NEW Pro Fitness Folding Workout Bench (Argos) | REVIEW

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I recently got my hands on one of Argos's new Pro Fitness Folding Workout Benches for the ridiculously low price of £159.99. I thought I'd make this video to showcase the product and inform anyone who is considering purchasing one.
Product details:
The ultimate workout package, this Pro Fitness Folding Workout Bench can help you reach your fitness goals. Perfect for weights exercises you can help build and tone a range of muscles including your chest, back, arms and shoulders. It also includes a detachable preacher curl and leg curl station, 1 x 5ft bar, 2 x 45cm dumbbell bars, 6 x 5kg, and 8 x 2.5kg vinyl weight plates. When you're finished it folds easily for storage.
The adjustable height preacher pad is perfect for bicep curls as well as a leg extension and hamstring curl attachment for helping build your lower leg muscles.
It folds completely flat when you're finished so you can store it easily.
Maximum user weight 110kg (17st 5lb).
General information:
Size H120, W165, D174cm.
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@nathanfree7576 3 года назад

Ive had this for like 8-12 months and i cant lie ive loved it. I love how its not just a bench press and bench, its got the leg curl, leg extension and preacher pad. Not had any problems yet so thats great. Would recommend great price - and you get weights, dumbells and a barbell included

@ludwikk1531 2 года назад

Can you squat with it or no ?

@nathanfree7576 2 года назад

@@ludwikk1531 not really no. you might be able to if u can go behind the bench maybe but ive never tried it

@leethomson5733 2 года назад

You can't even use it for legs unless you are 6 years old , it's pathetic rip off because you only get 5kg max weights and you can only put 3 on at most unless you're a child this simply is nowhere near enough weight for a grown mans legs therefore no good unless you don't do legs , I also wouldn't recommend squats unless you're have a squat rack as it's too dangerous , I don't recommend this product as I defo wasted my money there it lacks foam pads under the knees so no under knee support so your feet hot the floor , I really is a waste of money and won't benefit you in the long run , please take this advice seriously as these cheap benches can injure someone easily 👎👎👎

@nathanfree7576 2 года назад

@@leethomson5733 yeaaa its been a while from now and im more experienced and i now have a gym membership and go there. the leg extensions on the bench are definitely not the best and the amount of weight is definitely too low

@BasedNozz 2 года назад

@@nathanfree7576 do you think it’s good for beginners?

@Bfg12327 2 года назад

Cheers! Appreciate the review and walk through

@freestonsfinest4002 5 месяцев назад

I know I'm late to the vid but good job. Very clear, straight to the point. Just what I was looking for! Cheers

@tamasdardai5116 2 года назад

This is the best review I’ve ever seen 😂

@LukesGamePage Месяц назад

Thank you xxx Very helpful; defo worth the money then! Was on the fence about buying, but will defo do so now

@cyborshade2582 3 года назад

Really well made review! Thank you:)

@lukaskarlgerhard Год назад

really great review, you made me laugh out loud when you said you don't want the black specks on the carpet while proceeding to dust them off your hands on the carpet :D

@internetuser9342 3 года назад

great review mate

@singar365 3 года назад

Very useful. Thanks.

@djresource717 3 года назад

I brought alot of gym stuff argos, now I have, 2 weight training benches and weights ,,I also brought other weights as well, thanks argos

@jam99e 3 года назад

Cheers mate

@Jon__ 3 года назад

Thanks for the review, I managed to get one from Argos also. Before Covid-19 I would’ve described it as a cheap pile of awkward crap, post Covid-19 however, it is an amazing bit of equipment for a brilliant price! How perspectives change 🤣

@MCandMosRandomChannel 11 месяцев назад

lollll

@MrUltimaPro 3 месяца назад

Now they charge 250 for it

@Class1Adventures Год назад

Just bought this second hand. Great video to explain everything. Thanks 👍🙏

@MCandMosRandomChannel 11 месяцев назад

Hi, thanks for the Review. Does this bench not do decline? Thanks :) !

@lauraremeikaite6281 2 года назад

Hi can you tell me the size when is full folding and after when is full open H W D? I have small house and not shure if will be good size for me. Thanks

@___.___.___.___ 2 года назад

I used an impact wrench which is essentially a drill but for those nut bits, and my bench is extremely sturdy. I’m 5”10 and 90kgs, I use big weights too and I haven’t had a single problem of the bench wobbling. If you use your fingers to tighten a bench of course it will be moving around. But this is not to say it’s perfect. If you just want to get in some bench presses it’s just right. I wouldn’t even bother using those leg curls.

@___.___.___.___ 2 года назад

@Real Alpha i honestly forgot the size but it was between 11-13 if im not completely wrong. Best option is to get some nut bits between 9-18mm to be safe. And you need a nut bit drill if you want it to be completely sturdy without any wobbling. It comes with some shit thing that will break your fingers in order to tighten it even a little bit. I say invest in a nut drill with nut bits and you will find it very useful.

@beutifulstranger5637 3 года назад

Really made review Thankyou

@harrynogym Год назад

i love how u can bench press almost double what i can but i can dumbbell curl double what u can and im not saying i do curls wrong bc i don't but i like the bench and i just orderd one so it should be better than using my bed as a bed :)

@sA-rx5fb 2 года назад

The hand one can you change the weights on there on the dumbells

@FunnySlips00 3 года назад

Nice video, assume u can buy another more robust bar and use that instead right? Also will it fit in a car for pickup?

@LouisG403 3 года назад

Yeah i guess, although for me the bar has been absolutely fine - it's metal and weighs about 5-10kg. The bench came in 4 separate boxes which easily fit in my car if i put the back seats down!

@bradscott6657 3 года назад

@@LouisG403 Thanks for the breakdown of the equipment. I live in New York, wanted to know where did you purchase the equipment from? I need 1 asap.

@-JaM-836 3 года назад

@@LouisG403 I don’t trust those split bars with a bolt holding it together in the middle. Keep feeling the thing will come apart while using it. I’ll be using my solid bar. Great video, managed to buy one from Argos and will be collecting it soon 👍

@nathanfree7576 3 года назад

@@bradscott6657 argos idk if u lot have that in america lol

@lukecromie4486 2 года назад

@@-JaM-836 mate Theres a barbell bar AND the dumbbell bars

@user-cy2ju1ux5o 3 года назад

Great vid i wish u recorded the assembly

@FIshfood500 2 года назад

Same

@FIshfood500 2 года назад

I’m just away to build it

@carldean2597 2 года назад

It looks exactly the same as the men’s health one and I bet it’s made in exactly the same place just different branded😁👌🏼

@fahimhussain818 Год назад

Can you adjust the bench to shoulder press position?

@dominikoneill8980 2 года назад

what is the diameter of the bar and the hole in the weights?

@cianbonner7132 2 года назад

Does it come with any weights

@z41n_1x9 3 года назад

Just got one

@leethomson5733 2 года назад

Ok , like me you just joined the stupid club , hope you sent it back ?

@zimdollar3229 2 года назад

How can you do shoulder press on this bench?

@AngloSaxonVanguard 2 года назад

Do you think you'd be able to put a heavier thicker barbell on this? The one it comes with, looks a bit thin/flimsy and light for my liking

@leethomson5733 2 года назад

I also have one , I give the whole bench a thumbs down it's a pile of cheap crap and no good if you want to get bigger , the max for legs is 3 ×5kg weights , that's only good for a child , also real benches have supports under your knee's this doesn't so your feet scrape on the floor I have had weight benches for a lot of year's and this is by far the worst I have come across mate ☹️ .

@leethomson5733 2 года назад

Also squatting is very dangerous without a proper squat rack , please save up and buy one before you attempt squatting, 💪😎

@lunxr702 Год назад

It’s now £229, hopefully still worth it because you sold it for me 🤣

@charliefiggins5923 2 года назад

Got mine today and the allen key they provided literally wrote off the allen bolt in the big bar 😐

@khaled-ig1hz 2 года назад

Can you add more than 50kg on the bench

@Patrick-pv8km 3 года назад

Tip: take the hamstring curl pads off and put more plates on them trust me

@LouisG403 3 года назад

Good idea!

@Patrick-pv8km 3 года назад

@@LouisG403 take the preacher pad off too for leg exercises

@leethomson5733 2 года назад

Yip, you're correct sir exactly what I had to do but still not enough weight till I get heavier weight plates , I also wrap resistance bands aswell , too much hassle tho , shouldn't have to do this after spending the money on this item (s) .

@Vince27. Год назад

@@leethomson5733it’s like £100, what do you expect for that kind of money? It’s more like a younger person weight bench, spend £300 to £500 on one, and you’ll get a quality bench for that.

@2504stephen Год назад

I'm 6ft 1 and I can't put my feet flat on the floor when I bench press the recommended height for benches is between 42 and 45cm off the floor to top of cushion this bench measures 52cm way to high

@glenjordan540 3 года назад

Do you recommend this bench for people that are 6ft? Like was it awkward for you?

@LouisG403 3 года назад

Yeah i definitely recommend it - the bench itself would be no issue from someone over 6ft. It was only the leg extension bit that my feet were touching the floor on so if you're taller than 6ft you may have some issues there

@leethomson5733 2 года назад

@@LouisG403 No , not correct , I'm 5 ft10" and feet still hit the floor , as I keep telling people this bench is designed wrong , proper benches have foam pads under the knees so your legs go over the top which supports you while extending and keeping feet up from floor , the Chinese make a better effort with their products, that's how bad this is .

@chuwmumamark2848 Год назад

IM STRUGGLING TO FIX THIS AS IT DOESNT COME WITH ANY TOOLS. IVE GOT A SPANNER BUT I THINK ILL BE NEEDING ANOTHER ONE AS IT KEEP ROLLING WHEN TRYING TO SCREW IT

@codegreen5213 2 года назад

Just picked this up for £100 in the boxing day sale, seems alright for home workouts, had the same as you with the plastic rings, ended up just taking them off and dealing with the bar scraping metal on metal, can't really complain for the price though

@codegreen5213 2 года назад

@Ne Nap yeah you have to build it, you'll need spanners or sockets but it's not difficult to put together, took about ten mins!

@leethomson5733 2 года назад

Wish I read this the day you posted , would have told you not to answer the door LOL , it's a waste of money dude 😎

@motivationavenue20233 2 года назад

Could I do dumbell press on this?

@larylaryb5594 3 года назад

Would you recommend it for heavier lifting ?

@thatanimator2724 2 года назад

sounds like 60kg is as high as it gets x) sub-par warm up set

@Palteen87 2 года назад

if you purchase more expensive it will be sturdier. This one looks quite fragile

@leethomson5733 2 года назад

No chance , seriously this is for kiddies just starting out .

@Richard-ji7cu 3 года назад

would this support someone that is over 6ft and 100kg? also up to another 100kg of weights

@mrcarrotnose1152 2 года назад

@johnkelly5249 3 года назад

can you remove the preacher curl attachment. it looks difficult to do leg extensions with it in the way

@LouisG403 3 года назад

Yeah you can

@leethomson5733 2 года назад

You have to remove it yes , but just throw it away when you remove it as it is completely useless anyway , I mean sorry remove the leg attachment when curling as you won't be able to do legs with this bench as it has design flaws .

@nathanarkley5805 Год назад

how heavy is the bar?

@deutschlernenmitahmedshiri5522 2 года назад

Were the weights included? If they were, where did you buy this set?

@aarfan1408 2 года назад

They were and its from Argos

@cainhannah4393 2 года назад

for once the instructions make it actually harder to set up, great product tho

@ceec2999 2 года назад

For £140 should I get one of these its enough to get me started and then I can upgrade in future I don't know if 50kg is enough for me can you buy a new bar and re use the weights?

@leethomson5733 2 года назад

It ain't even good enough for a begginer , so until you have money for a real bench don't even consider buying this dangerous piece of junk , trust me I fell for it aswell x 😎

@PF11111 2 года назад

Do u think it is good for a squat rack aswell?

@jaydenmassey2088 2 года назад

If your 3 feet tall then yes

@bullseye3054 2 года назад

Cant you adjust the leg thing bit higher so you dont keep hitting the ground?

@leethomson5733 2 года назад

No , I have answered other comments on this it lacks the foam rollers that sit directly under your knee's which keep your feet up from floor and also help support while using leg extensions , if I knew this before I bought it I would be £ 150 better off , sorry dude we got ripped off instead of just getting ripped lol 😂 , hopefully my answers will save other people wasting their money 💰 .

@bullseye3054 2 года назад

@@leethomson5733 😂. Well gladly i didn't buy it and just started gym

@bullseye3054 2 года назад

@@leethomson5733 but spread this info more honestly i was so close to buying this

@leethomson5733 2 года назад

@@bullseye3054 yeah I have said this on quite a few comments , also on Argos reviews , it makes me angry when companies sell dangerous and unsuitable equipment bro , glad you found a decent gym dude 💪😀

@volleyballhd5583 2 года назад

Can you squat with it?

@41laureen 11 месяцев назад

Update6 months and I'm still loving this bench. ru-vid.comUgkxo_64lVTGMk7y4aXTPxPOcQ3YTLyQ6kYV I use it almost daily. I've gotten used to the small wobble and it's no problem at all. Love the storage, it folds right next to my weight set in the garage and hardly takes any space. I wish the covering material was a little bit tougher. I have a feeling that in a couple years it'll tear, but the bench is very well priced that I would just buy a new one.3 month usage review. Awesome bench for someone looking for compactness and storage. I did have to drill a couple holes to adjust my preferred seating position and leg bar position but that's only due to my personal preference. It's very sturdy for normal workouts, but for anyone going above 100# dumbbell press it wobbles ever so slightly. I would probably go with a fixed bench if that's the case. That being said i can accomplish 99% of my normal gym workout with this setup. Very happy with the purchase.

@rileyedwards1091 2 года назад

Can u link it plzz

@geremincoello4386 2 года назад

Cómo y donde la puedo comprar

@ermohammadanasumar1702 3 года назад

Link plz

@karimlashin3895 5 месяцев назад

Is there a decline

@MrUltimaPro 3 месяца назад

It's gone up to 250 now ?

@ionutonea1537 Год назад

it dosn t decline !

@majorroadworks316 2 года назад

Just got one of these, Argos have squeezed the price to £150 fanastic value. Gave up the gym due to covid, turned my garage into a gym this being the last item. I have noticed that Amazon do the same weights do you think a couple of 10's would be ok on that bar. I should add that I'm not trying to turn myself into 2 completely seperate gorilla's 🦍🦍just trying to hold my shirt up.👕

@majorroadworks316 2 года назад

@Real Alpha Sorry mate, only just seen this. It comes only with an allen key and says you need an adjustable spanner. A 16mm and 17mm spanners would be useful if you have them. Possibly 2x adjustable spanners.

@VarunKumar-fs2oy 3 года назад

Are those pvc weights? if they are then it suck (cause pvc weights are shit they broke easily and are filled with sand or soil ) .

@surveyoffice5121 Год назад

Should I do incline or flat bench first?

@imzi_2974 Год назад

incline targets upper chest more and make your pecs look more aesthetic and fuller

@roshneepersad1426 3 года назад

Hi can the rack be used as a squat rack

@diarmaidoregan6781 3 года назад

Not really but try it if you like

@sakhawatrahman4961 3 года назад

Judging from this video I would say that the rack is too low for squats.

@leethomson5733 2 года назад

No no no , do not attempt to use the rack , it's too low and only designed for pressing , you will only risk severe injury to your back , definite NO .

@benevans5012 6 месяцев назад

What's the maximum weight the bar/bench can hold. Could you bench 100+kg on there? 😅

@MrUltimaPro 3 месяца назад

I've done 109 on it and used cast iron weights

@greekstyle9924 2 года назад

Just incase anyone has the the same struggle with motivation that I did, the instructions to build, for whatever reason, look way more complicated than they actually are when you get into it lol

@greekstyle9924 2 года назад

@Real Alpha It was a while ago but I'm pretty sure the only thing I needed was an adjustable wrench that *did not* come with the bench :)

@fatbudzz4205 2 года назад

How can i make it more sturdy????

@leethomson5733 2 года назад

By not building it , just keep it in the box and send it straight back to Argos , save up till you can afford a real bench it will be better effort n the long run .

@fatbudzz4205 2 года назад

Been ok so far bud and I'm 20 stone. Still had to join back to the gym as there is no were near enough weights

@marcelinoolivar2284 2 года назад

Mgkno po?

@BitcoinMoney8 2 года назад

Any idears why that is?

@leethomson5733 2 года назад

Why what is ?

@grmav2900 3 года назад

Is the bar good ?? Or still bends n what’s most weight

@LouisG403 3 года назад

The bar is decent, it's metal so fairly strong and only a slight bend. The recommended max weight is 25kg each side - so included with the weight of the bar it's about 55-60kg

@Patrick-pv8km 3 года назад

My bar broke after a day still worth it tho for the weights alone

@grmav2900 3 года назад

@@Patrick-pv8km that’s not good

@andyblair2866 3 года назад

Would metal York plates fit on these bars safely? Thanks

@LouisG403 3 года назад

@@andyblair2866 based on images from google it looks like they'd be fine

@shailendrapatel640 3 года назад

How many prise of this product

@dr.drippy620 2 года назад

Do you need to build it up

@Topgummaverick455 2 года назад

Yes I just got it yesterday delivered very quickly seems great so far, I had no problems putting it up but u will need a spanner or socket set because it doesn't come with one

@leethomson5733 2 года назад

Don't bother , it's better and safer if it stays in the box , it will just end up a large ornament that pisses you off every time you look at it , honestly it's cheap crap mate .

@MrBlack-wt5er 2 года назад

I'm sorry and I really don't want to be rude before I give my advice! I'm 5"7, a 5ft bar is not enough and I would literally bang my wrists off the weights doing benchpress, also that rack is to close for my reach and I would constantly pinch my hands racking the bar! I already know the leg curl and hip extension are intended for standard weights, also unadjustable so depending on your height if could nearly be unusable, also another probably is that it is "mechanical" and you're not going to get something that works mechanically well for 150 dollars! Well anyway hopefully for awhile you could make use of everything and it is not a total waste but you want a "good mechanical retractable bench" and a rack sold separately intended to rack Olympic weights....

@leethomson5733 2 года назад

Yes you're right mate a waste of money , badly designed piece of junk 👎

@BitcoinMoney8 2 года назад

My bench keeps moving and trying to fold. It's far from sturdy

@leethomson5733 2 года назад

Yip, they all do , it's a design flaw .

@mwqqureshi Год назад

Now 230

@chrisdyson4996 3 года назад

shame all the scalpers are trying to rip people off

@FIshfood500 2 года назад

Nothing wrong with making a bit of profit if you can

@chrisdyson4996 2 года назад

@@FIshfood500 ya mom

@RyanParker2948 2 года назад

if your tall then don't get it otherwise he's just been picky!

@MX5.RY99 2 года назад

keeps the weights in a box as you don’t want the black specs over the carpet *continues to brush black specs off of hands onto carpet* Ahh yes, common sense