Bowflex Xtreme User manual

CONGRATULATIONS on your commitment to fitness! With
the Bowflex Xtreme as your exercise partner, you know that
you have the tool to exceed all of your physical fitness,
strength and health expectations!
Bowflex Xtreme’s exceptional resistance and quality is
unmatched by any other single piece of home fitness equip-
ment available. You will not believe the amazing results your
body will get with Bowflex!
In this Owner’s Manual you’ll find a variety of exercises and
leanness-enhancing workout programs.
Please take your time to read through the entire manual
before attempting to use your Bowflex. It’s important to
understand how to properly perform each exercise before
you do so using Power Rod®Resistance.
With all of the fitness choices available today, we understand
that finding the best workout equipment for your needs can
be very confusing. Everyone at The Nautilus Group, Inc.
would like to congratulate you and thank you for selecting
the Bowflex Xtreme. Bowflex is the best home fitness prod-
uct available, and you’re just about to prove it to yourself.
Again, thank you for choosing Bowflex.
THE BOWFLEX XTREME
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GetTo Know
Your Machine
Power Rods®
Rod Hook
Upper Lat
Tower
Bench
Seat
Base Frame
Platform
Rod Caps
Cable
Hand Grip
Rod Box
Pulley

2
Left Pulley
Arm
50" Bent Lat Bar
Lat Cross Bar
Upper Lat
Tower
Rod Box
w/ Rods
Squat Bar
Seat Back Pad
Squat Straps
Seat Backbone
Seat Bottom
Right Pulley
Arm
Lower Lat
Tower
Rear Cross
Member
Left Frame
Rail
Wrapped
Slider Pulley
w/ Cable
Right Frame Rail
Base Frame
Platform
Squat Pulley
Frame
Foam Roller
3/4" End Cap
3/4"Chrome
Tube Leg Extension
Backbone
If you ordered the optional Leg Extension
Attachment, you will receive the parts shown to the
left.
Leg Extension - Optional Attachment
GetTo Know
Your Machine

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Basic Assembly Principles
Here are a few basic tips that will make your assembly of the Bowflex Xtreme quick and easy. By using these principles, you can
simplify each process and save yourself extra time and effort.
1. Make the assembly process go faster by gathering the pieces you need for each step prior to starting the step.
2. When using a ratchet to tighten a locknut on a bolt, use a close-ended combination wrench to grip the locknut.This will
ensure that the locknut is fastened securely.
3. When placing a bolt between two separate pieces,you can help the bolt holes to line up by gently lifting one of the pieces.
You can also lift gently and look between the pieces to help guide the bolt through the holes.
4.As a general rule,and for all bolts and nuts on your Bowflex Xtreme,turn bolts or nuts toward the right to tighten, or left to
loosen. Or you can remember the mnemonic: “Righty tighty, lefty loosey.”
Tools You Will Need
Parts List
You will need the following tools to complete the assembly of your Bowflex Xtreme. If you don’t have these tools, you can find
them at any hardware or department store for a reasonable price.
• 7/16" combination wrench
• 9/16" combination wrench
• An adjustable wrench
• A socket wrench set
• Phillips screw driver
• Flat blade screw driver
• Rubber mallet
• Utility Knife
• Scissors
Item No. Qty. Part No. Description
1 1 11476 LOWER LAT TOWER
2 1 11480 UPPER LAT TOWER
3 1 11487 LAT CROSS BAR
4 1 11402 BASEFRAME
5 1 11421 RIGHT FRAME RAIL
6 1 11410 LEFT FRAME RAIL
7 1 11407 REARCROSSMEMBER
8 1 11469 RIGHT PULLEY ARM
9 1 11463 LEFT PULLEY ARM
10 1 11426 SQUAT PULLEY FRAME
11 1 10080 ROD BOX w/ RODS
12 1 11441 SEAT SUPPORT RAIL
13 1 11457 SEAT BACKBONE
14 1 11451 SEAT BOTTOM
15 1 11446 SEAT BACK PAD
16 6 11431 SLIDER PULLEY w/ CABLE ASSY
17 1 10074 LOCKKNOB
18 1 11499 LEG EXTENSION BACKBONE
19 2 95206 3/4" CHROME TUBE
20 4 40304 FOAMROLLERS
21 4 90218 3/4" END CAPS
Item No. Qty. Part No. Description
A 4 11450 SCREW, 5/16" X 3/4" BUTTON HEAD
B 20 11465 SCREW, 3/8" X 3/4" BUTTONHEAD
C 2 11472 SCREW, 3/8" X 1" BUTTON HEAD
D 2 11453 SCREW, 5/16" X2 1/2" BUTTON HEAD
E 2 11468 SCREW, 3/8" X 2 1/2" BUTTON HEAD
F 1 11466 SCREW, 3/8" X 5" BUTTONHEAD
G 3 10183 SCREW, #10 X 1" SELF THREADING
H 2 10191 SCREW, 1/4" X 1/2" CAP
I 2 11515 STUD, 1/2" X 11" THREADED
J 3 90156 WASHER, 1/4"
K 26 90138 WASHER, 3/8"
L 4 11448 WASHER, 1/2"
M 6 80106 WASHER, 5/16"
N 4 11449 NYLOCKNUT 1/2"
O 1 90196 NYLOCK NUT 3/8"
P 2 90134 HAND GRIP
Q 1 11491 50" BENT LAT BAR
R 1 90650 SQUAT BAR
S 1 10073 SQUAT STRAP
T 4 50334 SNAP HOOK
Assembly Guide

Assembly Guide
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Item #: 1
Qty.: 1
Part #: 11476
Descr: Lower
Lat Tower
Item #: 2
Qty.: 1
Part #: 11480
Descr: Upper
Lat Tower
Item #: 3
Qty.: 1
Part #: 11487
Descr: Lat Cross Bar
Item #: 4
Qty.: 1
Part #: 11402
Descr: Base Frame
Item #: 5
Qty.: 1
Part #: 11421
Descr: Right Frame
Rail
Item #: 6
Qty.: 1
Part #: 11410
Descr: Left Frame
Rail
Item #: 7
Qty.: 1
Part #: 11407
Descr: Rear Cross
Member
Item #: 8
Qty.: 1
Part #: 11469
Descr: Right Pulley
Arm
Item #: 9
Qty.: 1
Part #: 11463
Descr: Left Pulley
Arm
Item #: 10
Qty.: 1
Part #: 11426
Descr: Squat Pulley
Frame
Item #: 11
Qty.: 1
Part #: 10080
Descr: Rod Box
w/ Rods
Item #: 12
Qty.: 1
Part #: 11441
Descr:
Seat
Support
Rail
Item #: 19
Qty.: 2
Part #: 95206
Descr: 3/4” Chrome
Tube
Item #: 20
Qty.: 4
Part #: 50304
Descr: Foam Rollers
Item #: 21
Qty.: 4
Part #: 90218
Descr: 3/4” End
Caps
Item #: P
Qty.: 2
Part #: 90134
Descr: Hand Grip
Item #: 13
Qty.: 1
Part #: 11457
Descr: Seat
Backbone
Item #: 14
Qty.: 1
Part #: 11451
Descr: Seat Bottom
Item #: 15
Qty.: 1
Part #: 11446
Descr: Seat Back
Pad
Item #: 16
Qty.: 6
Part #: 11431
Descr: Slider Pulley
w/ Cable
Assembly
Item #: 17
Qty.: 1
Part #: 10074
Descr: Lock Knob
Item #: 18
Qty.: 1
Part #: 11499
Descr: Leg Extension
Backbone
Item #: Q
Qty.: 1
Part #: 11491
Descr: 50” Bent Lat
Bar
Item #: R
Qty.: 1
Part #: 90650
Descr: Squat Bar
Item #: S
Qty.: 1
Part #: 10073
Descr: Squat Strap
Item #: T
Qty.: 4
Part #: 50334
Descr: Snap Hook
Bowflex Xtreme Assembly Components

Assembly Guide
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Item #: D
Qty.: 2
Part #:11453
Descr:5/16" X 2
1/2" Button Head
Screw
Item #: E
Qty.: 2
Part #:11468
Descr:3/8" X
21/2" Button
Head Screw
Item #: C
Qty.: 2
Part #:11472
Descr:3/8 X 1"
Button Head
Screw
Item #: A
Qty.: 4
Part #:11450
Descr:5/16 X 3/4"
Button Head
Screw
Note: Drawings are actual size
Item #:K
Qty.: 26
Part #: 90138
Descr: 3/8"
Flat Washer
Item #:L
Qty.: 4
Part #:11448
Descr: 1/2"
Flat Washer
Item #: M
Qty.: 6
Part #:80106
Descr: 5/16" Flat Washer
Item #: O
Qty.: 1
Part #:90196
Descr: 3/8" Nyloc
k Nu
Item #: N
Qty.: 4
Part #:11449
Descr: 1/2" Nyloc
k Nu
Item #: B
Qty.: 20
Part #:11465
Descr: 3/8" x 3/4"
Button Head
Screw
Item #: H
Qty.: 2
Part #:10191
Descr: 1/4" x 1/2"
Cap Screw
Item #: G
Qty.: 3
Part #:10183
Descr: #10 X 1"
Self Threading
Screw
Item #: J
Qty.: 3
Part #: 90156
Descr: 1/4"
Flat Washer
Item #: I
Qty.: 2
Part #: 11515
Descr: 1/2" X 11"
Threaded Stud
Item #: F
Qty.: 1
Part #:11466
Descr: 3/8" X 5"
Button Head Screw
Bowflex Xtreme Assembly Hardware

Step 1: Assemble the Base Frame Assembly
Locate the following items:
• Base Frame (Item #4)
• Right Frame Rail (Item #5)
• Left Frame Rail (Item #6)
• Rear Cross Member (Item #7)
•(6) 3/8" X 3/4" Button Head Screws (Item #B)
• (6) 3/8" Washers (Item #K)
Place the Base Frame (Item #4) onto the floor with the wide end
facing you. Line up and insert the connectors from the Right
Frame Rail (Item #5) into the right side of the Frame.
Place (2) 3/8" Washers (K) over the end of (2) 3/8" X 3/4" Button
Head Screws (B) - one washer per screw. Insert screws through
the holes in the Base Frame and Frame Rail (see Figure A). Do
not tighten at this time.
Line up the Rear Cross Member (Item #7) with the Right Frame
Rail. Insert connector from the Frame Rail into the end of the
Rear Cross Member. Place (1) 3/8" washer over (1) 3/8" X 3/4"
Button Head Screw, loosely insert screw into corresponding holes
in Cross Member and Frame Rail but do not tighten at this time.
Repeat with Left Frame Rail (Item #6).
Step 2: Attach Rod Box to the Lower Lat Tower
Locate the following items:
• Lower Lat Tower (Item #1)
• Rod Box with Rods (Item #11)
•(3) #10 X 1" Self Threading Screws (Item #G)
• (3) 1/4" Washers (Item #J)
Lay the Rod Box w/ Rods (Item #11) on the floor facing the
Lower Lat Tower (Item #1) as shown in Figure B. Slide the Rod
Box into the Rod Box Frame firmly.
Place (3) 1/4" Washers (J) over the end of (3) #10 X 1" Self
Threading Screws (G) - one washer per screw. Secure the Rod
Box to the Frame with the screws and washers as shown in Figure
Band tighten.
Assembly Guide
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B
B
B
K
K
4
7
5
Figure A
K
J
1
11
Figure B
G

Assembly Guide
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Step 3: Attach the Lower Lat Tower to the Base Frame
Assembly
Locate the following items:
• Lower Lat Tower Assembly (from Step 2)
• Base Frame Assembly (from Step 1)
•(2) 3/8" X 3/4" Button Head Screws (Item #B)
• (2) 3/8" Washers (Item #K)
Place the Base Frame Assembly on the floor,wide end facing you.
Center the Lower Lat Tower Assembly (Rod Box facing away
from you) over the Frame Assembly as shown in Figure C.
Place the bottom of the Lower Lat Tower onto the Rear Cross
Member.
Place (2) 3/8" Washers (K) over the end of (2) 3/8" X 3/4" Button
Head Screws (B) - one washer per screw. Loosely secure the Lower
Lat Tower to the Rear Cross Member with the screws and washers.
Step 4: Attach the Seat Support Rail to the LatTower
Locate the following items:
• Base Frame Assembly with Lower Lat Tower Assembly
(from Step 3)
• Seat Support Rail (Item #12)
•(2) 3/8" X 3/4" Button Head Screws (Item #B)
• (2) 3/8" Washers (Item #K)
Place the Base Frame with Lower Lat Tower Assembly (from Step
3) flat on the floor and place the Seat Support Rail (Item #12)
onto the connector on the Base Frame as shown in Figure D.
Gently push the Seat Support Rail onto the Lower Lat Tower con-
nector. Place (2) 3/8" Washers (K) over the end of (2) 3/8" X 3/4"
Button Head Screws (B) - one washer per screw. Loosely install
the screws with washers into the two side holes near the top of the
Seat Support Rail.
Figure C
KB
Lower Lat
Tower Assembly
Base Frame
Assembly
BK
Base Frame &
Lower Lat Tower
Assembly
Figure D
12
B
K
KB
STOP! TAKE TIME NOWTO REVIEW AND TIGHTENALLINSTALLED HARDWARE!

Assembly Guide
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Step 5: Install the Squat Pulley Frame
Locate the following items:
• Squat Pulley Frame (Item #10)
• Assembly Frame (From Step 4)
• (2) 3/8" X 1" Button Head Screws (Item #C)
• (1) 3/8" X 5" Button Head Screw (Item #F)
• (4) 3/8" Washers (Item #K)
• (1) 3/8" Nylock Nut (Item #O)
Place the Squat Pulley Frame (Item #10) behind the Seat Support
Rail as shown in Figure E,and line up the holes in the Squat
Pulley Frame with the holes in the Seat Support Rail.
Firmly secure the Squat Attachment Bracket to the Seat Support
Rail using (1) 3/8" X 5" Button Head Screw (F) with (2) 3/8"
Washers (K) - one on each side of the Seat Support Rail, and (1)
3/8" Nylock Nut (O) on the upper hole (see Figure E) and (2)
3/8" X 1" Button Head Screw (C) and (2) 3/8" Washers (K) on
the lower holes (one per side).
Step 6: Attach the Pulley Arms and Slider Pulleys
Locate the following items:
• Right and Left Pulley Arms (Items #8 and #9)
• Slider Pulley w/Cable Assembly (Item #16)
•(4) 3/8" X 3/4" Button Head Screws (Item #B)
• (4) 3/8" Washers (Item #K)
•(2) 1/4" X 1/2" Cap Screw (Item #H)
Place the Right Pulley Arm (Item #8) onto the right side connec-
tor on the Base Frame/Lat Tower Assembly (from Step 5) (see
Figure F.)
Use (2) 3/8" Washers (K) over (2) 3/8" X 3/4" Button Head
Screws (B) - one washer per screw - to loosely secure the Pulley
Arm to the Frame Rail. Repeat for Left Pulley Arm (Item #9).
Position one Slider Pulley (Item #16) over the end of each Pulley
Arm. Choose any of the four holes. Secure (1) 1/4" X 1/2" Cap
Screw (H) through the hole on the underside of the Pulley Arm.
Figure E F
K
C
K
O
C
10
Figure F
B
B
K
H
8
16
Base Frame &
Lower Lat Tower
Assembly

Assembly Guide
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Step 7: Secure the Pulley Arms
Locate the following items:
•(2) 1/2" X 11" Threaded Studs (Item #I)
• (4) 1/2" Washers (Item #L)
• (4) 1/2" Nylock Nuts (Item #N)
Align the remaining two slotted holes on the Right and Left
Pulley Arms (Items #8 and #9) with the Lower Lat Tower.
Place (2) 1/2" Washers (L) over the end of (2) 1/2" X 11"
Threaded Studs (I) - one washer per stud. Insert studs through
both Pulley Arms and the Lat Tower, and then place one more
washer over the end of each stud as shown in Figure G.
Secure using (4) 1/2" Nylock Nuts - one on each stud end.
Step 8: Attach the Seat Bottom to the Seat Backbone
Locate the following items:
• Seat Backbone (Item #13)
• Seat Bottom (Item #14)
•(4) 5/16" X 3/4" Button Head Screws (Item #A)
• (4) 5/16" Washers (Item #M)
Turn the Seat Bottom (Item #14) upside down (holes upward),
and place the Seat Backbone (Item #13) over the Seat Bottom.
Place (4) 5/16" Washers (M) over the end of (4) 5/16" X 3/4"
Button Head Screws (A) - one washer per screw. Tightly affix the
Seat Backbone to the Seat Bottom as shown in Figure H.
If you purchased the Leg Extension,install it inStep 8a & 8b. Ifyou
did not purchase the Leg Extension,proceed toStep 9
Step 8a: Install the Leg Extension (Optional Attachment)
Locate the following items:
• Lock Knob (Item #17)
• Leg Extension Assembly (Item #18)
Turn the Seat (assembled in Step 8) upside down. Insert the Leg
Extension Assembly (Item #18) into the open end of the Seat
Backbone, and line up one of the holes from the leg extension with
the hole in the backbone - and adjust for your height.
Screw the Lock Knob (Item #17) into the hole on the backbone,
as shown in Figure I to secure the Leg Extension into place.
NOTE: Leg Extension may be adjusted during workout to best
suit your height and personal preferences.
Figure H
A
M
14
13
Figure G
L
N
ILN
Figure I
17
Seat w/
Backbone
18

Assembly Guide
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Step 8b: Leg Assembly Rollers (Optional Attachment)
Locate the following items:
• (2) 3/4" Chrome Tubes (Item #19)
• (4) Foam Rollers (Item #20)
•(4) 3/4" End Caps (Item #21)
Insert the Chrome Tubes (Item #19) through the upper hole and
one of the lower holes of the Leg Extension (select the lower hole
based on your height) as shown in Figure J.
Slide the Foam Rollers (Item #20) onto the ends of both Chrome
Tubes, then secure the Foam Rollers with an End Cap (Item #21).
NOTE: You may need to use a Rubber Mallet to fully insert the
End Caps into theTube ends.
Step 9: Attach the Seat Bottom to the Seat Support Rail
Locate the following items:
• Seat Backbone w/Seat Assembly (from Step 8)
The Seat can be moved easily to accommodate a large number of
positions.
With the seat facing upward, align the top two "hooks" on the
Seat Backbone with a pair of "pins" on the Seat Support Rail.
Tip the seat up while engaging the hooks, and then rotate down
for use.
NOTE: Reverse this procedure to remove the Seat.
Step 10: Attach the Seat Back Pad to the Seat Support Rail
Locate the following items:
• Seat Back Pad (Item #15)
• Main Assembly (from Step 7)
•(2) 5/16" X 2 1/2" Button Head Screws (Item #D)
• (2) 5/16" Washers (Item #M)
The Seat Back Pad (Item #15) has two pair of holes on the back.
Before you attach the Seat Back Pad to the Seat Support Rail,
assess which holes to use for your height.
Position the Seat Back Pad against the Seat Support Rail as shown
in Figure L.Align the selected holes on the Seat Back Pad with
the two holes on the Seat Support Rail.
With (2) 5/16" Washers (M) over (2) 5/16" X 2 1/2" Button Head
Screws (D), secure the Seat Back Pad tightly to the Seat
Backbone.
Figure K
Figure J
Figure L
D
M
21
20
19
15

Assembly Guide
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Step 11: Attach the Lat Cross Bar to the Upper LatTower
Locate the following items:
• Upper Lat Tower (Item #2)
• Lat Cross Bar (Item #3)
•(2) 3/8" X 2 1/2" Button Head Screws (Item #E)
• (2) 3/8" Washers (Item #K)
Align the two holes on the Lat Cross Bar (Item #3) with those on
the Upper Lat Tower (Item #2). Be certain to face the Cross Bar
Hooks away from the Tower (see Figure M).
Place (2) 3/8" Washers (K) over the end of (2) 3/8" X 2 1/2"
Button Head Screws (E) - one washer per screw. With the screws
and washers, tightly secure the Lat Cross Bar to the Upper Lat
Tower.
Step 12: Attach Upper Lat Tower to the Lower Assembly
Locate the following items:
• Upper Lat Tower Assembly (from Step 11)
• Main Assembly (from Step 10)
•(6) 3/8" X 3/4" Button Head Screws (Item #B)
• (6) 3/8" Washers (Item #K)
Position the Upper Lat Tower Assembly over the Main Assembly
as shown in Figure N.
Insert the base of the Upper Lat Tower into the top of the Main
Assembly. Align all six holes and secure using (6) 3/8" X 3/4"
Button Head Screws (B) and (6) 3/8" Washers (K).
Step 13: Unwrap the Cables and Tighten Assembly
Connect and route each of the pulley Cables through the pulleys
as illustrated.
Carefully go over the entire Bowflex Xtreme assembly, and tighten
all screws, nuts and other hardware before using your Bowflex
Xtreme.
Figure N
K
B
2
Figure O
Figure M
E
K
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2
CONGRATULATIONS! Your Bowflex Xtreme is ready to give you an Xtreme Workout!
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