Before these, I could never incline bench inside my rack without worrying about (or modifying my form to avoid) hitting the J-Cups. They are heavy and awkward to move and store, so, like my SSB, I ended up fabricating a way to make the aforementioned easier. My only real criticism is I had to add a couple of washers to better center the arms and their path of travel.

While the vinyl grip and pad density are great, the 4.5" offset separates this product from all others. Purchased exclusively for in-rack 45-degree hyperextensions, the exercise is now perfected. My upper body no longer brushes up agaisnt the rack and I feel more confident in loading the exercise.

The only SSB I have ever used but I see no reason to try anything else. It is that good. Well made, comfortable, and functionally perfect. So often used is this bar (and such a pain-in-the-ass to move around the gym), I decided to expand the storage capability of my rack, where this now resides. If anything, the latter is a testament to the former.

My daily driver since 2016, the bar continues to function as it did when first purchased. That is to say, perfectly well. Granted, I've never used a more premium power bar before or since but I see no need. I don't compete. I just wanted something that I could trust with my life. The zinc coating does show signs of wear after a decade of use but only along the smooth surfaces, not the knurling. That said, more advanced coatings have since come to market, hurting the value a little. If I was starting over, I might purchase the all stainless version, largely because it looks cool.

Echoing what many have said, this bench is of great value and build quality. Purchased in 2019, it continues to serve well for benching, tricep work, neck work, and as a comfortable seat in between squat sets. And unless you insist on USA-made products, I see no reason to buy any other flat bench.

While this rack has endured 10 years of free weight compounds without issue, the industry has advanced, hurting this product's overall value. I still prefer 5/8" holes and Westside spacing but seemingly, most gym equipment companies do not. That, plus the scarcity of 4-way holes, restricts the potential for storage/utility upgrades. I've resorted to fabrication and customization to work around such limitations but if I was starting over? I'd invest in the 1in hole ecosystem favored today.