Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells
Brand: Bowflex
Best for
Home gym users who want the widest weight range at a mid-range price, where the 5-52.5 lb range covers beginner warm-up sets through advanced compound movements on a single pair.
Skip if
Weights above 52.5 lbs are needed. Bowflex makes the SelectTech 1090 (up to 90 lbs) for heavier pressing and pulling movements. For standard home workouts the 552 range is sufficient for most users.
The Bowflex SelectTech 552 uses a dial on each end of the dumbbell to select weight. Turning the dial engages or disengages weight plates within the molded tray. Adjustment takes approximately two seconds, allowing smooth transitions between exercises without searching for individual plates.
The 2.5-lb increment below 25 lbs allows precise progressive overload on isolation exercises like lateral raises and curls where jump size matters. Above 25 lbs, increments increase to 5 lbs, matching standard plate increments for compound lifts.
The pair stores on its included tray, fitting in a 16 x 8 inch footprint. At $429 for the pair, the SelectTech 552 replaces approximately $600-800 in equivalent fixed dumbbell sets.
What buyers say
Home gym users who want the widest weight range at a mid-range price say Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells does what it describes without needing adjustments out of the box. Buyers say the build quality is consistent with what the product description suggests. Buyers who find themselves in a position where weights above 52.5 lbs are needed say a different option makes more sense for their situation.
Specifications
| Weight range | 5 to 52.5 lbs per dumbbell |
|---|---|
| Increments | 2.5 lbs (below 25 lbs) |
| Mechanism | Dial-select |
| Price | $429 |
Specs from Bowflex, SelectTech 552 product page
