Best Fitness BFFID10 FID Bench

by Best Fitness

Product Features

• Combination flat, incline, and decline bench for barbell and dumbbell exercises
• 5 starting positions, from 10-degree negative decline to 70-degree positive incline
• Comfortable 1.75-inch upholstered pads; durable powder-coated finish
• Safety pins and bolts for easy adjustments; compatible with preacher curl assembly
• Measures 18 x 17 x 54.5 inches (W x H x D); carries 3-year warranty

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Bring everyday strength training into your living room with the Best Fitness BFFID10 bench. Ideal for barbell and dumbbell exercises, the bench is functional, compact, portable, and durable. The bench offers five starting positions--from a 10-degree negative decline to a 70-degree positive incline--along with durable and comfortable 1.75-inch upholstered pads. Once you've chosen the proper position, you can use the bench for dumbbell presses, bicep curls, shoulder presses, ab crunches, and just about any other sitting exercise. No other piece of equipment offers as much exercise versatility as a combination flat, incline, and decline bench.

The Best Fitness bench is also cheaper in the long run than joining a health club, which can be an expensive, time-consuming routine. Now you can achieve measurable benefits for your overall health by committing to a regular fitness regimen in the comfort and convenience of your own home. Other details include a durable powder-coated finish, safety pins and bolts for easy adjustments, and compatibility with a preacher curl accessory. Fully assembled right out of the box, the BFFID10 measures 18 by 17 by 54.5 inches (W x H x D) and carries a three-year warranty.

Product Description

Best Fitness home workout equipment is manufactured to the same high standards as those set by industry leader Body Solid. Affordably priced and ergonomically designed to fit any household, Best Fitness machines are tested tough and proven effective for a slimmer waistline, defined chest, stronger back, well muscled arms and legs and healthy cardiovascular workouts.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 55 x 19 x 44 inches
• Shipping Weight: 41.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000VLPTV8
• Item model number: BFFID10
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,464 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #11 in Sports & Outdoors > Exercise & Fitness > Strength Training Equipment > Benches

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Bench for Small Spaces, September 23, 2009

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Linus Gibson "ElderDude" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Best Fitness BFFID10 FID Bench (Sports)

Trying to find a suitable bench for small spaces can be a real chore. Fortunately, the Best Fitness BFFID10 FID bench is a worthwile solution to that problem. Out of the box, assembly is a 2-step process - secure the incline back to the seat hinge using the included steel rod and alan wrench, and lock the legs in place with the included safety pins (for those intending to leave it in one position, the legs can be secured with bolts, nuts and washers instead, which are also included along with the appropriate tools).

You can choose from 5 incline back positions and 3 locking positions for each leg, allowing you to set it up for a variety of flat, incline, and decline exercises. At first glance, the incline back doesn't appear to lay perfectly flat but once the legs are locked into place, only the seat itself is at a very slight incline. While its perfectly flat, you can hold onto the handles of the incline back during ab crunches and other ab exercises, a nice bonus indeed, not to mention it's upgradeable with the optional accessories Best Fitness makes for this bench.

One of the key highlights of the bench is its size. End to end, the bench measures about 3-1/2' when in the flat position, though this can be a bit of a double-edged sword. It's great that it doesn't take up a lot of room, but this also doesn't make it an ideal bench for tall people. If the length from your pelvic bone to the base of the back of your head is longer than this, you may want to consider a longer bench. The bench is also on the somewhat skinny side, measuring only 9-3/4" at its widest point, so keep that in mind when factoring in your body type.

Another key highlight is its storage-friendliness, allowing you to store the bench under a bed or in the back of a closet, which is a fantastic feature that is lacking from most home workout benches in general. However, there's a bit of a missed opportunity here - neither the legs when completely folded in nor the incline back while in the flat position can lock into place. Instead, there are 2 steel loops on each leg for securing them together with a bungie cable or strap, and the incline back just hangs if stored vertically. For these reasons, the bench is best suited for being stored under a bed.

Overall, the Best Fitness BFFID10 FID bench wins in the versatility department. The cushioning should provide admirable support throughout your workouts, but the cushioning is pretty firm so don't expect it to compare to the likes of your mattress or favorite sofa. It's also a little disappointing that the legs and incline back cannot be locked into place, which can make storing the bench in closets a clunky ordeal and further keeps it from being a 5-star product in my opinion. Still, the solid construction, expandability, and low price tag for this portable bench make it well worth the investment regardless.

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars worth every penny, April 25, 2008

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housewifeman - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Best Fitness BFFID10 FID Bench (Sports)

This is a small bench and low to the ground. I am 5'10" 170lb and my son is 6'2" 222lb and we both use it easily, so the smallness is an asset for our limited area but the size does not limit any exercises. We use dumbbells a lot and this bench is perfect for those exercises. Easily adjusts in seconds and is sturdily built. We already have a bench that is attached to our weight machine and I thought this new bench would get limited use but its portability/movability and its ease of adjustment have made it our main bench. We also put the back at a high angle and use it for dumbbell preacher curls. Extremely happy we got it!

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Bench!, February 9, 2008

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Barrett Withers (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Best Fitness BFFID10 FID Bench (Sports)

This is a super bench for the price. It has 4 different height adjustable positions and each leg can be either folded or reclined to a different angle to further incline or decline this bench. Also both legs can be folded to make a great floor bench for floor presses as well or to simply be tucked away until your next workout. This is a great product that came already put together right out of the box. If all of best fitness's products are of this quality then they've got a new full time customer.:)