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Bowflex has Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells on sale for $299 (price in cart). Shipping is free.

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Key Features:
  • Includes 1-Year JRNY Membership
  • Each dumbbell adjust from 5 to 52.5 lb. in 2.5 lb. increments up to 25 lb.
  • Select the weight you want with the turn of the dial – no more picking up 30 different dumbbells to give you the results you want.
  • SelectTech App
    • Whether you're seeking a single workout or a full 6-week plan, now you can stay motivated and track your fitness progress like never before. Follow along with trainer-led workouts, tips, and 70 exercise programs.
  • Durable molding around metal plates provides for a smooth lift-off and quieter workouts.
  • With the wider weight range you can do heavy exercises such as shrugs and lunges as well as lighter exercises such as curls and raises.
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Bowflex SelectTech 552 pair is $300 at checkout.

https://www.bowflex.com/selecttec...aLXEdwmItX
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They are great! Just don't drop them. The mechanism that holds the plates in place is plastic.
My son and I (26 & 52) have been using a set of these in our gym for over a year now. Would never go back to plates, except when we are lifting over 52 lbs (have to use the plates for 100 lb presses but we don't do those very often).

They are great but I will say a stand is a must, at least for the 52 yr old! I bought the Nordictrack stand, it's half the price and works (use straps to secure the weight mounts).
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/nord...lsrc=aw.ds
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briannaw
11-24-2021 at 02:56 PM.
11-24-2021 at 02:56 PM.
Does anyone who owns these know a good way to add 2.5 pound increments to them? Or do you just make big jumps when you are doing progressive work?
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mddong
11-24-2021 at 03:22 PM.
11-24-2021 at 03:22 PM.
I had these for a few years and then switched to Powerblock. The 552s are only OK. Reasons:

I never really got used to the constant width. For some movements/lifts it was awkwward.
You have to be precise with the dial mechanism. I would often have to readjust the dial so it lined up with the weight setting just right - or it did not work (it stays locked in place). WHen doing a streaming workout requiring different weight settings, I would find myself scrambling to get it lined up etc. Powerblock is not perfect either however it is overall simpler to use.

The 552's grip actually has a nice feel.

Its not perfect however for the right price you may feel like you got a good deal and if that makes you more motivated to work out, that is priceless.
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dapurplert
11-24-2021 at 03:27 PM.
11-24-2021 at 03:27 PM.
Quote from MingoDynasty :
Can anyone recommend a good stand to go with these?

The stand Bowflex makes is great. I happened it. Ad a. Leftover at a Walmart a couple years ago for 30. Check all your Walmarts and make sure they don't have a stand stuck way back on a shelf somewhere
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MIA2TLV
11-24-2021 at 03:34 PM.
11-24-2021 at 03:34 PM.
It's crazy how during the lockdown people were selling them for 2-3x what they actually cost and now they're both in stock and on sale.
About 5 years ago a friend of mine was willing to sell me his for less than $100…still kicking myself for not buying his
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lojack323
11-24-2021 at 03:56 PM.
11-24-2021 at 03:56 PM.
If you're on the fence, these are a great space saver. Been using mine 3x a week for 7 years and they still work like new.
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amont624
11-24-2021 at 03:58 PM.
11-24-2021 at 03:58 PM.
Quote from hunnybunny1012 :
Are these any good? Trying to determine if I should get my man a pair for Christmas! It would kind of be a present for me too lol

So these are good. But powerblocks are better if you can buy those
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11-24-2021 at 04:11 PM.
11-24-2021 at 04:11 PM.
Quote from Aegann :
Sams selling Weider adjustable dumbbells for $200, anyone used them.
$200 must be in Sam's stores seeing $249 shipped with PLUS online.
I am debating between the Weider and the Core Fitness.
I have set of SelectTech and Powerblocks. For my quick move workouts the blocks suck.
Really only finding the Powerblocks enjoyable for bench pressing.
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11-24-2021 at 04:14 PM.
11-24-2021 at 04:14 PM.
If you end up needing more weight another alternative is to change the grip. You can get Amazon grips that add inches to the handle. This makes even the lighter weights even harder.

https://youtu.be/IjGOwXw7hwY
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11-24-2021 at 04:36 PM.
11-24-2021 at 04:36 PM.
Thanks. used cashback site and chase freedom + paypal to negate the sale tax
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11-24-2021 at 04:57 PM.
11-24-2021 at 04:57 PM.
Quote from lojack323 :
If you're on the fence, these are a great space saver. Been using mine 3x a week for 7 years and they still work like new.

Same here. Almost 8yrs old.
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11-24-2021 at 05:17 PM.
11-24-2021 at 05:17 PM.
Are these perfect? No. Are they easy to use and compact? Yes.

I've been using these regularly for about 5 years. I don't recall what I paid, but I have no buyer's remorse.
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11-24-2021 at 05:58 PM.
11-24-2021 at 05:58 PM.
Quote from MIA2TLV :
It's crazy how during the lockdown people were selling them for 2-3x what they actually cost and now they're both in stock and on sale.
About 5 years ago a friend of mine was willing to sell me his for less than $100…still kicking myself for not buying his
I bought my 1090s probably around 10 years ago now for about $360. It's insane how expensive these things still are, but I suppose everything is extremely expensive now.

For what it's worth, despite the excessive amount of plastic these are made of, in a decade with considerable use throughout, mine are still going strong. I have always been careful not to drop them though. I've had a few slipups throughout the years but fortunately nothing serious enough to actually break them. They will hold up if you take care of them. I'm personally planning to move up to the ironmasters at some point because the 90lbs isn't enough for most presses, I have to use some cheap spinlocks for the higher lifts and I hate them. But if you're good with the weight, since they can't be expanded, they aren't bad dumbbells
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11-24-2021 at 06:40 PM.
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Quote from mddong :
I had these for a few years and then switched to Powerblock. The 552s are only OK. Reasons:

I never really got used to the constant width. For some movements/lifts it was awkwward.
Just curious...which movements are awkward with these?
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mddong
11-24-2021 at 06:52 PM.
11-24-2021 at 06:52 PM.
Quote from briannaw :
Just curious...which movements are awkward with these?
I thought about this for a sec....

I would say any lifting exercise where the dumbell is close to the hip - the wide length will have the dumbell graze your hip or adjust to get it out of the way of your hip.

Another exercise is over head press....its OK however with regular dumbells I am used to the dumbells closer together when at the top of the movement.

Any movement where you are used to the dumbells being closer together will be limited by the wider length. Powerblock has a more standard width that I am used to. 552s are really not that bad....Its nice to have choices...
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Quote from briannaw :
Does anyone who owns these know a good way to add 2.5 pound increments to them? Or do you just make big jumps when you are doing progressive work?

Consider getting wrist sandbags? There are ~2lb variants.
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