Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells
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Product Features
- WIDER WEIGHT RANGE: Each dumbbell adjust from 5 to 52.5 lb. in 2.5 lb. increments up to 25 lb.
- TURN OF A DIAL: Select the weight you want with the turn of the dial – no more picking up 15 different dumbbells to give you the results you want.
- SPACE EFFICIENT: Say goodbye to 15 sets of dumbbells cluttering your workout space.
- 2-MONTH FREE TRIAL: Try our JRNY All-Access Membership for 2 months, free.
- JRNY MOBILE-ONLY MEMBERSHIP: Get strength-training and bodyweight workouts, at home and on the go from your phone or tablet.
- TOTAL BODY RESULTS: With the wider weight range you can do heavy exercises such as shrugs and lunges as well as lighter exercises such as curls and raises.
- COMPACT DESIGN: Saves your workout space.
- WIDER WEIGHT RANGE: Each dumbbell adjust from 5 to 52.5 lb. in 2.5 lb. increments up to 25 lb.
- TURN OF A DIAL: Select the weight you want with the turn of the dial – no more picking up 15 different dumbbells to give you the results you want.
- SPACE EFFICIENT: Say goodbye to 15 sets of dumbbells cluttering your workout space.
- 2-MONTH FREE TRIAL: Try our JRNY All-Access Membership for 2 months, free.*
- JRNY MOBILE-ONLY MEMBERSHIP: Get Motion Tracking, strength-training and bodyweight workouts, at home and on the go from your phone or tablet.*
- TOTAL BODY RESULTS: With the wider weight range you can do heavy exercises such as shrugs and lunges as well as lighter exercises such as curls and raises.
Product Specifications
| Brand | Bowflex |
| Color | Black, Red, Grey. Version 2 |
| Item Weight | 105 Pounds |
| Special Feature | Adjustable |
| Use for | Hands |
| Product Dimensions | 15.75"L x 8"W |
| Style | Bowflex ST 552 Dumbbell (pair) |
| Handle Diameter | 27 millimeters |
| Handle Length | 27 Millimeters |
| Number of Pieces | 2 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 23 x 22 x 13.5 inches |
| Package Weight | 53.52 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 17 x 8 x 9 inches |
| Brand Name | Bowflex |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |
| Model Name | Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells (pair) |
| Suggested Users | Unisex-Adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Nautilus, Inc. |
| Part Number | 100182 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| Included Components | Dumbbells |
| Size | Medium |
| Sport Type | Weightlifting |
| Hand Orientation | Left and Right |
| Grip Size | Medium |
| Grip Type | Ergonomic |
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Excellent solution for P90X or those that don’t want a house full of weights. After a lot of consideration, I ended up purchasing these weights to use with P90X Extreme Home Fitness Workout Program – 13 DVDs, Nutrition Guide, Exercise Planner . The program calls for a lot of different weights, and I was tired of leaving 8 different dumbbells lying around on the floor of my den. After using these for roughly three months, I am very pleased with them, and with a few exceptions, they work great for P90X.CONSTRUCTION/DESIGN- As of 2/16/10, the model being sold on Amazon is the 2009 model, which came out in September 2008 and is the most current model available. There is no 2010 model, despite what many third party sellers claim (I have confirmed this with Nautilus). I have uploaded pictures of the version Amazon is selling, which comes with a black base plate. Amazon has lumped the reviews from the 2008 model in with this 2009 model, so read the reviews carefully. The 2009 model eliminates many of the complaints of the 2008, most specifically, it uses metal tabs on the weight plates to lock them in place. Construction is solid and it is very unlikely these will break. Although unlike traditional dumbbells, you can’t drop these on the ground after a set. They are fairly sturdy, but I would be very nervous about dropping these from any height over about 5″. The handle is ergonomic to fit the palm of your hand and the grip feels good and natural during lifting. The handle is thicker than a dumbbell and I prefer it to the thinner dumbbell handles.The weights have a dial on the end of them that you turn to select the desired weight. If you select 10lbs, it will then lock in the two weight plates to make 10 lbs, and release everything else; so when you pick up the weights, you get 10 lbs and all the other weights are left in the base plate. When done, you put the weights back in the base plate. This works very well, with the exception of it “catching” occasionally if the weight plates shift a little bit. This happens maybe 1/100 times or so though and isn’t a big problem. You just jiggle the weights a bit until it locks. The nice thing about this design, is that the two ends of the dumbbell don’t have to be the same weight. You can set the dial to 10lbs on one end and 30 lbs on the other. This will effectively put 5lbs on one end of the bar and 15lbs on the other. I don’t do this often, but it can lead to more variation in exercises, and I occasionally do it for tricep workouts or hammer curls. When lifting, the weights feel very sturdy. The plates are firmly locked onto the handle. There is no shaking or movement of the plates at all, and they don’t feel much different than dumbbells.PRICE – I definitely do not think these are worth the suggested retail price, but then again, I have never seen them sold for anything close to that. While they may seem expensive, if you calculate the cost of a large range of dumbbells (which typically sell for $1 per pound), these are a very favorable comparison. Just two 35lb dumbbells are going to cost you at least $50 (closer to $70 if new).USE WITH P90X – I originally did P90X with dumbbells. I had three different dumbbells, which just isn’t enough for the variety of exercises used in that program. If money and space is no object, I would recommend a full dumbbell set over these, as dumbbells are better for the exercises. But for most people that just isn’t practical. I hate pulling out and storing even three sets of dumbbells every other day to workout. The SelectTechs look so good that I just leave them in my den year round.The main advantages the SelectTechs have with P90X is the ability to select smaller weight increment, and being able to make weight changes quickly. Before these I owned a set of 10s, 15s, and 25s, which isn’t enough variety. Going up from 15 to 25 on bicep curls is a very big jump for me was too light, 25 was too heavy, and my form was terrible because I was struggling with the weight. With the SelectTechs, I could go to 17.5, then 20, then 22.5, then finally to 25. being able to go from 10lbs to 12.5 on tricep exercises, rather than 10lbs to 15 helps significantly. The other advantage is to quickly change weight increments. With P90X, you have about 15-30 seconds to set up for the next exercise. 5-10 seconds is all the time I needed to change the four dials on the SelectTechs and get a new weight.CONS – The real problem with these weights is the length. I had no real problem with the width, which is very manageable, but the dumbbells are 16″ long. This can cause a problem with some of the P90X exercises. There are maybe 7-8 exercises during the entire program that are awkward to do because of the length of the dumbbells. There are about 2-3 exercises that are very awkward to do (to the point that I actually switch to my dumbbells for these). Congdon Curls and Flip Grip Twist Kickback (tricep exercise) are two that I can think of off-hand that are difficult to do. You can ultimately make it work, but it’s going to feel a little funny as you try to hold the weights out far enough to clear each other or your chest. This isn’t enough of an issue that it would discourage me from buying them again.I originally debated between getting these and the Bowflex SelectTech 1090 Single Dumbbell , since I was worried 52.5 pounds wouldn’t be enough. Even though there are a few exercises where you could eventually need more than 52.5 pounds (heavy pants and lawnmowers come to mind), I really think this is enough weight for 90% of the people who will be doing P90X. And as Tony says, if you don’t have heavy enough weight, you can always add reps. I would not buy the 1090s (which go up to 90 lbs) for P90X because I think the length of those, which is even bigger than the 552s), would just be too unwieldy for many of the exercises.The SelectTechs did come with a short DVD that shows you some workouts specifically designed for these dumbbells and how to use them. I did find this beneficial since it gave me some tips that I didn’t know about lifting. Optionally, I bought the Bowflex SelectTech 552 / 1090 Dumbbell Stand to use with these. It looks great, but I’m not sure I would buy it again. If you don’t care about looks, the box the SelectTechs are shipped in makes a great stand on it’s own and is very sturdy.UPDATE June 2012 – I’ve put these weights through an estimated 200+ hours of heavy use since I’ve had them and they still look brand new and work just the same as when I got them. There are times when I want heavier weights and would have liked some dumbbells that go up to 90 lbs, but I don’t want to sacrifice the smaller profile of these for the larger model. Still very satisfied.UPDATE November 2013 – I’m still using the SelectTechs almost daily. They are in almost identical condition to when I received them with no signs of wear or problems. I have not found a better solution for adjustable dumbbells yet and will continue to use them (although I do wish they were slightly smaller).UPDATE November 2016 – Still using the SelectTechs, albeit about bi-weekly since I have switched my fitness regimen. I would say they have close to 1000 hours of use and are still in almost brand new condition, and still working great. I have recently switched to the Selecttech 560s though and will be finally retiring the 552s.
Excellent solution for P90X or those that don’t want a house full of weights. After a lot of consideration, I ended up purchasing these weights to use with P90X Extreme Home Fitness Workout Program – 13 DVDs, Nutrition Guide, Exercise Planner . The program calls for a lot of different weights, and I was tired of leaving 8 different dumbbells lying around on the floor of my den. After using these for roughly three months, I am very pleased with them, and with a few exceptions, they work great for P90X.CONSTRUCTION/DESIGN- As of 2/16/10, the model being sold on Amazon is the 2009 model, which came out in September 2008 and is the most current model available. There is no 2010 model, despite what many third party sellers claim (I have confirmed this with Nautilus). I have uploaded pictures of the version Amazon is selling, which comes with a black base plate. Amazon has lumped the reviews from the 2008 model in with this 2009 model, so read the reviews carefully. The 2009 model eliminates many of the complaints of the 2008, most specifically, it uses metal tabs on the weight plates to lock them in place. Construction is solid and it is very unlikely these will break. Although unlike traditional dumbbells, you can’t drop these on the ground after a set. They are fairly sturdy, but I would be very nervous about dropping these from any height over about 5″. The handle is ergonomic to fit the palm of your hand and the grip feels good and natural during lifting. The handle is thicker than a dumbbell and I prefer it to the thinner dumbbell handles.The weights have a dial on the end of them that you turn to select the desired weight. If you select 10lbs, it will then lock in the two weight plates to make 10 lbs, and release everything else; so when you pick up the weights, you get 10 lbs and all the other weights are left in the base plate. When done, you put the weights back in the base plate. This works very well, with the exception of it “catching” occasionally if the weight plates shift a little bit. This happens maybe 1/100 times or so though and isn’t a big problem. You just jiggle the weights a bit until it locks. The nice thing about this design, is that the two ends of the dumbbell don’t have to be the same weight. You can set the dial to 10lbs on one end and 30 lbs on the other. This will effectively put 5lbs on one end of the bar and 15lbs on the other. I don’t do this often, but it can lead to more variation in exercises, and I occasionally do it for tricep workouts or hammer curls. When lifting, the weights feel very sturdy. The plates are firmly locked onto the handle. There is no shaking or movement of the plates at all, and they don’t feel much different than dumbbells.PRICE – I definitely do not think these are worth the suggested retail price, but then again, I have never seen them sold for anything close to that. While they may seem expensive, if you calculate the cost of a large range of dumbbells (which typically sell for $1 per pound), these are a very favorable comparison. Just two 35lb dumbbells are going to cost you at least $50 (closer to $70 if new).USE WITH P90X – I originally did P90X with dumbbells. I had three different dumbbells, which just isn’t enough for the variety of exercises used in that program. If money and space is no object, I would recommend a full dumbbell set over these, as dumbbells are better for the exercises. But for most people that just isn’t practical. I hate pulling out and storing even three sets of dumbbells every other day to workout. The SelectTechs look so good that I just leave them in my den year round.The main advantages the SelectTechs have with P90X is the ability to select smaller weight increment, and being able to make weight changes quickly. Before these I owned a set of 10s, 15s, and 25s, which isn’t enough variety. Going up from 15 to 25 on bicep curls is a very big jump for me was too light, 25 was too heavy, and my form was terrible because I was struggling with the weight. With the SelectTechs, I could go to 17.5, then 20, then 22.5, then finally to 25. being able to go from 10lbs to 12.5 on tricep exercises, rather than 10lbs to 15 helps significantly. The other advantage is to quickly change weight increments. With P90X, you have about 15-30 seconds to set up for the next exercise. 5-10 seconds is all the time I needed to change the four dials on the SelectTechs and get a new weight.CONS – The real problem with these weights is the length. I had no real problem with the width, which is very manageable, but the dumbbells are 16″ long. This can cause a problem with some of the P90X exercises. There are maybe 7-8 exercises during the entire program that are awkward to do because of the length of the dumbbells. There are about 2-3 exercises that are very awkward to do (to the point that I actually switch to my dumbbells for these). Congdon Curls and Flip Grip Twist Kickback (tricep exercise) are two that I can think of off-hand that are difficult to do. You can ultimately make it work, but it’s going to feel a little funny as you try to hold the weights out far enough to clear each other or your chest. This isn’t enough of an issue that it would discourage me from buying them again.I originally debated between getting these and the Bowflex SelectTech 1090 Single Dumbbell , since I was worried 52.5 pounds wouldn’t be enough. Even though there are a few exercises where you could eventually need more than 52.5 pounds (heavy pants and lawnmowers come to mind), I really think this is enough weight for 90% of the people who will be doing P90X. And as Tony says, if you don’t have heavy enough weight, you can always add reps. I would not buy the 1090s (which go up to 90 lbs) for P90X because I think the length of those, which is even bigger than the 552s), would just be too unwieldy for many of the exercises.The SelectTechs did come with a short DVD that shows you some workouts specifically designed for these dumbbells and how to use them. I did find this beneficial since it gave me some tips that I didn’t know about lifting. Optionally, I bought the Bowflex SelectTech 552 / 1090 Dumbbell Stand to use with these. It looks great, but I’m not sure I would buy it again. If you don’t care about looks, the box the SelectTechs are shipped in makes a great stand on it’s own and is very sturdy.UPDATE June 2012 – I’ve put these weights through an estimated 200+ hours of heavy use since I’ve had them and they still look brand new and work just the same as when I got them. There are times when I want heavier weights and would have liked some dumbbells that go up to 90 lbs, but I don’t want to sacrifice the smaller profile of these for the larger model. Still very satisfied.UPDATE November 2013 – I’m still using the SelectTechs almost daily. They are in almost identical condition to when I received them with no signs of wear or problems. I have not found a better solution for adjustable dumbbells yet and will continue to use them (although I do wish they were slightly smaller).UPDATE November 2016 – Still using the SelectTechs, albeit about bi-weekly since I have switched my fitness regimen. I would say they have close to 1000 hours of use and are still in almost brand new condition, and still working great. I have recently switched to the Selecttech 560s though and will be finally retiring the 552s.
Fair Deal for Adjustable Dumbbells. Four stars! My dad purchased the Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Dumbells as a Christmas for me in 2022. The dumbbells are a pretty good set of weights that I recommend for their convenience and design, but slightly don’t because of the cost of the dumbbells. To begin, the Bowflex is very convenient. The product is very easy to use. The dial on the side of the dumbbell makes adjusting your lateral raise weight to your bicep curl weight very quick and effortless. Also, a lot of adjustable dumbbells have dials that get stuck and jammed very easily, but this is not the case with the Bowflex. The Bowflex hasn’t gotten stuck ever since I got it, and I use it almost every day. Also, if you wanted to work out while traveling, that is very easy to do too. The Bowflex includes a belt for each dumbbell that secures all the weights to the platform so that the weight plates don’t go flying around in your suitcase. The set up process of the Bowflex is also very convenient, it only takes minutes to set up. All you have to do is unload the product in whichever room you want it in, and it’s ready to go. Also, while unloading the weights, you’ll find a manual. This manual will have a bunch of workouts that you can use during your workout.Second, the design of the Bowlex is clean and sleek. The all-black with red accents fit the look of any setting. It isn’t like those neon dumbbells, which look unaesthetic in natural light. These look natural in a room and don’t give off an unfitting vibe. The black and red color combination fits the vibe of virtually any area. I am also impressed with the design of the grips on the dumbbells. The black, ergonomic grips make your hands feel soft, even after holding heavy weights for a long time. Many dumbbells don’t have proper grips, which causes scaly and rough hands. However, this type of dumbbell has perfect grips for avoiding these types of rough hands.However, I feel the price of the Bowflex is a bit much. Four-hundred and thirty dollars for a pair of dumbbells is a lot. The dumbbells are good, but not worth two-hundred-fifteen a piece. There are other dumbbells on the market, even on Amazon that go up to the fifty-pound weight range that you can get for a lot cheaper. I’ve been using this pair of dumbbells for a while now, and even though the quality feels great, it feels more like a three-hundred-fifty dollar kind of purchase, not one that exceeds that by more than fifty dollars.Finally, the purchase of the Bowflex made me work out more, if that’s what you’re looking for. I recommend this product, but only if you’re willing to spend a bit of money.
El costo de $6,700 el par es lo máximo que pagaría por ellas, ya que se encontraban en descuento, son de muy buena calidad
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Going on 10 years, still like new; cannot recommend enough. I bought these in January of 2013. Not a week has gone by that these things did not get some use, usually at least 3x per week, often a lot more. If it wasn’t me using them, it was one of the many roommates, friends, and family members who have lived with me over the years. I used them back when me and some friends were doing the p90x; they’ve been a part of pretty much every exercise routine I’ve ever used in the past 10 years; I often use them in between gaming sessions or while waiting through loading screens; friends often mess around with them casually when they come over; I’ve lent them out for brief periods for friends who wanted to try them out.Honestly, after 10 years of hard, constant use, they still look and feel brand new to me. It’s absolutely ridiculous.When I first got them, I worried that I was making an expensive impulse purchase, and that they would gather dust in the corner or break after a few years. In the years since, I frequently look back and think to myself, “that was probably one of the best purchases I’ve made.”I’ve never had any issues with the weights, and they’ve never failed on me. They’re extremely easy to use and are indispensable for workouts. Adjusting the weights is still as smooth and as simple as the day I first purchased them, and to me the clicking sound that the adjusting process makes is an oddly satisfying noise.They’re small and don’t take up much space. They’re easy to move if you can lift 55 lbs (a little more than a kitty litter bucket), and the base has what feels like handholds on all four sides. Hell, you can even stack them and carry them two at a time, or store them on top of each other.The biggest con I can think of is that they’re a bit bulky when you’re using them, so they might be a little unwieldy for some exercises. Never bothered me that much, though. Maybe the fact that you have to adjust both sides of the dumbbell might be a little cumbersome, but honestly that’s being very nit-picky.I’ve recommended these to so many people over the years, and I can’t praise them enough. If they were to break on me tomorrow, I would purchase a replacement set the first opportunity I had – though I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if these outlast me at the rate they’re going.
Se sienten y se ven de muy buena calidad!
Impressed with this set of dumbbells right out of the box. Can say nicest ever owned. Ease and speed of switching weights blends very well with the pace of an intense station training workout. Don’t need an array of varying weighted dumbbells. Quality is immediate. Very happy with this product. Definitely will be recommending them to people I know.