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@DanesinTexas

3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to them 👍

@MattTolbers

3 жыл бұрын

@@DanesinTexas Thanks bro, new one will be up today!

@julie.c7199

Жыл бұрын

hi, I am watching one bench from JOROTO fitness, the model is JOROTO MD80, will you have a plan to review this bench?

You made me realize so many things needed for a good bench: height: different amount of settings: softness of foam roller, shape of the bottom stands, great tips, Thank you!!

@MattTolbers

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help :)

Thank you! I have the smallest one (5'3" female) and just received the Flybird today. Before reaching out to customer service as the manual is difficult for me to read the diagram, I found your video. Appreciate the review and demonstration as I'm a bit older and had to rewind a few times as you spoke quickly :) (though concise which is greatly appreciated).

Dude, this was super helpful. Thanks a ton!

Great review. Thank you for in depth comparison.

Just discovered your channel...I'm so glad I did! Purchased the small Flybird, Ritfit dual dumbell, and some mats. All from your links with the exception of the mats. Really appreciating your input and style. Best of wishes! Cheers!

@MattTolbers

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome bro! Glad you found it helpful, hope you're enjoying your new setup!

Thank you so much!! This was Soooo helpful!!! 👍👍👍👍

Excellent video. Thank you 🙏 you covered everything.

Great review. I’m looking for a bench now. So many options idk wtf I’m gonna pick yet

I appreciated this video. Thanks homie!

Very informative. Thank you. 🌻

Matt thank you for a very nice overall review

Thanks for the review.

I like your reviews Matt. I got my inspire FT2 put together and been using it. It took me like 3-4 a night for 4 nights. I have one problem that the seller says he doesn’t know a fix for it. One of the Red levers on the carriage isn’t moving freely so it doesn’t make contact easily with the smith bar when i twist the smith bar to move the carriages up the rails.

@MattTolbers

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like an issue inside the carriage. Contact inspire and they’ll ask for photos probably via email and may have to send you a new one or tell you how to fix it

Thank you for showing how each one folds.

Very Helpful!

good vid bro. very helpful

Thank you this very helpful

Wow epic review exactly wat I needed suuuuuuper thanks‼️‼️‼️

@MattTolbers

2 жыл бұрын

No problem, glad it was helpful!

@eastyasstrouble

2 жыл бұрын

Hey I know in the video you recommended the small bench with the red stripes over the newer small bench, however after posting the video have your opinion reminded the same between the two benches?

New sub 💪🏾 thanks for this vid 💯

@MattTolbers

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome and no problem bro 👊🏽

Awesome video! Answered all my questions.

@MattTolbers

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro and glad it was helpful :)

@erudite6640

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattTolbers I saw your other review on the Fitness Reality bench and that bench is even better. Very helpful reviews!

@MattTolbers

2 жыл бұрын

I agree and no problem!

Thanks bro, appreciated.

@MattTolbers

3 жыл бұрын

No problem, thanks for watching!

Thanks for the video, you mentioned on another video that the wood inside de Large one has 1/2 inch of wood, what about the other 2?

Good job. Thanks a lot

@MattTolbers

3 жыл бұрын

No problem, thanks for watching!

Damn good video!

Some of the reviews mentioned that the seat folds in on itself when they are working out and that the old small one felt unstable. Have you experienced anything like that? Also, I’m 5’3” 118 pounds, I feel like one of the smaller benches would suit me better, do you think it would make a difference between the new versus older small bench? Will be using it for traditional weight lifting program (has chest press, shoulder press, row, Bulgarian split squat). And thank you for making this review, super helpful.

@MattTolbers

3 жыл бұрын

The seats can't really fold unless you don't put the pin in. The bigger one is a little nicer overall, but being 5'3'' it's probably to high for you. If you're only doing dumbbell work the small ones should be fine. It's not the most stable thing in the world but for a cheap foldable bench it does the job. If you want something more solid go with one of the Fitness Reality Benches I have a review on

Great video

Subbed! YOU DESERVE MORE VIEWS. I am 5’1” 160lbs which one would you recommend??? Doesn’t have to be FlyBird. I never thought height would be a factor in choosing your workout bench.

0:54 Good to see the new version changed from this round style

Is the height the same on all 3? You only talked about the angled seat height for one model.

Wow Great Video

@MattTolbers

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks dude. 👍🇲🇽💪

@MattTolbers

2 жыл бұрын

No problem!

Interested to know if you saw the new FLYBIRD Adjustable Bench 04 which addresses your major con of bench height.

Good clip... 🤟

Is there a reason why you wouldn't suggest it for barbell work? I'm limited in space so I don't have many options.

Your right that one flybird is a bit tall, buy I use it to stretch quads and hip flexors.

@MattTolbers

2 жыл бұрын

Nice, glad you found some uses

2” padding on the new design as opposed to the striped one at 1” I believe.

Thank you

Thanks

Is the newest one foldable as well? Is it similar in size and shape to the black-red one when folded? Great video btw, thank you so much.

@MattTolbers

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is and thanks

The red and black one hurts my shoulder blade when I do chest I think it’s the sides of the padding on that one

so for the black and red bench you cant do decline bench on it correct?

Is a 9 inch bench height to tall for a 5ft 8in guy will I be able to put my whole foot down on the ground

I ordered the smallest one before looking at all the videos. I’m 6’2. But I’ll just use it for a bit and see how it goes. Just doing some easy workouts. I’ll probably invest in the big one after. Very nice video 🙌🏾

@Spooks11002

2 ай бұрын

How is it so far? I’m 6ft flat and I ordered the smallest one aswell 😅

@devonrobertson453

2 ай бұрын

@@Spooks11002it’s small lol, I honestly haven’t been using it. It’s sturdy though

Great review. I’m 5’10 1/2” and bought the third option (tallest, smooth black). Do you think it’ll be an issue for incline?

@archibaldcrane

2 жыл бұрын

I'm your exact same height, how do you like the bench? I worry about it being too tall for stability (can you plant your feet when flat benching?) and too short to headrest doing incline. How is it working for you?

@Theodorebenevolent

2 жыл бұрын

@@archibaldcrane I like it a lot, actually. It’s not too high at all and have no issue planting my feet. It’s really made for people of our height or smaller. I’m loving the investment.

Recently got a foldable bench with resistance band hooks by the feet. Trying to figure out a way to use bands for chest as my bench doesn’t have hooks up top

@MattTolbers

2 жыл бұрын

I’d say put a heavy dumbbell on each side holding the bands down if you have them.

@OCCollects

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattTolbers I’ll try that, I went ahead and just used a door anchor strap and I’m doing most of my workouts that way. I’m looking into getting adjustable dumbbells.

@underratededits35

2 жыл бұрын

@@OCCollects I use mix of adjustable dumbbells and resistance bands those duo are deadly for a complete home gym

Is it stable for 205 or more flat benching?

Great

@MattTolbers

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped, thanks for watching!

Those height measurements you said - did you actually do the measuring or just read the specs from a sheet? I ask because on the Amazon website they have a picture of the red stripe bench with a measurement of 16.5" but it looks as though that is from the floor to the bottom of the fulcrum where the bench folds in half which is below the BOTTOM of the seat. That would mean that the actual seat height is 2" or 3" above that 16.5". Can you take a quicky measurement an find out what the real height to the top of the bench is?

@MattTolbers

2 жыл бұрын

I always measure myself, so whatever I said is what it actually is. Don’t have the bench on me anymore to re measure

im 5'7 do you think my neck will be fine since its for 5'9 i think im good

We purchased the red Flybird and it came in a box with an horrible odor. Even after taking it out of the box the order was horrible. It came in a box marked China. This was purchased on 4\6/22 from AMAZON This bench is really nice but the odor is very pungent, very caustic. What type of Faux leather and padding is used? IS THE PADDING polyurethane foam? It is really a sickening smell. Caused respiratory discomfort. I did return the b Flybird bench. Unfortunately, I had to send it back twice to Amazon. Both benches were delivered with the worst odor. Very caustic smell. I reached out to the Flybird Company and they ignored me. No one ever contacted me. It was the red trimmed "Fly Bird" work out bench .Now , I will have to find/research for another Fold up, adjustable weight bench. So frustrating! Do you have any suggestions? thanks!

I’m 6 feet 4 and need a bench that can be folded. It’s for my small garage gym. Which flybird would you recommend?

@MattTolbers

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely get the large one

Would these benches be good to use with a power cage to bench press? Say around 400 pounds of total weight being put down on the bench?

@MattTolbers

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t recommend it for barbell workouts. I’d look at the merax weight bench, fitness reality 1000 or fitness reality 2000

I know the weight capacity is 600lbs on the smaller older flybird bench but what would you feel comfortable lifting on it for dumbbell press? Thanks.

@MattTolbers

3 жыл бұрын

I’d feel comfortable with a pair of 120lb dumbbells. I weigh about 220 so that would be 460lb total

@casshernsins8333

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattTolbers how is long term durability of the bench? I don’t want it randomly breaking on me when I have weights above me

I'm 5'10. Would you recommend I get the PASYOU Adjustable Bench or get the FLYBIRD (2nd model with the red stripes), or should I just go ahead and get the Fitness Reality 2000 instead? Curious question on which you think is the better bench. Thanks

@MattTolbers

2 жыл бұрын

I’d go with the fitness reality 2000!

@soldierofgod6335

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattTolbers Sounds good. Its in my Amazon cart now. Thanks man!

@MattTolbers

2 жыл бұрын

No problem, great choice!

Thx for this, was wondering if u had to rank 1-6, 2 fitness reality, 3 flybird, and ritfit bench how would you?

@MattTolbers

3 жыл бұрын

Not fully understanding your question, but fitness reality 2000 is my favorite out of those benches.

@Chan.711

3 жыл бұрын

@@MattTolbers ok thx. Question was, if u had to rank all those benches where would each stand on a list.

@MattTolbers

3 жыл бұрын

They are all very different and for different situation and people so can’t really rank in that sense. What are you looking for in a bench, how big are you and how much you willing to spend? Then I can recommend one to you

@Chan.711

3 жыл бұрын

@@MattTolbers I do mobile personal training, so more for portability, stability ,versatility.

@ellen1jw

3 жыл бұрын

@@MattTolbers Hoping you can recommend something for me and my wife. I am 6ft 314 and she is 5'6/5'7 under 250. We want something that is adjustable but don't care if its fold-able. We are looking to spend around 100 but could go just a little higher.

Would you recommend the Fitness reality 2000 or the Ritfit? Thanks Matt

@MattTolbers

3 жыл бұрын

What are you looking for in a bench?

@charlyo7

3 жыл бұрын

@@MattTolbers just using it with DB up to 50lbs, nothing heavy.

@MattTolbers

3 жыл бұрын

If you’re not going to be moving the bench around alot and have a little space for it I’d go fitness realty 2000. Much better bench all around

@eternal305

3 жыл бұрын

The new ritfit, all the flybyrds, and fr 1000 are 3rd teir “casual” Benches Fitness reality 1000 is the best 3rd teir bench for the price, period. Good height 16 inch, comfortable sit-ups ,and has drop style backrest adjustment. Its also Long and they even improved upon it, made it wider and stronger . Only major downside is it’s missing 30 degrees! And the minor downside is it really doesn’t have seat adjustment ability I’d put the new ritfit 2nd. fitness reality 2000 is best 2nd teir bench , no competition. And top teir are them crazy $500 bench for serious lifting. The flybyrds are good , but they’re all either too short or too high up for me. the far one in this video is 21inches from the ground, insane! Pass.

@roccotaco87

3 жыл бұрын

@@eternal305 rep fitness is the best “budget” bench

hey, im from Germany and im looking for a new bench. im 177cm (5 feet 10) so which bench should I buy? I Work mostly with dumbbell and barbell

@MattTolbers

2 жыл бұрын

Either of the smaller FlyBird a should work good. The bigger one is a stretch at that height and might no be comfortable

Hey I am 5'6 and do somewhat heavy lifting, would you recommend the newer one? I know its high off the ground but being 5'6, you think it will still be okay ?

@trumannguyen9923

3 жыл бұрын

I'm 5'7 and just bought the new one. I'm not an experienced lifter or anything but I see 17" is the recommended height by Mark Rippertoe and its height is the only issue i have with it and the reason im returning it to buy another bench. its 21" off the ground.

@ER-123

3 жыл бұрын

@@trumannguyen9923 which bench did u get?

@trumannguyen9923

3 жыл бұрын

@@ER-123 That really tall third flybird bench in the video. the other two are 16.5" off the ground.

@MattTolbers

3 жыл бұрын

I'd look into the Fitness Reality 1000 bench amzn.to/3uKimYh or the 2000 amzn.to/3yYH8XR

Im around 183cm tall and considerind getting the red striped one. Is it ok for my height?

@MattTolbers

2 жыл бұрын

I think it would be a little small for you.

@damienchrist85

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattTolbers suck damnit.. thanks for fast response though 👍

@MattTolbers

2 жыл бұрын

@@damienchrist85 look into the fitness Reality benches if there for sale where you live. I have couple videos on them, highly recommend

@damienchrist85

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattTolbers will check it out! thanks mate

I’m 5’10. Is the tall one good for me?

@MattTolbers

2 жыл бұрын

You can probably do it but it’s a stretch

Which fly bird u like best?

@MattTolbers

2 жыл бұрын

The tall version but if not at least 6’ definitely go with smaller ones or fitness reality 2000

No wheels for pulling

Is it stable enough for step ups and box jumps?

@MattTolbers

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't recommend it for that

I can only buy the red/black variant in my country but I’m 6,5 would this work?

@MattTolbers

2 жыл бұрын

If your 6 feet 5 inches your to big for the bench

@user-dh5fp4gw1b

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattTolbers fuck, well. Do you have any other recommendations?

@MattTolbers

2 жыл бұрын

Depends how much your willing to spend. Look in description I have a list to other benches and price ranges

@user-dh5fp4gw1b

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattTolbers thanks! Max budget would be 150

How tall are you ?

@MattTolbers

3 жыл бұрын

I’m 6’1”

@nicnic8209

3 жыл бұрын

@@MattTolbers wow thanks for the quick reply you got from me. I think I'll get the Big Black Bank.

@MattTolbers

3 жыл бұрын

No problem, it notified me on my phone lol. So you’re getting the larger FlyBird bench?

@nicnic8209

3 жыл бұрын

@@MattTolbers Yes i'm about your size I actually wanted to buy the first one, but it will probably be too small. What do you think?

@MattTolbers

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah the other one would be to small for you than. Make sure to check out my fitness reality 2000 vs FlyBird video before you get the FlyBird, just to make sure you don’t want that instead. It’s my favorite weight bench under $200

Update6 months and I'm still loving this bench. kzread.infoUgkxo_64lVTGMk7y4aXTPxPOcQ3YTLyQ6kYV I use it almost daily. I've gotten used to the small wobble and it's no problem at all. Love the storage, it folds right next to my weight set in the garage and hardly takes any space. I wish the covering material was a little bit tougher. I have a feeling that in a couple years it'll tear, but the bench is very well priced that I would just buy a new one.3 month usage review. Awesome bench for someone looking for compactness and storage. I did have to drill a couple holes to adjust my preferred seating position and leg bar position but that's only due to my personal preference. It's very sturdy for normal workouts, but for anyone going above 100# dumbbell press it wobbles ever so slightly. I would probably go with a fixed bench if that's the case. That being said i can accomplish 99% of my normal gym workout with this setup. Very happy with the purchase.

Is it stable for 205 or more flat benching?