Soloflex

Pros: Simple; no fancy technology; able to do exercises without cables and pulleys.
Cons: The price; moving pieces around.

I’ve had a chance to see a couple of pieces of equipment made by Soloflex. The first one I’m reviewing is the Soloflex machine that has been around for about 20 years. Basic information: The Soloflex is really a simple machine. ...

Pros: Simple to use; Well built; Safe; Easy to Move; Compact
Cons: Weight Straps are expensive to replace.

I bought my first Soloflex in 1984 after using a friend's unit a few times. I sold it a few years later to join a gym but bought another one as I missed working out at home and I missed the simplicity of the Soloflex. I'm 5'11' tall and my ...

Pros: Small footprint, safety, number of exercises, easy to change between exercises, looks great.
Cons: Expensive, some exercises have an unacceptably strange feel to them.

I hate writing reviews but I felt compelled to write one on the Soloflex because there is so little accurate information available anywhere on the internet for those looking to do some research on this particular machine. Myself, I have trained on and ...

Pros: Sensible, efficient and targeted
Cons: Extremely Pricey to replace weight straps. 

I'm writing as I purchased a used Soloflex several weeks ago. I'd like to add my thoughts of this useful piece of equipment so that others can make thoughtful decisions. I won't be going over what all comes with the system as that info is ...

Pros: Space efficient, marvelous simplicty, rugged construction, effective workout capacity
Cons: Dip bars too narrow, stand can be a bit wobbly with certain exercises

I first purchased my Soloflex in 1986. I am a LONG TIME bodybuilder/weightlifter. I have used literally tons of freeweights, and most machines on the market in various gyms. I am now 42 yrs old and have used the Soloflex (SF) over the past 20 years. ...

Pros: Safe, solid construction, huge range of exercises, works every muscle group.
Cons: Price

This is an excellent product. Those who don't think so, don't know how to use it properly. I have had my Soloflex for almost 20 years and I would never part with it. Let me tell you about it. About the weight straps - They have a lifetime warranty ...

Pros: OK for a few exercises
Cons: Expensive, cumbersome, unpredictable

UPDATE: Some jerk has since written a review "referencing" mine. Besides referring to me as a "chowderhead" he said that I shouldn't complain that holes developed in the weightstraps, because I "bought it used." ??? I bought mine new direct from ...

Pros: Very sturdy, built to last. Pull up and dip exercises, real weight resistance.
Cons: Short bench and leg ext., a little difficult for a taller person, price.

I have the Soloflex and the Bowflex and I prefer the Soloflex. I first bought the Soloflex for about $1600.00 and you get everything all in one box, the dip bar, leg ext., resistance plates, etc. It does not take up a lot of room and although very ...

Pros: Body weight exercises, very flexible, effective.
Cons: Some changes and many exercises awkward, is overpriced when bought new.

I bought a used Soloflex on ebay for about $400. I have been using it for about a year now. There are definite pros and cons to this machine. The body weight exercises are great. You can do pullups, dips, body curls, and other various exercises ...

Pros: Simple, elegantly designed machine that fits in a small footprint.
Cons: An expensive, less effective replacement for freeweights.

I picked up a used Soloflex off eBay for a more than reasonable price. I like it and doubt that I will ever part with it, but I would have been less likely to buy it at full price.

Soloflex and all other "alternative resistance" machines get a...

Pros: Built like an ABRAMS TANK !!   Ease of use. Extremely versatile.
Shows results amazingly fast !
Cons: Weight bands are expensive if they need to be replaced

As a Police Officer, it is vitally important that I  stay strong. The "bad guys" seem to be working out more and more, and getting stronger as well. At 44 years old, I'm not as flexible as I once was, but I'm stronger than ever. For the ...

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I've owned a Soloflex for close to ten years now (as of Oct '05), and throughout this time have used two Bowflex's (for significant periods of time on both occasions), free-weights and weight machines in gyms of all types (mechanical and electrical) for ...

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I bought my Soloflex about 16 years ago. I've used it fairly inconsistently during that time, in on-again-off-again cycles, not because of the SF but because of "life". I've read the other reviews with great interest. It seems to me that if you're an ...

Pros: 3 stars without my conversion...4 1/2 with conversion.
Cons: Weight straps are crap...lol Good exercises and lots to do.

I bought my Soloflex about a year ago, and will bluntly say, using it with the weight straps didn't do much at all, to tone my arms and chest. Then it hit me, why not modify it, to use regular free weights and see what happens. Now, I wouldn't trade it ...

Pros: Basic exercises, no spotter, Progressive resistance, Free-Body Exercises, Floating Arm.
Cons: Leg Extension attachment non-adjustable. WeightStraps are VERY expensive to replace.

I've been using a Soloflex Muscle Machine for twenty years. The Soloflex machine has been around since 1978... and pretty much has stayed the same - give or take a few comfort related improvements - and the added Butterfly and Leg Extension ...