Plate-Loaded Iso-Lateral Seated Bench Press Machine

This machine does a great job of replicating the hammer strength equivalent and feels very sturdy and well built, in use. While I'm sure a commercial piece would offer even better build quality and potentially more longevity, nothing about this press stands out fragile or cheap! The movement is smooth and I don't feel any play in the lever arms during the dull movement path. This machine isn't for anyone that is trying to get maximal tension/stretch at the bottom of the movement. Because of the design, it feels hardest at the top with decreasing tension towards the bottom. Despite this, the chest pump in the mid range in gnarly and I love the feel of burning out chest on this piece! It is pretty large in size and certainly lacks the versatility of multiple angles/movements that other machines may offer in a limited space. It does come with removable weight horns, which helped decrease the footprint a little. I would absolutely recommend this piece to anyone that has trained in a commercial setting, and wants to replicate the feel of this specific hammer strength press at a much more reasonable price point.