THIS IS WHAT A REVIEW SHOULD LOOK LIKE.. Kudos bro. You might have pushed me in this direction.
@zo4712
2 жыл бұрын
I've had a pair of 552s for a few years now. Love 'em. I agree they are bulky and limiting. No issues with the grip as I wear gloves. As was mentioned, treat them gently as the mechanisms will fail if dropped or abused. They are not intended to support body weight. Still got an eye on the 1090s, but agree with your recommendation to consider adding resistance bands...I just can't justify the $700 tag...maybe I can find a pre-owned pair.
@adop01gamer
3 жыл бұрын
Solid review man. Easily one of the best videos on adjustable dumbbells. Just subscribed well done
@melvin-fitnessproductrevie7082
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the support, thank you!
@jennifercolbert6581
Жыл бұрын
First day impressions:It arrived in a waist high box. kzitem.infoUgkxP26Tir6n60vUkdtn4mbwhRO8cwuJQNy2 Each dumbbell was in its own foam box within the shipping box. Everything was secure and in good shape. No weird smells. The weight changing mechanism is really smooth and straight forward. Changing weight is really fast and easy. Though the handle is plastic, I don't think it will be breaking anytime soon. So far pretty impressed after my first session with them. I was afraid they were going to be too wide at first, but I didn't have any issues with them while doing upright rows.
@nautikient2151
3 жыл бұрын
178 subs only? This content is a 500k - 1mil KZitemr sub material💪🏽
@Leviathan009
3 жыл бұрын
It is good to invest in this equipment because you save money and space. If you buy a the bowflex 1090 there's the risk of dropping a 90 pound dumbbell and all we know that this kind of equipment cannot be dropped as a regular hex dumbbell. Buy the 552 and add some additional hex dumbells and still you're saving space.
@melvin-fitnessproductrevie7082
3 жыл бұрын
That’s a pretty good idea
@GustavoGarcia1
Жыл бұрын
I just got these dumbbells and I love them - 52.5 lbs is just fine for me. I'm not very concerned about gaining muscles. I just want to do a little workout! That's all
@AverageJoeInnovationsLLC
3 жыл бұрын
Heya Melvin, some friendly unsolicited advice: don't use them for bodyweight exercises as you can be seen doing at 2:00 in the video. You'll cause premature failure of the weight plate tabs and/or retainer discs. Neither of those are made to support the forces of bodyweight.
@melvin-fitnessproductrevie7082
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip, that’s something to keep in mind. Thankfully they haven’t broken
@hcabilao
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! One of the best reviews (not just in fitness) I've ever seen. Straight to the point but also engaging!
@melvin-fitnessproductrevie7082
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that, thanks!
@marvinmccray3585
2 жыл бұрын
One of the best reviews I’ve ever seen! Keep up the great work!
@strobey
3 жыл бұрын
Great review, very honest and non biased explaining both the pros and cons and very informative
@Kamdorian
3 жыл бұрын
great review , covered all the questions I had about the dumbbells..keep up the good work!
@melvin-fitnessproductrevie7082
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that, thanks!
@Toogoodtobetrue458
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had the 552 for over 10 years used daily- best thing ever. Space saver just don’t drop them.
@heymanhaha
3 жыл бұрын
You got potential to be a great youtuber!
@melvin-fitnessproductrevie7082
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the support, thanks a bunch!
@PoisNpiLLz
3 жыл бұрын
fact
@alexanderlensby3874
3 жыл бұрын
He allready is a great youtuber! He just doesent have as many followers as he deserves. Keep on Upload videos of this quality, and you will get what you deserve!🙏🏼
@ernestsloan5071
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I second that. Direct and to the point and quite informative. 8:40 well spent.
@mrpoopybutthole8203
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@DarkBlueNutrition
2 жыл бұрын
Great review! Definitely considering adding these to my collection. I was worried about how difficult it would be to switch them out, but it doesn't look bad at all!
@MetalArcade
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had mine since 2013 and they still work great. Can’t live without em
@melvin-fitnessproductrevie7082
2 жыл бұрын
They’ve definitely stood the test of time
@TheLillianYoung
2 жыл бұрын
I got a used pair with a stand for $150. They’re very worn but for that price, it’s fine. I’m also a woman with a pinched nerve so I like the smaller increments. I actually saw the 1090s for sale for about $170 and passed them up because they didn’t have the smaller increments.
@5thman677
2 жыл бұрын
Really good review, we got both sides of Melvin's like & dislikes, he is well spoken from a position of experience, along with some good workout suggestions. I'm gonna check out more of your videos.
@haroldsogard9813
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review - very thorough, very honest, and very efficient. Really useful - thanks for doing this!
@frederikmare9002
2 жыл бұрын
Great review thanks! You won yourself a new subscriber! I am most definitely going to invest in a set, but I am going for the 90 pound set! Even though they are larger than conventional dumbbells, the size will not really bother me!... Even when doing dumbbell curls, since I rotate the dumbbells while performing the exercise (I do that even with conventional dumbbells) 👍👍👍
@melvin-fitnessproductrevie7082
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, the 90 pound set will do you well
@jamestonbellajo
3 жыл бұрын
Great review. Been debating between these and the PowerBlock. This was very helpful. Also, you remind me of Mookie Betts on the Dodgers/Red Sox.
@melvin-fitnessproductrevie7082
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Haha, I’ve gotten that comparison quite a bunch of times
@percy9228
Жыл бұрын
what did you end up getting?
@steveburdex6104
3 жыл бұрын
Good video bro! I love my bowflex selecttech dumbbells.
@melvin-fitnessproductrevie7082
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that, bro! Cheers!
@AJ-sb8qk
3 жыл бұрын
Great review extremely thorough you did a good job man
@melvin-fitnessproductrevie7082
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro!
@oliverallen5324
3 жыл бұрын
You can actually mix and match the weights at the head for more increases. 20-20 is obviously 40. 20-17.5 is 37.5, so you can take smaller jumps if you need to.
@straitmungry
3 жыл бұрын
Having an uneven dumbbell would not be the smartest.
@shiwakuseven5859
3 жыл бұрын
I bought standard weight plates and adjustable dumbbell handles and used the money I save on other exercise equipment. Wal-Mart sells standard weight plates at a dollar a pound.
@melvin-fitnessproductrevie7082
3 жыл бұрын
That's a good alternative. How have you liked the adjustable dumbbell handles?
@dboyd4317
2 жыл бұрын
Great review; I have been debating on whether to get these or the Nordic Track ones; you have helped me decide on the Bowflex. Thanks!
@melvin-fitnessproductrevie7082
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@percy9228
Жыл бұрын
how have they been?
@spryngdigital
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. I haven’t checked but you must have a home workout video with these dumbbells. Great job
@CarlyJae
2 жыл бұрын
Just ordered these, thank you for the info!
@FluteHypnosia
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the honest review. 🙏🏽
@melvin-fitnessproductrevie7082
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@galaxytraveler5779
2 жыл бұрын
The handle and size is a deal breaker for me.. just going to have to make space for hex dumbbells. Thanks for the review!
@grahamfinlayson18
3 жыл бұрын
What a lovely chap. Thanks Melvin. Great channel. It’s great what you can do with a pair of dbs and a bench at home.
@wongpantai9710
2 жыл бұрын
Like you said, once you lift heavier and surpass the bowflex capacity, you have to buy a whole new product. In the other hand, if you buy traditional dumbell plate, you could custom them to your desired weight, and use them with barbell stick for alot more various type of workouts and they cost way cheaper.
@quanv.8342
2 жыл бұрын
My boy working out like he bouta come outta prison! lmao. Gonna buy my pair now bro ✌️ You the GOAT
@josephkendall9793
Жыл бұрын
One of best reviews I’ve seen
@drm9979
2 жыл бұрын
the size of them, even for small weights, is what persuaded me to choose Nuobell version. I have not received them yet so time will tell is I made the right decision, but it appears to me they have engineered a solution that uses appropriate size for each weight. anyway, very helpful review.
@percy9228
Жыл бұрын
how are the Nuobell ?
@drm9979
Жыл бұрын
@@percy9228 they are a great product, very well engineered, I am glad I bought them. just one thing, they must be placed on the floor rather gently, else the adjustment mechanism will bend, which causes the adjustments to turn very hard. I was hoping the internals would be so strong dropping them would not matter, but really that is too much to ask when dealing with weights in certain ranges.
@adiramesh3408
2 жыл бұрын
im planning on buying them and working out over the summer, thanks for the review :)
@dammitjim9131
2 жыл бұрын
Am thinking about getting these. Great review! You covered pretty much all the points I needed to know. Thanks!!
@melvin-fitnessproductrevie7082
2 жыл бұрын
Glad I can help!
@mdmohitulhaque8648
Жыл бұрын
@@melvin-fitnessproductrevie7082 total baichung
@bakheetalmenhali8009
3 жыл бұрын
I have these dumbbells, the main issues of these is frequently get stuck.
@natas-6747
2 жыл бұрын
Frickin' great review man!
@dexedr1ne
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, good video, thanks! Looking good, quarantine has had some benefits for people who have actually used it to work out like yourself
@rfrancoi
3 жыл бұрын
Great honest review. Thank you Sir.
@nosvibes9786
3 жыл бұрын
This is high quality content, hope you get all the subscribers you deserve
@zachhooker
2 жыл бұрын
Hey mate, great review. Getting a second hand pair tomorrow. Just wondering what gloves you're wearing?
@Sharpshooter99100
Жыл бұрын
Good review man, thanks for this. I purchased a pair after seeing your vid. The product is absolutely great! :) Mine are'nt Bowflex but an identical product.
@marne141
3 жыл бұрын
Great review . Thanks 💪🏼
@melaniep9143
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the honest reviews. Helpful to me.
@hunterslaptop6483
2 жыл бұрын
Just got them for Christmas. Great review!
@DigitalQuackVT
3 жыл бұрын
Solid channel! thanks for the great review!
@welovevr-vrgamereviewsgami360
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome review melvin !
@andywhittaker8229
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your wonderful review. I miss the gym but I'm seriously considering their equipment for a basement home gym. Cheers!
@colinspeake..8889
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the vlog MUCH APPRECIATED 👍
@elizabethsia3367
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Been thinking about getting these or not
@dragosalincseplo1713
Жыл бұрын
Man you have talent, I think you will make a lot of money from videos. Thank you !
@jeffries1232
8 ай бұрын
Love the Stong shirt brother .
@vincerodriguez7762
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro. Just ordered the 552's, Bench and stand...Nice review...
@RenRen007
Жыл бұрын
I have them and they are pretty neat. I agree the handles ARE trash but the gloves do just fine. For a beginner like me, it’s been doing wonders. I’ve had them for 3months and they are worth the money. Thanks for the review man. I’m trying to lean up and you’re the ideal body type or weight I’m looking to have. Inspirational af. **subscribed**
@Jeff-wj4wy
3 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool. I already have 10-40 rubber dumbbells pairs on a small rack at home. 2 50s are gg to cost me 100-200 so pbly will get those but if I had to do it over again I wud consider those. Btw watch ur shoulder press w no back support- bad for ur back and unnecessary to risk w an adjustable bench. Esp if gg heavier.
@MrBankFu
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info
@melvin-fitnessproductrevie7082
3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it helped!
@himanshuvarmandle7827
2 жыл бұрын
Your opinion is so much valuable Thanks
@heathryan100
2 жыл бұрын
Loved the review. Question: ever use them to do a sort of cardio/HIIT routine with the dumbbells?
@melvin-fitnessproductrevie7082
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t do much cardio/HIIT type of workouts, but I think they’d be great for it with the changing of weights
@MYFAtal13
2 жыл бұрын
Great review bro. Just ordered the pair.
@Niko-nf6yt
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review man! :)
@kdanx5823
2 жыл бұрын
Nice review bro, I have a question, can you mix up the plate? I mean can you put the heaviest plate on one dumbell only?
@melvin-fitnessproductrevie7082
2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately not, they're fixed
@milesdavvis4498
3 жыл бұрын
Great review man!
@FrankZen
3 жыл бұрын
Their size looks comparable to the Olympic weight dumbbells. I'm still interested for the saved space aspect. I wonder if they can be taped for the grip.
@melvin-fitnessproductrevie7082
3 жыл бұрын
For me, I'd say the saved space aspect is the biggest draw. Good for those who love in a small space
@YoutubeShortsIsACesspool
Жыл бұрын
100% love the review.
@wolfofanarchy2130
Жыл бұрын
So believe it or not the bigger the grip the harder it is to lift. It may be a deliberate design honestly!
@johannareichel2022
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I just bought the bowflex DB since the gym is closed again.. I compete in powerlifting so i will try to do the best I can with 52lb but with some resistance band is a good idea.. thanks!!!
@justicejustice4851
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Melvin! Can you also give us the review for your bench? Did you get the bench from the same company?
@melvin-fitnessproductrevie7082
3 жыл бұрын
Will do! I'll get started on that. And nope, my bench is from CAP Barbell
@ellabakfitness2347
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! i am planning to get them
@jrm8970
3 жыл бұрын
Good review - thanks
@dentist1812
3 жыл бұрын
Can we use two different weight on one rod ? For eg. two kg plate and three kg plate on both ends of one rod
@kristiemiller3379
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video!
@bobhope1084
3 жыл бұрын
I bought the imitation Pair there awesome I think the handles are better on the fakes I literally wake up can’t wait to use them.
@xxxjeremy1979xxx
3 жыл бұрын
Great review. Can I ask what resistance bands are you using. I don't want to order the wrong ones
@melvin-fitnessproductrevie7082
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm using the 4evershape resistance bands. You can get them on Amazon
@hoonyeershe
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review subscribed
@rommelcano9367
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro great review
@poordecisionmaker3587
3 жыл бұрын
great review man
@zeperoth07
3 жыл бұрын
Great review!
@terrancekayton007
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Gonna show us how to construct a nice home gym soon?
@sagebeckett994
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very helpful.
@GoodGuy374
3 жыл бұрын
got bowflex st552 few weeks ago. i do not have much complain but i already maxed out this dumbell. 52.5 lbs are too light for a lot of exercise i am doing right now so i returned them and got ativafit 71.5 lbs version instead. so far, so good. they are smaller but heavier and i think built quality is better than bowflex. best of all, they were $192 per one at amazon as of 08/06/2021 while bowflex is $399 for a set. so 2x ativafit are cheaper and heavier and better choice for me. only thing i don't like about ativafit is their weight increment is not like US standard 5, 10, 15, 20, etc 2.5 to 5 lbs increment. they go from 11 16.5, 22, 27.5 and so on. this 5.5 lbs increments are slightly annoying as i like my dumbbells go 5 lbs increment and get exact weight like 55, 60, 65 etc.. on ativafit, that is no longer possible and you are always either few lbs lighter or heavier than US standard. oh, well.. i guess i can't really complain since they are asian standard dumbbells and costs only $384 + tax for 2x 71.5 lbs. otherwise, i would have to pay like 2x price for bowflex 1090 or something for 90 lbs version. it's not like we will be under pandemic forever so this thing is only temporary replacement for real gym. :D
@lionsinescanor373
Жыл бұрын
how long did it take you to make the 52.5 lbs?
@GoodGuy374
Жыл бұрын
@@lionsinescanor373 4-5 weeks I believe but then again I used to work out for years then stopped working out for almost 1.5 years after covid breakout. I could curl 55 lbs and bench for 225lbs no problem when I was working out a lot. so yeah.. it was from my worst shape to get back to 52.5 lbs only took me 4-5 weeks even though i was 40 back then.
@adrianmayoral8281
3 ай бұрын
Are the dumbbells the only thing you use to workout. I work out of town alot and I want to workout in my room. It’d be nice to have just these for a full workout. Thanks
@colleenk7046
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this review!!!! What type of bench do you have ?
@melvin-fitnessproductrevie7082
2 жыл бұрын
I have a CAP Strength Bench that I got on Amazon. There’s a review for it on my channel. In short, if you’re working out at home long term I’d invest in a higher quality bench
@JamesStratton47
2 жыл бұрын
I think they are more expensive now then the 300 you paid but they look great! May get these along with a bench!👍💪
@sirowl7491
3 жыл бұрын
great review.btw will it be imbalance if one side weight is different than the other side
@melvin-fitnessproductrevie7082
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it will become imbalanced
@sirowl7491
3 жыл бұрын
@@melvin-fitnessproductrevie7082 ah i see ty
@tonymontana3949
2 жыл бұрын
Look guys is expensive but the art, ingenuity and flexibility are paid
@adamdanmusic
3 жыл бұрын
Hey man! Thanks for the video. One question if you don’t mind and sorry if I missed this, what’s the max weight each dumbbell goes up to? If you adjust each side to 52, does that equal 104? Or is the max per dumbbell only 52? Thanks man
@melvin-fitnessproductrevie7082
3 жыл бұрын
Max is up to 52.5 lbs per dumbbell
@777triathlete
2 жыл бұрын
Mine go up to 90 pounds each.
@heatherblankenship2218
3 жыл бұрын
Hello- could you comment on their stability in terms of rolling if you’re using them for push ups etc? For example, if I want to do a press, go down to do a burpee & come back up like a thruster- are they easy to position quickly so you can do the burpee? The hex heads are obviously great for that
@melvin-fitnessproductrevie7082
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, they're pretty easy to position quickly. In terms of rolling, if you have a gym mat you should be fine. I've done push ups with them on hardwood and they can slightly slide around.
@BaliBrit
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review, Ive ordered a set and I doubt they will be to light for me buddy:-)
@charleslai3312
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your advice. Is it really safe to hold the dumbbells up side down and vertical for workouts?
@melvin-fitnessproductrevie7082
3 жыл бұрын
I haven't had any issues with it
@charleslai3312
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your reply.
@GlockJ
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid helped a lot
@xxjaminabizzlexx7840
2 жыл бұрын
Freaking good content man
@mund1photo
Жыл бұрын
Great Video, Thank You for this... Question, I am finding the rubber insert on the handle rotating at first, to now moving/slipping along the handle.. any suggestions on fixing this?
@BrooklynMilleon
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Great outro. What song is that?
@melvin-fitnessproductrevie7082
3 жыл бұрын
It's "Let Em Know" by Nbhd Nick
@glockseventeen233
3 жыл бұрын
I'M BUYING . 💪
@TheChosenOne2023
3 жыл бұрын
50lbs is plenty enough for me lol, but my homegym has a barbell so I use dumbells mainly for accessories
@feisalabbasi9265
3 жыл бұрын
Are these safe to use like when raising them the plates don't fall out?
@melvin-fitnessproductrevie7082
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the plates are locked in place and I haven't had any issue with that nor am I worried about it happening
@TonyStark-st2ev
Жыл бұрын
I think anything above 50 lbs you have to throw it from atleast the bench height after few sets. Going to an actual gym is better than getting 1090s I would say. Its same for barbells above a certain weight you just throw it.
@FringeWizard2
2 жыл бұрын
If you have outgrown 52 ½ lbs then just add bands to make everything harder again. I have a set of dumbbells from 5 to 40lbs and once I got to 40lbs I started over again at 15 lbs with medium resistance band.
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