Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells (Pair)

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The general consensus in our office was that we loved them but we can see why they could get a bad press as they look so unlike a traditional dumbbell.

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That makes it perfect for everything from high-rep moves like raises and flyes, to heavyweight leg exercises like deadlifts, snatches and front squats. Removing the clanging of metal, you can enjoy more peaceful training allowing you to focus on your training goals. This adjustable weight set is a little bit different but offers incredible versatility thanks to some pretty clever design work.Despite the square design, these dumbbells are actually incredibly comfortable in use and the handles have some of the best padding we have seen of all the dumbbells we reviewed. We consider how many dumbbell sets they replace, the maximum weight load, the warranty, whether they are expandable, and the adjustment type. If you decide to upgrade from the 2-24 KG (552) to the 5-60 KG (560)*, the App can seamlessly switch modes to support the new Dumbbell (*560 not yet available for international markets). The handle on this dumbbell is very comfortable to use and has a good amount of grip which is ideal for lifting heavier weights.

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If purchasing in the UK or Europe, the weight is in kilograms, whereas the originals are designed in lbs. I would recommend opting for hex style rubber dumbbells for durability and safety," says Zack George, Crossfit athlete and UK's fittest man 2020 (so, y'know, listen up), who swears by Wolverson Fitness's dumbbells. Unlike hex dumbbells such as these awesome JTX Fitness Hex Dumbbells, you must manually undo the spinlock on each side of each dumbbell.The weights that this set of adjustable dumbbells provide is; (4, 7, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 27, 30, 32, 34, 36, 39, 41kg) which totals 17 different weights.

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The dial can become stuck on the cheaper selectorised dumbbells; in some cases, the discs have fallen off – something we have experienced first-hand! The good thing is that even if you are looking for a temporary replacement to your usual gym routine, these should retain a high resale value if you did want to sell them on when gyms re-open. Our advice is to purchase whichever set is cheaper at the time – we don’t believe there to be much difference in quality. Though it will inevitably take a little longer to change the load of a spinlock set, compared to the efficiency of pricier dial and digital options, these dumbbells are speedier than most thanks to their smooth-moving collars. Everything about this product oozes quality, from the sturdy base to the smooth rounded weights and the comfortable rubber grip.

We found loading the weights into the holding dock could be a bit clunky but, once there, the dial worked a treat when changing the load. Users were pleased with the space-saving design, value for money, and ease of changing between weights. The style of these dumbbells is very similar to the Bowflex Selecttech 552 that we put in position one and if that wasn’t available this could easily have taken the top spot. With an adjustable weight range of 2-24kg, this single pair of dumbbells delivers the same results as 15 sets of weights – but without the clutter! Selectorised dumbbells are by far the most convenient and easy to use weights after fixed weight versions.