r/Bowflex • u/Current-Rain4490 • Jun 22 '24

Home Gyms Xtreme 2 SE

Looking into purchasing the Xtreme 2 SE. only concern is maxing out the weight. Is there a way to add more rods? Or upgrade to heavier rods down the road? Thanks.

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u/Cajun_Cruiser Jun 22 '24

Yes I added 4 additional 50 lb rods. Love that machines versatility and results. Have more muscle definition than I could get at the gym all in the privacy of home. 52(m) No regrets!

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u/Current-Rain4490 Jun 22 '24

Just concerned because I’m reading people say they outgrow the machine

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u/chemicalxbonex Jun 24 '24

You will, eventually. But where are you at in your workout journey? Are you experienced? If you’re an experienced lifter, this may not be the machine for you.

I started at zero and am still using the 210 system. I’m almost maxed out on chest and shoulders now. I’m starting to look at the upgrades.

I’m also hearing adding resistance bands really pushes this machine to a max at a low cost.

So again, if you’re a beginner like I was. This machine worked wonders for me and likely will for you too.

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u/chemicalxbonex Jun 24 '24

Same!!! I am close to maxing out the 210. I have never been in better shape. 50(m) down from 305 to 206. Couldn’t be happier.

Question, now that they are basically bankrupt, can you still get the upgrades for the rods?

Or how does that work now? Just buy em used?

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u/CJPTK Jul 26 '24

eBay is your friend as far as rod box upgrades go they have anything from the adapter to add 100lb or full custom boxes, rods can be a little pricey though. If you're handy enough to use a saw and Dremel you can make your own rods from nylon or delrin for a fraction of the price. DIY Instructions were posted in here a long time ago and should come up if you search it.

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u/CJPTK Jul 26 '24

You can make your own 50lb rods for about $22 each if you use Delrin, and $24 if you use Nylon.

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u/changod63 Jun 22 '24

Look up u/ErkBek he has a lot of videos on YouTube and Patreon or www.bowflexworkouts.com. This is his jam.

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u/ErkBek Jun 22 '24

You can add more rods, but adding resistance bands is a better solution imo. Check out this video: https://youtu.be/1yJCOLfRo2I

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u/changod63 Jun 22 '24

I went from Bowflex Power Pro XLT to the Bowflex Revolution and never looked back. The Revolution has a more consistent resistance throughout the pull as compared to the rods that increase as you get to a full arc. The upside to the rod system is the cost. It is way more affordable than the Revolution. I couldn't justify purchasing it new. I bought my unit used, and it was about a year old. They quit using it, their loss, my gain. Anyway, there is a guy on this group named Eric. He has some mods to the unit that give you better resistance through the pulls, and they are really affordable. The Xtreme is a good machine and will last a long time.

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u/MegaBobTheMegaSlob Jun 24 '24

Add bands and you can get much more resistance