Powerline PCH24X Roman Chair Back Hyperextension

by Powerline

Product Features

• Roman chair/back hyper extension supports abdominal, back, gluteus, and hamstring training
• Two by two-Inch heavy-gauge steel construction with a wide base to eliminate rocking
• Electrostatically applied powder coat finish
• Measures 36 x 46 x 25-Inch (height x length x width) assembled
• 10 Year frame warranty, one-year warranty covers all other parts

Product Description

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The PowerLine Roman Chair Back Hyperextension allows you to build critical core abdominal and lower back strength as well as work your glutes and hamstrings. Built for stability and safety, the chair boasts a two by two-inch thick, heavy-gauge steel construction with a wide base to eliminate rocking. The machine has an electrostatically applied powder coat finish to keep the surface unmarred and measures 36 by 46 by 25 inches when assembled. Built to last, the Roman Chair Hyperextension carries a 10-year frame warranty from Powerline.

Product Description

PowerLine Roman Chair Back Hyperextension. Your abs and lower back are crucial to your everyday activities. You must keep them strong and tight to avoid painful injuries. This Roman Chair Back Hyper lets you train abs, back, glutes and hams in complete comfort and safety.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 46 x 25 x 36 inches ; 42 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 43.6 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: B000RYQDRS
• Item model number: PCH24X
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,649 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #59 in Sports & Outdoors > Exercise & Fitness > Strength Training Equipment > Core & Abdominal Trainers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Working Light Weight Product, March 20, 2010

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Aaron Brewer "AaronB71" (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Powerline PCH24X Roman Chair Back Hyperextension (Sports)

After a lot of shopping I purchased this Roman Chair. It arrived well packaged and clean. The instructions were a little complicated, but not terrible if you are used to assembling things. You definitely need a set of socket wrenches and/or fixed monkey wrench to assemble it.... a ratchet is even better(adjustable crescent won't do it, neither will a suregrip plyers. Nuts and Bolts are large and need to really be tightened for the chair to be stable and work properly. So if you don't have these tools be aware that you will need to buy or borrow one.. I can't remember the size, approximately an 11mm I think. Then it is stable, I am almost 5 11" and when I started using this I was nearly 190, and stability wasn't a problem. If you have tightened all the bolts and it continues to feel unstable, try putting sandbags or equivalent weights on the chair's feet, I did this at first, and it helped. The overall extension is good, but the rear bar to catch your ankles is a little short, its adequate, but if your coordination is off, tired etc, it wouldn't be impossible to slip. I extended the bar with some pipe I bought for a few dollars at that hardware store, and its a little more secure. This was something I just did, but may or may not be necessary.

Its not the cheapest of these machines, but its close, and compared to what I have read and seen of others if you are looking for a simple home version of this piece of equipment, this is a reasonably priced, light duty version of one. I like it, and the price was right. If you want something more substantial then consider spending more money, but this is a good work out machine, stable, essentially comfortable, simple. functional. Hope this is helpful.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I was hoping for, February 8, 2009

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Brian "T Shirt Guy" (Orwigsburg, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Powerline PCH24X Roman Chair Back Hyperextension (Sports)

I am 6'2",210 lbs and was looking for a durable back extension machine that was big enough for me. This product met my expectations and was a great price. Was also very easy to put together.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars OK for light use but . . ., November 11, 2009

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Fred C. Mcclanahan "Agent-19" (Shreveport, LA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Powerline PCH24X Roman Chair Back Hyperextension (Sports)

I'm a personal trainer with my own fitness studio. I purchased this even though many of my clients can't use it due to back issues - so, for occasional use, it will do fine. It wouldn't last a week in a commercial gym - but for home use, it should do what it's supposed to do for years.

It comes with no instructions on use OR assembly, but the assembly is straight forward using the basic tools you probably have.

A word of caution. If you have existing lower-back issues (diagnosed or not), do hyperextensions with great care!