I ordered this product for use by myself and my husband. It is okay for me, I weigh 135lbs, but it feels like the metal is going to bend. My husband who weighs 210, had a lot of difficulty using the machine. It feels like it is going to fall apart. If you are used to a gym quality machine, this isn't it. The next time we get one (we are assuming this won't last too long), we are going to an actual gym supplier store and spending a little more to get something that's more sturdy.
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This review is from: Cap Barbell Xodus Roman Chair (45 Degree) (Sports)
I bought this roman chair a few months ago after using this type of equipment for years in various gyms. One of the only ways for me to get rid of my gut and "love handles" is by employing side bends and forward raises. I've been off for a year from a work injury (I'm an Ironworker) and had gained 30 pounds. At 5'8" and a normal weight of 160#, that was too much. I'm 51, and I work out with medium weights, then bike or run miles afterwards. My injury causes upper and lower back, neck and shoulder pain. I figured that building my back muscles and core up again would help. I shopped the internet, and this one looked closest to the gym models that I'd used, although I knew that at the $99 sale price, quality was iffy. But it had the foot plate and handles, which help getting on and off, and was the same basic design, with an adjustable setting for user height. I figured if I really didn't like it, I could return it. When I put it together, I noticed the welding was pretty... Read more
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