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Cathlete
Brie,
First off do you have access to something to do leg extensions and leg curls? Those exercises are really good for quad & hamstring definition. I am not sure why you do not use your universal gym, but wonder if you would use the Bowflex if you don't use the other. 92 lbs. that is a lot. I got 85 on my shoulders once and couldn't get it back over my head to get it off. It took a lot of maneuvering to reach out and unscrew the collar to shove weight plates off. No one was there to help. With the Bowflex mine only goes to 310 lbs. max. They have newer ones that you can upgrade higher than that. I use the full 310 lb resistance for leg presses and calves so cannot advance beyond that. It does take a little more work to put on the leg extension attachment and to set up for squats. Not as quick as the infomercials show. Most other exercises are quick to set up. The newer ones may be better. Before the Bowflex I had an old Diversified Products weight setup that folded up against the wall. It went to 200 lbs.. I used that in conjunction with the Firms and later Cathe. The pulleys and cables finally started breaking after about 10 years. I do use the Bowflex for upper body some but not as much as lower. Every once in awhile I will do a few weeks of only Bowflex for a change. I am not sure if this helps you or not. I like the Bowflex for more back, triceps, & chest options. I sometimes use it as an add on to Cathe's workouts. I varied methods has helped my muscle developement.
Diane Sue
First off do you have access to something to do leg extensions and leg curls? Those exercises are really good for quad & hamstring definition. I am not sure why you do not use your universal gym, but wonder if you would use the Bowflex if you don't use the other. 92 lbs. that is a lot. I got 85 on my shoulders once and couldn't get it back over my head to get it off. It took a lot of maneuvering to reach out and unscrew the collar to shove weight plates off. No one was there to help. With the Bowflex mine only goes to 310 lbs. max. They have newer ones that you can upgrade higher than that. I use the full 310 lb resistance for leg presses and calves so cannot advance beyond that. It does take a little more work to put on the leg extension attachment and to set up for squats. Not as quick as the infomercials show. Most other exercises are quick to set up. The newer ones may be better. Before the Bowflex I had an old Diversified Products weight setup that folded up against the wall. It went to 200 lbs.. I used that in conjunction with the Firms and later Cathe. The pulleys and cables finally started breaking after about 10 years. I do use the Bowflex for upper body some but not as much as lower. Every once in awhile I will do a few weeks of only Bowflex for a change. I am not sure if this helps you or not. I like the Bowflex for more back, triceps, & chest options. I sometimes use it as an add on to Cathe's workouts. I varied methods has helped my muscle developement.
Diane Sue