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You may have heard that there’s been a dumbbell shortage. Blame the pandemic, which led to a commitment to at-home exercise that simultaneously happened as the supply chain broke in China.
So just finding workout equipment has been tough. Finding a deal? Nearly impossible, until recently. Thankfully, this one was worth the … weight (heh). Right now the Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells are $349. Throw in a 5.1S Bench and you’ll save another $25 on the final price and land free shipping.
Besides being cheaper (in new condition) than we could find anywhere else, the pair of 552s offer simplicity (use selection dials to alter your weights) and flexibility — the weights adjust from 5 to 52.5 pounds in 2.5lb increments. Ideally, this will replace 15 sets of weights. Plus, they’ve been one of the two Wirecutter picks for best adjustable dumbbells for a few years now. (And there’s a free workout app so you can plan out your exercise.)
Bad news? Stock is still low, and it could take up to a few months to get these — they’re a bit vague on the timing. But hey, one of your workout goals was just getting the equipment, right?
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