For the price, this bench is excellent. It was easy to assemble. The manual states you'll need to use a common screwdriver that isn't supplied along with rubber mallet. But those tools aren't really needed. The two supplied wrenches will suffice for the install. Since I have my own tools I just used mine. The rubber mallet can come in handy to tap the sliding parts into place, but a slight wiggle and jiggle makes the pieces slide together.The bar stand handles a typical 48" Olympic curl bar with ease and plenty of room to spare on each side. Adjustment via the **** is very simple at all adjustment points. Plenty of adjustments for various heights. It is a very stable and sturdy piece of equipment. I do not see any danger of it tipping forward, due to the extended foot platform at the front and the placement of the bar stand.Padding is very good, and the arm pad has plenty of width to accommodate various placement of your arms for curls. If there was one negative, it would be the arm pad cover is slightly sewn loose at the top corners.An excellent buy at its price point and excellent quality to boot!