Cumbersome DB spotting system: 500$ Letting dumbbells fall: Free

@830cesar

4 жыл бұрын

Why was this so funny 😂

@emilgilels

4 жыл бұрын

I guess that's why they call them "free weights"? :-D

@camarosspr

4 жыл бұрын

my problem is loading, not unloading

@FlipGuitarist80

4 жыл бұрын

Dropping the weights on failure and setting lunk alarm in Planet Fitness: Priceless

@dandcc9192

4 жыл бұрын

If you are letting your dumbbells fall after a dumbbell bench press, either you never learned the proper techniques for handling heavy dumbells or you are an ego lifter handling weights that you shouldn't be handling. Also, there are reasons why you wouldn't let your dumbbells fall, especially if you have a home gym setup. 1. You live in an apartment and you don't want to wake up someday with your downstairs neighbor with a shotgun at your front door. 2. You don't want to damage your floors (a wild idea, I know) 3. You don't want to damage your dumbbells. This is more an issue if you bought one of those adjustable weight dumbbells such as powerblocks or bowflex which are not meant to be thrown.

01:03 how did you manage to totally misread the number but still made it sound normal??

@SuperBizalz

4 жыл бұрын

Haha! IKR. He just rolled with it, like nothing’s wrong. Lol!

@davidb1975a

4 жыл бұрын

Lol... wonder how many people caught that..that's talent

@Sealed_Chamber

4 жыл бұрын

Currently unknown.

@markburney6118

4 жыл бұрын

9 mil he meant

@Nunyabizn3ss

3 жыл бұрын

Missed it, but brilliant!

Why? For $500 dollars give me a call I’ll personally spot you!!! Haha

@prestonrichardson7894

4 жыл бұрын

Lol that was a good one

@MMichaelJJ07145

4 жыл бұрын

Waste. Of. Money.

Solution to a non-existent problem.

@TheSarah921

4 жыл бұрын

One problem is of how to get heavy dumbbells into starting position without injuring yourself. In that case the system works like a dumbbell rack. Furthermore it is better than that because you don't need to unrack the dumbbells, i.e. it has similar advantages like a monolift for barbells (this is the second problem it solves). The third problem it solve is that it fixes the dumbbells at any point on the lift if you fail, so there is no need anymore to drop the dumbbells to the floor this safes equipment (i.e. for example if you don't have a rubber flooring and rubber dumbbells).

@TheSarah921

4 жыл бұрын

However for the first problem you can simply use powerhooks (kzread.info/dash/bejne/mYqe2NF9pJmthMY.html) or just lashing straps from the hardware store.

@seriouslyson6559

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly.

@balszsoat2004

4 жыл бұрын

Next time spotting system for the smith machine

@danielf2695

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheSarah921 If you have difficulty getting heavy dumbbells into position then you're probably ego lifting. If you can do a weight for at least 10 reps then you shouldn't have trouble getting it into position. I weigh 150lbs and was able to get 100lbs dumbbells into position. If you cannot control then weight, then don't use it. Simple.

Those are seat belt straps with a seat belt locking mechanism, its a seat belt with hooks...

@BEKrustie

4 жыл бұрын

As soon as they showed the Nylon straps I was literally said out loud "it's just a seat belt" and my wife looked at me like I was a crazy person

“Have too much money and not enough unnecessary crap? Buy Spot Grips today! Take your DB accessory work to the next level!!!

I have had the Spot Grips for a few months now. I took a gamble and bought them and got them shipped all the way out to New Zealand. I was looking for a way to safely get dumbbells over a 100lb into position. Now I know the critics will say that you should just be able to muscle them into position and that has an element of truth to it. You can almost always do that. Note I said almost. The trick with risk is you not only consider the likely hood of a problem but the seriousness of its occurrence. In other words I could almost always get a 100lb dumbbell into position but occasionally I risk failing. Now failing can mean a torn shoulder rotator cuff, a hole in the flooring or a very serious facial injury. The next problem is if you want to press heavy you need to get into position with the dumbbell - tight upper back, arch etc. I find it hard to lay back onto a flat bench with 100lbers and achieve a perfect setup each time. With the spotgrips I position myself under the dumbbells and get set up and tight. I then press the dumbbells up before releasing the lock (you don't want to release the lock before you have the weight). The results for me have been great. For years my maximum flat bench was 100lb dumbbell presses and in the last couple of months I have progressed to 125lb. These aren't for everyone and the price is a barrier. If you don't do heavy dumbbell work I don't see you wanting these. That said if you do and you are looking for a solution to the issues with pressing the bigger dumbbells then these are really worth considering. $500 would buy a lot of other gear but it won't go far in paying for shoulder or pec surgery. It sure as hell won't pay for serious cost of facial reconstructive surgery either. It will also preserve your floors and dumbbells if you don't have to keep dumping them.

@zanyu

2 жыл бұрын

Are you still using them and are there any issues? I'm considering getting them as I mostly do a lot of dumbbell work

@hounseg

2 жыл бұрын

@@zanyu I am indeed. They are going strong. They are very over engineered and stand up to heavy dumbbells really well. I use them for bench, incline bench and overhead press. It is amazing to not have to throw the dumbbells up into position. It’s like having them passed to you.

@chrisdopez8443

Жыл бұрын

@@hounseg how long did it take for spot grips to ship it to you?

@hounseg

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisdopez8443 I am sorry but I haven’t kept my records on this. I can say it was not too long even getting them shipped to New Zealand.

@HerrBert1000

Жыл бұрын

​​@@hounseg did you really pay 1200$ (including shipping) for the spot grips? And would you say they are still worth it?

I don't understand all the comments saying "just let go". In my experience the problem is not with dumping the dumbbells, it's with getting them into position in the first place. With flat bench it's not so much of an issue, but with inclined DB presses, or shoulder presses, the limiting factor is getting them into position. If I go light enough that I don't risk shoulder injury (I have injured my shoulder in the past doing exactly this), I can usually bang out 12 to 15 reps. I'd like to be able to go heavy enough that I'm only able to do 6 to 8 reps. For those saying "just get stronger" or "don't ego lift" - these are stupid statements to make that clearly demonstrate that you don't understand the problem. No matter HOW strong you get on an incline bench of overhead press, the weakest part of the movement will always be when the dumbbells are below shoulder height before you get them into position - so "get stronger" is a stupid statement to make. And don't "ego lift" - I'm 35 years old and work out at home. Alone. No ego lifting here - but I'd like to lift weight that puts me into the rep ranges that I'm looking for. So these things absolutely DO address a real problem. The question is, do they work well and are they worth the money? For me, they look awkward and I worry about the dumbbells wanting to tip due to the high center of gravity. Plus $500 is a tough pill to swallow.

I know this video is almost 2 years old, but I just received a pair of these and they are fantastic. Being 49, working out alone in my garage, i wasn't comfortable going to failure with 80-100 pounds. these have erased that concern. Not only that, I now don't have to worry about pulling something in my back when I'm getting 80 pound dumbells into decline position (it's happened). fantastic product and you can never put a price on safety

@hitleractually8180

Жыл бұрын

drop the dumbbells to your side if you need to bail. It's free and problem solved.

@AlexanderRodriguez-lm1qw

11 ай бұрын

@@hitleractually8180have you ever seen a plate loaded dumbbell? Extremely difficult to get in position. Not saying this 500 dollar thing is worth but similar products are that are much cheaper

Been around for years and years, it's called the Shermworks Free-Spotter system, only the original is MUCH cheaper than what they are selling here.

@cybernutjr2

4 жыл бұрын

Im surprised Shermworks free spotter it's not more largely known.

@luise3314

4 жыл бұрын

I just looked up that system it’s 129 . I’m interested because I workout alone and I don’t find it confortable max benching alone .

You could almost buy my whole setup for 499 lol

@pandafr2871

4 жыл бұрын

Same

I own these and worth every penny for me. I work out alone in my garage gym and certain exercises I cant get the dumbells up anymore without using too much energy that I felt cut into the actual work set( im 40ish) plus I worked up to a weight that is probably pushing my natural genetic limit for my sad structure ....These have let me put dumbell shoulder presses back in rotation and added dumbell floor presses to chest day. Great company too, customer service was great which is why I took the time to write this.

@chadp6297

4 жыл бұрын

James H do you know the # of this company by any chance? I can’t find it anywhere on their website. they don’t respond to my email

I just ordered a set of Spot Grips. My reasoning was if I can afford to buy expensive Rogue weight plates, I can also afford to buy a set of Spot Grips. $499 is not expensive compared to other gym equipment I own.

@shiwakuseven5859

2 жыл бұрын

Here is a follow-up on my original post. I ordered a set of Spot Grips off of its website on 11-1-2021. I received it today on 11-4-2021 even though the website said to expect a 4 to 5-week delivery delay. I very pleased with my purchase, because they were easy to set up and they work great. Each spot grip weighs 10 lbs, but each one makes lifting heavy dumbbells easier because I don't have to carry, clean, or position myself with heavy dumbbells before benching, pressing, or squatting with them. They can also be used with barbells. I highly recommend them for anyone wanting to enhance the quality and safety of his or her home gym.

@rlkinnard

2 жыл бұрын

You are suffering from having too much money.

@jimjensen77

Жыл бұрын

@@shiwakuseven5859 How does the grip feel when pressing? Is it comfortable?

@chrisdopez8443

Жыл бұрын

@@shiwakuseven5859 are you still using them?

VERY expensive yes. Coop glossed over what I see as a major selling point which is getting the DBs set to start the exercise instead of pulling them up to your knees and then kicking them up to your shoulder. He also loaded them in a very weird way. I would just put the DB on the bench or floor and pull the hook down to it instead of placing a heavy dumbbell into a swinging hook.

@lukeselph1383

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Loading them off a bench is much easier and safer, imo. Also, for those with pre-existing injuries (myself included) this thing has been a life saver.

@sadmeme9748

2 ай бұрын

using adjustable bumper plate dumbbells would be perfect for this. you load the empty dumbell on the hook and then load up the plates. that's how i would use them.

You can go on Craigslist and find a rack, barbell, and some weights for that price or less.

@failurehaus5979

3 жыл бұрын

Bruh maybe in 2005 , you’re lucky to find a 10 Pound plate for that much

This is one of those times we say "the old ways are the best", thanks Coop for reviewing nearly everything on the market : )

Hey Coop, maybe some in your audience would interested in having the same functionality ate 1/3rd the price, $160 shipped free in the US. The Shermworks Dumbbell Free-Spotter (Quick Locks version also). Why not give it a try. Sherm

Just wait for the Titan Fitness knock off at 89.99

@JazmineAmaruVerto

4 жыл бұрын

Yup

@maersel

4 жыл бұрын

patented though

@silentpoet75

4 жыл бұрын

There was a similar system for barbells about 20 years ago. Don't recall much in the way of details, but I know it was fairly similar. Might have been related to JV Askem's cable bar setup though not that set up.

@MajesticSkywhale

4 жыл бұрын

@@maersel so titan will just modify a regular seatbelt which already has a lock, put some basic steel housing around it, and presto.

Kevin Mcalister could defend his home gym with these

499$ is one thing....the shipment to Europe is ~400$ in addition.....ridiculous🤬

@BerndStoesslein

4 жыл бұрын

schau mal an, wen man da auch KZread findet ;) Hallo Adam :)

@AdamPumpingIron

4 жыл бұрын

@@BerndStoesslein Hallo Bernd😀

@user-er3xf4ic4b

3 жыл бұрын

They sell them on Watson fitness in the UK and at the accessories section if that helps you.

@AdamPumpingIron

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-er3xf4ic4b thanks, will have a look

$500 is ridiculous? They are $400 too expensive

@TheOMGFlavio

3 жыл бұрын

I would pay like 200$ max.. the thing can't cost more than 50$ to make ! what a rip off!

that's a ridiculous price, I'd expect these to be more around the $100 mark, its hooks on straps. always these superfluous things get over priced. which is odd as who really needs these

@rdamo2

4 жыл бұрын

Jj Ss I know it’s a fuckin seat belt Hahahah that’s it damn it 🤣😅😂

@Niko..

4 жыл бұрын

They actually seem really useful but I wouldn't pay over $50.

The Spot Grips are now a must have in my home gym. Are they expensive? ....I guess the answer is yes, but the benefits out weigh the cost by a wide margin in my opinion. As someone that uses a lot of dumbbells movements in their workout I find them to be a big plus. I hated the lean back with heavy dumbbells to bench, and I hated the clean and jerk to do shoulder presses. Spot Grips reduce the chance of injury obviously. I dont have to worry about failing on a rep - tossing the dumbbell and either messing up my equipment and/or my floor. I just let go and walk away. I have seen some of the comments below and people seem to comment on things they dont know anything about just because they can, dont want to spend the money, dont understand it, or whatever. I know some of the Bro's (they bench on Monday) are ok with tossing dumbbells on the gym floor. Well the awesome thing about that is that they arent Bobby Bro's dumbbells, or Bobby Bro's floor. So what does he give a rats ass about either one? So lighten up Brotato Chip So I can lift more with peace of mind without worrying about getting injured while taking a set to failure or destroying my equipment or my floor. Yeah sounds like a real waste of money.

This channel should have a million subscribers. Addendum: Titan please knock this off 😁

I really like this, for somone who consistantly trains with 40kg to 55kg dumbbells. I find that half of my energy is spent just getting the damn things in position.

@adnans3222

4 жыл бұрын

What kind do dumbbells do you use? Hex?

@bundybear8921

4 жыл бұрын

@@adnans3222 yeah I use hex, I would have liked to get steel but the sport shops in Australia or at least were I live only surply hex.

Garage Gym Reviews, have you tried if powerblock adjustable dumbells fit with the spot grips? i think that will be a good video to create. also another good video to create is like "the ultimate minimalist gym" or "ultimate tiny home gym equipment" for people with very small spaces

First time commenter here. This channel reminds of flicking through the tv at 4 a.m. and coming across something your not sure if you like it or not but your already 3 hours into it so you decide that you do like it. Loving the reviews coop! Keep ‘em coming plz. P.s. I am a lifter so the channel makes sense:)

I bought them a few weeks ago and all I can say: they are great. Putting the starting position where you want or doing rest pause sets is a big plus for dumbbell training. I think if Ronnie Coleman could have them back then, he would have used them.

These seem insanely overpriced.

Wow, really cool product!... odds are I’ll never buy them but I mean cmon it’s great to see innovation, thanks for sharing Coop!

@Mike-ow5tz

4 жыл бұрын

It's not innovative at all, been around for years. Lookup the Shermworks Free-Spotter system.

@TheSarah921

4 жыл бұрын

@@Mike-ow5tz You are right. In case of dumbbells however it seems to be an improvement over Sherms system: 1. With the new spotgrips you can more easily hook the dumbbell in (you don't need screws like in sherms system) and 2. the dumbbell hangs horizontal and not slanting as in sherms solution. However for the price I would expect that it should work for both, dumbbells and barbells equally well (and I guess that it doesn't really work for barbells) furthermore the price is so high that the system should also work for oly lift.

The major use case I would probably have is dumbbell decline press. Most other lifts I would feel fine just dropping the weights, and that is as someone who has injured himself from dropping weights before.

there are dumbell hooks on the market for 35 bucks. you just need two chains in addition from home deopt. noch that fancy but does the same.

Its an interesting idea. I think the dumbbell needs to be locked in though and not just on hooks. Would not want a 100lb dumbbell swinging over my head or worse my neck. Lee Priest showed a dumbbell device that allowed you to spot your dumbbells on the sides of you. I thought that was a little better idea.

Recently a buddy of mine messed up his shoulder setting up for a heavy press. It was right after that I saw these & bought a set. Expensive but Awesome! I use them constantly for heavy dumbbell pressing. They're nice for setting up & great for working to failure. You aren't making gains when you're injured. You make better gains when you can work to failure & you don't have to tear up your dumbbells dropping them all the time. For me it was worth the money. Do you have any tips on maintenance or keeping them lubricated?

@rlkinnard

2 жыл бұрын

Don't lift more than you can handle.

@brandontorbert3209

2 жыл бұрын

@@rlkinnard If you can afford them they are nice to have. If you can't just do it old school. But they are sure handy for rehabbing an injured shoulder. The shoulder is healed & strong again now. I saved a lot of down time. Nice gear is a luxury not everybody has.

@sadmeme9748

2 ай бұрын

@@rlkinnard sounds like you're not lifting hard enough. Do you bench press? Does it make sense to load the plates on the barbell while the barbell is on the floor and then trying to lift the barbell on top of you to start benching? Of course not, you'd use a barbell rack and a spotter and this product gives you something similar to that for dumbells

@rlkinnard

2 ай бұрын

@@sadmeme9748 i use dumb bells rather than bar bells when i bench press - I did inclined (down) push-up and then bench press yesterday though most of my work out is aimed at my legs. I think that bar bells are not very safe.

Coop, please show these whilst benching heavy alone with a Barbell. Isn’t heavy barbell benching alone the biggest reason folks die while working out? Or maybe just a safety video on how to bench home alone safely (no collars, right?). I wonder if these spotgrips even help much if you fail the lift at the very bottom. it’s not like they lift the barbell off your chest. They also look nice for barbell (overhead) pressing. Also on their video they load the dumbbell while resting the dumbbell on a bench and clipping it in place. I suppose these things reach all the way to the floor to clip it in on a dumbbell sitting on the floor.

@MDRFoto

2 жыл бұрын

I have these and can answer your question. All you have to do is let go and the barbell won't be pressing anymore. Set your safety straps on as well so that the end is protecting your neck but not impeding your press, and you're golden. It's very easy to get out from under the bar since you can push the bar forward a little and slide out.

500 bucks?? Insane!! I drive a bus and that locking system looks like the one used to secure wheelchairs. To me it looks like your grip is thrown off since you have to wrap around the lever. Not a fan at all. Great review Coop...keep them coming.

If you have an expensive set of adjustable dumbbells that will likely get damaged when dropped , these would be useful. Though real talk , you better have everything you need already in your home gym , rack , barbell, plates , nice set of dumbbells , cardio machine once there’s nothing left to buy and you see a use for this , then maybe.

Drooling at that Kabuki Kadillac bar in the background

@GarageGymReviews

4 жыл бұрын

She's a beaut. About the only bar I bench with lately.

@dho11

4 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGymReviews yeah might have to pull the trigger soon

I'll wait for Titan fitness version lol

Here's the NUMBER ONE problem -- COST. That should not be a $500 product. It should barely be a $250 product. They're trying to exploit customers for their R&D costs. They should have farmed investors better, and eaten more of that. I could be wrong, but i doubt they'll get a lot of institutional buyers. And at anything over $300, they won't get enough retail customers. They need better marketing advice. I love safety knick knacks, and I truly do appreciate the value of safety gear in preventing expensive and traumatic injuries. And I can afford it without proverbially putting a child to work in the Dickensian workhouses. But at this price, I just can't respect myself. It's off the table for me at anything over the $300s. And I feel confident I'm speaking for a lot of garage gym users.

I rest the dumbbells on my thighs then lay back and do the lift and then sit back up, rest them back on my thighs then put them down. Works perfectly without needing a spotter or slamming the weights on the floor.

I had this idea a few days ago. Not for spotting as much as making the set up for bigger dumbbells easier

Please do a review of the Mad Spotter hooks

Instead of a single strap, if they use a 2 strap design it would center the weight of the piece more.

@TheSarah921

4 жыл бұрын

That's right. I think this could solve the swinging problem.

Hey coop why don't you do a review on eleiko power rack It looks sweet... It has Westside hole spacing in the entire upright Obviously eleiko is top of the line But I would love to see a review done by you

Love these. Yes they are pricey. 1. I have a 110 inch rack and they will go all the way to the ground to load very heavy dumbells. I have loaded up to 130 lbs no issues. Recommending loading from outside in rather than the way coop did (inside out). Also the 10lb weight is only noticeable if the weight loaded is very light. With 50 plus lbs, then additional 10 lbs is not noticeable. If the price was lower, these things would fly off the shelf.

@AdamPumpingIron

4 жыл бұрын

Do you have a discount code?.....the website gives at least the possibility to use one

@soulsearcher96

4 жыл бұрын

I got mine Black Friday for 300 I believe if I remember correctly directly from the web site

@chrisdopez8443

Жыл бұрын

@@soulsearcher96 yea too bad they didnt do a black friday this year..............

The manufacturer should demand that this video be removed. You absolutely convinced me that I am better off dropping the weights.

They should design something like this for something more dangerous like barbell benching and no I'm not referring to Spud straps. If I fail on dumbbell presses I can just drop them to the floor.

One situation I'd get use out of this is decline dumbbells usage especially with Bowflex adjustable dumbbells.

Agreed, far too expensive. I have similar DIY system w the wide nylon. You don't get the slack pulled up as you press towards the device nor the instant stop but you still get that safety at the bottom of the lift if you need to bail. Cost about 50 bucks for overkill... cool idea though, would purchase if they made the compartment longer than tall (weight over top would be super annoying) and dropped the price down to sub 300. Guessing USA made for that price? Thanks Coop!

It's a seatbelt retract mechanism with the ratchet tied to the grip.

@humansnotai4912

4 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I thought when I saw it.

Appreciate the review would have liked to have heard more about how the dumbbell feels in your hand as you're squeezing to release the tension from the spot grip when performing the lift. Thanks

insane price. thanks for being honest man keep it up

At 6:10 I thought you were going to recreate the Star Wars episode where the Ewoks crush the AT head with two logs.

I can see why this doesn't work for quite a few people (stupid high price tag, solid build with cheap stickers for logo, etc.), nonetheless it's been great for me. I live in an apartment and I can't just drop the weights without someone complaining to the front office about all the noise. As for someone spotting me, lol, no one will do that where I'm at. My roommates aren't interested in working out, spotting, etc. It is what it is, I guess. Also, I have something wrong with my tendon in my right arm, and every time in the past I've tried getting into dumbbell chest press position, I felt pain in the crook of my arm. With these bad bois, I can chest press with no pain at all. I love it! That said, I could see big issues down the line if the price doesn't come down. Competitors like Titan Fitness might be able to build something like this for way cheaper. Then those who were on the fence, with similar issues like me, may buy the cheaper alternative. Time will tell...

Be much better just getting some mats to throw the weights down, dumbells dont need spotters unless you want someone to give you the weight

@IrelandVonVicious

4 жыл бұрын

You don't need someone to give you the weight when you have these. Plus look at those pull ups you can do.

Does it also work for barbell exercises, like bench press, (back/front) squat, overhead press or thrusters? Would be great to see this on a video as well.

Scooby1961 had this figured out 13 years ago!

This will be my first expensive home gym item.

I own the power block set that goes up to 120 pounds each. I love them and will never part with them. But 1# i would never drop 499 on the dumbell spotters. 2# you cant you these on power blocks. I am still amazed that power block sells a 125 to 175 pound pair that cost 2000 bucks. Great channel, love the videos Coop.

Like concept and safety aspects of this device but the price point is very high now $540 when you to their site. A max price point should around $199 retail with sale price at $99. I use power blocks which are not setup to be dropped like a regular dumbbell and why I see the value is a device like this when trying to lift heavy with a dumbbell.

Having the weights swinging above you like that seems terrifying

How much do they give you from the concussion as the 100lb plus weights swing and hit you in the head? Not sure I get the value of the approach, even if I understand what they are trying to accomplish.

This is dope for heavy shoulder presses

Alrighty. Idk about a spotter for dumbbells but maybe barbell. On my way to the junk yard for some seatbelts.

Thanks Coop

Haven’t seen it yet, but assume it works like a car seat when you pull on it fast and it locks up. If not I am inventing that tonight. Now let’s tune in to find out.

@murphpawz

4 жыл бұрын

Was wrong, but neither design is something I would care to own personally

When these get cheaper every second dude gonna have them

1) Isn't it basically a seat belt for dumbbells? 2) Why would anyone want to max out on DBs? You got barbells to build your strength. Considering from a purely effectiveness-focused persective, DBs can help you build up some of the stabilizing muscles. But if you wanna build strength, you need barbells.

The most valuble selling point for experienced power lifters is to do cluster sets

I noticed when he let go of the weights above his head while benching, and they swung back and forth. If you fail the lift at the bottom of the movement, and let go, those weights are going to swing and hit your head. It looks like it has some benefits but also create new hazards, as well.

@sadmeme9748

2 ай бұрын

i did notice that as well. if i failed a lift i'd let the weight go down the lowest possible, since you're stronger on the eccentric or lowering of a weight it should be easy to lower the weight down slowly and then letting go

Good review. I agree with all the negatives of the product that need to be ungraded or redesigned.

check out the free-spotter from shermworks...

6:13 "release and back up" 😆

those are actually pretty sweet, obviously just overpriced. i wouldnt buy them but for like $200 i could see it being attractive

With the ring hanger and this spotter system, can you replace a power rack for bench and squat?

@GarageGymReviews

4 жыл бұрын

If your ceiling could hold the weight

@neiloppa2620

4 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGymReviews is it compatible with powerblocks?

@TheSarah921

4 жыл бұрын

This should work (ring hanger or a good pullup bar), since in case of failure it stops immediatly you don't have do deaccelerate the dumbbell which would cause very high forces. Check the specs of the ring hanger or pullup bar and of the screws etc. before doing it.

💪Thanks for the review👍

It looks like you could attache a barbell in them as well

@boxlad7583

4 жыл бұрын

He said it in the vid

Don’t understand where all the hate comes from in other review commentaries. Claim it’s not new innovation, just seat belt material, too expensive. I’m in my 50’s and safety with keeping shoulders healthy is paramount. Seat belt material ? - why not - sounds like a good choice of material. Not innovative? - way cleaner than Shermwork and no extra bolts. Expensive? Yes but let’s consider other alternatives. DB spotter stands cost the same if not 2-3 times more for made USA. Rack trays from Black widow costs $400 shipped. Both of these help position DBs but no safety in movement. My only concern is how long will the mechanism last and hold up. To me, I’m getting more interested considering these alternatives

Could be useful for pressing off the floor, assuming the straps reach low to the ground

Can you link to your versa spot review? Going back through your old vids and i can't find it

thats a nifty idea

Seems very awkward the way you are loading them. Is the strap long enough where you can rest the dumbbell on the bench and load them from there?

I imagine the sort of person who'd buy this also owns Cervelo's most expensive bike but has never ridden it.

The difficulty of getting them even height seems mute when you consider they're made for power racks which do have markings you can use for it.

0:44 You're reping out 500 lbs on dumbbells?! 😂😂 When???

@johndoe-us1qz

4 жыл бұрын

Elliott Messick that’s the point... he is calling them useless

@titoslounge1946

4 жыл бұрын

john doe i think he’s just making a joke

In AutoZone have Seat belt cost $15.99 And I don't know how much roll safety probably a hundred dollars....

If you were to unscrew the metal plate that transverses the bottom of the PowerBlock handles, would these then work with PowerBlock Dumbbells? Can someone post a video doing it if possible? Thank you.

Enjoyed your video but what's with the mic? It's super low volume. And you can turn it up only to be blasted by your intro music. I noticed this more in the last few videos and hope you can up your own volume to be similar to the intro music that is always much louder.

Why are so many items a fortune when it just seems to be a few metal parts welded together? Does the fabrication of welding metal together really cost that much?

the juicero of strength training 😂

Which ring hanger did you use for the ceiling mount? Does it fit through?

Can u theoretically use this for barbells instead of a using a rack

3 major flaw's 1) you need a spotted to put the dumbbells in the rig 2) the dumbbell swing too much and you can hit your head when coming off the bench 3) you need a spot to say it was all yours bro

0:43 "When I'm repping out 500lb dumbbells"

I probably won't get a reply but I seen a device that you put the dumbbells on and it activates the shoulders more. I was hoping anyone might know what the device is or what's it called?

2:38 - I was CONVINCED that the strap would go all the way down to the floor, so a person doesn’t have to hold a 100Lb dumbbell in the air to hook it up. ...but I guess that would just make too much sense.

@GarageGymReviews

4 жыл бұрын

They go down that far. They actually go 8 FT. I just preferred loading them this way.

@jmac6973

4 жыл бұрын

either way, you still have to pick it up right?

Attach strong hooks on the ceiling and use car roof straps

How about a review of the Bells of Steel reverse hammer - combo GHD/reverse hyper? And how do we get them to add handles?

Where is the versa spot review? Couldnt find it.