Steelflex Pec Dec / Fly Machine

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I think it''s better for tone and rehab than building mass. See the first CON below and be prepared to use repetitions instead of increasing weight for more challenge. For many of us, that''s suitable.

CONS...

Maximum resistance is not very challenging. I''m not that strong but I can easily work the unit even at maximum (6). Setting 1 is probably for rehab just to work the motion. That makes it a CON since building mass is not really the best application of this design. Serious lifters will not be challenged. It''s your decision what category you fall into but I wanted to clarify how this system compares to those where you can keep adding weight. After setting 6 that''s not an option here. Either increase repetitions or put this later in your exercise rotation when you are already fatigued.

Price particularly given the issue of the highest setting

PROS...

+ Comes complete no plates to purchase (a cylinder provides resistance) and no tools aside from a wrench (although it includes Allens).

+ Easy to assemble took about 1 hour going at a relaxed pace

+ Quiet to operate no clanking

+ Not as heavy as many units largest single piece for assembly is 40 lbs. Once assembled it''s easy to move around. Rollers on front skid, levers on back skid.

+ Smaller footprint than many units. No overhead clearance issues. The highest point is 48 inches. The widest it gets is 42 inches.

+ Workmanship is good paint finish, pad stitching, etc.

DEPENDS ON YOUR POINT OF VIEW...

> Resistance is in both directions closing stroke and opening stroke. Not the same as a weight fly where the weight pulls you back. Here YOU pull it back and you can rest at any point in the stroke (i.e., the machine doesn''t return you). So unless you pull it all the way back to start your workout suffers. Different feel. But it seems more safe as you can''t "fail" and be yanked back to the start. When you stop pushing, or pulling, it stops.

If I were to do it again, I would have chosen something like the Body Solid GPM65 and used the leftover money for plates. As it stands this fits easily into my workout area and I put it late in my exercise rotation (and keep increasing the reps).

Note that the box is considerable and so the delivery company will want to arrange an appointment and you will sign for it.

Hope this helps.

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This product was easy to put together. It is a great machine to get on and get a slow OR fast upperbody workout. It is great to have a variety of levels to have on it also. The only thing I would suggest is to have quite a bit of space to have it in since the pads on the side need room to store.

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