Bowflex selecttech 552 Dumbbells-An Investment to Your Healthy Lifestyle

I purchased bowflex selecttech 552 dumbbells rather than purchasing a complete dumbbell set mainly because who actually has space for all that junk? I've recently been using bowflex 552 dumbbells for 7 days right now and I'm pleased with the sturdy construction, very simple design, and overall simple to use. My only problem and concern was that a number of reveiws talked about the chance of the weights rattling and people were concerned they could drop off? I'd not heard this before, so I researched it more and although the PowerBlock dumbells had gotten good reviews, I simply could not get past just how unpleasant they were, and the fact that they used a magnetic pin to keep the weights in.

The dials, in my opinion, are ten times a lot easier than the magnetic pins of PowerBlocks, and these Bowflex dumbells look ten times more fashionable (our gymnasium equipment is on our loft, so yes my wife and I have a style standard). These types of dumbells are about 15 in . long, but neither of us have any issues with their size (I think the PowerBlocks were only a 3 inch difference anyways).

You just turn the dial to your preferred weight in 2. 5lb increments up to 25lbs, then 5lb increments to 50lbs (max 52. 5lbs). The 2. 5lb increments are especially helpful for anyone like me who has just begun weight lifting and the jump from 15-20lbs (for example) is a little much in most cases, which is why having a 17. 5lb option is so great

Another excellent feature is the potential to apply offset weights. For example, you can choose 10lbs on one side and 15lbs on the different side of a single dumbbell for a total weight of 12. 5lbs. What this does, however, is provide you the ability to work on pronation and supination of the wrist when doing curls and such. Since one side of the weight weighs more, you possibly can work both the bicep and also wrist at the same moment when doing your regular routine.

The only downside to this kind of product is it is overall dimension. These dumbbells are BIG. Because of the overall length from dial to dial it could be slightly difficult to perform several exercises 2 dumbbells come into close proximity. It's a minor inconvenience and has not stopped me from doing any particular exercise. As a result, though, I give the product 4/5 stars. I also highly recommend these to a full-range dumbbell set, particularly if you travel since these are easily transportable.

There is also a safety aspect that stops the removal of the dumbbells from the stand if a weight has not been totally selected. I read the guidelines and carried out the tests to make sure the locking system functioned the right way and was amazed with it. Basically, you can't remove the handle if a weight on either side has not been fully selected by the dial.

We are really happy with bowflex selecttech 552 dumbbells, and I hope you enjoy your Bowflex SelectTechs as much as we enjoy ours!

Source : Amazon User Review