Adjustable Dumbells

Adjustable dumbbell sets make a good space saving proposition for those who have inadequate space for exercising. They would usually cost more than were you to buy each individual set. The 552 saves the space equivalent of 15 sets of regular dumbbells and multiplying that by two gives you thirty pieces to take be taken care of. It’s quite a hassle to first find them to suit your requirements and then arrange their storage. Unless properly stored, they could prove hazardous, like I could barely save my foot from getting a broken bone, as I tumbled over one that I just happened to leave close the kitchen door, as I often workout in that area.

Having decided to go for one, I conducted my own search on the net and short listed three different models, based on features, and the all important customer reviews for each. I wanted to have one set offering two dumbbells within $500. That eliminated the Bowflex1090 Single from my list, as it sold for more than $300 each. Moreover I’m not into bodybuilding or have a large frame and didn’t feel the need for such heavy weights. The 1090 adjusts from ten to ninety pounds in increments of five pounds. You need to buy two and that adds to be cost substantially. I found it better for bodybuilders or people with larger frames.

Battle of The Adjustable Dumbbells

Finally, it boiled down to the Bowflex 552, or the PowerBlock Classic Adjustable 5 to 45 pounds. Ultimately, I decided to buy the Bowflex. Both looked, and seemed to have good customer review on the whole. So, I had to refine my research to decide for the better one.

A big drawback with the PowerBlock Classic is that it demands utmost care while inserting the pins that hold it together. Else, you stand the risk of hurting your self if one of the weights falls down. These are all held up together by magnetic pins. Now, that‘s not so convenient for someone like me who has a somewhat carefree attitude towards such petty details. And, once you happen to have an accident, it might be the end of weightlifting or bodybuilding for you! But, disciplined characters that follow the minutest details to the last point would find a better choice in the PowerBlock Classic. On the whole Powerblock earns the favor of users because of its styling and sturdy design. It needs very little storage area and has the capacity and design for upgrading to heavier handle and dumbbell. The weights are squares’ and not so bulky like Bowflex522. It may also be added here that it’s priced slightly lower than the Bowflex 552.

At the same time, the Bowflex 552 has many positive features. It offers easy adjustment with the turn of a dial. The weights simply click into place. Though some viewers mentioned that a weight might fall off, no one really reported of it actually having fallen off. Perhaps, some viewers concluded that because of the looseness they experienced while handling it. Its square handle was also not liked by some of the reviewers. At the same time, some reviewers thought its shape offered easier grip. This set is longer than the PowerBlock Classic by three inches that makes it heavier and bulkier too, posing difficult storage for some of the users. The Bowflex measures just about 16 inches. It has better looks that appeal visually. I liked its looks and the convenience of storage it offered, ultimately prompting me to go for it.