A Cheap Bowflex Alternative: The Weider Crossbow

At half the cost of a Bowflex, the weider crossbow home gym provides similar features and provides a nearly identical workout. Unlike most home gym equipment that uses weight stacks, the crossbow home gym utilizes a “power rod” system similar to that of a Bowflex machine.

With up to 240 lbs of resistance (upgradeable to 440lb!), you can perform over 65 exercises on the crossbow. This will give you variety in your workouts, and keep you from getting bored of the same exercises.

The crossbow home gym comes with a lifetime warranty on the power rods and a 5 year warranty on the rest of the parts.

Advantages

- It’s half the cost of its main competitor, Bowflex

- 65+ exercises

- Doesn’t take up much room

- You don’t need to buy weight plates

- Total body workout with one home gym

Disadvantages

- Some of the exercises aren’t very useful

If you’re looking for the same quality of a Bowflex and you’re not concerned with brand names, consider Joe Weider’s Crossbow home gym. It’s a much better value with similar qualities.

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