This was the first bench I've ever bought. I considered buying the same model from a local store, but they wanted $299. Paired with Amazon Prime this seems like the best choice. I'll list a few things here:Construction: the bench comes with some assembly required, though its only a series of bolts and the hex key is provided. Though you do need a wrench to tighten the front feet. The bench itself is very sturdy, not wobbly or shaky in any way.Adjustment: The 3.1 bench has 4 positions (inclined, flat, declined, straight) whereas the 5.1 has six I suppose. This hasn't been an issue for me. Depending what kind of movements you like to do, the incline might be too high. If you prefer a very slight incline you might not like this one as well.Accessories: This comes with a leg brace as mentioned. It's easily installed and very sturdy. Keeps your knees in place during any movement.Overall: I like this bench a lot. It's easily comparable to any gym bench I've used, aside from the fact that it has only 3 adjustments opposed to more. If you're considering the 5.1 or this, I'd save your money and get this bench as it doesn't seem worth the extra money for 2 more positions. This bench is basically all I'll ever use in terms of dumbbell movements.

This bench is of outstanding quality at the present price point (and I paid $40 more than the current, recently-reduced price of $159). The most common problems with inexpensive benches are (1) size (too small), (2) poor workmanship, (3) instability, (4) limited features, and (5) difficult to assemble. This bench has NONE of those problems. This bench is very heavy duty, stable, well-made and easy to adjust. There is a more expensive version with an additional two positions, for which can't see any real need. This one gives you decline, flat, 45° and upright. At this price, for almost everybody, this is probably the bench to buy. If there is any downside, the seat is quite large, and for smaller people, it's going to feel like sitting in the king's chair. Additionally, the seat does not lift up, which could be a concern for some users. I have to make some adjustments in my body position to accommodate the large seat (it is both long and wide), but the absence of a seat lift has not proved a problem for me so far. I do about a dozen exercises on the bench, and it's sufficiently stable to do off-centre core work (legs up and to side, for example), as well as traditional dumbbell work. I will also be using this for bench press, though I haven't set it up yet. I keep the leg hold-down brace on all the time. So far, it hasn't gotten in the way of what I do.

Overall quite satisfied. As some said here, the gap between the seat and the back is quite large when the bench is fully flat at 180 degress. Like someone else here mentioned, I mearly folded up a towel and stuffed it in there and it works perfect. There is an ever slight wobble when mounting and dismounting but all the benches at my gym did this even worse. Excellent quality. Went together very well. Love the dismountable leg rest as it allows me to every rest my feet here when doing chest press to take pressure off the lower back and it is very sturdy. Also love the inclinable seat.Excellent Product

I had a weight bench, but wanted to upgrade. I enjoy the bow flex bench. It’s sturdy, assembled easily, and does exactly what is should. One concern I have is a crackling noises when I’ve put body weight on the very front of the seat getting on and off the bench. Updates will follow if One concern I have is crackling noises when I’ve put body weight on the very front of the seat getting on and off the bench. Updates will follow if there’s any concerns necessary..

Very solid bench, with impressive build quality/stability and all around function. Love the fact it can be easily moved and stored in a standing position, saving me room in a space that doesn't have much to begin with! This, along with the Select Tech weights have been an expensive, but all around great investment if you want a better at home workout, while also saving space. Elevate your fitness gains and buy this beauty, you won't regret it!

Now I have a bench in my home gym that's solid and great looking. I like how long it is. I'm 5' 10" and I never need to worry about my head falling off the end. The gap in the middle is perfectly positioned so I don't notice it under the arch of my back. I have no problems with the elevation, though I wish it the decline position was further. The foam leg supports attach and detach in seconds using a pull-pin, but they don't get in the way so I leave them in.Easily assembled in 20 minutes, but you will need a wrench to hold the nuts in place (not included). The instructions say that you and the weights should be less than 480lbs.

This bench is pretty good. Not commercial level but more than enough for daily home use.I find the bench comfortable and stable.The two bolts at your feet that you assemble need to be tightened to the point that the main frame steel grips the square tube foot. It takes some torque but will remove all the wobble. I also used red thread glue on all bolts. There are rubber feet to adjust level at all 4 corners.I find the back length plenty long enough to support my head.I cut a small wood block to get more angles out of the adjustment steps for the back piece.I would recommend this bench for substantial home use.This is probably the best bench before going to a true commercial bench.

Bought this product to upgrade to a safer and more reliant bench unfortunately I had to injury’s as the safety lock failed twice definitely would recommend this product

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Delivered earlier than expected.Easy to assemble with supplied tools.Good quality, but waiting to see how it performs after a few weeks use.

Le Banc de musculation Bowflex SelectTech 5.1S est une excellente option pour un home gym, offrant à la fois robustesse et praticité. Sa construction solide et stable assure une utilisation sécurisée pour une variété d'exercices de musculation. La capacité de ce banc à se ranger à la verticale est un véritable atout pour ceux qui disposent de peu d'espace, permettant de le ranger facilement après chaque séance d'entraînement.Le banc est également conçu pour s'adapter à une grande variété de tailles et de morphologies. Grâce à ses dimensions généreuses, même les personnes de grande taille peuvent s'entraîner confortablement sans avoir la tête dans le vide, un problème courant avec de nombreux autres bancs de musculation.Le Bowflex SelectTech 5.1S offre plusieurs positions réglables, permettant de varier les angles de travail pour cibler différents groupes musculaires. Que vous souhaitiez effectuer des exercices en incliné, décliné ou à plat, ce banc s'adapte à vos besoins pour un entraînement complet et efficace.En résumé, le Bowflex SelectTech 5.1S est un choix idéal pour ceux qui cherchent un banc de musculation fiable et bien conçu pour leur salle de sport à domicile. Sa combinaison de compacité, de solidité et de fonctionnalités adaptables en fait un investissement précieux pour tout amateur de fitness.

Purchased this bench as part of the beginnings of putting together a home gym. We're short on space, so it was important that it had a small footprint. Assembly was relatively straightforward, and if you can put together a small Lego set then this should be a breeze for you. Total assembly took about 30 minutes, and you'll want a knife or a pair of scissors to work through the packaging. Allen keys to assemble everything are included. During assembly, the "heavy-duty-ness" of the frame was apparent, and I wouldn't hesitate to load this bench up with the recommended max weight (person plus weights) of 600 pounds. Once assembled and flat, it does take up some real estate; in the stowed position, that's cut down to about 1/3rd.In the fully declined position with seat lifted, decline sit-ups feel just right with the ankle bar. The flat position is rock-solid when doing bench presses, and it's very nice to have several options for incline. The mechanism for raising/lowering the bench is a spring loaded "pull pin" type which allows the upright support arm to glide easily up and down the floor leg - no grinding or scraping sensations. Once your desired position is selected, you can allow the pin to pop in place which fully secures the back rest. Optionally, you can twist the same handle to lock the support arm and leg together to eliminate any play between them. The seat has two position options, flat of course, and then raised. In the raised position, it's high enough to fully prevent sliding down the seat when doing incline work but not so high as to be distracting. With the seat raised, it's also set at the same angle as the backrest when fully lowered, providing for a great base for decline work or for decline crunches/sit-ups. The seat mechanism is simple. Lift the seat up to lock it into the up position. Lift a small red lever to allow the seat to drop back down to the flat position. The rounded edge of the seat has plenty of flex to it, almost like I'm sitting down in my favorite recliner at first. I worry that this flex may lead to long term wear and tear issues, but without knowing the internal design of the cushion (no, I'm not tearing it apart) I have no evidence to suggest that my worries are true. The ankle holders are foam, not super soft, and they seem like they'll hold up for a good while - time will tell on both items.The ankle holder folds up for storage, but the mechanism which allows it to fold up also allows for some free play. You can get it to rattle quite a bit and make some noise if you grab it and shake it, though good security of the mechanism is apparent, and I expect it to be very reliable.The feet of the bench are adjustable, so if you don't have a perfectly flat floor, it will allow you to compensate. Some have indicated that the gap between the back rest and the seat is very wide. There is truth to that; the gap is 4" when the bench is fully flat and 2" at a 45 degree incline and raised seat. At a 90 degree incline, the back meets the seat. It would have been possible for Bowflex to eliminate this gap, but it would have required a much more complex mechanism resulting in either a higher cost or a lower quality product. To be honest, I find that my butt rests perfectly in the gap on a flat bench when my ankles are under the ankle supports which allows the back rest to provide support to the arch of my back, sort of like how a good car seat provides just that little bit of much needed support. Because the seat is roomy though, there is some space to move around a little bit, perhaps to locate the gap directly under the arch of my back, but there was no way that I could completely eliminate the feeling of the gap. The best that I could actually come to getting a "gapless" sensation was to actually lie on the bench backwards with my head on the seat and spanning the gap with my neck, though even that wasn't perfect. If you require a bench with minimal gap, definitely look elsewhere.Beyond that, the quality of the material looks solid, and I'm not worried that I'll damage the upholstery. It also looks very sharp. Oh, when it's on the casters, it doesn't *quite* fit through a standard 30" doorway unless the door opens a full 180 degrees. The total width of those legs is probably 28 1/4" wide. If you can turn it and pick it up though, not a problem.

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