{"id":119070,"date":"2022-05-07T14:18:45","date_gmt":"2022-05-07T19:18:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.garagegymreviews.com\/?p=119070"},"modified":"2025-06-11T12:21:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T17:21:49","slug":"powerblock-vs-bowflex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.garagegymreviews.com\/powerblock-vs-bowflex","title":{"rendered":"PowerBlock vs Bowflex: Which Wins the Battle of Adjustable Dumbbells?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As of June 5, 2025, Johnson Health Tech Trading has recalled the Bowflex 552, 52.5 LB Adjustable Dumbbells and the Bowflex 1090, 90 LB Adjustable Dumbbells due to potential impact hazards from the plates dislodging during use. If you own the Bowflex 552 Adjustable Dumbbells or the 1090 Adjustable Dumbbells, you may be eligible for a refund or replacement. To learn more and start the recall process, read the Consumer Product Safety Commission statement here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n<\/svg>\t<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

With so many options on the market, it can be difficult to find the best adjustable dumbbells<\/a> for your home gym. Among other things, you have to find ones that go to a weight that\u2019s heavy for you, are easy to adjust, can last a while, and fit your budget.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to those qualifications, finding a winner in the battle of PowerBlock vs Bowflex becomes even more difficult. There\u2019s so much to like about both dumbbell sets, and while they have some similarities, there\u2019s a lot that sets them apart as well. We\u2019ve recommended both in the past, but for different reasons and people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re curious which one we think works best for you, read on to find out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Close to 20 Adjustable Dumbbells On Our Weight List  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve been testing adjustable dumbbells for close to 10 years, and have tested nearly 20 different models ranging from quick adjustable weights like the N\u00dcOBELL Adjustable Dumbbells<\/a>, to loadable options like the Rogue DB-15 Loadable Dumbbell<\/a>, and even ones you can find on Amazon. We\u2019ve used them not just in our capacity as fitness enthusiasts and product testers, but as certified personal trainers, CrossFit coaches, triathlon competitors, and collegiate athletes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other words, we\u2019re pretty qualified to talk about what makes a great adjustable dumbbell, and what one that\u2019s just OK looks and feels like. Plus we have Coop, who\u2019s been talking about exercise equipment for what seems like ages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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