I have several Bowflex products and love each of them. they are designed to look nice, be safe, and save a lot of space for a wonderful and efficient home gym. The products are designed to be easy to set up and last a long time. I get a wonderful workout at home during my lunchtimes without ever having to go to a gym. I highly recommend these dumbbells (and all Bowflex products).
Pros: Comfortable, Durable, Easy Storage, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use, Quiet, Strengthens
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from nautilus.comBy bowflexpwr, bowflexpwr, April 21, 2022
Hello! We are SO happy to hear that you are enjoying not only your Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells but your additional Bowflex products as well. Your feedback is very much valued and appreciated. We wish you the best on your fitness goals! -Bowflex Team
It's really bulky. It's really difficult to use both dumbbells at the same time when you need to keep them in front of you. They keep bumping to each other. Plus the shipping took over 4 months!
Order this as a gift for myself along with the rack after maintaining a 240lb weight loss for over a year. So glad I choose this as my gift to myself. It fits in my townhouse easily and has already elevated my workouts. First major fitness equipment purchase and I'm more then satisfied.
Product has gotten noticeably cheaper in construction overs
on June 25, 2021
Posted by: PDX weekend warrior
from Portland, OR
Verified Purchase:Yes
My wife and I used to wait once or twice a week consistently for resistance training. We were replacing a Nother set of Nautilus/Bowflex adjustable hand weights that was approximately 10- 12 years old. Although the weights themselves are very similar to the older model, the base has gotten noticeably cheaper and flimsier. That is a distinct downgrading in the quality of this product. Although it has always been necessary to very carefully set the weight back in the base, now that the base is flimsy plastic, I am concerned that it is much more likely to break.
Pros: Easy To Use
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from nautilus.comBy bowflexpwr, bowflexpwr, April 21, 2022
Hey there - We're happy to hear that your dumbbells are easy to use, and that you chose to stick with Bowflex! We're sorry to hear that you feel that the quality of the dumbbell base has changed since your previous dumbbell order. We strive to use the best quality materials for all of our machines, and we assure you that the dumbbell base is sturdy, and made to last. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Customer Care team - we're happy to help! Our Live Chat team can be found online at https://www.bowflex.com/ by using the Live Chat link at the top right of the page when our agents are available. We are open Sunday - Saturday from 7am to 6pm PST. You can also speak us over the phone at at (800) 605-3369, Monday - Friday from 6am to 5pm and Saturday from 7 AM to 4 PM PST. - Bowflex Team
The handles are a bit too fat making the grip loose, since the weights wiggle either way it feels a bit unsteady. If it were a straight bar it'd be better. I worry about longevity since so many repair kits exist for it too. But they do allow for more weight without taking up the space.