The smaller weight increases made a huge difference in my workout. They increase in 2.5-pound increments up to 25 pounds, and 5-pound increments after that. The Bowflex dumbbells also have one of the widest varieties of weights, ranging from 5 pounds to 52.5 pounds and replacing 15 pairs of dumbbells. This made for the most enjoyable experience of any of the dumbbells we tested, and is the main reason Bowflex came out on top. The Bowflex dumbbells are exceptionally easy to re-rack because the tray separates the weight plates from each other. Adjustable dumbbells typically come in a tray that holds the plates not in use, and when that tray is smaller, the plates have a tendency to crash into each other and get stuck while replacing the dumbbells. One of the biggest pros that sets the Bowflex dumbbells apart is how easy it is to re-rack them. = Price = Both these adjustable dumbbells are not cheap, however, buying a whole rack of dumbbells is much more expensive.The Bowflex SelectTech 552 dumbbells are our favorite adjustable dumbbells for their easy-to-use design, variety of weights, and good looks. 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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