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Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Bench Series 5.1

December 9th, 2011 No comments

Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Bench Series 5.1 Review

We’ve all seen the fancy workout machines that have hit the market in recent years. Each one is supposed to be better than the last and the truth is, all of them do a pretty good job. But you know what? Free weights are still great for home use. In fact, there are studies that suggest that these “old fashioned” weights are still the best way to add muscle mass and build strength. But of course to use them, you need a solid bench, and that’s where the Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Bench Series 5.1 comes in.

The Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Bench Series 5.1 is easy to adjust.

That little bit of information is about as important as any if you plan on investing in a work bench. These are not oneBowflex SelectTech Adjustable Bench Series 5.1 size fits all. And you want to hit your muscles from a variety of angles. Adding a decline or incline is a great way to accomplish this. Want a little incline? The Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Bench Series 5.1 can be adjusted up to 90 degrees. Just as important is the fact that it can go drop 17 degrees if you want decline exercises. Best of all, the adjustments are quick. Look you don’t want to spend longer than you have to working out and since it only takes a few seconds to make a change, you don’t have a whole lot of downtime. Your workout sessions will be fast paced.

When you’re lifting you don’t need fancy equipment. You just need a bench that’s stable (obviously) and easy to work with. That’s exactly what you’ll get with the Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Bench Series 5.1. This is a rock solid piece of equipment that’s easy to assemble. Use it with a power cage and it’s the perfect support for your bench pressing needs. But this can also be used by itself as a support for dozens of seated or lying down resistance exercised.

Details and features of the Bowflex SelectTechAdjustable Bench Series 5.1

You get just what you want with this one. You get a bench that will give you stable support that’s needed when you are doing bench presses, chest flies or seated exercises. The stability is enhanced by the tough, heavy duty commercial quality steel. It also comes with a leg support brace. The extra stability it provides helps provide added balance, especially when you are doing decline exercised. And let’s not forget that 6 different incline and decline positions, ranging from 17 degrees on the decline to 90 degrees when inclined. And as an added bonus, the bench is easy to move thanks to built in wheels. No more ripping up the carpet or scratching the hardwood or tile floors.

What do customers say?

There’s about 80 reviews posted on Amazon and this bench averages 4.3 stars (out of 5) which is a very high score. And if you look closely at the few complaints, they are about damage during shipping. Don’t blame that on the bench. But the good news is that the frame comes with a 30 year warranty, so if you are one of those rare cases when this happens, you’re protected. Although the odds of it happening are slim.

Here’s the bottom line. If you want a sturdy and easily adjustable weight bench from a reputable and trusted fitness manufacturer, you can go wrong with the Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Bench Series 5.1.

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