Pro 50

They DO all have tradeoffs - you just have to figure out what tradeoffs you're willing to make and what aligns with your personal preferences. I have a preference for the powerblock Pro 100s, but they're expensive, bulky, and have that cage design which are all real downsides and I don't often recom

I think the greatest pro for adjustable dumbbells is how much space they can save. Even a dumbbell set that only goes to 50 lbs would take up a sizeable chunk of a home gym. I think 50 pounds is a good max weight if you're not aiming for strength gains in particular, but for me, I'd want something t

Look in the mirror... not liking what I see is a big motivator. However, I realize that others notice physical changes before me. And that works both ways, on the decline and improvement. Most won't tell me when I'm on the decline but compliment before I see it in mirror. I lost 240 lbs... 40 lbs, 6

My wife had Bowflex, I had Powerblock. When we consolidated stuff, the Powerblocks were easily the right choice. The Bowflex didn't have as much weight, the Bowflex model that did have as much weight was far far larger so chest presses were range limited, and occasionally the gearing on the Bowflex

As an apartment-dweller who hates actual gyms: You can get pretty far on strength training with just that + a folding bench. Picking up a set of Powerblocks right before the pandemic was one of the best choices I've made in my life.

50 lbs is an achievable mark for good DB’s. I got powerblocks and love em. Is that just where you want to start or is that where you think your strength cap is?!Couple of criteria’s to look at.-Drop-ability/ durability- size/ structure- adjustability/speed of change.- priceThe ones I considered most

Depends on your preferences. Lots of great options in the 50-60lb range, fewer options as you move into 80-100, and only a couple good options for 100-125lbs. Do you prioritize fast adjustments, convenient adder weight system, durability, tight tolerances, price, warranty? Rep Pepin, MX select Evo,

I have both at different locations. I got the Bowflex on clearance at Walmart a year ago and have since had them replaced with the recall. Positives super quick to change weight and easy to use. Open handle design. Negative max weight 52.5 lbs MIght be fine if you also have barbells or don't lift th

I’ve played around with PowerBlock setups and the dumbbells themselves are great… the attachments are where it gets a bit “it depends” the straight bar works, but don’t expect it to feel like a normal barbell. it’s a bit clunky, balance is a little weird, and adjusting weight isn’t as quick as just

I say go for it. It really doesn’t take much to get started lifting and you can do it relatively cheap if you search the secondhand market for gear. One pair of adjustable dumbells is sufficient for my daily home weight training needs. At first I considered getting a full set but I don’t have dedica