to everybody who has these classic dumbbels, you can tighten the collars simply by spinning the weight anticlockwise, they wont clank together at the end of every rep then and wont fall apart
I like the honesty and how you say it doesn’t work for you. All the cons don’t affect me because of how my situation and goals are a bit different from yours. I appreciate the review as it gave me the information I was looking for on these dumbbells. And answered the questions I had about them. Never knew your channel existed until this video but I think I’ll check out some more videos on your channel.
While working out with spinlock dumbbells. I do my workouts in order from heaviest to lightest. I start with a 100lbs bench press, 100lbs squats, 90lbs dumbbell rows, 65lbs overhead press and finally 55lbs bicep curls
@@ehtishamtube7238 Quicker to take a collar off and just toss off a 10lb weight than it is to take the collar off and go and retrieve 10lb every single excercise
Here is a solution for the issue of needed to change from high to low weights: Just buy two sets - one big set and one small set. Since the small set doesn't almost cost anything, the price is almost the same as with just the big set and you don't need to change so much weights since if the difference is too big you just switch to the smaller set or vise versa
@@outtrigger Yeah, it could get really clunky to setup though. I think if you want a lot of weight in general these are good, but for speed of use from high to low weights they are poor. It may depend on your plan and end goal.
I think these are great old school classic weights like when I first started lifting when I was a teenager. I find value in this because I typically lift heavier weights and going up to 50 pounds isn’t going to cut. If you are a heavy lifter this set will work because you probably won’t be dropping the weights that low. I would say use this set for your heavier lifts only and use resistance band sets and calisthenics for your smaller muscles and your burnouts.
Yup, I can go heavier than these weights for a few exercises (bench press, squats, deadlifts, etc.) I am looking into a heavier set. Core actually called me after seeing my review and let me know they are working on a set that goes heavier. They wouldn't give me any details as a launch or how heavy, just that they are testing them. I hope we see some news soon. Thanks for watching!
I recently added alternating biceps curls. I can lift a little more one arm at a time. Instill enjoy trying two at once but it depends what you want to focus on. Keep up the good work!
@@GamerBody you db press more than 100lb?? not talking about 1-3 rm but for sets you do? Also you can add prob 2 more 10lbs plates on each side to get you to 125lb if you did isolation db presses?
I bought theses and did some diy to help with keeping them a little quiter with them clanking against each other, I just cut out a cardboard mold and used flex seal on the parts that would touch against the screw and the other plates. Helped reduced the sound a bit and keeps them from chipping.
Very strong dumbbles. I still have them. I used them for 12 years and they are as new. CHEAP AND EXCELLENT QUALITY. I HAVE FROM 6kg sets to 42kg. I can make sets up to 72kg. 👍👍👍
I have not. I use the Core Fitness Dumbbells now which are only 3/4 in holes and sold the Yes4All some time ago. Good weights but just not for what I want in my home workouts.
Simple solution for the cons. Buy the rubber covers for the dumbbells to reduce noice. Buy Fatgripz for better grip and less pain on palms. For space kind of just put the weights underneath your bench. For the time that’s kind of something you need to work around. I just have my rest time be a bit longer but not too long where you lose you pump. Best decision I made so far. There are more pros to these because you don’t have to drive to the gym, wait for a bench/weights to be available. It’s a good investment long term
Definitely agree and I'll look into the rubber pieces. I'm looking at a very similar pair but I do use the core fitness dumbbells which are easily my favorite dumbbells. It's too bad they only go to 50 lbs. Thanks for the comment :)
Great Review gamer, I myself have the CAP adjustable ones that go up to fifty and by far the biggest issue when pyramid training is adjusting each dumbbell for every rep and exercise in total it adds about an extra 20-30 minutes to my workouts and prolongs rest periods I think I might end up saving up for the power blocks or bow-flexes. Huge space and time saver
Yeah time is a problem when changing weights. If you only need up to 50 lbs, get the Core Fitness Adjustable Dumbbells. I keep annoying everyone I can about how awesome they are and I've had mine going on 3 years in March. Here is my latest review on them: ua-cam.com/video/CtuQ9j1_vmc/v-deo.html
We have a version of this in Asia, I have 4pcs dumbbell arms = 2 pairs. One pair for the heavy set and a second for the lighter set...skips the plate changes, though if you do supersets you might need a 3rd pair.
@@GamerBody The spinlock DB arm pairs are cheap at around 10-15usd. Mix and match the plates to optimize, especially if you split upper and lower body days.
You paid $200??? A Yes4All 200lb set is only available on Amazon through a 3rd party right now for $500, and they're online at Walmart for $460! That's insane.
A simple fix for the time wasted adjusting weight is to simply get a second pair of handles that fit the diameter (not the entire set), dedicated for lower weight.
Exactly. Another set of handles is like 10 bucks at Walmart. No brainer to have two pairs. I have four pairs (and over 400 lbs. in plates). I make up three or four different sets of dbs ahead of time and still much cheaper than a basic 50 lb. set of fixed dbs.
Personally I found you could put the weight on the dumbbell from "Min" to "Max in half the time you showed in the video. Simply lift the dumbbell vertical and place all the plates you need on one side, tightly fasten, then flip, and repeat on the other side. Much easier than doing One Plate at a time, alternating sides, and still trying to balance it horizontally on the ground for, what I think, no practical reason. I enjoyed your review very much and enjoyed your feedback!
Tip to change your dumbells. Place your bar vertically and prepare the upper side. Close it and flip it. do it again. If you can take of your outside 'dops' of easy it only takes 15 seconds if you know what weight you want/need
The flip is where that gets tough with a lot of weight. with me weights it is easy but if you do near the max you may find that to be more difficult. It will be awesome once a brand has 100lbs by just turning the handle.
@@GamerBody yes true, didn't think of that. It wouild be cool if they invented that indeed. So cool you answer comments on videos from 8 months ago. You make good videos and definitely got my sub😁
Yeah the price it was makes these amazing. If it wasn't for how loud they are at 5am and if switching weights was easier I would have kept them over my core fitness dumbbells.
Haha I don't have them anymore but I am looking to test some new ones that are heavier going into the new year. I do love my Core Fitness Dumbbells though
@@GamerBody dang I would've definitely payed for them I'm 16 and love lifting I made an insta and YT for it on another account. But weight prices aren't exactly $1 per lb yet and I can only go to my gym 3 days a week with the little bit of equipment I have it's a pain and isn't cutting it so I'd need more. But thank u for responding.
I have two sets of dumbell bar lengths - 45cm (17.7") and 35cm (13.7"). I use long bars for heavy stuff and short bars for lighter exercises or superset. I usually don't need more than two sets of dumbells for any particular training day, so I change weights before I begin training session. It can get pricy because you need more weight plates, but still far less than 50mm plates or some expensive adjustable dumbells.
Just came across your channel. I love it. Great content! I did the same but I kept the yes4alls. I have the adjustable that go to 50 then my yes4alls are always loaded higher depending on the workout. I also have them in my basement so noise isn’t a concern but just a tip if anyone is looking to have both. Adjustable for quick turns and then yes4alls for your heavier workouts but they are always loaded with at least 55 or higher. Great stuff keep it up!
GamerBody about 4 months. I actually have a half rack with an Olympic bar myself but sometimes I like to switch it up with dumbbells because I work out alone and can at least go to failure with dumbbells. But the combo of both is really nice adjustable and the yes4alls. Sadly I have the bow flex selectechs and would for sure go for the cores over these.
mark L just picked some up from the marketplace, only thing I dislike when lifting with all plates is the setup on your thighs. Kinda of hurts and digs in. Any fix for this.
qfiveo you’re talking about the yes4alls ? If so then not really. I just get them on my thighs and off as fast as I can. The only other thing I can think of is either some padding for the thighs like a towel or something or hey make these hooks mainly for a bar where you can have the dumbbells already set on them. Then you basically lift them off like you would a barbell.
Thank u for the video, i see the 10 pound plates are too big in the shoulder exercise you may notice some contact. In the 105-pound version they are with 5-pound discs only, which makes it easier to perform in the shoulder exercise.
The only pro I would add with these (and other plate loaded dumbbells) is they can be dropped. Although I do not advocate dropping your weights on a regular basis unless you are in a basement, occasionally, accidents can happen. I haven't bought these but typically most of the powerblock/bowflex type adjustables will break if dropped (the only exception I am aware of are ironmasters - and those are ungodly expensive). I am using olympic handles but have looked at a set like this. I was doing shoulder presses while sitting on a bench and on a warm up set (not even a real working set), not sure wtf happened to this day but lost my balance and ended up basically dropping from at least 5ft drop. If I were to buy the powerblocks as an example and get the addons to be close to this set, and did what I did that day, I'd probably be out about $400 (assuming I only broke one). When you're talking about quick adjustments...there's no set rule you have to use both dumbbells when doing any lift, except for leg exercises perhaps. Just something to keep in mind
Yikes that is scary. I had the PowerBlocks in the past and they are fine, I just love the feeling and shape of dumbbells more and they are very easy. Being in an apartment if never risk dropping my weights without my landlord causing a ruckus lol. I do most exercises with both hands at once unless I need to develop a specific side that is lacking. Solid advice overall and thanks for the comment!
great review! .. I’m about to get into lifting and have been debating on whether to go all in on expensive adjustable set (Powerblocks or Bowflex 1090s) and pick up an inexpensive bench…or cheap dumbbells and a nicer bench. Old school dumbbells certainly get the job done and will probably last a lot longer, so that’s where I’m currently leaning.
Depending on the weights you need, I would go with the Core Fitness Dumbbess (50lbs each) or Nuobells (up to 80lbs). Nuobells are more expensive, but these 2 brands are by far my favorite options for home workouts.
@@GamerBody Thanks for the input. I’ve been very tempted by the Nuobells, they’re the best looking kit I’ve seen and small width for wide range of motion-much preferable to the gigantic bowflex. My main concern would be with the plastic locking mechanism potentially causing issues with long term durability. I’ve seen a few too many peeps having issues with it locking up on them. Currently leaning toward the powerblock elite 90 pound expanded, since it’ll probably last decades with proper care. Will be a while before I can utilize all that weight, but I’m sure I’ll be able to punish my legs with it soon enough ;)
Appreciate the video. I was looking into getting my first set of dumbells and have found a similar set that comes in a storage case with 80 pounds for around 100 canadian. You mention the timing from going light weight to heavy. Is this something you noticed when just using lower end weight for biceps. Thats my main focus 10-15-20 lbs. Do you recommend going through with the purchase or getting fixed weight or bowflex style dumbells. Thanks again!
I will always prefer the easy weight-changing handles like Core Fitness and Nuobells, However, if you want a lot of weight, or a cheaper option, these dumbbells at low weights are just fine. If you don't care to move quickly, then it really doesn't matter in the end. I just like the quick-changing weight option.
The two things I don’t like, is that there is no optional cradle or a bar you can put on the floor to hold the unused weights. The other thing is that, the weights are round in shape, so there is a tendency to roll. I think I light check this out despite that.
It did not come with a cradle so you may need to make your own. And yes, they will roll but I was on a rug service so unless I pushed them in some way they didn't move, but wood or another surface could see them roll if there is any tilt.
Great video mate. Question: Has anyone used these plates with a standard 1 inch barbell? I believe the holes in the plates are 1.15 inches so will be slightly larger than a 1inch bar which could potentially cause them to wobble when attached to the bar....
Make sure you are safe when using them. It is not worth getting injured. From the pair I got back when I made this video, I had a small amount of wiggle with the plates, but they never came off unless I unscrewed the endpiece to change the weights.
While you can do this, I'm trying to help others build their home gyms without spending thousands on it. If I can find one dumbbells set that doe sit all and doesn't empty someone savings, I've done my job :)
Man I really wanted Powerblocks but they have been out of stock for months. Then I settled on the Yes4alls and every 3rd party seller was charging $600. But yesterday I was just in time. Checked Yes4alls Ebay page and bought them for $327 shipped. So even the manufacturer themselves are price gouging. But I got one of the last 2 pairs of the 200lb set for a fair price all things considered. Keep checking Ebay though, and get them directly from the Yes4all ebay store for the best price.
Yeah everything jumped in price once lockdown started. My current dumbbells, core fitness dumbbells, went from about $300 to over $700. They have come back down now to around $400 though so it's getting back to normal.
@@GamerBody Ohh ..Ok .I didn't know they made noise as your using them i thought you meant they make noise as you put them on the pole , yeah that is annoying i have a curl bar that does that or worse it also squeaks and grinds together because it's old i need another one of those as well as a set of dumbbells . But i have to say home gyms are the best and yours is coming along pretty good .
Maybe. I think even though it would be hard to get ALL of the space removed. I bet they would still make some noise, but probably not enough to be an issue.
just bought these 2 days ago I stopped using weights last year cause switched to bands I was using weights sense middle school I switched so I can cut my body but sense doin that my chest got smaller but ill be doin both now I sold my weights last year and the set had alot it was a barbell set most weights is loud thats the fun part cause its metal ill be glad to get the rough hands agian aka calisus why is it called adjustable that usally mean the kind like PowerBlock
Yeah they call it adjustable because you can change the weight on the handles. Normal gym dumbbells cannot be changed, you have to pick up a new set, but these allow you to add/remove weight. I hope they work for you and enjoy! Note, when cutting down, don't reduce weight, instead cut calories but continue to try and lift as much weight as before to reduce muscle loss.
@@GamerBody i just never seen the title adjustable for basic dumbells unless it was the powerblock type even tho i been lifting for years i had got a set and it just was called a set im not that big but lost muscle i think from not lifting weights
If you don't continue resistance training you will lose muscle over time especially if you are not eating enough. Resistance bands can build muscle for sure, but you have to provide the body a strong enough stimulus to build muscle and eat to maintain it. There's a few sets of adjustable dumbbells on the market now. I personally have the Core Fitness dumbbells. Powerblock and Bowflex have there own styles as well.
@@GamerBody i never stopped i said i stopped using weights and switched to bands to cut i dont work out alot like i used to cause i dont wana get to big im tryna lose some fat even tho im not to heavy wana be more cut
Why would switching to bands help you cut? It's easier to cut when you have muscle mass as you metabolic rate is higher naturally. You can just keep your training the same so you don't get bigger and cut the calories to burn fat. You must be in a calorie deficit so I'd keep your training the same but reduce calories to begin losing body fat :)
Bought 200 LBS adjustable dumbbells similar to these 7 years ago, kept them for about a year. Had to get rid of them. They are OK, but have you ever tried kicking them up off your knee/thigh with 100 LBS each? They penetrate your thigh and are very painful & uncomfortable. Any weight above 75 LBS hurt with a kick up. I bought Ironmasters 120 LBS adjustable dumbbells, they are expensive though.
Yeah can definitely be tough there. You could try and only have the edge of the dumbbells on your legs, but I could see that if the entire dumbbell was on it that it would hurt a bit.
They should really sell this set with a few larger plates (4x 25 lbs for example). That would dramatically reduce the cons, fewer plates clattering around and faster weight changes.
True, but you would have more plates lying around (unless they took the spot of other 10lb plates) and it would add bulk to an already large set of dumbbells.
@@GamerBody yeah, I meant to replace some 10 lb plates. It probably saves them on manufacturing and packaging to do 16x 10 lb plates all the same, but it makes more sense to have a greater variety of weight plates so minimize the number you need on the bar. I guess you could go out and buy 25 lb plates to add to the set, but that adds significantly to the cost.
Do you think it's worth it at that price or if it'll go down in price in the near future? I can live without it for now but my 50lbs dumbbells is making me hit a plateau...
@@neverreborn3262 Have your tried slowing down the concentric and eccentric a bit? Might help. I also go from 5 reps starting and work up to 15 with a 3-0-2-1 count. If that is not enough, I don't think they will go down any time soon with inflation (in the US at least). I could be wrong, and I hope I am, but good luck with whatever you find.
Thanks! I will take a look at them. Not a huge fan of spinlock but for 120 lbs that is pretty good. I've also been keeping my eyes on the Nuobells but they are pricey.
@@powerbar8991 yeah they look great! My they are pricey but if you use them consistently they will pay for themselves in time. Good luck and keep up the good work!
Hmm not sure as I don't have these anymore (I use the Core Fitness Dumbbells and sometimes the Nuobells when I need more resistance). Anyone here have this set still and know just the bar weight. I think it was 5lbs, but can't remember if that was with the collars on or off.
Hey thanks a lot for this review. I was curious - did you weigh the parts/plates? How true to their weight are they (does each plate weigh close to what it says it weighs)? And is there much variation between each individual plate weight?
I don't think I did for these. I have for the Core Fitness Dumbbells and they were really close. If you want to see, check out the 5 year review I made on them here: ua-cam.com/video/bDceG5jPJYM/v-deo.html
I don't have them any longer as I just use the core adjustable dumbbells, but I think 100 is more than enough for the average person. If you are a body builder and competing maybe not.
why dont you buy spare handles? you could add variety by setting it up before starting. i think a set of handles is $15 so it aint bad price compared to other adjustable dumbbells
I am trying to keep as little equipment as possible for my training as my office is rather small. The more things lying around the worse off the area is to set up and use.
STACK the plates, load em on each side in ONE movement, even with 50lbs per side. Just grip them all. PLUS you missed a pro, you can load on at least 120 - 140lbs for one arm rows
Tried stacking all at one, not that easy. When you get a lot of plates to add at once they tend to not "obey" what you want them to do. Also, you still have to the get the end piece to screw on with all the plates. Easier said then done. Not a bad product, but also not the easiest to work with at higher weights.
Can you use the heaviest plates and shove em all onto one bar so you could get one dumbbell up to 120lb or so -- like for heavy 1-armed rows or dumbell pullovers?
I don't own these anymore as at the time they were too loud and clunky in my small apartment with my wife. I have moved and I am actually looking into them again an option to continue progressing in my workouts. I don't know if you could for certain but maybe 1 extra plate could fit. However, I can't guarantee the integrity of the handle with the extra weight on each side.
What kind of lift? Biceps curls with 50lbs or bench press? Completely different worlds of strength. I personally use the Core Fitness Dumbbells but those only go to 50 lbs right now. The other are the Yes4All which go to 100 in each hand but they are a bit slower to use and change weights. They are a bit cheaper as well.
@@GamerBody I forgot to add that. Bench press. For biceps curl I do 35lbs. I was thinking to buy resistance bands. I think it's a better option. Isn't it? What are your thoughts about it? Thanks man.
Hmmm I honestly love both. Are you goingg back to a gym once the virus is gone? If you want to save money bands are good and you could do push-ups until things open back up. I also like to use my dumbbell plates from the Core Fitness Dumbbells, put them in a backpack and get some extra resistance that way. Dumbbells are expensive but they also have a ton of uses.
@@GamerBody I am struggling out here losing my gains. working out at home is not cutting it. i bought bands but they just arent the same cause they are so light. i can get an ok tricep workout from them but still. i ordered these dumbbells yesteday! i hope they actually come cause they hard to find.
Did you try combining bands together or continually progressive body weight training? You can build a very strong physique without barbells and such. You do have to be a bit more creative but it is possible. These dumbbells go up to 100lbs each so I hope that is enough for you :)
That seems really high for these. I just looked and my buy link shows them as not available right now (for the 200lbs option). Hopefully it comes back cheaper.
You use really small plates on them, good op buying the classic dumbbells but if u already have dumbbell bars, you could put 25lb plates on, the only issue would just be the big diameter
You might have slight discomfort. The end of the bar is kind of long and could dig into your leg slightly. I used the side of my leg so that the top part did not go straight into my leg when getting into position. It's minor but could be a little uncomfortable until you get the dumbbells up into position.
@@GamerBody care to elaborate? I'm waiting on a set like this to come and if I do 80 per dumbbell im worried about the metal rod digging into my thigh so I'm considering canceling it.
I personally like the Core grip as it isn't so tough on my hands. The Core has a smooth surface which could be harder to grip if you have really sweaty hands, otherwise I like them more and they are tapered to fit your hands better. The Yes4All are good if you are looking for more overall drop to the bar, but it also digs into your hands a lot more.
@@GamerBody yes....the same company sells them but only for the weight going up to 65 i believe yes4all.com/cast-iron-adjustable-dumbbell-with-connector.html
i just got mine today... but i have the connector bar for bench pressing and other barbell workouts... Its the 190lb set with connector bar... i find these babies to be extremely versatile and allow me a full range of workouts without taking up to much space... trust me a small stack of 10lbs plates takes up way less space that two 45lb plates and Olympic barbell!!... i still have my hexes though so for depending on what workout i need to do i jus alternate between them... i really wanted these because of the connector bar... im big on barbell workouts as its one of the best ways to achieve even muscle tone ratio... and its a little better for stability... but all in all i give em 4.5 out of 5
Unfortunately I don't have these anymore as they were too loud. I workout early in the morning and my old apartment had my office right next to where my wife was sleeping. I am looking to possibly rebuy though as I moved to a new place and that wouldn't be a problem anymore :)
@@SchmuddelSchmuddel yeah very true. I still love my Core Fitness dumbbells but they only go to 50 lbs. I do a lot of bodyweight exercises to compensate for certain lifts, but I wish they had extensions for it lol. These are a really good price though for 200lbs.
You should be able to use them on a standard 1 inch barbell I believe the holes are just over an inch wide. You can't use them on a real Olympic barbell obviously.
Yes. You can buy "standard" 1" diameter barbells in 5', 6', and 7' lengths. The 7' bars will fit on racks designed for Olympic barbells. You can also get these same kind of plates (1" hole) in 25 lb. and 50 lb. plates. The better 7' standard bars are rated for at least 250 lbs. I have a "Cap" 7' bar that has held 300 lbs. without bending. I would avoid the screw on type bar, though. Just get a smooth sleeve bar and use spring collars or inexpensive plastic quick lock style collars.
@@richardmather1906 Thanks for the intel Richard and Phoenix. I was thinking of getting this DB set but was a bit worried about the compatibility between the plates (having 1.15inch holes) and a 1 inch barbell. Did any of you actually test the plates with a 1inch bar by any chance? Is it smooth or do the plates wobble alot?
What are your thoughts on the iron masters? I recently got the bowflex 552 and the width is killing me and I definitely need more weight to dumbbell press. Only thing that is irking me is that the iron masters are 650 bucks.
I haven't tried them yet. They look pretty solid but without testing I cant confirm if I'd buy them or not. I am looking into them to review at a later date once the price comes down a bit
I've some adjustable dumbells that max at 60lbs. Just bought these to expand to 100lbs and hoping they can expand to 120lbs each. Planning to superset exercises w heavier and lighter dumbell. Just need these 4 a few exercises. Anyone expanded these to 120lbs each?
What do you mean by comes loose? As long as the end piece is securely fastened I had no issues. Try checking the Amazon reviews to see if anyone else had that happen. For me it did not.
The edge of the dumbbells have enough space to sit on your legs. You will need to use your hands to keep the from falling, but there is enough surface area to place them on your thighs.
Is it possible to use spring collars (would they fit and keep the weights from moving) on the dumbbell handles in place of the included star lock collars? If it is possible, what size would fit, the 1” or 2” diameter openings? Thank u
I don't have experience with spring collars, but I have been using plastic clamps (Lock-Jaw 1 Inch Barbell Collar - at Amazon for reference) on my 1.2" dumbbell bars. I am from Russia, apart of 50mm olympic standard we have 25-26mm and 30-31mm barbell diameters for amateurs. I bought 31mm dumbell bars and they work well with these plastic collars, tested with up to 35kg(80lb) they hold even for exercises where you hold the dumbell nut side down (like triceps extension from behid the head). I don't think there are lock-jaw clamps for 1" bars. Also my weightplates are rubber coated, it keeps them together much better, the regular locknut never unties itself.
@@JamesSmith-ix5jd Thank you for your response. Just to be clear, are you using the Lock-Jaw collars on the Yes4All adjustable 200 pound dumbbell bars or is it a different manufacturer’s bar?
@@gsr852 You need 1.2" bar diameter for these Lock-Jaw to grip firmly. It will not grip strong enough on a 1" bar. The dumbbell bars I have are similar apart from the diameter, I think they are made in China and exported around the world.
I believe you said you still have your older, lighter set. Why not use that set for lighter exercises, and the newer set for heavier exercises? that might cut down some of the time between exercises.
I have the core dumbbells that go from 5-50. I ended up selling these but might rebuy in the future and do what you suggested. Just don't want equipment lying around in my office :)
@@GamerBody I mean that I have the same handles but different looking plates. The handles I have are the same as yours but my plates are different ( they are shaped differently).
@@GamerBody correct. All fitness equipment prices went up because everybody wanted to start working out at home since gyms are closed... I may say that is not right but that is how commerce behaves. Thanks for the video btw!!!
No problem! Yeah the core dumbbells I own we're almost $1000 in some places and I bought them for $350 almost 3 years ago...crazy how things have changed
I have powerblocks up to 90 but I don't think they work with the mad spotter pro or the sport grip spotter system;( so iam looking for dumbells 50 and up to use the spotter systems since I have shoulder pain. I may sell the powerblocks 90s and get the once up to 50lbs only since I do hitt workouts 2x a week and they are fast to change. With this handles I can load up my 25lbs olimpyc plates on them and do any type of dumbell workout without restrictions? If I go tbis route I will be using the 50lbs plus dumbells with spotter system to save my shoulders. How much weigjt can I add per dumbell?
This particular set has 100lbs per dumbbells (handle weight included). Note, I haven't used this in years though as I personally use the Nuobells and Core Fitness dumbbells.
You will certainly survive. Most people will buy these because they are cheap compared to other home dumbbells and may not be at the level of lifting 100s. For those starting out, it can be rough on their hands in the beginning. Over time it most likely won't matter, but for some might :)
to everybody who has these classic dumbbels, you can tighten the collars simply by spinning the weight anticlockwise, they wont clank together at the end of every rep then and wont fall apart
old skl trick, twisting the plates in opposite directions on the bar
Thanks for the tip mate
Also, if the locks get too tights with that trick to open you can just hammer the locks open with a plate.
I like the honesty and how you say it doesn’t work for you. All the cons don’t affect me because of how my situation and goals are a bit different from yours. I appreciate the review as it gave me the information I was looking for on these dumbbells. And answered the questions I had about them. Never knew your channel existed until this video but I think I’ll check out some more videos on your channel.
Thanks for watching and I am glad it helped make a decision for your home workouts!
While working out with spinlock dumbbells. I do my workouts in order from heaviest to lightest. I start with a 100lbs bench press, 100lbs squats, 90lbs dumbbell rows, 65lbs overhead press and finally 55lbs bicep curls
why this method,,,,why alternate weights
@@ehtishamtube7238 Quicker to take a collar off and just toss off a 10lb weight than it is to take the collar off and go and retrieve 10lb every single excercise
Here is a solution for the issue of needed to change from high to low weights: Just buy two sets - one big set and one small set. Since the small set doesn't almost cost anything, the price is almost the same as with just the big set and you don't need to change so much weights since if the difference is too big you just switch to the smaller set or vise versa
Could work but it will take up too much space for me. Feel free to try that method though.
@@GamerBodymaybe you could tape some of the plates together so its less stuff to put on the bar
@@outtrigger Yeah, it could get really clunky to setup though. I think if you want a lot of weight in general these are good, but for speed of use from high to low weights they are poor. It may depend on your plan and end goal.
I think these are great old school classic weights like when I first started lifting when I was a teenager. I find value in this because I typically lift heavier weights and going up to 50 pounds isn’t going to cut. If you are a heavy lifter this set will work because you probably won’t be dropping the weights that low. I would say use this set for your heavier lifts only and use resistance band sets and calisthenics for your smaller muscles and your burnouts.
Yup, I can go heavier than these weights for a few exercises (bench press, squats, deadlifts, etc.)
I am looking into a heavier set. Core actually called me after seeing my review and let me know they are working on a set that goes heavier. They wouldn't give me any details as a launch or how heavy, just that they are testing them. I hope we see some news soon. Thanks for watching!
I purchased 2 20lb dumbbells about 6 months ago but I curl 27 lbs now and I just curl separately with each arm you can do that too
I recently added alternating biceps curls. I can lift a little more one arm at a time. Instill enjoy trying two at once but it depends what you want to focus on. Keep up the good work!
@@GamerBody you db press more than 100lb?? not talking about 1-3 rm but for sets you do? Also you can add prob 2 more 10lbs plates on each side to get you to 125lb if you did isolation db presses?
@@brendond747 that nerd cant press 100 lbs in each arm. Look at him 😂
I bought theses and did some diy to help with keeping them a little quiter with them clanking against each other, I just cut out a cardboard mold and used flex seal on the parts that would touch against the screw and the other plates. Helped reduced the sound a bit and keeps them from chipping.
Nice work!
Very strong dumbbles. I still have them. I used them for 12 years and they are as new. CHEAP AND EXCELLENT QUALITY. I HAVE FROM 6kg sets to 42kg. I can make sets up to 72kg. 👍👍👍
Nice, keep up the great work!
Have you by any chance tried these plates with a 1inch standard bar? Was curious to see how the plates fit such a bar, having 1.15inch holes..
I have not. I use the Core Fitness Dumbbells now which are only 3/4 in holes and sold the Yes4All some time ago. Good weights but just not for what I want in my home workouts.
@@GamerBody Okay. Thanks for replying mate
thank you, young Ben Affleck
Simple solution for the cons. Buy the rubber covers for the dumbbells to reduce noice. Buy Fatgripz for better grip and less pain on palms. For space kind of just put the weights underneath your bench. For the time that’s kind of something you need to work around. I just have my rest time be a bit longer but not too long where you lose you pump. Best decision I made so far. There are more pros to these because you don’t have to drive to the gym, wait for a bench/weights to be available. It’s a good investment long term
Definitely agree and I'll look into the rubber pieces. I'm looking at a very similar pair but I do use the core fitness dumbbells which are easily my favorite dumbbells. It's too bad they only go to 50 lbs. Thanks for the comment :)
Great Review gamer, I myself have the CAP adjustable ones that go up to fifty and by far the biggest issue when pyramid training is adjusting each dumbbell for every rep and exercise in total it adds about an extra 20-30 minutes to my workouts and prolongs rest periods
I think I might end up saving up for the power blocks or bow-flexes. Huge space and time saver
Yeah time is a problem when changing weights. If you only need up to 50 lbs, get the Core Fitness Adjustable Dumbbells. I keep annoying everyone I can about how awesome they are and I've had mine going on 3 years in March. Here is my latest review on them: ua-cam.com/video/CtuQ9j1_vmc/v-deo.html
We have a version of this in Asia, I have 4pcs dumbbell arms = 2 pairs. One pair for the heavy set and a second for the lighter set...skips the plate changes, though if you do supersets you might need a 3rd pair.
Interesting. Adds some pieces. Is it pricey to buy each pair?
@@GamerBody The spinlock DB arm pairs are cheap at around 10-15usd. Mix and match the plates to optimize, especially if you split upper and lower body days.
If that is not a deal breaker for me personally,would you recommend the cap adjustable dumbbells?
Had them in my wishlist and when they were available last Friday I swooped in an bought these bad boys
Nice! Enjoy them
It's so hard to get these. They're always sold out
Yeah, hot item right now even with things starting to get back to normal.
You paid $200??? A Yes4All 200lb set is only available on Amazon through a 3rd party right now for $500, and they're online at Walmart for $460! That's insane.
Yeah, prices for all fitness equipment went up a lot in 2020 because of the demand increase with everyone at home. Hasn't recovered yet.
A simple fix for the time wasted adjusting weight is to simply get a second pair of handles that fit the diameter (not the entire set), dedicated for lower weight.
What if I want to use the max weight? I still have to move the plates from one to the other...
Exactly. Another set of handles is like 10 bucks at Walmart. No brainer to have two pairs. I have four pairs (and over 400 lbs. in plates). I make up three or four different sets of dbs ahead of time and still much cheaper than a basic 50 lb. set of fixed dbs.
@@GamerBody you cant hit the max weight SNOWFLAKE
Personally I found you could put the weight on the dumbbell from "Min" to "Max in half the time you showed in the video.
Simply lift the dumbbell vertical and place all the plates you need on one side, tightly fasten, then flip, and repeat on the other side.
Much easier than doing One Plate at a time, alternating sides, and still trying to balance it horizontally on the ground for, what I think, no practical reason.
I enjoyed your review very much and enjoyed your feedback!
Thanks!
It's still a press
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Tip to change your dumbells. Place your bar vertically and prepare the upper side. Close it and flip it. do it again. If you can take of your outside 'dops' of easy it only takes 15 seconds if you know what weight you want/need
The flip is where that gets tough with a lot of weight. with me weights it is easy but if you do near the max you may find that to be more difficult. It will be awesome once a brand has 100lbs by just turning the handle.
@@GamerBody yes true, didn't think of that. It wouild be cool if they invented that indeed. So cool you answer comments on videos from 8 months ago. You make good videos and definitely got my sub😁
These dumbbells are great everyone has mostly used them and they hold an insane amount of weight for everyone's needs
Out of stock at Amazon for a while now
yeah as soon as they are available, they are gone...
It's not bad for the price as long you do your workout I just got it two days ago..
Yeah the price it was makes these amazing. If it wasn't for how loud they are at 5am and if switching weights was easier I would have kept them over my core fitness dumbbells.
@@GamerBody u don’t understand how happy I would be to take those of your hands 😂 I would use the heck out of them
Haha I don't have them anymore but I am looking to test some new ones that are heavier going into the new year. I do love my Core Fitness Dumbbells though
@@GamerBody dang I would've definitely payed for them I'm 16 and love lifting I made an insta and YT for it on another account. But weight prices aren't exactly $1 per lb yet and I can only go to my gym 3 days a week with the little bit of equipment I have it's a pain and isn't cutting it so I'd need more. But thank u for responding.
Just keep up what you can for now and you will be fine. Good luck on the IG and YT!
Love the markup on home gym products. The only available set on amazon is going for over one thousand dollars.. 🙄
Yeah hopefully things drop soon or you can find a cheap version on Facebook Marketplace or someplace else.
Price gouging during an epidemic.
The price went down. You can get a 200lb pair for under $400 now. A single 52.5 lb dumbbell for $75 on amazon same brand featured in the video.
I wonder if anyone actually bought that
I have two sets of dumbell bar lengths - 45cm (17.7") and 35cm (13.7"). I use long bars for heavy stuff and short bars for lighter exercises or superset. I usually don't need more than two sets of dumbells for any particular training day, so I change weights before I begin training session. It can get pricy because you need more weight plates, but still far less than 50mm plates or some expensive adjustable dumbells.
Just came across your channel. I love it. Great content! I did the same but I kept the yes4alls. I have the adjustable that go to 50 then my yes4alls are always loaded higher depending on the workout. I also have them in my basement so noise isn’t a concern but just a tip if anyone is looking to have both. Adjustable for quick turns and then yes4alls for your heavier workouts but they are always loaded with at least 55 or higher. Great stuff keep it up!
Very good idea! I am still looking into the heavy dumbbells for that very same reason. How long have you been using the Yes4All dumbbells?
GamerBody about 4 months. I actually have a half rack with an Olympic bar myself but sometimes I like to switch it up with dumbbells because I work out alone and can at least go to failure with dumbbells. But the combo of both is really nice adjustable and the yes4alls. Sadly I have the bow flex selectechs and would for sure go for the cores over these.
At least you have something! Keep up the great work :)
mark L just picked some up from the marketplace, only thing I dislike when lifting with all plates is the setup on your thighs. Kinda of hurts and digs in. Any fix for this.
qfiveo you’re talking about the yes4alls ? If so then not really. I just get them on my thighs and off as fast as I can. The only other thing I can think of is either some padding for the thighs like a towel or something or hey make these hooks mainly for a bar where you can have the dumbbells already set on them. Then you basically lift them off like you would a barbell.
You saying the knurling is good enough to tear up a beginners hand is awesome. That’s the amount of grip I want.
Very good review and explanation.
Thanks and thanks for watching :)
Thank u for the video, i see the 10 pound plates are too big in the shoulder exercise you may notice some contact. In the 105-pound version they are with 5-pound discs only, which makes it easier to perform in the shoulder exercise.
The only pro I would add with these (and other plate loaded dumbbells) is they can be dropped. Although I do not advocate dropping your weights on a regular basis unless you are in a basement, occasionally, accidents can happen. I haven't bought these but typically most of the powerblock/bowflex type adjustables will break if dropped (the only exception I am aware of are ironmasters - and those are ungodly expensive). I am using olympic handles but have looked at a set like this. I was doing shoulder presses while sitting on a bench and on a warm up set (not even a real working set), not sure wtf happened to this day but lost my balance and ended up basically dropping from at least 5ft drop. If I were to buy the powerblocks as an example and get the addons to be close to this set, and did what I did that day, I'd probably be out about $400 (assuming I only broke one). When you're talking about quick adjustments...there's no set rule you have to use both dumbbells when doing any lift, except for leg exercises perhaps. Just something to keep in mind
Yikes that is scary. I had the PowerBlocks in the past and they are fine, I just love the feeling and shape of dumbbells more and they are very easy. Being in an apartment if never risk dropping my weights without my landlord causing a ruckus lol. I do most exercises with both hands at once unless I need to develop a specific side that is lacking. Solid advice overall and thanks for the comment!
great review! .. I’m about to get into lifting and have been debating on whether to go all in on expensive adjustable set (Powerblocks or Bowflex 1090s) and pick up an inexpensive bench…or cheap dumbbells and a nicer bench. Old school dumbbells certainly get the job done and will probably last a lot longer, so that’s where I’m currently leaning.
Depending on the weights you need, I would go with the Core Fitness Dumbbess (50lbs each) or Nuobells (up to 80lbs). Nuobells are more expensive, but these 2 brands are by far my favorite options for home workouts.
@@GamerBody Thanks for the input. I’ve been very tempted by the Nuobells, they’re the best looking kit I’ve seen and small width for wide range of motion-much preferable to the gigantic bowflex. My main concern would be with the plastic locking mechanism potentially causing issues with long term durability. I’ve seen a few too many peeps having issues with it locking up on them.
Currently leaning toward the powerblock elite 90 pound expanded, since it’ll probably last decades with proper care. Will be a while before I can utilize all that weight, but I’m sure I’ll be able to punish my legs with it soon enough ;)
Appreciate the video. I was looking into getting my first set of dumbells and have found a similar set that comes in a storage case with 80 pounds for around 100 canadian. You mention the timing from going light weight to heavy. Is this something you noticed when just using lower end weight for biceps. Thats my main focus 10-15-20 lbs. Do you recommend going through with the purchase or getting fixed weight or bowflex style dumbells. Thanks again!
I will always prefer the easy weight-changing handles like Core Fitness and Nuobells, However, if you want a lot of weight, or a cheaper option, these dumbbells at low weights are just fine. If you don't care to move quickly, then it really doesn't matter in the end. I just like the quick-changing weight option.
That's an amazing review!
I got these and they do the trick.
When you say each weights 100 pounds, do you count the weight of the bar?
Yes
Great review. Thank you very much
No problem!
Best weights I ever bought
Just realized you have so little subscribers for how good your videos are. Subscribing now
Thanks!
love mine
The two things I don’t like, is that there is no optional cradle or a bar you can put on the floor to hold the unused weights. The other thing is that, the weights are round in shape, so there is a tendency to roll.
I think I light check this out despite that.
It did not come with a cradle so you may need to make your own. And yes, they will roll but I was on a rug service so unless I pushed them in some way they didn't move, but wood or another surface could see them roll if there is any tilt.
Great video mate. Question: Has anyone used these plates with a standard 1 inch barbell? I believe the holes in the plates are 1.15 inches so will be slightly larger than a 1inch bar which could potentially cause them to wobble when attached to the bar....
Don't have them anymore so not sure? Anyone else tries this?
My plates keep moving and when it moves it unscrew the bolt, it falls off
Make sure you are safe when using them. It is not worth getting injured. From the pair I got back when I made this video, I had a small amount of wiggle with the plates, but they never came off unless I unscrewed the endpiece to change the weights.
Why not use the adjustable dumbells for the lighter lifts and the yessforall set for when you need heavier weights?
While you can do this, I'm trying to help others build their home gyms without spending thousands on it. If I can find one dumbbells set that doe sit all and doesn't empty someone savings, I've done my job :)
Dont waste your time. Gamernerd doesnt LIFT
So hard to find regular dumbbells these days. All the stores around my area don’t carry them because they get sold out so quickly. Unbelievable! 🤦
Yeah it's been tough to get almost anything right now...or it takes weeks to receive it.
Man I really wanted Powerblocks but they have been out of stock for months. Then I settled on the Yes4alls and every 3rd party seller was charging $600. But yesterday I was just in time. Checked Yes4alls Ebay page and bought them for $327 shipped. So even the manufacturer themselves are price gouging. But I got one of the last 2 pairs of the 200lb set for a fair price all things considered. Keep checking Ebay though, and get them directly from the Yes4all ebay store for the best price.
outcast566 Walmart has the 200lb for $220 shipped right now. Just bought a pair.
Nice that's a good find!
I've been using the bowflex 552 select tech for 3 years now and I love them
Awesome! At least you have some dumbbells during this time. Hard to get any for a decent price.
They would be perfect right now but they’re sooooo expensive lol
You got these dumbbells for $200? They currently are selling for over $600
Yeah everything jumped in price once lockdown started. My current dumbbells, core fitness dumbbells, went from about $300 to over $700. They have come back down now to around $400 though so it's getting back to normal.
How much they cost now I want to buy them so bad
Looks like $400 USD on Amazon for the 200lbs (100lbs each). See link in description.
@@GamerBody how much you buyed them
@@sokolcufe423 About $200 years ago. They have gone up in price which is consistent with just about all fitness equipment since 2020.
Hi great video nice set up what's the price for the dumbells thanks 💪
Helpful video , but for me i wouldn't mind the adjusting , and as far as the noise goes you just have to not bing them together as much or as hard.
Nice it should work for you then. They clang a little when you use them and that is the noise I was referring too. Keep up the good work!
@@GamerBody Ohh ..Ok .I didn't know they made noise as your using them i thought you meant they make noise as you put them on the pole , yeah that is annoying i have a curl bar that does that or worse it also squeaks and grinds together because it's old i need another one of those as well as a set of dumbbells . But i have to say home gyms are the best and yours is coming along pretty good .
Thanks. I'm actually trying to reduce it down even more to around 5-6 items total ;)
would rubber bands to push the weights together make them quieter
Maybe. I think even though it would be hard to get ALL of the space removed. I bet they would still make some noise, but probably not enough to be an issue.
Didnt they used to sell a brief case with it before?
Not that I am aware of, this video was done a long time ago though.
@@GamerBody I can't find it anymore it's like its non existent
Honestly, none of these cons bother me, I just need to lift and not drop a ton of money. Weights are weights.
Nice, go for it!
just bought these 2 days ago I stopped using weights last year cause switched to bands I was using weights sense middle school I switched so I can cut my body but sense doin that my chest got smaller but ill be doin both now
I sold my weights last year and the set had alot it was a barbell set most weights is loud thats the fun part cause its metal ill be glad to get the rough hands agian aka calisus
why is it called adjustable that usally mean the kind like PowerBlock
Yeah they call it adjustable because you can change the weight on the handles. Normal gym dumbbells cannot be changed, you have to pick up a new set, but these allow you to add/remove weight. I hope they work for you and enjoy!
Note, when cutting down, don't reduce weight, instead cut calories but continue to try and lift as much weight as before to reduce muscle loss.
@@GamerBody i just never seen the title adjustable for basic dumbells unless it was the powerblock type even tho i been lifting for years i had got a set and it just was called a set
im not that big but lost muscle i think from not lifting weights
If you don't continue resistance training you will lose muscle over time especially if you are not eating enough. Resistance bands can build muscle for sure, but you have to provide the body a strong enough stimulus to build muscle and eat to maintain it.
There's a few sets of adjustable dumbbells on the market now. I personally have the Core Fitness dumbbells. Powerblock and Bowflex have there own styles as well.
@@GamerBody i never stopped i said i stopped using weights and switched to bands to cut i dont work out alot like i used to cause i dont wana get to big im tryna lose some fat even tho im not to heavy wana be more cut
Why would switching to bands help you cut? It's easier to cut when you have muscle mass as you metabolic rate is higher naturally.
You can just keep your training the same so you don't get bigger and cut the calories to burn fat. You must be in a calorie deficit so I'd keep your training the same but reduce calories to begin losing body fat :)
How are they connected? Interested in a set
They just have a twist collar to hold the plates on the handle. Is that what you are looking for?
Bought 200 LBS adjustable dumbbells similar to these 7 years ago, kept them for about a year. Had to get rid of them. They are OK, but have you ever tried kicking them up off your knee/thigh with 100 LBS each? They penetrate your thigh and are very painful & uncomfortable. Any weight above 75 LBS hurt with a kick up. I bought Ironmasters 120 LBS adjustable dumbbells, they are expensive though.
Yeah can definitely be tough there. You could try and only have the edge of the dumbbells on your legs, but I could see that if the entire dumbbell was on it that it would hurt a bit.
Regarding the Ironmaster adjustable dumbbells, did you purchase the 75 lbs quick lock dumbbells plus the 120 lbs add on kit?
@@romi888 Yes. I bought the 75LBS first, then ordered the 120lbs extensions and another pair of handles with locks a few months later.
@@Ratbeeitch can you please tell ne how long it takes to change weights on both dumbbells?
@@romi888 Ironmaster is a little quicker
They should really sell this set with a few larger plates (4x 25 lbs for example). That would dramatically reduce the cons, fewer plates clattering around and faster weight changes.
True, but you would have more plates lying around (unless they took the spot of other 10lb plates) and it would add bulk to an already large set of dumbbells.
@@GamerBody yeah, I meant to replace some 10 lb plates. It probably saves them on manufacturing and packaging to do 16x 10 lb plates all the same, but it makes more sense to have a greater variety of weight plates so minimize the number you need on the bar. I guess you could go out and buy 25 lb plates to add to the set, but that adds significantly to the cost.
Yeah buying extra weights would up the overall cost, especially nowadays.
It's now $380 for the 200lbs pair 😔
Yeah everything has gone up in price over the past few years.
Do you think it's worth it at that price or if it'll go down in price in the near future? I can live without it for now but my 50lbs dumbbells is making me hit a plateau...
@@neverreborn3262 Have your tried slowing down the concentric and eccentric a bit? Might help. I also go from 5 reps starting and work up to 15 with a 3-0-2-1 count.
If that is not enough, I don't think they will go down any time soon with inflation (in the US at least). I could be wrong, and I hope I am, but good luck with whatever you find.
You should test the pepin dumbbells. They go 120 lbs. And have a flat end. They are still spinlock though. Or test the nuobells.
Thanks! I will take a look at them. Not a huge fan of spinlock but for 120 lbs that is pretty good. I've also been keeping my eyes on the Nuobells but they are pricey.
@@GamerBody I just got the nuobell 80lbs. Exactly like the core fitness.
@@powerbar8991 yeah they look great! My they are pricey but if you use them consistently they will pay for themselves in time. Good luck and keep up the good work!
What is the weight of just the bar? No weighs or collars on them.
Hmm not sure as I don't have these anymore (I use the Core Fitness Dumbbells and sometimes the Nuobells when I need more resistance). Anyone here have this set still and know just the bar weight. I think it was 5lbs, but can't remember if that was with the collars on or off.
Hey thanks a lot for this review. I was curious - did you weigh the parts/plates? How true to their weight are they (does each plate weigh close to what it says it weighs)? And is there much variation between each individual plate weight?
I don't think I did for these. I have for the Core Fitness Dumbbells and they were really close. If you want to see, check out the 5 year review I made on them here: ua-cam.com/video/bDceG5jPJYM/v-deo.html
are they heavy enough?
I don't have them any longer as I just use the core adjustable dumbbells, but I think 100 is more than enough for the average person. If you are a body builder and competing maybe not.
Has the metal itself ever chipped? Please let us know.
Great video though👌👏👍
Nope. So far they are all in great condition. I spilt a drop of paint on them, but that's it.
why dont you buy spare handles? you could add variety by setting it up before starting. i think a set of handles is $15 so it aint bad price compared to other adjustable dumbbells
I am trying to keep as little equipment as possible for my training as my office is rather small. The more things lying around the worse off the area is to set up and use.
@@GamerBody that is true
Did amazon raise the price for you? Shows $325.49 for me now
Yeah all prices were very high the past year. It has finally started to come down.
Does the paint come off the plates onto your hands?
Not from what I remember. I don't have these anymore as I use the Core Fitness Dumbbells and recently got the Nuobells (80lbs).
STACK the plates, load em on each side in ONE movement, even with 50lbs per side. Just grip them all. PLUS you missed a pro, you can load on at least 120 - 140lbs for one arm rows
Tried stacking all at one, not that easy. When you get a lot of plates to add at once they tend to not "obey" what you want them to do. Also, you still have to the get the end piece to screw on with all the plates. Easier said then done. Not a bad product, but also not the easiest to work with at higher weights.
I went on amazon and its saying that it is $600 for the whole set (200lbs pair)
Yeah that's not surprising. Prices have finally started to go back down since the beginning of lockdown but are still a bit higher than normal.
Can you share me a routine just using these ?
I may make a dumbbells only workout soon. Releasing a bodyweight only one today.
Can you use the heaviest plates and shove em all onto one bar so you could get one dumbbell up to 120lb or so -- like for heavy 1-armed rows or dumbell pullovers?
I don't own these anymore as at the time they were too loud and clunky in my small apartment with my wife. I have moved and I am actually looking into them again an option to continue progressing in my workouts. I don't know if you could for certain but maybe 1 extra plate could fit. However, I can't guarantee the integrity of the handle with the extra weight on each side.
if i bought the 60lbs ones, would it be 60lbs in total or each dumbbell is 60lbs?
I would confirm that with Yes4All (or Amazon, seller, etc) before buying. Mine came with 2, but I have seen single-dumbbells sold as well.
For you, what are the best dumbbells in the market? Before gyms closed, I was lifting 65lbs on each hand. Thanks
What kind of lift? Biceps curls with 50lbs or bench press? Completely different worlds of strength. I personally use the Core Fitness Dumbbells but those only go to 50 lbs right now. The other are the Yes4All which go to 100 in each hand but they are a bit slower to use and change weights. They are a bit cheaper as well.
@@GamerBody I forgot to add that. Bench press. For biceps curl I do 35lbs.
I was thinking to buy resistance bands. I think it's a better option. Isn't it? What are your thoughts about it? Thanks man.
Hmmm I honestly love both. Are you goingg back to a gym once the virus is gone? If you want to save money bands are good and you could do push-ups until things open back up. I also like to use my dumbbell plates from the Core Fitness Dumbbells, put them in a backpack and get some extra resistance that way. Dumbbells are expensive but they also have a ton of uses.
@@GamerBody I am struggling out here losing my gains. working out at home is not cutting it. i bought bands but they just arent the same cause they are so light. i can get an ok tricep workout from them but still. i ordered these dumbbells yesteday! i hope they actually come cause they hard to find.
Did you try combining bands together or continually progressive body weight training? You can build a very strong physique without barbells and such. You do have to be a bit more creative but it is possible.
These dumbbells go up to 100lbs each so I hope that is enough for you :)
On Amazon I found these are 600$. Am I looking at the wrong thing or is the price raised?
That seems really high for these. I just looked and my buy link shows them as not available right now (for the 200lbs option). Hopefully it comes back cheaper.
They are currently on sale! Might be a Father’s Day thing. For 300$ and I just bought them. Last month they were in the 400s
You use really small plates on them, good op buying the classic dumbbells but if u already have dumbbell bars, you could put 25lb plates on, the only issue would just be the big diameter
Yeah these are mostly 10lb plates and smaller as it was built specifically for these handles.
How is it when you want to bench heavy weights/100lbs? Seeing that the ends aren't flat, it looks like it would be pretty annoying to set up.
It isn't too bad. A little loud and clanky, but once everything is on they are fine. Just make sure you can lift a 100lb dumbbell :)
So it doesn't hurt to put onto your lap when setting up for heavy bench? Sounds pretty great
You might have slight discomfort. The end of the bar is kind of long and could dig into your leg slightly. I used the side of my leg so that the top part did not go straight into my leg when getting into position. It's minor but could be a little uncomfortable until you get the dumbbells up into position.
Awesome. Thanks man
@@GamerBody care to elaborate? I'm waiting on a set like this to come and if I do 80 per dumbbell im worried about the metal rod digging into my thigh so I'm considering canceling it.
How does the grip of the Yes4All compare to the Core grips? Which do you prefer?
I personally like the Core grip as it isn't so tough on my hands. The Core has a smooth surface which could be harder to grip if you have really sweaty hands, otherwise I like them more and they are tapered to fit your hands better.
The Yes4All are good if you are looking for more overall drop to the bar, but it also digs into your hands a lot more.
I wish these had a connector like the lighter ones
what do you mean by connector? They have the handles and locks on the ends. Are you looking for something additional?
@@GamerBody yes....the same company sells them but only for the weight going up to 65 i believe
yes4all.com/cast-iron-adjustable-dumbbell-with-connector.html
i just got mine today... but i have the connector bar for bench pressing and other barbell workouts... Its the 190lb set with connector bar... i find these babies to be extremely versatile and allow me a full range of workouts without taking up to much space... trust me a small stack of 10lbs plates takes up way less space that two 45lb plates and Olympic barbell!!... i still have my hexes though so for depending on what workout i need to do i jus alternate between them... i really wanted these because of the connector bar... im big on barbell workouts as its one of the best ways to achieve even muscle tone ratio... and its a little better for stability... but all in all i give em 4.5 out of 5
Nice! I glad they finally arrived and you get to try them out :)
Any idea how much weight the connector bar can hold? I'm assuming 190 pounds?
When I had them, it held the 100 fine so I'd say at least 150 bit I'd check with support to confirm what the max load is.
@@GamerBody Cheers !
Hiii bro can u tell the length and thickness of 10 lb plate ?
Unfortunately I don't have these anymore as they were too loud. I workout early in the morning and my old apartment had my office right next to where my wife was sleeping. I am looking to possibly rebuy though as I moved to a new place and that wouldn't be a problem anymore :)
@@GamerBody ok bro np btw thanks for replying :)
What if you paste thin rubber pads on sides of the plates, will that help reducing noise of clanking iron?
possibly. Not sure how well the plates would fit on the handles though.
@@GamerBody 1mm rubber sheet will add about 2 mm each plate. Do tell if you get a chance to try it. 👍
I don't have these dumbbells anymore as I use the Core Fitness dumbbells. I won't be able to test the setup.
@@GamerBody okay, never mind then.
I just received my dumbell rods from Amazon, and am about to purchase weights for it, hence the curiosity.
can you buy seperate weights and add them in the adjustable dumbell set? will they fit?
I'd expect you could find some, but they may need to bebe measured. I don't own then any longer as I use the Core Fitness Adjustable Dumbbells
Change weight during rest time, no bid deal
Depending on what the next exercise is it can be a hassle and gets old fast.
Are the plates actually the weight listed on them? With plates that cheap, I have a hard time believing that those are accurate.
Just weighed them on my scale and the 10s, 5s, and 2.5s are all correct.
@@GamerBody That's great, might have to get these then since PowerBlocks and the like cost a fortune.
@@SchmuddelSchmuddel yeah very true. I still love my Core Fitness dumbbells but they only go to 50 lbs. I do a lot of bodyweight exercises to compensate for certain lifts, but I wish they had extensions for it lol. These are a really good price though for 200lbs.
@@Schmuddel they overpriced and not needed its a scam
Yeah I love my power blocks
can you use the plates on a barbell and which type of barbell?
That is a good question. I don't think so as the plate holes are not that large. Maybe an easy curl bar. I don't have a barbell unfortunately :/
You should be able to use them on a standard 1 inch barbell I believe the holes are just over an inch wide. You can't use them on a real Olympic barbell obviously.
@@LordTrolled Thanks for the assist :)
Yes. You can buy "standard" 1" diameter barbells in 5', 6', and 7' lengths. The 7' bars will fit on racks designed for Olympic barbells. You can also get these same kind of plates (1" hole) in 25 lb. and 50 lb. plates.
The better 7' standard bars are rated for at least 250 lbs. I have a "Cap" 7' bar that has held 300 lbs. without bending. I would avoid the screw on type bar, though. Just get a smooth sleeve bar and use spring collars or inexpensive plastic quick lock style collars.
@@richardmather1906 Thanks for the intel Richard and Phoenix. I was thinking of getting this DB set but was a bit worried about the compatibility between the plates (having 1.15inch holes) and a 1 inch barbell. Did any of you actually test the plates with a 1inch bar by any chance? Is it smooth or do the plates wobble alot?
What are your thoughts on the iron masters? I recently got the bowflex 552 and the width is killing me and I definitely need more weight to dumbbell press. Only thing that is irking me is that the iron masters are 650 bucks.
I haven't tried them yet. They look pretty solid but without testing I cant confirm if I'd buy them or not. I am looking into them to review at a later date once the price comes down a bit
Get multiple sets. A big set and a small set.
Not for me. I don't want to take up the extra space. If you have it though and don't mind, it is a good option.
The same 200lbs set of dumbbells will cost you 3x the amount today. Running around $650 USD now.
Yeah hopefully we see them drop around new year as the virus dies down, if that happens.
I've some adjustable dumbells that max at 60lbs. Just bought these to expand to 100lbs and hoping they can expand to 120lbs each. Planning to superset exercises w heavier and lighter dumbell. Just need these 4 a few exercises. Anyone expanded these to 120lbs each?
Can I bench press with these or is it too big/long
You can bench press with them.
Does these become loose after a few bicep curls? My set does and I didn't hear you mention it.
What do you mean by comes loose? As long as the end piece is securely fastened I had no issues. Try checking the Amazon reviews to see if anyone else had that happen. For me it did not.
How do you rest them on your knee before doing heavy dumbbell bench presses
The edge of the dumbbells have enough space to sit on your legs. You will need to use your hands to keep the from falling, but there is enough surface area to place them on your thighs.
Is it possible to use spring collars (would they fit and keep the weights from moving) on the dumbbell handles in place of the included star lock collars? If it is possible, what size would fit, the 1” or 2” diameter openings? Thank u
I am not sure as I don't have these any longer. Anyone in the comments know?
I don't have experience with spring collars, but I have been using plastic clamps (Lock-Jaw 1 Inch Barbell Collar - at Amazon for reference) on my 1.2" dumbbell bars.
I am from Russia, apart of 50mm olympic standard we have 25-26mm and 30-31mm barbell diameters for amateurs. I bought 31mm dumbell bars and they work well with these plastic collars, tested with up to 35kg(80lb) they hold even for exercises where you hold the dumbell nut side down (like triceps extension from behid the head). I don't think there are lock-jaw clamps for 1" bars.
Also my weightplates are rubber coated, it keeps them together much better, the regular locknut never unties itself.
@@JamesSmith-ix5jd Thank you for your response. Just to be clear, are you using the Lock-Jaw collars on the Yes4All adjustable 200 pound dumbbell bars or is it a different manufacturer’s bar?
@@gsr852 You need 1.2" bar diameter for these Lock-Jaw to grip firmly. It will not grip strong enough on a 1" bar. The dumbbell bars I have are similar apart from the diameter, I think they are made in China and exported around the world.
Was this $200 for two 50lbs ?
For two 100 lbs dumbbells :)
@@GamerBody $100 lbs each is amazing for 100lbs. I paid $100 for 50lbs each
Last for a couple years? That seems like its not well made ? Why are you estimating such a short time?
May have misspoke, but these should last a while. I no longer use them so I can't say for sure.
I believe you said you still have your older, lighter set. Why not use that set for lighter exercises, and the newer set for heavier exercises? that might cut down some of the time between exercises.
I have the core dumbbells that go from 5-50. I ended up selling these but might rebuy in the future and do what you suggested. Just don't want equipment lying around in my office :)
Dents and even rust have absolutely no effect. Iron is iron. It lasts forever and 10 lbs is still 10 lbs 😂
Yup, it should last, well, forever :)
I have the same handles
They have smaller handles, or do you mean less plates on the handles?
@@GamerBody I mean that I have the same handles but different looking plates. The handles I have are the same as yours but my plates are different ( they are shaped differently).
@@GamerBody and my plates are covered with soft material so that they don't make noise and I can throw them on the ground without breaking the ground.
Are they Yes4All or something else?
@@GamerBody something else
That is crazy! Checked the Amazon link today and it is $750!!! Covid doing its thing!!!
Yeah it is still up very high compared to when I bought them :/
@@GamerBody correct. All fitness equipment prices went up because everybody wanted to start working out at home since gyms are closed... I may say that is not right but that is how commerce behaves. Thanks for the video btw!!!
No problem! Yeah the core dumbbells I own we're almost $1000 in some places and I bought them for $350 almost 3 years ago...crazy how things have changed
you actually got a steal deal. they cost 325 dollars now
Yeah, that is because of the pandemic for sure. All home equipment got pricier.
Your back
Yeah been working on some stuff but looking to get back into it with some updated 2019 reviews and content.
I have powerblocks up to 90 but I don't think they work with the mad spotter pro or the sport grip spotter system;( so iam looking for dumbells 50 and up to use the spotter systems since I have shoulder pain.
I may sell the powerblocks 90s and get the once up to 50lbs only since I do hitt workouts 2x a week and they are fast to change.
With this handles I can load up my 25lbs olimpyc plates on them and do any type of dumbell workout without restrictions? If I go tbis route I will be using the 50lbs plus dumbells with spotter system to save my shoulders. How much weigjt can I add per dumbell?
This particular set has 100lbs per dumbbells (handle weight included). Note, I haven't used this in years though as I personally use the Nuobells and Core Fitness dumbbells.
If you're getting callouses, you're gripping wrong. See mark rippetoe's video on how to grip.
I only see the one I have, you may need to reach out to them if there is a longer option. I do not have an additional link for those.
Lol have to make a warning for people's hands. If you are using 100lb dumbbells. I'm pretty sure you could survive lol
You will certainly survive. Most people will buy these because they are cheap compared to other home dumbbells and may not be at the level of lifting 100s. For those starting out, it can be rough on their hands in the beginning. Over time it most likely won't matter, but for some might :)
I think you can buy a connector that converts the dumbbells into a barbell once you start lifting heavy enough that your grip strength fails.
@@oliviafagin293 or continue building grip strength ;)
They're no longer on Amazon.
Yeah these sell out almost right away when they come back in stock. You might be able to find something on FB marketplace.
Loud is a pro for me ,TIME FOR REVENGE ON MY F&*^*&^ NEIGHBOURSSSS!!!!
Yeah bro u got this 😎