CAPHAUS 45 Degree Roman Chair with Dip Station and Adjustable Ab Bench for Glutes, Hamstring, and Back Training

So I finally caved and got the CAPHAUS 45 Degree Roman Chair for my home gym setup, and honestly? It’s been a total game-changer for my workouts. I’ve been struggling with some lower back issues (too many hours hunched over my laptop, ugh), and wanted something to help strengthen my core and back muscles without having to shell out for a gym membership.
This thing is pretty versatile – I’ve been using it for hyperextensions which really hit those back muscles, plus the dip station is actually decent for tricep work. Not gonna lie, assembly took me closer to an hour (those instructions aren’t exactly IKEA-level clear), but once I got it together, it felt really solid.
The build quality is better than I expected for the price point. It’s got this heavy-duty steel frame that doesn’t wobble when I’m using it, which is kinda important when you’re hanging upside down! It claims to support up to 300 pounds, which is plenty for me, though my boyfriend who’s a bit bigger uses it too without any issues.
The cushioning is actually pretty comfortable – like, I was worried it would feel cheap and thin, but the padding on the back support and ankle rollers is thick enough that I can do a full workout without feeling like my bones are digging into metal. The foam rollers that hold your ankles in place are snug without cutting off circulation, which I appreciate.
One thing that’s been super helpful is how adjustable everything is. I’m 5’4″ and my boyfriend’s like 6 feet tall, but we can both use it comfortably with a few quick adjustments. The cushion width goes from about 29 inches to 41 inches, which is pretty nice. The ab bench can be set at different angles too, so you can kind of ease into more challenging positions as you get stronger.
To be fair, it does take up a bit of space in our spare room (it’s nearly 5 feet long), but it’s not as bulky as some of those all-in-one home gym systems. For what it offers – back exercises, ab work, dips – the footprint is actually reasonable.
I was kind of surprised at how many different exercises I can do on this thing. Beyond the obvious back extensions, I’ve been using it for sit-ups, leg raises, and even some oblique work. The dip station is a nice bonus that I didn’t think I’d use much, but it’s actually become part of my routine now.
Weight-wise, it’s around 40 pounds, so it’s substantial but I was still able to move the box by myself when it arrived. The black and red color scheme is pretty standard gym equipment style, nothing fancy but it looks decent enough.
My back has definitely been feeling stronger after about a month of consistent use – those hyperextensions really target muscles that I wasn’t hitting before. If you’ve got back issues or just want to round out your home gym with something that targets those posterior chain muscles, this is honestly not a bad option at all.