Marcy Diamond Elite Bench- The BEST weight bench under $300

[@danielgarza4166]

This bench was released more than 10 years ago, I used to have one at least 20 years ago. Bought it at a garage sale and sold it in my own garage sale. I’ve always wanted it back because it’s so good. Recently ordered it from Target and it should be here by November 19th. It’s a great bench for the average bodybuilder. Could be lower to the ground and the angles could be easier to change but I still love this bench! Thanks for the review!

[@no-nt8hc]

@@imad4398 ?

[@phantomlord5707]

@@imad4398 TF?

[@Yamaha_Bolt]

I needed this video 12 months ago but I’m glad you’re doing them now.

[@bobbyhunt3009]

I made my last comment right after I heard U say U were gonna have people in a company lift in a conference room. Then I watched the video and I saw U know about Marcy and it's quality, U are aware of the low weight capacities and know what UR doing. Sorry but I was surprised at how many men on youtube I saw saying that Marcy is high quality and U can't go wrong buying Marcy stuff. UR not one of those guys, again sorry, I was just trying to keep people safe. Take Care

[@florisnr11]

I have the marcy mwb-2001 its for 99%the same bench and i have bought it in 2010 so i use this bench for 13 years now ,and its great and dont break down. I love this bench.

[@daniel_ukiah]

Good review, thanks. You finished convincing me to buy this bench.

[@Wrensspeedshop]

Great review. Thanks for going over all of the pros and cons.

[@IonicCascade]

Glad you're getting back into your routine after catching the coronavirus, have you noticed any long-haul symptoms? Have they affected performance?

[@TechyAgent]

I have experienced some significant long haul effects, unfortunately. My heart rate variability has been lowered (which is a sign of physiological stress), my energy levels have also gone down. These are small signs of diminished heart or lung health. However I do feel like I’m improving daily. But the whole process has taken months, so the full recovery has felt slow.

[@IonicCascade]

@@TechyAgent well don't strain yourself, just glad you're improving

[@TechyAgent]

Thanks you

[@jonahpena7973]

Good video man and great way of thinking for building a gym at your job

[@johnmanley4528]

Nice job Eric. I don't have room for that kind of stop at my place. I ended up getting a flat bench for a bit less than 100 and modular dumbbells for just under 400. That's my home gym as I figure my actual gym will not be open for a long time due to the pandemic.

[@TechyAgent]

How do you like the modular dumbbells? I’ve always been interested in them because, even though they are expensive, it still ends up being cheaper than buying a full set of dumbbells. What brand do you have?

[@johnmanley4528]

@@TechyAgent I got Core Home Fitness, directly from their website not from Amazon. They had a 10%sale on their website. They go from 5-50 in 5 pound increments. The nice thing is that they are proportionally smaller as you go down in the weights. Some of the other competitors have the same footprint in their dumbbells, even at 5 pounds. Core also has a stand which is the 100 more. The modular design saves space of course and is much cheaper than buying individual dumbbells. Review it!

[@TechyAgent]

Interesting, I may be making that purchase based on your recommendation. And I would absolutely review it and give you the credit for putting it on my radar!

[@johnmanley4528]

@@TechyAgent Sounds great! This is their link corehomefitness.com/products/adjustable-dumbbell-set. The same version on Amazon had alot higher a price

[@ddub7890]

Good review. Did you get any video of you fighting?

[@TechyAgent]

I do have some small clips of my first fight. I may post it in a future video if that would fun for the subscribers. For what it’s worth, I did win that fight too.

[@terraGaliciaXXIV]

What’s a better buy than this bench? I’ve had something like this but am looking at other options

[@naksookow]

This unit is an evolution from the MP-MNSTR Marcy Monster Platinum by Impex. I have that Monster Platinum in my garage, bought it new in 2005 with a 300lb weight set from Dick Sporting Goods. I can’t find the adjustment / operating manual online, as I have misplaced all the manuals. This video helped me a great deal because I forgot what the adjustment was for under the bench. I have benched 295lbs when I was 280lbs myself, so yes, it can hold 600lbs. However, I have a desk job and gain weight uncontrollably, so full disclosure here, I am 330lbs and bench only 275lbs on my Marcy Monster Platinum bench at the moment. Good thing I saw this video about the 600lbs limit.

[@violetpurple6191]

Nice review, thank you. One question, you can use the preacher curl pad for roman chair exercises right?

[@IntrepidArcher]

Good info. Thanks.

[@VikingsFan-sy2vc]

About to buy this

[@PrimalStar]

Great review thank you!!

[@Zoe_yard]

Would you happen know how big is the preacher curl tube for other accessories

[@williestroman1]

Great review

[@jesusmalverde612]

Do you know how I can get the bench to slide? It seems to be stuck

[@just.joshin03]

Preciate it

[@evncr7132]

I have this bench and I worked out alone once and over did it and those safety bars saved me ngl 😂

[@dontletherspeak7575]

Question, when you remove that preacher curl accessory, does the piece that holds it up in place just have a big hole left on the top of it or does this come with some kid of plastic cap to cover up the top? If not, do you know of any good benches like this one that does come with a cover?

[@buzzardscry1383]

It has a hole. Why cover it ?

[@dontletherspeak7575]

@@buzzardscry1383 I do seal rows on my bench, so when I lie down I put my chin on that spot on top of the plastic cap. So if it has a hole I won't be able to do seal rows.

[@buzzardscry1383]

@@dontletherspeak7575 ha, genius. Use a rag?

[@buzzardscry1383]

I was thinking of doing seated rows and tying ropes where the handles are. Haven't seen it on KZbin and am wondering if it will even work. Removing the curl foam of course

[@dontletherspeak7575]

@@buzzardscry1383 I don't know if that will do. I row quite a lot of weight so my chin gets pushed down hard on the plastic cap. Need a solid base, don't wanna mess up my chin.

[@DynamicGravity]

I am 6 feet, would this be okay for me or would it be too small?

[@jesusmalverde612]

For some reason my seat won't slide back and forth don't know what it could be

[@andylam4148]

Can you dissemble this if you want to move?

[@gitrdoug]

are you benching 300# yet?

[@Killahkron1992]

What size is the bar

[@MONKEY.D.LUFFY67]

What kind of bar does it fit?

[@citizenoftheninthdivision]

Regular barbell

[@neji5163]

@@citizenoftheninthdivision sooo a seven foot?

[@lukastorres6903]

Does anyone have issues with the preacher curl? I cannot do correct curl cuz it stop short and shit!! Does anyone have a hack on it?

[@mrbimbo3917]

Can i put standard 1 inch plates for leg extension

[@DC-np5kf]

No it’s a 2 inch holder

[@SS-ld2uw]

@@DC-np5kf I heard it’s 1 inch and 2 inch. The 2 inch is an adjustable piece

[@DonDudley]

DM is gone?!?

[@TechyAgent]

I haven’t gone to DM in several years actually. They are still in business as far as I know.

[@andrespaka2222]

No tiene mucha inclinación para el pecho bajo

[@Luciopiacenza333]

Se puede mover👍 Yo lo tengo, y vale la pena. ♥

[@bobbyhunt3009]

Just saw this video but had to tell U, Be Careful if your gonna have men lift on anything Marcy makes. Marcy equipment is made for young beginners and women, seriously tell the men to watch out. Marcy is not good quality stuff, Marcy and Gold's gym equipment just isn't made to handle a moderate amount of weight. A friend had a Marcy bench start to collapse on him when he had 255 lbs. on the bar. This happened after he had it a couple years. Just be careful

[@Tiamo1519]

Eric, hair cut 😁😁

[@TechyAgent]

Haha! Right before starting this channel, I had long hair for several years. So actually everyone on this channel knows me with short hair, when most of the people in “real life” have known me with longer hair.

[@MONKEY.D.LUFFY67]

Does it come with the bar?

[@Rob.A.A]

no

[@Fgzz900]

Does the barbell come with it?

[@Rob.A.A]

no

[@ghossk1767]

Worst bench press ever don’t recommend

[@salamander_sandstone]

Why?

[@ivanvalencia2211]

It’s actually great for beginners and intermediate wachu talkin bout willis

[@impostor4665]

marcy diamond