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What Can a Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE Bring You About?

by Ryan Jacoby Fitness Consultant

With a non-shifting pulley system, the Bowflex Xtreme 2SE offers a full-body workout without any cable changes. 


You can move from one exercise to the next and keep your heart rate high for maximum benefit. Xtreme 2 SE is a home gym for the whole body. 


Each muscle group from the chest, ankle, shoulders, and back to the arms, abs, and legs can be focused. 


This home gym is provided with two straps, a flat bar, and a shoulder belt. 


You can also buy a winder accessory and a preacher accessory for even more exercise.


 With all the options and variations, you'll never be bored with the Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE.


Construction


The Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE Home Gym has a sturdy steel frame that ensures long-term durability. 


It also has an adjustable and ergonomic seat, equipped with a high-density polyurethane foam cushion. 


The machine comes with a brass bar, squat bar, abdominal training belt, and 5-way wrist/ankle cuffs (regular grip, ankle cuff, wristless cuff, shoulder cuff, and foot cuff).


Dimensions


• Length: 53"

• Width: 49"

• Height: 83.25"


Key features of Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE 


• Revolutionary cable sheave system without change

• Standard Power Rod Resistance

• The wide weight range for the power bar, ie, 210 kg (95 kg) to 410 lb (186 kg)

• Over 70 gym-quality exercises with instructions

• Lat Tower comes with angled lat bar

• 4-position lower pulley or squat station

• Shoulder belt for sit-ups

• Wrist or ankle cuffs are functional in 5 ways

• Better leg extension

• Multiple cable or pulley position

• Better flexibility and support

• Gym-style vertical training position

• Compact size

• Offers maximum stability for reinforced X-shaped design Bowflex 


It Is Also a Versatile Machine


The Bowflex Xtreme 2SE Home Gym is one of the most versatile home gyms available today. 


As mentioned earlier, it offers the user more than 70 exercises, which is sufficient for any user looking for full-body exercises or specific exercises for muscles. 


The only thing missing is a bank, but chest and back exercises can be performed on the seat, so this is not a big problem. 


The maximum weight capacity of the machine is up to 300 pounds, so it can accommodate almost any size of the user.


With the Bowflex Xtreme 2SE, users can focus on all muscle groups, including arms, shoulders, chest, abs, hips, and legs.


The machine is equipped with an ab pulley bar and an abdominal crunching shoulder harness for building strong, well-defined abdominals, an angled brass bar, and lat tower to develop shoulder and back muscles, pulley / squat station lower position with four positions for the construction of hamstrings, glutes and calves, a leg extension to build strong and muscular legs and two handles. 


An ab accessory and a preacher winding can also be purchased for even more exercises.


Power Rod Resistance


The Bowflex Xtreme 2SE Home Gym is supplied with the quick-change Power Rod system, and its resistance is the same as in other models, that is, the standard 210 pounds.


 If that resistance is not enough for users, they can upgrade to 310 or 410 pounds, buying the extra rods. 


Usually 210 pounds, it will be suitable for a new lifter or a person who wants to keep up; in short, standard resistance shouldn't be much of a problem.


The power bars work smoothly while pushing and pulling, instead of making sudden stops or sudden movements, like those of blacksmith-style machines or stacks of weights.


Easy to use


Regardless of the users' fitness level, the Bowflex Xtreme 2SE is easy to use. 


The manual that comes with the machine has complete descriptions of how to install it and also seven exercises designed by instructors, useful for those who have no experience with exercises.


A Bowflex specialty that makes using your exercise equipment parts easier is the pulley system that does not need to be changed. 


Various exercises can be performed easily through its power bar system, without the need to reconfigure the entire machine. 


Thus, users can do a bench press and then a squat without having to redo weights and devices. 


This is especially useful for anyone who performs some type of circuit work, as it saves a lot of time.


 However, according to Xtreme 2SE users, although the cables do not need to be changed between exercises, the handholds do need to be changed.


Warranty


The Bowflex Xtreme 2SE comes with a huge 7-year limited warranty for the machine manufacturer, while the power bars have a lifetime warranty.


Assembly


The assembly of the Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE is quite straightforward. 


Some Allen keys are provided to assist users with assembly; however, users may also need some screwdrivers, adjustable wrenches, and perhaps a rubber mallet. 


If users are good at this type of work, it can take about 3 hours. But if they are not, it can take up to 5 hours.


Pros


• 210 lbs. Power rod resistance. The resistance is upgradeable to 310 and 410 pounds.

• Versatility - more than 70 exercises

• Excellent stability throughout the pushing and pulling process

• Smooth exercise movements, which are very easy on the joints

• Comprehensive exercise manual

• Massive 7-year warranty for the machine and lifetime warranty for the power bars. Again, normal wear on the resistance rods is not covered by the warranty.

• Fast and helpful customer service


Cons


• Experienced users can find the standard 210 pounds, inadequate Bowflex Xtreme 2SE resistance level - upgrade to 310 and 410 pounds.

• The power bars can lose elasticity and, therefore, resistance after 2-3 years of constant use, and this normal wear and tear are not covered by the warranty. Users need to buy new bars on their own under these conditions.

• Assembly is complicated and time-consuming for people not used to DIY activities - in this case, ask a certified technician to assemble it for you.


Conclusion


If you are specifically looking for a Bowflex home gym or resistance rod, the Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE is an incredible choice. 


This home gym is well done and will be a staple in your home for a long time. 


The smooth, fluid movement of the exercises is hard to beat and very easy on the joints. It is highly recommended.


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About Ryan Jacoby Junior   Fitness Consultant

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