Products You May Like
Bowflex Selecttech 840 review: Bowflex’s adjustable kettlebell provides a useful weight range in a compact package…
Bowflex Selecttech 840
BUY IT NOW:
$149.99 / £179.99, global.bowflex.com
PROS:
- Saves space
- Good range of weights
CONS:
- Weights rattle
- Bulky for some lifts
Grip: 3/5
Comfort: 3/5
Weight range: 3.5/5
OVERALL: 3/5
These are the best dumbbell sets for home workouts
If your square meterage is squeezed but you still want a full range of kettlebell weights, the Bowflex Selecttech 840 is a great option. Like selectable dumbbells, the biggest USP here is the space-saving design that lets you use up to six separate weights on one slick kettlebell and stow it easily afterwards. Its footprint is still bigger than most regular kettlebells but there’s no need for multiple bells scattered all over the house.
Bowflex Selecttech 840 features
The Bowflex’s plastic bell casing houses a group of different cast iron weight plates inside. It boasts a weight range that includes 3.5, 5.5, 9, 11, 16 and 18kg – that’s more than enough for a broad range of exercises. However, if you’re looking to lift heavy at any point, this won’t cut it. A dial on top allows you to adjust the weight. It can be a touch stiff but generally moving from one weight and exercise to the next is dead simple, making your kettlebell workout as efficient as possible.
Check out this full-body dumbbell workout
The Selettech 840’s ergonomic handle not only makes it easy on the hand, it also offers comfort for a longer-lasting workout no matter the weight you’re lifting. Though for some, the larger size of the whole bell makes it a little harder to perform single-handed exercises. And it’s sometimes harder to work out with than your regular cast-iron alternatives.
These are the best dumbbell exercises
While the hard plastic outer shell makes the Bowflex Selecttech 840 feel pretty robust, it won’t take as much beating as many kettlebells and needs to be used with a little more care. The plates can also rattle around a bit when you’re swinging. The plates are exposed at the bottom, too, and although they won’t fall out, your mind does sometimes wonder if they might.