Weight bench (incline/decline)

[ChroniC]

Moving to a new room, and its large but i want to fit in a compact bench.
Its not massive enough to fit in the whole weight combo or multigym.

I am looking at this,
http://www.ukfitnesssupplies.co.uk/mall/productpage.cfm/UKFitnessSuppliesLtd/WEEVBE7035/55375

Its 49 pound which is a reasonable price as far as i have seen, with free postage considering the weight.

However is this good? And can anyone recommend anything better for £50 or less, maybe one that folds down to sotre under bed, or attachs to a wall!
IM coupling this with 2 25kg dumbells, and a 50kg bar bell.

Thanks

 

[red11]

To be honest I'd get a proper weights bench, because unless someone is spotting you with the barbell I don't see how it's possible to bench press (heavy) alone on that bench. You can just get a basic bench without the flyes and leg extension as well seeing as you're a bit pushed for space. A few benches can even be folded. I'll try and find you an example.

 

[Goatboy]

A bench like that combined with something like this:

http://www.prosportuk.com/detail/2/146/320

gives you the scope for most worthwhile exercises

 

[red11]

I never even thought of doing something like that, but thanks for posting that link because I'm after a squat rack as well.

 

[Chong Warrior]

Decline bench is the best possible exercise for the chest. It stimulates the pectoral muscle fibres more than incline or flat bench exercises do.

 

[Euro_Hunter]

Personally I would save up a bit more a get a heavier duty bench, you would soon outgrow that one if lifting heavy weights.

I just got one of these, very sturdy and can handle upto 1000lbs:

 

[Alchemy]

What exactly is the difference in incline/decline other than the angle of your body? /silly question

Well I assume they do different parts of the muscle, but I can't be sure.

 

[Chong Warrior]

What exactly is the difference in incline/decline other than the angle of your body? /silly question

Well I assume they do different parts of the muscle, but I can't be sure.

Incline stresses the upper chest

 

[Alchemy]

Incline stresses the upper chest

Ah, I see thanks.