Description
- 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.
D&CP301 –
I bought a set of Bowflex dumbbells in 2012 and am still using them. They have never jammed or otherwise malfunctioned. They adjust smoothly and easily. The only drawback is their length, although I quickly adjusted to that and can safely do skull crushers with them. I bought a stand for them to keep them off my basement floor in case of flooding. They are expensive but I consider them a good investment because of their quality. My son was impressed with my set and bought a set for his apartment but did not get a stand because he believed that bending over to adjust the dumbbells was a good addition to his workout.
D&CP301 –
Man, I was excited to try out these Bowflex SelectTech 552 dumbbells! So let’s get down to it…
-These dumbbells were packaged well. They are encased in very thick styrofoam blocks which is inside of a very thick cardboard box. The dumbbells themselves have a plastic bag around them and they are fastened to the dumbbell base with a strap. Overall, very pleased with how they are shipped. Nothing was broken so A+ to Bowflex, Amazon, and UPS.
-Easy to operate right out of the box. It’s all fairly self explanatory. There are two knobs, one on each end of the dumbbell. You turn the knobs to the desired weight setting and lift straight up on the dumbbell. That’s it. You don’t need to try to figure out any weight plate combinations in your head. You just turn the knobs on each end to the desired weight. As an added bonus you can do an “offset” dumbbell. You simply set one knob for a specific weight (20lbs for example) and set the opposite knob for a different weight (7.5lbs for example). Using the dumbbells in “offset” mode can be beneficial in certain exercises. Bowflex goes into greater detail about “offset” in the owners manual. This is not something you can do with traditional dumbbells.
-Operation is smooth. The knobs turn very easily and give a distinct/solid “click” when the knob is in the correct position. Lifting the dumbbells out of the base and putting them back in is easy.
-The handles are great! They have a grippy section that makes them feel very secure in your hands. And there is plenty of room to grab the handle. It doesn’t feel cramped (I mention this because some of the pictures I’ve seen make it look like there’s not a lot of room)
-The plates are the only area where I have a couple of very, very small complaints. First, they do shift slightly as you are using them during exercises. I’ve never felt like they were going to disengage from the handle but there is a slight movement of the weight plates during curls/presses/etc. I’m used to using solid, old school dumbbells so the movement of the plates is just something I will need to get used to. The second small complaint is the overall width of the dumbbells. In order to accommodate all of the weight plates the dumbbells have to be wide. I understand that. And I HAVE NOT whacked myself in the head while using these BUT it feels like they get very close to my head on certain exercises (shoulder press, shoulder flies) and on other exercises (upright rows for example) they almost… almost… get in the way of themselves. Again, this is just a small complaint and wouldn’t stop me from recommending them.
-The weight range is phenomenal. I mean, come on. To be able to have the equivalent of 30 dumbbells ranging from 5-52.5 lbs and be able to tuck them neatly away in the corner somewhere?? Yeah. That’s a HUGE advantage of these dumbbells, which leads me to…
-A GREAT VALUE! You are getting the equivalent of 30 dumbbells with this set. $350 divided by 30 dumbbells equals $11.67 per dumbbell. With dumbbell prices currently hovering somewhere near $2 per pound you would have to spend over $1500. Even if prices go back down to $1 per pound these are still an amazing bargain.
-Extra stuff… they come with a 2 year warranty (make sure you keep your proof of purchase), a really nice, well written owners manual that explains the previously mentioned “offsetting” and gives you instructions on several exercises to try. They come with a nice, solid base that has hand holds at each end so they are very easy to move. They’re made by Bowflex so you know you’re going to get a quality product AND quality support should you ever need it.
-Overall I’m very happy with these dumbbells. Would highly recommend. Thanks for reading this review! I hope you found it helpful!
**Edit – I had a dumbbell “freeze” during my second workout. It wouldn’t release from the base. Panicked a bit until I looked it up on YouTube and found out how to fix it. This has only happened once and I’ve removed/replaced them from the base multiple times during the two workouts in which I’ve used them. At this point I’m still very pleased with them and my rating won’t change unless this freezing issue keeps recurring. Also, I added a photo of the dumbbell on a scale to show the accuracy of the weight.
Edit (9-8-2021): These continue to be my go to dumbbells after several months of use. It’s just very convenient to twist a knob and have a weight range from 5-52.5 lbs. They are still a little tricky to remove from the base occasionally but it’s something I’ve gotten used to. No major problems at all. I’ve been using them 5 days a week for several months now and would still recommend them to anyone looking for a solid set of adjustable dumbbells.
OldGuy678 –
The BowFlex SelectTech Dumbbells are just about the sexiest piece of gym equipment I’ve ever owned.
I’m currently in Phase 3 of my P90X workouts and the only regret I have is not having purchased these sooner! They are FUN to use! Everything from switching the weight dials, pulling them out of the base, the feel of the grip and sliding them back into the base is enjoyable. Even the rattle of the weights works with your momentum when lifting. (that is not to say the weights are loud in any way)
A few things I noticed.
BowFlex did a great job selecting which weight plates are added and removed for every setting! In other words, the dumbbells look great with any weight setting because they are distributed and spread out accordingly. I think they look pretty cool even with no added weight plates (5 pound setting)kinda like futuristic hex dumbbells.
The hand grips are hands down the best I’ve ever felt on any dumbbell period. In fact, they feel better than majority of other handles on unrelated devices, like bicycle handles and hammers.
Although I worried initially from some of the other reviews about the size, mainly the width of these dumbbells, they have not presented any issues whatsoever. Even when I read that you’d have to make slight adjustments to certain movements, I was worried… but now I understand what those adjustments are and they truly are so minor that it doesn’t even take conscious thought past the initial perception of it.
The design/colors are truly a thing of beauty. They don’t feel like a dirty, rusty, smelly pair of dumbbells like my old hexagon dumbbells. They feel like a sleek, expensive, hi-tech gadget, which for me, really adds that extra motivation while working out. It’s a good feeling knowing you have the best gear to support your fitness goals.
As for durability and construction, once again… feels solid. Of course these are not your regular pair of steel/metal dumbbells that you can drop and throw around with little concern. The SelectTechs have intricate moving parts and many different materials beyond just steel, but with proper use and care, I can see them lasting indefinitely. (life-time)
Conclusion:
Visual Design – 5 stars
Functional Design – 5 stars
Durability (w/proper use) – 5 stars
Ease of Use – 5 stars
Satisfaction – 5 stars
If you’re looking for a pair of dumbbells that look great, work great, costs less than buying individually, takes up minimal space and inspires you to push your workouts to the next level… get these immediately. You won’t regret it!
Gilissen –
Las mancuernas están muy bien, y a pesar de que intentamos quedarnoslas, no pudimos, pero el vendedor no puso una sola pega en la devolución y aunque tuvimos algunos problemas con el envío, el vendedor siempre fue de cara aportando soluciones. Los problemas pueden surgir en cualquier sitio, lo que marca la diferencia es como los gestionas. Aunque las mancuernas van muy bien, estas 5 estrellas no van por ellas sino por la gestión y el trato recibido durante todo el proceso que también es importante, sobretodo cuando surge algún problema.
SCHOEBEL –
Like many people the past week, I have been scrambling to find home gym equipment. While I was hesitant about the price at first ($399 at the time), you will find that you would probably pay alot more buying the individual pairs which take up more space.
After a week of use, I am highly satisfied with the dumbells. Easy to use, comfortable and highly durable.
It takes a workout or 2 to get used to the feel. Certain workouts (any chest press or squat) require little adjustment with your positioning and wrist, but never is range of motion limited.
Obviously these are more delicate than your local gym weights so DO NOT DROP by any means necessary. However, if handled with care, the feel becomes natural and you don’t feel like your holding little machines.
I highly recommend these dumbells. Fantastic value, a space saver and a great investment during these times and even after this all passes.
Edit: 5 months of heavy use. These have held up real well. No issues to date. Like others have mentioned, the weight discs have a slight give. I only noticed this after a month or 2. Nothing to worry about in my opinion. As long as you’re not dropping these hard into the base or onto the floor, these should last a while.
Edit #2: 9 months in and these are still holding up. There is some aesthetic wear and tear that doesn’t affect function. The chrome paint on the handle is starting to chip. Other than that, these are still proving to be highly durable.
D. Kim –
Este par de mancuernas son excelentes, ahorran espacio y son muy efectivas para mantener el mayor peso posible en mis ejercicios y con tan solo unos clicks de ajuste.
Ian H. –
Die Lieferung der Hanteln erfolgt in einem stabilen, gut gesicherten Karton. Der Zusammenbau der Hanteln ist einfach. Die Beschreibung ist sehr präzise und Schritt-für-Schritt aufgebaut; auch die deutsche Übersetzung ist hervorragend.
Die Scheiben liegen sicher in der Halterung, das heißt kein Klappern, kein Herausrutschen. Die Bauweise ist sehr kompakt und elegant, die Scheiben sind ein echter Handschmeichler. Das Konzept Viele-Hanteln-in-Einer spart erheblich an Platz, besonders wenn man keinen eigenen Fitnessraum hat.
Das Gewicht lässt sich mühelos verstellen. Gerade für App-geführten Trainingsprogramme, zum Beispiel Muscle-Booster (ebenfalls hervorragend), bei denen für unterschiedliche Übungen unterschiedliche Gewichte erforderliche werden, sind die Bowflex-Hanteln sehr gut geeignet. Auch bei Überkopf- und Schwungübungen sind die Hanteln sicher.
Wer konsequent trainiert, der sollte sich diese Hanteln anschaffen. Er und auch sie können sicher sein, ein Premiumprodukt zu erhalten, welches sich vor allen Dingen langfristig bezahlt macht.
David José –
Facil et simple d’utilisation, je recommande !