snodeAD80 Drop Proof 80 lbs Adjustable Dumbbell Set -Adjustable Weights with Cast Iron Plates and Cradle, Knurled Handle, Fast Adjust, Compact Home Gym Equipment for Bench & Press

I've been working out at home for many years and have used the Bowflex 552s for over a decade. You can see them in the picture and I don't regret buying them. After one finally broke, I looked around at a better, heavier set of adjustable dumbbells. I looked at - and tested - a number of different products including Powerblocks and NuoBells. I finally settled on the Snodes since they easily adjust, they are cast iron and they feel like real dumbbells. I'm not disappointed at all. They're exceptionally well made and even with 70-80 pounds on the bar the weights don't wiggle or feel loose. The mechanism to adjust is easy and rarely binds (and then simply pushing down the dumbbell a bit more to fit it in better works every time), allowing for quick adjustments. The more compact size allows me to get a better range of motion on many exercises. The only downside is the 10 pound increments. If you get these, spend a bit of extra money and get some 2.5lb magnetic weights as the 1.25s are inadequate and they stick out too much, making it more difficult to rest them on your legs while getting into positions for stuff like the bench press. But they feel great, the 80lbs is plenty and they're just really well made. Other products either felt bulky, cheap or awkward.The stand is also well made and was easy to put together. Not having to pick the weights off the floor is a major benefit to my 55 year old back.A home gym is an investment in your health and you're worth the extra money to buy better, well-made equipment.

The packing was good - foam everywhere! Even though it was 103 lb, 103 lb, 49 lb packages from Fedex, they survived amazingly well the travel from New Jersey. Ordered via Amazon on July 31st, delivered on August 8, so decent for delivery time. They promised by August 25, so guess maybe it could go longer. No damage to the contents.The weight rack is heavy duty - all cast iron. One bracing component is heavy sheet metal in the back, but that is complemented by another brace of steel 1/8 inch thick. The legs themselves are exceptionally heavy duty - I would hazard a guess it could even support a small car.The weight cradles (which come with the weights) are compatible with the rack - they sit on top of the rack and then are held down on top of it with L-brackets, not bolted on. That did surprise me. I did have some issue with getting one of the cradles to not slide around due to the spacing of the L-brackets not making contact, so I had to fill in the gap with some washers then cinch it down. It didn't move around at all when I used it with those spacers in place, so I'm okay with this only modification I had to make.The weights themselves are very solid - only one plastic piece used to select the weights, but otherwise is all metal. I don't think that plastic piece will be a problem. The weights fit well in the cradle and rack, I did have to rotate them a bit sometimes putting them back in each time (there is a knob on the bottom as a safety that lets the weights be adjusted, when lifted the safety engages so the weights can't be accidentally adjusted off). I didn't notice any more rattle with these than my old power blocks, maybe just slightly less.There is some medium/heavy gnarl on the handles of the weights. I like that for grip, but it does make using regular straps on them troublesome since you can't rotate the dumbbells in the cradle to get the straps wrapped around. When I switched to my off brand versa grips, it worked great with them.Weight distribution was great, the dumbbells felt balanced.... until...You put the magnetic 1.25 lb weights on them for adders. So you have to be strategic about where you put those magnets to have a good balance. The magnets are very strong - don't need to worry about them falling off! They work on my power blocks too. There are 4 per dumbbell for a total of 8. However, this only gets you up to 5 lb additions per dumbbell, so you can't do things like 27.5, but can do 22.5. I'm considering getting a 5 lb magnetic adder - still on the fence about that, what I have may be good enough. The magnets can be stored anywhere on the rack since it is all metal. I'd recommend getting the adders since 10 lb jumps are a bit much.Doing shoulder press, chest press, etc - the dumbbells do have a dovetail on each end that attaches to the next plate. That dovetail sticks out about 1/8 inch and has some nasty ends on it. So when they are on your legs sitting to kick up, or when pressing if the dumbbell ends tap you (like when doing a chest press to know you went deep enough), it lets you know with a nasty poke. So, either rotate the dumbbells slightly so the dovetail faces a diff direction than the contact tap point, and wear workout sweatpants vs shorts.The rack is wide enough I can stand comfortably between the dumbbells to pick them up on either side of me, just a slight bend in the knees is all that is needed to reach. I did shoulder presses and shrugs just standing there then racked them fine. I was able to step out easy enough too with them. Not needing to bend over a flat table or deadlift to grab the weights was great. The weakest points likely of the rack are the leveling spinner legs on the bottom.Overall, would ride again.

I've been using these adjustable dumbbells for a week now, and I can confidently say they’ve exceeded my expectations. As someone who lifts moderately heavy to heavy, finding equipment that supports my strength goals without cluttering my space has always been a challenge — but this set gets it just right.What I love:• Space-Saving Design: These dumbbells replace an entire rack of traditional weights. Instead of multiple pairs lying around, I’ve got two units that tuck neatly into a corner in my closet when not in use.• Quick Weight Adjustment: Switching between weights is smooth and fast. Whether I’m doing supersets or going from bench press to rows, the dial mechanism is reliable and intuitive.• Heavy Enough to Challenge Me: Many adjustable sets max out too light for real strength training, but this one delivers. With weight options that go high enough for presses, squats, and rows, I never feel limited.• Solid Build Quality: These feel stable in hand — no rattling, no looseness. They have a well-balanced grip and don’t feel awkward even at heavier settings.I am enjoying this adjustable dumbbell set. It’s versatile, sturdy, and perfect for pushing yourself without sacrificing your living room.

After one of my Core Home Fitness adjustable dumbells broke (wouldn't adjust below 20 lbs for some reason) I decided to get some good adjustable weights that could go up to at least 80lbs. I researched Nuobells, Trulaps, Powerblocks, etc, but settled on Snode dumb bells after seeing reviewer after reviewer praise them for their durability. They have definitely met up to my expectations, they're heavy duty and almost entirely made out of metal. They feel very high quality and I'm happy with the knurling on the handles (and their thickness!). I would occasionally get blisters from using my Core Home Fitness dumbells if I held them too high on the handle and my hand rubbed too close to the weights themselves, but they way they designed these makes that impossible. Zero problems so far. The 10lb jumps between weights is obviously the biggest negative but I bought the magnets and find that it's a fine work around (would be nice if they designed something more flat and round that you could stack on both ends though) and the magnets are versatile--I regularly slap them on my weight plates or the weight stack that comes with my lat pulldown machine.