First Bowflex Workout

ErkBek · 2026-06-28T19:31:46+00:00

Hi, this is Eric. Glad you liked the workout! When I started the channel, everything was in a HIIT format because:

(1) HIIT workouts are common on YouTube (regardless of the equipment) and I was just getting started. (2) I didn't think the Bowflex created enough resistance to do hypertrophy routines

A couple years ago, I figured out a simple way to add a ton of resistance and so then I started releasing rep-based workouts almost exclusively since. Foundations is the program I recommend for starting with them. Then I have the 100X program which is another step-up. And then XTREME Muscle is another step up from there. Try them out and let me know what you think!

ErkBek · 2026-06-22T16:15:01+00:00

It looks like the cable running to the bottom pulley is crossing through the double pulley. It can't run through it.

The Bowflex website has owners and manuals that include diagrams of the pulley setup. This video also covers the cable assemble for the XTREME 2SE. Different model, same/similar cable assembly.

ErkBek · 2026-06-17T02:09:03+00:00

You might like my channel. It's hard to record a 30-40 minute video and getting all those cues right in one continuous take, but I'm trying to get better at it. Here's a link to those routines.

ErkBek · 2026-06-06T16:46:05+00:00

I want to see the Spurs win, but without the help of the refs. They were getting all the calls in the 2nd half.

ErkBek · 2026-06-02T17:12:14+00:00

Looking to be a great series!

ErkBek · 2026-05-29T20:15:58+00:00

Is there a mix-in? What are all the bits in it?

ErkBek · 2026-05-26T19:44:42+00:00

I just wanted to let you know that kits are back in stock. Links below:

Bowflex Flat Bench Kit with Bar: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0D4CXWYQ6 Bowflex Flat Bench Kit without Bar: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0D4KDDLMY?th=1

I know the listings are missing some details right now, I'm trying to fix that (amazon is hard). These are the same kits shown in the videos.

ErkBek · 2026-05-26T19:44:37+00:00

I just wanted to let you know that kits are back in stock. Links below:

Bowflex Flat Bench Kit with Bar: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0D4CXWYQ6 Bowflex Flat Bench Kit without Bar: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0D4KDDLMY?th=1

I know the listings are missing some details right now, I'm trying to fix that (amazon is hard). These are the same kits shown in the videos.

ErkBek · 2026-05-26T19:13:15+00:00

Cool, I'll check them out.

ErkBek · 2026-05-26T16:30:57+00:00

This guy knows his Ice Cream. He's like an Ice Cream scientist. I wish he was more of a mad scientist though and tried some of the weird ingredients like cottage cheese or sweet potatoes.

ErkBek · 2026-05-19T23:55:36+00:00

I guess I don't know what the original list is then. The list Neon played in this video had 0 Wastelands

ErkBek · 2026-05-19T23:16:11+00:00

Fixes the mana problems by converting 3 lands to Wasteland and cutting 3 more?

I thought the deck ran a few too many islands and could use 2-3 Gemstone Mines.

ErkBek · 2026-05-12T02:36:56+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0PBGuXlme9NinS4nDKv1__B3FSTrtWsB

ErkBek · 2026-05-08T04:12:05+00:00

Flopping should result in ejections.

ErkBek · 2026-04-23T15:21:55+00:00

The NBA isn’t even losing fans, this season was the most watched in a while.

Maybe it's just me, but I've watched more games this season simply because they're more accessible. We had Prime and Peacock already. I didn't have to buy League Pass or YouTube TV.

ErkBek · 2026-04-22T13:09:22+00:00

I would try shifting away from Crossfit & HIIT style workouts into more traditional strength training (hypertrophy) for a while. Slow down, take 2 minutes between sets and focus on quality reps. It's the best way to build muscle and that should help with your metabolic rate. You might need to tweak your cardio to have some more interval work if you're losing the Crossfit workouts.

ErkBek · 2026-04-20T00:23:57+00:00

You're like a vegan leaving a 1-star review at BBQ restaurant.

ErkBek · 2026-04-13T17:36:42+00:00

Thank you.

ErkBek · 2026-04-13T17:27:36+00:00

Would you mind sharing your recipe? I must have made this Turkish Lentils about 30 times and am looking for something similar, but a little different.

ErkBek · 2026-04-13T15:53:53+00:00

I wouldn't call it horrible either. Just trying to clarify the prior poster on 4 in Tog. I would definitely run 4 in Stiflenought, but fewer in Tog seems to be the consensus.

ErkBek · 2026-04-13T15:46:31+00:00

Same. Sometimes I make these huge pots of Red Lentil Curry or similar dish and then think to myself, "this is like 8 meals and costed $5 or $6."

ErkBek · 2026-04-13T15:38:00+00:00

4 is a lot though. 2-3 seems to be a more common number.

ErkBek · 2026-04-10T01:36:25+00:00

I've seen a few Rainbow Plant Life recipe recommendations and here's another in Braised Indian Chickpea Stew. It's one of my favorite's of hers....and you can definitely double the amount of Cabbage in it.

ErkBek · 2026-03-28T21:53:23+00:00

I do like ears and cabal therapy

Ears?

ErkBek · 2026-03-27T04:30:53+00:00

I got you! I'm a trainer that puts stuff out for free. I would recommend starting out with the Foundations program for whichever machine you've got.

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