The BEST Adjustable Dumbbells of 2024 for the Home Gym!
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- Опубликовано: 22 май 2024
- Literally ALL You Need to Know About the Absolute Best Adjustable Dumbbell Options!
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0:00 - The BEST Adjustable Dumbbells for 2024!
0:32 - Overview
1:58 - Pricing of all the Best Options
4:11 - Weight Range & Balance Considerations
7:40 - Dimensions & Material Considerations
11:00 - Weight Accuracy
12:20 - Durability and Our Accidental Drop Test
15:54 - Warranty
16:44 - Speed/Ease of Weight Change
18:39 - Fit & Finish ( and the All-Important KNURLING)
21:03 - Coop’s Recommendations
24:45 - The Ultimate Pick if Money is no Object
25:33 - The Best Ultra-Heavy Adjustable Dumbbell Pick
26:22 - The “Legacy” Pick
27:13 - The Most Increments
27:25 - The Absolute Cheapest Adjustable Dumbbells Coop Recommends
27:37 - Final Thoughts
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I need someone to love me the way Coop loves making adjustable dumbbell content
thats funny
Lol 😂
Love a good confirmation video! 😁 Got a set of Nüobells for my home gym about 2 months ago. Been super pleased with them, great value and extremely easy to live with. I don't throw my dumbbells around, never have as I love to savour the excentric, and so durability won't be an issue at all. Anyway awesome video! Your content has been and still is super helpful in setting up my home gym!
Have a set of Powerblocks. Goes up to 125. Had them for around 12 years. The old white handle. Things are awesome, take a beating and still going strong. Quick, easy weight changes.
It looks like they only sell up to 100 now..
bro aint even 12 yet
I got the Powerblock USA 90's and I'm so glad I did. Quick changing is just so much better than slow changing. And combined with their tried and true reliability, it was a no brainer for me
I've had Powerblocks for almost 5 years and they've been amazing, the speed you can adjust is perfect. I honestly am so used to the square shape, and cage style it has never been an issue. Sometimes the square shape actually helps because they don't roll and you can get great range of motion when lifting from the ground. I have the originals which don't have a metal handle and plastic adjuster, amazingly it hasn't degraded at all, the magnet, bungee even have never failed.
The Ironmaster Dumbbells are the best of the bunch. I bought the 45 lbs set with the Micro Plate Kit. The Ironmaster stand however, is not a quality stand and the PRO stand is expensive. I ordered the H-6979 Height Adjustable Machine Table (24” x 18”) from Uline with the H-6862 Lockable 4” Casters. It’s perfect for storing a set of dumbbells, plates and accessories. The table rolls smoothly and it can handle 500 lbs with the casters or 1500 lbs without the casters. I bought a set of Gorilla Grip silicone mats from Amazon to protect the table and dumbbells from scratches. The setup looks awesome in my gym.
Iron Master definitely the best value. I bought the 70 pound set withe the 50lb upgrade (120 total) years ago and they are still going strong. Also much more durable than the others. I'm surprised the first poster's stand wasn't good; mine is rock solid.
Love my Ironmasters. Have the Pro stand and 3 sets on there. You can just super set with multiple dumbbells and have heavy sets or light sets ready to go, and if you want a thick handle they have that option too. Their kettlebell handles with it are a nice pair of additions as well.
I’ve been binge watching all your adjustable dumbbell videos and enjoying all of them. I think I am finally going to purchase the Nuobells, thank you so much for helping me with my decision, and giving me entertainment at the same time!
I’ve been doing the same. Just wondering what made u pick nuobells?
@@Crabguts I picked it because of the ease of use, compact space and its familiarity to a regular dumbbell. Additionally, because I live in Hong Kong, Nuobells are one of the few options that are easily available to purchase online. I have had them for about a month now and have had no issues whatsoever. It feels good, the quick-changing mechanism is snappy and nice, and it takes up very little space. But, when I shake it or move it, it does make some clanging noises which I am still a bit scared of. I think this is probably normal, but I am still a bit sketched and paranoid about doing exercises like overhead triceps extensions because I am scared of the plates falling. This is probably just me, and it is most likely secure. Other than that’s it’s been perfect. I am happy to answer questions if you have them.
Nuobells are amazing love them
I love my power blocks. Underrated feature that isn’t talked about enough, they are the only ones in the video (I think?) that you can change the weight without bringing it back to the stand. This makes it super easy to superset.
I have the 175s and I love them too. They are insanely big when you get above 130ish, but if you’re tall and big they are not too bad. My only gripe is the stand. I wish the had a walkthrough stand. It is tough grabbing the higher weight all hunched over. On the plus side I 12.5-175 for $1700. No better value out there if you lift heavy.
I love that for the portability. I bought this model because I’m a truck driver and need something I can just haul out of a compartment and get to work. The stands do not lend themselves to that.
You can drop ironmaster dumbbells without going back to the stand, too. Powerblocks are much faster for that, though.
Yeh I have powerblocks and I love that too.
I’ve had ironmasters since 2013 and have used them at least several times a week since. They’ve been accidentally dropped on bare concrete, beat to absolute shit, and yet they are indestructible. The paint might be chipped on all of the plates, and oh man are the handles rusty, but they get the job done as well as they did a decade ago.
The question I ask myself when someone reviews all the latest dumbbells is: "If I had my time again would I choose any of the new dumbbells over Ironmaster?" and the answer would be no.
As much as I wanna swap for pépin fast series, I just can’t let a good thing go
I found nuobells mixed with ironmasters is a win for me. I keep the ironmasters set up over 80 lbs and have the heavy handle kits. But for the quick adjustments on the nuobells it can't be beat.
I suggested to them 2 years ago to design stainless steel weight plates for their dumbbells. That would be insane. But they are dinosaurs and seldom go beyond and go the extra mile. Just like they could have designed a smith with an independent pulley system (an upgrade to the IM2000). Right now there are so many innovations related to racks that there will be no logical reason to purchase their IM2000 or even their cable tower. As for their dumbbells and kettlebell it's different : I see countless new ''quick'' dumbbells coming out but none of them beat the IronMasters. I also enjoy their benches. and rubber Olympic plates.
@buddhaoli I bought their IM2000 like 4 years ago and I love it but I can't see spending $700 on their dumbbell set. A lot of their stuff seems way overpriced for what you get anymore.
Had Ironmasters for four years. No regrets. Super high weights. Relatively compact. Very tight. Great accessories.
Regarding changing the weights: Do not do it like he does. I don't know why he does it that way. Put the dumbbells flat and do both sides at the same time. Easy.
I've seen a story of people reclaiming these after their house burned. They are expensive but they are an inheritance for your grandkids.
I have them too. Yeah, they're square and have notches on the handles and locking pins for a reason. He loaded them in the slowest and hardest way possible. He really left out how versatile they are also. They have kettlebells, mace, straight, and EZ bars that all work with the plates and locking pins you already have from the dumbbells.
@@TheTW13 : I think the whole Ironmaster eco system is what keeps me going back to them. Ironmaster sold me another set of handles so both my wife and I can workout at the same time. That's part of why I am sold on Ironmaster, between the kettlebell, bench, and dumbells I didn't need to go to the gym any more (I was just lucky I had all of these before the pandemic).
Love my Ironmasters. Have had them almost 20 yrs.
Their kettlebells that use the same adjustment system/plates are nice too
damn ironmaster does last forever
Finally got my Trulap's last week, and the stand a few days ago ! I love those shiny Buzz Lightyear dumbells ❤. The weight cap of 92 lbs is great ! I find the dumbell plates dont rattle and swing to a distracting degree. The tactile texture of Trulap is great, the knurling is great, the click of changing weights is lovely, and when I pull the dumbells out, the steel on steel slide of the plates feels like I'm drawing a sword !❤ Bought them on Black Friday for $80 ofd and took 6-8weeks to recieve them
I have the Pepin handles that fit standard plates. Fantastic knurling and compact. Used standard plates are easy to find and cheap. So nice to be able to bounce them off my knees with no bar sticking out! They don’t seem expensive when you start stacking the weight on. Great space savers in my small basement gym.
Bro makes this video every 3 months
hahahaha I said to myself, didnt he make a few of these already
If I ever have the time I want to go look at video history and see how many times they do this
I mean they release new dumbbells every year…
And I love it every time!
Can't wait for the video talking about the best adjustable dumbbells for the summer of '24
I’m stuck with my power blocks for now. But I’m so stoked to learn about the knurled handles from J D gym equipped. Thank you ! 🙏🏼
Purchased the NuoBell 580 matte black back in December, absolutely love these. No complaints. I’m always careful with all my equipment.
Recently got the Ironmasters with the heavy handles and add on kit bringing them up to 135lbs ea. No regrets!
Love the regular adjustable dumbbells videos 😃 saving up for the Pepin 🙏
I paid $500 new for my Iron Master 75 lb set and stand in 2018. Price is higher now. I have since added the 120 lb expansion as well as the heavy handle kit. That increases the handle to 25 lb and makes it more compact for a given weight. Balance is very good too with the heavy handle kit.
Trulap > Nuobells - stronger plates that are less likely to break, more increments as they go up 1.5 kgs at a time, higher max weight...these advantages trump the areas Nuobells are better at.
IRONMASTER! Easy choice. They're so good. Get the heavy handle kit amd the balance is fantastic. $99 for a kettlebell handle gets you a full set kf adjustable KBs too
are you able to drop the dumbbell without damaging it. i'm looking into purchasing the iron master with full upgrade to 165lbs but I'm hesitant because at that weight i may haver to drop them and i don't want to damage the dumbbell.
I bought Ironmasters in October and do not regret it. I think the only way they lose is, as you mentioned, you are supersetting AND need to adjust weights for that specific superset. Otherwise you can do the adjusting during your rest time anyway. Plus you can expand the set and buy other attachments/accessories (weight vest, straight bar, EZ bar, etc.).
I got around this by buying hex dumbbells up to 50lbs (5lb increments), plus IronMaster with the heavy handle kit.
Dumbbells start getting big and expensive after 50lbs, so I dodge that. But, I have all of the lighter weights available for supersets or shorter rest periods. Wife also appreciates it.
I leave the IronMasters loaded at 55lbs. I use them for everything heavier. The heavy handle kit also makes these feel better as it shortens the handle length.
Best of both worlds.
@@joshgarofalo2544OMG, I actually did the same thing. I have dumbbell rack with a 5-50lb fixed set and the Ironmasters for anything heavier. Got the 120lb set with heavy handle kit. I keep them loaded with 60lbs. Thought I was the only one with this great idea, lol. I think it’s the perfect setup for a home gym IMO.
I solved that problem and got myself a second pair of IronMaster dumbbells. I previously tried mixing them with Powerblocks and BaadAss, but honestly, you just can't beat the IronMasters in term of quality, design and feeling.
I'm using my old 70lb powerblock set paired with ironmaster for superset and dropset@@joshgarofalo2544
I bought Snode AD80s with the magnets last November and I'm generally happy with the purchase. I've done a couple of things to enhance my enjoyment of it. I bought a pair of Mad Spotter pros so I'm able to position these better when I do some heavy presses and make weight adjustments via magnets. When I use the magnets I place them inside the dumbbell plates closest to the handle. The 4-8 magnets has never come off unless it's dropped. I've tried placing it on the outside plate and even on top/bottom but drops tend to damage the paint or scuff up the magnet. Overall I'm thrilled to own these (as well as the filthy-diesel cast iron stand)!
Would annoy me to put on and off magnets all the time. Nuobells for the win.
I went with nubell 80lb.. been rocking em for about 6 months... LOVE EM ❤💪
Bought a set of Nuobells and a stand last year. LOVE them. They're so fast and easy to change that they've increased how often I work out, because I hated dealing with the hassle of other adjustable dumbbells and don't have space for fixed ones. If they work so well that they make me work out more, that's a big win in my book.
My favourite wil always be ironmaster. These things are unbreakable.
Honored to have made this video. Well my post on repainting my Ironmaster dumbbells. Thanks Coop!
Coop you really should put some heavy handles on those Ironmasters! I've got them and with the heavy handles they're amazing! Wouldn't trade them in for any other adjustable
I've been using the powerblock pro 100 exp with knurling for over a month now and I LOVE them. Super easy to use, and to be honest, they don't feel to big. Plus being able to go to 100 is fantastic.
Yeah I don't know what he's saying about size. My U-90s aren't that big and I've had them for 10 years now. No way his top pick will last that long. The competition is getting better but I think Powerblocks are still the best overall when you factor in ease of use, cost, and durability. Every adjustable has compromises.
They will last forever. I got the Pro 175s & 90s. Absolutely love them. All used with a purpose, easily interchangeable & durable. You really don’t need a stand for these dumbbells unlike other adjustables that need a cradle.
I've bought them too and can confirm they're very convenient, covering all your needs. They save time and are easy to carry in the trunk, allowing me to do a set of biceps exercises while I'm filling up on gas.
I have the new Commercial pro Exp 100 set and they are absolutely awesome and power blocks best dumbbell .
@warden8288 bro... that's hard core! Lol
I’ve had my iron masters a little over a year now and still glad I went with them! They might take a little longer to change out but even then they still don’t take that long to change out. Almost went with Pepin but couldn’t justify spending more then double the price
i have the old school pepin dumbbell plate loading handles that you recommended before. i love them.
Had my ironmaster set since 2020. Having dumbbells that be can be more than just dumbbells for the same price as fixed adjustable dumbbells is underrated. They sell EZ curl and straight bars that use the same plates, kettlebell handles, a training vest. Really can’t beat the versatility.
I bought the nuobells during black Friday and honestly best adj dumbbells ive used. Feel the most like an actual dumbbell, the change mechanism is so simple, and 5 lb increments is a must imo
Just got my son a set of the Rep QuickDraws. I have to admit they are not bad. To me nothing beats a fixed dumbbell, but I liked the feel and changing was super easy. And you can change weight without being in the cradle. For a starter set the durability and price are great.
All have pros & cons. Been blessed to have owned some of these adjustable dumbbells over the years that you’ve mentioned. I’ll rank them in this order from my own experience. Powerblocks> Iron Masters> Core> NordicTrack> Bowflex. I do want to get my hands on those new Rep 60s. Ability to toss them around and not worry looks unmatched.
I got the Nuobells a year ago and i still don`t want to miss em. In my opinion, the only adujustable Dumbbel that feels like a standard Dumbbell and is easily adjustable AND has good increments! No other competitor has that (Peppin with sidebars would annoy me, some have only 10lbs increments, etc.)
Love the content. I watch all your videos! Do you mind reviewing the Cap Adjust-a-Bell Dumbells? They are similar to the core home fitness but with a hexagon shape plate instead of round. I appreciate the content. Keep it up man!
With the powerblock you can change the handle to be kettle bell, he should have mentioned that game changer for my wife, powerblock with both handles for me 51 year old best money spent
IronMaster wins always lol
For me it's Pepins, Ironmasters, and Powerblock exp's.
Got myself powerblock pro 100s and absolutely love them. Got them on their holiday sale.
How much off is the holiday sell?
Killed it I'll be tagging you in my home Gym Build. I also went with mat black NUbells
Bought titans loadable dumbell handles set in chrome for like 80 bucks before covid with some good collars and never felt the need to buy adjustable sets - seems just like a luxury doorstopper to me
I just ordered the ironmaster dumbbells, mostly because of your reviews. Thanks for making such great content.
Edit: they came, and they're awesome.
Ironmasters are great! I use them for the heavy compound DB stuff. That said, having one of the lighter 5-50 quicker adjusting sets for isolation exercises is nice
After this review, I'm still glad I got ironmaster dumbbells a few years ago.
You won't regret it. I own two sets of them (2x45lbs and 2x75lbs) as well as their small stand. I've had Powerblocks (which I have always hated...they even broke and I couldn't wait to get rid of them) as well as the BaadAss (which are the sturdiest dumbbells I have ever seen). The IronMasters are the best: they feel natural, are very sturdy, won't roll around because of the square shape of the plates, can be used for a lot of exercises that other brands can't, don't have protruding ends and are quick enough to change the weight. You know how sometimes you discover a music album and you actually love every single track on that album? That's how I feel about the IronMasters. It's a perfect product. These are for life.
I'm team Snode AD80! I incorporate four 2.5lbs platemates and eight Snode 1.25lbs. This set up is reliable, feels good in my hands, looks good, and it goes up to 90lbs
Can you do a best folding rack video. Keep up the good work. I really enjoy this channel 💪🫡
Great dumbell weight information ❤
Super helpful! Thank you 💪
Coop is correct. I love my Iron Masters. Bought the bench too and love that
Been quite happy with Nuobell for the last two years. I agree with your suggestions to improve them, but their convenience is just great.
Why, you just saved me real money. Thank you, Coop!
If the Trulaps were 90lb instead of 92 and had even increments, I wonder if they would have beat out the Nuobells? That seemed to be Coop's biggest issue with them.
Quick reminder on TRULAP: Based on very quick research it looks like this is most likely a Chinese company using an original Chinese design, but using Canada as a North American front for their business. The address on their site is a self-storage unit in Calgary, i.e. Sentinel Self Storage, their website is riddled with spelling mistakes, and their ToS is a generic template copied off of the internet. This doesn't mean the dumbbells aren't high quality but it is information worth knowing.
EDIT - it looks like they updated their address. It was 7725 112 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T3R 1R8. It's now 135a 250 Aero Link Ne T2E 7X8, Calgary, Canada. It appears to be a logistics company/warehouse but it also appears to have multiple, obviously related business, operating out of that location.
It seems that a quick Google search for "made-in-china Model 1090 40kg" is enough to find them at $138-158.
Honestly mind blown at how many in this group are all in on the Iron Masters still
yea that sold me on a new set of Ironmasters....durability and expandability plus a kettle bell attachment is attractive.
I really like my MXselect 85s. Zero issues after a year and a half. They were cheaper than the competition by like $200+. The weight increments will probably annoy people, but you get used to it. For an actual garage gym, I like the rubberized handle, because I live in a colder climate. Easier to handle and no issues with rust.
I ended up getting the Titan Fitness stand.. I set the 90lb Powerblocks on top cause theyre so easy to use and quick and keep the Pepin handles and weights on bottom if I decide I want to do some heavy pressing. Works great for me and stores in a very small footprint. Thanks for all the awesome content Coop!
Do the 90 lb Powerblocks fit well on the Titan stand? This sounds like the best way to go!
@@ericschwartz5779Yeah they fit really well on top only issue is you cant put the selector into the 90lb position, I just put it in the 70lb and then take them out and set the 90lb on the floor and select it from there which hasnt been an issue at all for me
Love my Nüobells. I’ve had them for only 8 weeks, but I’ve enjoyed every workout with them. I agree Coops changes though. I would have been willing to pay a little more for some of the Snode features. But, overall I am very happy with them. Thanks for the reviews Coop. Your reviews are what lead me to the Nüobells.
Amazing recommendations, especially those of us going from a commercial gym to home gym options without having to sacrifice anything in the process 😊
Great vid. I would love to see a review on the Kabata "Worlds smartest dumbell". Love my Pepin FAST DB!
Absolutely love my 120lbs Pépin Fast Series, they've been absolutely AMAZING. I bought sets of 2.5lbs and 1.25lbs PlateMates for micro adjustments and it's perfect.
I purchased the Ativafit DT1166 (a 552 clone with all metal parts) after seeing the GGR video. I don’t throw weights around but they’ve held up great. They get a bit smoother over time as the parts mesh more and more.
I bought the Trulaps on January 27 and then 2 days later I upgraded and got the extra weight. Waiting for those to come in. I've always had the BowFlex ones but I wanted to try something that was slightly less bulky, less plastic, and had heavier weights for longevity. The BowFlex ones are solid, excited to try the Trulaps. Hopefully Trulap gets the rack for the heavy ones back in stock so I can buy that too. Also considering their bench. I have the thick Rogue bench and honestly don't use it all that often.
Ironmasters with the heavy handle kit makes it the most compact adjustable DB and is near same size as Watson individual DBs
I don't get why the trulaps don't get more attention. They do go up to 92 lbs, which is very close to the theoretically optimal 100 lbs, much better than the nuobells in this category. Also the pipe is made from stainless steel, they don't rattle anymore, very resilient. Is it just the super aggressive knurling and the weird increments? Buy the Kg version! 4kg - 5.5kg - 7kg - 8.5kg -... 39kg - 41.5kg, all round numbers! I wish I could test them and the nuobells before buying.
I recently purchased the trulaps and I love them. I’m surprised they weren’t talked about much in this video. I think they are one of the best Dumbells bang for buck. Heavy, lots of adjustments, nice finish, good warranty.
Awesome! How is the rattling though? I heard those can make some noise and the plates move around a bit when you exercise. What about the "super aggressive knurling"? Those are the two downsides from the videos that I wish I could test before I buy them...
I’m sure if the knurling is to aggressive for you you can get some gloves for your buttery man paws.
First of all, love the channel. So I've had Bowflex 1090s forever now (over 15 years). Maybe the quality of the more recently produced has worsened over time, but man these have been a solid investment at $600 when I bought them. Not sure why you didn't mention those with the 552s (due to increased wt range). They also have good microloadability. Can do 2.5 lb increments, although admittedly, it then is a tad lopsided but not too big of a deal. Anyway. Thats my first comment for you. Keep it up! Would love to see more leg extension/leg curl and leg press/hack squat reviews.
Glad you continue to update this list. Have you looked at the Eisenlink Adjustable Dumbbell? Similar to the iron masters, but with a slot cut out of each plate. Kind of curious about them, but I assume they must be physically larger than the iron masters.
Also, come on coop... you talked about size/compactness and didn't mention the Iron Masters? I'm pretty sure they are objectively the most compact adjustable dumbbells for their weight and the most similar to a fixed weight dumbbell.
Iron masters are my favorite
I actually like that the powerblocks are not balanced....it makes you to use more secondary muscles to keep it balanced
I love my Hoist brand.. excellent quality and great bench comes with the set !
I have the Ironmasters (with the 120 pound expansion set and the heavy handle kit bringing those bad boys to 135 each!). Love them 💪💪💪💪
Love there's even an extra kit to bring it up to 180 total
I got my ironmasters during covid. I was on a waiting list for almost a year. I love them. But... they need a better stand. My stand wiggles and wobbles all over the place, and the bolts try to pop out. And once you're up to 90lbs they no longer fit on the table top. They spill over the sides. And the handle is awkwardly long, I heard the heavy handle kit fixes that issue though.
@@christianfarmer yup…absolutely insane! I hope I need the 180 pound expansion kit someday 💪💪💪
@@coolcatrich the heavy handle kit makes a huge difference…I highly recommend it!
@@coolcatrich and that little lip for the stand is crap. I bought a plyometric box for the heavier dumbbells. Might buy one more so they each have their own box.
I had Bowflex 1090's for many years. Not bad for the time, but they eventually started dropping plates (but only after many years of use). I bought the Nuobells a couple of years ago and have no regrets. They have preformed pretty flawlessly (only a couple of hang ups over 4 or 5 day a week use for a couple of years, which is amazing) and they feel as solid now as when they were new. Great in hand feel, great look, slick operation, and the stand is high quality as well. If I were in the market now, I would look at a few options, sure, but these are hard to beat, IMO. I would like a set that goes to 100 pounds, but 80 is fine for accessories, as I do the heavy stuff with barbells. Might just buy a set of regular 100's one of these days. I don't drop any of my equipment, so I can't speak to that, but adjustable dumbbells are not generally supposed to be dropped anyway.
I really enjoy your great videos. Have you seen the Eisenlink adjustable dumbbell? I think you might like these too. Thanks!
Couple months of Snode AD80 ownership here. Bought two pairs of platemate donut magnets for them (2.5lb and 5lb sets) so weight increments aren't really an issue. I like mine, but I dont love them. I stand by them being a good purchase for starting my home gym but I think I overvalued the necessity for speed in weight changes. I'm still going to keep them and do my best to wear them out. If I were doing it over again, I'd get the Ironmasters.
Interesting assessment. I actually had my mind set on getting the Snode AD80 and considered the Ironmasters. You may have just changed my mind. I also think im overvaluing weight change times since I don't even drop/superset as much. Will you still be purchasing the Ironmasters in the future?
@@Dial_J_for_Josh If my AD80s become damaged beyond repair or someone makes me a compelling offer locally, yes I would replace them with Ironmasters. In the near future I'll have expanded my home gym to include a rack and barbell setup so the necessity for larger weight changes will reduce even further. Honestly though, even should something change that keeps me from getting the barbell setup any time soon, the fact that Ironmasters can go significantly higher than Snodes to keep progress going is another strong argument for them.
@@Two_Names Thanks a lot, I think you just sold me on the Ironmasters.
got the rep fitness adjustable this week. You can't beat the durability and price. anything heavier than 60lbs I'm generally doing barbell exercises. So far so good for the reps!
Another one that id recommend you check out for a review are the Eisenlink. They're similar to IronMasters but even quicker changing and cheaper ($500 for the 80 lb set). I really think they have the best design for a loadable style dumbbell.
Great freakin video. Would love for you to provide some insight around how well can some of these dumbbells do certain exercises. For example, I have the power blocks, and it’s difficult for me do over head tricep extensions because it’s square.
Still got to roll with the tried and true Powerblocks. I do own the Elite USA 90s and they are amazing.
great vid
i have the adjustable bowflex, they go up to 90 LBS. I bout the set for 100 bucks at a yard sale, they didnt adjust. i took them apart, cleaned, lubed and reassembled them. That was 8 years ago and i have had no issues. like anything i guess it depends on how u take care of your things
Some additional personal views: I started with Snode but found the dumbells fit perfectly or they jammed and wedged when putting them back into each other after a heavy/high fatigue set. They had to be aligned PERFECTLY--even after adjusting tolerances. Then I said to heck with it--bought the Pepins. These delver. Plus I found MadSpotter V.2 rack hooks fit perfectly to lift dumbbells off. power rack barbell.
I like My power block Elites, its nice cause you can buy them @ 50lbs and buy more plates if later you end up needing to go up to 90lbs.... looking at the site i think they might be a little more then when they were new.
I love the Ironmasters. Haven’t seen anything yet that I would swap for that is priced within reason.
Based on a tip I read somewhere, I bought two sets of Ironmaster handles without the weights. Then, I bought CAP barbell 1" weights. The 12.5# weights have a diameter slightly bigger than the corner to corner measurement of the handles. Given that they are about 1" in thickness, I can get about 160# on each handle if necessary.
Would love to see a review of the Maximum Advantage Grip attachments compared to the knock offs. Are they worth it? Which ones would you recommend getting and in what order?
I have the Elite USA PowerBlocks with the Stage 2 (50-70lbs) and 3 (70-90lbs) kits and they've been amazing. I previously had the Blowflex Selecttech 552s but got frustrated with the size so went with the PowerBlocks and it's still going strong with no issues. It's solid and great for a home gym.
Love the reviews - one thing that would also be great to see how each of these work with the rest of home gym - specifically Mad Spotters and Monkeyfeet. Some are obvious but others may technically fit but be awkward
I got the Nordic Track and love them. They are fast to adjust and feel sturdy. Knurling could be better, but not a problem for me.
Just got my snode ad80s … they feel great when putting them together , I’ll see how I like them after doing a couple workouts
I was afraid with Nuobell of breaking them even if careful and then not having anything until parts replaced
Trulap gen 2’s are legit. Definitely worth it
A year ago I got the blowflex 1090s. I wanted the Nuo Bells, but I already had the bowflex stand from having the 552s for years ago.
I honestly love them! But its probably because I was already used to and invested in bowflex. If I had to completely start over today, I'd go with the Nuo Bells. They look pretty smooth and you're doing half the adjusting.
The pepins look soooo good! I know that's not important but wow man....
I Just decided to look into a home gym because I personally don’t like public gyms and I have money to spare. Not a but load but I’m glad you make these videos. Can’t wait to invest in my health for long term. I’m currently overweight and trying to lose it all by 2025!
Coop, you're still rocking with the Nuobells? I just can't get past the fragility. I'm not one to throw my dumbbells around but accidental drops happen occasionally.
Ironmasters with the heavy handle kit is where its at. Love ironmaster system.
Would love for you to revisit the budget home gym series more. Now that were in 2024.
I have the snodes 80 and i really love them. Bought them cause i felt like they were a « durable nuobells version ». Didnt have any problem with them so far, except that sometimes they can be hard to rerack at higher weight. I recommend them!
I cannot find any info on Rep increasing the QuickDraw lbs. Do you know any suggested timeline? Would love those with at least 80lbs. Thank you!! Love the channel!
Before considering price my most important consideration is the most weight in the most compact package for movements that finish with the dumbbells coming close together.
I’m a powerblock fan. I own the pro elite up to stage 3 (90lbs). I have had them for a couple years now and love them. If I was shopping today I probably would look at the Snode or Nuobell. Thanks so much for all the great information.
Raaaacccceeeee Wwwwwaaaaaarrrrrrr!!!!!!!!! Iron Master Master Race!!!!!!!!!! I'm throwing down the gauntlet. lol. Iron Masters will last forever and I like them. I also have the kettlebell attachment which means I don't need any kettlebells.
Coop is correct about the adder weights on the power blocks making curling feel a little strange . You can curl by turning them side ways and it helps a lot . I also own and highly recommend the New Commercial pro 100 Power blocks . They don’t have the adder weights and feel so much more natural when curling because of it . Much more balanced . Love Plower-blocks.