Product Description

Create the ultimate strength building workout with Bowflex Select Tech 10-90 lb Dumbbell. Two 1090 dumbbells (each sold separately) replaces up to 34 individual dumbbells. With just the turn of a dial, you can automatically change your resistance from 10 lbs all the way to 90 lbs, in 5 lb increments.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #257 in Sports & Outdoors
• Brand: Bowflex
• Model: SelectTech 1090
• Dimensions: 18.00" h x 18.00" w x 27.00" l, 106.00 pounds

Features

• Adjustable dumbbell that does the work of multiple dumbbells in one
• Weight adjusts from 10 pounds up to 90 pounds in 5-pound increments with the twist of a dial
• Suitable for both basic toning and strength exercises and heavy leg lifts
• Durable molding surrounds the metal plates to create smooth, quiet liftoff
• Includes "Secrets of the 4-Step Rep" DVD with more than 30 exercises

Amazon.com Product Description
Do away with your space-consuming workout equipment and consolidate to an innovative Bowflex SelectTech 1090 adjustable dumbbell. Offering adjustable resistance from 10 pounds all the way up to 90 pounds (in 5-pound increments),

The SelectTech 1090 does the work of multiple dumbbells in one with its innovative adjustable dial.

the SelectTech 1090 does the work of multiple dumbbells in one, so you don't need to dedicate more than a few feet of space to your workout area. The 1090 dumbbell is outfitted with a single handle connected to a dial mechanism. As you turn the dial upward, the handle latches on to additional weight plates, with an easy-to-read display telling you how much weight you've chosen. At lighter weights, you can perform basic toning and strength exercises, such as curls and raises, while at heavier weights, you can do more demanding lifts like shrugs and lunges. Best of all, you won't have to buy new dumbbells as you get stronger, as the SelectTech 1090s provide all the weight you need.

Key Details:

• Weight Range: 10 to 90 lbs (4.5 to 40.8 kg)
• Exercises: 30+
• Weight Settings: 17
• Weight Settings (in pounds): 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, and 90
• Dimensions: 17.5 inches long by 10 inches wide by 10 inches tall (44.4 x 24.2 x 5.3 cm)

Manufaturer's Warranty
Two-year limited warranty on all parts, five-year warranty on weight plates, one-year warranty on labor

Customer Reviews

Great quality product
I've been using the 1090's for a few weeks now. I have a very limited amount of workout space in my apartment so I don't have the room for a full dumbbell set. This set provides 90 lbs for each arm which is more than enough for every exercise that I do. 50 lbs was not enough so I'm glad I bought the 1090's vs. the 1050's.

The 1050's have a nice rubberized handle grip but the 1090's have an all metal grip with a rough texture. I find them less comfortable than the rubberized grip but a little tape takes care of the issue.

The dial selector is very good and is super easy to use. It just takes a couple seconds to dial in the weight you want and off you go. This is a very high quality product and it works very well.

The only drawback I've seen is that the bar is pretty long so you are using a large and long dumbbell even when you only need 10 lbs of weight. I've had some trouble doing double arm curls because the weights hit when I get my arms close enough together to do the exercise properly. To compensate, I just do one set with each arm individually. 90% of the exercises I do are not affected by the length so its not a significant issue for me.

I highly recommend this set. You should consider getting the stand to save your back. 90 or 180 lbs is a lot of weight to lift from the floor and especially if you are doing it repetitively. The stand is at the right height and orientation to allow easy pickup of the dumbbells without straining your back.

I bought the 1090 dumbbell set (two dumbbells) and the stand new for $600 at Play it Again Sports. I haven't seen any deals that good online. If you don't want to spend the money for a full set of dumbbells and/or you if you have limited space, then I highly recommend this product. I have to say I still enjoy dialing in the weight every time I do it. I guess the gadget factor is something to consider also :-)

Tips for the DBs
First off, this is a great product, but I will not spend the time reviewing the great things about this product because I feel there are many other reviews that have already done that. Here are some things I found I thought should be helpful to others:

1) In the "most helpful critical review" it is listed that the rectangular chrome handles are a pain to deal with. This almost compelled me not to buy this product. However, after trying out the DBs, I did not find it much of a bother. The "rectangular" handles are pretty much round with a hint of "rectangulariness" if you will. Not much of a bother to me, but some thick tape cloth should remedy the problem if you have sensitive hands.

2) To those that do not want to buy the $150 stand, I found that instead of picking the DBs off the floor, you can simply make use of the shipping boxes as a custom made stand. Just turn over the Styrofoam and cut off the top lid of the box and place the DB within the box and you are set. The DBs are still a little low, but it is better than picking them off the floor.

3) If you ever have the problem of a DB not fitting within the base evenly, the dials are stuck, and one of the plates does not attach to the DB, do not send in the DB to the manufacturer just yet (I had this occur to me today). After some experimenting, I finally figured out that all I had to do was remove the DB from the base and remove the plates from the base until the base was completely emptied. Then, with the emptied base, place the DB back within the base (without remaining plates on the floor). You should be able to switch the dials back to 10 lbs with plates from the DB coming off. Then simply place back all the plates within the base and place the DB back within the base with the plates ready to go. The DB should pick the plates right back up. This experiment saved me a lot of money because I forgot to send in the warranty mail within 30 days (it's on the back of the paperback instructions). Hope you found at least one of these points helpful!

Excellent dumbbell set for those who don't have much room.
So I bought these around 3 or 4 months ago, so I have had time to really get to know them I guess you could say.

First off, they are amazing dumbbells, I don't know why I hesitated so long to get a pair. They are good for anyone who may have done weightlifting in the past. I am a college student, and had recently fallen out of my high school routine of exercise. I have a small room, consisting of a bed, a 4 position bench, and the dumbbells. The room is not cramped, everything fits fine, and it is just ideal for me. I can wake up in the morning maybe an hour before I have to go to class and do a small upper body workout with ease. I would recommend these to anyone in college who just wants to lift to keep healthy (we all know that dining hall food does funny stuff to us). I also recommend them to anyone who hates going to the gym because of all the idiots who seem to flock there. This has just been my observation on my campus. These dumbbells are quite possibly the best exercise equipment I have ever bought.

The only gripes I have on these dumbbells is that the grips are metal. I have small hands and it was like the grips were cutting into my hands. I just got some of that medical gauze that sticks to itself and wrapped the handles in that. Works amazing now. The last gripe is that the dumbbells are MAYBE just a little too wide. I especially notice this on bench pressing, but it is not a major flaw. Besides, if they were smaller you couldn't put all 90 lbs on right? :)

These dumbbells will get you wherever you want to go in physical fitness. The range is great, very easy to use, and just a very good value. Fix the metal grips and these dumbbells will become your best friends.