Ironmaster adjustable dumbbells are the best, period. Built like a tank and will last forever. I got mine used many years ago and they had a little wear and tear on them. This past summer, I took all the weights to the garage, wirebrushed them, and spray painted them black. They look better than new now! I've told my wife, if I ever come home from work and the house is on fire, I'm running in to get her and the kids. Then when they are safe, I'm running back in to get my Ironmaster dumbbells.
Still digging them here. They snag every now and then on the screw in process, but it's minimal inconvenience when you consider how bulletproof they are. I think you'll love them.
Good review. Funny I've been out of weight lifting for about 10 years now and have never used anything but free weights that I used for 40 years and durability was never a question. Steel bars and steel weights. Nothing ever broke. Sold everything when I sold the house now I need something space saving. Thanks.
Thanks man. Yeh, you never know what you're gonna get these days. I was working out in a high school weight room last week, and saw a old, red-tinted cambered barbell in the corner...thought it was pretty cool until I realized it was just an old, bent piece of crap :)
Awesome review!!!! Bought the exact set recently and love them , actually sold my powerblock u-90’s Also buying the belt squat platforms you reviewed Keep the videos coming
Thanks Dean! Yeh man, loving these dumbbells. So solid! Glad to hear you picked them over the powerblocks--i feel further validated. Hope you love the platforms. Just used them 2 days ago myself. They're fantastic. Thanks again
I have the original iron master dumbbells purchased about 12 years ago. They will out last your/my lifetime. Put them in your will. You will break before they do.
good video, friend. in 2008 on my way to a submission wrestling tournament i was in, i found a guy with the bench, the stand, the dip bar, and the crunch attachment. used once. sold it to me for $200 because he was going to Vegas. it all fit into the back of my police interceptor. I've since bought the 120lb add on kit. it hurt my soul to pay retail price.
Thanks Frank! That's a steal for $200. I'd like to bump up to the 165 add-on, but that would hurt my soul as well...just waiting patiently on those Facebook marketplace alerts :)
Love the review. Looking at getting these but wondering if you know anything about Telk adjustable dumbbells as a chaper alternative? They seem to get positive reviews.
Never used them, but I'm a fan of spinlocks for security, and I love than they can go up to 200 lbs. Looks pretty legit. Thanks for bringing them to my attention!
One huge downside to these might be if the weights have a smaller hole than 30 mm, becasue them you can't use them in any other bar you have. One big reason why I like the original spin lock adjustable dumbbells is becasue I can use the same wights on my straight bar also. With these you might need to buy the weights to times since you need separate weights for your straight bar.
These look much nicer than other adjustable dbs... I decided to just buy rubber hex and add as I go... Though it's definitely not the most economical way of getting dbs.
Of all the dumbbells I've used, I probably prefer rubber hex, but with price and space concerns, these were top choice for me. They're truly as solid as they look
When it comes to up to 50lb adjustable dumbbells I think that core fitness ones did it best. They're the quickest to change, the shortest width and aren't plastic like bowflex.
I have both used sold Bowflex, ironmaster, powerblock, Corefitness and regular spin lock adj dumbbells. by far the core fitness ones are not worth the money. if they were 100 bux then fine but if you are talking about the ones that have the spinning handle? they are garbage.
@@sethrich5998 Ironmasters are by far the best fitting and feel solid like a cast iron dumbbell. they can go up to 165lbs on each handle with the extended spindles. right behind them is the powerblocks. Just like the ironmasters no mechanical parts to break and are good and solid.
Everyone who is serious knows. Ironmaster is arguably the best out there. The only downside is it isnt instant weight change so supersets arent that easily achieved. However, if you have powerblocks and these then i 100% know you what you are doing in life.
Haha great review and genuinely a funny dude. I have both the ironmaster and the powerblock u90s. The convenience goes to powerblock and for that I use them more often. But the ironmasters are a beautiful piece of hardware like a classic muscle car. The build quality and balance goes to ironmaster for sure.
I have powerblocks up to 50lbs and wanna get the sports grip to use with heavier dumbells. I don't think the pro grip works with powerblocks. Anyways I was thinking about keeping my powerblocks to use them for hitt workouts and buying ironmasters to use heavier weight 50 and up and to use them with the sports grip system since I have shoulder pain. What would be the cheapest way to but the ironmaster that goes from 50lbs and up?? By the way I already have the ironmaster adjustable kettlebell up to 57lbs. It sucks that powerblocks most likely don't work with sports grip spotter systwm
I don’t see why spend all the money on these when u can go traditional loadable dumbbells for a fraction of the price, it take just as long to load , I have fixed up to 40lbs, then I have loadable up to 95lbs, without breaking the bank
Fair argument. A nice set of spinlocks will get you far. I got these for what I consider a good deal (I think 600). I wanted something my clients could use without complaining about the bar digging into the legs...maybe there's an end cap you can add to them...haven't looked into it though since I have these
I have powerblocks up to 50lbs and wanna get the sports grip to use with heavier dumbells. I don't think the pro grip works with powerblocks. Anyways I was thinking about keeping my powerblocks to use them for hitt workouts and buying ironmasters to use heavier weight 50 and up and to use them with the sports grip system since I have shoulder pain. What would be the cheapest way to but the ironmaster that goes from 50lbs and up?? By the way I already have the ironmaster adjustable kettlebell up to 57lbs. It sucks that powerblocks most likely don't work with sports grip spotter systwm
This video is great, but you didn't show the process to exchange the plates. Crucial for a review. I'm sure it's seamless, but I would have liked to see you do it in the video. Now I am going to look up another video that shows this. Just some friendly tips for your future vids. Your charisma is great though, I'll even throw you a sub.
Hey James, thanks for the feedback (and the sub!). You're totally right--i didn't show how to change plates...I showed the quick lock process at around 1:30, but not the plate change. I agree, it would have been helpful. My apologies. In my reviews, I try to point out things that aren't necessarily covered in others' reviews of the same product, and in the process, I often forget to highlight very fundamental elements (like showing how an adjustable dumbbell adjusts). I also improvise most of my videos because I suck at reading from a script, and I'm too lazy to edit. This gives me the easy going charisma you mentioned (thanks again!), But I make a lot of dumb mistakes as a trade-off. Anyway, I'm always looking to get better. I appreciate the critique, and will try to be a little more thoughtful going forward. Thanks again!
I believe there's a 45 lbs > 75 lbs, a 75 > 120, and a 120 > 160. Here's a link to their site that breaks it down (I don't see the 160 option, but I'm 90% sure it's available; at least it used to be): www.ironmaster.com/products/quick-lock-dumbbell-system-45-lb-set/
Not yet, however, I do occasionally have issues getting it in or out (cue Michael Scott). That said, I rarely do anything for maintenance, and I dropped 120 lbs from the top of a power rack one time to test the durability...probably not the best move because it might have something to do with the occasional stubborness.
Great question! It's a Black Widow Training Gear T bar swing post. You can load it up with ~300 lbs for super heavy KB-like swings and deadlifts. It can also double as a loading pin. Here's my review if you're interested: ruclips.net/video/YISQ9mHv8oI/видео.html Thanks!
You are a buff and much more studly attractive version of Louis C. K. - it's unreal. My wife agrees. Holy shit it's uncanny. The voice even. If you're not already you could be making money off that... Anyways, great review!
Very rarely. Honestly, I know I have a problem in that arena. I started adding TLDW segments to the beginning of my videos last week, so I can get the point out of the way early on, just in case I forget to ever get to it. Regardless of your intentions, I appreciate the comment. Without honest feedback, I wouldn't improve. Thanks dude
I disagree. It's a very good game, but I think Donkey Kong is better. Sorry... That Billy Madison scene came to mind. Power blocks destroy ironmaster in quickness of adjustment--no contest. That said, I love the feel and the durability of these. I'm sure id grow to love powerblocks if I had a set, but these were the ones I found cheap on Facebook marketplace (ironically while looking for a commercial powerblock set). No regrets, brah. Thanks for watching!
Powerblocks just the name gives off a lego land feeling lol. You can have your metal/plastic POS. Just make sure you dont accidentally drop them cuz they will brake like legos.
@@casshernsins8333 the website was having a summer sale at the time, don't know how often they do that but I've checked a few times over the months and nothing
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Ironmaster adjustable dumbbells are the best, period. Built like a tank and will last forever. I got mine used many years ago and they had a little wear and tear on them. This past summer, I took all the weights to the garage, wirebrushed them, and spray painted them black. They look better than new now! I've told my wife, if I ever come home from work and the house is on fire, I'm running in to get her and the kids. Then when they are safe, I'm running back in to get my Ironmaster dumbbells.
Just get em after the fire
Great review, thank you. Just ordered my 120lb set, can't wait to get my hands on them.
Still digging them here. They snag every now and then on the screw in process, but it's minimal inconvenience when you consider how bulletproof they are. I think you'll love them.
Good review. Funny I've been out of weight lifting for about 10 years now and have never used anything but free weights that I used for 40 years and durability was never a question. Steel bars and steel weights. Nothing ever broke. Sold everything when I sold the house now I need something space saving. Thanks.
Thanks man. Yeh, you never know what you're gonna get these days. I was working out in a high school weight room last week, and saw a old, red-tinted cambered barbell in the corner...thought it was pretty cool until I realized it was just an old, bent piece of crap :)
Awesome review!!!!
Bought the exact set recently and love them , actually sold my powerblock u-90’s
Also buying the belt squat platforms you reviewed
Keep the videos coming
Thanks Dean! Yeh man, loving these dumbbells. So solid! Glad to hear you picked them over the powerblocks--i feel further validated.
Hope you love the platforms. Just used them 2 days ago myself. They're fantastic.
Thanks again
@@ThreeStormFitness Are they quicker to adjust than the powerblocks?
These are the most durable adjustable dumbbells you can get non come close. I got the 165s.
Great video, thanks for covering some of the more niche stuff others miss!
My pleasure! Thanks so much for the positive feedback!
Great job on the review. I own a pair plus all the upgrades, which go up to 180 pounds.
I have the original iron master dumbbells purchased about 12 years ago. They will out last your/my lifetime. Put them in your will. You will break before they do.
Thanks for the honest video great review man I will be purchasing. Your home gym also looks pretty sweet
I love my Powerblocks, but I'm also scared shitless of the weights slipping out and smashing my face one day. I may have to switch to Ironmaster lol
Haha--well for what it's worth, I wouldn't want to drop these suckers on my face either!
good video, friend. in 2008 on my way to a submission wrestling tournament i was in, i found a guy with the bench, the stand, the dip bar, and the crunch attachment. used once. sold it to me for $200 because he was going to Vegas. it all fit into the back of my police interceptor.
I've since bought the 120lb add on kit. it hurt my soul to pay retail price.
Thanks Frank! That's a steal for $200.
I'd like to bump up to the 165 add-on, but that would hurt my soul as well...just waiting patiently on those Facebook marketplace alerts :)
frank stark do you make any videos on your car? What year is it?
Appreciate the review. Thank you good sir
My pleasure. Thanks for watching!
Love the review. Looking at getting these but wondering if you know anything about Telk adjustable dumbbells as a chaper alternative? They seem to get positive reviews.
Never used them, but I'm a fan of spinlocks for security, and I love than they can go up to 200 lbs. Looks pretty legit. Thanks for bringing them to my attention!
One huge downside to these might be if the weights have a smaller hole than 30 mm, becasue them you can't use them in any other bar you have. One big reason why I like the original spin lock adjustable dumbbells is becasue I can use the same wights on my straight bar also. With these you might need to buy the weights to times since you need separate weights for your straight bar.
They have an adapter to put the dumbbell on a barbell
Thanks for the review brother
These look much nicer than other adjustable dbs... I decided to just buy rubber hex and add as I go... Though it's definitely not the most economical way of getting dbs.
Of all the dumbbells I've used, I probably prefer rubber hex, but with price and space concerns, these were top choice for me. They're truly as solid as they look
When it comes to up to 50lb adjustable dumbbells I think that core fitness ones did it best. They're the quickest to change, the shortest width and aren't plastic like bowflex.
Haven't tried those yet. Agree with ya on the bowflex, at least for my purposes. Thanks for chiming in!
I have both used sold Bowflex, ironmaster, powerblock, Corefitness and regular spin lock adj dumbbells. by far the core fitness ones are not worth the money. if they were 100 bux then fine but if you are talking about the ones that have the spinning handle? they are garbage.
Scrapperstrz What makes you say they’re garbage? Which adjustable did you prefer and why?
@@sethrich5998 Ironmasters are by far the best fitting and feel solid like a cast iron dumbbell. they can go up to 165lbs on each handle with the extended spindles. right behind them is the powerblocks. Just like the ironmasters no mechanical parts to break and are good and solid.
@@Scrapperstrz yea the core once have bad reviwes on amazon.
Good review. It'd be cool to have that amount of weight and 4 db handles to save on changes during the workout.
Thanks for the review bro. I think you can easily do the crush grip dumbbell press with these dumbbells right?
Oh yeh. One of my favorites to make the pecs pop
@@ThreeStormFitness Definitely!
My pin barrly hits 1 o clock. It goes to 3 with no plates but barely locks in at 1 ?!
Everyone who is serious knows.
Ironmaster is arguably the best out there. The only downside is it isnt instant weight change so supersets arent that easily achieved.
However, if you have powerblocks and these then i 100% know you what you are doing in life.
I got real lucky this pass weekend and found 120lb set for $120 on market place
That's an insane deal. You might as well have gotten paid to take them. Well done!
Haha great review and genuinely a funny dude. I have both the ironmaster and the powerblock u90s. The convenience goes to powerblock and for that I use them more often. But the ironmasters are a beautiful piece of hardware like a classic muscle car. The build quality and balance goes to ironmaster for sure.
Well put, Mark. I agree entirely. Thanks!
I have powerblocks up to 50lbs and wanna get the sports grip to use with heavier dumbells. I don't think the pro grip works with powerblocks. Anyways I was thinking about keeping my powerblocks to use them for hitt workouts and buying ironmasters to use heavier weight 50 and up and to use them with the sports grip system since I have shoulder pain. What would be the cheapest way to but the ironmaster that goes from 50lbs and up?? By the way I already have the ironmaster adjustable kettlebell up to 57lbs. It sucks that powerblocks most likely don't work with sports grip spotter systwm
I don’t see why spend all the money on these when u can go traditional loadable dumbbells for a fraction of the price, it take just as long to load , I have fixed up to 40lbs, then I have loadable up to 95lbs, without breaking the bank
Fair argument. A nice set of spinlocks will get you far. I got these for what I consider a good deal (I think 600). I wanted something my clients could use without complaining about the bar digging into the legs...maybe there's an end cap you can add to them...haven't looked into it though since I have these
So Johnny Sins has a weightlifting RUclips channel now?
I had to look up who that was. I swear!
And yeah, I sorta see a resemblance... In the head... The head with a face on it... Well, my face
It applied to me.
Is there wheels on the stand? I can't really tell...Thanks.
Unfortunately, no. That would be an excellent feature though
You can tell this guy lifts heavy from that deep voice.
I wish it worked like that!
Wtf? You're gay right MUFASABOI ?
En what about ronnie colleman voice?
Mike tyson?
So stupid
I have powerblocks up to 50lbs and wanna get the sports grip to use with heavier dumbells. I don't think the pro grip works with powerblocks. Anyways I was thinking about keeping my powerblocks to use them for hitt workouts and buying ironmasters to use heavier weight 50 and up and to use them with the sports grip system since I have shoulder pain. What would be the cheapest way to but the ironmaster that goes from 50lbs and up?? By the way I already have the ironmaster adjustable kettlebell up to 57lbs. It sucks that powerblocks most likely don't work with sports grip spotter systwm
This video is great, but you didn't show the process to exchange the plates. Crucial for a review. I'm sure it's seamless, but I would have liked to see you do it in the video. Now I am going to look up another video that shows this. Just some friendly tips for your future vids. Your charisma is great though, I'll even throw you a sub.
Hey James, thanks for the feedback (and the sub!).
You're totally right--i didn't show how to change plates...I showed the quick lock process at around 1:30, but not the plate change. I agree, it would have been helpful. My apologies.
In my reviews, I try to point out things that aren't necessarily covered in others' reviews of the same product, and in the process, I often forget to highlight very fundamental elements (like showing how an adjustable dumbbell adjusts).
I also improvise most of my videos because I suck at reading from a script, and I'm too lazy to edit. This gives me the easy going charisma you mentioned (thanks again!), But I make a lot of dumb mistakes as a trade-off.
Anyway, I'm always looking to get better. I appreciate the critique, and will try to be a little more thoughtful going forward.
Thanks again!
If I bought 45 lbs, now what I have to buy to 75?
I believe there's a 45 lbs > 75 lbs, a 75 > 120, and a 120 > 160. Here's a link to their site that breaks it down (I don't see the 160 option, but I'm 90% sure it's available; at least it used to be): www.ironmaster.com/products/quick-lock-dumbbell-system-45-lb-set/
@@ThreeStormFitness there 165
Do the locking mechanism wear out??
Not yet, however, I do occasionally have issues getting it in or out (cue Michael Scott). That said, I rarely do anything for maintenance, and I dropped 120 lbs from the top of a power rack one time to test the durability...probably not the best move because it might have something to do with the occasional stubborness.
The locking stem sticks way to often! Not happy with them...
@7:32 What is that equipment called?
Great question! It's a Black Widow Training Gear T bar swing post. You can load it up with ~300 lbs for super heavy KB-like swings and deadlifts. It can also double as a loading pin. Here's my review if you're interested: ruclips.net/video/YISQ9mHv8oI/видео.html
Thanks!
I thought this was a dumbbell review, turns out it is a doctor showing what adult ADHD looks like.
Fascinating.
Haha! I actually just got diagnosed with adult ADD... adderall is a hell if a drug!
@@ThreeStormFitness I got diagnosed at 30 years old, lol... I’m not pointing any fingers 😂
wait, are we supposed to clean our guns?
Technically, but there's a reason I'm partial to pumps, revolvers and kalashnikovs...I'm a slob.
too tedious to change the weights
You are a buff and much more studly attractive version of Louis C. K. - it's unreal. My wife agrees. Holy shit it's uncanny. The voice even. If you're not already you could be making money off that... Anyways, great review!
bruh i seriously though this was j macs channel
Thaaaaaanks. He seems like a fine young man!
Did this guy ever get to the point?
Very rarely.
Honestly, I know I have a problem in that arena. I started adding TLDW segments to the beginning of my videos last week, so I can get the point out of the way early on, just in case I forget to ever get to it.
Regardless of your intentions, I appreciate the comment. Without honest feedback, I wouldn't improve. Thanks dude
IronMaster DBs are a joke. Powerblocks are best - Forget the rest.
I disagree. It's a very good game, but I think Donkey Kong is better.
Sorry... That Billy Madison scene came to mind.
Power blocks destroy ironmaster in quickness of adjustment--no contest.
That said, I love the feel and the durability of these. I'm sure id grow to love powerblocks if I had a set, but these were the ones I found cheap on Facebook marketplace (ironically while looking for a commercial powerblock set).
No regrets, brah. Thanks for watching!
Powerblocks just the name gives off a lego land feeling lol. You can have your metal/plastic POS. Just make sure you dont accidentally drop them cuz they will brake like legos.
@@ThreeStormFitness flexbells are better adjustable dumbell. But ironmaster is more durable
@@MotoMadnessUK true
Price update: July 2022 the 75lb dumbbell set and the curl bar cost me $916.20USD with a 10% off sale, free shipping from Ironmaster
How did you get the 10% sale?
@@casshernsins8333 the website was having a summer sale at the time, don't know how often they do that but I've checked a few times over the months and nothing
Iya ya Allah.