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Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells
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2008-11-25
You should always workout with free weights, as they allow you to use the natural free-range of motion, stabilizer muscles, and proper posture.

There is absolutely no reason you should work out on machines unless you are a complete begginer or injured. Machines are great for safty, but not much else.

If you are going to invest in a dumbbell set, get the ones that go to 50 pounds at the minimum. Everything else is just a waste. You will outgrow your old weights as you constanly and consistently work out.

If dumbbell sets are too expensive for you, then concider joining a gym for $20 a month or getting 3 dumbbell weights (10 pounds, 25 pounds, and 50 pounds).

There is no need to even invest in a dumbbell set untill your bodyweight exercises and stability exercises become too easy (over 100 push-ups, 20 pull-ups, and 6 minute miles). untill then, use your body weight! It's cheaper, faster, and easier.

If you don't feel the burn after 10 repetetions, you are doing the exercise wrong. In all exercises, it is the eccentric portion of the exercise that builds muscle. Do the exercise in a smooth, controllled fashion with a 3 concentric and 6 eccentric count. Squeeze at the peak of the motion to get that extra pump.

As in all exercises, make sure to keep your wrists straight and check your posture with these seven vital points: feet hips-width appart and pointed straight ahead; knees slightly bent; pelvis at perfect middle, as if you are sitting at a bar stool; stomach tight, but not flexed; chest straight and aligned on top of ribs; shoulders paralell to ribs; and neck straight on top of body

2008-10-31
These weights are ideal for my wife and me. The range of weights work great for both of us. They are heavy enough for me, yet light enough for her. An unexpected bonus with this purchase was the "lifting guide" that detailled diffrent lifts to exercise diffrent muscles. Although it is a bit pricy, it is worth the extra money to have a great peice of equippment that takes up very little space and has the Bowflex name on it to back it up.

2008-10-13
I think that if you can swing a heavier set you should. I mean 52 lbs is not that much for things like kick backs or squats. Why not pay a 50 - 100 spot now verse when you get serious

jimmy sprinkles

2008-10-08
Purchased these for my girfriend, but ended up using them more than her!
Handles are real comfortable to grip. The weight is plenty enough for someone wanting to get into, or stay in shape.

2008-10-03
These are simpley dumbbells. The design works and looks exactly as advertised for what they are. No problems at all if you use common sense when using.

I like these dumbbells and got a great deal. I would have been equally happy with another, quality built brand. After all we are talking dumbbells here and I have used them all.

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If you want to get a good strength workout at home, but don't have much space, the Bowflex 552 SelectTech Dumbbells are an ideal solution. The 552 SelectTech combine 15 sets of weights into one using a unique dial system. It's one of the most space-efficient and flexible strength-training options available. Say goodbye to 16 different dumbbells cluttering your workout space.

With just the turn of a dial, you can automatically change your resistance on each dumbbell from 5 pounds all the way up to 52.5 pounds of weight. It adjusts in 2.5-pound increments (up to 25 pounds), enabling you to gradually increase your strength without bulking up.