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Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells (Pair) - $349 + tax + Free Shipping

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Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells (Pair) - $349 + tax + Free Shipping

These adjustable dumbbells replace 15 sets of weights. Weights adjust from 5 to 52.5 lbs in 2.5 lb increments up to the first 25 lbs. Easy-to-use selection dials for adjusting weights. They are sold as a pair. Easily switch from one exercise to next and with the turn of a dial you can change your resistance, enabling you to gradually increase your strength. Versatile workout for your legs, back, chest, abs, shoulders and arms. Compatible with the free Bowflex SelectTech® training App for iOS and Android.


https://www.bowflex.com/selecttec...00131.html
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RespectMyAuthoritay
11-21-2020 at 12:03 PM.
11-21-2020 at 12:03 PM.
Quote from vince1015 :
In for a set hopefully they don't take all 3 months. Is it possible to upgrade the weights? Seems like I should be able to grab som more of the heavier plates for increased weight.

With this one you can't upgrade, you have to get the 1090 model , which is out of stock. If you want expandable powerblock is the best be
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11-21-2020 at 02:35 PM.
11-21-2020 at 02:35 PM.
Seems like you also can't expand on the core fitness adjustables. And they're oos as well as the 90lb powerblocks. I've been looking at pepin as well as the nüobells.
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Mkrjurand
11-22-2020 at 03:39 AM.
11-22-2020 at 03:39 AM.
Can't wait for when the pandemic ends and the bottom falls out on the home exercise equipment market and you start seeing a crapload of these flooding Craigslist for half off retail or better. So many people panic bought stuff that they'll only ever use a few times and then look to dump it for whatever they can get, get that rainy day fund going for when it starts raining dumbbells.
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BernieMacGaming
11-22-2020 at 06:46 AM.
11-22-2020 at 06:46 AM.
Picked these up from best buy about a month ago for same price. Delivered within a week. Best Buy emailed me when they came back in stock and ordered right away. Best buy link incase anyone is interested: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/bowf...Id=5845062
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11-22-2020 at 06:33 PM.
11-22-2020 at 06:33 PM.
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I agree. There are creative ways to get more out of 50 for most people, unless you are hardcore body builder types .
That is not true at all. 50 lbs is incredibly light for anything meaningful. Sure these would seem nice when you just start out. But just in a few months, almost everyone will outgrow them.
The whole process of building muscle is progressive overloading. With a 50 lb limit, that would stop happening pretty soon and then most people are in for a world of disappointment when they say no gains or any meaningful change of body composition.
This is not suitable for almost any compound exercise: deadlifts, bench press, shoulder press, squats, rows etc. There would be no significant growth with these after the honeymoon period is over.
Yes once can have a set for doing bicep curls or lateral raises. But for most people they will need the powerblock 90 lbs at least, but more preferably a barbell and a squat rack.
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11-22-2020 at 06:59 PM.
11-22-2020 at 06:59 PM.
Any real-world feedback? I've been doing research and it seems like these aren't great as they seem on paper.
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11-22-2020 at 07:03 PM.
11-22-2020 at 07:03 PM.
Quote from imjimmy :
That is not true at all. 50 lbs is incredibly light for anything meaningful. Sure these would seem nice when you just start out. But just in a few months, almost everyone will outgrow them.
The whole process of building muscle is progressive overloading. With a 50 lb limit, that would stop happening pretty soon and then most people are in for a world of disappointment when they say no gains or any meaningful change of body composition.
This is not suitable for almost any compound exercise: deadlifts, bench press, shoulder press, squats, rows etc. There would be no significant growth with these after the honeymoon period is over.
Yes once can have a set for doing bicep curls or lateral raises. But for most people they will need the powerblock 90 lbs at least, but more preferably a barbell and a squat rack.
These aren't ideal for most of the exercises you've mentioned. They're not designed to handled by the plates, and they're too bulky to allow for a proper shoulder press without worrying about them hitting together. The design also causes the weight to be uncomfortable when resting in preparation for a bench press.

For bicep curls, skull crushers, shoulder flyes, etc. a 52.5 pound max weight should be enough to last most people a long time.
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11-23-2020 at 01:44 PM.
11-23-2020 at 01:44 PM.
Quote from imjimmy :
That is not true at all. 50 lbs is incredibly light for anything meaningful. Sure these would seem nice when you just start out. But just in a few months, almost everyone will outgrow them.
By this logic . remind me of this clip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c...ilVE&t=18s
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11-23-2020 at 02:07 PM.
11-23-2020 at 02:07 PM.
Quote from MICHAELSD :
Any real-world feedback? I've been doing research and it seems like these aren't great as they seem on paper.
I got these from Dicks in April after the gyms shut down. I always used the cardio equipment pre-Covid but started using the exercise routines on the Bowflex app 3-4 times a week and it has been a great experience! I also bought the stand, which I recommend doing, and a bench. I am a woman in my 40's and the highest weight I am currently using is 22.5. My husband, who used weighs at the gym before Covid also uses these regularly. He is using the highest weight for 1 or 2 exercises, but just does a few more reps. I am extremely happy to have had them in the house for the past 6 months!
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11-23-2020 at 07:46 PM.
11-23-2020 at 07:46 PM.
Quote from imjimmy :
That is not true at all. 50 lbs is incredibly light for anything meaningful. Sure these would seem nice when you just start out. But just in a few months, almost everyone will outgrow them.
The whole process of building muscle is progressive overloading. With a 50 lb limit, that would stop happening pretty soon and then most people are in for a world of disappointment when they say no gains or any meaningful change of body composition.
This is not suitable for almost any compound exercise: deadlifts, bench press, shoulder press, squats, rows etc. There would be no significant growth with these after the honeymoon period is over.
Yes once can have a set for doing bicep curls or lateral raises. But for most people they will need the powerblock 90 lbs at least, but more preferably a barbell and a squat rack.
You just need to use leverage to your advantage, 5x5 or 3x10 is also not the only way to build muscle and it's definitely not the way to get yourself into really good shape that can actually translate to other sports/activities
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11-23-2020 at 08:10 PM.
11-23-2020 at 08:10 PM.
Quote from MICHAELSD :
These aren't ideal for most of the exercises you've mentioned. They're not designed to handled by the plates, and they're too bulky to allow for a proper shoulder press without worrying about them hitting together. The design also causes the weight to be uncomfortable when resting in preparation for a bench press.

For bicep curls, skull crushers, shoulder flyes, etc. a 52.5 pound max weight should be enough to last most people a long time.
Good post. I don't disagree.
So these are good for some supplementary exercise. The ones that you mentioned - mainly isolation exercises - are good for someone who is already adept at the basic exercises which build your body strength. Any fitness program needs to start with core compound exercises and unfortunately these dumbbells are not good for that. And there in lies the danger, most people buy them in the hopes of having an all in exercise regime for which these are completely inadequate. It's great as a supplement to the gym, but on it's own not good enough.
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11-23-2020 at 08:13 PM.
11-23-2020 at 08:13 PM.
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You just need to use leverage to your advantage, 5x5 or 3x10 is also not the only way to build muscle and it's definitely not the way to get yourself into really good shape that can actually translate to other sports/activities
Most of the research is pretty clear on this. 5 sets with 20-25 reps won't do much in terms of hypertrophy. Even pro sports players in soccer, tennis etc - do heavier weights, along with a lighter regime for flexibility. Unless someone is into professional sports, for normal people who don't have tons of time, to improve your body composition and get to a decent body fat % you need to do progressive overloading. Sure, you can do isometric exercises but most people are not disciplined enough to do that.
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11-23-2020 at 08:16 PM.
11-23-2020 at 08:16 PM.
Quote from CalmLaborer927 :
By this logic . remind me of this clip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c...ilVE&t=18s [youtube.com]
That was hilarious. Thanks for sharing.
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11-23-2020 at 08:19 PM.
11-23-2020 at 08:19 PM.
Quote from MICHAELSD :
Any real-world feedback? I've been doing research and it seems like these aren't great as they seem on paper.
I have powerblock and Bowflex both. Depending on your needs the Bowflex is really good. I prefer their mechanism to poweblocks and changing weights is simple. They are also pretty robust (come with a stand) and last for a long time without maintenance.

As I mentioned in the other post, please have reasonable expectations with them. You will likely outgrow them in a few months and you can't use these to completely transform your body because of the weight limitation. But for selected isolation exercises and supplementary fitness regime - these are unbeatable value. Imagine the luxury of being able to knock out lateral raises or bicep curls at 2 am in the night if you're bored..
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11-24-2020 at 12:41 AM.
11-24-2020 at 12:41 AM.
Quote from imjimmy :
Most of the research is pretty clear on this. 5 sets with 20-25 reps won't do much in terms of hypertrophy. Even pro sports players in soccer, tennis etc - do heavier weights, along with a lighter regime for flexibility. Unless someone is into professional sports, for normal people who don't have tons of time, to improve your body composition and get to a decent body fat % you need to do progressive overloading. Sure, you can do isometric exercises but most people are not disciplined enough to do that.
Progressive overloading can be acheived in many ways, really what you want to acheive is increased intensity not just resistance that's only 1 variable. Some ways I can think of are increased reps, decreased rest between sets, increase speed, super slow reps, play around with leverage. Anyone who thinks they cannot get in very good shape with a pair of 52.5# DBs doesn't really know how to exercise.
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