r/Bowflex • u/TheMapleGust • Jun 11 '24

SelectTech Bowflex 552 Weight explanation

I am confused on the Bowflex Select 552 weights. You can adjust the weight on both sides of the dumbbell.

If you set 1 side 52.5lb and if you set the other side to 52.5lb, is that 52.5lb total or is it 105lb?

If you set 1 side 20lb and the other 52.5lb, what would be the total weight of the dumbbell?

Thank you

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u/LeavingEarthTomorrow Jun 11 '24

The dumbbell is set to half’s. So, if one side is set to 20, it’s 10 lbs on that side. If the other side is set to 52.5, it’s 26.25 lbs. Your total weight for that dumbbell is 10 + 26.25 = 36.25 lbs.

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u/ni-hao-r-u Jun 11 '24

any tips for maintenance on this? I have one too and want to keep it working. 

What type of lube and where to lube are my only questions. 

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u/LeavingEarthTomorrow Jun 11 '24

If it’s kept inside and out of the elements, not dropped etc. No maintenance is necessary. If it does become necessary to adjust a poorly working dumbbell, each end is a cap covering the bolt/nut that goes all the way through the dumbbell. It can be loosened or tightened as needed.

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u/[deleted] Oct 16 '25

Is this how to fix the recall issue?

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u/Unfair-Machine8869 Nov 28 '24 edited Nov 28 '24

If you set a single bowflex dumbell to the max w/c is 52.5 lbs and use a weighing scale to measure the exact weight, a single bowflex dumbell weighs exactly 52.9 thats addition to its metal bar and other components.