Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gym (Refurbished)

by Bowflex

Product Features

• Refurbished home gym provides a total body workout with over 95 exercises
• Provides 310 pounds of resistance via Bowflex Power Rods--upgradable to 410 pounds
• Includes a lat tower, leg extension/leg curl station, preacher curl attachment, integrated squat station and built-in rowing machine
• Folds to a compact size (44 by 46 inches); recommended workout area of 9' 4" x 6' 6"
• Backed by full 6-month warranty

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Looking for a total body workout but you're on a budget? The refurbished Bowflex Ultimate 2 home gym is a total-body workout solution that delivers everything you could possibly imagine for great fitness results. It offers over 95 exercises and includes a lat tower, leg extension/leg curl station, preacher curl attachment, integrated squat station and more. Other features include 310 pounds of Power Rod resistance, a no-change cable pulley system, built-in cardio rowing machine, and 5-way hand grip/ankle cuffs. This refurbished model of the Bowflex Ultimate 2 is backed by a full 6-month warranty.

The Ultimate 2 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 310 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.

Specifications:

• Number of exercises: 95+
• Weight resistance: 310 pounds (can be upgraded to 410 pounds)
• Leg attachment: Included
• Lat tower attachment: Included
• Squat station: Included
• Preacher curl attachment: Included
• Ab crunch accessory: Optional
• Adjustable main pulley system: Included (5-position adjustable pulleys)
• No-change cable pulley system: Included
• Dimensions: 82 x 92 x 46 inches (HxLxW); a minimum of 7' 4" of ceiling height will be required to assemble the Bowflex Ultimate 2
• Folded footprint: 44 x 46 inches
• Workout area: 9' 4" x 6' 6"
• Maximum user weight: 300 pounds

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 Ultimate 2 home gym allows you to perform over 95 gym-quality exercises including:

Abdominal Exercises Reverse Crunch Resisted Reverse Crunch Seated (Resisted) Abdominal Crunch Seated (Resisted) Oblique Abdominal Crunch Ab Crunch with Attachment Trunk Rotation Standing Oblique Crunch Shoulder Exercises Rear Deltoid Rows Lateral Shoulder Raise Seated Shoulder Press Front Shoulder Raise Shoulder Extension Shoulder Shrug Scapular Protraction Scapular Depression Lying Front Shoulder Raise Reverse Fly Seated Lateral Shoulder Raise Scapular Retraction Shoulder Rotator Cuff--External Shoulder Rotator Cuff--Internal Stiff Arm Pulldown Standing Shoulder Flexion -- Shoulder Flexion Standing Rear Deltoid Row -- Shoulder Horizontal Abduction (and elbow flexion) Standing Cable Cross Rear Deltoid Row -- Shoulder Horizontal Abduction (and elbow flexion) Standing Shoulder Extension -- Elbow Stabilization Standing Shoulder Internal Rotation with 90 degrees of Abduction Standing Shoulder External Rotation with 90 degrees of Abduction

Back Exercises Lying Lat Pulldowns Low Back Extension Wide Pulldowns Narrow Pulldowns with Hand Grips Seated Lat Rows Reverse Grip Pulldowns Standing Lat Row Wide Pulldowns with Grip Standing Lat Row Alternating Motion - Low Pulley -- Shoulder extension (and elbow flexion) Standing Single Arm Lat Row Low Pulley -- Shoulder extension (with elbow flexion and trunk rotation) Standing Low Back Extension Lying Shoulder Pullover Arm Exercises Triceps Pushdown French Press Lying 45° Triceps Extension Cross Triceps Extension Standing Biceps Curl Seated Biceps Curl Preacher Curl Reverse Tricep Pushdown Standing Biceps Curl with Pulleys Tricep Kickback Lying Biceps Curl Seated Wrist Extension Standing Wrist Curl Reverse Curl Seated Wrist Curl Standing Wrist Extension "Rope" Pushdowns Resisted Dip Standing French Press -- Elbow extension form a shoulder flexed position Standing Hammer Grip Curls -- Elbow flexion neutral

Chest Exercises Bench Press Chest Fly Decline Bench Press Incline Bench Press Resisted Punch Lying Cable Crossover Decline Chest Fly Standing Decline Chest Press -- Shoulder Horizontal Adduction (and elbow extension) Standing Decline Chest Press w/Alternating motion-- Shoulder Horizontal Adduction (and elbow extension) Standing Decline Chest Fly -- Shoulder Horizontal Adduction (elbow stabilization) Leg Exercises Leg Extension Lying Leg Extension Squat with Squat Attachment Lunge Ankle Eversion Ankle Inversion Standing Hip Extension Standing Hip Abduction Seated Hip Adduction Seated Hip Abduction Standing Leg Kickback Seated Calf Press Dorsi Flexion Leg Press Standing Calf Press Standing Hip Flexion Wide Squat Prone (Lying Face Down) Leg Curls Standing Hip Flexion Standing Hip Internal Rotation Standing Hip External Rotation

Product Description

The Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gym is a total-body solution that delivers everything you could possibly imagine for great fitness results. It offers over 95 exercises and includes a lat tower, leg extension/leg curl station, preacher curl attachment, integrated squat station and more. Included with Your Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gym: No-Change Cable Pulley System; 310 lbs of Power Rod Resistance (upgradeable to 410 lbs/186 kg); Lat Tower with Angled Lat Bar; Leg Extension/Leg Curl Attachment; Preacher Curl Attachment; Built-In Cardio Rowing Machine; Integrated Squat Station; 5-way Hand-Grip/ Ankle Cuffs; Workout DVD; Quick Reference Fitness Poster with Detailed Instructions for Each Exercise

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 527 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B001HSOGH2
• Item model number: ULTIMATE 2 RERURB
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,380 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #40 in Sports & Outdoors > Exercise & Fitness > Strength Training Equipment > Home Gyms

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Machine, May 12, 2009

By 

Robert J. Pontious (Pascoag, RI United States) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gym (Refurbished) (Sports)

I saw this come up and I had to give this a rating it deserved. I'll hope to expand later.

Does this come in separate boxes? Yes, about six. (I had more as I bought extra.) Does it take a while to put together? Yes, a few hours over a few days. Has it been amazing? Yes. I saw nearly instantaneous results. It's easy to use and makes working out from home a dream. I can shift between various exercises quickly and easily. I highly recommend it.

Also, I highly recommend the ab attachment, which is not included in this. It makes an ab workout easier, faster and more effective.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Workout, Easy to Use, Helpfull Company, July 26, 2009

By 

Mark Twain "Go Liverpool" (Atlanta, Rhode Island) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gym (Refurbished) (Sports)

This is a very easy to use product. The weight does not really reach 400 lbs if you want heavy weights but it is relatively close. There are a large variety of workouts for all bodyparts. Mine came with a grip missing(not really a problem because there were three others) and the company replaced it right away. The boxes were beat up when they came but nothing was damaged. The rope attachment is virtually useless with this machine but can be used with the chain included if you really want to use it. I love doing my squats, lunges, leg curls and extensions on this machine because I have torn cartilage and feel no pain. It is a very low impact way to lift legs. I am not very good at doing rows and feel like it is awkward and that I cant take advantage of all the weight when I am doing it. Some may like it though. Changing lifts is easy because you don't have to switch cables on this machine but switching to squats, leg curls and extensions or bicep curls takes a little adding of parts but it isn't hard(They are my favorite use for this machine so it must not be too hard). Putting the machine together is not hard if you follow the directions. I put it together in one afternoon despite its multiple shipping boxes. I recommend this machine fully and think it is a great option for lifters out there who want a full gym without being away from home, the family, and paying for a gym membership.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you are self Movitaved, This is a Dream Home Gym, July 29, 2009

By 

SavMowan (San Francisco, Ca. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gym (Refurbished) (Sports)

As a previous reviewer stated, Yes, this comes in about 6 different boxes, (I also got more boxes because I ordered more attachments). Yes, it does take about 8-18 hours of assembly (varies depending on how good you are at putting things together). When you first open the boxes and see all of the parts the task does look daunting, but the Bowflex instruction manual does a fair job of explaining how to assemble it. I am OK at assembling things, such as Ikea and Target furniture. Although, this was definitely a step up in difficulty, it isn't impossible. It does take some patience and attention to detail. Took me 3 days working 4hrs a day to complete the machine, total 12hrs. I did feel a sense of accomplishment knowing that I finished and did it alone.

I used it for a month and a half straight and after 4 weeks there were obvious results. Unfortunately I fell off the workout wagon and began to use it less and less because I just got busy with life. But if you use it it does work!

One negative, I guess, is that it is BIG, about L8'xW4'xH7' so you must have room for it. Even folded up it takes up about L5'xW4xH7'(for the exercises that you get the size makes sense)I had it in our bedroom because it was the biggest room in our old apt, besides the living room. Now we have a garage and I keep it there. It is a much better spot for it. Now that I have my own workout room, I plan on getting back on the wagon and working out with it regularly. It is a great machine that is fun to use. (For me, it is even more fun to workout with a partner).

Keep in mind that it is different from using free weights. Where free weights tend to get easier when you get to the top of your contraction, the Bowflex power rods on the other hand start off easier and get tougher towards the top of your contraction. It takes some getting used to but as you use it you will get used to it.

There are so many exercises that you can have a different workout every week. It is Well constructed, very durable, and most importantly it is effective. I payed about $3,500 for it with the ab crunch attachment and I still feel that it was money well spent. I will make my money back on this the longer I have it as compared to a gym membership for 5yrs.

So if you have the space are self motivated and want a home gym, this is the product for you. Save yourself the trouble and get the Ultimate 2 Accessory rack as well. At first I Thought I wouldn't need one but I am probably gonna get one in the next few months because the accessories are everywhere and with it they will be a lot more organized and easier to access when needed as well as store when not in use.