Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE Review

Quick Summary

The Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE home gym uses Bowflex’s patented Power Rod technology to deliver 210 pounds of resistance (upgradeable up to 410 pounds).

Start out with as little as 5 pounds of weight and keep adding Power Rods until you reach your maximum weight resistance.

The Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE offers several attachments (built-in and included separately) to delivers over 70 different exercises.

Read on for our full Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE review below…

Specifications

Model	Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE
Rating Our custom rating considers all of the Home Gym's features, specs, warranties, and 100's of user & expert reviews, to save you time!	93.6%
List Price Suggested retail price, typically higher than the price you'll pay with our recommended retailers.	$1,599
Best Price Since prices change daily, this link goes to our preferred retailer for the current best price. Note: MSRP stands for Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price.	$1,199
Type There are a few different types of Home Gyms. There are weight stack, power rod and body weight.	Power Rods
Max. Weight Home Gym Max Weight is the maximum amount of weight, in pounds (lbs), that can be lifted on the machine.	210 lbs
Exercises Home Gym exercises is the number of exercises you can do on the machine.	70+
Seat The seat on a Home Gym can be adjustable, padded, or detached.	Bench (Adjustable)
User Weight Home Gym User Weight is the amount of weight, in pounds (lbs), that it can safely support, which can represent durability.	300 lbs
Dimensions Dimensions are included to help you figure out if this Home Gym will fit properly (Length x Width x Height and Height x Depth).	Length: 4' 10" Width: 4' 1" Height: 6' 11"
Workout Area Home Gym Workout Area is the amount of space needed to use the Home Gym (Length x Width)	8' x 6' 5" (L x W)
Legs This field lets you know if this Home Gym has the option to do leg workouts or not.
Abs This field lets you know if this Home Gym has abdominal workouts or not.
Curls This field lets you know if this Home Gym has the option to do arm curls or not.
Pulldown This field lets you know if this Home Gym has the option to do pulldown workouts or not.
Rows This field lets you know if this Home Gym has the option to do rows or not.
Accessories Many Home Gyms have optional accessories you can purchase separately.	- 310 lb Rod Upgrade - Bowflex Body Plan
Warranty The warranty is a very important part of your investment. The longer the warranty, the longer you can get free/discounted repairs by the manufacturer.	Power Rods: Lifetime Machine: 7 Years

Our Rating

93.6/100

Minimize the set up time between exercises with no cable changes and an ergonomic design. This versatile home gym features wide selection of exercises and several accessories.

Pros:

Patent Power Rod resistance.
70+ exercises and even more variations supported.
210 lbs. of resistance with 310 lb. Power Rod upgrade.
Ergonomic bench seat adjusts to individual preference.
Lifetime coverage on Power Rods, 7 years of coverage on the machine.
Bowflex Body Plan and fitness guide included.

Cons:

A pricey home gym that is certainly not within everyone’s budget.
Long and complicated assembly.
Loud machine.

Introduction

The Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE home gym includes a two-position adjustable lat tower, four-position lower pulley squat station, and no-change cable pulley system. These components will develop strong legs, flat abs, and toned glutes as well as sculpted chest and arms. It’s a versatile trainer with 70+ exercises available as well as numerous enhancements including 310 lb. and 410 lb. Power Rod upgrades. Perfect for trainees looking to get tough and/or buff.

Home Gym Workouts

The Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE home gym includes over 70 exercises that tone all major muscle groups in arms, shoulders, back, legs, chest and abs. The exercises concentrate on problem areas such as triceps, biceps, wrists, hips, calves and lower back muscles. There is also an ab crunch shoulder harness to give a greater workout to your abdominal muscles. If that’s not enough, stay motivated thanks to the lat tower with angled lat bar and 4-position lower pulley/squat station. Whew! It truly is an entire gym crammed into a single home machine.

Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE Features

Bowflex’s Xtreme 2 SE home gym accommodates users who way up to 300 pounds with comfortable and effective workouts. Not only does the machine accommodate all sizes of people, the compact design also fits in all sizes of rooms. An ideal solution for anyone who wants a full home gym, yet can’t dedicated an entire room to a collection of bulky equipment.

The Bowflex’s Power Rod technology also provides all of the benefits of free weights without the risk to joint injuries. The adjustable resistance of the Power Rods provides plenty of challenge without putting as much strain and impact on joints. And because those Power Rods are built with the highest quality composite material, the rods will never wear out (or at least you will wear out long before the rods).

In addition to the benefits of low impact resistance training, users can stay comfortable and keep pressure off of their backs with the ergonomic adjustable seat. It’s an ideal machine for any trainee recovering from an injury or determined to avoid one.

The no-change cable pulley system lets you move from squats to lats to leg workouts without ever needing to change the cables. This means less time spent making adjustments in between exercises and more time working out. That’s excellent news for users who don’t have much time to dedicate to their workout needs.

The unique 5-way hand grip/ankle cuffs of the Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE are designed to add flexibility and performance to any workout. The functions include a Regular Grip, Non-Grip Cuff, Ankle Cuff, Foot Cuff and a Shoulder Cuff. Dictate your angle of resistance with multiple cable and pulley positions for added effectiveness to many exercises. The possibilities of what you can do with this machine are almost endless!

Any purchase of the Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE also includes Bowflex’s notorious Body Plan as well as a detailed owner’s manual/fitness guide, taking the pressure off of designing your own routines to maximize results.

Warranty & Guarantee

The Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE home gym warranty and guarantee includes:

Power Rods: Lifetime
Machine: 7 Years

Conclusion

The Xtreme 2 SE home gym gives you most of the features of newer models without the extra cost, and you’ll save time and money with the no-change cable system. This is one of the most versatile and and challenging resistance training machines on the market. If you’ve been wanting to tone and sculpt your body, but don’t have the time to travel to a gym or the space to accommodate several bulky weight training machines, The Xtreme 2 SE will solve all of your problems at once. BoFlex has your back. Let the company sculpt you into an idealized statue of musclebound glory through The Xtreme 2 SE.