Reebok Deck Review

The Deck Reebok Deck is in the $250 range. This may sound like a lot for a platform but it is versatile. I would suggest it for those of you who aren’t ready for a machine; who want something simple and don’t have a lot of room. For that matter it is a good piece for anyone even if you have no constraints

What I like

It is simple to store and has a handle release at one end of it. At 29 pounds I consider it easy to move.

The maximum user weight is 300 pounds. This is a high number for something made of plastic. You’ll find high end machines which can handle up to 200 or 250 pounds only. Giving the user a maximum weight of 300 pounds is a nice feature in the fitness industry.

It comes with two Reebok tubes and an instruction DVD which you will have to watch if you’ve never used tubes with a step. If you have used a step platform with a tube you know that you have to slide it between the platform and riser. A traditional step platform that you may have used in an aerobics class is not meant to be used this way. The Reebok Deck is made to be used that way. I can use tubes with a platform and not be afraid of the tube slipping or anything going wrong.

Underneath the top of the platform is a storage area for accessories. This is where I can store one pair of dumbbells when not in use.

There is nothing that can break on this platform if used properly.

What I don't like

The top of the platform is made of a rubber non-slip material. It has a bit of texture to it. The only complaint I have about this texture is that it is uncomfortable. Let’s say I want to do push ups using the bench. I put my hands on the platform surface. That hurts. I just put a towel under my hands and that solves that problem. Wearing gloves also solves the problem.

Let’s use it

The Deck has integrated legs that when at their lowest are eight inches off the floor. The legs also close so that the Deck essentially is flat. While closed in a flat position I use it to do traditional Step moves – basic step, lunges, kicks, etc.

Releasing the legs is easy. With one leg down and one under the platform it becomes a decline bench. I could do a number of exercises in this position. One is called a decline dumbbell press. This works my chest (pectoral muscles) just as it would on any decline bench.

Opening up the second leg the Deck is at its highest – 12 inches high. This is high to do step work. I can do dumbbell work – flyes for my chest or sit on it and do preacher curls for my biceps. That is the area on the top of your arm in the front.

I like to use this position also to do crunches for my abdominal area. The back can be set to three different levels so many exercises can be done.

The tubes get attached to the back of the seat or the legs. In the flat position I can attach the tube to the leg and do rows for my back. With the back up I can attach tubes to the legs (both tubes can be used) and do lateral shoulder raises, triceps extensions (This is the area that on the underside of our arm that flaps in the wind.) – really any exercise can be performed.

It measures 48 inches long by 13 inches wide.

There is a one-year warranty.

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Great versatile Deck especially for those of you who aren’t ready for a machine; who want something simple and don’t have a lot of room. For that matter it is a good piece for anyone even if you have no constraints