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[Review] 3 months with a budget bench that has leg extension — OPPSDECOR honest thoughts My small garage gym setup — bench with leg extension that doesn't take up the whole room
I set up a small garage gym about 3 months ago and needed a bench that could do more than just flat/incline press. My main constraints:
- Budget: under $200
- Space: small garage, can't have a huge bench rack taking up the wall
- Features: wanted leg extension/curl for leg day without buying a separate machine
I went with the OPPSDECOR adjustable weight bench with leg extension. Here's my honest take:
The good:
- The no-rack design is genuinely space-saving. When folded, it tucks into a corner. I can fit my whole setup (bench + barbell + plates + dumbbells) in a 6x8 ft area
- 800lb weight capacity — I was skeptical at first but it feels stable. I'm 185lb and squat/bench/leg curl on it with no issues
- Leg extension/curl works well for home use. It's not a commercial machine but for maintenance work and isolation it's more than enough
- The preacher curl pad is a nice bonus I didn't expect to use much but actually use for hammer curls and concentration curls
- Wheels make it easy to move around for cleaning or repositioning
- The decline position works for sit-ups and decline press
The meh:
- The padding is firm. Not uncomfortable, but definitely not as plush as a $500+ gym bench
- Leg extension range could be slightly better for very tall people (I'm 5'9" and it's fine)
- The fold mechanism takes some getting used to — first few times I struggled
- Minor cosmetic issues — a couple of scratched paint spots on arrival
Compared to what else I considered:
- Flybird adjustable bench: similar price but NO leg extension. Would have needed to buy a separate attachment
- Amazon generic benches: cheaper but 500-600lb capacity and no leg features
- Rep Fitness AB-5200: amazing bench but $500+ and no leg extension built in
Bottom line: For under $200 with leg extension/curl, 800lb capacity, and space-saving design, it's hard to beat for a home/garage gym. Not perfect but punches above its weight class.
Happy to answer questions about setup, space requirements, or comparison with other benches.