bowflex vs power rack

[dave-inator]

hi, i've been debating whether i should buy a bowflex or a power rack. i'm not going for hardcore lifting or bodybuilding, but just like a 3 times a week 30 minute routine sort of thing. i have been leaning toward the bowflex mostly because it looks alot easier.

Yeah yeah easy way out, but i'm not sure if i would know how to use a powerrack without like good instruction, it would just sit around in my basement collecting dust. i dunno, thoughts?

 

[t3c]

what you put in is what you get out my man

 

[TheOak84]

its a no contest... your muscles work better against gravity, not power rods.

but if you want easy, get the bow flex

 

[louden_swain]

A power rack is the best choice. . . the possibilities are unlimited.

Just purchase an adjustable bench and an olmypic set.

 

[JOKER47]

hi, i've been debating whether i should buy a bowflex or a power rack. i'm not going for hardcore lifting or bodybuilding, but just like a 3 times a week 30 minute routine sort of thing. i have been leaning toward the bowflex mostly because it looks alot easier.

Yeah yeah easy way out, but i'm not sure if i would know how to use a powerrack without like good instruction, it would just sit around in my basement collecting dust. i dunno, thoughts?

Since it sounds like you are not interested in "hard core" lifting, I would still go for the power rack and free weights. If for nothing else, for the difference in cost between the two. Also, if you ever do decide to pursue "hard core" lifting, you will be much better off with the power rack and free weights.


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Joker

 

[louden_swain]

Stupid question. . .

Does the power rack require electricity??

 

[The Red Dragon]

I agree with that. You might as well train hard core if you're going to put time into it...I mean 45 minutes is nothing. Hardcore lifters only need 45 minutes/workout. Plus you can save yourself a couple of hundreds.

 

[fastgain]

Power rack. If you hang around these boards for a while, you'll become a "hardcore lifter" whether you want to or not. I can't imagine pushing against some power rods when I could have a few hundred pounds of steel in my hands. A power rack is also much more versatile in my opinion.

 

[sinjinsmythe33]

power racks dont fold up in the corner, but they never break either

 

[Exodus]

from my experience, people who buy bowflex's have those sitting around collecting dust rather than a powerrack. but even if you go with a boxflex, dont follow thier program, its is what makes people think bowflex is crap, not neccesarily the equipment.

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