Customer reviews from nautilus.com
BowFlex - SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells - Black
Average customer rating
4.8
(7,135 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 7,135 reviews
5 Stars
6,018
4 Stars
993
3 Stars
78
2 Stars
26
1 Star
20
99%of customers recommend this product.
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6,877 out of
6,969)
Customer Reviews for BowFlex - SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells - Black
Posted by: bazooka
from mexico
Verified Purchase:Yes
Everybody can have a competitve personal gym with just few tools. Works great!!
Pros: Compact, Easy To Use, Multifunctional
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting nautilus.com
Posted by: bake
from West sacto, Ca
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Would sure like the rest of my order! You sure took my money fast but take your time getting the product to me.
Cons: Have only received one dumbbell.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting nautilus.com
Posted by: Carlie
from San Jose
Verified Purchase:Yes
I use them daily at home and bring them with when on the road or traveling. They are easier to transport than a bunch of dumbbells. Just wish the straps to secure weights to stand were quicker and easier to do/undo.
Pros: Durable, Easy To Use
Cons: Uncomfortable
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from nautilus.comBy bowflexpwr, bowflexpwr, July 13, 2025
Hey Carlie - happy to hear it! - Bowflex Team
Written by a customer while visiting nautilus.com
Posted by: Matthew Wechter
from Glen head NY
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Immediately opened the one box and was so unhappy with the balance of the dumbbell. I tried to set up for a return with them unused in the box. Then found out that a 30 day moneyback guarantee is bogus. I was being forced to pay 20% restocking fee +150 shipping. I let them know they were brand new in the box and no need for a 20% restocking fee if they were opened and used. Also offered to ship back on my own dime and was denied. So if I chose to return I would lose half my money. I've gotten no response to try to continue conversation on returning these. I have never been treated like this from any company to return something. This makes no sense in a time when I can write letters to everybody on the Internet that rates this equipment and affect the company. I totally feel like I got scammed terrible experience.
Cons: Heavy / Bulky, Uncomfortable
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from nautilus.comBy bowflexpwr, bowflexpwr, July 13, 2025
Thank you so much for the feedback. We apologize for any inconveniences this has caused. If you're in need of any additional support please contact our Consumer Experience team at 888.878.9011.
--BowFlex Fitness Team
--BowFlex Fitness Team
Written by a customer while visiting nautilus.com
Posted by: Pd3653
from Manchester, Mo.
Verified Purchase:Yes
When using the dumbells and the Bowflex bench workouts are great. Can certainly see a difference in my muscle tone after a few weeks. Love the product!
Pros: Easy To Use, Great Quality Durable
Cons: No cons
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting nautilus.com
Customer Rating
1
Why I won't ever buy a Bowflex product again
on February 4, 2022
Posted by: Feeling Ripped (off)
from Oakland
Verified Purchase:Yes
I never had a chance to use my dumbbell set since it arrived with a defective dial. Overall the product contained a lot of plastic and small moving parts. Even if they weren't damaged upon arrival, I'd be surprised if they held up very long.
Cons: Flimsy
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting nautilus.com
Customer Rating
1
Horrible
on August 8, 2018
Posted by: Jim
from Mississauga, Ontario
Verified Purchase:No
Very cheaply made don't lock in place safely and awkward to dial
Cons: Flimsy, Heavy / Bulky, Not Effective, Uncomfortable
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting nautilus.com
Customer Rating
1
Half a workout, Extra hassle returning.
on February 14, 2022
Posted by: Kirk
from Layton, Utah
Verified Purchase:No
When I got the XTREME Home Gym, I used it to work out for a couple of weeks. Because the resistance doesn't actually kick in until you are halfway through the motion, you dont get a great workout, and it doesn't get the whole muscle. I contacted the Bowflex team to return the product which they were very helpful. However, after returning the machine, I've had to call multiple times, each time taking over 2 hours, to figure out why my refund hasnt come. I still haven't gotten a refund and its been over a month since they received my machine. Dont go through the hassle, get free weights instead.
Pros: Durable
Cons: Not Effective
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting nautilus.com