5 Alternatives to the Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Kettlebell

If you like the Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Kettlebell but want a different setup, the closest comparison is the Bowflex 1090i Single Adjustable Dumbbell. It’s much more expensive at £300, but it gives you a far wider loading range and a more traditional dumbbell format for presses, rows and unilateral work. What’s better: versatility and heavier progression. What’s worse: it’s not a kettlebell, so you lose the swing, clean and goblet-squat feel that makes the Bowflex kettlebell unique. Choose this if you want one premium adjustable tool for general strength training rather than kettlebell-specific conditioning.

The Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Weights and Dumbbells 552 is the best direct Bowflex alternative on price, at £171.99, and it has a 2–24 kg range. Compared with the main kettlebell, it’s more useful for upper-body dumbbell work and gives you more total load options. What’s better: broader training use, excellent 4.7★ rating, and strong value. What’s worse: again, it’s a dumbbell, not a kettlebell, so it won’t replace ballistic kettlebell movements. If you want one adjustable purchase for a full home gym, this is often the smarter buy.

EnterSports 12kgx2 Adjustable Dumbbells are a budget-friendly space saver at £169.99, and you get two dumbbells rather than one handle. That makes them better for balanced pressing, curls and accessory work, especially if you train with a partner or want paired movements. What’s better: two-handled setup, lower cost than many premium options, and decent 4.6★ feedback. What’s worse: the max load is only 12 kg per dumbbell, so serious lifters will outgrow them quickly. Pick these if you’re a beginner, training in a flat, or mainly doing light-to-moderate home workouts.

BRAINGAIN 15 in 1 Adjustable Dumbbells Pair is a stronger value proposition for home gyms at £219.99, because you get a pair rated up to 24 kg each, plus a quick-change system and storage dock. Compared with the Bowflex kettlebell, this is far more versatile for progressive overload and full-body dumbbell training. What’s better: higher total capacity, two dumbbells, and a more complete home-gym solution. What’s worse: it takes up more space than a single kettlebell and won’t match the compact simplicity of the Bowflex. Choose this if you want a serious all-round strength setup.

Yaheetech Adjustable Dumbbells Pair 18KG is the cheapest pair here at £169.99, and the 12-in-1 design makes it appealing for casual training. It’s a reasonable alternative if you want two handles and don’t need heavy loading. What’s better: good entry price and a pair format. What’s worse: the 18 kg ceiling is modest, the 4.3★ rating is lower than the Bowflex options, and the build is less premium. This is best for beginners or light home use, not for long-term progression.

Bottom line: if you specifically want kettlebell training, the Bowflex still makes sense. If you mainly want adjustable strength equipment for the money, the dumbbell alternatives above usually give you more training value per pound.