Adjustable Dumbbell Stand: Bowflex vs. PowerBlock, Compared by Spec
An adjustable dumbbell stand needs to match your specific dumbbell model, not just its weight range. Bowflex SelectTech and PowerBlock stands compared.
Last updated September 2026
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An adjustable dumbbell stand is only useful if it's built for the exact dumbbells you own — the stand's weight capacity and cradle shape are matched to a specific brand and model, not a generic "adjustable dumbbell" category.
Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Dumbbell Stand
Bowflex's own stand is built to fit "all BowFlex SelectTech Dumbbell models" (Bowflex), which covers the brand's dial-adjust lineup including the SelectTech 552. It measures 30.7 x 24.4 x 26.2 inches and weighs 48.5 lb assembled, with a device holder, storage tray, and water bottle holder built in, sized around the dumbbells' own dial-adjust footprint.
PowerBlock PowerStand 2.0: for non-expandable sets up to 50 lb
PowerBlock's PowerStand 2.0 measures 18 x 28 x 22 inches, weighs 29 lb, and holds up to 100 lb total — 50 lb per hand across two dumbbells (PowerBlock). It's built specifically for PowerBlock's non-expandable sets, including the Sport 24, Pro 32, Sport 50, and similar models. It's not rated for PowerBlock's expandable EXP-series sets, which can grow past 50 lb per hand with add-on kits.
PowerBlock Large Column Stand: for expandable EXP sets up to 90 lb
If your PowerBlock dumbbells are the expandable kind — a base set plus separate Stage 2/3 kits that raise the range over time, like the Elite EXP — the PowerStand 2.0 isn't rated to hold them at their expanded weight. PowerBlock's Large Column Stand is built for that instead, holding EXP-series sets up to 90 lb per hand, with center storage for the add-on weight kits so they aren't loose on a shelf (Rogue Fitness). It measures 18 x 22 x 28 inches.
Stands for other brands aren't interchangeable either
The same brand-matching rule extends past Bowflex and PowerBlock. NUOBELL sells its own matching stand as a separate accessory, built around the twist-handle body's specific length and cradle shape rather than a generic "adjustable dumbbell" footprint. REP Fitness sells a stand for its QuickDraw line as its own line item too, sized to that dumbbell's cradle dimensions. Ironmaster's base 75 lb Quick-Lock set is the outlier — it ships with a stand included rather than sold separately — though a long-term review from Garage Gym Reviews rates that included stand's build quality as noticeably behind the Quick-Lock handles and plates themselves. Whichever brand you own, treat "adjustable dumbbell stand" as a category that still requires matching to your specific model, not a universal accessory.
Matching a stand to your dumbbells
- Check the brand and model compatibility first — a Bowflex-specific stand won't hold a PowerBlock shape and vice versa.
- If you own PowerBlock's expandable EXP sets, confirm the stand is rated for the expanded weight, not just the base-stage weight — the PowerStand 2.0 and Large Column Stand aren't interchangeable.
- Measure the stand's own footprint against your storage spot — these range from about 18 to 31 inches on a side depending on the model, which is its own space commitment separate from the dumbbells.
For dumbbell weight range and increments rather than the stand itself, see best adjustable dumbbells or the adjustable dumbbells hub. For how dumbbells and a stand fit into a broader small-room plan, see the compact home gym hub.
For the Bowflex-compatible stand, see the Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Dumbbell Stand listing for current availability. For PowerBlock's expandable-set stand, see the PowerBlock Large Column Stand listing instead.
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Questions people also ask
Does an adjustable dumbbell stand fit any brand of dumbbell?
No — check compatibility before buying. The Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Dumbbell Stand is built for "all BowFlex SelectTech Dumbbell models" (Bowflex) and isn't designed around a PowerBlock-style dumbbell shape. PowerBlock's own stands are split further by weight range: the PowerStand 2.0 only fits non-expandable PowerBlock sets up to 50 lb per hand, while the Large Column Stand is built for PowerBlock's expandable EXP-series sets up to 90 lb per hand (PowerBlock; Rogue Fitness).
Why does PowerBlock have two different stands?
Because PowerBlock sells both non-expandable dumbbells (fixed at their maximum range) and expandable ones (base sets with add-on kits that raise the ceiling later). The PowerStand 2.0 is sized for the smaller, non-expandable sets up to 50 lb per hand. The Large Column Stand is built taller and wider to hold the bigger expandable EXP sets, up to 90 lb per hand, including center storage for the add-on weights (PowerBlock; Rogue Fitness).
Do I need a stand at all, or can I just store adjustable dumbbells on the floor?
A stand isn't required, but it keeps the dumbbells off the floor at a height you can grab without bending, and — for PowerBlock's expandable models — the Large Column Stand adds dedicated storage for the add-on weight kits so they don't end up loose. If floor space is tighter than shelf or corner space, weigh the stand's own footprint (18 to 31 inches on a side, depending on the model) against just setting the dumbbells on a mat.
What about a stand for NUOBELL, REP QuickDraw or Ironmaster dumbbells?
NUOBELL sells its own matching stand as a separate accessory, sized specifically for the twist-handle body rather than a Bowflex or PowerBlock shape. REP's QuickDraw stand is likewise sold separately from the dumbbells and cradle. Ironmaster's base 75 lb set ships with an included stand, though Garage Gym Reviews' long-term coverage rates its build quality behind the Quick-Lock handles themselves. In every case, check that a stand is built for the specific brand and model you own before buying — cradle shape and weight rating aren't interchangeable across brands any more than they are between Bowflex and PowerBlock.