Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells, Adjustable, Pair, Free 1-Year JRNY Membership

I love this product. It's easy to use and I like the fact that it has 1/2 lb weights. It saves space. All you have to do us turn the dial to desired weight and it's all set. And I like the fact that it's not hard or too thick to grip. It's easier on the thumbs. But it's very heavy to get home from the store or any stairs.

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.

I bought these for my husband, lucky me I get to use them too! The only con is they are bulky, makes it not as comfortable doing triceps extensions. That's the only negative. We have a small house and these are so compact it works much better than having individual weights all over the place!

A friend of mine had these and after trying them out I really wanted a set of my own. Working out at home with these is great. They don't take up much space and give plenty of flexibility in choosing resistance. A little bulky but it's a small issue you quickly get used to. Stand is definitely worth purchasing too. I also have the bowflex kettlebell and regularly use both the dumbbells and kettlebell. Very happy I purchased them.

I was some what skeptical at first. I just wanted to be a little stronger. I am one of those people that feels intimidated by going to the gym. Since I started using them I was surprised not only in the results but also in how enjoyable it is to work out. They are so easy to use. When they say it's select a weight that is exactly what they mean. No matter the workout I m trying to do or the level of weight at which I'm at at the time I can change when ever I need to. This product is exactly what I needed even when I didn't know what I needed at first. It even comes with a list of exercises that u can perform for those of us who honestly don't know what we are doing. I couldn't be happier with this product and as I figure out different ways to work out you better believe I will be returning to Bow flex for my needs.

I've wanted these for 10 years and I finally picked them up. I don't exercise just as a hobby or because it's the "in thing" to do right now with cross fit mania sweeping the country. I lift to push my self every work out. I'm not a body builder or competitve powerlifter I train for the challenge. To push your self to your limit and then beyond that to see how far you can go. Nothing reckless or dangerous just to see what we as human beings are capable of. One of the most important things with lifting weights is intensity and nothing slows you down fast then stripping and placing new weights as you train to failure. As your doing your drop sets after your heavy lifting to really train and fry every last muscle fiber you. There's nothing out there that can keep your intensity up as well as your heart rate to really burn those calories as these Dumbbells. Bowflex has always prided themselves on the ability to help people train and the 552's are no exception. Do your self a favor buy these and use them I've trained at home for the last 13 years and I can't tell you what these have done to help me get over some of those platoes we all face in our training. When you look at these everyone think biceps or triceps but being able to do serious flys will do wonders for your chest fullness and width.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Using my weights everyday. Was wanting to buy heavier weights for some time now and when I saw Bowflex made these with changeable sizes I was sold. Using them is so easy, I can quickly change the amount of weight I want to use. Super easy to put together. Goes perfectly with my Bowflex Treadmill and Bike.

I wasn't sure if I liked them the first week I started working out due to the size. But after I got used to them they are fine. I realize they need to be longer than a standard Dumbell due to all the weight configurations. The only issue I'm having is one of the bases seem to get hung up on the Dumbell so you have to dial it in just perfectly or mess around with it a little to release the Dumbell. Usually only happens on the 25lb. Weight setting. Gets a little annoying when trying to move from one set to the next when no rest is scheduled between the 2 sets. I have only had them for a month so I will be calling Customer Service to see if there's anything that can be done. Other than that they have really grown on me and enjoy my workouts with them.

I had a hex dumbbell set that took up space and would be left lying around on the floor despite having a large bulky rack. This set has afforded me space and comfort. They are an integral part of my workout 5 days a week and I would highly recommend them to others, especially those who do not have the space for a full gym. The only downside is the slight bulk of the weight set as a am smaller framed. But this is being adjusted too.

I have purchased more than 15 pairs of the 552's for my fitness business. During Covid they changed the base. It is now hollow and flimsy. This makes them extremely difficult to carry them without the underside cutting into your fingers. Unfortunately this is a huge problem for me as I carry them from client to client. Will they be making the base the original way again or did they cheapen this wonderful product to cut costs?