getting bowflex

[celltech21]

Hi im getting a bowflex but i just want to know if the weights on bowflex is the same amount as free weights for example if a person can bench 250 pound on bowflex will he be able to bench 250 pound in free weights????

[psychowolverine]

due to the awkwardness of a bowflex, if you can do 250 on a bowflex, you may be able to do more on free weights..

but then again, who the hell knows til you try it..

[IRONMANN1]

Celltech + Bowflex = O.m.g.

[baznguy]

NO. the weights on free weight is a alot harder than bowflex. when I was in 8th grade I did 210 for reps on bowflex and can barely bench 150 free weights. so stick to free weights they're cheaper plus after a while the bar starts to loose some resistant. STAY AWAY from BOWFELX unless you're a women it's great for women

[unity]

NO. the weights on free weight is a alot harder than bowflex. when I was in 8th grade I did 210 for reps on bowflex and can barely bench 150 free weights. so stick to free weights they're cheaper plus after a while the bar starts to loose some resistant. STAY AWAY from BOWFELX unless you're a women it's great for women

its bad for guys but great for women? that doesnt make any sense to me at all.

[IRONMANN1]

wtf has happened to bb.com

[unity]

wtf has happened to bb.com

haha, hasnt it always been like this?

[baznguy]

its bad for guys but great for women? that doesnt make any sense to me at all.

it's easier to use therefore great for beginners. but for guys who want to gain muscle bowflex IMO is crap

[Marion_Cobretti]

the bowflex uses stabilizer muscles. the huge bodybuilder in the commercial had trouble benching on it. the machine beat him up.

[SquatDeadPress]

For the same money I'd rather buy a Squat rack and a bench that can do flat/incine. An olympic bar and some plates....

You'd be able to do any exercise with those few things.

[unity]

For the same money I'd rather buy a Squat rack and a bench that can do flat/incine. An olympic bar and some plates....

You'd be able to do any exercise with those few things.

i would opt for a power rack over the squat rack, just for more versatility, but yah.

[Tyciol]

No, it isn't identical. Especially in the older models, how long your limbs are is going to vary the difficulty and stuff. Lifting 250 on bow won't mean you can lift 250 on bar, and lifting 250 on bar won't mean you can lift 250 on bow.

They are mainly guidelines. They are more useful relative to their own exercises for progression, than to compare with other movements. Motor learning is pretty specific.

[legendz411]

You have come to the WRONG place to talk about a Bowflex. Everyone on these boards is against anything that doesn't clatter if you drop it...

The bowflex will be great for you if you are just starting off. Doing a solid routine with a good diet and you will get as big as any others. Eventually, and it may be quickly, you will progress beyond the Bowflex.

It does have its drawbacks of course. One, it's a machiene. Two, I have used one before and I really think that the older models, (that use the "bows" for resistance) have a major flaw in that the first 2/3 motion of any exercise is 150% harder then the end contraction.

That is really my biggest beef with it. The new Bowflexes that use that "Spiraltech" weight system or w/e may have solved this problem, but I haven't used one so I dont know.

I'd say get a Power rack, De/Incline/Flat bench/ Oly bar + 300lbs in weight and you will have something that will last you alot longeri n terms of bodybuilding devolopment.

[anonymous]

[Kiknskreem]

my Name Is Michael Polinko And I'm Living My Dream... Playing In A Rock Band!

[anonymous]

[ElderJefferson]

^^^

ROFL. I remember that commercial. I laughed my ass off the first time I saw that. "Are ya kidding me?!"

"...and this is a real Bowflex body."



That commercial took "cheesy" to a whole new level

[yabbayabba]

The one that pisses me is "I gave all my fat clothes to my fat friends". I'll break his little spindly arms in half.

If you were just worried about fitness then you could go a long ways with the Bowflex. There is also about no way you could kill yourself on a Bowflex unlike free weights. But for the price you pay for a Bowflex you could have a rather decent free weight home gym.

[legendz411]

$300 got me a 300 lbs barbell set and a squat/bench combo. Now I can do everything I need to do... squat, deadlift, bench, rows, military press, curls, cleans, cock pushups, etc.

Truth.

If your not trying to get big or look built, then a Bowflex may do wonders. It will help with "getting into shape".

That Micheal guy is a tool, however.

[Dont Judge Me]

free weights for lyfe dawg

[V-Viper]

Why stop there, go ahead and buy their overpriced and cheesy all-in-one Bowflex SelectTech dumbbell set while your at it. As well as their BowflexTreadClimber, Bowflex Revolution, Bowflex Schwinn, and Bowflex Nautilus and assorted accessories.

[chazzy1864]

Celltech + Bowflex = O.m.g.

my Name Is Michael Polinko And I'm Living My Dream... Playing In A Rock Band!

^LOL at both!

Why stop there, go ahead and buy their overpriced and cheesy all-in-one Bowflex SelectTech dumbbell set while your at it. As well as their BowflexTreadClimber, Bowflex Revolution, Bowflex Schwinn, and Bowflex Nautilus and assorted accessories.

Those dumbbells are seriously crappy. A buddy and his roommate got some, and the cheap ass things (not cheap in price) broke. I don't mean the dial stopped working, the bastards broke.

[cyde]

my Name Is Michael Polinko And I'm Living My Dream... Playing In A Rock Band!

Those are Bowflex guns, baby!

[Steeltoe]

Hi im getting a bowflex but i just want to know if the weights on bowflex is the same amount as free weights for example if a person can bench 250 pound on bowflex will he be able to bench 250 pound in free weights????

bowflex is dangerous, one dude used it and on the first day it snapped, and a piece of it flew right into his eye

[zombieang]

I have a bowflex....but then again I'm a girl.........seems to work well for me!

[noobNick]

Hi im getting a bowflex but i just want to know if the weights on bowflex is the same amount as free weights for example if a person can bench 250 pound on bowflex will he be able to bench 250 pound in free weights????

i curled 80lbs(one arm) for reps on a bowflex at dicks
just sayin

(i would be using 30's, maybe 35's 4 DB's)

[BasRutten]

i curled 80lbs(one arm) for reps on a bowflex at dicks

o yeah? well i curled the entire bowflex at dicks, beat that!

[-Ironside-]

I picked the bowflex up over my head and threw it 10 ft into the nearest trash compactor, seriously, I trashed it.
Bowflex is a piece of ****, save your money, buy some workout bands, freeweights and some decent used equipment.
600 bucks I got a body solid power rack with pully system, couple hundred pounds of free weights, olympic and dumbell tree and complete set of DB up to 60.
60bucks I got 20 square ft of rubber mats
So get some real gear, bowflex blows

[noobNick]

o yeah? well i curled the entire bowflex at dicks, beat that!

strong IRONMAN

[19george]

wtf has happened to bb.com

The Miscers are deciding to work out. This is the best they can do.