Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Bench Series 5.1 Review
By admin on Jun 21, 2010 with Comments 0
We all know that Bowflex is the big daddy of exercise equipment companies - so when we got our hands on the Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Bench Series 5.1, we were excited to see what we could achieve with the product.
Whilst exercise benches aren't the most exciting addition to your home gym, they are certainly a necessary one. Providing a support structure for many exercises such as leg curls, dumbbell activities, and equally chest activities - not having one is like having no roof on your vehicle... you'll still be able to drive it - but it won't be as useful as it could be.
In this review, we've focused on the key points of the Series 5.1 bench in an effort to uncover both the good and the bad. Here are our findings.
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Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Bench Series 5.1
List Price: 5 new from $229.00  
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Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Bench Series 5.1 Specifications & Features
Dimensions
The Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Bench Series 5.1 measures 56" in length, 26" in width, and 20" in height when lying flat. This makes it a slightly bigger product than many other home exercise benches on the market.
We were pleased to see that the bench is customizable throughout a generous range - with 6 different settings between -17 degrees and 90 degrees. There is support for a negative incline - which might be useful for a few of the non-mainstream exercises out there.
Comfort & Style
Whilst the frame of the Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Bench Series 5.1 is made from high quality, strengthened steel, the padding and seating couldn't have been made any more comfortable.
A few handy on board features - including the retractable wheels at the bottom of the bench - allow for easy transport and storage if necessary. Finally, the color scheme that has been used is pleasant on the eyes, and in keeping with the rest of the Bowflex range of product (i.e. red vs black contrasting).
Extras & Add-ons
The first thing you'll notice about this bench is the price. Sure - we expected it to be higher because of the brand, but what else (aside from a bench) are we benefiting from?
The Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Bench Series 5.1 comes with a removable foot hold device, which is able to pin your feet down when you're doing exercises. This is especially important for abdominal exercises, as the correct form for the majority of these requires that feet be firmly planted on the ground.
Alternatively, if you don't have a use for it - you can completely remove it from the device and store it somewhere else, out of sight.
Our Rating of the Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Bench Series 5.1
There is no doubt that the Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Bench Series 5.1 is an excellent product, and a near perfect exercise bench. However, we can't help but think that with a retail price of $270 - it's slightly on the expensive side.
Hence - our rating is 5 stars - if you can acquire the product for anything less than $250.00. We think that is a more realistic value to put on the equipment.
Filed Under: Weight Benches
