buying a bench- decline a must have?

[Edward]

I'm looking at buying a bench but many that are in my price range don't include decline is this a problem? is decline worth the extra money?

Cheers
Ed

[Sethius]

i would say yes... but i don't really know everything

[skyman]

I would say incline is more valuble than decline but that's because I never do decline.

[Jaster]

Make sure the bench can hold your weight plus the weight you plan on benching. Notice I said plan on because if you get it for what you can bench now then you will outgrow it in no time.
I would say if you are going to take the time and spend the moneu then get it all. Yes Decline is a must

[cursor]

The next bench that Lady C and I buy will allow decline to 30°, and incline to 80º.

[MostMuscle]

I would vote "NO" but thats because I am partial to dips instead of declines (hate being upside down).

[rangers97]

definitely go for the decline option. I am very partial to declines now, as I feel they are the least stressful on my shoulders. But I don't like a big decline, I perfer a small angle, around 15-20 degrees, just enough to be on a decline, but not enough to get a head rush, lol

[cursor]

Originally Posted by MostMuscle

I hate being upside down

Don't like amusement park rides, eh?

[Edward]

Originally Posted by Jaster

Make sure the bench can hold your weight plus the weight you plan on benching.

Yeha i checked that out ( see here for the bench i want ) it holds a maximum of 31 stone.

what do you think of the bench for a beginner?
Ed

[cursor]

With respect to your pick, note that:

• The uprights (barbell supports) are too narrow. Your options for grip on the bar will be limited.
• There is no decline option.
• There is only a single incline position.
• Do you really want a leg-extension/hamstring-curl attachment?

[Edward]

Originally Posted by cursor

• There is only a single incline position.

Its says on the desription it has three

Do you really want a leg-extension/hamstring-curl attachment?

I was just gunna ignore that- i was mainly getting it becuase it allowed me to do bench presses and was in my price range

Ed

[cursor]

We once had a bench like that. The three incline positions that they're boasting don't offer much variation (they're set by moving that 'little' rod up and down, through the barbell upright supports). I see what you mean about the price range ... that's pretty darn cheap. How much weight do you plan on benching with this unit?

[Edward]

Originally Posted by cursor

How much weight do you plan on benching with this unit?

Well i'm buying some weights aswell which add up to 50kg so i guess i'm looking benching that (i only bench 20kg- thats due to the gym not me )

Ed

[Edward]

what about saving up the extra £40 and getting this which has decline- but holds less weight

see here for a folded out pic (bottom of the list- marcy foldaway bench)

Ed

[Jaster]

I think a beginer will out grow that bench in 3 months. Check Cursor's post above this one.