Body-Solid PCH24X Back Hyperextension Roman Chair

Overview

A bodyweight Roman chair from Body-Solid built on 2 by 3 inch heavy-gauge steel, used for back extensions, reverse hyperextensions and ab crunch work rather than weighted training.

This is a hyperextension bench, not a weight machine, so resistance comes entirely from the user's own bodyweight and range of motion rather than plates or a stack. Body-Solid positions it for both home and commercial use, which shows up in details like the double-stitched 3.75 inch DuraFirm pads and 8 inch foam rollers meant to hold up under repeated sessions rather than occasional use. Pop-pin adjustments on both axes let it fit a range of user heights without tools.

• 2 x 3 in heavy-gauge steel frame
• 3.75 in DuraFirm pads with 8 in foam rollers
• Pop-pin adjustment for multiple user heights
• Measures 46 x 24 x 38 in, 40 lbs

Who it's for

Home gym owners who want a dedicated station for lower back, glute and hamstring work alongside ab training, without needing a barbell or weight stack, fit this bench well. Anyone wanting an all-in-one weighted machine or a compact folding bench should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

The heavy-gauge steel frame and step-up surface are built to keep the bench from rocking during a set, which matters most on hyperextension movements where the user's weight shifts through a wide range of motion. Vertical and horizontal pop-pin adjustments change pad height and depth without tools, so the bench can be resized between users. The 8 inch foam rollers and thick DuraFirm pads take the direct load at the ankles and hips, which is where padding quality matters most on this style of equipment.

Specifications

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