Very good home machine. Let's get something out of the way now. This is not supposed to be like free weights. That said, it's a great little machine if you upgrade to the 410lbs. I am a fairly big guy, and can deadlift and squat over 500lbs. Is this true weight, of course not. It's tension resistance from bending a material. It is going to be progressive. This works out in a home gyms favor, as it is lightest at the weakest part of a movement. Eliminating the need for a spotter or anything of the sort. I can lift by myself, and I can push myself.

Great for exactly what I wanted it to do. I'm a plus size woman and wanted a step to be able to stand on to be able to do stretches. The weight capacity on this step is more than what I need, but nice to know the structure is sturdy and will last a long time.

No assembly required. Height of step is easy to adjust with risers clicking into place. When only one set of risers is attached, the other set cannot be stored beneath the step, but this didn't bother me. I found the the step sturdy at all its adjustable heights for my adult size of 5 ft 7.5 inches tall and 163 pound weight. My only complaint is this great step doesn't come in other colors.