Bowflex Xtreme SE Home Gym [Discontinued]

by Bowflex

Product Features

• All-in-one home gym offering more than 65 gym-quality muscle exercises
• Lat tower with angled lat bar, ab crunch shoulder harness, and leg extension/curl attachment
• Three-position lower pulley/squat station for building glutes, hamstrings, and quads
• Ergonomic adjustable seat with polyurethane cushion; 210 pounds of resistance
• Measures 49 x 81 x 62 inches (W x H x D); 7-year limited warranty

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Whether you're tired of investing in a monthly gym membership or you just like the convenience of working out in the home, the Bowflex Xtreme SE home gym is a must-have for serious workout enthusiasts. The Xtreme SE lets you perform more than 65 gym-quality exercises, including exercises for the chest, shoulder, back, arms, abdominals, and legs--in short, everything you need to improve strength, tone, or bulk up. Resistance derives from the 210 pounds of Power Rod units, which feel as good or better than free weights but without the latter's inertia or risk of joint pain. If that's not enough resistance, you can also upgrade the Xtreme SE to 310 or 410 pounds.

The Xtreme SE is outfitted with a number of workout stations, including a lat tower with an angled lat bar for building back and shoulder muscles; an abdominal crunch shoulder harness; a three-position lower pulley/squat station for building your glutes, hamstrings, and quads; and a leg extension/curl attachment. And dedicated lifters will dig the adjustable cable and pulley system, which lets you change your resistance angle to target exercises more efficiently to certain muscle groups. Other details include five-way handgrip and ankle cuffs, an ergonomic adjustable seat with a polyurethane cushion, and a reinforced X-shaped base for maximum stability. The Xtreme SE measures 49 by 81 by 62 inches (W x H x D) and carries a seven-year limited warranty.

The Xtreme SE offers an ergonomic adjustable seat with a polyurethane cushion for added back support while exercising.

Key Features:

• 210 pounds of Power Rod Resistance offers the benefits of free weights without the inertia or risk of joint pain; upgradeable up to 310 pounds / 140 kg or 410 pounds / 186 kg
• Lat tower with Angled Lat Bar for building back and shoulder muscles quickly
• Abdominal Crunch Shoulder Harness help build strong, defined abs
• 3-Position Lower pulley/squat station to build your glutes, hamstrings, and quads
• Leg extension/leg curl attachment will help develop strong, muscular legs.
• Ergonomic adjustable seat with polyurethane cushion provides added back support for leg exercises and knee support for lat exercises
• Compact size for smaller workout space; reinforced "X"-shaped base for maximum stability
• Five-way hand-grip/ankle cuffs are designed to add flexibility and performance to any workout; functions include a regular grip, non-grip cuff, ankle cuff, foot cuff, and a shoulder cuff
• Multiple cable/pulley positions are designed to change your angle of resistance and increase the effectiveness of many exercises
• Owner's manual/fitness guide comes complete with detailed instructions for each exercise

Specifications:

• Exercises Available: 60+
• Standard Weight Resistance: 210 pounds / 95 kg
• Attachments and Accessories: Leg Attachment, Lat Tower, Squat Station, Ab Crunch Accessory, Shoulder Harness
• Adjustable Main Pulley System: Built-in (4-position adjustable pulleys)
• Machine Height: 6' 11" (211 cm)
• Machine Length: 5' 2" (158 cm)
• Machine Width: 4' 1" (125 cm)

Manufacturer's Warranty
Bowflex machines are warranted to the original purchaser. Bowflex® home gyms limited warranties cover all defects in material or workmanship but do not cover commercial use or misuse by the consumer. The Power Rod units have a no-time-limit warranty. If you wear them out, Bowflex will replace them for free.

About Home Gyms
While offering the convenience of working out in the comfort and privacy of your own home, home gyms also allow you to focus on specific routines without having to wait in line or switch between a complex array of machines. In addition to improving strength, power, coordination, and muscular endurance, weight training can enhance weight reduction, enhance the immune and cardiovascular systems, and help prevent injuries. In general, home gym machines are compact units designed to strengthen and exercise many parts of the body. While no single home gym can provide a complete strength training solution, they are a convenient way to combine many exercises into a single unit. Some home gyms focus exclusively on upper-body workouts, while other, more advanced units focus on upper- and lower-body conditioning.

Product Description

Enjoy all the benefits of gym-style vertical design and quality for serious workouts. All in a compact size that fits smaller workout spaces.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 193 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: B000RFBNA4
• Item model number: Xtreme SE
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #114,594 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

51 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bowflex Xtreme SE, October 11, 2007

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J. Dion (Ringgold, Georgia USA) - See all my reviews
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Arrived in a timely fashion. Very well packed with good assembly instructions. Well made piece of exercise equipment. I have been using the equipment for 2-1/2 weeks now and can already see the results. I absolutely despise exercise and yet find myself motivated by the quick results to keep at it even when it has been a long tiring day. I would recommend this home gym for all ages, both male and female.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars real pros and cons, September 11, 2008

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M. Feldman "regular dad" - See all my reviews
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I've been using a similar model for over eight months. Here's my take:

CONS:

For $1000, you can probably get a whole set of free weights: power rack, Olympic barbell set, bench, etc. I paid under 900 dollars from Amazon.

The resistance bands probably equal about half to sixty percent of free weights. So 210 lbs. of resistance is probably closer to 100 - 120 pounds. Thus, almost everyone will need to shell out 100 bucks for another set of 50s to get to 310 (150 - 160 real pounds). Big guys who want to bulk will likely max out. I'm getting close to maxing out on my bench press myself.

Changing the cables is mildly irritating but so is changing plates on bar.

PROS:

The machine can provide a full-body workout that you could never replicate without going to a gym. The cables and parts are sturdy and whisper quiet.

The machine takes up relatively less space than free weight equipment.

Excellent safety. You can bench press or even squat to failure every time and not worry if your arms give out. Try benching to failure holding 150 pounds over your chest and you'll appreciate the Bowflex.

Great variety. I do about 10 exercise but you can easily switch to the different varieties. For the most part -- you don't need that many different exercises.

-- Overall, I am working on building mass and have gained with the Bowflex. The key of course is training extremely hard (I suggest HIT training) and following a strict diet and allowing recovery between workouts. If you follow a solid plan, you will gain. You don't need free weights to add muscle. I am very pleased with the Bowflex -- I thought it might be sort of a rip-off and I considered free weights but I'm happy with my choice.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars a bit of a hassle, May 25, 2008

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D. Gibbs - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bowflex Xtreme SE Home Gym [Discontinued] (Sports)

the machine is well built and offers lots of options however, the DVD does not help someone unfamiliar with the machine. It shows tons of exercises but assumes you know how to set the cables, etc. Wish there was a how to DVD that demonstrates everything you need to know from day one. Secondly, a piece was broken, I called the company directly, sent them my receipt and have never heard back as promised. So a hassle, ball is in my court to call them again....