We bought these as we haven't been able to continue weight training at the gym since the pandemic started. The weights are easy to use and versatile. Both me and my spouse are able to use them, even though we have different strength levels. I'm very happy with the weights and would highly recommend to anyone! #sweepstakes
Pros: Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use, Quiet
Cons: Heavy / Bulky
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from nautilus.comBy bowflexpwr, bowflexpwr, April 21, 2022
Hello. We are happy to hear that after your much anticipated wait for your Bowflex SelectTech 552 DUmbbell kit that you have finally received them. We are glad you as well as your husband can get great use out of them and wish you the best on your fitness journeys! -Bowflex Team
This product is a gratis buy for a home gym. You can work out without problem and is very easy to use and have great grip. I definetly recomend this product.
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 Alex. We are SO thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells. The grip and dial system make for an easier product so we are happy you are enjoying those features. We wish you the best on your fitness journey! -Bowflex Team
This is a decent option to enhance a set of free weights. We were going to replace our free weights with this set and decided not to, as this set is bulky and doesn't work well for all exercises. We suggest buying this IN ADDITION to a free weight set--not as a replacement for one.
A little disappointed that the 2.5 lb increments stops at 25 lbs. But it's great for doing most things. The handles have silicone-like material so it's not that serrated metal of the larger Bowflex set (also have those). They are a little awkward and bulky for certain movements. Sometimes at higher weights, it's a little harder to guide them back in the base, but it's not something that would ever deter me from using them. I would absolutely purchase again, great space saver for an at-home gym.
Pros: Comfortable, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from nautilus.comBy bowflexpwr, bowflexpwr, April 21, 2022
Hey there - It's wonderful to hear that your 552 dumbbells are a great space saver for your home workout space! We appreciate and value your feedback regarding the size and weight increments, and your feedback has been noted. We wish you the best on your fitness journey! We are rooting for you! - Bowflex Team
My fiance and I use these weights for our daily workouts. I was honestly unable to use them more than once due to how bulky they were. I couldn't do the movements of my workout without hitting myself or adjusting. I knew they would be large, but for me, these are way too big to be functional for what I need. He is going to continue trying to use them and see how they work for his workouts. I do think height/arm length likely have some influence and wish I could have used these more, since they are super convenient for storage/space saving. Overall, disappointed, especially having to wait almost 6 months for them to arrive.
Pros: Durable, Easy Storage
Cons: Hard To Use, Heavy / Bulky, Uncomfortable
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from nautilus.comBy bowflexpwr, bowflexpwr, April 21, 2022
Hey Aly - We're so sorry to hear that your 552 dumbbells aren't comfortable for you to use. We do hope that your fiancé is enjoying your dumbbells - we love how convenient it is to change weight, and store! If there is anything we can do to help, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Customer Care team! 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
I was excited to finally receive these after waiting several months to get them. However, I was a bit disappointed with them. I'm not sure I would recommend these to someone. I'm pretty on the fence still, but I've listed my pros and cons below. CONS: Extremely bulky/long making simple workouts very uncomfortable, limiting, or not at all for safety concerns. The handle/grip should have been a better design to help grip these with sweaty hands. Would have been nice to have a better way to lock these into their base instead of the cheap strap. They feel pretty cheap with so much plastic design. PROS: Purchase price to weight ratio is a money saver. Big space saver instead of having multiple dumbbells or plates lying around. For the exercises you can safely perform, it does its intended job. #sweepstakes
Pros: Easy Storage, Easy To Set Up, Quiet
Cons: Heavy / Bulky, Not Very Practical, Uncomfortable
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from nautilus.comBy bowflexpwr, bowflexpwr, April 21, 2022
Hey there - We're happy to hear that you like your 552 dumbbells! We appreciate your feedback surrounding the dumbbells, and we will pass your feedback along to our development team. If you are having trouble with the grips, we suggest trying your workout while wearing lifting gloves to see if that helps. We wish you the very best of luck with your fitness journey, and happy lifting! - Bowflex Team