Bowflex Home Gym Power Rod Upgrade Options

Took my machine from 310# to 410#. Nice upgrade, never thought I'd need to do this at my age (62yo), but the machine is used regularly & obviously doing the job. New ones were noticeably stiffer than the existing 50's, so I used an archery pull test gauge on all of the rods. Existing ones tested at 40#, the 2 new ones tested at 50-52#. Exactly as they should. Current plan is to replace the other 4 big ones, as they've softened over the years with use. Installation was easy, use a short screwdriver & remove a couple screws from the underside of the existing block. Slide the upgrade block onto the end, then use the metal bracket to hold everything in place. Be sure to use the screws which came with the upgrade, they're longer than the original ones & will hold better.

Fit well,easy to install into the block that holds the existing rods. I'm not the guy that's going to test the overall resistance of the rods, but they're evenly matched and compare to the original rods in form and function. They added resistance as described and expected. Recommended if you're looking for more resistance.

I ordered these to add aditional weight onto my Pro series Bowflex. They work great, definitely increased the resistance, and are helping with with my goals. The attachment comes connected on the bottom of the rods and slid perfectly into the adaptor on the Bowflex. I know other series adaptors do not match up, so be sure to check and make sure this connector will work. I already added 50 rods to the open holes on the back, so this brings my resistance to 410. The cables are holding up great under the additional strain and I am not seeing anything to suggest that the weight is too much. Definitely worth the money.

Came quickly in great condition,Well made as expected.

The power rod only had 1 rod in package instead of 2!

the item is as described

The two 50 pound bands I received were brand new in the box, came to my home with free shipping, and were ridiculously easy to install. After reading other reviews, I was apprehensive that the new bands would somehow have less tension. On the contrary, when the bands were placed in the two empty spaces closest to the assembly, I found them to have significantly more tension than the older 50 pound bands. For example, when I only had the 105 pounds of total weight on each side, most of the exercises were performed using maximum weight. However, when I use the two 50 pound bands on each side, the tension feels like at least 110 pounds. I've actually had to modify the amount of weight I am using when I use the new bands. In other words, I would definitely recommend the upgrade to anyone who has outgrown the 210's. I wish I had not waited the 2 years after I purchased my Bowflex Sport, to order them.

Note: If you are thinking about buying these, you need these first: Bowflex 310 lb. Rod Upgrade . Installation of the 410 lb upgrade is a lot eaiser than the 310 lb upgrade as these slip right on the back of your existing rod block and lock in place. The 310 lb upgrade requires you to remove your rod block and pop off the caps and screw them into the rod block from the bottom of the block. Not super hard to do, but does require you to disassemble the rod block from the machine (at least it did on my Extreme 2). Neither the 310 lb nor the 410 lb upgrade came with directions. It is fairly easy to install them, but directions would have been nice. The Extreme 2 installation instructions don't mention anything about installing extra rods either. I have found in working out that I rarely ever go with all the rods. I am no giant, but I am no small guy either. So your call on if you need to buy these. My advice would be to buy the 310 lb upgrade and see if you ever need more. These are really easy to add (compared to the 310 lb upgrade), so see if you are max'ing out at 310 and then buy these if needed.