Bowflex Blaze

[Irongrip400]

With the gyms being shut down I was going to buy a piece of home workout equipment. The first Bowflex I looked at was almost $2,000 but I saw the Blaze on amazon for a hair over $800. Anybody have any experience with one of these? It seems to have everything needed for a workout. I’m not trying to lose a bunch of muscle and turn into a complete fat ass and the push-up pull-up thing seems to be getting old.

Also, I couldn’t believe their dumbells are over $800. But, it seems like all weight related items are inflated right now.

[visualizeperfection]

My dad had one of the old school ones, maybe the first generation, dunno. I was in high school or middle school can’t remember.

I remember thinking it was badass, but you need a lot more weight than what comes stock. I remember benching he whole stack, 300 pounds or something, but couldn’t put up 225 on a flat bench yet.

Probably better than nothing, and can give a good pump. Sort of like a high end band workout.

[Irongrip400]

My dad had one of the old school ones, maybe the first generation, dunno. I was in high school or middle school can’t remember.

I remember thinking it was badass, but you need a lot more weight than what comes stock. I remember benching he whole stack, 300 pounds or something, but couldn’t put up 225 on a flat bench yet.

Probably better than nothing, and can give a good pump. Sort of like a high end band workout.

I don’t really care about lifting heavy at this point. I’m headed on vacation in July and have been slipping the past few years and with this lockdown I’ve got the potential to get really bad. I need to put it in check and lose about 20 pounds.

[visualizeperfection]

I don’t really care about lifting heavy at this point. I’m headed on vacation in July and have been slipping the past few years and with this lockdown I’ve got the potential to get really bad. I need to put it in check and lose about 20 pounds.

I would say fuck it, buy it, use for high reps, and sell the thing when the world reopens. 800$ is no chump change but nothing crazy.

[Jizmonkey]

Don’t know about the Blaze. But the original bow flex is useless. I’d rather do bodyweight exercises. 

[oldtimer1]

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[Marty Champions]

I don’t really care about lifting heavy at this point. I’m headed on vacation in July and have been slipping the past few years and with this lockdown I’ve got the potential to get really bad. I need to put it in check and lose about 20 pounds.

Get on my program

[visualizeperfection]

Get on my program

How does one master the art of the fat water-head retard? Is having a sub 70 IQ a prerequisite?

[SF1900]

Get on my program

Grass clippings, germaniums, and sea salt.

[rollin]

Not sure which one Brad Rowe has. But he does instagram stories with him training on the Bowflex since
Golds Venice was closed. https://www.instagram.com/bradbrowe/

[Agnostic007]

I don’t really care about lifting heavy at this point. I’m headed on vacation in July and have been slipping the past few years and with this lockdown I’ve got the potential to get really bad. I need to put it in check and lose about 20 pounds.

Amazon reviews are pretty good. Main complaint is the 210 lbs max might not really feel like 210 lbs. If we weren't moving soon I'd probably get one.

[Irongrip400]

Amazon reviews are pretty good. Main complaint is the 210 lbs max might not really feel like 210 lbs. If we weren't moving soon I'd probably get one.

I’m looking at getting the higher weight package. They have 310 and up to 410. I’ve never really used one so I’m not even sure what the resistance is like so I don’t want to buy the extra if it’s not really needed. I may just buy the 310 pound resistance to be safe.

[Humble Narcissist]

Don’t know about the Blaze. But the original bow flex is useless. I’d rather do bodyweight exercises. 

Bodyweight and dumbbells you can buy at WalMart for a fraction of the price.

[IroNat]

Bowflex machine resistance is identical to using bands and bands are much less expensive.

[Humble Narcissist]

Bowflex machine resistance is identical to using bands and bands are much less expensive.

The problem with bands and Bowflex is the resistance diminishes on the eccentric part of the movement all the way to zero resistance near the bottom.

[IroNat]

The problem with bands and Bowflex is the resistance diminishes on the eccentric part of the movement all the way to zero resistance near the bottom.

This has been cited as a negative in using Bowflex and chest expanders, bands, etc.

Most likely there have been no studies that verify the truth of this.

The current craze with dropping deadlifts doesn't address this lack of eccentric resistance.

Olympic lifters have been dropping bars for decades and not using eccentric resistance.  However, they are very strong.

Bowflex equipment is insanely over-priced.

[SquatsRule]

I just purchased a blaze myself. It looked like the best value to me. From the reviews it looks like the weights aren't very accurate so you might want to consider buying the upgrades. Mine arrives this Friday.

[Stanly]

you guys don´t know how to train

[Humble Narcissist]

This has been cited as a negative in using Bowflex and chest expanders, bands, etc.

Most likely there have been no studies that verify the truth of this.

The current craze with dropping deadlifts doesn't address this lack of eccentric resistance.

Olympic lifters have been dropping bars for decades and not using eccentric resistance.  However, they are very strong.

Bowflex equipment is insanely over-priced.

True, but Olympic lifters are lifting a static weight not a light weight that gets heavier as it goes up.

[Grape Ape]

Buy a sandbag or rucksack and follow soulcrushers training thread.  It’s really that simple and inexpensive.

[IroNat]

True, but Olympic lifters are lifting a static weight not a light weight that gets heavier as it goes up.

The Nautilus cam does the same thing.

Resistance increases over the range of the movement.

I don't know.   

[Stanly]

Buy a sandbag or rucksack and follow soulcrushers training thread.  It’s really that simple and inexpensive.

so has he perfect symmetry? ripped glutes?

[Irongrip400]

I just purchased a blaze myself. It looked like the best value to me. From the reviews it looks like the weights aren't very accurate so you might want to consider buying the upgrades. Mine arrives this Friday.

I’ll be checking in with you Monday.

[SOMEPARTS]

2020 Gayest Getbig thread contender.

[Irongrip400]

I just purchased a blaze myself. It looked like the best value to me. From the reviews it looks like the weights aren't very accurate so you might want to consider buying the upgrades. Mine arrives this Friday.

Have you put it together and got a workout yet?