Bowflex Selecttech Dumbbells: Offset Weight Selection

One of the unique things about the bowflex selecttech dumbbells is the ability to have an offset weight selection. The bowflex dumbbells allow you to set an unsymmetrical weight for the dumbbell, meaning that one side of the selecttech dumbbell will be heavier than the other (you can do this with the IronMaster adjustable dumbbells as well).

To set the offset weight, all you need to do is dial the selecttech dumbbells on one side to a certain weight, and on the other side of the same dumbbell, adjust it to a weight that is either heavier or lighter than the first weight you selected. For example, you can have the bowflex selectech dumbbell with 20lbs on one side, and 10lbs on the other. The dumbbell will be 30lbs, but it would be heavier on one side.

Why would you want this feature in an adjustable dumbbell set? Variety. Performing a dumbbell curl with an offset weight provides a different workout compared to a symmetrical weight. Also, you can perform forearm exercises such as Thor’s hammer with an offset weight dumbbell.

Overall, with the nautilus 552 selectech adjustable dumbbells you’ll get variety in your workouts from the offset weight selection that most dumbbells cannot provide.