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Bowflex 5.1S Stowable Bench vs Flybird Adjustable Workout Bench FB149

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Flybird Adjustable Workout Bench FB149 is cheaper at $139.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Bowflex 5.1S Stowable Bench or Flybird Adjustable Workout Bench FB149?

They split the 2 specs we compare evenly. The Flybird Adjustable Workout Bench FB149 is the cheaper at $139.99.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Bowflex 5.1S Stowable Bench Flybird Adjustable Workout Bench FB149
US price $399.99 $139.99 MSRP from flybirdfitness.com
BrandBowflexFlybird
Released
Type fid fid
Max load capacity (lb) 600 800
Back pad positions 6 8
Seat positions 3 3
Decline Yes Yes
Weight (lb) 60 28.5
Pad thickness (in) 1.8 in
Release

Sources — Bowflex 5.1S Stowable Bench: bowflex.com (verified 2026-06-19). Flybird Adjustable Workout Bench FB149: flybirdfitness.com (verified 2026-06-19).

What's the difference between the Bowflex 5.1S Stowable Bench and Flybird Adjustable Workout Bench FB149?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Max load capacity (lb): Bowflex 5.1S Stowable Bench 600 vs Flybird Adjustable Workout Bench FB149 800
  • Back pad positions: Bowflex 5.1S Stowable Bench 6 vs Flybird Adjustable Workout Bench FB149 8
  • Weight (lb): Bowflex 5.1S Stowable Bench 60 vs Flybird Adjustable Workout Bench FB149 28.5

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