Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells

For that special man in your life trying to get ripped, who doesn’t already have a good variety of weights, then the BowFlex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells make an outstanding value Christmas present. They really do have everything he’ll need for a variety of weight lifting exercises and workouts.

Features Of The BowFlex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells

* Each dumbbell can adjust from 5lbs to 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.

What Customers Say About Them

After a lot of consideration, I ended up purchasing the Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells to use with P90X Extreme Home Fitness Workout Program – 13 DVDs, Nutrition Guide, Exercise Planner. The program calls for a lot of different weights, and I was tired of leaving 8 different dumbbells lying around on the floor of my den. After using these for roughly three months, I am very pleased with…(click to read!)

I bought this product for use at home with my P90X DVDs. I needed a set of dumbbells that didn’t cost a fortune and didn’t take up a lot of space. These dumbbells from Bowflex fit the bill perfectly. They seem to be sturdily constructed, easily and quickly dial to the desired weight, and can be stowed in a corner….(click to read!)

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