Review Of The Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells: A Versatile Weight System

Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells (Pair)

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Product Description

If there's a special man in your life trying to get fit, who doesn't already own a good selection of weights, then the BowFlex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells make an excellent value Christmas gift. They really do have everything he'll need for a variety of weight lifting exercises.

Features Of The BowFlex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells

* Each dumbbell can adjust from 5 – 52.5 lbs,

* Adjustments go up in 2.5 lb increments,

* 15.75 inches long x 8 inches wide x 9 inches tall,

* Equivalent of 15 sets of weights in one,

* Easy to use dial system lets you switch the weight easily,

* Saves space when compared to traditional dumbbells,

* Five year warranty on weight plates, two years on parts.

Benefits Of The BowFlex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells

The best thing about these weights is the flexibility they will give you. They're fully adjustable all the way from 5 to 52.5 lbs, meaning that you don't need to have a whole set of weights to fulfill your workout needs.

The dial system that the weights use is quick and easy to operate, and will adjust the weight in 2.5 pound increments.

The fact that you can adjust the Bowflex weights means that they're perfect for those who don't have too much space where they live. The whole system is stored in one device, complete with the dial system to adjust the weight.

Even though this takes up a little more space than a standard pair of standalone weights, it's actually a lot more compact that you might expect given the range of weights that this set can produce.

The design itself is easy to hold, and the weights come with a stand so that you don't need to lift them all the way from the floor if you don't want to.

Drawbacks Of The BowFlex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells

One complaint with the older 2008 version of this set was the fact that parts of the whole set were made with plastic. With weights of up to 52 lbs, this could cause problems with some sets breaking.

Thankfully the newest set, made in 2009, now uses a metal construction and you won't need to worry about the dumbbells breaking. If you read any reviews complaining about the plastic design, know that this has now been fully rectified.

The price at first may also seem to be expensive to some. However, consider the cost of buying a set of different weights and you'll see that they quickly add up. With the BowFlex SelectTech system, you're getting a whole variety of weights at one reasonable price.

Is It Worth Buying These Adjustable Dumbbells?

There's no denying the fact that, as a gift, these dumbbells aren't cheap. However, in their category they are some of the highest rated and best selling dumbbells you can get.

This really is an all-in-one Christmas gift that'll give the special man in your life all he needs to perform a whole range of exercises with a variety of suitable weights.

Details

• Each dumbbell adjusts from 5 to 52.5 pounds; adjusts in 2.5-pound increments up to the first 25 pounds
• Lets you rapidly switch from one exercise to the next
• Combines 15 sets of weights into one, using a unique dial system
• Eliminates the need for multiple dumbbells cluttering your workout space
• Five-year warranty on weight plates, two-year warranty on parts