A nice starter dumbbell

Just like the others this dumbbell is solidly built and it feels very even in your hands. The design that keeps it from rolling is very beneficial since you can put it pretty much anywhere that will support the weight. I think this is a good weight to start with as it's a simple way to break into strength training without being too difficult. It's a particularly nice dumbbell for curls too. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase.More detail ...

A Great Workout Bench

This is a surprisingly sturdy lightweight bench to use for dumbbell exercises. Not only is it affordable but it is easier to put together than the average treadmill. The manual's instructions for putting the bench together are clear and easy to follow and it offers good advice on how to get started coming up with an exercise routine. The bench's backrest is adjustable (a hard-to-find but important feature) so you can do the full range of dumbbell exercises.



Customers should know before buying that the bench is designed to support a maximum user weight of 250 lbs with a combined dumbbell weight of 100 lbs. So although you cannot use this bench for lifting massive weights it is ideal for people who are just starting out or who are focusing on fitness instead of extreme bodybuilding.More detail ...

Decent weight set

These are decent weights - carry case arrived damaged it was replaced for us - the weights themselves are solid and easy to handle.



Caveat: a 40 pound set is not much weight - I figured it would be plenty for me as I'm just getting into this but actually my wife's outgrown them as well.



Thing is the bar weighs 5 pounds you get 15 pounds of assorted weight for each of the two bars total 40 pounds this allows you to set up from 5 to 20 pound dual dumbbells or a single up to 35 pounds - not quite enough to get there from here.



Plan on adding a few more 5 pounder or 10 pounders to it is all - they are available separately so no big deal. I've set these bars up with 65 pounds of weights with no problem using 10 pounders.



The bars are good quality and have rubber washers to lock the weights in place.



For some exercises the 14 inch bars get in the way compared to simple hex dumbbells and it does take a while to change weights between moves but it's tolerable especially compared to blowing $500 on adjustable weights with plastic adjustment tabs no less.



For the price keep a couple sets around - you get more versatility in weight and you get the ability to set up 2 sets for yourself at a time - allowing quicker workouts at the weight of your choosing without investing in a zillion separate dumbbells.



Would definitely do again.More detail ...