Universal Power-Pak 445 Adjustable Dumbbells with Stand (Combo)
Some Great Features :
- Each dumbbell adjusts from 4 to 45 pounds, in 5 pound increments, allowing you to rapidly switch from one exercise to the next
- Great space and money saver; the Universal Power Pak replaces 9 sets or 18 individual dumbbells
- Includes an ergonomically designed dumbbell stand to neatly store your dumbbells
- Durable thermoplastic rubber handle for a comfortable non-slip grip
- Workout guide
Get in shape with the Nautilus® PowerPak® dumbbells. These weights adjust from 4 to 45 lbs at the twist of a dial, so you can get a complete resistance workout without tons of space-hogging equipment.Offering an ideal combination of performance and space-saving ingenuity, the Universal Power Pak dumbbell and stand set is a great choice for athletes and beginning weight trainers alike. The Power Pak dumbbells--which adjust from 4 to 45 pounds in 5-pound increments--work just like a weight stack at the gym.
When you want to change weights, simply move the weight selector dial to the appropriate setting. As you lift the handle, the weights lift with you, turning your 10-pound dumbbell into a 20-pound, 30-pound, or 40-pound dumbbell. The dumbbell set lets you perform everything from light tricep extensions to bicep curls to incline bench press, all with a single dumbbell set. No more cluttering up your workout space with dozens of weights, or trudging across the room to grab new dumbbells each time you switch exercises.
The set also includes a Universal stand that lets you store your dumbbells in a single location. The stand includes two cradles that are custom sized for the Power Pak dumbbells, holding them at an ideal height for quick access. Plus, the stand makes it easy to reach the weight selector dial, so you can adjust the Power Pak dumbbells in just a few quick seconds. The dumbbells and stand carry a one-year warranty.
Specifications:
Choose from more than 30 different exercises to stay in shape.
The Universal Power-Pak 445 dumbbells adjust from 4 pounds to 45 pounds of weight.
Specifications:
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The Universal Power-Pak 445 dumbbells adjust from 4 pounds to 45 pounds of weight.
- Weight Range: 4 to 45 lbs for each dumbbell
- Exercises Available: 30+
- Weight Settings: 9
- Weight Settings in pounds: 4, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45
- Dumbbell Dimensions (Each): 14 inches long by 15 inches wide by 7 inches tall
- Weight (Each): 45 pounds
- Wide squats
- Calf raises
- Stationary lunges
- Stiff-leg dead lift
- Reverse lunge
- Side lunge
- Alternating rows
- Wide row
- Dead lift
- Flat chest press
- Incline chest press
- Flat fly
- Incline fly
- Decline chest press
- Ab crunch
- Reverse crunch
- Lying trunk rotation
- Twisting side crunch
- Lying leg raise
- Standing curls
- Concentration curls
- Incline bench curls
- Scott curls
- Overhead triceps extension
- Triceps kickback
- Lying triceps extension
- Hammer curls
- Standing shoulder press
- Lateral raise
- Seated overhead press
- Front raise
- Rear delt row
- Shrugs
Customer Reviews
46 of 51 people found the following review helpful  Great weight set at a great price,November 15, 2011 By |
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I was a little worried purchasing these with no reviews, but I took a chance and boy am I happy I did. I was very pleased with the ease of setting up the stand and weights. The weights are very easy to use and switch between the different weight levels. I would highly recommend these for both the price of the stand/weights and for the quality of the product. You won't be disappointed.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Nice inexpensive alternative to the Bowflex SelectTechs and other adjustable models,February 9, 2012
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The Power-Pak 445 (PP445) by Universal (a division of Nautilus) is an adjustable dumbbell set that allows you to adjust the weight of the dumbbells from 4 to 45 pounds in 5lb increments. Traditional dumbbells are expensive. They typically sell for around $1 per pound, and take up a lot of room. If you're at a gym this isn't a problem. If you're working out from home, it is a real pain to store 7 or 8 sets of dumbbells, and bring them out and put them away after a workout. I am a big fan of adjustable dumbbell sets. Not only do you usually save money, but you get a lot more variety which makes your workouts faster and more efficient, and prevent clutter in your house. The only disadvantage to them, is that they're bigger than standard dumbbells, which can limit your range of motion in some exercises, and you can't drop them or be as rough with them as regular weights.Below are the major brands of adjustable dumbbells that Amazon sells in the 50 pound range. I've listed them based on a combination of popularity and rating based on what I think are the best to least best, with the Bowflex SelectTechs (which I'll refer to as BST) at the top. I currently use the BST and I think it is the best adjustable dumbbell option right now, so the rest of my review will compare the PP445 to them.
1. Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells (Pair) 5 to 52.5 lbs in 2.5 pound increments
2. PowerBlock Classic Adjustable Dumbbell Set 5 to 45 lbs in 5 pound increments
3. Ironmaster 75 lb Quick Lock Adjustable Dumbbell System - 5 to 75 lbs in 2 1/2 pound increments, includes stand
4. XMark Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell 5-50 lbs 5 to 50 lbs in 10 pound increments
5. Performance Fitness Systems TB560 5 to 60-Pound Adjustable Dumbbells with Stand 5 to 60 lbs in 2.5-pound increments, includes stand
6. Bayou Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell(50 -Pounds) 10 to 50 lbs in 5 pound increments
There are two features right away about the PP445s that I like. The first is that they come with a stand. For the dumbbells above that don't come with a stand, expect to pay an extra $100 - $150 for one. It's not a requirement, as they all contain some type of base that they fit into, but you don't want to have to pick up heavy weights off of the ground, which can throw your back out or tire you out before you even start the set. Of course the disadvantage to this is that a stand takes up dedicated space in your house, as opposed to just putting the weights in the corner or under a bed. But if you do have the space for it, I recommend getting one. The second feature, is that these weights have a smooth weight selection system that makes it very quick and easy to adjust the weights to different levels. My Bowflex SelectTechs work pretty well, but every once in awhile they will catch and not lock in on a certain weight. The 445s don't seem to have this problem.
The first thing you'll notice about the PP445 is that they're bigger than standard dumbbells. They have to be taller in order to allow the use of multiple plates on the rack. Because of this, it may limit some of your sets. I tried out the PP445s with five routines of P90X: Tony Horton's 90-Day Extreme Home Fitness Workout DVD Program, which I think is a great litmus test because it involves dozens of different exercises that use a variety of moves to give you a good evaluation of how they will compare to standard dumbbells. Like the BST, there were only a few moves that I would have preferred standard dumbbells for - tricep extensions, and tricep kickbacks. The weight plates are so big that it can be tough to clear your chest on moves like this. However there is one advantage to having larger adjustable dumbbells, in that it encourages you to work your stabilizers, which is the main reason that...
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Great bargain at Amazon's Lightning Deal Price,December 7, 2011
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I ordered this on a whim when it popped up as a daily deal over the weekend. First off, Amazon was amazing. Not only was the price the cheapest I can find by $80, they still shipped it with two day Prime shipping. 120+ pounds from Tacoma, Washington to rural Virginia via 2 day FedEx had to cost them more than the margin on the weight set...particularly since it was reduced to $200.Now, the product. I can't comment on the longevity yet. I've only had it for the better part of a day. I'm pretty hard on weight equipment (God help a coated hex bell if it finds it's way to my home), and will update this review if anything comes up. The only thing that has me concerned is the trays that the weights have to be returned to. They're made of thick plastic. Someone in the comments from a previous review had mentioned being worried about the plastic handles. They seem really well made to me and I don't expect any issues. The trays also seem well made, but up to forty-five pounds is going to be set in it and removed time and time again. The trays are integral to the way the weight selection functions, so they appear to me to be the weakest link. Time will tell though.
The selector knobs turn much more easily than I expected. Choosing a weight, lifting the dumbbell and replacing it all happen very easily. One thing I was worried about was the plates clacking together while in use. So far, that doesn't seem to happen.
The stand was the only thing requiring any assembly. All of the necessary hardware came shrink wrapped to a single card and everything was well marked and organized. It also came with a hex wrench and a really awful box wrench made of thin metal. Trying to put the first bolt in was enough to send me to the garage for a ratchet set. Assembly went amazingly well. The stand pieces simply bolt together and are secured with nylon insert lock nuts. It should stay nice and stable forever. The weights themselves sit in trays that bolt to the rack. The trays are threaded to accept the bolts, and prior experience has taught me that if there was going to be a stumbling point, this would be it. Thankfully whoever did their manufacturing did a great job. I was able to finger tighten the bolts all the way in and then finish up with the wrench.
1st update: Depending on the weight selected there is some definite rattling between the plates. You can also feel a bit of rattle when you rotate your grip. It's not too annoying...kind of reminiscent of the rattle you get on a traditional plate/bar dumbbell when a collar hasn't been snugged up tight.
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