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Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells | 
| Brand: Bowflex
Category: Sports
List Price: $549.00
Buy New: $399.00
as of 3/18/2010 12:02 CDT details
You Save: $150.00 (27%)
New (8) Used (3) from $335.99
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  129 reviews
Sales Rank: 107
Shipping Weight (lbs): 121.5
Dimensions (in): 24 x 22 x 14
MPN: 100130
Model: 100130
UPC: 708447506191
EAN: 0708447505774
ASIN: B001ARYU58
Release Date: August 21, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 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 |
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Amazon.com Product Description
If you want to get a good strength workout at home, but don't have much space, the Bowflex 552 SelectTech Dumbbells are an ideal solution. Newly designed, the innovative pair of 552 SelectTech Dumbbells combines 15 sets of weights into one using a unique dial system. It's one of the most space-efficient and flexible strength-training options available with its unique and effective design. With just the turn of a dial, you can automatically change your resistance on each dumbbell from 5 pounds all the way up to 52.5 pounds of weight. It adjusts in 2.5-pound increments (up to 25 pounds), enabling you to gradually increase your strength without bulking up. Specifications: 
Change the dumbbell's weight with just the turn of a dial. | 
The SelectTech 552 dumbbells adjust from 5 pounds all the way up to 52.5 pounds of weight. | | - Weight Range: 5 to 52.5 lbs (2.27 to 23.8 kg) for each dumbbell
- Exercises Available: 30+
- Weight Settings: 15
- Weight Settings in pounds: 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15, 17.5, 20, 22.5, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, and 52.5 pounds
- Dumbbell Dimensions (Each): 15.75 inches long by 8 inches wide by 9 inches tall
- Weight (Each): 52.5 pounds / 23.8 kg
Leg Exercises: - Wide squats
- Calf raises
- Stationary lunges
- Stiff-leg dead lift
- Reverse lunge
- Side lunge
Back Exercises: - Alternating rows
- Wide row
- Dead lift
Chest Exercises: - Flat chest press
- Incline chest press
- Flat fly
- Incline fly
- Decline chest press
Abdominal Exercises: - Ab crunch
- Reverse crunch
- Lying trunk rotation
- Twisting side crunch
- Lying leg raise
Arm Exercises: - Standing curls
- Concentration curls
- Incline bench curls
- Scott curls
- Overhead triceps extension
- Triceps kickback
- Lying triceps extension
- Hammer curls
Shoulder Exercises: - Standing shoulder press
- Lateral raise
- Seated overhead press
- Front raise
- Rear delt row
- Shrugs
Manufacturer's Warranty
Two-year limited warranty on all parts; five-year warranty on weight plates; one-year warranty on labor
Product Description
Dial up results! The power of 30 standard dumbbells is in these redesigned SelectTech Dumbbells by Bowflex. Each dumbbell adjusts from 5 to 52.5 lbs., allowing you to build strength, loose weight and feel great! Compact and durable.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 129
 ATHLETE'S READ THIS FIRST March 16, 2010
fandangokb (Venice Beach, CA)
Why buy an entire gym worth of weights when you can get them all in one package? That's what I thought too when I bought these for my upcoming P90X routine. The design is super cool and will fit almost anywhere in your house or apartment so convenient storage is not really an issue. The issue is comes with durability and basic functionality. If you are already in good shape, or you know what, even if you're not but you want to move quickly between your work outs you may find this weight set absolutely maddening. I've had them for 3 weeks and they've "malfunctioned" twice already costing me huge chunks of time out of my work out. You cannot quickly switch from weight to weight because the weights have to be delicately and perfectly set back into the base or something my pop out of place. When that happens its nothing short of a HUGE B**** to get them back in place. Generally, I'm glad I got them. They do exactly what they're supposed to do, but if you're really trying to work hard from set to set, you'll find them frustrating as you have to stop and slowly put them back, dial in your weight carefully and then go on to the next thing. I have a sinking feeling this product won't last in the long run, but they are an excellent short term solution.
 Met expectations March 15, 2010
Barbara in St. Louis (St. Louis)
I ordered these Dumbbells for my son, who had seen them on Amazon.com. These were a gift for his 21st birthday. He LOVES them! They offer him flexibility in adding and subtracting weights that he couldn't get with his other separate dumbbells. For women, it offers flexibility in just "dialing up" the smaller weights also. Plus, since he's in college and living in a house, space is limited. This set is awesome in conserving space. It's obviously an investment, but for the serious athlete or fitness person, it's well worth it.
 Why I went with Iron... March 13, 2010
Kevin R. Sherman
I spent a *long* time researching this and ultimately chose to go with iron dumbbells. It was a hard decision that was finalized when I went to check them out at Dick's Sporting Goods. Simply put, the display models at Dick's didn't work. On one of the dumbbells, the dial didn't turn at all - and on the other, they both turned freely, but no matter what setting you put it on, the same weights were selected when you lifted the bar. I asked the guy at Dick's about that, and he say 'yeah, those things always break within a few weeks of us putting new display models out there.' Now, I realize that display models are *not* well taken care of. I'm sure they get more than normal use/abuse - high school kids, morons, etc. But I've got kids, and my kids have friends, and it would only be a matter of time before someone tried to lift them - and set them down too harshly and then I'd have problems. And once they break, they're unusable.
Right across from the SelectTech's were the iron dumbbells. Not as sexy, not as space efficient, not as cool - but they'll outlast me - and someday I'll be able to hand them down to my son, or donate them, or whatever. I wouldn't even expect the SelectTech's to last 10 years before making their pilgrimage to the curb. And that would be with careful use and treating them well.
Long story short, for about the same amount of money, I can get the same weight variations without the stress of making sure I always treat them gingerly. This was made easier by already having iron dumbbells from 10-25 lbs... so I'm already half way there.
Maybe I'd consider these if I was single, or if space was my biggest concern. Amazon has great racks for storing the iron dumbbells - and while not overflowing with space, I'm not too constrained either.
I made the right decision for me... thank you to everyone that posted their positive and negative feedback. Like I said, this was a tough decision.
Amazing Equipment March 13, 2010
Ryan Zarzecki (Chicago Illinois)
I would have to say, out of the many dumbbells I've used, this is the best one! The weights are durable, and easy to work with. And the best part is when doing strip sets, you can switch the weight fast and effective. Very Happy with this product!
Bowflex gone wrong March 12, 2010
W. Kipp (NORTH AURORA, IL, US)
I have continued problems getting the weights out of its sleeve and then turning the dial at the end to change weight, at times it will not move or is very tight. I was and am surprised and dissappointed with my purchase. There are times were everything is fine and easy to use which is nice but mostly time consuming trying to get them to work properly. I could not recommend this product.
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