These dumbbells pack in 15 sets worth of weight while taking up the footprint of a shoebox.
The dial system is intuitive and fast, and the grips aren’t slippery or cringe—pleasantly ergonomic.
They’re not for dropping, powerlifting, or anyone who worships the old-school steel feel.
And yes, the recall history is real—check your serial number and get it squared away before calling them staples of your garage gym.
Bowflex has been around since the ’80s, originally making home-gym contraptions, now owned by Johnson Health Tech.
They’re a corporate machine, not a scrappy startup—known less for craftsmanship and more for convenience.
The SelectTech line made their name in adjustable weights, still popular even after a recall; they don’t hype themselves, but they sell the practicality.
Use them like dumbbells—twist the dial on both ends to your target weight, lift straight from the tray, train quietly.
Stick to controlled movements—don’t slam or drop them.
If you’re bending over to change weights, get the stand; it saves your back and keeps the process fluid.
