Question 1

How is the leg press on the Revolution?  Is it effective?  Is there enough resistance?

Accepted Answer

I'm 6' 1" and of course I've done traditional leg press over the years. That being said it doesn't feel like an inclined leg press. Its more like one of those machines at the gym where people just do a leg press with legs together or use if for calf raises. I would say it gets the job done. Is there a huge amount of range of motion compared to a free weight leg press? No... instead you feel the pulley tension more so in the middle of the extension than through out the whole entire rep. But what is your goal? Save time, gas, membership? That was mine so I'll make it work. There are other ways such as DB squats if you need further do at home stuff. If that's holding you back realize this machine as expensive as it is will not produce that professional grade gym experience. You will have to take more time to get used to it and find the burn you need. I'm not going to the gym anymore with the addition of other things but that should tell you something. Hope that helps Mark.

Question 2

Is the resistance comparable to free weights?  Or is is progressive (more resistance as you pull) like the bows?

Accepted Answer

It seems more progressive. The number of pounds is not the same. If I could bench 200 in free weights, I may only be able to do 140 on the bowflex as an example. Feels the same when you're done though.

Question 3

Can someone tell me the exact length of the machine from end to end (without use of the preacher/leg curl attachment)?

Accepted Answer

From the Back tip of the frame to the front tip 65 inches, from the right front tip of the frame to the left front tip of the frame 38 inches.hope these measurements help you out.

Question 4

do you need free weights to do bench press

Accepted Answer

No, you can bench press with the revolution.  Think you can go on to bowflex and see the manual which will show a bunch of examples of what can be done.

ASIN	B000XU5U7A
Best Sellers Rank	#2,225,026 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #1,056 in Home Gym Systems
Brand Name	Bowflex
Color	Black, gray
Customer Reviews	4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (38)
Global Trade Identification Number	00708447504135
Handle Type	Fixed Handle
Included Components	Home Gym
Item Dimensions D x W x H	72.83"D x 38.19"W x 64.96"H
Item Type Name	Bowflex Revolution Home Gym
Item Weight	230 pounds
Manufacturer	Nautilus, Inc.
Manufacturer Part Number	160000
Material Type	Steel (or other sturdy alloys)
Maximum Weight Recommendation	600 pounds
Model Number	160000
Strap Type	Proprietary Resistance System
Tension Supported	300 lbs
UPC	708447505149 708447504135
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	10 years Parts, Labor 90 days

Bowflex Revolution Home Gym

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