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: Works all leg muscles, calves and buttocks; well made.
Cons: Really none.

I’ve had a chance to see a couple of pieces of equipment made by Soloflex. Rockit by Soloflex is an impressive machine. In many of my reviews when I’ve referred to squats I’ve said that you should be shown how to do them properly. In addition ...

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 ...

Pros: simple design, rugged, easy to use, great support
Cons: not free weights.

They say the best exercise machine is one that you'll actually use. My wife just reminded me the other day that I've been using the soloflex for 7 years, so I guess it counts. I agree that the list price for this product is a little bit high. If you ...

Pros: Large variety of exercises and quality of the machine
Cons: A little difficult to learn proper usage, but well worth it.

I purchased my Soloflex on Ebay for $1025 shipped a little over a year ago. It came with the leg machine and butterfly which I don't use either one. But the basic machine is very worth while. I lifted weights for several years. All I use now is the ...

Pros: Multitude of lower body exercises, sturdy construction, easy to use, very comfortable, and appealing design.
Cons: None

The Soloflex Rockit is a very impressive piece of equipment. I've done all kinds of squats on all kinds of machines, including free weight squats. What the Soloflex Rockit offers, in comparison to other squat routines, is comfort, stability, and ease of ...

Pros: It's durable, takes little space and is safe and easy to use.
Cons: The cost is a little high, but well worth the money.

I purchased my Soloflex (SF) machine over twenty years ago. I was living in a small apartment at the time and I liked the fact that the SF didn't take up much room. Also, it was a very attractive piece of equipment. I never regretted purchasing it. I ...

Pros: A proven design with 20-25 years in the marketplace.Great equipment built to last a lifetime.
Cons: VERY,VERY HEAVY.Replacements for the weight straps look to be expensive.

This is my first review,so i will try to be to the point.I had determined that i would like to replace my free wights with a machine that kept me from getting squashed like a bug,if i should drop the weights.this year a former -MIAMI DOLPHINS-player died ...

Pros: Simple, no electronics, small foot space.
Cons: big attachments to move around, but worth it.

Most of the positive reviews state the obvious pluses for the machine. Simplicity is what I like most about it. But to reply to a previous post about "Avoid like the plague". That reviewer had legitimate observations. I myself experienced the same ...

Pros: Easy to use, no heavy weights to lug around, perfect in every way, accepts freeweights.
Cons: Weightstraps can wear out, but can be purchased at soloflex or ebay.

I have worked out for the past twenty years since becoming a police officer and recently decided to purchase a soloflex to have a home gym. I was not disappointed. I have found the soloflex to be perfect in every way. From it's great looks, it is ...

Pros: small footprint , many exercises, no jarrring on my joints, good results.
Cons: time to change parts, {no biggie}

I had a solflex machine yrs ago when I lived in a apartment.I sold it when I moved to a house. I have exercised with free weights{mostly dumbells}and bought a Bowflex. I missed the soloflex , I missed the pullups and dips and the machine in ...

Pros: Simple, effective, safe, and beautiful.
Cons: Not great for curls.

I bought a used Soloflex in 1990.  After more kids and increasing responsibilities, I fell out of the exercise routine for quite a few years.  Then the heart attack.So I needed (and wanted) to get back into shape--time to take care of ...

Pros: Ease of use. Sturdy construction. Fitness rewards justify expense, ESPECIALLY long term. EXCELLENT customer service.
Cons: Not cardio-oriented (but so what?).

I have used my machine regularly and religiously for 17 years. I have realized not so much gains from when I first started, but TOTAL maintenance of my musculature. Its versatility is righteous. I don't have the free-weight accessories but I found ...

Pros: I Powerlift 1700 pounds raw and this unit gives me a good workout .
Cons: leg ext / leg curl unit uncomfortable and wobbly .

The structure is solid , but can be wobbly when doing some of the exercises . The attachments are solid but bulky .

For most part the soloflex is a decent home gym . There are a few flaws but I work around them . I also use free weights.
The elastic resistance is difficult and provides a good workout for the strongest of lifters .

Pros: Seems solid. Small footprint. Easy to use.
Cons: Rubber bands break often. Bands are expensive to replace.Bench is too short and too high.

I have had a Soloflex for a couple of months now and I like the machine but it does have some major flaws. First, I should say that it is made well and seems very solid. It does not take up much room and it is not hard to figure out. You can do several exercises and feel like you have worked out well.But the issues that need to be considered before purchase are:The weight straps break easily, they are essentially big rubber bands so they loose resistance, they crack and then they break. They are very expensive to replace.The bench is too short and too high. I am 6 ft tall and it is too tall for me.

Pros: Well built, wonderful strength training, builds muscle
Cons: heavy, can't fold up and hide, a little tricky to change up

I have a Soloflex, Bowflex, Treadmill, the Christie Brinkley style machine, Abs By Jake, Bowflex weights, and a few others. This is my first choice. It is extremely well built and solid. Safe. Amazing, really. I use it WITH the other machines and I have lost 180 pounds in the last 13 months. Really the top choice and available on Ebay for about $300. Rather easy to put together compared to the Bowflex. I must admit, however, that the Bowflex is a great machine, rods and all.

Pros: Excellent design, very well constructed, made in the USA
Cons: Rather expensive

I had originally bought my first Soloflex in 1990 for general conditioning and exercise. I was surprised and pleased at the sudden and unexpected weight loss I experienced, as well as the remarkable increase in physical strength.

It's a beautifully designed machine and to this day I associate the smell of that heavy rubber the weightstraps are made out of with physical exertion and exercise.

I belonged to a gym for a couple of years and used the range of specialized machines they had there, yet I fondly recall the compact design and utility of the Soloflex. In particular the Roman Chair Sit-Ups. ARRGH. My abs hurt just thinking about them.

I was surprised to see that a new one retails for the better part of two large. That seems steep, although the product is excellent. I remember paying about $1200 new back in 1990 and I picked up a used Soloflex for about $400 around 1996.

Pros: The Soloflex is an excellent stand alone exercise machine.
Cons: The 100 lbs. straps are a bit thick.

I bought the Soloflex in 1987. I was 23 years old and wanted a good home gym that I could use for as long as I could. I still have it and I am have not been disappointed.

Pros: Builds the most powerful muscles of the body, safely and effectively
Cons: None

The squat is the single most effective muscle building exercise that exists. Why? The most powerful muscles of the body are the legs, hips and thighs-65% of your muscle mass. The Soloflex Rockit is the ONLY piece of equipment that allows me to squat while fully supporting my back while not stressing my knees. Two legged squats, one legged squats and a variety of others can be done. The machine is indestructible (I've had mine for twelve and a half years and it's as new as the day I bought it), easy to use (just rock back and forth) and incredibly effective in building muscle. You can load the Rockit up with more weight than the strongest power lifter could ever use (900 lbs). I find using a weight that lets me do 20-30 reps is the most effective for building strength while not over stressing my body. The Rockit is also great for women to tone or build beautiful legs. If I was on a desert island with one piece of fitness equipment - it would be the Rockit.