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Anyone Own Powerblock or Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbells

03-25-2009, 06:39 PM

They are pretty expensive so looking for feedback before I drop the cash on them.

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03-25-2009, 06:59 PM

If you have the space and the means, get a real set of dumbells and a rack for them.

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03-25-2009, 07:02 PM

Originally posted by WarChild

If you have the space and the means, get a real set of dumbells and a rack for them.

I have to agree here.... nothing beats real dumbells for the price.

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03-25-2009, 07:05 PM

I'll expand a little bit more on my reasoning.

You don't work out by doing the same exercises in the same routines over and over day in day out. You have to change things up. That includes adding things like super sets, triple sets, pyramid sets etc. To do those effeciently, you don't want to be changing your weights back and fourth in between sets.

For example a triple for chest might be 10 reps on a flat bench followed by 10 reps on an incline bench followed by 10 reps of flys on the flat bench with no, or very little, rest in between sets. To do that you need different sized weights for each exercise. Heavier for flat presses, slightly lighter for inclince benches and much lighter for the flies. If you had to stop and change the weights in between it'd be a pain in the ass IMHO.

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03-25-2009, 07:22 PM

Originally posted by WarChild

I'll expand a little bit more on my reasoning.

You don't work out by doing the same exercises in the same routines over and over day in day out. You have to change things up. That includes adding things like super sets, triple sets, pyramid sets etc. To do those effeciently, you don't want to be changing your weights back and fourth in between sets.

For example a triple for chest might be 10 reps on a flat bench followed by 10 reps on an incline bench followed by 10 reps of flys on the flat bench with no, or very little, rest in between sets. To do that you need different sized weights for each exercise. Heavier for flat presses, slightly lighter for inclince benches and much lighter for the flies. If you had to stop and change the weights in between it'd be a pain in the ass IMHO.

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03-25-2009, 07:28 PM

I had the powerblocks didnt like them, very bulky and if you did get them locked you could have a problem. The bowflex system is much more elegant,I tried them at a store. I just dont think they come as heavy as the power blocks.
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03-25-2009, 08:36 PM

Originally posted by WarChild

If you have the space and the means, get a real set of dumbells and a rack for them.

I wouldn't even be considering them if I had more space.

Originally posted by WarChild

I'll expand a little bit more on my reasoning.

You don't work out by doing the same exercises in the same routines over and over day in day out. You have to change things up. That includes adding things like super sets, triple sets, pyramid sets etc. To do those effeciently, you don't want to be changing your weights back and fourth in between sets.

For example a triple for chest might be 10 reps on a flat bench followed by 10 reps on an incline bench followed by 10 reps of flys on the flat bench with no, or very little, rest in between sets. To do that you need different sized weights for each exercise. Heavier for flat presses, slightly lighter for inclince benches and much lighter for the flies. If you had to stop and change the weights in between it'd be a pain in the ass IMHO.

Haha wasn't asking for workout advice...got over 10 years of training under my belt.

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03-25-2009, 08:37 PM

The bowflex ones are pimp.

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03-25-2009, 08:38 PM

Originally posted by tony404

I had the powerblocks didnt like them, very bulky and if you did get them locked you could have a problem. The bowflex system is much more elegant,I tried them at a store. I just dont think they come as heavy as the power blocks.

Guy at the store today was basically telling me they are garbage and they will break, the bowflex that is. Not sure if he was ripping on them because he doesn't sell them though.

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03-25-2009, 08:40 PM

Get a gym membership.

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03-25-2009, 08:42 PM

I've used the powerblocks, they're ok, but for some reason I really don't feel confident with them, they seem to sway and not feel like I have a very good grip. Plus if you tweak it too far either way it hits your wrist the way its designed. They may have newer ones though.

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03-25-2009, 08:46 PM

Originally posted by Kelvin

I've used the powerblocks, they're ok, but for some reason I really don't feel confident with them, they seem to sway and not feel like I have a very good grip. Plus if you tweak it too far either way it hits your wrist the way its designed. They may have newer ones though.

Wack dude, I thought it was space saving technology but I guess it takes too much from the design overall. Maybe the new models are better?

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03-25-2009, 08:59 PM

get a pair of those quick screw on/off dumbell bars and some plates, the plates can all stack on each other and not take up much room

you can buy single plates when you want to increase weight too

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03-25-2009, 09:45 PM

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03-25-2009, 09:54 PM

Originally posted by hypedough

Wack dude, I thought it was space saving technology but I guess it takes too much from the design overall. Maybe the new models are better?

Yeah the ones I've used are up to 90lbs, so its pretty neat having up to 90lb dumbells in like a 2ft x 2ft area, they are defenitley useful, and I would surely use them if I had a pair of my own. So its not a total negative review. but if you dont keep your wrist completely straight, or if you start to loose a good grip, you better watch out.

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