Like the person below , I bought these years ago in the UK , know as power hooks . I’ve attached chains to mine via carabiners and attach to the chin bar on my rack . Saves me from lifting them from the ground . Really helped with heavy dumbbell pressing especially with my lower back injury .

@HomeGymHacksandReviews

2 жыл бұрын

I am glad to hear you like the Power Hooks version. 🙌

This channel is going to go far

@HomeGymHacksandReviews

2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that! Thank you!

I appreciate your attention to detail concerning the bar diameters (to fit the Mad Spotters).

@HomeGymHacksandReviews

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Mad Spotter has come out with 2 new editions since this review and each edition is better than the next. I have yet to get around to reviewing the new hooks with the knurled grip.

I have some arthritis in my left thumb and wrist, I immediately bought a pair of those round fitgrips, will keep you posted!

@HomeGymHacksandReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Please do. I am very interested to hear how they work for you.

Appreciate you sharing these items with us. Those Mad Spotter Hooks look really cool!

@HomeGymHacksandReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much and I appreciate your support!

I keep seeing those hooks. Really like them! It’s a pain throwing up the weight when it’s heavy. Great video!

@HomeGymHacksandReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Same. I saw a similar product years ago and then I went about 15-20 years without seeing any thing like it. Glad they are making a resurgence.

the mad hooks can be used to stack dumbells together !

@HomeGymHacksandReviews

Жыл бұрын

That’s pretty cool!

Do the mad spotter hooks have a decent grip? I'd be worried about missing the knurling of my dumbbells lol

@HomeGymHacksandReviews

2 жыл бұрын

That is the trade off. When you put the strap around the hook and the dumbbell, you lose the knurling. It takes a bit to get used to the added feedback of the strap, but I don’t regret the purchase at all. These will allow me to do fairly heavy dumbbell work in my spare bedroom without worrying about damaging the floor.

Have you used these for decline DB presses and decline DB flyes with your ironmaster DBs and Super bench PRO with the crunch attachment? This is the main reason I’m considering purchasing these

@HomeGymHacksandReviews

2 жыл бұрын

I have not tried that exact exercise, but it should be good.

Thanks for the video. I'd like to get a set of the hooks but I don't think they'll work with my Powerblocks.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I don’t think the hooks will work with Powerblocks. Maybe someone who has both will chime in.

Have you tried the new Pro version of the Mad Spotters yet?, ordered a set a few days ago, I'm in the UK so may take a week or 2 to arrive.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Hey William! I have them and did some testing, but I haven’t used them for an official heavy workout because I’m letting my shoulder heal and leaving the dumbbells alone for chest and shoulders. I like the contoured, knurled grip. I have seen some people use them incorrectly. For this model, the Velcro wraps go around the dumbbell handle rather than the hook.

those mad spotter hooks look really interesting. With my elbow/shoulder issues that might help me out a lot. Only issue would be mentally getting over NOT getting the dumbbells into position on my own which I think is part of the appeal/workout..BUT again..i might look into those..Thanks

@HomeGymHacksandReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mike! I understand what you are saying about the psyching up process. I think they would be good for you, because of your shoulder issue and because your gym is on a hardwood floor.

@thebodybeatdownDiTi

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews yeah..they are an option for sure..do you really feel comfortable using them? Easy every time to put back on the bar without fumbling with them? Seem to hold your BIG weights really well OR just "ok"..Cause if i get those ill for sure put my 100s on them and try shoulder presses lol..

@HomeGymHacksandReviews

2 жыл бұрын

They hold the big weights great. If you get them, start very light and get comfortable with the grips before going heavy. They take some getting used to because of the increased grip diameter. Just be careful OHPing 100s 😉

Hello! Could you write what is the thickness of the rod used in these handles ? Is it 6 millimeters or 8 millimeters ? Thank you

@HomeGymHacksandReviews

9 ай бұрын

Hi. I’m sorry, this is one of my older videos and I don’t have these anymore. Also, the design has changed twice since this video.

Hey those yellow grips aren't linked?

@HomeGymHacksandReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Hey! They are in my LinkTree. Click on the cylindrical grip that is showing in my Amazon store. Once on Amazon, slide over and they should be there. They are listed at 1/2 the price I paid.

It gets even better with hanging Hooks, including a chain and a coil (feather). Made and sold by Peter Baers here in Germany. Called 'P.I.T. Hooks'

@HomeGymHacksandReviews

2 жыл бұрын

I just looked them up…very cool.

@Torben118

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Yes, and safer also...

@Torben118

2 жыл бұрын

I mean a spring...

@HomeGymHacksandReviews

2 жыл бұрын

@@Torben118 after watching one of the videos, where I saw Kevin Levrone…I knew what you were talking about. 🙌

@Torben118

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews I remember that Video about his visit in Peters Gym. If I remember correct, Kevin got a pair of the hooks for himself..

Great video as always! Hi, i recently bought the powertec levergym station which is older version. I just want to ask that is the new version of powertec attachment fit the old version of powertec workbench.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Yes, all of the new attachments should fit the older model Levergyms / FID Workbenches.

Tried those lights didn’t work great for me in my basement cause of low ceiling. But did work better in garage. But my gym is in my basement.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews

2 жыл бұрын

I am really glad to hear they worked in the garage.

How much Kelvin are these Leds?

@HomeGymHacksandReviews

2 жыл бұрын

6,500 k

Can you use the hooks wituout the grip and just use them to unrack?

@HomeGymHacksandReviews

2 жыл бұрын

No because there is a metal bar that runs parallel with your dumbbell handle.

Отличные приспособления и для света и для гантелей ..это тема для двух разных видео

@HomeGymHacksandReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, My Home Fitness Idea. I had to put that comment in a translator 🤓

I bought those hooks and (sadly) do not care for them. I was hoping to get rid of my dumbbell stand, but the hooks make the dumbbells unstable. With the Velcro pieces, they also dramatically increase the diameter of the handle and make the grips unstable.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your take on the product. It took me a few times to get used to, but once I found my rhythm, they feel good to me. I can understand why they won’t be for everyone.

Does the mad spotter also work on the ironmaster dumbells?

@HomeGymHacksandReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Yes…and the new Mad Spotter hooks work with the heavy handle kit. You can see them on my KZread short.

@sagerkoheel3068

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews awesome!!! Thank you!!

@HomeGymHacksandReviews

2 жыл бұрын

@@sagerkoheel3068 glad to help!

By any chance do u knowi where can I return the mad hook spotters??I been sending emails to company simxe Tuesday and no response yet

@HomeGymHacksandReviews

2 жыл бұрын

I am sorry to hear you want to return them. I just checked their website and there is a form to fill out or an email address. Have you tried filling out the form on their website? You could also try sending them a message through any of their social media sites.

@futbol1972

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews uea I filled out the form on their website and left them a message, also emailed them, also sent them also sent them a message on facebook

@HomeGymHacksandReviews

2 жыл бұрын

@@futbol1972 I think you should hear something soon. If I may ask, what didn’t you like about them?

@futbol1972

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews I did hear from them. They were just busy. They have a great customer service and a great product. Too bad it did not work out for me:(

With those new lights your going to realize your red bench is orange😂..could you use those grips on a cable to use as a ball attachment?

@HomeGymHacksandReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Uh oh…lol!!! Yes…as long as whatever is on the other end of the grip is bigger than the grip’s hole (a big carabiner for example).

I bought POWER HOOKS many years ago and they are the EXACT same design. Seems like a lawsuit to me.

@youngcouplesparty9006

2 жыл бұрын

The old company is out of business.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Did you like the Power Hooks?

@wikked1936

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews i like the concept but the bar under the velcro strap really dug into my palms so i stopped using them.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews

2 жыл бұрын

After talking with a couple other users, that seems to be the deciding factor in liking the product and not liking the product. I give Mad Spotter credit because they told me not to hold back on my review and give my honest opinion even if it’s unfavorable.

@wikked1936

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews thats good of them..i even tried it without the velcro but its hard to keep the hooks from moving.