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| Brand: Bowflex
Category: Sports
List Price: $279.00
Buy Used: $189.00
You Save: $90.00 (32%)
New (4) Used (1) from $189.00
Rating:  36 reviews
Sales Rank: 154
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 74
Dimensions (in): 51 x 17.5 x 10.5
Model: Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Bench 5.1
UPC: 708447155986
EAN: 0708447155986
ASIN: B000BH283O
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Transform any space into a personal free weight fitness center | | • | Adjusts to six different positions; 17-degree decline to 90-degree incline | | • | Comes with a removable leg hold-down brace for added decline position support | | • | Corrects posture and stabilizes positioning for a safe, muscle-building free-weight workout | | • | 30-year warranty on frame; one-year warranty on upholstery |
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Product Description
Bowflex 5.1 Series Adjustable Bench The Bowflex 5.1 Series Adjustable Bench is a comfortable and effective addition to your dumbbell workout: Adjusts to 6 different positions, 17 Degree decline to 90 Degree incline for total versatility; Built strong to last long with heavy-duty commercial quality steel; Corrects posture and stabilizes positioning for a safe, muscle-building free weight workout; Adds an incredible amount of variety to your routine... use it to perform over 30 exercises; Comes standard with a removable leg hold-down brace for added decline position support; Wheels away and stows almost anywhere; Measures 4'8" x 2'2" x 1'7 1/2". Get yours today! Please Note: This is a Heavy / Bulky item. $10.00 for heavy / bulky shipping and handling will be charged in addition to regular shipping and handling. This item is shipped directly from the factory. Please allow an extra 2-4 weeks for delivery... sorry no express shipping available. We are unable to ship factory direct items to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, Puerto Rico or APO or FPO addresses. Bowflex 5.1 Series Adjustable Bench
Amazon.com Product Description
Get more out of your workout using Bowflex SelectTech free-weights with the 5.1 Series adjustable bench. It adjusts to six different positions--with 17-degree decline to 90-degree incline--for positioning support when you're exercising and for maximum workout versatility. Just adjust the bench to one of six positions and you can add a variety of new and powerful exercises. It's the perfect way to transform your space into a personal fitness center. This bench is also great for correcting posture and stabilizing your positioning for a safe, muscle-building free-weight workout. It's built-strong to last with heavy-duty commercial quality steel and durable upholstery. It comes standard with a removable leg hold-down brace for added decline position support. It wheels away for easy storage and measures 26 by 20 by 56 inches (W x H x L). Assembly is required. Specifications: - Dimensions: 56" L x 26" W x 20" H (142.25 L x 66 W x 51 H cm)
- Adjusts to six different positions
- 17 decline to 90 incline
- Constructed of heavy-duty commercial quality steel
- Corrects posture and stabilizes positioning for a safe, muscle-building free weight workout
- Can be used with more than 30 exercises
- Comes standard with a removable leg hold-down brace for added decline position support
- Wheels away for easy storage
About Utility Benches
Despite the competition from trendy new fitness inventions, free-weight lifting continues to be a popular option for home strength training. Free weights offer a special benefit in strength training because they promote quicker strength gains. Free weights also work a larger number of muscles than resistance machines, which tend to focus on isolated muscles. Specially-designed adjustable pads, grips, and bars help limit and guide movements to minimize the possibility of muscle or joint damage. Plus, from a single utility bench, a vast number of exercises can be performed. Whether it is focusing on the abdomen, arms, chest, or any other muscle group, a utility bench can help you maximize your strength training goals while minimizing your risk of personal injury. Manufacturer's Warranty
30-year warranty on frame, one-year warranty on upholstery
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| Customer Reviews: Read 31 more reviews...
 Great value, read why! (Other related product info too.) September 10, 2007
20 out of 21 found this review helpful
This is a very nice bench by any standards and as other reviews mention, it is very easy to put together. The instructions are well-written, the diagrams clear and the whole thing is well-engineered and heavy duty construction. It is also veasy to adjust and doesn't have a lot of little parts. It is virually identical to the Bowflex 3.1 bench, just with more positions.
I find the four positions on the 3.1 adequate for a good workout, but more angles are always better. This is especially true if you are injured or feeling strained. Also, it is a perfect product to use with a dumbbell workout. If you go this route, I recommend either Pair of Personal PowerBlock Adjustable Dumbbells - 5-45 Pounds in 5 Pound Increments or PowerBlock SportBlock Dumbbell Set. These adjustable dumbbells are rugged, less expensive than other brands and the safest that I know of.
Some other details about the bench... the material is a medium thick vinyl. I think a better material and padding would improve the product overall, but at this price point I think it's plenty rugged. I'm very happy with the quality/cost ration.
If you get this bench, you can eventually get a power rack that can be used with your bench and as a squat/deadlift rack. One that I like is Phys-x Half Rack 10418, but you there are others depending upon your needs. Get a good one though, this is not something you want to skimp on especially if you are looking to build significant mass.
If you are new (or old) to this type of training, I recommend Build Muscle Lose Fat Look Great: Everything You Need to Know to Transform Your Body and Starting Strength. These are probably the ONLY two books most people will ever need on strength training, building mass, etc. They are BOTH dense with great information systematically laid out. I have other suggestions on my listmania lists, check my profile if you are interested. I also reviewed most of the adjustable dumbells on available on here.
Very solid workout bench. April 25, 2005
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
If you're looking for a versatile workout bench to do your decline, incline, and flat bench presses, this bench is an excellent choice. I'm very happy with the quality of the construction, and it's as sturdy as most benches I've used in commercial gyms. The back can be adjusted from the decline position for situps/decline bench press to a full upright 90 degrees which is great for doing shoulder presses. The seat also has 2 adjustable positions, flat and decline. I like to workout with free weights most of the time and this bench allows me to do just about any exercise I need that requires a bench. The total assembly time took about an hour total, and was very easy. Although it's pricier than some of the other benches on Amazon, I think it's worth it.
Pretty Close to Perfect January 24, 2007
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I was looking for a decent bench to go along with my SelectTech dumbbell set and have found the 5.1 to be the best for the price. The construction is very sturdy and it took me about a half hour to put together. Contrary to one of the other reviews here, the bench travels from a decline position (with an excellent feature that allows the seat to be raised, preventing any back pain) to a 0, 30, 45, 60, and 90 degree incline. The detachable leg support allows for crunches and situps, one of my basic requirements. Construction and functionality-wise, this bench reminds me of the higher quality equipment I've used at health clubs but this is actually better due to the detachable leg support.
One complaint I have is that when I move the bench, the bench has to be lifted high in order for the wheels to catch the floor, otherwise, I end up dragging the bench on the legs. It's not that big of a deal now that I know this needs to be done. Overall, I am extremely happy to have purchased this bench.
5.1 Bench March 8, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I'm very impressed with the sturdyness and the high quality build on this bench. It was purchased primarily for use with the Bowflex Selectech Dumbells. We are also using it for situps and my wife has a few excercises she uses also. What I like the most about the 5.1 bench is being able to quickly and effortlessly move the bench to the next position. My friend tried this bench out just once and ordered one. Best price found on a new 5.1 bench was on Amazon at $199.00 with the free super save shipping. This is an awesome bench. Highly recommend.
Versatile and very sturdy bench August 27, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Ijust recieved the series 5.1.. It was very east to put together and it is a very strong bench. I would say that it is a gym quality bench. I love the various angle that it has and especially the fact that you can tilt the seat which helps save your lower back when doing decline sit ups. It looks very good and if you do not have a room dedicated to exercise, this bench looks good in any corner of the room.
In closing, this is a very good bench well worth the $199. I repeat, this is a very strong bench and you should get years of use out of it. I am very pleased with it.
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