{"id":25577,"date":"2018-01-31T10:38:33","date_gmt":"2018-01-31T10:38:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/garagegymbuilder.com\/?page_id=25577"},"modified":"2020-01-24T10:51:16","modified_gmt":"2020-01-24T10:51:16","slug":"bowflex-adjustable-dumbbells","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/garagegymbuilder.com\/bowflex-adjustable-dumbbells\/","title":{"rendered":"Bowflex Adjustable Dumbbells Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since 1986, Bowflex has created innovative fitness equipment, forever tweaking their products to make them more functional and user-friendly. In the early 2000s, riding on the success of their multigym units, Bowflex turned its focus to the seemingly unchangeable dumbbell, a mainstay of resistance workouts for centuries. For recreational lifters, that means a single unit that can replace a full rack or more of plates, handles, and collars, freeing up valuable real estate in your basement or garage weight cave.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bowflex didn’t create the first selectorized dumbbell- PowerBlock did<\/a>–but Bowflex made theirs even more convenient and versatile, igniting a competition that runs on to this day. That competition has led to more and more features that benefit all of us who pursue a fitness lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n

The main thing Bowflex did this was to introduce their patented SelectTech dial adjustment system. It is a dumbbell handle that has removable plates on each end. The unit sits on a plastic base and features a dial mechanism that lets you select your desired working weight. Once you dial in, the plates that add up to that resistance click into the handle and you can start lifting.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Bowflex selectorized dumbbells proved to be a real breakthrough for the home fitness enthusiast. They enabled everyone to get a full weight training rig at a much lower price, one that is easy to set up, transport, and adjust on the fly. <\/span><\/p>\n

A quick word on terminology: we use the word <\/span>selectorized, <\/span><\/i>not <\/span>adjustable<\/span><\/i> when talking about Bowflex dumbbells. That’s because all dumbbells, other than fixed one-piece units, are adjustable. You can add or remove weight as much as you like. But only Bowflex, Powerblock, and a few others manufacture dumbbells that let you select the resistance with a turn of a dial. It is an important distinction, so we will be consistent in order to cut down on confusion.<\/span><\/p>\n

The most popular adjustable dumbbells<\/a> from Bowflex are the SelectTech 552s, which give you a resistance range of between 5 and 52.5 pounds. With our research and analysis, we did the heavy lifting on the 552 specs, features, pros and cons, and other bottom-line factors for you. Our goal is to help you make a purchase decision, and we want you to be happy with that decision; so we have included the great, the not so great, and the just OK facts that we uncovered for you to peruse. Let’s get going.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Since 1986, Bowflex has created innovative fitness equipment, forever tweaking their products to make them more functional and user-friendly. In the early 2000s, riding on the success of their multigym units, Bowflex turned its focus to the seemingly unchangeable dumbbell, a mainstay of resistance workouts for centuries. For recreational lifters, that means a single unit … Continue reading Bowflex Adjustable Dumbbells Review<\/span> →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":40459,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"categories":[16,6],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nBowflex Adjustable Dumbbells Review - Garage Gym Builder<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Click here to read our in-depth review of Bowflex Adjustable Dumbbells Review. 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