Valor FitnessChest Press Machine – Independent Converging Arms - 9 Adjustable Positions - Flat Incline - 250 Pound Max - Home Gym Equipment BF-47

I gotta say this thing is worth every penny! The assembly instructions are definitely off in a few places but it's not hard to figure out. It seems to work great but I only had it for a couple weeks so far. It takes shoulders right out of the excercise! Nothing but chest and that's exactly what I was looking for.

My old cable machine blew a weld and I decided to go with this option to replace it. It arrived quick, was easy to assemble, and allows me to pump iron without a spotter or the fear of getting stuck beneath the weight in a moment of overzealousness (it happens, lemme tellya... like taking off a 300 lb pair of pants....)

I work out daily and I needed a way to bench that did not require a spotter. This gym was not difficult to assemble. Take your time and follow the instructions step-by-step, and pay attention to the hardware needed for each step. I was done with the assembly in less than an hour. Very sturdy set up and the upward motion is smooth and allows for a noticeable flex of the pectoral muscles. I was somewhat skeptical given the price, but it's great. It also takes up very little room, which is great for a piece of home gym equipment. Don't pay attention to the negative reviews. If what I described seems like what you're looking for, go for it....

I read the reviews and was a little concerned. Some had trouble assembling the bench, others had bent or missing pieces.However, my son and I built this in about an hour and a half, with only a little difficulty. There were no missing parts and all the pieces lined up exactly as they should. It is well made. And, it is safe for one person to use by themselves. No worries of accidentally dropping a bar full of weights across the chest!Things you need to know: Read the directions. The pictures are the main way you assemble this bench, a lot like IKEA furniture. But the written directions are a must read prior to assembly as well. Don't just use the pictures.The "arms" attach with two bolts and the two larger two steel washers. The directions are not clear on this, so set the two short bolts and two large washers aside when you start assembly. And, you need a ratchet and socket. Don't even think about using anything else. It can be assembled with a crescent and a box wrench, but why do this?I would buy this again.

I don't like doing reviews in this way and I see them all the time on AMAZON. What I mean is that I feel a review should be based solely on the product itself. Taking starts away for your mood, customer service or anything else detracts from the item that is being reviewed. In this particular instance I am going a little against my own advice while trying to be true to the item. This was my experience: 1. The box came damaged. 2. The converging arms spindles were not machined at all and the bearings would not fit on them. 3. A weld was not welded properly. 4. Items were missing. 5. Instructions as with most of these is not good. If I could have built it I probably could have done so without just by using the picture as a guide. NOW... the item or product not withstanding itself would probably be decent especially at the price point of $254.00 when compared to others that either do the same or less at 2 or 3 times that price. As others mention this does not seem to be a unit that can handle much above what it states (250lbs total?) As with other machines I can think of a bunch of other things to make them better or worse for that matter. I can see for example on this there is an incline bench capability but it is only 1 single incline with no adjustments for higher or lower. A capability or addition to do over head presses would certainly not be out of the question on a machine like this or to much to ask for and perhaps they can be done on this machine but apparently not without some hassle. Manufacturers should always try and give more bang for the buck and they certainly would sell more as a result. The parts on this undoubtedly must be made in China and the quality control needs obvious improvement. I may endeavor to try this again but for now like i said if your one of the lucky ones that gets the item without all the issues I experienced then this might be a decent addition to your gym setup. I will give it 3 stars because I think that's what the machine is worth. It it had the improvements mentioned I might give it 4 or 5. If I used my emotions and disappointment in the way it was received I would as others often do have given this 1 star or less. I will say AMAZON c/s was pretty good.

Bought product to help 65-year-old to get back in shape. The product arrived promptly. In addition to the printed instructions, I found a Youtube video for assembly. Seeing someone build the product made the process so simple. The only issue was a missing plastic tube bushing. I called customer service and spoke to a very helpful person. All I had to do was give them the part number and they mailed out the missing part via priority mail which arrived in 3 days. I've bought hundreds of products from Amazon over the years, and this is the only review I've ever written. I felt the company's customer service was exceptional and they should be recognized.

I have a fully functional home gym but needed something more from my bench presses. The Valor press simulates the effect you would get if you were to use dumbells to press with. You start wide at the bottom then hands move in close at the top of the movement. The Valor machine gives the same movement as some of the more expensive chest press machines found in commercial gyms. You get better range of motion compared to a bench press with a bar. The machine is well built and solid enough to hold at lease 270 lb which is plenty for most people. I got exactly what I was after with this purchase. The assembly instructions were a real headache. I got several photos of different angles off the Internet to referred to during the assembly process. That helped alot.