Nüobell - The Best Adjustable Dumbbells For Most People?

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  • I've been getting a ton of questions about the Nuobell adjustable dumbbells (especially since people have been seeing them in the background of my videos). Today I give you a break down on why I think they can be great, as well as a few reasons you may want to avoid them.
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ความคิดเห็น • 644

  • @r9nger
    @r9nger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +314

    Wow. Coop has made some serious gains.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      lol

    • @brainchilddesigner
      @brainchilddesigner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ha! 😂

    • @asheraidan1392
      @asheraidan1392 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know Im randomly asking but does anyone know a method to log back into an Instagram account..?
      I was dumb lost the login password. I appreciate any help you can give me

    • @francobryant5768
      @francobryant5768 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Asher Aidan instablaster :)

    • @ebonitalks
      @ebonitalks ปีที่แล้ว

      ☠️

  • @lpdulley
    @lpdulley 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I have those (in kg) and I love them! 6 months down the road and no wear and tear at all! The stand is worth it! Great Video and Channel! Cheers from Munich!

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks for the first hand feedback!

    • @silask6921
      @silask6921 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gruß aus Nürnberg 👋🏽

    • @Soccrboi
      @Soccrboi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have u dropped them at all?

    • @gurkenkauf
      @gurkenkauf 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wie schneiden sie so nach 2 Jahren ab? Überlege mir sie zu kaufen, aber bin noch unschlüssig wegen der Plastikteile..

  • @twistedbarbell3950
    @twistedbarbell3950 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Great review Brandon! Hilarious lighthearted dig on Coop!
    I have the Bowflex adjustable dumbells and they're good, but I wanted something like those you reviewed here for several reasons. First, the adjustable mechanism is great since you're already putting your hands on the handle! Mine you have to turn dials on either end. Second, these look much more compact from end to end and mimic standard dumbells in that regard. There's always going to be play on anything adjustable AFAIK, but there's give and take with most everything.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think there's still no clear cut winner at the end of the day, just a matter of which trade offs you're willing to deal with.

  • @zubairrafiq3697
    @zubairrafiq3697 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've been using these for 3-4 months now. No issues so far. I agree that I am nervous they may get damaged if dropped onto a hard surface. Overall very happy with them.

  • @nickgivens5131
    @nickgivens5131 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Drop them!! I’ve been waiting for a reviewer to actually drop them.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Lol can't do it!

    • @beri232
      @beri232 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Why drop them? Too weak to set them down? Lol

    • @adeep187
      @adeep187 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@beri232 it makes people feel big boy tough to drop them and/or yell

    • @beri232
      @beri232 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@adeep187 I think you're right. For what I paid for mine I wouldn't be dropping them anywhere but back into their cradles/stand. I am pleasantly surprised with the quality of my Nuobells..... gottem about 1 month ago.

  • @antisnafu
    @antisnafu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just ordered these. I was torn between these and powerblock Sport exp 90s and I couldn’t find the stage 2 anywhere for those at the moment. So I went with these. I like that these are small for the lower weight and gain size with weight unlike some that are full size no matter what weight is loaded. I also like that there is no cage for them like a powerblock. I’ve been lifting for probably 20 years and I’ve never dropped a dumbbell. My weight lifting coaches always said if you can’t put them down, don’t pick them up. I did however order with the 3 year extended warranty. Well worth it with newer devices made with plastic. I don’t really think 80lbs is gonna cut it but it’s better to have these and some 90s, 100s, 110s and 120s than 5-120 in dumbells. I’ve used the iron masters too. They are nice but still not as convenient as these or powerblocks. They’re still expensive too once you start adding expansion packs. They also have abnormally long handles. I like to be able to change my grip up and down the dumbbell in order to change where the tension is but holy rip, the iron master grips make the weights long AF. Hard to supinate a curl without hitting my hips. I hope these work out for me. Came out to a little over $900 with shipping and extended warranty.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope you like them. I agree about being a bit more careful with them. I don't drop my fixed dumbbells either lol

  • @VincentS988
    @VincentS988 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I mean you could always expand from 80lbs by buying individual dumbbells.. At least you condensed so much space from 5-80lbs in one small footprint 👍🏼

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      True

    • @tae912
      @tae912 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      THIS. I owned ironmaster dumbbells and practicality wise, they were just inconvenient to change them inbetween workouts and definitely made me stay away from super sets or drop reps. Sold em, got nuo dumbbells with addition heavier dumbbells that i needed, havent looked back since. Plus, its really hard to even get your hands on ironmaster even now.

    • @eagleeggs3862
      @eagleeggs3862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BasementBrandon literally what I said aloud lol

  • @taylorjohnson2138
    @taylorjohnson2138 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    It's weird. I never noticed until this video that Coop really has the hands of a child.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      It's just b/c he's always alone you don't get much context for how small he is.

    • @themerryrabbit5040
      @themerryrabbit5040 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I think he’s only 6’9”

  • @oliverallen5324
    @oliverallen5324 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Always a pleasure to see something Brandon has taken through the paces. Thank you for your hard work.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Shakeweight review coming next obviously.

  • @gzsprout
    @gzsprout 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Watching this while unpacking my new ironmaster quicklocks. #Timing

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Given the choice I'd rather have Ironmasters for the way I train.

    • @Thumper99TA
      @Thumper99TA 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BasementBrandon Is that just because of the higher weight availability, dropability (not sure that is a word), or other?

    • @strawberryyogurt0
      @strawberryyogurt0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @gzsprout ... Hopefully your ironmaster set doesn’t have the issue where the plates comes apart while lifting like this Amazon user: www.amazon.com/Ironmaster-75-Quick-Lock-Adjustable-Dumbbell/product-reviews/B000GE5QRM

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Thumper99TA both!

    • @Blakeisaacs1
      @Blakeisaacs1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Iron master is the way to go. Wouldn’t buy these for the durability aspect and not worrying to drop if need be

  • @addictiveaussie
    @addictiveaussie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love these dumbbells. I just wish they went to a higher weight range. It may require a handle upgrade to accommodate the heavier weight but that is the case with conventional dumbbells anyway.
    The limiting factor would likely be the ability to accomodate the number of selections in the handle but from my perspective I would be prepared to buy two sets, ie., one from low to mid range and a second from mid to high range.

  • @keithhoneycutt2324
    @keithhoneycutt2324 3 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    Haha, Coop has small hands and can’t handle the girth

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      You said it!

    • @jonysun
      @jonysun 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@BasementBrandon Haha shots fired!! I was rolling when I heard that :)

    • @SimonLi
      @SimonLi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Brandon good at handling girth 😉😂

    • @michaelrincon559
      @michaelrincon559 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Coop can handle my girth.

  • @Druhmher
    @Druhmher 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I was about to buy these but I can’t get past the fact that,
    1) doesn’t go past 80lb
    2) can’t drop them
    3) plastic wears down over time

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Makes sense!

    • @markjones9479
      @markjones9479 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Which means the IRONMASTERS STILL REIGNS AS KING 👑

    • @zodd67
      @zodd67 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @SuperHaitiano Yeah I feel like the mechanism is probably still metal and perhaps the plastic is just a cover or something? I know my York adjustable dumbbells are like that and they've lasted me a decade and still work.

    • @rambojohn7118
      @rambojohn7118 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree about to much plastic in the inner mechanisms. They will break !

    • @satinderjit4
      @satinderjit4 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah same here, I can easily do over 90lbs too and that’s also the reason why I haven’t bought powerblocks (and also because they are never in stock now). I just went with the standard dumbbells and got $70 handles, and $200 worth of plates for them from Walmart. They go up to 125lbs/ handle and those things are not going any where for a very very long time.

  • @robertpaulson5220
    @robertpaulson5220 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yup, those bells are orange, but it goes pretty well with your pink hoodie

  • @Staying_Dangerous_Official
    @Staying_Dangerous_Official 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    "Yeah, you're in alright." -She

  • @chrisb8540
    @chrisb8540 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have had the Nuobells for about 5 months...good dumbells mostly. Only two drawbacks for me. They only go up to 80lbs...which isn't really heavy enough for those compound movements for many people. I can live with that one. The BIGGEST issue is the durability. I accidentally dropped one of them....DONE. Long story short, after the drop, the weight selector was out of alignment so I couldn't select any weight that was a multiple of 10. That sucked. BUT...I contacted the company that I got them from...they sent me a replacement handle for free and only made me pay for shipping. Good as new now. DO NOT DROP THEM. Best looking dumbbells IMO...especially in black. Oh yea....damages caused by dropping them is NOT covered under warranty.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Appreciate that first hand feedback.

  • @DV-dk5hd
    @DV-dk5hd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm glad you addressed the handle length. I was thinking to myself those handles look real short. That itself for me is a deal breaker.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have big hands, but there's no room if you want to adjust grip, which I sometimes like to do depending on the movement I'm doing.

  • @kevinconto291
    @kevinconto291 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There are a few Nuobell sets available on Finer Form right now(2-16-21), they just got a shipment in this morning and most were pre-order but a few up for grabs. They are an authorized reseller for Nuobell.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right on!

    • @larsreichenbach799
      @larsreichenbach799 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      dude good looking out -- I had a preorder from Urbnfyt in I was able to get since Brandon gave the heads up in this video, but finer form offers the nuobells cheaper and with free shipping! Was able to snag a set.

    • @kevinconto291
      @kevinconto291 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@larsreichenbach799 Yeah, I ordered a set from Finer Form the same day as my first post and got them in yesterday, so three days from ordering to receiving them along with free shipping. They are sweet! I am thinking of posting a review that has some different details from what Coop and Brandon included in their reviews.

  • @GymNeedham
    @GymNeedham 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm sure curling inside the rack was put in there just to get a reaction as well as the curling on the bike... Very funny. Keep up the great videos. Fair review

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lot of factors go in to making a decision, the key one being, how do they work in a squat rack.

  • @smw1986
    @smw1986 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yeah. anybody who needs >90, with the 125 power blocks being 2x cost of anything else, the 120 ironmasters are the only option. been using them for a month now. love them.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are great!

    • @smw1986
      @smw1986 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BasementBrandon their lifetime warranty is what sealed the deal for me

  • @BrendanTietz
    @BrendanTietz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love these DBs more than any other adjustable db I’ve used. Only downside is the lack of weight. I wish they’d use some heavy duty metal instead of plastic inserts and expand the system to 120.
    I’m still keen to try the iron masters. I hate the power block shape lol

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Stop being so strong, problem solved.

  • @Ryan-gv7gy
    @Ryan-gv7gy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If you can remember please do a long term review. I wonder about the changing mechanism being “overuse”.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      While I think these are useful, I prob won't end up keeping them just b/c my full set serves such a better purpose for my style of training.

  • @kozmo7
    @kozmo7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Way to start my day. Thanks Brandon, love all that you do man!!

  • @fabianmolina7784
    @fabianmolina7784 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Killed me with the shots at coop. That was slick

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He's my dude, just jokes :)

    • @fabianmolina7784
      @fabianmolina7784 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BasementBrandon Haha, I don't believe it. Y'all should handle the beef with a boxing match . . . Seems like the cool thing to do nowadays 😄

  • @drsergen
    @drsergen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The fact you talked about people who train in there bedroom. Makes me respect you far more than other reviewers ....

  • @anthonyc2076
    @anthonyc2076 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Really nice dbs. That being said I still prefer ironmasters but I’m still waiting to win a lottery. 80 lbs is just not heavy enough for things like db presses

    • @48Boxer
      @48Boxer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      80 lbs isn't enough for concentration curls

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think for anyone who wants to train for pure strength, the IM are superior (assuming you don't do drop sets)

    • @getstrongby4038
      @getstrongby4038 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can do your head work with the bar and just use these for the parrrrmp

  • @stanleymorton5065
    @stanleymorton5065 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for the review and the previous ISF weights. Oh, "Are you in" LOL "Yeah your In alright". LMAO. Thats was funny!!!! Keep the reviews coming and appreciate what you do!!!!

  • @alexf259
    @alexf259 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love mine. I don't really drop 50lbs or less. I have hex dumbells for heavier sets that I may drop. Its perfect to save money and space with the smaller weights

  • @jdawg1835
    @jdawg1835 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the "Coop" hand, LOL!

  • @timsmith3710
    @timsmith3710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ha baby arm. I like the knurled handle. Powerblock is way too much dough to get that option. They seem good 👍. Liked the curling dumbells in the squat rack Easter egg haha. Another fine review 👌.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think right now there's no clear cut "best" it always comes down to which trade offs you can live with.

  • @robert3043
    @robert3043 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Trying to decide between the Ironmaster and Nuobell. I suppose that as long as I don't drop the Nuobell I should be fine? I like the fact that they're easy and quick to change weight settings as opposed to the Ironmaster.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, don't drop them and they'll serve ya well!

  • @johndim11
    @johndim11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Definitely orange.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lol phew.

    • @stephengosselin
      @stephengosselin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought so at first too but if you look at 8:12 I think its just the camera because that rack and the American flag also kinda look orange

    • @star.soaked.wanderer
      @star.soaked.wanderer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stephengosselin flag looks red but the rack definitely also looks orange

    • @star.soaked.wanderer
      @star.soaked.wanderer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BasementBrandon what color is the rack at 8:12?

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@star.soaked.wanderer Listed as red but again looks more like blood orange to me.

  • @illestdomer2005
    @illestdomer2005 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As you said, my top concerns:
    1. Durability
    2. Capped at 80lbs
    Love the way they work and ease of changing weight, but I hate plastic parts.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I think for a serious lifter those are super valid concerns. For someone who doesn't own a gym and just want's some "fitness" dbs, these are prob the best available.

  • @BK-ks2sf
    @BK-ks2sf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    There's so many moving parts, in 2 years I want to see all the videos of people complaining they're broken

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same

    • @MrPsyb0lt
      @MrPsyb0lt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There's another guy who used these for 4 years and he says they are totally fine.

    • @NTB_Retro
      @NTB_Retro 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrPsyb0lt that’s the gamer guy…. He is using Core fitness ones. They are different..

    • @maxmeier532
      @maxmeier532 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NTB_Retro most likely the core fitness arent as durable so it makes sense to compare them when there is no long term experience on the nüobell.

  • @raveevar7836
    @raveevar7836 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I personally think powerblocks are the best. I have the urethane commercial versions that are expandable to 175 (I currently have the 125s) they work extremely well, they can be drop although I don’t do it often & they look badass. I don’t care that they’re not shape like regular dumbbells only thing I wish is that they had knurled handles and not the rubber contour grips. (Plus I’ve had them for 2 years+ now and still look and operate new)

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Just never liked the feel of them or how they adjust personally!

  • @stefinatrix3426
    @stefinatrix3426 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I hope you sent Coop some aloe after that video, but in a small tube so he can use it...

  • @atorres205
    @atorres205 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great review. It will be nice to do a video comparing them to the 50lbs adjustable Snode dumbells . I just bought the Snode, awesome!

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Right on!

    • @enriquel1993
      @enriquel1993 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How are they holding up? I wanted them so bad but I went with Nuobell instead.

    • @atorres205
      @atorres205 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@enriquel1993 hey...their still holding up, I use them frequent and still awesome. I love them.

    • @enriquel1993
      @enriquel1993 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@atorres205 that's awesome bro! Enjoy them 💪🏽

  • @ShawntreezyBreezy
    @ShawntreezyBreezy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool just to see the review, I was really debating myself for something like this but I didn't want to chance a mechanical issue. Plus I really want to drop shit even when I'm not working out, I like walking over to my stuff , pick it up and drop it for a rep and be done for the day 😉

  • @Nerdbuilt
    @Nerdbuilt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    just ordered the 80 pd variety...super excited

  • @martin1234512345
    @martin1234512345 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just ordered the 80 pounders. Didn't see a color option when I ordered but I might have my painter at work paint them for me. I'm super excited. Have been limited to 40 pound dumbbells for 5+ years

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right on! What color are you thinking?

    • @martin1234512345
      @martin1234512345 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BasementBrandon snow white. I thought I was original with the black and white color scheme. I guess great minds think alike.

  • @ClubbersGuideCanada
    @ClubbersGuideCanada 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Any issues with these over the last year?
    Also, have you had a chance to look into Snode's offerings? AD50 and AD80? Seems like a competitor to the Nuobell by design and decreasing the amount of plastic being used.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They live at my friends garage now, he hasn't had any issues, but I have seen some with issues with the plastic holding up.

  • @amfitness5598
    @amfitness5598 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Shots fired at 6:05 😂😂😂 Coop complained that the handle was too big on the IM dumbbells too...

  • @Lb-ri5wr
    @Lb-ri5wr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    look awesome but the ironmasters go heavier and are cheaper lb for lb i think. Iron master are also fully metal and there's no rattling and have longer more grippy handles apparently. Only negative is there's been none in stock in the uk for weeks and they take longer to change weight

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I do prefer the ironmasters for my style of training, although if you're looking for adjustability, these are tremendously easier.

  • @CaptCanuck4444
    @CaptCanuck4444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Coop: Shots fired!

  • @mlandau2776
    @mlandau2776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is the actual size of the handle? You mentioned it is small, but how small? I saw a similar set on Amazon that said it was 10 cm, which is about 4 inches.

  • @paulrogal3367
    @paulrogal3367 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are replacement parts available if any of the plastic pieces do break after the 2 year warranty or from damage due to dropping and how hard is it to replace if they are available? Also, please do crank out a few sets on a bench and drop them to see how they hold up. The world not only wants but NEEDS to see for a real review 🙏🏼 I’m very much sold on them aside from not being durability and time tested and proven. Would hate to spend $800 on them and have to order a whole new set because I dropped them once and replacement parts were not available

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They tell you not to drop them, so I don't see a point in doing so for a video when it's pretty obvious they'd break :)

    • @plmn93
      @plmn93 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's not a matter of if they break or wear out, it's a matter of when. Their two year warranty is a pretty big red flag.

  • @jakem7773
    @jakem7773 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wish there were more adjustables on the market that didn't have such a low weight cap. Guess I'll keep waiting for ironmasters.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I think the issue is the mechanism needed to do so, for most at the point where they're super heavy they get so big they stop being useful.

  • @espcustom
    @espcustom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Still waiting for long term reliability records ! That mecanism scares me a bit !

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed!

    • @espcustom
      @espcustom 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BasementBrandon thanks for the great review as always man !

    • @rambojohn7118
      @rambojohn7118 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree! To much plastic

  • @MINIJJT99
    @MINIJJT99 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is also another adjustable dumbbell set just like these by Core Fitness, I think they might have came out first before NÜOBELL. They’re basically the same, components and everything except they only go from 5-50 lbs ($350 price point) and the handle is rubber instead of metal knurling. I have the Core Fitness ones and they’ve held up pretty well for the 7-8 months ive had them. But about a month ago my friend did drop them after a set of dumbbell press and they landed at a weird angle, causing the plates to come off of the retractable mechanism. But after messing with it for a little I was able to fix it, and it still good to this day.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I think this is the new "design" as I know a few companies utilizing something super similar to this with a few changes.

  • @jdmcmick5
    @jdmcmick5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You mentioned the handle length being a little small, do you have an actual measurement of the handle length? Trying to find dimensions for this are proving difficult. Thank you sir.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ah I gave these to a friend in need so I don't have them right now.

  • @timmoyer6037
    @timmoyer6037 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got some Built bars on order. Thanks for the discount!

  • @bdegrds
    @bdegrds 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    80 is light though, would be nice to find heavy adjustable dumbbells.

    • @derrickp
      @derrickp 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ironmaster go up to 160

    • @MMAengineer
      @MMAengineer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      which exercises are u guys doing with 500lbs dumbbells?

    • @bdegrds
      @bdegrds 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@derrickp those would be nice

    • @derrickp
      @derrickp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MMAengineer I don’t have the 160 add on only the 120 I use them for db bench. I’m not big boy enough for the 160s lol

    • @bdegrds
      @bdegrds 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@MMAengineer who said 500? 80 is light for experienced lifters. More than 80 for presses and rows is very normal in the weightlifting world, I have some issues that prevent me from doing what I used to but I would still need heavier adjustable dumbbells

  • @ray.gene.bowner
    @ray.gene.bowner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I believe it is confirmed that Brandon is trying to break the 1RM bicep curl record after seeing all those curl demos 👀

  • @brentdawgs8905
    @brentdawgs8905 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    4:13 That's what she said!!!!! I cannot help myself

  • @dariuswalker7321
    @dariuswalker7321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love how coop and bb gives us reviews and comedy at the same damn time! When the video collab drops, I'll probably fan boy out and die or something 🙌🏿🙌🏿 which is completely fine after that

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He's a much better reviewer than I am, but I think I can outlift him :)

    • @dariuswalker7321
      @dariuswalker7321 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BasementBrandon 😂😂 love you guys both! Thanks for the content brother!

  • @timsmith3710
    @timsmith3710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That explains why you painted your basement columns brown and said black on Instagram

  • @fiyahspinnah
    @fiyahspinnah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the 80 lb set and they're freaking awesome

  • @CPowell133
    @CPowell133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    6:02 - Shots fired, lol

  • @joshuadunbar2290
    @joshuadunbar2290 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have these and love them! They seem very solid, but I try not to too rough with them. I have some dirty old screw-on 100s for when I want to get crazy 🤣

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah if you treat these well they’ll treat you well!

  • @justingeorge1611
    @justingeorge1611 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    B, I’m gunna try making my own expansion sets for the USA elite power blocks as they haven’t been in stock for what seems like a full year.
    Will share the info, video/pics

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Get after it!

    • @powerbar8991
      @powerbar8991 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They were just in stock a few weeks ago

    • @justingeorge1611
      @justingeorge1611 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@powerbar8991 correct, I actually snagged the expansions sets last Wednesday!
      Thanks

  • @euikong1084
    @euikong1084 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, great review!

  • @adeep187
    @adeep187 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I saw a store here in Canada selling expansion kits to turn the 20kg to 32kg and 32kg to whatever the next size was

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      For these?

    • @adeep187
      @adeep187 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BasementBrandon fitness-panda.com/products/nuobell-expansion-kit-20kg-32kg

    • @adeep187
      @adeep187 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BasementBrandon I did not see any anywhere for the LBS versions tho.

  • @DanesinTexas
    @DanesinTexas 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is the handle 100% secure when out of the cradle and using them? The core home fitness handle moves slightly.

  • @DanesinTexas
    @DanesinTexas 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gotta love that REP plyo box...so versatile :) Thanks for the vid! Love the warranty but wish there were less sounds when using them...the perfect adjustable dumbbell is yet to be made!

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I think there's still no clear cut winner at the end of the day, just a matter of which trade offs you're willing to deal with.

  • @ryanmartin9850
    @ryanmartin9850 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wonder if there was enough interest if they would make an 85-120lb (or more) set. I’d be happy to still just be down to two dumbbells and would mitigate the lack of expansion.

  • @Nero-8o8
    @Nero-8o8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy not only curls in the squat rack but bikes and curls at he same time IN the squat rack. How to be a tool 101

  • @urdadshusband781
    @urdadshusband781 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you still have them ?
    I think that they can't be dropped is a huge disadvantage. Even more than people might think initially.
    That pretty much removes the possibility of failing a rep on a lot of movements . And it even removes high RPEs in some cases, as you might , say, get the last OHP up but then you're too fatigued to bring them down gently and you need to dump them

  • @kappasigds
    @kappasigds 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the Weider Core Spacesaver 100 adjustable dumbbells. They are cheap but I have had them for over 10 years. Just have to tighten some bolts every now and then. My problem is I am just too strong now for the 50 pounds max per dumbbell. 80 would probably be enough but for the price I would rather just get the Ironmaster set. I can use the old weider set for supersets and have the option to go heavier than 80lbs.

  • @nikej24
    @nikej24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2 things,
    I like how you get multi use out of the rack. I can't wait to move a bike into on at the gym. I'll tell them Brandon does it sooooo, check the youtubes homie.
    And it's 2021, I wish we were all color blind in a slightly different way!

  • @greggoodenough5607
    @greggoodenough5607 ปีที่แล้ว

    The asterisk of *never* drop these dumbbells gives me the most pause. I've never been a weight dropper, but sometimes you just let go when its already hanging a foot from the ground after doing a bent over row or shoulder press

  • @jasonali4938
    @jasonali4938 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Curious as to how these have held up for you? Everyone has mentioned the plastic and some reported that part cracking. Part of me question if they were thrown around by them or if these are just isolated situations? I am not a dumbbell dropper but still a bit concerning at the price point. I'm just doing basic strength training in the garage alone so I will not be training for competitions etc.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I actually gave these to a friend as I found I wasn't using them much with my full DB set I have. He's had them for about 4 months and hasn't had any issues.

  • @zinazimso3580
    @zinazimso3580 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Question, does a magnet stick to the outside of the round plates ? I want to add 1,25/2,5lbs to have a finer degree. Can someone check please ? Thanks !

  • @InvestorAcademyPodca
    @InvestorAcademyPodca 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is probably a reason why we haven't seen drop tests with any of these. I get the economy, but the guy that needs an 80# probably doesn't need a 5, 10, 15, and 20 at least, so like the dumbbell sets, you pay for extra things you don't need. For me, I just picked up a single as I needed it and it's price effective and doesn't take much room.

  • @rambojohn7118
    @rambojohn7118 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    DON’T FORGET THEY CHARGE SHIPPING. Over $100 is the minimum and it goes up after that. So the supposedly inexpensive dumbbells will cost really close to $1000

  • @jamesdingess9988
    @jamesdingess9988 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought these off rouge about a month ago there great but I treat them like a baby , I do not know how the warranty would work , would it be smart to buy a extra pair of Handles off company and the holders , just in case you know how availability is these days

  • @jmacfadyen9392
    @jmacfadyen9392 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I own the Bowflex dumbell (both sizes). If I was to rebuy them again I would get the power block elite. The reason would be for best quality for a quick adjustable dumbell. I'm not satisfied with the Bowflex quality because I had a plastic piece break in the base. The one time I didn't place it down strait and a small plastic piece the goes from the base to the dumbell broke. That small piece has to go inside the dumbell for it to adjust.

    • @beri232
      @beri232 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Powerblocks are not a “quick adjustable dumbbell”.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Makes sense.

  • @stefanomagaddino6868
    @stefanomagaddino6868 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    After you" click" in a weight, remove the DB from its stand, are the handles then locked in place, so there is no danger of the handle "clicking" while doing a rep and the weights fall off ?

    • @mmjsfca
      @mmjsfca 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Correct. You can only change weights while they're in the carriage

    • @stefanomagaddino6868
      @stefanomagaddino6868 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mmjsfca Thanks, Michael.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, cradle basically has a release key that allows for adjusting.

  • @Tony-mr4xf
    @Tony-mr4xf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello to all,
    I noticed that there are some websites showing different dimensions of the Nuo dumbells. Can anyone please provide me with clarification on the exact dimensions of Nuo 80-pound dumbbells without the cradle?
    Thank you

  • @calummoffat4519
    @calummoffat4519 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m colourblind aswell, blood orange is what I thought it was lol

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      glad I'm not alone!

    • @Anon.G
      @Anon.G 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Looks pale orange to a non colour blind person on this colour grade, but red on the picture he inserted.

  • @stevenrudich3647
    @stevenrudich3647 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brandon, I love you man, really do. But who do you know never drops their dbs? C’mon man!!! I think dropping these from bench height, which happens all the time, would be very concerning. No way would I feel comfortable using these. But, as always, great review!

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've found since transitioning to a home gym I treat all my equipment better lol. It's a pain to not even drop them from bench height, but doable IMO, especially bc they max out at 50 or 80lbs.

  • @richwashington4738
    @richwashington4738 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know this is way past time, but did you like these better than your iron masters? Looking to purchase my first set for the gym.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It depends on how you train and what you want. Go for the IM if you want the most similar to feel of dumbbells with heaviest adjustability and you don't do a ton of drop sets. Go with the Nuo if you are fine with 50 or 80lbs mas weight, not being able to drop, and you want the quickest adjustable ones.

  • @Druhmher
    @Druhmher 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watching this as I already ordered my BADDASS dumbbells Days ago

  • @ront2457
    @ront2457 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Orange looks good in your black gym....I'm an SF Giants fan so orange and black all the way!!!

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I loved the Giants in the early to late 90s (Barry Bonds fan).

    • @ront2457
      @ront2457 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BasementBrandon I go back to Mays and McCovey...I have a few years on ya...like 23....I had an uncle that was a rabib fan and he took me to many many games as a kid

  • @turkishdelight6032
    @turkishdelight6032 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your dumbbells look to be in better shape than mine upon arrival. The number call outs on mine were already significantly faded; I’m going to have to fill them in with some sort of white marker in the future. There were also scratches on every single one of my plates, and the packaging they came in was fractured and mishandled. It’s all a bit unsettling when you pay $915 USD.
    Did you have any of these issues?

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Who did you order through? Mine showed up with each DB packed in it's own box with tons of stryafoam. The handle was wrapped in it's own bag, as was the remaining weight plates, all in the cradle already so no real room for movement.

    • @turkishdelight6032
      @turkishdelight6032 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BasementBrandon I ordered through Rogue, although the handling of the package was through smrtft. Mine also came with styrofoam, but it was fractured all throughout as if it were crushed by the items. Rogue contacted them on my behalf, and apparently such workmanship and handling issues are considered normal for a new set. I then contacted smrtft directly, and they initially told me the product wasn’t theirs. I’ve been rerouted to Rogue CS for clarification, of which I have still gotten none of haha

  • @MrVandy56
    @MrVandy56 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don't drop any dumbells in the first place... Coaches or any gym would frown upon that act for any type of DB. I got these... love 'em.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think in some cases where you're lifting heavy it's slightly unavoidable. The good thing about these though is you can't go that heavy lol.

  • @iFr0stBiiTe
    @iFr0stBiiTe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shake weight review next please

  • @jemag
    @jemag 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Might have been better to compare them to classic adjustable dumbells with collars, like Rogue adjustable dumbells, which is more reasonable price wise than a dumbbell rack for most people.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think all in ones like this are in a different league TBH.

  • @274halo
    @274halo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video these are good but the problem is 80ibs was a bit light had to go with a Bowflex which gives you 90ibs/ 40kg. Power blocks are decent but the shape and changing of weight looked a bit awkward especially when you are transitioning between weight ranges fast.
    A shame not seen any dumbells this style with the quick change actually reach 40kgs.
    Btw colour was orange imo.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I think no matter which one you pick there are trade offs, need to decide based off which factors are most important to you IMO

  • @sweetpapa
    @sweetpapa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How are these for dumbbell push-ups? Do they feel sturdy enough for that?

  • @TransformX
    @TransformX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Some people use this kind of box to show some gym equipments, others to eat on it without teeth.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't think I get it :(

    • @TransformX
      @TransformX 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BasementBrandon Blaha uses his wooden box as a table. He eats his food on camera, naked, swallowing his bison and rice without shewing because he doesn't have teeth lol.

    • @bradrogers3881
      @bradrogers3881 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TransformX wot

  • @ambitionfitness6273
    @ambitionfitness6273 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    80lb max and they look like they will break after some serious training. Baadass adjustable dumbbells for the win.

  • @voskresenie-
    @voskresenie- 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any recommended adjustable dumbbells that are in kgs? I'd be fine getting lbs if necessary, but it'd be nice to be consistent with kgs if possible.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not sure TBH, haven't seen any on this side

  • @ffbarnette
    @ffbarnette 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How long have you had these? Just trying to get an idea how well they will hold up.

  • @maximusstrength157
    @maximusstrength157 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm with you there on aesthetics matching with the rest of your gym :P

  • @michaellove456
    @michaellove456 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely dying to win the Ironmaster lottery over here. Rather wait and pay MSRP than pay the dude reselling them for $1600 near me.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I sold mine during the height of the pandemic but didn't ask more than retail. Dude said he watched my channel so I dropped it $100 lol.

    • @michaellove456
      @michaellove456 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BasementBrandon Good man. Part of me is just ready to drop the money on these or power blocks, but I'm trying to hit my bench at different angles and hit the stabilizers harder which obviously means big boy dumbells. So I really want the 160's. We'll see if I have the patience.

  • @TheFarrOutpost
    @TheFarrOutpost 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG Coop's hand... HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA... Let's hope your future staged cage match is better than the Eddie/Thor boxing match is going to be... lol.

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Prob the same amount of stamina as them.

    • @TheFarrOutpost
      @TheFarrOutpost 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BasementBrandon If you get the right color commentator to sell the drama, the pay per view will still sell. LOL. #TakeMyMoney

    • @bmstylee
      @bmstylee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So between Coop and Brandon who is going to be the dehydrated one?

    • @TheFarrOutpost
      @TheFarrOutpost 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bmstylee Coop won’t need to cut to look like a couch potato 😂🤣😂 so it’ll be Brandon cutting down for a meet 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

  • @Captain_Kid
    @Captain_Kid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So do they spin while using? I don’t want shit crashing on my face

  • @thelion2087
    @thelion2087 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The powerblocks will always be king 👑

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm more of an IronMaster kind of guy.

  • @HKX_ORANGECHICKEN
    @HKX_ORANGECHICKEN 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brandon should get with a company and help design the ultimate adjustable dumbells

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I still don't know of a good mechanism that gives the best of both worlds (adjustability and expandability).

  • @Anc1ntkn1ght
    @Anc1ntkn1ght 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Which plyo box is that brandon? I’ve been looking for ways around buying nuobell’s stand lol

    • @BasementBrandon
      @BasementBrandon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its the REP fitness one. It's $100 and pretty awesome for what is... in this case a DB stand lol.

    • @Anc1ntkn1ght
      @Anc1ntkn1ght 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I figured haha, which one specifically? I see alot of options on their website, is it the 30, 24, or 20 in your video? 👀 😁