BOWFLEX 552 (HONEST REVIEW)

The Bowflex 552 is an adjustable dumbbell that has become a big name in home fitness. This review is honest, a little funny and hits everything you need to know about them. Comparatively speaking the bowflex552 is worth every penny. When comparing the Bowflex552 to a set of dumbbells there's definitely pros and cons too it! I hope you all in enjoy the video shot right in my home gym and don't be afraid to let me know what you think!

[@dk28355]

Thanks Mike, that was a solid, no frills review - showing the awkward length of the dumbbell was exactly what I was curious about. And knowing that you've used yours for a couple of years now is super important - some people have commented on their durability. Much appreciated!

[@TheSaneMongrels]

THANK YOU for being THE ONLY reviewer of this stuff that speaks at a reasonable pace! Had to watch every other review at 1.5x-2x speed. Thanks also for the clear, concise review. Probably going to be buying one of these soon thanks to your review (they really oughta sponsor you lol)

[@jcom456]

This was the first video when looking for a review. Thanks man!

[@Tom_Armstrong_]

Love your style man - and this was a great review too.

[@michaelkopyscianski2312]

You seem like a super chill dude! Thank you for the content!

[@jonmac380]

Awesome review. Just what I needed. Ill be buying these now.

[@david.merrick]

Haha, great video! Thanks for the honest review. This was the first video in the search results for me and I'm sold (on the product and on your channel)

[@miketebo4826]

Haha thanks man!!! I'm hoping to start uploading again soon and I'm always open for criticism or content. If there's anything you wanna see just let me know!!

[@rogerwells6229]

Thanks for your review. Purchasing a set.

[@whatwasisaying1338]

Awesome review! After COVID, my apartment gym closed and I couldn't find weights anywhere. Found these at Walmart and grabbed two along with a bench. Glad to know it's a worthwhile product!

[@miketebo4826]

I'm glad you found them!!!! They're impossible to find for a reasonable price right now! I've always worked out at home so seeing people make the transition lets me know they're serious about staying on the grind!

[@drewbase]

Great review. Made me smile and to the point.

[@miketebo4826]

I'm glad!!!

[@Elliotti22]

Keep the videos up this is great!

[@johanhakansson5817]

Great review - concise and to the point with the appropriate amount of humor. You earned a subscribe from me brother 👍🏻

[@guitarheavymedia1373]

Thanks for the review !

[@TheBoyzweekend]

Great review Mike. Thankyou Subscribed

[@valencia2653]

Great video. Definitely buying the 552's. Thanks

[@genetoledo8582]

Great review, thanks! 👍👊

[@leonhunter1839]

Love the funny honesty

[@miketebo4826]

Thank you!

[@lionsinescanor373]

Nice review man!

[@YouTubist666]

Great review. Love your down to earth humor. You confirmed my biggest concern, which is the bulkiness at the lighter weights.

[@miketebo4826]

It is very bulky! But still very effective! Thank you for watching!!!

[@geometricart7851]

Yeah but how often are you going to use the weights at the 5-10 lb level? If it's for the majority of your workout this dumbbell probably isn't the one for you LOL. It would be like using a Limo to order through a McDonalds drive-thru.

[@YouTubist666]

@@geometricart7851 Good point. Just the same, even at the 20 or 25 lb. setting it is still too bulky.

[@ploppyploppy]

2:20 lol love your style. Great review thanks.

[@sandman7160]

Good review bro, you got a new subscriber

[@the3rd602]

thanks dude! solid review

[@miketebo4826]

You're welcome!!!

[@ronaldboodram6466]

Thank you. Good review

[@Brando2Shoes]

Great video, man!

[@castro420]

Bro this review was legit, no shilling, straight to the point. Could you do a resistance band work out video. I think a lot of people stuck at home right now could use it.

[@miketebo4826]

My man thank you! I'm actually working on those this week! The review and workouts as well! If you need ideas I have a ton on my IG

[@castro420]

Mike Tebo definitely will check out the IG. Look forward to the videos.

[@Shipwrckdntweetin]

Thx for the tips. Equipment sprawl is real!

[@Jasonmasoud]

BRO!!! This was a dope review..you got personality and great delivery. I hope you come back with some consistent videos man cause you can make it big. A lot of people on KZbin now a days are full of shit and things seem so damn fake. Your a real dude thanks for the review ordering my bow flex RN! 🔥

[@miketebo4826]

Damn man that was the best thing I've read today!!! Thank you! I'm going to get back into content creating soon!

[@Jasonmasoud]

@@miketebo4826 do it bro!!! 🔥

[@daddywarbucs]

You convinced me. Str8 forward review.

[@Sobiono]

ur funny man! thanks for the review

[@sanjiblama2910]

nice I liked your anecdote as and edtiting.

[@LionLovaman]

I just bought a set and they're very effective. Now I need some solid, consistent workout routines to stick with and I'll be fine. Nice review!

[@miketebo4826]

Glad to hear it! Feel free to hit me up on IG! I post daily using them!

[@TinS0lder]

@@miketebo4826 And mine broke. IF you use them a lot you will find that the plastic disk that seperate the weights breaks. Bow flex does not make the replacement disks anymore so they want you to buy a new one. IF you research this online you will get a flood of the same issue.

[@miketebo4826]

@@TinS0lder thanks for the heads up! I gotta say I've used mine extensively for well over a year and a half and have never had that issue. I also do my best to not abuse or drop them but if they broke tomorrow I've definitely gotten my money's worth out of them.

[@TinS0lder]

@@miketebo4826 I hear you, and right on. I just got all my gym stuff out of storage and set it up, because you know, all the gyms are closed. This just happened so I am in the anger phase still.

[@miketebo4826]

@@TinS0lder it's life right now, I wish you the best!! But don't let the work stop! 🙌🙌🙌

[@pebblez_]

nice review solid

[@karenelizabethgrant8842]

thank you so much for this awesome review. I am looking into a set so you have made it way easier for me!! Hopefully can get them soon - been out of stock for months due to Covid I assume

[@kendrickjadiel7664]

you all prolly dont care at all but does anyone know a method to log back into an instagram account..? I somehow forgot the password. I would appreciate any help you can give me!

[@westonwayne4455]

@Kendrick Jadiel Instablaster ;)

[@juliorivera5631]

Thank you!

[@SeymourKitty]

The light saber thing had me laughing

[@vinmangob8555]

I got some kind of clone tech shark dumbells, a copy of the bowflex, used them about 25 times now, so far so good.

[@chrisbrady7936]

Love the Intro bro, made me laugh

[@miketebo4826]

😂😂 I'm glad!#

[@mannyflores4507]

Good review. Just ordered a set.

[@geometricart7851]

got one myself about a week ago. It's a real solid feeling dumbbell. I love being able to confuse the muscle by ratcheting up and down as I progress throughout my workout. Be warned though if you're not used to completely destroying your muscle fibers in this manner it will give you a burn for a straight week the first time you use it. LOL I went from 37.5lbs to 10 and back up several times before my arms started crying in pain! 4 sets of 6 or there abouts LOL and I stock freight for a living. haha

[@WholeFoodPlantPeople]

great vid. thanks man. And YES I DO want to hear all that shit about your experience with the item.

[@kodiakkent8567]

Great review, just picked up a set.

[@javierrios9934]

Is it worth it??? I'm thinking of getting a set

[@buster1173]

@@javierrios9934 I seen they are selling for $89.00

[@Isna2006]

Nice review

[@bandnerd21]

If I can feel like I'm swinging around a lightsaber while working out at the same time I see this as an absolute win

[@Because_Reasons]

LMAO dude, love your humour keep it up.

[@miketebo4826]

Thanks man!!! Hoping to get back to uploading here soon!!!

[@SignOfTheTimes008]

I've been wanting a set of these, I'm glad to here they are good. I live in a small area, so getting a deal may be tricky.

[@miketebo4826]

Finding them at all may be tricky right now. But best of luck and go get it!

[@SignOfTheTimes008]

@@miketebo4826 Yeah they are sold out on Amazon and marketplace in my area and soon as they come up which is rare, they are gone. Thanks though, eventually I'll get some. With people at home more weights and gaming accessories are hard to come by.

[@samueldavidson6502]

You're a pretty funny guy. I liked your anecdotes and editing. Get a better mic, camera, and maybe a script. I could see you becoming super popular!

[@miketebo4826]

Now that was the best comment I've read! I actually have a mic on the way, I should probably script my videos but i just wing them 😂

[@IFreakingEatPeople]

Mike Tebo nahhhh don’t do a script bro. KZbin used to be organic. Everyone’s so perfect and stuff and proper now.

[@Stillerzfan1]

they are great for my middle and high schooler. They love it and so easy

[@miketebo4826]

I'm glad!! Keep them active!

[@gangangan8995]

Great straight forward review 🙂

[@seempaq]

Love your intro LOL

[@Kryynism]

My home gym is extensive. But getting older, workin construction, don't need all my plates anymore because I don't train with all that gear anymore. I've always preferred iron and adjustables. Can make 110lbs dumbbells easy. But I ain't ever gonna be slammin those around anymore. My buddy's brother had the bowflex dumbbells for sell cheap and I absolutely love them. With my set of kettlebells 18-88lbs and these I really never need anything else other than running shoes. The quality of construction is so damn nice. And the max weight is plenty for my curls lol I already climb scaffold with 20lbs of tools at 210lbs bodyweight, arms don't need more meat haha

[@jessebroney9211]

I just got mine and the only thing I can argue with is that they are a bit slippery in my hands I wish that the black grip was the hole grip that you use to hold on too it

[@deanjackson3036]

Feel like your throwing a light saver around 😂😂💪

[@miketebo4826]

😂😂😂😂

[@lavarad]

I'm subscribing just for that comment 😂😂😂

[@YouTubist666]

Hilarious.

[@FrankZen]

Yep the bulkiness is what I was concerned about. However, it's probably not a dealbreaker for me.

[@devonfraracci2804]

Was thinking the same for lighter weights ...but the thing is the lighter weights are the easier ones to accumute and easier on the wallet lol.... I'll probably be ordering my set 👍 thanks for the review

[@chico11190]

Wouldn't mind whipping around a light saber for my 5 lbs lol

[@chethammer]

Bought these as a space-saving device. The ease and convenience of having a rack of weights in 10% of the space cannot be overstated. An entire rack that would hold 15 sets of dumbbells costs $1000 (conservatively) so if you look at the cost of these and think they're too expensive you need to look at what they replace.

[@mariomontecillo2748]

Bowflex still the best. Been using this dumbbells for 10 yrs..no hassles except for the scratches on plqstic weights. Bought nuo flexbells used them 3 months the handles got stuck at 32kgs ..cannot use it anymore.

[@Buuscal]

Honestly my biggest problem is the pain the design on the handles puts on your hands while benching

[@gavinmarion91]

I have them and ya the bulkiness is the only complaint as well

[@miketebo4826]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks so!

[@MrFerrer10]

That’s intro made me subscribe Lmao

[@miketebo4826]

😂😂😂thank you!

[@Wermhat]

Charming face got me

[@miketebo4826]

😂😂 thank you!

[@shanip6558]

nice review ..

[@miketebo4826]

Thank you!

[@ClipThatBro]

How do you carry these around? Do you just have to hold the base and dumbell separately?

[@miketebo4826]

Great question! The base can be moved easily. But I have to move them I pick it up by the base

[@michaelhackman895]

Hi all, would these be suitable for moves such as push-up-to-row and dumbbell snatch? Thanks

[@miketebo4826]

A snatch I don't see being a problem but I honestly have never tried doing push ups or renegade rows on them. That is a great question!!

[@michaelhackman895]

@@miketebo4826 cheers dude! Give it a go and let us know what happens 😉

[@talallatif4320]

Is it possible to use lifting straps with the Bowflex dumbbells ? The main issue I think would be that when you need to tightly grip the straps, you rotate the dumbbell, but the Bowflex has uneven weight distribution and always must be held with the red handle at the top. Has anyone tried lifting straps ?

[@miketebo4826]

Oh it's very possible!!! If you're using straps then the distribution should already be at the bottom. I've used them for bent over rows a few times

[@confidentialcollection]

They’re going for $600-$700 at my local market (CL, offer up and etc) CRAZY!!

[@miketebo4826]

This video was made before the covid-19 outbreak. It infuriates me that people are marking this product (and all fitness products) up so much!

[@thealigetis8827]

Amazon has them on sale for around $320. Don't forget to change the seller.

[@confidentialcollection]

The Aligetis it’s sold out :/

[@eddie9837]

Pradip Acharya where ? I found one for 40$ not sure if it’s a scam

[@MrBob2212]

Pretty close to 600$ on eBay right now 😞 I wana get some dumbbells so bad but idk bout that price tag

[@abbshurz]

Minnesota?

[@rccosplay3249]

I like these weights💖 BUT the price for me at least is too much. I can get them but ... I'll think about it.

[@douggoff5784]

First day impressions:It arrived in a waist high box. kzbin.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.

[@georgeemil3618]

Just be careful. I have the 552 series 1. The discs that hold the weights in place have been known to break. Don't know about the series 2 though.

[@miketebo4826]

You're the second person to say this, I've never known that. I've had mine for 2 years without a problem (hopefully I just have a good set)

[@georgeemil3618]

@@miketebo4826 I've had mine for a long time too. It's the Series 1. I'm still using it. One of the discs broke after my son had used it. Took me a long time to get a replacement part. Yours is a Series 2. I don't know what Bowflex had done to improve on it or if there are any issues like the Series 1 had. I think too many people are rough with it, like dropping them when they fail a rep or using them as pushup handles. They have to remember that most of the parts are made of plastic.

[@Alex-lp6bg]

They are now 500 euros for a pair in Europe. I assume because everyone is buying home equipment due to covid. Still a great buy tho.

[@miketebo4826]

They are a good buy and I should do an update about this video being made pre covid. The price is insane

[@ShishaWala]

they seem a bit awkward for when your about to do a dumbbell chest press and you place the weight on your legs before starting. can you shed some light on this if that is the case

[@miketebo4826]

I can tell you from personal experience that it takes a few attempts to get the counter weights right. They're designed to keep the flat side down. That being said, if the grip is right and you bring them up smoothly it becomes easy. Like anything else it just takes practice.

[@ShishaWala]

@@miketebo4826 Aaah fair point. Thanks for sharing

[@jeremiahbachmann3901]

This space looks like the room where they find the kidnapped girl who has been missing for a year in a psychological thriller.

[@miketebo4826]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ShutterSpeedGaming]

😂😂😂😂

[@thunderlifestudios]

you are correct i did not watch this video, i just listened as i wrote notes about random medications

[@Drglove10]

They’re at target right now for $199 pick up only just in case anyone is looking

[@geloace]

Are they ok for crossfit movements?

[@miketebo4826]

I can't give you an honest opinion on that as I'm not a crossfitter. So long as they're not being slammed I don't see them being an issue.

[@h0tj0hn]

Can't the weights slip out?

[@CapatinSmash]

5:04 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@miketebo4826]

😂😂😂😂 I had to go back and see

[@79times79]

Found some almost brand new for $220!

[@reigndigrazia1]

Same here. Just picked up a pair for $200.

[@WildBuck]

How? Which website?

[@79times79]

@@WildBuck Got it off someone on facebook marketplace

[@K4n01]

4:05 LoL

[@miketebo4826]

😂😂

[@A6Legit]

An ad on IG brought me here.

[@miketebo4826]

And IG ad brought you to my channel??

[@A6Legit]

@@miketebo4826 Well, an ad for the 552 made me curious enough to search youtube and here I am. Youre the top result

[@yisakketma4903]

It’s for 76 dollars on amazon right now

[@miketebo4826]

I'd jump on that deal!!

[@giraffeorganic]

76 dafuq?!

[@danielhanson580]

2:12 😭😭

[@jeronelawrence826]

i watched

[@geometricart7851]

So you say one of the advantages of having an adjustable dumbbell is not having to buy separate dumbbells, but then you say you might want to go ahead and buy a separate 5 and 10 lb dumbbells anyway. LOL :) Just trolling.

[@miketebo4826]

🤣🤣 that's fair. Troll away!

[@ccronk04]

“Why am I saying that shit, you don’t care” 🤣😂. Likes video

[@miketebo4826]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@junkerjorge3662]

Feeling like you have a lightsaber is a con?

[@miketebo4826]

Well absolutely not. But unless there's an opponent it doesn't help with gains 🤣🤣

[@A6Legit]

Real real bummer that they max out at 52.5lb.... cmon maaan.

[@miketebo4826]

They also make a 1090... Way more expensive but they do well!!!

[@A6Legit]

@@miketebo4826 Thanks! I saw the 1090 looking around. Thats the ticket. It annoys me that its almost double the price for no reason. Materials and production is basically the exact same but they get away with over charging.

[@joelrodely]

Right before COVID hit and all this stuff became extinct!

[@miketebo4826]

You aren't kidding

[@golieman9]

They're going for $550-650 on craigslist in my area

[@blakerosenthal2794]

@@golieman9 each or for a set?

[@feisalabbasi9265]

I better grab em 320 new on academy

[@18Darkside]

$150 at walmart

[@miketebo4826]

For a single dumbbell or the set??? And, they don't usually don't stay on the shelf very long

[@pebblez_]

hella views no subs interesting

[@miketebo4826]

Yea it happens.... this is the one people watch i guess 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@deano581]

I cant place the accent?

[@miketebo4826]

Central new York my man

[@kevinnelson2151]

Junk it large

[@ro_x]

Hey every1. Please be safe n careful with these prices of equipment. The weight falls off the ends n can land on your foot/toes etc..or just damage ur floors. Yo for $550 get a gym membership.. This is a huge rip off..

[@miketebo4826]

I want to thank you for your input. Currently I agree that during the pandemic the price of these is outrageous. That being said a lot of gyms are still on lockdown and its not looking like that will change any time soon. In the years that I've had mine not a single one of them have fell off. Thanks again for your input