There was another bench that i was considering called the xmark adjustable fid weight bench.
Bowflex 5 1 adjustable weight bench review.
The box i received was not damaged but everything inside the box was kind of loose and moving around it appeared.
The bowflex 5 1 bench is well made and appears to be good quality.
So already there are an extra two positions over the bowflex selecttech 3 1 bench having six positions allows for dozens of different exercises and ultimate workout versatility.
Capacity vs bowflex s 600 lb.
While the bowflex selecttech 5 1 has a few design issues it is a sturdy and reliable bench that is built to last.
The adjustable bench offers a number of workout options including a lot of different incline presses and decline work.
It is not for powerlifters but for at home training it is an excellent choice for anyone.
The bowflex 5 1 adjustable bench has six inclinations it starts from 17 degree decline flat 30 degree 45 degree 60 degrees and 90 degrees.
Although the xmark bench is less expensive about 20 bucks less and can handle a larger weight load 1500 lb.
We ll compare the 5 1s with two similarly priced benches and hopefully by the end of the review you will have a good idea if this bench is the right one for you.
You can see that this bench is very much advanced from the bowflex 3 1 that i have reviewed earlier.
With these six inclinations you can perform a number of exercises and in a number of different ways.
I started putting it together and when i unwrapped the padded back to install it which is one of the last steps i noticed there was a rip in the upper left.
In this review we ll take a detailed look at bowflex s latest offering in their adjustable weight bench line.
It has a well made structure made by a trusted and popular manufacturer bowflex that gives 30 years warranty on the.
Bowflex selecttech 5 1 adjustable bench review summary.