BowFlex SelectTech 552 Dumbbell, Single, Litho, Free 2-month JRNY Membership

A phenomenal product- well-designed, space efficient and sturdy. Easy addition and subtraction of weight with effortless turn of dial. I put then at the end of my bed and start each day with a few core exercises that wake up my aging body. Have never felt better and I'm delighted I bought these dumbbells. Worth every penny.

Extremely happy we purchased these. I'm able to continue my workouts at home saving the cost of a gym membership. Biggest complaints are they are bulky with some exercises and do seem to put more stress on my wrists (I have very small hands). #sweepstakes

I am obsessed with my dumbbells. I normally find that trying to stay in a routine of working out is a struggle, but because of these dumbbells and how much I like them I am working out harder then ever and I no longer look forward to rest days because it's one day where I don't get to work out with my dumbbells.

I received the dumbbells expecting a quality item, because that's what I've always got from Bowflex. However, I was even more impressed than I thought I would be. First of all, these are very sturdy weights (No twisting or instability). Secondly, the grips on these are great. They have an excellent ergonomic design thanks to the rubberized hand grip (Which reduce callouses and ripping of skin with heavier weight). In a word, Outstanding!

I've been wanting a set of these weights for a while. Don't know what took me so long to add them to the home gym. I needed to add additional weights in order to start a popular body building home fitness program and just didn't think it would be a great idea to have a bunch of weights scattered everywhere. So I chose these instead. The only drawback to using these during that program is the drop set portion. I still resort back to a couple of dumbbells for those sets. I'm thinking of investing in the 1090's in the future. Maybe the updated version will be available by then. I noticed the 552's are getting one later this year.

The SelectTech 552 has a sturdy rubber grip that bulges outward for a great grip that the 1090 lacks. The 1090 grip is metal, asymmetrical, and has hundreds of thick metal knobs that are designed to provide better grip, but actually lead to hand irritation. The 552's provide a relatively small footprint which provides better range of motion during certain exercises, but still lack the compactness that a 55 pound weight would provide. However, this problem is especially noticeable on the 1090's which severely limit range of motion since the weights are so long that they bump into each other during standard motions. Overall, I would highly recommend the 552's. They provide the 2 most important elements of a weight; easy to use and easy to hold. Not so bulky that they limit your workouts. You should be more weary of the 1090's, which avid weight lifters will be drawn to for the higher weight threshold. They are unevenly balanced, harder to handle, and very long. There are a few other changeable weights on the market that might solve these issues, but none of which would have the easy select knobs which make these weights so great. If you only need up to 52.5 pounds, go for the 552's. You will fall in love with them, despite there tiny flaws. The 1090's require more careful consideration of the pros and cons associated with their use.

These weights have been the best addition to my work out. They have replaced most of my other weights. I don't have to take as much time to add weight, these I can just dial to a higher or low amount with increments that are great for me. I have only been using them for about a month and already have noticed an increase in muscle mass.

They are way more compact and convenient than multiple sets of dumbbells. It is a piece of cake to switch from one weight to another. Some reviewers have commented that it's strange that the weight selection dials rotate in opposite directions, but I do not find this inconvenient at all. Reviewers have also commented on the weights sticking. I have owned these dumbbells for about two months and have not yet experienced this, despite heavy use. My boyfriend has owned his set for approximately a year. His did start sticking about a month ago, but he cleaned them thoroughly per manufacturer's guidelines, and they are working perfectly now. The dumbbells themselves are larger than standard dumbbells, so they was a short adjustment period where they felt a little weird or awkward to use. However, that period passed quickly. I am a 41 year-old female who works out 6-7 days per week (3-4 days with weights). Having outgrown my lighter set (up to 25 pounds), I feel that the Bowflex weights will last me a good long time. They probably are not suitable for hardcore body builders who are training competitively or are used to throwing around Olympic style weights. You should NOT drop these dumbbells from a great height. I love this product and highly recommend it.

Overall I have been pleased with the Dumbbells. They seem fairly accurate with the amount of weight selected and provide a nice range of weight options. I have been using them for 3 weeks about 4 to 5 days per week. They are a little tricky to get used to when making fast weight adjustments during a quick series of reps. But after getting used to them, they work well.

I'm loving these - less money spent in the long run rather than replacing weights and allows me to advance seamlessly rather than waiting to buy a new set. The 2.5 increments helps me upgrade upper body easier. They do feel a little rickety and not the weight is too spread out BUT still amazing. #sweepstakes