Bowflex SelectTech 2080 Barbell with Curl Bar vs TRX Miniband Bundle

[Music] [applause] Okay, so what Bowflex has done is they've taken their very popular Selecttech technology that they use in their adjustable dumbbell...

I’m a former collegiate track athlete that still works out and loves resistance bands but these in particular aren’t my favourite. They slide no matter the surface (skin or leggings) and the letters came off as soon as the first stretch (not a big deal to me) I have to wear both heavy and medium when doing anything legs to get the amount of resistance I need. Upper body wise, its fine. I give 3 stars because of the name we all know and trust but I expected better

I've been complaining about rust on my black oxide vulcan curl bar but I totally get the advantage of black oxide now - it is far grippier and feels a lot like bare steel. Combined with a more aggressive knurl the vulcan bar feels a lot better to use but oiling it once a week still isn't stopping rust coming through in the cambered areas. I'm soaking the Vulcan bar in WD-40 now per their instructions so hopefully that will stave off the rust for a while (though it hasn't before, so I'm not that hopeful).

Okay not swole but resistance bands have helped me up my game by taking a mundane exercise like squats... but the bands on and get in your stance

My job requires me to keep a standard of fitness to perform my duties, and I am almost 60 years old. So to keep up with all the young guys, I need to put in a little more work at home to keep fit. Bowflex helps with that a lot. If you want to get in shape, Bowflex will have the equipment you need

I have hip osteoarthritis and the black band works great to stretch out my hip and keep it from being stiff. Great value too!