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Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells Pair
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
9.2
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/10
Total Reviews
760
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Review Analysis - 718 recent, verified reviews
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Ease of Use
106easy, weights, easy to adjust, weight, simple
+99%
" ... Ease of use ... "
" ... So easy to adjust and rerack, though! ... "
" ... Super easy to adjust and are bigger than I was expecting, but still pretty cool. ... "
" ... Way easier to store than having 10 sets of dumbbells. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... As advertised, the easiest to adjust dumbbells I'd imagine there is! ... "
" ... These weights are wonderfully simple to use and it reduces the amount of weights needed for home use. ... "
" ... Easy to use and save so much space now. ... "
Build Quality
98dumbbells, weight, dumbbell, mechanism, grips
+79%
-21%
" ... and dropping them to the ground is a definite no - no . ... "
" ... These are quite sturdy and although they may seem slightly wobbly, these dumbbells are indeed very strong when they're locked in. ... "
" ... I treat this very carefully and never ever drop them. ... "
" ... Not having all the extra weights laying around, and the inexpensive dumbbell sets with the screw on shaft thing really got tiring after a while. ... "
" ... A lot of the parts are made of plastic which makes me worry about its longevity. ... "
" ... They have a great grip built in the handle. ... "
" ... Made it easier to work out. ... "
" ... They are very easy to adjust to different weight settings and the rubber grips are a nice feature as well. ... "
Storage
82weights, saver, saving, dumbbells, easy to use
+99%
-1%
" ... I love the flexibility of having so many different weight options without having to have a huge rack of weights. ... "
" ... The positive:This product is ideal for home gyms with limited space or really any one that does not what to have their home littered with a ton of dumb bells. ... "
" ... replaces a lot of individual dumbells saving a ton of space ... "
" ... Easily adjustable and take up minimum space to store when not in use. ... "
" ... They definitely save space as opposed to having multiple dumbbells of different weight. ... "
" ... Nice set of weights and fits in my space perfectly with the stand. ... "
" ... They save a ton of space when using in your home. ... "
" ... These are pretty great if you need a wide range of weights without taking up the space. ... "
Comfort
65dumbbells, grips, exercises, dumbbell, weight
+86%
-14%
" ... They are easy to change the weight & the handles are very comfortable. ... "
" ... Makes it easy when doing different workouts and wanting different weights, or when my wife and I are working out together. ... "
" ... I initially was worried but after using them for about 2 weeks, I've gotten real comfortable with these bad boys. ... "
" ... They just feel perfect when using them. ... They have a great grip built in the handle. ... They just feel perfect when working out with . ... "
" ... If you are looking for a really good shoulder, arm, and even back workout, these are definitely a good thing to have in your arsenal. ... "
" ... Also, I really have no idea how others are injuring themselves with weights falling off. ... "
" ... For the good, the grip is very comfortable and you can change them very rapidly if you are doing circuits that require you to change the weights frequently. ... Where they fall behind the 552's is in the ease of adjusting the weight. ... Kind of the best of both worlds but some people do not like the design of the hand inside the block position. ... "
" ... Definitely made for larger hands (I am a 5'2" female with smallish hands). ... The large grips makes them slip and slide some when I use them. ... "
Product Reliability
63years, issues, year, month, week
+83%
-17%
" ... I have been using them for a year now and no issues. ... "
" ... Worked great for a month. ... "
" ... Definitely will update the review in a couple months! ... "
" ... 5 stars all the way, I've had them for over a year and they are still no complaints at all. ... "
" ... They work great and the locking system has not failed to work. ... "
" ... I've waffled for years about buying these. ... I finally gave in this year and bought them. ... "
" ... The first pair I had was defective but it got replaced with no issue. ... "
" ... Only had or a month with about 5 days of use but they work fine. ... "
Price
59worth, worth the money, well worth, cost, investment
+90%
-10%
" ... So very worth the money! ... "
" ... These dumbbells are the best type on the market and decently priced. ... "
" ... What i think it really comes down to is what you are looking for in terms of price point and longevity. ... "
" ... Good product for the money ... "
" ... I get that the other model is less bulky but for the price, you can't beat these. ... "
" ... Overall worth the money for those lifting at home to something like P90X. ... "
" ... Definitely worth the investment! ... "
" ... Money well spent. ... "
For Running
41home, workouts, workout, addition, workout routine
+100%
" ... awesome product and simplifies home gym. ... "
" ... Love these, use them when I can't get to the gym. ... They are perfect for my workouts. ... "
" ... Awesome great for a home workout. ... "
" ... These weights have changed my workout routine. ... "
" ... Amazing way to reduce clutter in your home gym. ... "
" ... I would definitely recommend these if you are looking for a good home workout. ... "
" ... Loving these weights so far and the side range it gives me for my workouts. ... "
" ... These are perfect for any home gym. ... "
Size
40compact, weights, convenient, space, easy to use
+90%
-10%
" ... Plus, it is compact instead of having 20 different dumbbells around. ... "
" ... Pretty good I really liked it, but sometimes it gets stuck on it's platform and when I pull it, have to carry all the weights it has. ... "
" ... So nice to have all the various weights in a compact form! ... "
" ... Why buy all of the weights separately when you can have everything in a compact design? ... "
" ... They come in and out of the weight stack pretty easily but i tend to do it very cautiously as that seems to be one of the actions that could damage the catch mechanism if forced. ... "
" ... Convenient in size and selection. ... "
" ... - Handles are just right size and feel good in your hand ... "
" ... I travel for work, and these go in the bed of my truck along with my collapsible incline bench. ... "
Weight Tracking
39weights, pounds, dumbbells, adjust the weight, workout
+100%
" ... Easily adjusting the weight you are lifting helps add variety to my workouts. ... "
" ... Love these, easy to use and change weight. ... "
" ... Great way to exercise and gain muscle with multiple weight settings without having numerous dumbbells. ... "
" ... I am finally able to lift and increase/decrease weight as needed to really tailor my workouts. ... "
" ... Where they fall behind the 552's is in the ease of adjusting the weight. ... "
" ... I am a female 5'4" and 120 lbs. ... "
" ... They are so easy to adjust and change weight. ... "
" ... The other is that the max weight is 52.5 lbs. ... "
Weight
35dial, change, adjust the weight, easy to use, transition
+91%
-9%
" ... Love these, easy to use and change weight. ... "
" ... They come in and out of the weight stack pretty easily but i tend to do it very cautiously as that seems to be one of the actions that could damage the catch mechanism if forced. ... Where they fall behind the 552's is in the ease of adjusting the weight. ... "
" ... They are so easy to adjust and change weight. ... "
" ... They are very easy to use and quickly adjust weight. ... "
" ... So easy to use and transition for diffeeemt weight. ... "
" ... Very easy to dial up desired weight. ... "
" ... I really like these weight. ... "
" ... I really enjoy the ease of switching the amount of weight. ... "
Capacity
32home gym, space, apartment, home, dumbbells
+97%
-3%
" ... Great product for a military family that keeps moving ... "
" ... The positive:This product is ideal for home gyms with limited space or really any one that does not what to have their home littered with a ton of dumb bells. ... "
" ... Such a space saver for our home gym. ... "
" ... It was starting to get expensive buying the different weights and I was running out of room in my apartment. ... "
" ... Perfect for the people who don’t want a lot of clutter or don’t have a lot of room for a full set! ... "
" ... Perfect for my small apartment. ... "
" ... I have other equipment at home too ... "
" ... They’re about as versatile as you can get without taking up more room than a standard chair in a corner. ... "
Marketplace
30expected, described, works as advertised, shipping, sale
+90%
-10%
" ... They are actually better than advertised. ... "
" ... Thank God I did! ... "
" ... Came in as expected, really like this item. ... "
" ... Just what I expected. ... "
" ... Works as promised ... "
" ... Amazon Prime saved me at least $50 for the set of 552's. ... "
" ... Exactly what I wanted and expected. ... "
" ... Received item exactly as described. ... "
Design
29feel, look, high quality, designed, weights
+97%
-3%
" ... They just feel perfect when working out with . ... "
" ... Why buy all of the weights separately when you can have everything in a compact design? ... "
" ... They are no bulky although they may look so. ... "
" ... They look and feel very solidly built. ... "
" ... Got it in today and so far they feel very well built. ... "
" ... Easy to use and I like the style. ... "
" ... Still, I use it religiously and it's been a huge help in getting me back in shape. ... "
" ... It is a clever design. ... "
Delivery
27shipping, dumbbells, amazon, delivery, well
+81%
-19%
" ... Arrived in a giant box of well packed styrofoam. ... "
" ... Delivery was on time. ... "
" ... Good - Equal to 2-50 sets of dumbbells but in a 2 dumbbell package. ... "
" ... It was packaged very well. ... "
" ... Works as promised ... "
" ... Arrived ready to go out of the box. ... "
" ... They took weeks to arrive. ... "
" ... Just received these today and used them. ... Came Packed extremely well. ... "
Fit
26grips, dumbbell, dumbbells, weight, stuck
+85%
-15%
" ... They have a great grip built in the handle. ... "
" ... It holds the the weights in the perfect position as you remove them and place it back on the rack. ... "
" ... Where they fall behind the 552's is in the ease of adjusting the weight. ... "
" ... The large grips makes them slip and slide some when I use them. ... "
" ... If you get these plus a good quality bench (don't go cheap on the bench), you're going to be able to stay in shape if you're motivated to do so. ... "
" ... The dumbbells are long to be able to fit on all the weights, which slightly limits some of the moves you can do. ... "
" ... The first dumbbell rotated and worked perfectly. ... "
" ... They also are durable as my stand fell over, the pieces went everywhere, but it all went back together just fine! ... "
For Kids
25son, bought, husband, using, teenage
+100%
" ... Bought these for my husband and he loves them. ... "
" ... My son has been using these since the beginning of the year and he is seeing results! ... "
" ... Bought them for my husband and he absolutely loves them. ... "
" ... My teenage son is using these daily. ... "
" ... I bought these for my dad and he honestly loves them. ... "
" ... My boys love this product. ... "
" ... son likes these - uses them in his room ... "
" ... my son love it ... "
As Gift
21husband, bought, gift, birthday, christmas
+100%
" ... Bought these for my husband and he loves them. ... "
" ... Bought them for my husband and he absolutely loves them. ... "
" ... I bought these for my dad and he honestly loves them. ... "
" ... they were a gift for my husband, he loves them, but has not used them yet, ... "
" ... Fiancé loves them! ... "
" ... I bought these as a gift. ... "
" ... These are awesome, my husband loves them. ... "
" ... He loves them! ... "
Product As Described
15described, works as advertised, exactly, works, work
+100%
" ... They are actually better than advertised. ... "
" ... Just what I expected. ... "
" ... Works as promised ... "
" ... Exactly what I wanted and expected. ... "
" ... Received item exactly as described. ... "
" ... These have been great and work as expected. ... "
" ... Very high quality product that performs as described. ... "
" ... Just as described! ... "
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Size: 301 meters
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