Thoughts on a Bowflex?
Babsvii
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So this is my situation... i live in the country... about 2 hours from any small town which doesnt even have a gym to my knowledge... I have been doing p90x for a year... i own free weights and a barbell i also have resistance bands but i really want to expend my home gym.
what is everyones thoughts on the Bowflex Revolution? is it a good addition? is it worth it?
what is everyones thoughts on the Bowflex Revolution? is it a good addition? is it worth it?
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They look pretty damn expensive for what you get.
If I were to build a home gym, I would be incredibly satisfied with the following setup. And you could get by on less but this would be pretty good:
1) An adjustable bench.
2) A power rack/squat cage with a pull up bar or crossbar at the top that would allow pullups. You'd want one with adjustable safety pins/bars.
3) A barbell and weights.
4) A set of DBs or power blocks (adjustable DB set).
You could do a LOT with the above.0 -
Thanks for the reply... i already have 1, 3 & 4 so maybe i should just look into getting a power rack/squat cage then.0
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Agreed. The only way a bowflex would be worth it, IMO, is if you have very limited space. You could get everything on SS's list for less or about the same price and it would be waaaay more versatile.
Ps. I see equipment on craig's list all the time. You might be able to get a good deal.0 -
Thanks for the reply... i already have 1, 3 & 4 so maybe i should just look into getting a power rack/squat cage then.
amazon has some decent ones.0 -
I have a Bowflex Revolution and really like it. There is a lot you can do with it that you can't with free weights and a lot you can not do. Weak on the leg department; has an attachment and way to perform leg presses but it has limited range of motion and feels somewhat awkward. I am eventually going to add a squat rack and barbell so I can start doing squats and deadlifts again but still love the Bowflex for the versatility for all my upper body movements.0
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Thanks for the reply... i already have 1, 3 & 4 so maybe i should just look into getting a power rack/squat cage then.
I would definitely go this route.0 -
what sidesteel sugested.
and like others said, keep your eyes peeled on craigslist and amazon, and local garage sales too.
and if i might add, a nice heavy punching bag is great to have too.0 -
What sidesteel said. I was just looking at the bowflex dumbbells a while ago. Holy expensive, and long, but cute :P0
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Thanks for the reply... i already have 1, 3 & 4 so maybe i should just look into getting a power rack/squat cage then.
amazon has some decent ones.
That's where I got mine. It's this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Deltech-Fitness-Power-Rack-Squat/dp/B001LIRIJQ/ref=pd_ybh_1
But they had blemished ones for $315 shipped. It now says those are gone but they may be back?
I finally cleared a spot and got it set up this weekend. I love it. Squats were much easier yesterday - I think because I wasn't worried about dropping it on the back patio and was able to concentrate on form a little more. Half of doing squats is 80% mental and 75% physical.
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^ nice.
Just that setup alone allows you to squat, dead, bench, row, chins, ohp, and then DB work/etc for accessories as needed. I'd take the above over any machine based system.0 -
^ nice.
Just that setup alone allows you to squat, dead, bench, row, chins, ohp, and then DB work/etc for accessories as needed. I'd take the above over any machine based system.
It's a one stop shop. Plus I hooked up a receiver to some decent sized speakers out there for the all important motivational hymns - you know, like Mastodon's Crusher Destroyer and Pantera's By Demons Be Driven.0 -
^ nice.
Just that setup alone allows you to squat, dead, bench, row, chins, ohp, and then DB work/etc for accessories as needed. I'd take the above over any machine based system.
It's a one stop shop. Plus I hooked up a receiver to some decent sized speakers out there for the all important motivational hymns - you know, like Mastodon's Crusher Destroyer and Pantera's By Demons Be Driven.
How wide is it? I am looking for one that will fit a 5' bar as my 7' one is too long to use inside.0 -
They look pretty damn expensive for what you get.
If I were to build a home gym, I would be incredibly satisfied with the following setup. And you could get by on less but this would be pretty good:
1) An adjustable bench.
2) A power rack/squat cage with a pull up bar or crossbar at the top that would allow pullups. You'd want one with adjustable safety pins/bars.
3) A barbell and weights.
4) A set of DBs or power blocks (adjustable DB set).
You could do a LOT with the above.
this ^^^^^^^ as long as you have the room ...0 -
How wide is it? I am looking for one that will fit a 5' bar as my 7' one is too long to use inside.
The inside width is 44", outside 48". I don't know if a 5' bar would go depending on how it's laid out. There is only a couple of inches between the hooks for the bar and the part of the bar that stops the weights when it's in the rack (if that makes sense). I have a 6' standard size bar also but I haven't set it in the rack. If I get a chance I'll check that tonight.0
