#4811477 - 06/10/10 11:39 AM
Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbells
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Puck
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Anyone have? $400 seems a bit steep for dumbbells, but that's only because I don't know whether or not I'd use them. I think I can do a pretty comprehensive workout with nothing more than dumbbells and a bench (roughly $600 altogether).
With that said, I'd like to get a suitable dumbbell set, but I don't want to go all out on a home gym. Ideally, I'd still like to go to the gym, but there are days where I may be watching a baseball game that goes until 10pm/11pm, and then the gym is closed. I'm typically up until 2am, so I would have zero issue with knocking out a 45 minute routine.
So, thoughts on these? Minimum footprint in that they're not taking much space.
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#4812510 - 06/10/10 05:22 PM
Re: Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbells
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Sharkticon
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Get the PowerBlocks instead.
The gym on base had Bowlflex dumbbells until they fell apart. The select mechanism is usually the first thing to break.
http://www.powerblock.com/
The Sport 5.0 set is only $299.
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#4813860 - 06/11/10 08:23 AM
Re: Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbells
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mrnismo
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I know Powerblocks get good reviews usually but I"ve never seen/touched a set. I have used the selectTech (cheap and awkard IMO) and I own the Ironmaster 75lb set. I have the Ironmasters and believe they are the closest to REAL dumbbells you can get. They take a bit longer to switch between weights than the others --- like maybe 20 seconds MAX.
The customer services is awesome with Ironmaster. One of my collar screws went bad and they sent me a new one sight unseen and simply requested me to return the bad one when I got around to it.
These things are solid as a mofo and are smaller in size to equivalent hex dumbbells and thus feel much better doing things like rows or press with 50+ pounds. You can add a 120lb kit too.
Good dumbbells like these thougha are a life time investment so you'll pay good money but have them forever.
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#4814520 - 06/11/10 11:54 AM
Re: Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbells
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wolfsburg2
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Powerblocks or look into "ironmaster" brand adjustables, those are the 2 best adj DBs on the market. If you have the space I'd go with a full compliment of DBs though. I picked up 25-80s with a rack and a camber bar for $300. Craigslist FTW.
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#4815831 - 06/11/10 06:16 PM
Re: Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbells
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#4819847 - 06/14/10 09:56 AM
Re: Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbells
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TYJelly
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Standard adjustable dumbbells + Power Hooks = best home gym dumbbell setup. I have them in my home gym and they are amazing.
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#4844042 - 06/23/10 07:08 AM
Re: Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbells
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wolfsburg2
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Don't do it!!!! They are peices of shit dude, I promise.
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#4875441 - 07/06/10 08:00 PM
Re: Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbells
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Anything
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I'm sure you can craigslist them for less than that. And yeah, you can do a killer workout with DBs and a bench.
i love mine. Imo if you want to do that type of lifting off schedule at weird hours works great.
Look for some used though. Mine were a present so can't really comment on forking out the cash.
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#4875442 - 07/06/10 08:01 PM
Re: Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbells
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Anything
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Powerblocks or look into "ironmaster" brand adjustables, those are the 2 best adj DBs on the market. If you have the space I'd go with a full compliment of DBs though. I picked up 25-80s with a rack and a camber bar for $300. Craigslist FTW.
yeah i was going to buy powerblocks until i got the others as a gift.
best bet if you have the space etc is do it the old fashioned way.
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#4896647 - 07/15/10 03:56 PM
Re: Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbells
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OracerO
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ironmasters looks good, i'm thinking about the kettlebell.
I do kettlebells right now that have a junk load of them and everytime i move up in weight i have to buy another piece of weight! ..
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