The verdict
The 5.1S is the foldable pick — Bowflex's adjustable bench that folds for small-space storage.
Bowflex 5.1S
Strengths
- +6 positions including -17° decline
- +Foldable design saves space
- +Bowflex brand retail support
- +Cheapest non-budget pick
Watch-outs
- −Pad density softer than REP / Rogue
- −Lower max load
- −Lifters can slide on high incline
How it compares
Foldable. Softer pad. Cheaper than REP.
Who this is for
At a glance: small apartments needing foldable bench under $250.
Why you’d buy the Bowflex 5.1S
- 6 positions including -17° decline.
- Foldable design saves space.
- Bowflex brand retail support.
Why you’d skip it
- Pad density softer than REP / Rogue.
- Lower max load.
- Lifters can slide on high incline.
Rating sources
Our 4.5 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.