Comments on: Empower em40 Weight Bench http://www.exerciseshop.org/empower-em40-weight-bench.html Your Online Resource for all Type of Exercise Equipment Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:24:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: D. Temple http://www.exerciseshop.org/empower-em40-weight-bench.html/comment-page-1#comment-3501 D. Temple Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:26:28 +0000 http://www.exerciseshop.org/empower-em40-weight-bench.html#comment-3501 I was very happy with my purchase. I ordered it on a Friday and received it the following Friday. The company is on the east coast and I am on the west. I did receive assembly instructions and the DVD. But, it was missing the curl assembly and lube. I waited until Monday. They are open M-F 8-5 EST. (This is stated on the recording). I got a real person and received my missing parts four days later. Great customer service! Just call the 800 number included. <br />The bench itself is very sturdy and has four bench adjustments. The cable is smooth. I was originally just looking for a small bench to use with dumbbells. But, the cable is definitely a plus. The only negative is when doing a seated row I have to sit back a ways. I am only 5'3", but it works really well. Keep in mind this bench was designed for women, but it would work well for a shorter man also. I am very happy with my purchase! Great deal, too. Rating: 5 / 6 I was very happy with my purchase. I ordered it on a Friday and received it the following Friday. The company is on the east coast and I am on the west. I did receive assembly instructions and the DVD. But, it was missing the curl assembly and lube. I waited until Monday. They are open M-F 8-5 EST. (This is stated on the recording). I got a real person and received my missing parts four days later. Great customer service! Just call the 800 number included.

The bench itself is very sturdy and has four bench adjustments. The cable is smooth. I was originally just looking for a small bench to use with dumbbells. But, the cable is definitely a plus. The only negative is when doing a seated row I have to sit back a ways. I am only 5’3″, but it works really well. Keep in mind this bench was designed for women, but it would work well for a shorter man also. I am very happy with my purchase! Great deal, too.
Rating: 5 / 6

]]> By: 3 Kids and a Pug http://www.exerciseshop.org/empower-em40-weight-bench.html/comment-page-1#comment-3500 3 Kids and a Pug Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:21:33 +0000 http://www.exerciseshop.org/empower-em40-weight-bench.html#comment-3500 I ordered this em40 weight bench instead of the em40 bench package as I already had my own set of dumbbells. I couldn't justify spending another $50 or more for another set of dumbbells and a wall poster. <br /> <br />A fantastic price and FREE SHIPPING! If I had ordered this from any other website, shipping would have been $45, and if bought at a store, I'd have to lug the big 75 lb box!! I just opened my front door and it was there. :) <br /> <br />As for the product itself -- everything was complete. Assembly took me about an hour and the assembly manual was very clear. My dumbbell set fit into the bench perfectly. The ankle cuff and curl strap assembly were included, as well as the DVD which included the 20-minute workout and bonus abs and yoga workouts. <br /> <br />This bench is very versatile with multiple positions for a variety of dumbbell exercises. The cable is an added bonus, allowing you to do gym machine-type exercises for upper and lower body. The fold-up capability is good if you have only a little space. <br /> <br />All in all, I am very pleased with my purchase. I plan to use this often, but if it should become a "coat hanger" like some other fitness equipment becomes, at least I didn't waste a HUGE amount of money. I highly recommend it! Rating: 5 / 6 I ordered this em40 weight bench instead of the em40 bench package as I already had my own set of dumbbells. I couldn’t justify spending another $50 or more for another set of dumbbells and a wall poster.

A fantastic price and FREE SHIPPING! If I had ordered this from any other website, shipping would have been $45, and if bought at a store, I’d have to lug the big 75 lb box!! I just opened my front door and it was there. :)

As for the product itself — everything was complete. Assembly took me about an hour and the assembly manual was very clear. My dumbbell set fit into the bench perfectly. The ankle cuff and curl strap assembly were included, as well as the DVD which included the 20-minute workout and bonus abs and yoga workouts.

This bench is very versatile with multiple positions for a variety of dumbbell exercises. The cable is an added bonus, allowing you to do gym machine-type exercises for upper and lower body. The fold-up capability is good if you have only a little space.

All in all, I am very pleased with my purchase. I plan to use this often, but if it should become a “coat hanger” like some other fitness equipment becomes, at least I didn’t waste a HUGE amount of money. I highly recommend it!
Rating: 5 / 6

]]> By: Perrrty lil Princess http://www.exerciseshop.org/empower-em40-weight-bench.html/comment-page-1#comment-3499 Perrrty lil Princess Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:50:33 +0000 http://www.exerciseshop.org/empower-em40-weight-bench.html#comment-3499 I technically bought the other EM-40, the package that came with a complete weight set. This is the same bench, just without all the other bells and whistles. Still being frustrated, I decided to post my review here as well. <br /> <br />**** I purchased this bench and am super happy with it. I decided to write my own review after being frustrated with all the negative reviews this bench has gotten. <br /> <br />I challenge you to find another bench.. that has 4 different positions, is designed with a WOMAN in mind ( color, style, shape, size ) has weights, resistance, and a work out DVD. <br /> <br />Betcha' you wont find one. <br /> <br />My bench also did not come with a workout DVD or assembly instructions.. but all it takes is a 2 minute phone call with a friendly customer service person ( who mind you is aware of the missing pieces ) and I was good to go. She was even able to send me the assembly instructions through email so I could have them right away. <br /> <br />Yes.. its frustrating not having everything RIGHT NOW.. but things happen and factories make mistakes. I would not rate this bench anything below a 5 because of assembly instructions that were missing, especially since I got them right away and they came with a sincere apology. For all of you that complain.. you'll be the ones who end up using this bench as a clothes hanger!!! **** Rating: 5 / 6 I technically bought the other EM-40, the package that came with a complete weight set. This is the same bench, just without all the other bells and whistles. Still being frustrated, I decided to post my review here as well.

**** I purchased this bench and am super happy with it. I decided to write my own review after being frustrated with all the negative reviews this bench has gotten.

I challenge you to find another bench.. that has 4 different positions, is designed with a WOMAN in mind ( color, style, shape, size ) has weights, resistance, and a work out DVD.

Betcha’ you wont find one.

My bench also did not come with a workout DVD or assembly instructions.. but all it takes is a 2 minute phone call with a friendly customer service person ( who mind you is aware of the missing pieces ) and I was good to go. She was even able to send me the assembly instructions through email so I could have them right away.

Yes.. its frustrating not having everything RIGHT NOW.. but things happen and factories make mistakes. I would not rate this bench anything below a 5 because of assembly instructions that were missing, especially since I got them right away and they came with a sincere apology. For all of you that complain.. you’ll be the ones who end up using this bench as a clothes hanger!!! ****
Rating: 5 / 6

]]> By: S. Vielhaber http://www.exerciseshop.org/empower-em40-weight-bench.html/comment-page-1#comment-3498 S. Vielhaber Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:48:55 +0000 http://www.exerciseshop.org/empower-em40-weight-bench.html#comment-3498 I was very disappointed when I received this product and there were no assembly instructions or workout Dvd included. I contacted the company and am waiting for a response. I would really like to start using this product but I may have to return it. Rating: 1 / 6 I was very disappointed when I received this product and there were no assembly instructions or workout Dvd included. I contacted the company and am waiting for a response. I would really like to start using this product but I may have to return it.
Rating: 1 / 6

]]> By: T. Uhler http://www.exerciseshop.org/empower-em40-weight-bench.html/comment-page-1#comment-3497 T. Uhler Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:48:04 +0000 http://www.exerciseshop.org/empower-em40-weight-bench.html#comment-3497 I also purchased this product and when I received it the box did not include the assembly instructions. Tried calling the company but they were not open. I did however receive the workout DVD. Rating: 2 / 6 I also purchased this product and when I received it the box did not include the assembly instructions. Tried calling the company but they were not open. I did however receive the workout DVD.
Rating: 2 / 6

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