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 Could be improved. Mar 09, 2010
An adequate product that will get the job done. The seating material is a little thin, will likely be the first thing to deteriorate. Assembly wasn't difficult, although you need to be sure to just barely put in all of the screws on the back of the seat before tightening any of them down too far as the holes are not aligned well. One of the connections on the base was not threaded properly, so I just went for the gusto and all seems to be working so far.
I am pleased that I decided to go for the 5.1 bench over the 3.1 version. The extra incline positions and leg attachment are worth it if this is you only piece of gym equipment (besides some free weights).
As others commented, my packaging was delivered pretty roughed up (by no fault of the carrier). Bowflex really skimped on the cardboard--really cheap stuff--and it seemed like many of the components probably shifted around, breaking up the box from the inside-out.
 Better than Bowflex 3.1 bench! Jan 29, 2010
My roommate had the 3.1 bowflex bench and got restationed in Guam so I had to break down and buy a bench. I went with the 5.1 because it has 0/30/45/60/90 degree settings versus the 3.1 which has 0/45/90. The benchs look the same but I think this one is sturdier. Has adjustable feet to level it out, and it also has a two-position adjustable seat which the 3.1 DID NOT HAVE. I like using different inclines and you can use them for support on other things besides bench (curls, offset shoulder work, etc). I honestly paid the extra $70 for the 60° setting because my shoulders have seen a lot of damage over the years and 45° give me less results at more risk of injury. So if you're looking for a reason as to WHY you should spend the extra money, it's simple: adds 30 & 60 degree inclines and an adjustable seat (MUCH BETTER and more versatile than 3.1). Oh and I've used many benches in lots of gyms of fitness stores over the years--this bench fits my frame well with good support under my back without hindering shoulder blade motion (like the benches at my gym). Also the adjustment is easy (on the way up, you just lift the head of the bench and it jumps to each setting, drop it to set it in place). The decline setting is OK, good for chest, not for abs--get a separate ab bench with adjustable decline angles or buy some inversion boots and hang from you're pullup bar. Oh and the leg attachment is removable on both benches--sometimes it gets in the way, pops out with a pin in about 3 seconds.
Bowflex weight bench Dec 10, 2009
good quality, good variety of adjustment angles, nice to have a flat - incline - decline 'all in one' work out bench.
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Great Dumbell Workout Bench Nov 17, 2009
I received this bench as a birthday gift. Great bench! Quality of this bench is very good and sturdy. The leg attachment is a great feature for decline position, I was doing decline dumbell bench presses on another bench without the attachment and had to set weights on the floor to get back up with this I just pull myself up with my legs, Great. I read in one reveiw that the bench was not stable, I disagree it is very stable and strong. When I first assembled it (on carpet) and then moved it into positon (ceramic tile)it was uneven, just loosen the bolts on the back legs and retighten, perfect! The directions were easy to follow and went together very easily. When doing workout I put my feet on the feet of the bench and it adds to the stablity of the workout. It is also a Great Looking Bench on top of everything else. I have lifted weights for many, many years and as far as benches go this is very comfortable. Great Job Bowflex!
Perfect for Home Gym Oct 27, 2009
This is a perfectly useful bench for use in a home gym. It is customizable into a number of different positions to allow the user to perfrom a variety of exercises.
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