SelectTech 552i

If you train at home and hate cluttered floors, adjustable dumbbells are the obvious answer: they save space, speed up circuits and let you progress without buying a full rack of plates. The SelectTech 552i is Bowflex’s compact solution for everyday strength training, offering a gentle entry point for beginners and a sensible ceiling for most intermediate users. ## What makes it worth it The 552i covers a 2–24 kg range per dumbbell and steps through 15 fine increments, so you can add small jumps to lifts as you progress. Changing weight is done with Bowflex’s quick dial system, which swaps loads in seconds and keeps HIIT circuits moving; reviewers consistently note how much time this saves compared with fiddly pin systems. The unit’s moulded plate coating reduces clanging and feels friendlier in apartments, and Bowflex bundles two months’ JRNY app access for guided workouts and adaptive plans — a helpful nudge if you want structure. ## Where it falls short The SelectTech shape is bulkier than solid iron dumbbells and can get in the way on close‑grip movements or chest presses; several reviews call the shell awkward for lifters with longer arms. The 24 kg limit per dumbbell is modest for heavy lifters, and the 552i is sold as a single dumbbell (you must order a second if you need a pair). Buy this if you want a fast, space‑saving way to cover most home strength workouts with guided app support; skip it if you’re regularly lifting heavy doubles above 24 kg or need a slim, low‑profile dumbbell for barbell‑style pressing.

£173.68