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Bowflex Results Series 1090
by Bowflex
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10-90 lb adjustable single dumbbell — the widest range in the consumer-tier dial category. Same dial mechanism as the 552 but heavier internals and a larger handle. Sold as a single unit (need two for a pair); JHTNA still ships them under the Bowflex name post-Chapter-11.
- Lifters needing 70+ lb working weights
- Owners with limited floor space
- You drop dumbbells regularly (plastic plates crack)
- You need a true pair for under ~$1,000
Strengths
- ↑10-90 lb in 5 lb increments — covers most adult home-gym strength work
- ↑Single dial swap, ~3 seconds between weights
- ↑Replaces ~17 fixed dumbbell pairs in one footprint
- ↑Genuinely durable plate stack — the failure point on dial dumbbells is the locking pin, not the plates
- ↑JHTNA continues sales + warranty post-acquisition
Weaknesses
- ↓Sold per unit — a pair is two purchases (~$1,000 total at list)
- ↓Heavy single unit (~95 lb each) is not move-around-the-house friendly
- ↓Wider handle than 552 may feel awkward for smaller hands at light weights
- ↓Plastic plate skins can crack on hard drops — these are not bumpers
- ↓Long-term parts-availability question post-Chapter 11 — verify warranty terms at purchase
Verdict: Heavy-lifter's space-saver — one dial swaps 10 to 90 lb, replacing a whole rack.
Specs that matter
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight range | 10–90 lb each |
| Increments | 5 lb |
| Replaces | Up to 17 pairs |
| Dimensions | 17.5" x 10" x 10" |
| Adjustment | Dual selection dials |
| Warranty | 3 years (parts) |
What you get
- Big top end — 90 lb covers most pressing and rows.
- Fast swaps between sets with a turn of the dials.
- Huge space savings vs a fixed dumbbell rack.
What you give up
- Bulky shape — long handle-to-plate length feels awkward at light loads.
- Drop-sensitive plastic housing; don't slam them down.
Buy it if you want serious load without a rack. Skip it if you train explosively or drop weights — get fixed or coated dumbbells.
5 lb jumps can be coarse for small muscle work. More detail at Garage Gym Reviews.
Full specs
- Weight range
- 10-90 lb (single)
- Increments
- 5 lb
- Dimensions
- 17.5" L x 10.5" W x 10" H (per unit)
- Sold as
- Single dumbbell
- Mechanism
- Dial-and-pin select
- Warranty
- 2-year (verify post-JHTNA terms at purchase)
Sources & references
- ManufacturerBowFlex 1090 product page— manufacturer
- Independent reviewBowFlex Files Chapter 11 — JHTNA acquisition— Fitt Insider
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