I bought a set of these after seeing the ads for them on Facebook. I delayed and delayed thinking they were kinda cheap looking. I was WRONG! These are the best thing I have ever done for my shoulders and allowing me to go from barbell to dumbbell bench! Love the Mad Spotters!

@LukesGarageGym

Жыл бұрын

Honestly at first you’re like oh man are these reliable? But you’re right!! They really are a life savor!!!

Let me know what you guys think! Been wanting to show these for a while now! It was very weird filming solo but we made it happen LOL sorry for posting today instead of Sunday, since I won’t be home this weekend. We will be posting on Sundays again for the next one! Stay tuned. Make sure to smash that like button and subscribe as well!

Great video as always!!! Love the reviews!!!

@LukesGarageGym

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Melissa! Glad you enjoyed!!

Awesome!! Will definitely get these when I start my home gym.

@LukesGarageGym

2 жыл бұрын

Right on! You’ll enjoy them!!

Hey LMZ Fitness. Yippee woo hoo LMZ is a straight up cool gym person

@LukesGarageGym

2 жыл бұрын

HAHAAHHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

Great you reviewed this. Such an important piece of equipment.

@LukesGarageGym

2 жыл бұрын

It’s been clutch for floor press!!

Great review, Luke. I have all 3 editions and I definitely like the contoured, knurled grip of the newest version.

@LukesGarageGym

2 жыл бұрын

It’s nice man! I mainly use just for floor press because it’s a pain to lift the dumbbells off the ground!

Thanks for the Awesome tips!!!

@LukesGarageGym

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Neither you nor gorecki will convince me to buy a single extra gadget! I’m done! But maybe just one more 😂 nice review man!

@LukesGarageGym

2 жыл бұрын

HAHA I got one more next week to review so don’t hate me HAAHAH

Great content man!

@LukesGarageGym

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks homie!! Love making these reviews!

Great review, Luke

@LukesGarageGym

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bruno!! Means a lot!

I don’t think I’ve even heard of mad spotters, but this is great to know for the future !

@LukesGarageGym

2 жыл бұрын

If you ever like doing floor press or push movements, then it’s great to have! A very niche product so it’s something I don’t use often but I love it MOSTLY for floor press

Well, once you get past the weird shape, they can be useful. I like this review, Luke!💪 Hope you're doing well.👍

@LukesGarageGym

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you my bro!!

Great review. 👍

@LukesGarageGym

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you fam!! Means a lot! Hope all is well

Nice review! I think these can be very helpful for those of us using dumbbells without a spotter. I wish they'd come up with a version that's compatible with the PowerBlocks.

@LukesGarageGym

2 жыл бұрын

They are bro!! I’m hoping they come out with one in the future to help broaden their market!!

I have a pair of these from when they were made by Country Power. Maybe 5 years ago? Anyway IMO it’s a great product that’s very durable. I actually prefer them to dumbbell spotter platforms because of space and how easy it is to put them away when I’m not using them. You can also use these for Farmer Carries unlike with spotter shelves.

@LukesGarageGym

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I never thought about farmers Carries!! That’s genius!

Nice job Luke!! Seems like a great product but I’d mentally have to get used to having heavy dumbbells dangling over my head 😂

@LukesGarageGym

2 жыл бұрын

HAHAAHH bro that made me laugh. Honestly I was talking to home gym hacks and I mentioned these are mainly great for floor press and a weight that’s not meant for 1 rep max. Maybe for a more higher rep range. Nice on the shoulders and more energy for not having that lift off

I like them. I just wish the cradle part was just a little more open and slightly deeper. Just a tad. Just enough to ensure they stay secured. They've been helpful though.

@LukesGarageGym

Жыл бұрын

I ageee!!!

I’m glad you showed how to use this product ! 🙌🏽 are they awkward to use??

@LukesGarageGym

2 жыл бұрын

Only at first but you get used to them!

Excellent and well informative equipment review Luke was great my friend has one of those and I use them when I work out with him. But all I can say is dude it was really good and I hope to see some new skits on your videos totally miss them dude and your blooper reels too. 💯💯🤜🏻💥🤛🏻

@LukesGarageGym

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex! For sure a nice accessory to add to your gym arsenal!! And soon enough bro!! Been trying to do a ton of my skits on Instagram but I’ll bring them back to the channel soon!

@alexzavala5207

2 жыл бұрын

@@LukesGarageGym definitely need to add them to my home gym soon it’s been just added to my list and hope to see them new skits bro I look forward to them you are one comedic genius 💯👍

@LukesGarageGym

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexzavala5207 you will love them for floor Press! Main reason for my use!! And I got you my bro!!!

@alexzavala5207

2 жыл бұрын

@@LukesGarageGym alright awesome man definitely can’t wait and looking forward to seeing your next video bro hope you have an incredible weekend 💯👍🤜🏻💥🤛🏻

@LukesGarageGym

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexzavala5207 right on bro! Coming soon!! Hope you have an awesome weekend as well!!

The difference between the two is that when you use the original, the j hooks are a bit floppier when in use, since they only have that thin rod running parallel to the handle. Use of the wrap is more or less required on the original. The pro version, however, has that knurled cup running the whole length, so it’s far more stable while in use. The wraps are designed to be used around the dumbbell only, and then the wrapped dumbbell goes inside the cup. Unless your dumbbell handles are super thin, the use of the wrap is totally optional. You can switch weights quicker without the wrap.

@LukesGarageGym

Жыл бұрын

Makes sense!!! Which one do you like more??

@davidlakes5087

Жыл бұрын

@@LukesGarageGym I like the pro version much better. I never use the wraps, and I appreciate that it’s one less step.

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

@LukesGarageGym

8 ай бұрын

This is the best I can find: Our hooks are compatible with ~99% of dumbbells in the market. If you want to make sure, measure the handle length and handle diameter of your dumbbells. Handle length should be 4.5" (114 mm) or more, and handle diameter should be 1.25" (32 mm) or less.

LMZ Fitness midweek video. Woah

@LukesGarageGym

2 жыл бұрын

Big man on campus!

Agree with you to get the new design

@LukesGarageGym

2 жыл бұрын

Just more ideal with how nice it fits with the dumbbells!

Excellent video! Good balans between speaking and showing. Also great informative. now only less or no pictures with (way too much) text. viewers can simply read that information via the product link. in this case, less is more. If it is really important information in your opinion, just tell it briefly in the video and refer to the link for more information. Saves you a lot of work during editing and is much more effective and pleasant for the viewer too. but again an excellent video. Very good job Luke! 12 points from the Netherlands.

@LukesGarageGym

2 жыл бұрын

Good to know with the text! I like the close up videos but too much text can be too hard to keep up with. Can always count on you to help me out! It was so weird for me to film solo lol but we made it! The wife is filming from here on out LOL

I have the 90lbs pro series powerblocks and thinking of selling them to get some adjustable up to 50lbs only to do hitt workouts. I was thinking of getting these loadable handles titan or rogue or something cheaper to use with the mad spotters hooks when doing heavier weight since I have shoulder pain. With these loadable Handel's I can use my olimpyc 25lbs plates right? Is there any downsides or restrictions as using 25lbs olimpyc plates with these handles while bench pressing, shoulder pressing etc..?? Which handle size should be good for me? Don't plan on lifting heavier dumbells over 80 or 90lbs

@LukesGarageGym

2 жыл бұрын

I think the 20 in handles from Titan are perfect. That’s what I have and I load 25s on them just fine!!

@futbol1972

2 жыл бұрын

@@LukesGarageGym rhank u

@LukesGarageGym

2 жыл бұрын

@@futbol1972 welcome!

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

@LukesGarageGym

2 жыл бұрын

Really?? That’s odd they are not replying at all. That I am not sure of. How come you are returning?

Would these work with the snode ad80s or bowflex 1090s?

@LukesGarageGym

5 ай бұрын

I Think the newest models are compatible

Where can I get dumbells like that? Good video thanks man.

@chrisbaker7302

9 ай бұрын

Also, can't quite tell from video, are those Olympic end dumbells?

@LukesGarageGym

9 ай бұрын

Yeah! Those are the 20 inch Olympic handles from Titan fitness!

Titan makes Dumbbell Weight Bar Holders that are compatible with its T-2, T-3. X-3, and Titan racks. Have you had a chance to use the Titan devices? If so, how did they complare to the Mad Spotters?

@LukesGarageGym

Жыл бұрын

I’d trust those over these 100%

@tomjones8235

Жыл бұрын

@@LukesGarageGym I’m sorry. I am not sure which ones are those and which ones are these.

@LukesGarageGym

Жыл бұрын

@@tomjones8235 the Titan ones are better

@tomjones8235

Жыл бұрын

BTW: The Mad Spotters don’t work well with Ironmasters. The the Mad Spotter handle holders are too small. They kind of work, but I am not confident that the Ironmasters will never fall out of the holders. The spec’s provided by the manufacturer are accurate and Mad Spotters should not be used dumbbells with handle diameters bigger than the spec’s.

iron master dumbbells work - I own the dumbbells and the Mad Spotters

@LukesGarageGym

2 ай бұрын

heck yeah!! this is definitely super helpful

Those look WILD

@LukesGarageGym

2 жыл бұрын

Making my floor press gains ALOT EASIER

If already have loadable dbs stabbing you in the legs, a much cheaper upgrade than Powerblocks.

@LukesGarageGym

2 жыл бұрын

VERY TRUE! Can go wrong with 100 bucks if you already have the weight for them!

Do these work with powerblocks? I have shoulder issues

@LukesGarageGym

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately not :/

@NYRunnerJai

6 ай бұрын

⁠@@LukesGarageGymyes they do (at least on the 2.0 pro version). There are a few videos on YT that prove this. Plus mad spotter confirms they do work. Maybe this video needs to be updated.

@LukesGarageGym

6 ай бұрын

@@NYRunnerJai oh yeah this was a while back!! I saw they updated it!

Nice review Luke I could see these great for low weight high rep range, which isn’t my preferred method of lifting. I’m a low rep heavy weight kind of guy lol. Still a innovative product

@LukesGarageGym

2 жыл бұрын

I get that bro!! Not for everyone!! Just a cool creation!!

@robc6794

Жыл бұрын

Kinda disagree with this as light weights are easy to manipulate, my issue ( as a heavy dumbbell presser ) is the initial getting into position as I’ve never mastered the leg lift sort of thing. This puts shoulders in a compromised position ( for me) . Just an opinion but nice review 👍

@LukesGarageGym

Жыл бұрын

@@robc6794 feel you man! All about saving those shoulders and energy on that initial rep. Appreciate you watching bro! Hope to see you around for my content!!

Great idea but very expensive. I have a new idea for $5.

@LukesGarageGym

11 ай бұрын

You struck gold then. That’s cheap

@ludo2311

11 ай бұрын

@@LukesGarageGym I'm a welder,

Putting the dumbells back down is hard and dangerous. Smashed/cut finger doing so.

@LukesGarageGym

9 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness!! Hope you’re good!

@adamcompean9385

9 ай бұрын

​@@LukesGarageGymquestion, how wide are the mad spotter hooks 🪝? Most of my dumbbells will handle 5" I'm hoping these are 5" across? Let me know TY do you have their website. Just keeping safe too many website scams out there. TY.

Big boy dumbbells

@LukesGarageGym

2 жыл бұрын

oh yeah baby!!

@LukesGarageGym

2 жыл бұрын

Heading over to your video now

Just bought a pair of the Pros. I can't do barbell benches because of shoulder issues, and dumbbell benches don't bother my shoulders, so I use dumbbell benches for heavy sets. Getting the heavy dumbbells up is a real challenge, and I hope that these will make it easier.

@LukesGarageGym

9 ай бұрын

It’s for sure made life a lot easier and saving you from injuries too!

@dominikadamus5053

4 ай бұрын

Any update?

@williamdejeffrio9701

4 ай бұрын

@@dominikadamus5053 Frankly I've only attempted to use them once. I unwisely tried them with the heaviest dumbbells I use and they felt so unnatural in my hands, I didn't even attempt a rep. I immediately hooked them back to the bar I had them hanging from. There is a "half pipe" metal portion that sits between your hand and the dumbbell handle that feels very awkward at first. I need more practice with lighter weights before I try again. I got them for my home gym which hasn't been set up yet. I experimented with them at the public gym I attend. I will update again when I have more practice with them.

@Ben_____777

3 ай бұрын

@@williamdejeffrio9701any further update?