The Spotting Stand is a game changer. The first rep doesn't put all the usual strain on the shoulders. Decline presses are especially easier than whatever acrobatics are typically required to get into starting position. Easy to change height and rotation when switching between exercises. Even when the gym opens back up, I'll probably workout at home on dumbbell day!

I had never used or even seen a dumbbell spotting stand before I started buying Ironmaster equipment and researched the spotting stand. I went back and forth for months before finally pulling the trigger. As I get older, I am always looking for ways to reduce the risk of injury to my shoulders and back. The spotting stand is an amazing piece of equipment. I use it mainly for flat and incline dumbbell press and standing dumbbell curls. This stand makes getting into your initial starting position SO much easier. You don't even realize the strain it takes to get into that initial position, until you have one of these and no longer feel it! I also have the barbell adapter and use that to spot standing EZ curls. Again, helps preserve my back by not having to bend over to lift the curl bar to its starting position every set. When I initially got the spotting stand, I had a traditional two legged bench and found the spottting stand quite stable, even though it was not being held down by the superbench. I have since purchased a superbench PRO and there is not an ounce of wiggle. This is an excellent, often overlooked, piece of equipment.

As a continuously certified CPT since '97, one of the most significant "truths" I have learned is that in addition to consistency, it is not just about training with intensity but also training smart. Training longevity requires injury reduction. These stands alleviate heavy ground to set positions for flat and incline bench and make solo declines possible. Stands also provide a safe way to dump weights when necessary allowing one to go for that extra rep with confidence. Like all of my Ironmaster gear (and it is considerable), these stands have been a great addition to my home gym.

Once you try it you will wonder how you ever worked out without it. Heavy duty and excellent build quality. Easy to adjust and lets you save that necessary energy to bang out a few more reps vs wasting it getting the weights up. It takes up some good real estate but is worth it!

spotting stand works best with best with dumbell bench press and incline dumbell bench press. could use a little more height for seated dumbell press, but still works good.