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has anyone here ever used the boflex i was trying to get opinions in it. i have one in my home but id much rather be using free weights, or a machine targeted toward the muscle specifically what is everyone opinion?

I think it would be good for overall fitness/weight loss. But, it is not optimal for muscle mass. Free weights are the best. They combine gravity, balance, and free range of movement. Everything a growing boy needs. Bowflex has a restricted movement down a set path.

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I would SERIOUSLY consider trying it in store before buying one of these. I use to be interested in the bowflex or crossbow as a general piece of equipment until I went and tried them at the store. To me it just didn't feel natural and I could see that my exercises would be limited with it. Some people however love them, so I would really stress to try it before you buy it.

Honestly, I think the best home equipment is a power or half rack and a good adjustable bench. You could do anything with that setup. I have a half gun rack (just cause my ceiling is low), an incline/decline/flat bench, and my weight set and can do anything I want at home when I am can't make it to the gym.

I didn't like the movement of the machine at all. If it has one redeming quality at least you can do pull downs. Other than that it's all about the free weights.

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If u got that much money, why dont u get a gym membership??

its not my money its my dads lol he bought it and i dont know about it so far all i found to do with it is leg extensions and pulldowns for your triceps maybe rowing thats all i really like it for. i already have a bench but it not that good in my opinion im looking for a good gym to join though. it just gettin there thats the problem im to young to be driving (16) i can only get a permit, and my parents arent always going to be home to take me there