PROIRON 20kg Cast Iron Adjustable Dumbbell Set Hand Weight with Solid Dumbbell Handles Changed into Barbell Handily Perfect for Bodybuilding Fitness Weight Lifting Training Home Gym
PROIRON 20kg Cast Iron Adjustable Dumbbell Set Hand Weight with Solid Dumbbell Handles Changed into Barbell for Bodybuilding Fitness Home Gym
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| Weight: | 20.5 Kilograms |
| Size: | Pack of 2 |
| Dimensions: | 37.4 x 18.4 x 14.7 cm; 20 Kilograms |
| Brand: | PROIRON |
| Model: | PRKCAS20K |
| Colour: | Black |
| Pack Quantity: | 19 |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Shanxi Regent Works Inc |
| Colour: | Black |
| Dimensions: | 37.4 x 18.4 x 14.7 cm; 20 Kilograms |
| Quantity: | 19 |
| Size: | Pack of 2 |
These weights are great, you can combine them to make a long bar and add weights or just use as dumbbells so they are versatile and made from iron so will last forever. Happy with this produc
Outstanding. I have only just received my order and haven’t had any time yet to get into keep fit. I will be using it in confidence and I would recommend this company. Price is very low compared to other sites. The service from Amazon is first class and I am happy. I will not be buying any more kit as this product fits my current needs. Hopefully this will help others.
Works as it should however the weights after a while start to show rust and are not brilliant. Make sure they are kept inside and away from any water as the rust will show very quickly.
These are great for beginners. Easy to use and adjust. Good value for money.
Got this as a gift and the person love it, they use it very often.
I’ve been going to the gym for 6 months and i use the set 3 days a week for more specific work such as chest flys and goblet squats
When the box arrived I thought there must be something missing – so compact, couldn’t possibly contain the weights and bars seen in the photograph on Amazon. I was wrong! Everything was there, very cleverly packed. The bar bell is easily constructed and the weights attach easily and firmly. The dumbbells are great for home exercise and everything can be easily stowed away. I would have given five stars but a slight loosening occurred through my workout. Overall though, I recommend these particularly if they’re on offer, as was the case when I bought mine!
Very very very small oh and I’m talking about the bar by the way. If you have a small child wanting to get into lifting weights then this is ideal. But if your a regular sized person then I’d save your money and buy a proper lifting bar. The dumbells are good though
Very well packaged, would not think they would all fit into the box. Good quality
These was great vslue for money my lad was pleased with them.
Spin locks work well and grips are comfy. The barbell extension is compact and easy to use. Fits any standard 1 inch weight plates. For what the product is, you can’t really ask for more. Highly recommended.
As a previous years bodybuilding enthusiast i can say my decision to have this in my home and keep my form was a good choice.
The package seemed a bit smaller than i expected when it arrived , but i realized it was just well packed and stacked inside the box.
– Disks are very good looking.
– Locking has a solid feeling.
– Weight distribution is enough for beginner or semi home workouts.
– No defects found with anything in the packaging. Everything is as advertised/described.
For the price it’s a marvelous kit ! Yes they may be cheaper ones , but i did not find anything IRON ! just plastic ones. So this should be the best one to buy.
Perfect, compact, easy to assemble n use in multiple diff types of exercise.. really like this
Exactly what I needed, a good solid set of weights with plenty of different size weights to work with. Feel very solid and durable and of a high quality. Very happy.
Product as described and is good quality, would buy again.
I workout at home and this really helps me get to work I don’t care about how they look its about what I get out of i
Solid metal. Just got them, but they appear to be very good quality.
This set of weights are of a decent quality. They seem strong and sturdy. The only downside is that I feel it could have been advertised better, that you can’t have the dun bells and bar assembled together at the same time as you need to use the handles of the dun bells to create the bar. Aside from that the packing is surprisingly compact, but heavy and the weights are easy to assemble and use.
Will recomend.
Yes, its a bit pricey but i believe that with propper care, will last.
Great for a beginner like me, arrived in time, nothing missing, good quality plates, everything fits as advertised.
I must add that 2 more rubber rings are required for the barbell build as it needs a bit of twist to secure it in place without wobbling.
I really like this set, the handle section of the bars feels nice, much better than a flat bar. The connector bar is quite nice as the option to turn it into a mini barbell is welcome especially since I enjoy movements that can be done with a barbell.
I’m a noodly-armed individual currently, so there’s quite a lot more weight than I need, so it will be great for my growth for a while. Since it uses what seems to be the standard bar diameter, you can easily buy more of the larger plates when you eventually become limited by the plates included.
The cast iron plates look really nice too, I like the look of them more than the standard stainless steel ones I already have. I got them whilst they were on sale too, so it was insane value for money. I’d still buy them at full price too as these will be lasting a long time and I’m happy with it.
The weights are of very high quality iron and feel like it’s 20kg as opposed to the plastic ones
Been using them for a few months, had some issues with the order which was sorted in no time. Really good customer service
Highly recommend
Bought these a while ago. The plates are ok, but the rubber seals break very easily. Replacements needed.
Some sides don’t work as well as the others. It’s very handy being able to take apart the bar into dumbbells. Really good for the price.
Really handy to be able to use different weights without buying separate sets. Easy to adjust and use.
Very pleased with these, good quality and a decent set of weights for most levels.
Solid, good quality weights with clever compact barbell via screw-on bar. No complaints so far! Recommended.
Purchased as a gift and the receiver gives them a thumbs up! Perfect for starting out with weights.
Just what I needed to complement my regular weights. Very nice quality weights and a cleverly designed bar that combines the two dumbbels. 5 stars all the way!
Received on time, just as described. Only issue is the sharp edges and the pings unscrewing while working out. I also think the values on the weights are unintuitive, at 1.25, .5 and 2.5 kg per. I also feel the gaskets seem lose, but they havent fallen off yet. I think those are common issues, but may some other products dont have those. Nothing major however. I like them and use them every other day 4/5 stars from me
Very happy with this, been using for awhile now, feels great and is making me feel fantastic, of course if you are aiming to bulk be worth getting more weights to go with it. Very well packaged bars them self’s feel great in the hand, well worth the money if you are aiming to get fit or just starting off.
They were delivered in sturdy cardboard box which can be used to store them when not in use. But, for me, these will always be out on the floor. Otherwise, out of site, out of mind!
I’ve had concrete-filled, plastic ones before but this time wanted cast iron ones which hopefully won’t go rusty over time. The bars are chrome plated whilst the weights are finished in a hammered effect, dark-grey paint. Looks professionally finished and of high quality. Other reviewers commented that the screw-locks loosen during use, but I haven’t had that problem.
Really like the extension tube which converts the two dumbbells into one barbell. Not sure if I would trust loading the full 20kg with the extension bar, though. As well as bent-over-rows, bench presses and fore-arm curls it’s possible to place the bar-bell on the floor, slip your toes under it and knock out a few sit-ups.
The different weights are ideal for a beginner. Even the hand-bars alone, without any discs, are a good way to start, adding weights as you progress. I’ve used these daily for the past week and was ready to buy another set. There’s always a ‘however’. However, the price went up by 10 right after I got my first set. So, just waiting for the price to drop, or until I find another seller with a similar product and better offer.
I will be buying another set, a folding bench, and a Straight / EZ Curl bar-bell, all available from the same manufacturer.
Needed to do something about the belly and ‘love-handles’ that appeared over the past 2 years of lockdown! Was thinking of joining a local gym but… you know how that goes. So, decided to invest in these and build up towards my home gym.
They were delivered in sturdy cardboard box which can be used to store them when not in use. But, for me, these will always be out on the floor. Otherwise, out of site, out of mind!
I’ve had concrete-filled, plastic ones before but this time wanted cast iron ones which hopefully won’t go rusty over time. The bars are chrome plated whilst the weights are finished in a hammered effect, dark-grey paint. Looks professionally finished and of high quality. Other reviewers commented that the screw-locks loosen during use, but I haven’t had that problem.
Really like the extension tube which converts the two dumbbells into one barbell. Not sure if I would trust loading the full 20kg with the extension bar, though. As well as bent-over-rows, bench presses and fore-arm curls it’s possible to place the bar-bell on the floor, slip your toes under it and knock out a few sit-ups.
The different weights are ideal for a beginner. Even the hand-bars alone, without any discs, are a good way to start, adding weights as you progress. I’ve used these daily for the past week and was ready to buy another set. There’s always a ‘however’. However, the price went up by 10 right after I got my first set. So, just waiting for the price to drop, or until I find another seller with a similar product and better offer.
I will be buying another set, a folding bench, and a Straight / EZ Curl bar-bell, all available from the same manufacturer.
He has found the shape and design very comfortable to lift and use.
Disappointed with the exercise guide, it’s a very small pocket size guide, should be poster size to allow you to view whilst exercising – not impressed
These are a really great beginner set or for more advanced moves that require lower loads. I’ve been impressed by the quality. Everything is well made, feels solid and very easy to add or remove weights. Not cheap, but no dumbbells / barbells are these days. Great purchase.
Bought to replace cheaper alternative filled with cement.
These are really good. Very flexible with ability to buy extra weights.
Personally I would like the handles to be a bit thicker, but that is personal preference.
I would recommend these
Took delivery today and used it after work. It’s fantastic. It all comes packed neatly into in a box not much bigger than a shoebox. The weights add up to 17kg. The bar, which comes as three screw together equal lengths, weighs just over 3kg with the nuts on, so that’s the advertised 20kg. It takes moments to assemble. It’s perfect for what I need and it all packs away into the box afterwards. For that reason alone it is worth dismantling after each use.
Took delivery today and used it after work. It’s fantastic. It all comes packed neatly into in a box not much bigger than a shoebox. The weights add up to 17kg. The bar, which comes as three screw together equal lengths, weighs just over 3kg with the nuts on, so that’s the advertised 20kg. It takes moments to assemble. It’s perfect for what I need and it all packs away into the box afterwards. For that reason alone it is worth dismantling after each use.
All good except for the ridiculous price at the moment.
I wouldnt recommend buying until it settles back down to the about 50 pounds price range where they should be as these are still fairly basic. The extension to a barbell is useful but if you like using bars it wont cut it for the long run and you’ll be much better off buying a separate bar.
The weights do have a nice finish, and overall the quality of them is nice.
I do have a small issue regarding the center bar when extending from dumbells. The center pole doesn’t feel entirely secure, there is a small amount of wiggle, which is okay but doesn’t fill me with confidence.
The flexibility of the set does allow for more uses than an average dumbell set, which is a nice positive.
You may however wish to invest in some gloves if you’re going to spend any large period of time using these, as personally I find them a little tricky to grip at the end of my set!
Spin locks are tight and simple to take on and off
Very happy with this set
I did make the mistake of thinking that they would be two 20kg dumbbells rather than a 20kg total (two 10kg dumbbells when split evenly) so any potential buyer just make sure! (Totally my fault and nothing to do with the seller – the product is excellent)
I’ll start by saying it was not my first choice. My choices were limited due to everyone thinking the same an ordering well before I did.
It’s a neat set, when dismantled doesn’t take up much space, keep the box for the other plates not in use.
It’s every thing I need but wish the attachable bar could be utilise on its own. This would support a quick change from bent over row to dead lifts as you’d want more weight for a dead lift.
The utilisation of the bar would support a quick change over when doing a class.
I use lifting gloves so have no issue with the feel of the bar.
You have plenty of plates in combination to chose from. The securing nut is easy to operate but as I’ve said if you need a quick change over it’s not ideal.
Good value for money
And I would recommend to a friend
No issues with delivery
I’m made up with it as I’ve never had weights or any fitness equipment at home before.
I’ll start by saying it was not my first choice. My choices were limited due to everyone thinking the same an ordering well before I did.
It’s a neat set, when dismantled doesn’t take up much space, keep the box for the other plates not in use.
It’s every thing I need but wish the attachable bar could be utilise on its own. This would support a quick change from bent over row to dead lifts as you’d want more weight for a dead lift.
The utilisation of the bar would support a quick change over when doing a class.
I use lifting gloves so have no issue with the feel of the bar.
You have plenty of plates in combination to chose from. The securing nut is easy to operate but as I’ve said if you need a quick change over it’s not ideal.
Good value for money
And I would recommend to a friend
No issues with delivery
I’m made up with it as I’ve never had weights or any fitness equipment at home before.
I’m very pleased. Everything fits together nicely. Even using just half the weights seems reasonably heavy to me, so I doubt I will need to buy extra weights any time soon. Plenty of room to fit more on the bars if I ever want to though. The curved grips are comfortable and effective as I had expected.
The set even comes with a nice instruction leaflet showing 20 exercises and which muscles each is for, just like on the machines in the gym. Written in good English too. Just the job.
Having read some of the reviews I was worried about receiving a set with pieces missing. I need not have been. That’s some of the best packaging I’ve ever seen in a parcel.
I’m very pleased. Everything fits together nicely. Even using just half the weights seems reasonably heavy to me, so I doubt I will need to buy extra weights any time soon. Plenty of room to fit more on the bars if I ever want to though. The curved grips are comfortable and effective as I had expected.
The set even comes with a nice instruction leaflet showing 20 exercises and which muscles each is for, just like on the machines in the gym. Written in good English too. Just the job.
Having read some of the reviews I was worried about receiving a set with pieces missing. I need not have been. That’s some of the best packaging I’ve ever seen in a parcel.
Absolutely Excellent value for money. The fact that you can get it at this price and buy extra plates to add down the line really makes this a must for beginners and Gym-from-homers .
One thing I suggest is to have a bucket filled with soapy water and sponge ready for when they are due to arrive as the dumbbell bars smell very bad. After cleaning each bar and twist cog (whatever it is) for about 10 mins they were fine. No need to clean the cast iron plates at all, but it may vary.
I bought these in May 2020 when they were 66.99. I notice they are now 199! I love these weights, and they are very versatile. I have used both as individual dumbbells and as a barbell and have found no problems with the set at all. The plates work lose if you bang the dumbbell on the floor, but I would expect this. I just make sure they are tight before each set. The barbell is not that long, so may not be suitable for serious weight lifters. As I am not a serious weight lifter, I am fine with this.
The only downside (other than current price), is that the courier (Royal Mail) refused to deliver the item as it was deemed too heavy. I had to beg the postie to bring it, which he did. I would have expected the seller to use a courier willing to deliver to my door. I would buy again, but not at current prices.
I bought these in May 2020 when they were 66.99. I notice they are now 199! I love these weights, and they are very versatile. I have used both as individual dumbbells and as a barbell and have found no problems with the set at all. The plates work lose if you bang the dumbbell on the floor, but I would expect this. I just make sure they are tight before each set. The barbell is not that long, so may not be suitable for serious weight lifters. As I am not a serious weight lifter, I am fine with this.
The only downside (other than current price), is that the courier (Royal Mail) refused to deliver the item as it was deemed too heavy. I had to beg the postie to bring it, which he did. I would have expected the seller to use a courier willing to deliver to my door. I would buy again, but not at current prices.
Bought this just before lock down for about 60 for the set. Brilliant weights, ended up buying some additional plates that also fit the bar, sold by the same company.
Great for beginners and intermediate fitness fanatics, especially if you have no other equipment you can easily train all muscles in the body with the weight set although might be slightly too light as you train more, but the standard 1-inch bar allows you to add more weight.
Only “gripe” would be the middle attachment is hollow so you can’t load it up beyond 30kg without risk of it bending under the weight so having a solid central bar would be the only improvement but other than that great.
Lockdown eh? Couldn’t get weights or jigsaws for love nor money.
These became available 12 weeks in and actually I’m glad I waited. They are such good quality and I think I’ll be able to expand on them in the future. If I get stronger.
Perfectly adequate for training at home during this lockdown. Easy to change the weights and hard wearing.
My only negative is that as I use it as a bar it doesn’t always feel so solid and sometimes the clips come loose. However this is only a minor quibble.
Great investment and nothing you can really criticise. Easy to buy extra plates separately to add on if you need to go heavier. Useful bit of weight to have lying around when you wanna train biceps, triceps and shoulders. Difficult to do chest, but with a few additional plates you could using higher reps.
No doubt from me. 5 stars. Go and purchase it.
Really good quality wights made of good solid iron
Best ones you’ll find on the web for a reasonable price
Was a bit nervous about ordering weights as there were so many contrasting reviews plus there were so few available. Had promised some for my 15yr old son for his birthday and most were not in stock but these were. They arrived on his birthday (5 days) which was excellent. They’re brilliantly made (proper metal materials not any of this sand nonsense or plastic) and it’s very easy to remove and add weights. Would highly reccommend and my son loves the feel and look of them as they look really smart and professional.
Needed some weights. This is perfect while the gym is closed.
I do not have a lot of space in my home. Arrived in a neat small box. Will be easy to store.
The price is ok. You can find cheaper, but everywhere else is out of stock. I’m happy anyway.
Edit- now been using for a couple months for resistance training workouts, and they are perfect.
I highly recommend you guys to see a psychiatrist and get a mental check done, and then straight to work again as I’m waiting a 5 kg weight plates being available since 2 months…
These are amazing. For 65 it’s a great deal.
You might find cheaper on Argos(if you find them on stock) but I’m really happy with the build quality.
There are very tiny imperfections like some of the plates is slightly heavier by 20-80 grams which is not an issue, noway you can tell difference. Although all of them is above the weight advertising which is a good thing, the 2.5KG typically are 2.580 etc.
None of them were lower than advertised.
The middle connector I don’t like but I didn’t expect it to like it, it lock securely but there is a movement up and down when using it.
Not an issue at all, it’s very safe.
If you want to do exercises that require you to swing the weights repeatedly in a lengthwise direction or to twist them while swinging them, then you would probably be better off with fixed dumbbells rather than variable ones like these because with these the ring weights are held in place with a large nut that would work loose with those movements. These are suitable for traditional weight-lifting movements, but you can still find plenty of variety of those movements available. For me they are ideal, but lighter fixed weights would allow those HIIT kinds of exercises more easily.
With gyms closed down, and then the issue of whether air-conditioning is safe when they open up, I think these are life-savers. My previous set lasted decades, but I kept them in the garage and they eventually rusted away. I expect these to outlive me by a long time.
Also, they were delivered very promptly, ahead of the expected delivery date, by a very strong man who warned me from his van about how heavy the box was – very sensible. I am very glad to have them.
If you want to do exercises that require you to swing the weights repeatedly in a lengthwise direction or to twist them while swinging them, then you would probably be better off with fixed dumbbells rather than variable ones like these because with these the ring weights are held in place with a large nut that would work loose with those movements. These are suitable for traditional weight-lifting movements, but you can still find plenty of variety of those movements available. For me they are ideal, but lighter fixed weights would allow those HIIT kinds of exercises more easily.
With gyms closed down, and then the issue of whether air-conditioning is safe when they open up, I think these are life-savers. My previous set lasted decades, but I kept them in the garage and they eventually rusted away. I expect these to outlive me by a long time.
Also, they were delivered very promptly, ahead of the expected delivery date, by a very strong man who warned me from his van about how heavy the box was – very sensible. I am very glad to have them.
Building my own home gym having spent the last 10 years training. These are regular spin lock dumbells. The weights are not too big/wide and combine with an existing spin lock set I have quite easily. Build quality is good. Holes in plates are standard spin lock size so would not fit an Olympic bar.
I was surprised about the bar extension. Being honest I thought it would be a bit of a gimmick but it actually works really well. It is suitable for doing many exercises – so far shoulder press, tricep skull crushers narrow grip press etc. It was worked fine for all of them. Nothing heavier that a 20 kg load on each end so far but it feels study enough to take more.
Would recommend.
I’ve never reviewed an item so fast. I just received this. Sunday DPD delivery. The box is tiny, and the packaging is spot on. The equipment assembled is sturdy, really strong and easily adjustable. Their are rubber washers that you can buy spare at a hardware store. These allow you really tighten the plates so that there’s not that irritating disk turning movement you can find on cheap tightening mechanism. I’m really happy and thought this merits a review. I’ve been reading and reading about these due to virus. And these cake back on market and there’s no abuse of power with the valuing. Well done.
Ordered this item with some additional weights once it became clear that my gym wasn’t going to stay open for a while.
My main worry was that the connecting pipe in the middle would be too flimsy, as I’ve used a similarly designed set before. No worries on that side whatsoever! It’s as solid as anything.
My only complaint would probably be that the spinning cuffs holding the weights in place don’t stay tightened enough to stop the discs from wiggling around after a while – so I’m having to tighten them every now and then (although I should add, this never happens fast enough for it to be a safety issue).
These are beautifully crafted, or machined, whatever is the correct term. They got 4 stars instead of 5 for one reason, they only supply one set of screw on’s for the weights, I thought you could use two hand held barbells together but you can’t which is silly because they have the bars for two bar bells in the box, but only one set of screw ons, so can use either, the full length bar bell, OR ONE hand held bar bell.
Bought this on Friday the moment Boris announced gym closures. Pleased I did after this morning’s workout. I don’t have a lot of room in my living room but managed to get a good leg day in with this set and my bands/tubes.
It’s a good max weight for beginners but I’m certain if I need to go past 20kg you can get heavier plates. It’s cast iron rather than plastic and sand which makes it more robust and it’s comfortable to use. 60 may seem steep, but considering the price of most official gym sets I think you get a good deal.
Overall, a good buy and excellent value for money.
Wanted to do some small workouts at home. I thought buying these for the price that they would be cheap and rubbish, but i am happy to say that i was extremely wrong! An awesome set of weights, the connector bar turns your dumbells into a bar bell and overall i am extremely happy with the quality and the feel!
Would recommend to anyone looking for a basic weight set!
First off, I’m a regular gym goer however I want to add some workouts early in the morning to get me up and going especially during these dreary winter months. I was a little sceptical with this, but it arrived today in a tiny package. The quality of this equipment has surpassed my expectations! Very impressed!
Really good quality weights. Very good value for money. Clever idea from the manufacturer to give the option to connect the two dumbbells with a sleeve to create a small barbell. Need to be slightly patient with the screwing of the nut when changing the weights though but that isn’t a major issue. Very pleased
What’s also great is the compact size of the box it sits in so no need to annoy the other half with equipment taking up floor space.
Have had many dumbbells etc previously, and these are just as good as my Weider cast iron ones, if not as good looking.
Unfortunately weights have become insanely expensive since I last bought them. Lesson: Don’t chuck out old weights. You never know when you will get back into it again. I’m 45 and wish I’d kept my old ones since you can’t get that style or colour anymore. However, these have a nice feature of turning into a barbell. I didn’t think I would bother with that, as it’s not why I get them, but it does work, and is just the right width. Trouble is, 20kg is a little light for a barbell so I need to invest in another 10kg I think.
Great set of weights, whether you’re a beginner or more advanced. Love that the dumbells can also become a barbell by attaching the bar (which is easy to screw in), which also means that a lot of space can be saved. The weights are perfect as you can add or remove them as necessary.
When my set arrived, everything was fine besides one of the rubber rings missing on the spinlock collar. I got in touch with the seller and they promptly sent out a replacement, along with the tracking number for that shipment. Currently waiting on it to arrive, but am confident that it will arrive within the time stated.
Seller was very helpful and the item was packaged well. Highly recommend for anyone looking to start or continue to incorporate weights into their workout. 5 stars!
The dumbbells come neatly packaged, and to be honest, I was surprised that everything fit in there. However, it was all as described and now visible flaws. After I week of use, I quite like them, the dumbbell bars themselves are pretty comfortable, and the weights are good and sturdy, so are the spinlock collars. I haven’t been using the connecting bar yet; however, when I tried it out, it seemed pretty sturdy.
Overall this product is everything it says it is, nothing more and nothing less. A decent dumbbell system for the price and quality of materials used.
I liked the concept of the adaptability from Dumb to Bar Bell, but unwisely assumed that in barbell mode it would be a full width barbell. As soon as the box arrived I realised that it would be a short bar. So the centre bar is on the short side and the dumbbells (as depicted) do not fully screw home into it. Which leaves an unclean surface to work with – notably the instructions recommend wearing gloves, possibly to offset this issue.
If the manufacturers sold a longer center bar I would buy it.
And yes, as per other posts, the o-rings do ride over the stop shoulders when weights are tightened on. Dimension issue between weight bore diameter and dumbbell shoulders.
It’s still a nicely presented bit of kit though.
Brilliant little dumbbell set, all well made and solid and the rubber washers stop everything from coming loose or rattling. Like others have said, the the connection bar isn’t very long so doesn’t make it suitable for bench press but I can do shoulder press and a few other exercises. I’m probably going to buy another one for the extra weights as it seems better value than buying them separately
Highly recommend, if there is any problem with it i will be back to edit my review.. If you see nothing else from me.. They’re good.
The only possible downside is that people with large hands might find the space between the weights on each dumbbells a little too small.
However overall I would highly recommend this product as a good value for money starter se
these to get some exercise at home as I don’t like going to a gym etc. These are ideal, nice grip, no rattling and come in a small cardboard box, so you can store the weights not being used in a suitable place, a strong draw or cupboard for instance. Apart from being more than adequate weight wise (for me) and therefore not too bulky, I was pleased to see that it comes with a short joining bar as well. Quality seems good, the weights are painted with a grey/black finish. Not sure whether they are chip proof or not but time will tell, they seem ok. Indicated weights are about right
as measured on our digital kitchen scales with most being slightly over by just a few grams. For a non-bodybuilding
person like me they are just the job, 5 stars.
For the past 3-months, I’ve been “trying” to lose weight & get in shape, in fairness it’s been going great.
Now that I’d lost a fair bit, I felt now I needed to up my game (so to speak), and wanted something which wasn’t going to cost me the earth (as it’s still early days), did the usual research (thanks You-Tube lol), and set out my budget, and what I would need (to start off), saw a few items but this product seemed to stick out for me. It seemed to have decent reviews (setting aside complaints for broken or damaged items – it happens), plus thanks to the people here who took the time to provide photos too, I decided to take the plunge.
All I can say is, I’m really glad I did. Really solid build, and the quality is good too, one of the things that “sold” it to me, was the middle “extended bar”, which is a really good idea, but after about a week, I got tired of attaching/ removing this item, so decided to purchase some extra Pro-Iron (Cast Iron) Weight Plates, and a York Fitness Spinlock E-Z Curl Bar (5 kg) with Collars. So now I have a set of Dumbbells, and a Curl-bar.
As said previously, all items are of great quality, and I’ve obviously bought more weights by the same reseller.
Packaging for this item was really good, very compact and well protected, the box it came in is deceptively heavy (due to the small size) so much so the delivery guy asked how such a small item could be this heavy lol.
Anyway, I’m starting to ramble now, all I can say is if you’re in a similar situation as I was, and can’t decide which Dumbell set to buy, you can’t really go wrong with this, as I said I’ve had no problem with this, plus I bought some more weights, if I get to the stage where I move (to a larger place) then it might be that I consider looking at getting a multi-gym, but for now I’m stuck for space, and these do the job. 🙂