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Bowflex vs. Powerblocks
- Thread starter Excder
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I have had Powerblocks for the past 7 years: The Pro Rexan Pro with 85 lbs per hand.
The highest I ever lifted was 80 lbs per hand for bench presses. It got a little wide for comfort but was still manageable.
Transition between weights is easier for for the Powerblocks with the exception of having to take out the 2 ballast weights in the grips.
For the Bowflex you have to dial up the weights on both sides of the bar. It's a little more inconvenient. I can change from 45 to 55 lbs in 1/2 of the time with Power blocks.
I love the Powerblocks; however, and would purchase them again.
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Another adjustable dumbell to consider are the Ironmaster dumbells. They can be dropped unlike the Powerblocks (I don't know if the Bowflex can be dropped) and the Ironmasters have a lifetime warranty. Transition from one weight to another takes longer also.
The highest I ever lifted was 80 lbs per hand for bench presses. It got a little wide for comfort but was still manageable.
Transition between weights is easier for for the Powerblocks with the exception of having to take out the 2 ballast weights in the grips.
For the Bowflex you have to dial up the weights on both sides of the bar. It's a little more inconvenient. I can change from 45 to 55 lbs in 1/2 of the time with Power blocks.
I love the Powerblocks; however, and would purchase them again.
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Another adjustable dumbell to consider are the Ironmaster dumbells. They can be dropped unlike the Powerblocks (I don't know if the Bowflex can be dropped) and the Ironmasters have a lifetime warranty. Transition from one weight to another takes longer also.
I have a pair of the Pro Elite powerblocks.
Here's a reasonable side-by-side comparison:
Power blocks: up to 130lbs/hand
Bowflew: up to 52.5lbs/hand.
Powerblocks: 10 year warranty
Bowflex: 1 yr labor, 2 yr tumblers, 5 yr plates.
Powerblocks: metal plates.
Bowflex: plastic covered.
The one drawback on the powerblocks is the the increment skips 5lbs from a weight that ends in 0 to one the ends in 5, so:
5, 7.5, 10, 15, 17.5, 20, 25, etc, etc.
To get a intermediate from 0 to 5, you'll need to use plate mates.
The SelectTechs has a single width that some people complain about when doing exercises tight on space. The powerblocks get narrower as the weight goes down.
Still, I love my powerblocks and consider them the single most important addition to the home gym.
Here's a reasonable side-by-side comparison:
Power blocks: up to 130lbs/hand
Bowflew: up to 52.5lbs/hand.
Powerblocks: 10 year warranty
Bowflex: 1 yr labor, 2 yr tumblers, 5 yr plates.
Powerblocks: metal plates.
Bowflex: plastic covered.
The one drawback on the powerblocks is the the increment skips 5lbs from a weight that ends in 0 to one the ends in 5, so:
5, 7.5, 10, 15, 17.5, 20, 25, etc, etc.
To get a intermediate from 0 to 5, you'll need to use plate mates.
The SelectTechs has a single width that some people complain about when doing exercises tight on space. The powerblocks get narrower as the weight goes down.
Still, I love my powerblocks and consider them the single most important addition to the home gym.
After 4 weeks of use, even 50 lbs was too low.
Go for the Powerblocks.
Go for the Powerblocks.
It really depends on your fitness needs. I have the bowflex dumbbells and they are fine for what I want to do. If you need more weight then go with powerblock.
Should i look into investing in the boflex dumbbells or a power block?