Weider Powerswitch Adjustable Dumbbells Review

The Weider Powerswitch is a great alternative to a traditional hex dumbbell set for a home gym. I own and use the Weider Powerswitch almost every day, and I have not been disappointed in the least. They are priced very reasonably, are durable, and are very easy to switch between weights. The Weider Tech Powerswitch 100 dumbbells costs $299 at Sears and that includes a stand. Most other sets sell the stand separately for around $100. If you have the set shipped sears adds $130 to the price, so watch out for that. They offer 100 pounds of resistance and are adjustable in 5 pound increments. Weider Powerswitch dumbbells also come in a 50 pound set, adjustable in 5 pound increments, for those who like to work with lower weight. That set costs $149. And for those who need even less weight Weider does sell a 25 pound set. You can buy Weider Powerswitch dumbells at amazon.com or at Sears, but usually they’re cheapest if you buy them from sears.com and have them shipped to the store for free and later pick them up yourself.

The Weider Tech Powerswitch dumbbells and stand are very sturdy and easy to use. Assembly is simple- you just put a few screws in to assemble the stand and the weights come ready to go. The grip is really nice- is mostly metal but has a small oval section of rubber that your palm contacts which I think makes holding them very comfortable. Switching between weights is a piece of cake. The only system that I’ve found that is easier to switch is the Powerblock adjustable dumbbell set. To switch weights you pull up on a spring-loaded bar and slide that bar to the desired weight. The mechanics are smooth and there really is no way for the weights to fall out after the pin has been adjusted. Some reviews have said that the switching mechanism catches. I have only experienced that when I’m in hurry and don’t try to be smooth with the transition. Size wise the Weider Powerswitch 100 set is about as big as a hex 45 pound dumbbell, and I’ve only noticed a limitation in range in motion when doing crouched curls. They suit every other dumbbell exercise that I’ve done. 100 pounds is the heaviest they go, which limits some back and leg exercises, but that’s not a big deal for the types of workouts most people do at home, especially with adjustable dumbbells. Overall Weider has put out a great product for a home gym for a reasonable price, and I would definitely recommend to buy Weider Powerswitch dumbbells as an addition to your home gym, and would recommend them over other brands such as the Bowflex SelecTech Dumbbells, and the Lifecore Dumbbells. The only adjustable dumbbell set that I might recommend over the Weider Powerswitch is the Powerblock set.