Reddit reviews York Fitness 5 Seat Position Bench

Could you have a look at this list and tell me if its any better?

Equipment | Link
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Barbell | http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000LAXVXC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE
4 2.5kg plates | http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000NPDRL6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A16URTCV0N7GNM
4 5kg plates | http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000NOIFWS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A16URTCV0N7GNM
2 10kg plates | http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000NON9XS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A16URTCV0N7GNM
Bench (Might change this) | http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000N3T0RS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE
Dumbbell Set | http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004ELB550/ref=ox_sc_act_title_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE
Squat stand | http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00901VU5E/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2767C1NIY95I6
Collars | http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000LAXVRI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE
Total | £286

My home gym is:

Squat rack: BODYMAX CF415 SQUAT AND DIP RACK WITH SPOTTER CATCHERS http://www.bodymax-fitness.com/bodymax-cf415-squat-and-dip-rack-with-spotter-catchers.html about to change to BODYMAX CF475 HEAVY POWER RACK

Weights and bar: Marcy 140kg Olympic Tri-Grip Barbell Set http://www.amazon.co.uk/Marcy-140kg-Olympic-Tri-Grip-Barbell/dp/B000Q5AP4U about to buy another 2 x 20 Kg plates

Bench: York http://www.amazon.co.uk/York-Fitness-45071-Bench/dp/B000N3T0RS but I've never inclined it so don't bother, although it does stand on it's end nicely when not in use.

I bought some foam floor matting, again don't bother - get high density rubber as I am about to change it all to that.

On top of that, a good set of head phones (ear buds drop out and annoy, a nice pair of over heads work much better) or speakers if you don't have neighbours close by

Climbing chalk in a bag for hands.

York Fitness Bench

Amazon

£70 (including P+P)

An adjustable bench rated up to 200kg with incline and flat positions. I ended up buying this as the design of the feet fits better with my power rack. The seat does not adjust, staying flat all the time, and there are no leg rests.

Pros:

-Sturdy

-Wheels

Cons:

-No Decline

Summary: Haven't taken this bench beyond 150kg total load but so far I'd recommend it.

Not really. I had one of those, and cut it into pieces when I made my squat rack. Everyone in here goes on about squats, but if you want to gain muscle you really should be squatting and deadlifting.

A home gym really could do with a power rack or cheaper alternative, a bench and an olympic bar&weights.

You need a similar setup to do most of the SS exercises safely and correctly. A gym should have these, but getting them at home costs quite a bit. You'll save in the long run, but a lot of people have these sat at home gathering dust. [Side note: buying them off people who have them at home gathering dust is a GREAT way to build a home gym, but can take a while to get decent local bargins.]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B001DUW51I/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?qid=1417341473&sr=1-8&pi=AC_SX110_SY165

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B000N3T0RS/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1417341438&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX110_SY165