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

I’m really impressed with the GMWD Chest Press Machine. Overall, this machine is smooth, solid, and genuinely a joy to use. The independent converging arms feel great during presses and allow for a very natural range of motion. Once set up, it feels sturdy and well-built, and it’s an excellent addition to a home gym for chest, shoulders, and even some ab work. There were a couple of minor downsides, but nothing that ruined the experience. Some of the arms arrived with dents, and the box didn’t include assembly instructions. That said, customer service was excellent — they quickly provided the instructions so I could start assembling right away and also offered a partial refund for the cosmetic damage, which I really appreciated. The pop pins can be a bit stiff to pull out at times, but for the price point and overall quality, it’s a small trade-off. All things considered, this machine delivers great value for the money. It performs smoothly, feels durable, and is backed by responsive customer support. I’m very happy with the purchase and would recommend it to anyone looking to upgrade their home gym without breaking the bank.

No complaints on this one at all. Of course for the price I don’t expect this machine to be strong enough to survive a nuclear bomb lol. You can move the arms to the sides if you put strength on it and could possibly bend it, but who the heck works out like that??😂 gotta go read a book if you somehow break this machine. This machine is fantastic, it holds so much weight and really hits the pectorals. There are many levels to the protective bars to lay the arms in once you’re finished working out. You will NEVER need a spotter with this. The machine is very comfortable while working out and is very easy to use and understand. There were no missing parts at all and assembly was very easy with easy to read instructions. I was able to adapt to this machine very quick and easy and you can actually do many exercises with it. I use it for bench pressing and then to work out my back as well. Versatility is good

This is a fair and un-compensated review. This is a very sturdy and effective bench. I do not hesitate to recommend it. It is far more than a chest press. Its design lends itself to many more exercises. I especially like the space saving design. This works exactly as it should. Some of been critical of the instructions and assembly process. Are the instructions perfect, no. That said they are more than adequate. In places I wish the instructions were clearer, but again it is NO BIG DEAL. It is relatively easy to assemble. Everything lined up as it should and I had no issues with parts or hardware. I am very happy with this purchase. In fact, I purchased the ab machine from GMWD!

I really like this machine. I watched some YouTube reviews about it and thought it could work for what I need. A bench press like machine that I can max out to failure without risk of injury or needing a spotter. Combine that with the ergonomic arched range of motion that it has and I think this is a winner. I only knocked off one star because parts of the machine had dings and dents that I don't anticipate will affect functionality or durability. I had a socket wrench set but the nuts and bolts were mostly a bit too big so I had to use a monkey wrench and a small adjustable wrench. I wouldn't even try using the strange throwing star type wrench tool they included. Even with my meager tools I was still able to unbox and put together completely in under 2 hours. No doubt having the appropriate socket wrenches would have sped things up, but I don't believe you need two people to do this. The instructions were adequate, but they weren't as much instructions as they were very clearly labeled diagrams or explosions, showing each part clearly and where each different piece connects and which bolts go where. Surprisingly, the flip up feature does seem to save a lot of space, especially where I've placed this on my porch. One of the reviewers I read said that the bench pad was thin and cheap. The cushioning is plenty and I don't foresee any issues with it. Because I'm leaving this outside and I live in the desert with extreme hot and cold and rain and wind I modified the bench pad seat by leaving it inside the plastic bag, and then wrapping that in spare synthetic leather that I had left over from another project. I did this so that this bench can handle the extreme weather that is coming. Leaving the plastic bag on underneath my additional layer should protect the foam from the elements. I could certainly see how after a year or two outside in extreme heat and rain depending on the quality of the synthetic material that it might disintegrate. Hopefully with this modification I will just have to replace my outer layer but only time will tell. But considering I got this for under $180 in the red color, which looks awesome, even if the entire machine had to be replaced in a few years, the investment would be worth it. Again only one star knocked off because I don't know why there was dents and dings on several of the parts. But the only looks I care about are my future massive pectorals and back that I will get from using this machine.

This is a great heavy duty machine, especially for the money. Easy set up, works great, keeps you lined up.

This is perfect for a home gym setup! It is really well made, easy to put together, and light enough to move around when needed. The weight collars are plastic though, and held onto the spindle via set screw, so not sure how durable that part is, but will be easily replaced if needed. You can leave them off and run the smaller diameter plates if you have those, so that's nice. I don't like the "incline" function at all, because it basically puts you so low to the ground, but it's doable. I got this on a huge Black Friday sale for $185, and super happy about that!

The bench itself is very easy to assemble, and feels pretty solid. The bench is plenty long enough for most heights. I have a shoulder injury I am recovering from and this is much easier on my shoulder then a barbell bench press. As you lift upwards the arms converge and give you a great natural feeling almost like using dumbbells for bench press. The bench folds up when you are not using it if you are tight on space. Overall its a great piece of equipment for a home gym, and the supports have plenty of adjustments for a customized feel.

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.