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The Bowflex Extreme vs the Bowflex Extreme 2, what are the improvements and what did other people think about the Bowflex Extreme 2?
Is the Bowflex Extreme 2 improved?

The Bowflex Extreme 2 has improved on a couple of points in comparison with the Bowflex Extreme. The main points of improvement are the following; the lat tower adjusts to two positions, with the aquat frame that is longer then on the Extreme it gives you 4 adjustable positions. One of the biggest changes for the Bowflex Extreme 2 is that you never have to change the cables between exercises. This is a huge improvement and the biggest reason for people to buy the Bowflex Extreme 2. It's just quicker and easier to exercise. The Bowflex Xtreme 2 allows you to do up to 70 exercises, an improvement of 5 exercises. Also a big change is the ab crunch shoulder harness that is included with the Xtreme 2. A adjustable seat that is designed to sit ergonomically helps you doing more and easier workouts.You could see the Bowflex Extreme 2 has improved on several important points that make it very nice to have. It is really an even better version of the Bowflex Extreme.
Features of the Bowflex Xtreme 2

Like the Bowflex Extreme it has 210 lbs (95 kg.) Power Rod Resistance available. It is possible to upgrade it to 310 lbs (140 kg.) or 410 lbs (186 kg.).
Five way hand grip/ ankle cuffs that are designed to improve your exercise. There is a non-grip cuff, regular grip, foot cuff, ankle cuff and a shoulder cuff available.
The leg extension has not been improved for the Xtreme 2.
There still are multiple cable and pully positions to change your resistance.
New and Improved

    No change cable pulley system; a real time saver, let you move from different kinds of exercise without changing cables.

    Lat tower with angled bar improed because the squad frame is longer then on the Bowflex Extreme.

    Instead of three position lower pulley, the Bowflex Extreme II has four positions.

    The abdominal crunch shoulder harness helps you build strong, defined abs.

    Polyurethane, adjustable seat that provides in back support because of it's ergonomic designed cushion.

    The Extreme 2 takes up little bit more space then the Extreme but still has a compact size for a home gym.

    Five more exercises on the Extreme 2, bringing the total to 70 exercises.

Bowflex still offers a good warranty for 7 years and lifetime warranty on the Power Rod Units. You must be an original buyer and the defects may bot cover commercial use or misuse by the consumer. They also have a 6 weeks fitness result guarantee, with this guarantee you can see Bowflex makes a high quality Home Gym and they are proud on it. If you are not satisfied after six weeks of workout with your Bowflex Extreme2 you can return it.

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