Cap Strength Roman Chair – Adjustable Back Extension Bench for Core & Glute Workouts, Heavy-Duty 300 LB Capacity - Black and Gray Options

I have been dreaming of owning one of these for many years but didn't have the space and finally do so I have one. First let me say this thing is built like a tank, yes it moves a little after assembled that seems to be an intentional part of the design but it feels like it could hold a horse. They provide you everything you need tools included but I would suggest using a ratchet and socket then use one the hollow pipes they provide to slide over the Allen Wrench (to save your hands and give you more purchase on the bolt head), be careful not to over torque it though. The only thing I would really change about this would be thicker padding on the plates your hips rest on (while the padding for your legs is more than ample), it's adequate but I'm one of those people who always thinks the more padding the better and I'm usually right more padding is more comfortable, doubling the padding thickness would be most appreciated if anyone at the company reads these things. You can always just put a nice pillow on top for extra comfort. I mean it's only your Yoo-Hoo or Ho-Ho that you're putting all of your weight and force onto as you do every rep until failure, so ya... I think more padding would've been considerate. Other than that wow! I love this piece of equipment. I even discovered that I can do Reverse Hyperextensions by simply removing the padded bars. Pull the pin out and slide off the padded bar assembly then carefully put your hips on the padded plates while holding the handles lean forward then raise and lower your legs and voilá you're doing a reverse hyperextension or the French Mistake I'm not sure. This piece of equipment is a real game changer for people with bad backs and injuries. Don't forget to develop your TVA Transverse Abdominus, that will see you into old age with a better outcome even if your just doing stomach vacuums three to seven days a week, but there are other exercises that help develop your TVA too, research and learn about them if you haven't already, worth it. I would highly recommend this machine if you have the space to keep it and use it as often as your body tells you it's okay to.

Great affordable ghd. Its a great starter/home ghd machine. You can do sit-ups, back extensions, hamstring curls, and dips fine on the ghd. However, it isn't the sturdiest. I don't believe it will collapse, but it is a little shaky when doing exercises like sit-ups. Also, if you bolt down all four feet, you wont be able to adjust the length of the machine. This is fine if the ghd is only for a single user, but could be a deal breaker if sharing with a partner. Also, since the machine is fairly light, if you don't bolt it down it will slide around a bit. In order to fix this, I bought some non-slip adhesive furniture pads and attached them to the legs. The ghd no longer slides around when I use it, and it isn't a problem to adjust the length.

For this price range (80 ish) you won’t find a better item like it. I have a garage filled with used commercial gym equipment to give you an idea and have been involved in the gym industry for over 30 years, hence why I refer to it as the gym industry and not the f word because I’m an old “Gym” goer and never went to a “Fitness Center”. No disrespect meant to the negative reviewers however I strongly disagree with the issues mentioned. If the piece “slides apart” then you have not assembled it correctly as there are pre-drilled holes on one side of the cross member so this cross member could easily fit with the “wrong side up” and therefore no holes to “lock” the spring/threaded hand tightened bolt into. There would be simply no chance for the equipment to “slide apart”, the hand tightened screw/spring pin/bolt engages well into the holes drilled in the cross member (the piece(s) that allow the apparatus to be lengthened or shortened). The bolt holes all line up perfectly throughout the entire unit. I am 5’10”, 230, and it is sturdy. For a non-commercial inexpensive piece of gym equipment, this is more than a fair value. Sure the pads, particularly the rollers, could be better but that is exactly what you get in this price range and although they are wimpy, they do the job. This is remarkable to purchase at 80 bucks and free shipping.

I am 5'10" and it works good for me. I used a socket set to tighten everything down which resolved the movement some are complaining about. I love that it can be adjusted for a wide variety of exercises and different people using it. I think the only thing I don't like it that it could use more padding. I lay my yoga mat over the rest which solves that problem. Is it as good as the one at the gym? No. But you would pay 100s more for gym quality. You won't find better at this price. There are holes on the base so if you are very tall, you could mount it securely on a platform to give more clearance for dips. It's easy to move. The roman chair is my favorite piece of gym equipment for those problems areas that challenge older women... glutes, hamstrings and obliques. It also hits core, arms, lower back, upper back and shoulders.

The setting pads for your quads are firm and the covering seems to be a good quality. I also like the grips on the handle that you would use to assist yourself up and the foam rollers are OK. They could be of better quality. And the size of the apparatus is adequate. Those are my Likes. My dislikes about CAPS Strength Roman chair; The bulkheads do not match up to the Allen wrenches which are provided. I happen to have a full set of Allen wrenches and was able to find one that did fit seat properly with the exception of one bolt that the slot was not completely formed. So that presented a problem as I was doing the last steps of assembly. The powder coating or paint appears of low quality as shown n the crossmember pic. The J bar which hooks up to the quad pads support and the footing at the bottom. That connection to the footing is not a “glove like fit.” As shown in the picture this makes mounting the Roman chair unstable. The same can be said for the rear crossbar which is used to brace yourself with the soles of your shoes/feet. That moves a lot as you can see and hear in the video. The other Strength Roman chair which cost less has a a better feel of stability. I’m disappointed with this purchase.

Yes this functions as a Roman Chair - just like 25 year old hooptie with 250,000 miles, rusted floorboards, a missing muffler, and 4 mismatched donuts will get you to work 2 miles from the house (maybe). This is a cheap low-quality exercise machine. I was hoping for decent but alas, it was not meant to be. It's made of seemingly 1/8" or .125" steel. The welds and paint/powder-coat are good. The design and asjustablity are passable. The steel is far too thin to be stable. Even bolting down the unit during assembly bends the tubes to an unacceptable degree. They provide reinforcing brackets on a couple of the joints which you'll never see in actual gym equipment. This thing wobles terribly - most notably from side to side when I light use even when my 110lb wife uses it. It's nearly unusable. The instability is a combination of (1) poorly placed and spec'd bolts/holes (2) poor tolerances (3) small/thin flanges and most notably (4) steel which is too thin in the entire design. Do yourself a huge favor and spend a bit more money on a Roman Chair. Look for a more commercial unit which uses at least 1/4" steel. You've been warned.

I used to use something similar to this to pass the time growing up when my dad would go to the gym. I never knew what it was I just “played” on it, mind you I used it properly but to me it was play not exercise. Ever since becoming an adult I have wanted one of these to get back into healthy habits. This is Fantastic!!! I would have preferred better details on the instructions since I’m one of those women that is not great at putting stuff together but I do manage my way through and it took me about an hour and I did right the first time around for a change. This has perfect padding and give me good support. I do have it as “short” as it will go so if you are shorter thank 5’3” I would not think this was the right piece of equipment for you. But as long as you tighten everything down real good it’s solid and plenty sturdy.

I’ve used this for a couple months now. Overall it does what I need so I’m glad I didn’t buy a more expensive option. I used a Roman chair years ago and appreciated the “all-in” core strengthening. No fussy moves to isolate a single set of muscles, you use everything. It seems honest (no slacking) and efficient (target more muscles in the same set). Cut to 20 years later and I have inflammatory back pain (vs mechanical). I got this chair to strengthen my core, which it does. But it has the added benefit of allowing me to stretch and invert. When I get up in the morning my back is so stiff I can’t even put on socks. It takes time and a hot shower to loosen. But now I can get on the chair face down and gently let my body weight stretch my back without risking injury. This has been as beneficial as the exercise. I add some gentle moves with a yoga block to maximize the benefit of the inversion. There is a little bit of movement when I use it for sit-ups but not a dealbreaker. The chair is not bolted down at all. The worst feature is the gap in the seat. I guess it’s for “bait & tackle” to not be squished. But as a tall cis-gendered female, i found the corners of the cushions dug into me in a painful way. I solved it by placing a firm throw pillow between myself and the seat.

Excelente artículo ,muy buena calidad de los materiales, múltiples opciones para el ejercicio tanto de abdominales como de oblicuos y espalda baja

I didn’t expect much for the price but expectations are so exceeded. It isn’t as comfortable as a commercial size GHD but it also isn’t a thousand bucks. Easily assembled, and at 175cm and 90kg I’ve had no stability problems at all doing full range of motion on situps and hyperextensions. Would buy again.

Très bien

Cette chaise romaine est tout simplement exceptionnelle ! Les matériaux utilisés sont de très haute qualité, ce qui lui confère une robustesse et une stabilité remarquables. Elle est clairement conçue pour un usage professionnel, semblable à celles que l'on trouve dans les meilleures salles de gym. Depuis que je l'utilise, j'ai remarqué une amélioration significative de ma posture et, surtout, je n'ai plus mal au bas du dos. Les exercices que je fais avec cette chaise sont vraiment efficaces pour renforcer mes muscles abdominaux et lombaires, et je me sens beaucoup plus fort et en forme. Le design est ergonomique et très confortable, ce qui rend chaque séance d'entraînement agréable. De plus, le montage a été facile et rapide. Je recommande vivement cette chaise romaine à tous ceux qui cherchent à améliorer leur condition physique tout en investissant dans un équipement de qualité. C'est un excellent ajout à ma routine d'entraînement

Works great! Easy enough to move around and assemble. Weight is significant enough that you won't tip while you're using it, but if you're a bit heavier (over 200 lbs or more), I'd say you'll probably want to secure the legs to your floor for added stability.