This chair is very sturdy. Heavier people can use this without worry. It sits a bit taller than other similar style chairs which is very nice. I don’t feel like I’m so close to the ground. The cup holder is a good size. My insulated water cup actually fits. The cell phone Velcro spot on the chair arm is very useful to keep my phone out of the sun as well as dry. Every person in my family keeps taking these from my garage. We like them so much I have purchased 6 chairs!!