Adjustable dumbbells compared by footprint and storage
Plan a PowerBlock pair beside a bench with unverified sizes. Historical BowFlex 552 dimensions remain as records with recall context.
What this comparison is, and is not
The active layout contains the PowerBlock Elite EXP 5-50 pair and a flat bench. Historical BowFlex SelectTech 552 dimensions remain below to explain existing saved plans; they are not a recommendation to buy or use that model. Neither set has been tested by SetupMyGym, and both size records remain unverified.
BowFlex lists a 552 dumbbell recall at https://www.bowflex.com/pages/recalls. Stop using potentially affected units and check the official serial-number guidance and next steps. Canadian applicability has not been confirmed for every unit. Purchase links and price comparisons are withheld from the 552 record.
Footprint, as modelled
For the historical BowFlex pair record, the catalog models 16.6 inches wide by 16.9 inches deep and 9 inches high, assuming two 8.3-inch-wide dumbbells side by side; the cradle outline is not confirmed. For the PowerBlock pair it models 12 by 11.75 inches and 6 inches high, from a quoted 11.75 × 6 × 6 inches per dumbbell for the 50 lb set.
The catalog figures are body footprints for a pair, not storage, and the cradle or stand dimensions may differ. Check whether the dumbbells sit on a base that is larger than the weights, and whether a stand is included or sold separately.
Storage and stands
The PowerBlock Column Stand in the catalog is a verified item: 18 long by 22 wide by 28 inches high, empty. Loaded dumbbells extend above it. The catalog does not claim that this stand fits a particular set, so confirm compatibility with the manufacturer.
The BowFlex 552 record retains its existing dimensions for saved-plan compatibility. It is excluded from the example and from purchase destinations. Follow the official recall guidance before considering any use of an existing unit.
What to confirm for the active layout
For the PowerBlock pair or other equipment you are considering, confirm the exact manufacturer dimensions, weight range, included accessories, warranty and delivered price in CAD. The PowerBlock size record comes from Rogue's guide, so confirm it with PowerBlock before relying on the layout.
Also check the working space: you need room to lift, lower and step away, and the footprint does not cover that. A bench changes the space you need too.
Use the layout as a check
Copy the PowerBlock-and-bench layout, enter your room measurements and replace the unverified dumbbell dimensions with confirmed values. The historical BowFlex 552 record is not added by this example.
The planner labels unverified items so the sketch does not appear more certain than it is. Do not use this guide as a recommendation; it only shows what the catalog currently knows.