Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells (2009 Model)
July 31, 2009 by admin
Filed under dumbbells & hand weights
Dumbbells (or dumb bells) are a great way to build up your strength without taking up too much space. In our first of a series of dumbbell reviews, we start with the latest model of the Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells, which combines 15 sets of weights into one using a unique dial system.
How’s that for a high tech design!
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. It’s one of the most space-efficient and flexible strength-training options available with its unique and effective design. Automatically change your resistance on each dumbbell from 5 pounds all the way up to 52.5 pounds of weight with just one turn of the dial. It adjusts in 2.5-pound increments (up to 25 pounds), enabling you to gradually increase your strength without bulking up.
Specifications:
- 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
With just the turn of a dial you can change or adjust the dumbbell’s weight. |
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This photo shows how the SelectTech 552 dumbbells adjust from 5 lbs to 52.5 lbs of weight. |
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
With the Bowflex SelectTech 553 Dumbbells, the biggest benefit is that you will not have to buy different pairs of dumbbells with varying weights, so you save both space AND money.
This product comes with our highest recommendation!
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Istas on Sun, 2nd Aug 2009 11:19 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing!
Extremely easy to use and such a great product. The quality of the weights is great and the handles are really comfortable.
Yatin on Mon, 3rd Aug 2009 3:35 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
JUST BUY IT!
I bought the model from two years ago and all I have to say is that its a great product. Worth EVERY PENNY.
Lindsey on Mon, 3rd Aug 2009 10:10 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
I waited far to long
I have been on the fence for about a year since I first started reading reviews on the SelectTech’s .
Anonymous on Mon, 3rd Aug 2009 2:34 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Like these dumbells but sometimes too big for certain exercises
Just a short little review from me. These babies are nice and sturdy and save you a lot of room, if you have been buying separate weights like I have over the years.
Idalee on Mon, 3rd Aug 2009 5:39 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love these weights
I did a lot of research before buying these. I am very happy I went with the Bowflex. They were about $75-$100 more than some of the other adjustable dumbbells I looked at, but…
Fancy on Tue, 4th Aug 2009 12:25 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
Some minor glitches, but overall very good.
I’m generally very happy with these dumbells. I’m a little underwhelmed with their warranty of only 2 years.
Batu on Tue, 4th Aug 2009 3:10 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Equipment
My wife and I both use these Dumbbells. They are really amazing so far no problems to report. They sure take up less room than a complete set of dumbbells. We really like them!
Shoshana on Tue, 4th Aug 2009 5:08 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great gift
Bought these for my son at college and he loves them. He lifts weights for sports like Lacrosse and thninks they are great.
Anonymous on Tue, 4th Aug 2009 8:29 am
1.0 out of 5 stars
Lack Durability
I’m disappointed. We had a set of these in my clinic in Iraq (Physical Therapy). The obvious reason for selecting adjustable weights was that they only take up a small space and…
Idonia on Tue, 4th Aug 2009 11:22 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for P90X!!!
I ordered these dumbbells well into Phase III of P90X and I wish I would’ve done it sooner. They are perfect for the P90X program.