Bowflex Stowable Bench 5.1s

Introducing our top of the line Bowflex 5.1S Stowable Bench. Built for optimal workout versatility, the 5.1S features 6 different adjustment angles and a 600-pound load capacity. This heavy-duty, commercial quality, steel design was engineered to be stored vertically, reducing its footprint by more than 50% when not in use. Designed with both premium construction and incredible space saving in mind, the 5.1S Bowflex Stowable Bench is our finest bench yet.

First, I’ve tried the flat position for some bench-pressing. I’m pleased to say that he Bowflex 5.1S stowable bench is rock-solid and comfortable on the back, so nothing to worry about here. If you want to use incline or decline positions, then you have to use the pull-out pin. This pin allows the upright support arm to move smoothly up and down the floor leg. So, if you are satisfied with the selected position, simply pop the pin into the place and you have the back-pad tightly secured.

The seat part has also 2 positions available, the flat one and raised one. The raised position is comfortable enough and also it’s high enough to prevent sliding down the seat. When the seat is raised and the backrest is lowered to the max, they are aligned by the same angle, which is great for decline exercises like sit-ups and crunches. If you want to change the seat’s position, the raised position locks on its own and to get it back to the flat position, you need to use the small red lever next to it.

With that being said, the gap between seat and back-pad is quite large in the flat position, so smaller people, like me (5’10” – 150 lbs) might feel uncomfortable. If you are even smaller, the gap might put way too much pressure to your back. The gap is noticeable only in the flat and decline positions, the more you increase incline, the smaller the gap is. In the flat position it’s about 3-inches wide. If this is too much for you and you still want the bench, then you can solve this by putting a mat or foam roller between the pads.