way. Do be prepared to work on putting it together for a bit over an hour if doing it alone. There are lots of small parts, but everything is there and the instructions are clearly explained. Read more
I’m a former bodybuilder, but I sustained a debilitating leg injury on my job and can no longer squat or leg press heavy. I’ve been hoping to find a small, affordable leg press machine for our home gym, and this Pasyou PM35 is a perfect fit. It’s hydraulic, so requires no weight plates. (Let’s clear up one thing: the piston has 12 resistance settings, but is no way the advertised equivalent of 1300 lbs of weights!) My equally disabled husband and I assembled it in about 3 hours. I laid out all the components, labeled them, and placed them in six groups according to the six steps of assembly. The directions are very easy to follow, with excellent illustrations. Everything bolts together perfectly; but I suggest using rachets and larger allen wrenches instead of the serviceable but small tools that come with it. Lastly, I suggest buying some non-slip bathtub appliqués to affix to the very slick surface of the foot plate. Bottom line: this is a nice, high quality, lightweight piece of equipment, which will work perfectly for my physical therapy. Photo of the Pasyou PM35 leg press machine on the cardio side of our home gym. Read more
I did a ton of research on benches and found most to be in 2 categories. high end/overpriced and the rest that would get the job done if I chose carefully. The length was an issue on the lowest price ones. I am 5'10" so it appeared this was the cutoff difference and required at least units that were 38"+. Stability was most critical; for reference I am 217lbs and using up to 40# dumbbells. The bench arrived quickly and I was even more impressed seeing it in person. Literally, a monkey can assemble it... only 4 cap nuts to attach. Took about 5 minutes total. It is decent quality and very stable. My only criticism is the large cushion gap (about 3") and the flat seat height (about 20"). I knew both of these were going to be an issue as is the same with over 90% of these. If PASYOU would lower the overall height to about 17" and close the gap by contouring the cushions; this product would easily be the best selling bench on Amazon, especially for the under $100 I paid. Read more
I am a woman who likes to lift weights and needed a bench. I bought this due to price and the description sounded good. It is perfect! It is so well made. It is sturdy and solid. I did bench press with about 50 pounds and it doesn't move a bit, totally solid on my floor. It was super easy to put together. The foot rests are nice as they are adjustable for your size or comfort. It looks really nice as well. The red striping is nice. It is cushioned just right. Not mushy and not too firm. The adjustments for the back are perfect as well. I could do all my dumbell lifts perfectly. It is very solid when you adjust the back. The metal finish is very very nice. As for folding to store it. I at first found it a challenge to do it, but once I did it a few times it's super simple. It fits right behind a chair nicely in my living room. I leave it out most days but when I have company or need the room I fold it and slide it behind the chair. Just perfect. All the bolts and fittings are excellent. For the price of this bench, I would recommend it highly. It is made so well and is so solid. It has made my workout so much better. A perfect purchase! It arrived really fast after ordering as well. Fast assembly, and I was working out! If you need a bench for your home workout do not hesitate to buy this, it really is perfect. Read more
First I have to say how impressed I am with the customer service. I had an issue with the bench and I emailed customer service and they got back to me right away and fixed the issue. Kudos to them. In terms of the bench, I like it's sturdiness, easy to assemble, easy to fold up and it is an attractive bench. The areas that could use improvement is that there is only two decline settings. One that is too slight and the second which is way to steep. Also, the incline does not go to a 90 degree angle. Honestly, this does not bother me as there are an adequate amount of incline options. This bench is not shorter than usual but at 6 feet 2 inches, the length is just right. If I was any taller, it may be too short. In summary, great value for a sturdy, easy to assemble and fold bench with a company that provides excellent customer service. I am very happy with my purchase. Read more
