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Brand	Bowflex
Item Weight	0.68 Pounds
Material	Other
Color	Black
Item Dimensions LxWxH	56 x 26 x 20 inches

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Adjust to 4 positions: decline, flat, 45 degree , 90 degree
Built strong to last long with heavy duty commercial quality steel
Removable leg hold down brace for added decline position support
Corrects posture and stabilizes positioning for a safe, muscle building free weight workout
Wheels away for easy storage; You can stow it almost anywhere
56 x 26 x 20 inches (LxWxH)

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Total Versatility

Adjusts to four different positions for total versatility: 45°, 90°, flat, and decline.

Built Strong

Built strong to last long with heavy-duty steel construction.

Positioning Support

Corrects posture and stabilizes positioning for a muscle-building free weight workout.

Transport Wheels

Wheels away for easy storage so you can stow it almost anywhere.


	Bowflex 3.1 Adjustable Bench	Bowflex 5.1 Adjustable Bench	Bowflex 5.1S Stowable Bench
No. of Positions	4	6	6
Adjustable Seat Pan	✓	✓	✓
Stowability	n/a	n/a	✓
Stabilizing Levelers	n/a	✓	✓
Leg Extension/ Curl	✓	✓	✓
Transport Wheels	✓	✓	✓
Max User Weight	480 lb. / 217 kg.	480 lb. / 217 kg.	600 lb. / 272.16 kg.

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Style Name:Bowflex 3.1 Bench

Product Warranty: For warranty information about this product, please click here. [PDF ]
User Manual [PDF ]
Date First Available : September 30, 2019
Manufacturer : Bowflex
ASIN : B07YLN4WKR

Best Sellers Rank: #8,201 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
- #22 in Strength Training Adjustable Benches

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DawgBone

Do you need 30 degrees and 60 degrees ???

Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2017

Style Name: Bowflex 3.1 BenchVerified Purchase

This is a TERRIFIC BENCH, but it is missing two useful inclinations: 30 degrees and 60 degrees.

If you have a 1” x 4” piece of lumber, a couple of wood screws and some glue, you can fix that. See the photos.

I made mine about 6” long. The length you use will determine the angle of the inclination. I was too lazy to actually pull out the protractor, but I think it’s pretty close.

It works for me; maybe it will work for you too — very stable and sturdy!

522 people found this helpful

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WDWFan

Nautilus no longer supports 5.1 bench

Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2018

Style Name: Bowflex 5.1 BenchVerified Purchase

The Bowflex 5.1 bench is well-made and appears to be good quality. The box I received was not damaged but everything inside the box was kind of loose and moving around it appeared. 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 shoulder towards the back. It was about 2 inches and some of the padding was coming out. I assumed it was from the items moving inside the box during shipping. The brochure in the box says do not return but call Nautilus technical support for any problems at the number they provided. I called Nautilus and talked to a rep who told me that the Bowflex 5.1 bench is no longer a supported product and that they quit manufacturing it in 2008. He said Amazon must just still have some remaining product to sell. He said the 3.1 and the 4.1 benches are supported products. So he could not provide any solution and told me to contact Amazon about returning it. I can’t imagine trying to put this all back in a box and shipping it back to Amazon only to receive a replacement that might have other problems. So I will probably just repair it with some good old black gorilla tape. I would’ve ordered the 3.1 bench but I liked the extra settings on the 5.1 bench and the 4.1 bench is more expensive. I assume the warranty is not worth the paper that it’s printed on. If you’re considering this bench, it is a well-made bench (other than the rip) but just be aware this is not a Nautilis supported product any longer. If you get one that is not damaged you will like this bench.

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Jeff

Quality bench, easy to use, very sturdy

Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2018

Style Name: Bowflex 5.1s BenchVerified Purchase

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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Clifford R. Browning

Most complaints come from people who haven't lifted much IMO. I'll tell you why.

Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2018

Style Name: Bowflex 5.1 BenchVerified Purchase

People complain about the gap between the seat and the back when it is laid flat, the fact that it isn't a perfect 180 degrees flat, or that some people's feet don't touch flat on the floor. Even my gf, who instructs classes at the ymca, said something about her feet barely touching and she is 5'6". I'm 5'9" and none of these are real issues. First off your back isn't flat anyway and I push my shoulders back and touch my blades together when benching. The natural arch in the back between the mid back and hip is normal and doesn't hurt benching. The gap doesn't bother me and sometimes I even slide my butt into it on purpose. As far as my feet go I either put part of them on the front legs or on the front balls of my feet anyway. None of these complaints will affect your exercise. I always take the time to get my body positioning right when I lay on a bench.

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Amazon Customer

Great bench but must remove leg support

Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2018

Style Name: Bowflex 5.1s BenchVerified Purchase

I received this bench yesterday and assembled it today in about 30 minutes. It's actually a pretty study bench that is well manufactured. There was another bench that I was considering called the XMark Adjustable FID Weight Bench. Although the XMark bench is less expensive (about 20 bucks less) and can handle a larger weight load (1500 lb. capacity vs Bowflex's 600 lb. capacity), I couldn't get past the fixed/welded leg attachment used to support the bench's decline feature. I have the heavy Bowflex 1090 SelectTech Dumbbells and it would be difficult to mount and dismount any bench that has this leg support feature in the front of the seat. Although the Bowflex bench has the same support feature, it is easy to remove and that's exactly what I did. If you don't remove it and you are using dumbbells you will really see how it gets in the way of your workout.

I'll update my post if any issues come up.
5/6/2020 (ISSUE): The wood in the lower seat cracked while doing seated military presses. Wow! what a piece of %&##@#. My seat is now unstable and cannot support any weight. Not covered under warranty. DO NOT BUY.

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Good fitness bench overall but needs more quality control

Reviewed in Canada on August 9, 2017

Style Name: Bowflex 5.1 BenchVerified Purchase

Pros: Good fitness bench for general use. There is a bit of wobbliness as some mentioned but it's tolerable and it generally goes away once you sit on it with some weight. Once assembled it takes up about 2x5 ft of space. The frame is solid metal and nicely painted/finished so there weren't any sharp edges. Everything came nicely wrapped and packaged with appropriate cushion.

Cons: Overall the quality is okay but felt a bit more "sloppy" than I expected from a brand-name company like Bowflex.
- As some mentioned, there seems to be some quality control issues with the welds. There are 2 metal beams supporting the bottom seat cushion, and on my unit one of them weren't welded properly so it slanted inwards slightly (they're supposed to be parallel); as a result I was only able to get 3 of the 4 screws in to secure the seat cushion. These issues are just luck of the draw, but judging by the number of other reviews bringing it up, it really does seem like they need to put more effort into quality control.
- The seat and faux leather wrapping feels cheap and didn't give me the impression they'd last long past the 1-year upholstery warranty.
- In case it matters for some people, the package came unsealed with only plastic bands keeping the box closed, which seems a bit unusual, but there wasn't any damage and all the parts were there.

21 people found this helpful

Average Dick

This is a quality bench and I can't find anything of poor quality.

Reviewed in Canada on December 4, 2019

Style Name: Bowflex 5.1 BenchVerified Purchase

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.

5 people found this helpful

Michael C

I gotta say it's a great bench for the price

Reviewed in Canada on September 11, 2017

Style Name: Bowflex 3.1 BenchVerified Purchase

I bought this bench for my wife as our second bench. I already own the Bowflex 5.1 bench, this is the 3.1. I gotta say it's a great bench for the price. The only downside is it only has 3 positions, where my 5.1 has 5. But for a beginner/intermediate you don't need more than decline, flat, incline and straight up. Contrary to what someone else said, it does go up to 90 degrees, you just need to push it and it goes no problem. What's also nice is that the legs are not quite as wide as my 5.1 so it fits on a more narrow mat.

The padded bench is actually better than my 5.1 because it's all 1 piece, my 5.1 has the head part a bit separated which serves no purpose and can get in way when doing bench dips.

Great bench for the price. It's a real Bowflex, not a knock off!

8 people found this helpful

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Sturdy Product With Minor Flaw

Reviewed in Canada on April 19, 2020

Style Name: Bowflex 3.1 BenchVerified Purchase

This bench is made of solid materials; it does not feel cheep and has held up well so far after several weeks of use.

It has three height settings and for most will get the job done. At $200 CAD, it is a fair product you will not be dissapointed with.

The only issue with this model is the incline is far to upright. It is too upright to do incline dumbbell press or to perform bench dumbbell rows. There is a model which has 5 height settings, however it comes with a higher price tag.

This bench will suit most people's needs, but if you are looking into investing in a permanent at home gym- skip this one.

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Billy

Overall very happy with this bench!

Reviewed in Canada on October 22, 2019

Style Name: Bowflex 3.1 BenchVerified Purchase

Pretty good bench. I wasn't sure if I would use the decline, but with the easability of attaching/detaching the leg anchor, I use it all the time.

There's a large gap between the seat and the backing when in the flat position, but as long as you position your butt correctly before laying down it's unnoticeable.

When building it I chose to flip the front feet 180° so you don't run the risk of rolling your ankle on the outward facing feet they designed it to have. No difference in terms of stability either.

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