Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE Home Gym (Refurbished) Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the refurbished model of the Xtreme 2 SE.Other than that some items remained assembled (which helped in assembly) it appeared unused and new.It shipped within 3 working days and arrived in 12 days from time of order.It arrived on a pallet and the boxes were damaged, but was packed well enough internally that the forklift damage didn't affect the components and all parts and pieces remained inside the opened boxes.

It was very easy to assemble.I opened all the packages, took inventory to ensure I had all the parts, including bolts and screws and gathered tools.The only item not included was an allen wrench that was to be used on the majority of the "button head" bolts.Fortunately, I had one in the tool box.Assembly instructions were in clear, concise American English, with adequate assembly diagrams.From delivery, hauling the items upstates, unboxing, removing packing materials to curbside, inventory, tool search and assembly to first test run was 3 unrushed hours.

I have used it for several days and find that it will serve its desired purpose to help me maintain muscle tone and general health.I have used free weights extensively in the past and the resistance system is different, but I can see that for working out solo and for general fitness it will be ideal and you are going to have to work to injure yourself, unlike free weights.

The "No Change Pulley System" is a joy to use.No having to switch cables to work out.You do need to plan your workouts to keep from switching attachments, but with the right planning, it is very easy to get a workout with minimal adjustment/change time between exercises.It is quicker than a free weight system, unless you have free run of a gym with each station set up for each particular exercise, set with your particular weights.The resistance bars are easy to change and quick to adjust.

Small footprint, but you will also need a spot to store attachments.I purchased an upgrade to 310 lbs and inserted them when assembling.I recommend that you do that also as you would have to do some disassembly if you install them after the intial assembly and if you search the web, you can find discount coupons to save 10-20% of the $99 asking price.I also purchased the Easy Curl bar at the same time (not required, but I am glad I got it).The system does come with a strap to retain the resistance bars when not in use.

I am very pleased with the purchase and as only time will tell how it will hold up, it appears to be a solid, well built machine that has all of the items that I will need to maintain general fitness and allow the wife to do the same.

I highly recommend the refurbished Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE

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Product Description:
Looking for a total body workout but you're on a budget? The refurbished Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE offers a compact total-body workout solution that allows you to perform over 70 exercises. It includes a Lat Tower that adjusts to two positions, leg extension for developing strong, muscular legs, an abdominal crunch shoulder harness to help you build strong, defined abs, and a 4-position lower pulley/squat station that helps in building your glutes, hamstrings, and quads. Other features include 210 pounds of Power Rod resistance, a no-change cable pulley system, an ergonomic adjustable seat with polyurethane cushion, and 5-way hand grip/ankle cuffs. This refurbished model of the Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE is backed by a full 6-month warranty.
The Xtreme 2 SE utilizes Bowflex's patented Power Rods, which provide resistance, or weight, that feels as good as or better than free weights--but without the inertia or risk of joint pain usually associated with free weights. You can hook one, two, three, four or all of your Power Rod units to the cable pulley system and go from as little as 5 pounds all the way up to 210 pounds of resistance (can be upgraded to 410 pounds). They're precisely manufactured from a high-tech composite material under the highest quality control measures, then sheathed and tested 4 separate times to ensure quality and durability. The Power Rod units are so strong, you can flex them repeatedly but you won't be able to wear them out.
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Manufacturer's Warranty
This model of the Bowflex Revolution XP Home Gym has been refurbished to factory standards and is backed by a full 6-month warranty.
Exercises
The Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE home gym allows you to perform over 70 gym-quality exercises including:
Arm Exercises