![]() ![]() Replaces 55 pairs of dumbbells or 10,075 lbs of free weights.I like to do a lot of supersets and drop sets so these should work out great. The 4 adder weights allows them to make the bigger outside plates take bigger jumps and be more compact once you get over 90lbs making their size more comparable and reasonable to large dumbbells. They do give more room where the arm and hands go into then the other series so that may help them feel not so "blocky" I guess you can say?īut these were really meant for heavy lifting and feel really solid. I'm not going to lie but they are pretty big even just the handle alone is at 10lbs. They have that ergonomic grip too so not sure if I'll like that as much as a straight grip. So far I really like them but can see that they would not be for everyone. I'll post back more of how I feel about them and the videos. I have a meet coming up next weekend and going to be deloading so not going heavy at all and not going to risk doing something new and getting injured. I'll get some video of them in use in a couple weeks (see video below). But as the weight gets heavier I doubt it will be felt much in any configuration. With all four in it would be more balanced and with just two in they could be angled to each other possibly balancing each other out. This could be a plus as other people have commented how having the adder weights on one side or just having one in makes it feel more awkward or lopsided. = Price = Both these adjustable dumbbells are not cheap, however, buying a whole rack of dumbbells is much more expensive.There are 4 adder weights compared to 2 that other powerblocks use to increment the weight. You have to buy the additional set of dumbbells (Bowflex 1090) in order to add more weight to your workouts. If you buy the Bowflex 552 and you outgrow them, you can't add more weight to it. So for example if you buy stage 1 which goes up to 50 lbs, you can buy stage 2 which makes it adjustable to 70 lbs, then stage 3 which goes up to 90 lbs Bowflex is limited to 52 lbs when you buy the Bowflex 552 or 90 lbs if you buy the Bowflex 1090. = Expandability = The Powerblock EXP gives you the ability to expand as you get stronger. ![]() The PowerBlock EXP comes with a 5 year warranty. = Warranty = The Bowflex 552 dumbbell comes with a 2 year warranty. This allows the dumbbell to be smaller with lighter weights which allows for better ROM during certain exercises. The PowerBlock EXP allows you to pick up only the weight you select. This may limit the range of motion in exercises. The length may interfere in some exercises such as bench press, curls hitting thighs, and overhead shoulder presses. = Dumbbell Size = The Bowflex 552 has a constant length whether you pick up 5 lbs or 52 pounds. The PowerBlock EXP takes a bit longer due to the adder weights (2.5 lbs weights) being inside the dumbbells but honestly I don’t even mess with the adder weights. ![]() When it comes to changing weight in 2.5 lbs increments, the Bowflex is faster. You stick the pin under the weight you want to pick up and you're good to go. The Powerblock EXP uses a magnetic pin system. If I accidentally drop one of these weights, I believe the metal would be stronger than the plastic = Mechanism of Adjustment = The Bowflex SelectTech 552 uses a dial turning system which makes it fairly quick to change, however, the dumbbell must be on the base to change weight. Because the Bowflex has more moving parts and they’re plastic, I believe the PowerBlock (which are made of iron) is more durable than the Bowflex. ![]() The Bowflex 552 is made of heavy duty plastic. = Build Quality & Durability = The PowerBlock EXP is made of solid steel. In this Bowflex SelectTech 552 vs PowerBlock EXP review, I break down the features and differences between the two dumbbells to see which one wins the title of best adjustable dumbbell. ![]()
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