Weider Adjustable Dumbbell 10-50lb - 179$ (Vancouver)

What's the difference between these and the $159.99 version?

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/weid ... p.html#srp

Is it just a price increase or different product?

Thanks OP! Just got some shipped from Cobourg. Seems like they’re the only Ontario store that has them in stock

Ta OP. Tried to get these last week, now I just had success and bought the last pair I could see in Atlantic Canada. Hefty shipping but worth it.

whiteGSR wrote: ↑ What's the difference between these and the $159.99 version?

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/weid ... p.html#srp

Is it just a price increase or different product?

mostly just the price increase..
159.99 version they had before the start of the pandemic and those sold out quickkk and were never restocked since march as I was tracking them
179.99 have red (vs blue) handles to adjust the weight tho, but otherwise are the same

not sure why this post is getting downvoted, other than fake bowflex from kijiji/craigslist I could not find cheaper adjustable dumbbells for the life of me.
Powerblock goes for 549.99 at fitness depot (for the set) vs 359 for 2 of these and apparently they are OOS and theres a waitlist, and genuine bowflex is easily more expensive and also mostly OOS

If anyone has any leads on a cheaper adjustable dumbbell 10-50lb that is actually in stock let me know and I'll go return my set lol?

I've been using these for the past 6 months and they've been great. They're really sturdy and feel like a natural dumbbell. I've read a few reviews that the Bowflex ones feel strange due to their length at lower weights.

You can do the half weight trick to get increments of 5 - load 1 plate on 1 side and 2 plates on the other to get 15lbs. But I don't love it. It does feel unwieldy. Some people have suggested arm bands but I don't like those either.

Overall though, very solid. I'd still rather use these than take my chances on the strange knockoffs that are flooding the market.

chrismaslee wrote: ↑ I've been using these for the past 6 months and they've been great. They're really sturdy and feel like a natural dumbbell. I've read a few reviews that the Bowflex ones feel strange due to their length at lower weights.

You can do the half weight trick to get increments of 5 - load 1 plate on 1 side and 2 plates on the other to get 15lbs. But I don't love it. It does feel unwieldy. Some people have suggested arm bands but I don't like those either.

Overall though, very solid. I'd still rather use these than take my chances on the strange knockoffs that are flooding the market.

I can see half weight working for some exercises like hammer curls, sumo squats and skull crushers but totally weird for most other exercises.
Yea, I read a few reviews about fake bowlflex dumbells not locking properly after short period of use, so was apprehensive about investing in them

I got these last fall and love them.

I got these last time Grandview got a shipment and I love them. As to why they put them upstairs, I have no idea.

mikebc wrote: ↑ I got these last time Grandview got a shipment and I love them. As to why they put them upstairs, I have no idea.

Grandview just got 103 in stock this morning

https://stocktrack.ca/?s=ct&q=1840731

blitz wrote: ↑ Grandview just got 103 in stock this morning

https://stocktrack.ca/?s=ct&q=1840731

glad that we are finally getting more of them thanks for the heads up, looks like they are selling out quick in Grandview!

chrismaslee wrote: ↑ I've been using these for the past 6 months and they've been great. They're really sturdy and feel like a natural dumbbell. I've read a few reviews that the Bowflex ones feel strange due to their length at lower weights.

You can do the half weight trick to get increments of 5 - load 1 plate on 1 side and 2 plates on the other to get 15lbs. But I don't love it. It does feel unwieldy. Some people have suggested arm bands but I don't like those either.

Overall though, very solid. I'd still rather use these than take my chances on the strange knockoffs that are flooding the market.

Lol the only difference between these and knockoffs is there a logo slapped on it other than that same stuff. It’s like how collectible bike shoes sell for $500 when you could get replicas for a fraction of the cost - same stuff

Grabbed a set and am very happy with them. Wife has 2.6 and 5lb wrist bands so can use those to I crease weight slightly. I am just trying to stay fit and retain strength not get noticeably bigger since in the age bracket where that ship sailed

I got these a few months ago from Crappy Tire I really like them. The only thing I dont like it they only do 10 pound increments but other then that they have been great.

The Ikea LACK TV stand is a decent cheap stand ($16) for them.
https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/lack-tv-be ... -90243297/


I also picked up these Traffic Master Foam Tiles 2"x2" for $12 for 4 at Home Depot.
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/traffi ... 1001543225

I have been doing Athlean-X's dumb bell exercises.

CHEST
Inclined/Declined Bench Press (hold between reps)

Bench Press Up

Floor Fly


BICEP
Drag Curl

Incline Curl

Waiters Curl

Spider Curl

Preacher Curl

Offset Standing Curl


SHOULDER
Standing Shoulder Press

Lateral Raise

Front Raise and Press > High Pull > Figure 8

Dumbbell Power Clean, Overhead to the other shoulder


BACK
Dumbbell Dead Rows

Dumbbell Pullovers

Chest Supported Touch Rows

The Manmaker

W Raise


TRICEP
Lying DB Extensions > Close Grip Press

Overhead DB Extensions > Floor Dips

Kneeling DB Kickbacks > Close Grip Pushups

whatisbwana wrote: ↑ Lol the only difference between these and knockoffs is there a logo slapped on it other than that same stuff. It’s like how collectible bike shoes sell for $500 when you could get replicas for a fraction of the cost - same stuff

A “fraction” being 20% off? (499 vs 399) Knockoffs should be a lot cheaper than 20% off

Genuine question here. What is the real advantage of this kind of set compared to an old style adjustable dumbbell set like this one from amazon?

AndreaL87013 wrote: ↑ Genuine question here. What is the real advantage of this kind of set compared to an old style adjustable dumbbell set like this one from amazon?

Fair question. Answer is simple - convenience.

I've used one of those sets before. It's annoying to have to spin those weights on and off. You might say it's 5-10 seconds and sure.
But you're going to use a different weight for different exercises. You can probably bench more than you can curl. So you'll need to swap again.
Or you want to increase or decrease weights between sets. So you'll need to swap again.
And vice versa.

It's just annoying. I don't know about you but when I work out I want to focus on the workout as much as possible, and not all the little things. So for me, it's worth it.

Jaytee wrote: ↑ ...
I also picked up these Traffic Master Foam Tiles 2"x2" for $12 for 4 at Home Depot.
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/traffi ... 1001543225
...

How long have you had them for? How are they holding up?

I know the serious reviews trash the interlocking tiles, but I want to just take the chance with the tiles if I am using a set of adjustable dumbbells. It's not like I've got a power cage set up.

whatisbwana wrote: ↑ Lol the only difference between these and knockoffs is there a logo slapped on it other than that same stuff. It’s like how collectible bike shoes sell for $500 when you could get replicas for a fraction of the cost - same stuff

not at all, Bowflex knockoffs break and are an actual safety hazard, due to improper locking mechanism (not as precisely machined as real Bowflex)