XMark Adjustable Decline Ab Workout Bench, Ergonomic, for Sit-Ups, Crunches, Abdominal Muscles Exercise, 12-Position XM-4416.1

I bought a less expensive Ab Slant Board from a local athletic supply store, but it was too short for me to do sit-ups on. My shoulders would touch the ground as I did sit-ups on it, and the first part of my sit-ups would be on the ground as well. The set-ups were all wrong. It was near impossible to do reverse leg raises. I kept the board because it works well as a flat bench, but I began looking for a longer, full-length Ab Slant Board so that I could do proper angled sit-ups. With it, you'll be able to do push-ups and reverse leg lefts. I finally chose this one because it was the cheapest and had a lot of positive reviews from people who said it was a full length board. br>br>The board arrived today, and I have to say it's pretty awesome. It took about 15 minutes to put together in total, and it's very sturdy and stable once it's done. I'm 5' 11" and when I lay back on it, my head just peeks over the end slightly, indicating that my shoulders are fully extended and in contact with the board. Reverse leg raises are simple and enjoyable to perform when facing the opposite direction and grasping the handle. br>br>Now, I did see one person's review warning people not to buy this board because the knob that you use to adjust the height broke after a few months, but I reasoned that, first and foremost, that's 1 person out of nearly 200, 113 of whom gave it a 5 star rating and had no problems at all, and another 49 who gave it a 4 star rating and had no problems at all. Is one guy out of 160 really worth ignoring the rest of the people who loved the board once they got it? That didn't make much sense to me, so I placed an order and decided to judge the quality for myself once it arrived. The length is more than adequate. The padding is adequate in thickness and durability. The leather is thick enough, and the steel frame (which is surprisingly heavy) is thick and heavy enough. All that was left was to think about the adjustment handle. I was surprised at how little force it takes to pull the knob back after adjusting the angle a few times, especially if you just lift the bench slightly with the other hand; it takes almost no effort at all. So, unless he was just jerking back on it with a lot of force, how could that knob have actually broken on him? Pulling the knob back doesn't require much force, believe me. Pulling the knob back requires a minimum of effort. The second thing is that there is a parts list in the assembly manual, and it doesn't take much effort to figure out that this is part 11, and that the XMARK Customer Service number is 1-877-XMARK. 800- 719- 4605, so instead of ranting to everyone not to buy a board that everyone appears to love, why not just call them up and order another one if everything else about the board was fine? It's difficult to understand, especially now that I own the board and have used it a few times. br>br>As a result, I'm very pleased with this board and have no reservations in recommending it to anyone looking for a full-length ab slant board. Sure, you can get a board that's a few inches longer or has thicker padding, like the slant board at my gym, but who wants to spend $1,500 - $1,800 on a board? $2,5000 for a commercial-grade slant board designed for guys who are significantly overweight and who will be subjected to the abuse of hundreds of people over the course of years. That's not the kind of treatment a slant board user in their own home would give one of these, and it would be way overkill for a home gym slant board. The padding on this is thick enough to provide total support; the length is long enough to accommodate almost any exercise you want to do on it, including reverse leg lifts and reverse crunches; It can support 400 pounds, so decline dumbbell presses are an option; When mounting for sit-ups, the handle comes in handy. He's also great at reverse crunches and pull-ups. It's incredibly strong and durable; Despite the fact that it has 12 angles of adjustment, it's unlikely that you'll be able to adjust it higher than the second or third position when you first get it. br>br>Overall, I'm very pleased with this board, and I'd strongly recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable, all-around board. length Ab Slant Board to buy for daily use in their own home gym and finally get those abs they've always wanted. br>br>Best of luck to you.

Malik Stephens

| Oct 09, 2021

I spent a few hours looking for decline benches to use for heavy ab workouts. After reading positive reviews, I decided to purchase the XMark 12 Position. The bench is extremely durable and easy to assemble. It also has a large mat, which is useful for someone like me who is 6'1 and 225 pounds (I'm using my wife's account). I don't believe there is a better alternative for the price of this bench. br>br>I only have two criticisms. To begin with, the pads behind your knees are small and may be uncomfortable if you aren't used to them. They're also not covered in vinyl like some higher-end models, and they're just regular foam padding. br>br>The second reason is that I'm building a home gym and this bench will only be used as a decline. After purchasing, I discovered the XMark XM-XM-XM-XM-XM-XM-XM-XM-XM-XM-XM-XM-XM-XM-XM-XM-XM-XM-XM- the number 7631.

Hope Beasley

| Apr 07, 2021

The first command is incorrect. If you try to attach the base the way it's supposed to be done, you'll find that the holes in the main vertical bar have been machined incorrectly. They'll line up after you rotate the base piece 180 degrees. (This is irrelevant in terms of construction - and the comment makes sense only if you're reading the instructions in their entirety). br>br>But really, I was going to attach that handle piece that you grab when mounting/dismounting at a steep incline, and. . . The handle's base is a bracket, as shown here: br>br> ]br>br>It is designed to fit around a rectangular prism (the main bar to which the board is connected). The bracketed end's short parts are clearly meant to be 90 degrees. One of them had a 10-degree bend in one corner. 15 degrees is the temperature. I was able to bend it out with the help of my longest pair of pliers. I don't want to use this as an opportunity to go all ITG, but I do keep myself in good shape, and I'm sure a lot of people couldn't bend the flap back out. I'd have had to return it if it had been a different piece. But, since this isn't a structural support, I'm not sure what to make of it. Oh, and there's more assembly annoyance. br>br> Attaching the board you lean against is one of the final steps; you should have everything else (except the roller pads) assembled. Two screws must be threaded up from the bottom of the main support beam, through the top hole, and into the board attachment, and then tightened. I had a dip stand on hand, so I was able to rest the main beam on it and get underneath it (to get the screw through and tighten it while pressing down on the board with my left hand). There is a lot of discomfort. Even though the directions say to put it in near the end, I think I should have done it first. br>br>I might change the review. I'm not sure I can fairly rate it as a very poor product because it appears to be solid enough.

Summer Lamb

| Jan 09, 2021

I'm 5'10" and 175 pounds, and when I come down all the way, my head barely touches the floor, but when you're doing reps, you don't really come down that far, and I honestly didn't notice it until I read the lower star reviews. With a med ball and med ball sit-ups, I do Russian variations on this. Thanks for the heads up, it's working fine. I like the handle because it allows me to do some body weight exercises. It also works well. The only issue is that it has become wobbly after only a month of ownership, but this is a simple fix. It's a great product for the money; I was considering a more expensive, higher-quality one that would have cost $100 more, but I'm glad I didn't. For body lifts, I like how steep the incline can go and how flat it can be. I am extremely pleased with my purchase and would strongly advise others to do the same.

Thiago Berger

| Jul 28, 2021