simplicity is key when working out, easy to use and its effectivness is almost immediatly felt. very little time lost between reps changing weight. Very highly Recommend for anyone wishing to do away with the hassel of changing bulky weights and minimizing time between reps.
i waited several months to justify buying. I wanted to make sure I liked the new program that I was using that needed heavier weights. These are pretty and with the stand it is awesome! Buy the stand. I think you could really easily hurt your back without the stand.
My Fiancee ordered this set as a mother's day present for me to use in conjunction with a workout DVD set. I cannot say how much I absolutely LOVE these weights. They take up SO much less room than a full set of weights with the same range and are VERY easy to use. I got them two weeks early and have used them every single day since then. This has to be the BEST equipment purchase that he has made for me.
I had an old set of 552s, but the movers broke them (don't really see how as I abused them at times with no problems). Theses are a nice update. The only con is the length, but in an adjustable dumbbell that cannot be helped.
I just finished BeachBody's INSANITY to prepare for P90X and thoroughly researched what was need equipment wise and all arrows pointed to the Bowflex SelectTech 552s. I love them...you can dial in to the weight needed very fast during rest periods and the best things is you don't have to have 3-4 sets of dumbells lying around you in the way. Thanks, Bowflex! PS- thanks for running your promotion for the free stand and free shipping! That sealed the deal!
Pros: Compact, Durable, Easy To Use, Multifunctional