Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells (Pair)

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That being said, if money is no object then these are probably the out and out best adjustable dumbbells you can find. The iron plates have a protective plastic cover (which is removable) which is pretty handy for home use so you don’t destroy your floor. It also means that these weight plates are incredibly robust and have excellent weight distribution. Imagine if you could have just pressed a few buttons on those 20kg’s from earlier, magically transforming them into 25’s.

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That said, even light weights offer enough of a challenge to hit most of your fitness goals, if you think creatively. Varying the tempo of your workouts, selecting more mechanically challenging movements (like subbing goblet squats for Bulgarian split squats) or bundling different exercises into circuits and complexes, can make a pair of lightweight dumbbells feel very heavy indeed. While that might mean for big compound exercises such as the chest press you are limited in weight, for isolation exercises such as tricep extensions and bicep curls they are likely going to suffice for most users. There are two options to choose from with a 20kg set and a 30kg set, the latter being our preference as it is going to provide more longevity as you progress. They tend to be the cheapest type of dumbbells around, as there isn’t any technology inside of them. Heaviest Adjustable DumbbellsThe metal weight plates are well made and hexagonal in shape so anyone who is used to using hex dumbbells will find these very familiar. Your motion is smooth when using these dumbbells and they are also incredibly comfortable to hold with a non-slip grip easy to achieve. Adjustable dumbbells offer even more benefits for at home use than standard dumbbells thanks to their space saving design. Anyone looking to follow a progressive overload programme will need several weights of dumbbells, and the adjustable dumbbell allows for a wide range of weights and are usually available at a much more affordable price. The selector pin dumbbell does what it says on the tin. Just like cable machines at your gym, you would grab the selector pin with this type of dumbbell and select your desired weight. Just like the dial system, the remaining weight is stored on the base station.

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These are top quality dumbbells and when you compare them to buying even just 4 pairs at varying weights between the 5kg and 40kg weight selections on offer – they are incredible value for money. That said, they are not cheap and are a considerable investment. The good thing is that even if you are looking for a temporary replacement to your usual gym routine, these should retain a high resale value if you did want to sell them on when gyms re-open. This JAXJOX pair proved sturdy and secure, with none of the metallic clanging you’d expect from less robust free weights when pressing them overhead. They have 16 different weight options from 3.6kg to 22.7kg — great for isolation exercises — and the compact shape meant they never felt clunky or cumbersome.The weights that this set of adjustable dumbbells provide is; (4, 7, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 27, 30, 32, 34, 36, 39, 41kg) which totals 17 different weights. This adjustable weight set is a little bit different but offers incredible versatility thanks to some pretty clever design work. This set creates two dumbbells, a barbell and even two kettlebells – all of which can hold different amounts of weight.

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It is hard to imagine how ISOGYM could improve upon the design and usability of this dumbbell and it even comes with a 3 year warranty for added peace of mind. They are sold as singles so we would recommend buying two so you can have a full complement of exercises at your disposal. Lets you rapidly switch from one exercise to the next combining 15 weights into one single dumbbell thanks to its unique dial system The weight increments are odd – rather than moving up in steady increments like 2.5kg, they increase in 3kg and 3.5kg stages.

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There is a dual display at the top of the dumbbell that displays the weight in kgs and lbs so matter which you prefer to use you can see the weight selected clearly. The weights that are not used stay in the base unit so when you lift the dumbbell they remain. If you are using the full 20kg then no weights are left behind. They aren’t cheap, but they offer enormous value. If you’re building your home gym, I would ensure these are top of your wishlist. Bowflex offer nothing but quality in their range of exercise equipment. They aren’t a household name due to the niche of equipment that they offer, but they are a well established company & have been providing gym equipment since 1986!