Was checking my emails and I was asked to review my recent purchase. So hopefully this helps. I wish I would knew about this Bench before. The reason being is because this bench works my abs way better than my sit up bench and core ball. My abs (upper, middle and lower) are fully engaged. And yes my obliques as well. This was the main reason why I bought this bench. Who really loves "love handles". Anyway I'm 5'9" and weigh 180 lbs. The padding is adequate, and the bench is very sturdy. I just looked at the diagrams and put the thing together. It took I say about 20 or so minutes to put it together. Also I checked into getting another brand since I thought that this might be too good to be true but thought to myself I'd just return it if it was not up to par. I also own the ab rockect and an assited ab crunch unit. If you buy this bench and use it on a regular basis as well as watch your food intake you'll get results. Hope this helps. Remember walmart does have a return policy if your still curious about it. But if your like me you still have it and won't regret it.

being 200lb and 6'0 this product is good, takes some adaption to doing the exercises (because u feel like ur going to fall off) but u can feel it working all the muscle groups mentioned in the sites description. only bad thing in my opinion is the seat doesn't adjust. other than that, good if ur working towards those 6 pack abs.

This hyperextension bench was perfect for me at 5'3" but I could see how it might be difficult or uncomfortable for someone much taller or shorter because you can't adjust the length, only the height of the foot things (yup, that's the technical term). But is is very sturdy.

I read other reviews and they were right...it is made for a very tall person. I am 5'6" yet I struggled to get on it, almost fell over to the ground. I would suggest the manufacturer make the bench adjustable just like the foot pads. The cap on the foot post is damaged, but usable. I will contact Walmart on this, but may or maynot take it back because of the height. Maybe my hubby can figure out how to cut it down. Otherwise it is great for my back.

Have used my Roman Chair for a few weeks now and am very satisfied. It's stable and comfortable while still lightweight enough to move around in my small weight room. My only criticism would be the pad. I have a high end adjustable bench and the difference in the pads are noticeable. For $65 though I would say it's good enough. We'll see how it holds up. This is an incredible value, since others are over $100.

I'm 5'9" and find to awkward to use. My calves hit the foam pads which kind of hurts. It's also very hard to get on. It can be adjusted a few inches, but doesn't make much of a difference. I wish I would have purchased the one with the angled metal plate that sits on the floor.

My biggest gripe is the lack of an exersize guide, and the assembly manual may be confusing for some. I just don't understand why a piece of excersize equipment wouldn't come with instructions on how to use it. I understand that it is a pretty simple device, but instructions would be nice.

Much more solid construction than I was expecting for the price. I was co-owner of a gym for seven years and fell in love with the hyper-extension machine we had there, which was a $900 machine, and this one does the job just as well. If you are above 6'2" you might need to consider a different machine, as this one has limited adjustments. (only the height of the ankle bracers is adjustable, not the distance of the pad from the ankle bracers). If you have a previous knee injury and cannot straighten your legs fully, this machine might be uncomfortable to use.

I have only had the bench for a couple weeks. So far I love it and can't wait to start seeing some results. The bench was very easy to assemble. Someone else mentioned in their review you really need an actual socket set to assemble. So glad I read the reviews first and was prepared. The only thing that confused me is the top screw that holds on the feet bar had nothing to screw into so my screw is just sitting there. Since there is a screw on each side of the feet bar it doesn't seem to matter that it doesn't screw in. I'm a 44 year old overweight female (200 lbs.) and it holds me. The bench is VERY durable. I would strongly advise anyone looking into this type of equipment to start with this machine before spending hundreds on the alternatives.

Putting the product together, found the adjuster knob broken. No problem, I thought, I will call cust support to have them send me another and kept putting together. Company already had the 'sleeves' on the post that holds the knee pads and guess what? The knee pad holder wouldn't slide into the post because one of the sleeves had an imperfection in it's manufacturing and was not perfectly square for the metal post to slide into. UGH! I called customer support to see about getting and uppity girl told me both parts were backordered and I would not receive for 3 to 4 weeks. Hmmmm. I am taking it all back apart and returning to Walmart today. :( Sad, as I waiting over two weeks to get this and was looking forward to some hard abs for the summer. Guess I will only be using the one at the gym. Additionally, the actual bench is quite high up and is not adjustable, so it appears I would have had to do some climbing and adjusting to position myself on it to use. I am 5'3". I don't know if I would have been able to do the side laying obliques either, as this is so high up. It did appear that this would be sturdy if all the parts had arrived in working order.