I'm sure there are stronger, more solid benches out there but this is great for the price. It's aluminum, so it's not as solid as cast-iron but it is still strong. I am a big dude. 6ft 3in, 225 lbs and it holds me just fine with no wobbling. ...unless I REALLY try to wobble it :) But this looks great in our front entry way leading into our townhouse. I have plans to buy another one for the garden in the back yard so my wife can enjoy her garden.