The BEST Adjustable Dumbbells of 2024 for the Home Gym!

[@tuckertech]

I need someone to love me the way Coop loves making adjustable dumbbell content

[@andrewkahn109]

thats funny

[@jessefaipler6014]

Lol 😂

[@Fight-t4b]

✝️

[@OmniviumVelocity]

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

[@timeisntreal]

How long did it take you to get used to the block shape? I want these for the durability but am hesitant because I don't want it to impact my form

[@Lamborghinifirealarm]

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.

[@overratedprogrammer]

It looks like they only sell up to 100 now..

[@garfield50096]

bro aint even 12 yet

[@Superman-xr1oh]

​@@garfield50096What?

[@Superman-xr1oh]

​@@overratedprogrammerThe commercial one goes up to 175lbs.

[@Vflytrap10312]

How do you make powerblock heavier

[@Cavario_the_mind_plug]

I got Bowflex adjustables for my 45th birthday, as I approach my 57th I STILL think they are the most practical gift that I have ever received. Love 'em!

[@marcoreitano4914]

has the adjustment wheel gone sticky on you? That's my only fear of getting them and the fact that weights will eventually fall out and risk breaking your toes lol

[@pasaerc4151]

​@marcoreitano4914 No.

[@aaronquinton1184]

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.

[@michaelmoody5886]

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.

[@Mouse2379]

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.

[@deadapostle]

You can drop ironmaster dumbbells without going back to the stand, too. Powerblocks are much faster for that, though.

[@plasmathunderdx]

Yeh I have powerblocks and I love that too.

[@T_T-T_T]

I believe you can change REP Quickdraws without going back to the cradle too

[@timmyhakansson8519]

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!

[@jolly_priest]

Eccentric

[@timmyhakansson8519]

@jolly_priest Yes, eccentric. I do apologize, you see English is not my first language. We do spell it excentrisk in Swedish.

[@TheGreatChrisB]

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.

[@400_billion_suns]

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.

[@Nick-1828]

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

[@jl789-r8j]

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.

[@TheTW13]

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.

[@waynebrissette9459]

@@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).

[@Superman-xr1oh]

I don't want dumbbells that I have to store plates for. They don't work very well if you're drop setting. They're too expensive for what they are. They're charging adjustable dumbbell prices for load able dumbbells.

[@DaddyAaron-lr2np]

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)!

[@robinc.9845]

Would annoy me to put on and off magnets all the time. Nuobells for the win.

[@peternorris5614]

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.

[@Olmekc]

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.).

[@joshgarofalo2544]

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.

[@pipes3]

@@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.

[@wwang1110]

I'm using my old 70lb powerblock set paired with ironmaster for superset and dropset@@joshgarofalo2544

[@hatzmannhenk]

My favourite wil always be ironmaster. These things are unbreakable.

[@philc6070]

Recently got the Ironmasters with the heavy handles and add on kit bringing them up to 135lbs ea. No regrets!

[@Fluster]

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!

[@Crabguts]

I’ve been doing the same. Just wondering what made u pick nuobells?

[@Fluster]

@@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.

[@Rackstack234]

Nuobells are amazing love them

[@fedbia2003]

Hey man. Mind if I ask how you're liking those Nuo's?

[@markhalstead2386]

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.

[@Saltivasaltiva]

so you're doing what with 130 pound dumbbells? that's insane. are you Anatoly

[@markhalstead2386]

@ I wish. I do RDL with around 100-110 dumbbells.

[@smashweights]

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

[@33creepin]

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.

[@__-im2se]

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.

[@sbath2714]

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.

[@dsinc36]

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.

[@srhyse]

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.

[@r1ashad]

I have the Ironmaster stand and it was actually way sturdier than it looked on the website...It has held up perfectly for 3 years now basically. Still looks brand new. If I get a 2nd Ironmaster 75lb pair than I may consider building a custom rack for them both.

[@ejesoriginal]

Love my Ironmasters. Have had them almost 20 yrs.

[@TheBswan]

Their kettlebells that use the same adjustment system/plates are nice too

[@bca9195]

damn ironmaster does last forever

[@petermozuraitis5219]

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

[@justinbarr1281]

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.

[@kcuhc84]

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.

[@yaboyaahman]

As much as I wanna swap for pépin fast series, I just can’t let a good thing go

[@Brando457]

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.

[@danielaltman8848]

​@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.

[@ryeann2567]

Ironmaster is the only choice for people who are actually strong (80lbs are warmup sets), and who actually use their gear. You will inevitably drop or set down a dumbbell harder than an angel fart, which breaks the Nuobells. What good is ultra fast adjustment when it's sitting in the corner broken?

[@Two_Names]

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.

[@Dial_J_for_Josh]

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?

[@Two_Names]

@@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.

[@Dial_J_for_Josh]

@@Two_Names Thanks a lot, I think you just sold me on the Ironmasters.

[@brutongaster4404]

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

[@gjabo178]

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.

[@plmn93]

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.

[@truewill345]

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.

[@warden8288]

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.

[@MrSixxshooter]

I have the new Commercial pro Exp 100 set and they are absolutely awesome and power blocks best dumbbell .

[@no1up]

​@warden8288 bro... that's hard core! Lol

[@jhford1234]

MX selects made the overview, but they were never mentioned again😂. Are they basically mid tier in every level in terms of durability adn adjustments?

[@AliveSince1990]

I went with nubell 80lb.. been rocking em for about 6 months... LOVE EM ❤💪

[@SeanKimStyle]

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

[@CM-rt8gt]

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.

[@youridol]

Still happy with the quick draw?

[@gankt]

Bro makes this video every 3 months

[@MinisterOfGuam]

hahahaha I said to myself, didnt he make a few of these already

[@kschaub62]

If I ever have the time I want to go look at video history and see how many times they do this

[@anonymousWombat3]

I mean they release new dumbbells every year…

[@user-hn9qw7ou8d]

And I love it every time!

[@MidwestPyro55]

Can't wait for the video talking about the best adjustable dumbbells for the summer of '24

[@woutn]

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

[@sebharvey9101]

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.

[@murdog04]

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.

[@JimmyBeans84]

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.

[@mathone1]

It seems that a quick Google search for "made-in-china Model 1090 40kg" is enough to find them at $138-158.

[@samuelloification2749]

Coop is correct. I love my Iron Masters. Bought the bench too and love that

[@j.benjamin1785]

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.

[@johanjotun1647]

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.

[@BJerrell]

Ironmasters with the heavy handle kit makes it the most compact adjustable DB and is near same size as Watson individual DBs

[@ampatrao]

Back when I built my home gym during Covid I bought the Bowflex 552s. Eventually once they came back into stock I bought the iron Master set. Since Iron Master takes longer to setup, I use the Bowflex's for warm up sets and IM for working sets. This combo has served me well.

[@truewill345]

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.

[@claycon]

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 ! 🙏🏼

[@FTJ-4486]

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

[@m_cabral]

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.

[@westonbuckhannon9345]

My Snode 80AD’s I’ve had for over a year now and they are amazing no issues at all

[@noreun]

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.

[@jcbase2111]

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.

[@noreun]

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...

[@mikegomez1897]

I’m sure if the knurling is to aggressive for you you can get some gloves for your buttery man paws.

[@AguilarTangFamily]

How good are Coop’s videos? I have zero interest in purchasing adjustable dumbbells yet I watch the whole thing. Keep it up Young man

[@tomtraynor5384]

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.

[@chrisdane.7170]

I just ordered the ironmaster dumbbells, mostly because of your reviews. Thanks for making such great content. Edit: they came, and they're awesome.

[@kylen6430]

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

[@deadapostle]

After this review, I'm still glad I got ironmaster dumbbells a few years ago.

[@ckPinson-n4j]

this is like product placement in a movie. Gluck is becoming my go to

[@davidboyle9732]

i have the old school pepin dumbbell plate loading handles that you recommended before. i love them.

[@Loppnowd]

Honestly mind blown at how many in this group are all in on the Iron Masters still

[@travisjames1263]

yea that sold me on a new set of Ironmasters....durability and expandability plus a kettle bell attachment is attractive.

[@Superman-xr1oh]

Too expensive for a budget gym.

[@bawlsmcthaniel5549]

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!

[@ericschwartz5779]

Do the 90 lb Powerblocks fit well on the Titan stand? This sounds like the best way to go!

[@bawlsmcthaniel5549]

@@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

[@DANA-lx8cv]

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.

[@brandondelgado7731]

Was planning on the Snodes but found a deal for the Powerblocks Sport EXP model 1-50, 51-70 and 71-90 plus the stand for $500 bucks just today. All brand new. I guess I’m a Powerblock kid now.

[@robinc.9845]

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.)

[@jasonmitchell8883]

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

[@johnvoit9629]

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.

Eisenlink are making some interesting products. They have a dumbbell that's exactly like the Ironmaster, only with slotted plates that you can slide on quicker without taking the pin out.

[@plmn93]

The original Ironmasters were like that. They had a tendency to fall off, which is why Ironmaster changed the design.

[@Wally_MD]

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.

[@djdasko8798]

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.

[@camaleon18]

I’m getting the Nuobells 80lbs. Loved this review. I haven’t gone to the gym for years but I’m sure the adjustable dumbbells will motivate me

[@shanestilson4303]

If you are moving some serious weight I think it is hard to beat ironmaster's. Can be slower to change weight but they are rock solid and dropping them isn't a big concern like some of the competition.

[@totallynotpaul6211]

I got some "adjustable" dumbbells a friend made for me in the shop. They're basically just short barbells. He made them weigh 10lb (out of a sturdy metal, I assume steel), and got the diameter to be that of a standard barbell. Which means I can just use barbell weights and clips. Sure, not very quick to adjust but only you get used to it, it only takes a minute. I also made a makeshift stand out of some spare wood to hold them and make it easier to adjust the weight.

[@rfo23]

Purchased the NuoBell 580 matte black back in December, absolutely love these. No complaints. I’m always careful with all my equipment.

[@shinrips]

Me too. I never drop my dumbells. At 60 years old and bench (heavy for me) 90lb dumbells, Lol , I am thinking about getting Iron Masters or Nubells. Guys that drop their dumbells at LA Fitness piss me off. Lol When signs on the wall clearly state not to drop your weight. Home gym, here I come.

[@infiniteaaron]

Thank you for doing this video. This video is a great help for when I'm able to "upgrade." I have the Bowflex adjustable weights. It's great to have watched this video. The thought that they'd come apart while working out is scary, especially when doing an exercise over my face or over any part of my body.

[@ericshively3282]

Got myself powerblock pro 100s and absolutely love them. Got them on their holiday sale.

[@no1up]

How much off is the holiday sell?

[@toddandtala3739]

Ironmasters with the heavy handle kit is where its at. Love ironmaster system.

[@rquattro11]

I actually like that the powerblocks are not balanced....it makes you to use more secondary muscles to keep it balanced

[@4wheelride]

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!

[@youridol]

Still happy with them?

[@mowglijungle4810]

I bought the Yes4All super cheapos. I’ve had them for five years, and, absent a small amount of rust and chipping, they are positively superb. Not convenient, but for $195 they are well worth the price. Both go up to 100 lbs and have some crazy-ass gnurling on the handles

[@davidwashburn5951]

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

[@FlannelFetish]

IronMaster wins always lol

[@Superman-xr1oh]

​​@@FlannelFetishFor a loadable dumbbell, sure. I don't really feel like having to store a bunch of plates for two sets of dumbbells that I have to switch out every time while I'm working out.

[@SanFranSicko]

Been quite happy with Nuobell for the last two years. I agree with your suggestions to improve them, but their convenience is just great.

[@Boblen1989]

Love the regular adjustable dumbbells videos 😃 saving up for the Pepin 🙏

[@Mike-vs1gf]

Love my power block pro elites. Went with them because the design is so simple. They don't have any moving parts or spinning gears etc, so i felt that they would be less likely to break. They also sell expansions to the weight if you start with the 50 lb set, which is what i did. You can buy the additional in 20 lb increments as you progress and find that you need them.

[@AZ-id1oo]

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

[@EpsilonRosePersonal]

I'm new to home gym stuff and I've just started looking into adjustable dumbbells, so I definitely appreciated the depth of your review, but the way you structured it made things a little bit hard to follow. In general, it would probably work better if you structured each section so that you start by explaining why it's important and what you're looking for/how your judging it, then run through each of the dumbbells in a consistent order, before finally ending with a quick recap and side-by-side graphic, if it's necessary and makes sense. Project Farms Does a good job of this, with their tool reviews, so you might want to check them out and see if there's any part of their style that you like.

[@harjotsinghhs5]

Trulap gen 2’s are legit. Definitely worth it

[@zureai]

Trulaps or nuobells

[@init3]

I have a set of Bowflex 552s that I bought back in 2003 (They'll be old enough to drink this year!). I have to say, they have been the most reliable piece of gym equipment I've owned. They are pretty beat to hell at this point but they've never broken and I've never had a plate slide out. I do actually hate the way they fit into the base and it's a bit of a frustration point for me that at high weight they get STUCK on the base some times. I'm looking to finally move on but it's been tough to decide what to get next. I wish REP's offering was a little better so I'm leaning towards the Nuobell.

[@waltblackadar4690]

I've had the same exact experience with my 552s that are probably 15+ years old. Taking out 50 or 52.5 pounds requires very, very careful reinsertion or they're going to get stuck. But they've been very reliable. I'm probably upgrading to the NUOBELL since I need more weight but my 552s lasted longer than some actual "real" dumbbells. I'll keep both so I can more easily do drop sets and quicker weight changes.

[@SAR0311]

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.

[@jocelyn2258]

I have two sets of ironmaster of 75 pounds. I have bought 0.25, 0.5,0.75 and 1 pounds metal plates and used magnet to fix it on my ironmaster.

[@magnams]

MX selects get no love from coop. I got some MX select 55s with a stand off of craigslist and I'm happy with them. The 55lb version is of reasonable compactness and I have a set of Pepin screwlocks for whenever I need heavier. One problem that I had initially with the MX selects was that sometimes the plates would stick together and a loose plate would pull out of the holster. It would stay stuck to the side of the dumbbell and then fall off unexpectedly when you started a movement. Not good... I discovered that if you shuffle the plates around you can find an order where none of them stick together. The thing is though that you now have to place the dumbbells back into their holster the same way every time to make sure that the order of the plates remain unchanged.

[@MrSixxshooter]

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.

[@Ryan-ts9pi]

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.

[@zureai]

How are they holding up?

[@Ryan-ts9pi]

​@@zureai To be honest I started a group HIIT class in February so I haven't really been using them. But I really like the quality. Just got the rack for them in the mail a few weeks ago, haven't put it together yet. They're everything I expected them to be, don't feel cheap and I like the grip.

[@zureai]

@@Ryan-ts9pi Oh thats way more fun than working out alone hahah. But dang you got the stand for them as well!? That’s sick !! Well atleast they don’t feel cheap. I might buy trulaps cuz body weight workouts are getting somewhat boring for me

[@TheCarterHomeGym]

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.

[@amfitness5598]

Best are Ironmaster, always have been always will be. Indestructible. With additions they can go up to 135lbs each I believe for what used to be 1200$ for the pair.

[@TheCarterHomeGym]

For me it's Pepins, Ironmasters, and Powerblock exp's.

[@williamwallace3780]

I have a bit of nuobell drop experience. Technically mine aren't branded nuobell but I am pretty sure they come from the same factory. I was doing goblet squats with one and, like the idiot I am, I thought it would be safe to leave it vertical on a flat bench for a second. The foam of the bench took a few seconds to compress at which point it fell on to a wooden floor. The mechanism inside broke, multiple plastic dovetails broke. The retailer shrugged and said they don't sell replacement parts nor single dumbbell replacements. Someone else ended up selling their dumbbells as singles so I bought one. The mechanism in the new one eventually seized and I could not change it. I took it apart and what it appears to be is actually a little plastic piece about the size of a thumbnail. I shaved a bit of that plastic off and it worked again. A while after that one seems to be getting ready to seize again. The other dumbbell has always been very smooth in adjusting it.

[@n3rdy11]

Trying to apply this buying advice in Europe (Germany) is so difficult as pricing is all over the place over here. Some listed as "most affordable" in the video sell for 400€+, even the Bowflex SelectTech 552. There's a local Powerblock 2.4 Sport version were the pair sells for ~170€. But those only go up to 24 pounds and I'm not really sold on the shape of the blocks/balance, tho I also don't want to spend like 400€ on a pair of dumbbells.

[@Betonolom]

Almost no info on Trulap, why? One of the most interesting models here!

[@s.schattenprophet]

Which one making less noise? And do not clatter?

[@everettelawsoniii5115]

I accidentally let one of my Bowflex 52's fall from the height of my bench, and one of the plastic rings broke. . I'm definitely going with NuoBell

[@quantum0151]

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!

[@hulksta3223]

I was torn between the nuobells and the TRULAPs. I leaning more towards the TRULAPs because its more durable, it has higher increments and higher weight.

[@rpenm]

I found options with similar form factor and stability to an Ironmaster for

[@garr6758]

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.

[@PhantomMaxx_]

Honored to have made this video. Well my post on repainting my Ironmaster dumbbells. Thanks Coop!

[@r1ashad]

I have an Ironmaster 75lb adjustable dumbbells with the 120lb add-on kit. Going from =80lbs is annoying due to putting the 22.5lb add-ons nearest to the handle. I've beening thinking about buying another pair of 75lb adjustables, so I can keep one setup for +80lbs. It drives me nuts when adjustable dumbbells giggle around in my hands, which would steer me away from most of the other sets including "Reppin". I love how solid the Ironmasters feel in your hand. They feel like a solid dumbbell. The Ironmaster handle is decent, but I do wish there was a premium "Coop Approved" handle option for them! I also have a Core Fitness 5-50lbs adjustable set I purchased during the Covid lottery Era that gets a lot of use too.

[@andrsco]

With the pros and cons of each one, I’m just going to stick to my oversized loadable dumbbells since I have all the weight I need.

[@michaelhales5695]

Would love for you to revisit the budget home gym series more. Now that were in 2024.