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Reddit mentions of Marcy SB222 4-Position Utility Bench
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4-position utility bench for working with dumbbells or multi-gym set-upsAdjusts to flat, incline, decline, and military positions to work several musclesHigh-density 2-tone bench pads made of top-grade plywood and deluxe upholsteryOversized vinyl-wrapped leg roller pads; folds compactly for easy storageAdapts to most squat racks, half cages, and Smith machines; weighs 28 pounds
Specs:
| Height | 42 Inches |
| Length | 48 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | 1 |
| Weight | 28 Pounds |
| Width | 22.5 Inches |
I have a bench like this and have it set so it is flat, start in a sitting position and lean back to about a 45 degree angle or however far you feel comfortable going, hold for a few seconds and sit back up straight. after a few weeks you should be able to lean all the way back and get back up to a sitting position.
I swore off gym memberships over 5 years ago, figuring that I could spend a lot less money on weights and equipment in my apartment. I bought stuff piece by piece as I needed/wanted/could afford it. Here's what I have now, in total:
Now YMMV, I'm a guy that has never been overweight or out of shape. The one thing I know from trying to help friends that weren't a fortunate as my family is genetically is that I suck at helping overweight folks fix things. It's very hard for me to know what's safe.
That being said, I would recommend starting with a kettlebell. Something that feels substantial without feeling like you can't control it, or at least lift it off the floor with one hand. Start with just putting it between your feet, squatting down and grabbing it with both hands then standing up - rinse repeat for 10 reps. Then move on to doing that with one hand, alternating. Then maybe move up to swings or cleans. A kettlebell is pretty versatile, there are exercises for most parts of your body with just that one weight.
I'm able to put everything away in my closet for when people come over, but think about that before you buy anything like the bench I mentioned. The other thing you want to keep in mind is that having a bunch of weights makes moving that much harder.