How To Get Six Pack Abs

Review by Mark:

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 0 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.

Review by T. Wilson:

The quality is what you expect. They are your basic set of dumbbells. The carrying case will likely get damaged in shipment. Mine had a dented corner and broken latch.

But the case would be the least of my worries. Like the other reviewer, mine came with an incredibly strong gasoline scent and the bars are covered in this oily slightly sticky… substance. It leaves your hands smelling of gas even after a couple washes.

Review by Johnny Huynh:

I have been using these for over a year, and they seem very durable. However, take note that I do take care of them (i.e. I do not drop them onto the ground from high above; instead, I gently lower my hands to the ground before dropping them no more than 4-5 inches off the ground on in-door carpet). They do seem like they can be dropped on concrete just fine too though.

These seem to be constructed well on the outside, but the durability may vary from one set to another because the weights have some kind of powder in them, and a (in my case, well-constructed) plug keeps the powder in.

The clips work well. There are 6 total. Two of the clips are (barely) bigger (but bigger nonetheless) and very strong. These two clips do not slip at all handling the heaviest of weights on this weight set. I use these two clips on one dumbell handle. The other 4 clips are not as strong, but works about as well as the two larger ones when combined. I use 2 of these clips on each side (4 total) of the other dumbbell handle.

Review by J. Finkel:

First off, I ALSO did not receive 2 of the five pound weights. So, this ended up being a 100 pound weight set. Ideally you should be able to put equal weights on each side of a bar for proper balance and increase weight by 10 lbs. increments (or 5lbs. if you want to buy 2 1/2 lbs. weights). If you’re going to use the two dumbbells together, then you’re limited to properly placing exactly 20 lbs! The addition of the 2 missing weights would allow for 10 or 30 lbs, which is a vast improvement.

The bars are made of a sturdy metal, though fairly light and not likely to endure much abuse. The barbell weighs in at roughly 4 lbs and the dumbbells under 2 lbs. a piece. The barbell comes in two pieces which you must pound together on concrete and seems to handle all the weights that come with the set, but i’d be curious how much weight it can handle safely. I suppose if it came apart during a bench press, the weights would simply fall to either side of you harmlessly though. The barbell can fit up to 5 weights on each side and the dumbbells can handle 2 weights per side. The 6 included locking springs do a good job holding the weights in place. You can even tip the dumbbells fully to one side without any sliding.

The weights are a cheap but solid plastic with a plug holding in the fine packed chalky dust that fills these weights. There seemed to be some dust here and there when I unpacked the weights, but it wasn’t leaking out of any of the weights. The weights have a nice design on one side mimicking real metal weights but the other side is flat and makes it harder to pick up the weights with one hand than it should be.

Considering the current half-off sale and free shipping, this is just an unbeatable deal. I was tempted to give it 5 stars, but the missing weights are a real issue and I will have to buy some extra weights (though I probably would have bought 2 more 25 lbs weights anyway and maybe even 4 x 2.5 lbs). Honestly, given the price though, I think I’ll just buy a second set of these and find somewhere out of the way for the extra bars.

Review by 99problems:

I was amazed in the quality of this weight system it is worth the money and was delivered in less than 4 days right when I needed it. If I didn’t miss the delivery man would have been delivered in 2-3days ( make sure someone is home when its shipped to sign for pkg. the painting on the weight looks to be very durable and couldn’t have asked for more HIGHLY RECOMMEND this product.

Review by Jeff S.:

These weights came just as expected. I have been using them daily for several weeks now and am very satisfied. I especially like the built in handles. It makes them much better for various exercises.

Review by mom2boyz:

I purchased my Cap Barbell neoprene dumbbell 3#/5#/8# set from another online fitness store about 6 months ago. This set is a great starter set for toning and weight training at home.

These are good quality dumbbells (comparable to Troy brand) and are colored red, aqua and purple. Neoprene dumbbells are less damaging on flooring, don’t smell bad, and (because of their hex shape) don’t roll away. They are also easier to grip and more gentle on your hands (especially if you prefer to weight train without gloves).

I use these dumbbells almost daily and really like them.

Review by mom2boyz:

I purchased my Cap Barbell neoprene dumbbell 3#/5#/8# set from another online fitness store about 6 months ago. This set is a great starter set for toning and weight training at home.

These are good quality dumbbells (comparable to Troy brand) and are colored red, aqua and purple. Neoprene dumbbells are less damaging on flooring, don’t smell bad, and (because of their hex shape) don’t roll away. They are also easier to grip and more gentle on your hands (especially if you prefer to weight train without gloves).

I use these dumbbells almost daily and really like them.

Review by jimbo:

This set is solidly built, and it has a quality feel. Rubber washers are provided for the collar and the bar (one on each side of the weight stack) so the weights stay relatively tight once you screw the collars on (unlike some other screw-on collar sets out there). The knurling on the bar is about right, not too rough, but provides a good grip. (I’ve used some bars in the past that are cheaply machined and really chew up your hands – not a problem with this set) I also use the 1″ plates from this set on my Curl and Super Curl Bars – not much too report there, they work! Overall I am please with the quality and appearance of this set and would recommend it.

Review by Tesa Marlow:

The bar is lightweight and the set has a nice feel to it when loaded. It is perfect for home use with video workouts such as Jari Love or Cathe Friedrich. I would supplement this set with some 2.5 lb weights. The 10 lbs plates are a tad bulky, but at this price – who cares?

Review by Antonin Benak:

I bought this set of free weights as part of a regiment to get back into shape. In short, this is a great starter set, especially for those who have either never worked out or never owned a set before.

PROS- Easy to put together (yes it comes in pieces)

Once the bar is put together it will NEVER come apart

The plates are rust proof in case you have to leave your set outside (like me, just covere them up with a tarp when you’re done)

There is room for additional plates on the bar

CONS- Plates made of think vinyl/plastic material filled with sand (be careful not to crack them open)

Does NOT come with a bench (luckily I had my own)

The bar is only about 4 feet in length, which may not fit every style bench

The bar CAN rust if left in the elements (but this can be minimized with a tarp)

Review by A. Braden:

I was very happy with the fast shipping I received but was disappointed when I opened the box. I expected my weights to be PINK because I ordered the 10lb dumbbells (5lb each) but they were GRAY!!! Even on the dumbbell packaging it shows that the 10lb weights should be pink….

The workout “DVD” that comes with it was not a full sized CD at all. It is a small CD that is typical for computer use.. it’ll still work in a regular DVD player, however, it only enables you to enjoy “all features” if it’s used in a computer….I have yet to utilize the DVD because I just got it in the mail today but I’m sure it’ll work out just fine. I know I’ll enjoy the weights but I wish they were the color the packaging shows they should be.

Review by Mark:

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 0 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.

Review by T. Wilson:

The quality is what you expect. They are your basic set of dumbbells. The carrying case will likely get damaged in shipment. Mine had a dented corner and broken latch.

But the case would be the least of my worries. Like the other reviewer, mine came with an incredibly strong gasoline scent and the bars are covered in this oily slightly sticky… substance. It leaves your hands smelling of gas even after a couple washes.

Review by Johnny Huynh:

I have been using these for over a year, and they seem very durable. However, take note that I do take care of them (i.e. I do not drop them onto the ground from high above; instead, I gently lower my hands to the ground before dropping them no more than 4-5 inches off the ground on in-door carpet). They do seem like they can be dropped on concrete just fine too though.

These seem to be constructed well on the outside, but the durability may vary from one set to another because the weights have some kind of powder in them, and a (in my case, well-constructed) plug keeps the powder in.

The clips work well. There are 6 total. Two of the clips are (barely) bigger (but bigger nonetheless) and very strong. These two clips do not slip at all handling the heaviest of weights on this weight set. I use these two clips on one dumbell handle. The other 4 clips are not as strong, but works about as well as the two larger ones when combined. I use 2 of these clips on each side (4 total) of the other dumbbell handle.

Review by J. Finkel:

First off, I ALSO did not receive 2 of the five pound weights. So, this ended up being a 100 pound weight set. Ideally you should be able to put equal weights on each side of a bar for proper balance and increase weight by 10 lbs. increments (or 5lbs. if you want to buy 2 1/2 lbs. weights). If you’re going to use the two dumbbells together, then you’re limited to properly placing exactly 20 lbs! The addition of the 2 missing weights would allow for 10 or 30 lbs, which is a vast improvement.

The bars are made of a sturdy metal, though fairly light and not likely to endure much abuse. The barbell weighs in at roughly 4 lbs and the dumbbells under 2 lbs. a piece. The barbell comes in two pieces which you must pound together on concrete and seems to handle all the weights that come with the set, but i’d be curious how much weight it can handle safely. I suppose if it came apart during a bench press, the weights would simply fall to either side of you harmlessly though. The barbell can fit up to 5 weights on each side and the dumbbells can handle 2 weights per side. The 6 included locking springs do a good job holding the weights in place. You can even tip the dumbbells fully to one side without any sliding.

The weights are a cheap but solid plastic with a plug holding in the fine packed chalky dust that fills these weights. There seemed to be some dust here and there when I unpacked the weights, but it wasn’t leaking out of any of the weights. The weights have a nice design on one side mimicking real metal weights but the other side is flat and makes it harder to pick up the weights with one hand than it should be.

Considering the current half-off sale and free shipping, this is just an unbeatable deal. I was tempted to give it 5 stars, but the missing weights are a real issue and I will have to buy some extra weights (though I probably would have bought 2 more 25 lbs weights anyway and maybe even 4 x 2.5 lbs). Honestly, given the price though, I think I’ll just buy a second set of these and find somewhere out of the way for the extra bars.

Review by 99problems:

I was amazed in the quality of this weight system it is worth the money and was delivered in less than 4 days right when I needed it. If I didn’t miss the delivery man would have been delivered in 2-3days ( make sure someone is home when its shipped to sign for pkg. the painting on the weight looks to be very durable and couldn’t have asked for more HIGHLY RECOMMEND this product.

Review by Jeff S.:

These weights came just as expected. I have been using them daily for several weeks now and am very satisfied. I especially like the built in handles. It makes them much better for various exercises.

Review by mom2boyz:

I purchased my Cap Barbell neoprene dumbbell 3#/5#/8# set from another online fitness store about 6 months ago. This set is a great starter set for toning and weight training at home.

These are good quality dumbbells (comparable to Troy brand) and are colored red, aqua and purple. Neoprene dumbbells are less damaging on flooring, don’t smell bad, and (because of their hex shape) don’t roll away. They are also easier to grip and more gentle on your hands (especially if you prefer to weight train without gloves).

I use these dumbbells almost daily and really like them.

Review by mom2boyz:

I purchased my Cap Barbell neoprene dumbbell 3#/5#/8# set from another online fitness store about 6 months ago. This set is a great starter set for toning and weight training at home.

These are good quality dumbbells (comparable to Troy brand) and are colored red, aqua and purple. Neoprene dumbbells are less damaging on flooring, don’t smell bad, and (because of their hex shape) don’t roll away. They are also easier to grip and more gentle on your hands (especially if you prefer to weight train without gloves).

I use these dumbbells almost daily and really like them.

Review by jimbo:

This set is solidly built, and it has a quality feel. Rubber washers are provided for the collar and the bar (one on each side of the weight stack) so the weights stay relatively tight once you screw the collars on (unlike some other screw-on collar sets out there). The knurling on the bar is about right, not too rough, but provides a good grip. (I’ve used some bars in the past that are cheaply machined and really chew up your hands – not a problem with this set) I also use the 1″ plates from this set on my Curl and Super Curl Bars – not much too report there, they work! Overall I am please with the quality and appearance of this set and would recommend it.

Review by Tesa Marlow:

The bar is lightweight and the set has a nice feel to it when loaded. It is perfect for home use with video workouts such as Jari Love or Cathe Friedrich. I would supplement this set with some 2.5 lb weights. The 10 lbs plates are a tad bulky, but at this price – who cares?

Review by Antonin Benak:

I bought this set of free weights as part of a regiment to get back into shape. In short, this is a great starter set, especially for those who have either never worked out or never owned a set before.

PROS- Easy to put together (yes it comes in pieces)

Once the bar is put together it will NEVER come apart

The plates are rust proof in case you have to leave your set outside (like me, just covere them up with a tarp when you’re done)

There is room for additional plates on the bar

CONS- Plates made of think vinyl/plastic material filled with sand (be careful not to crack them open)

Does NOT come with a bench (luckily I had my own)

The bar is only about 4 feet in length, which may not fit every style bench

The bar CAN rust if left in the elements (but this can be minimized with a tarp)

Review by A. Braden:

I was very happy with the fast shipping I received but was disappointed when I opened the box. I expected my weights to be PINK because I ordered the 10lb dumbbells (5lb each) but they were GRAY!!! Even on the dumbbell packaging it shows that the 10lb weights should be pink….

The workout “DVD” that comes with it was not a full sized CD at all. It is a small CD that is typical for computer use.. it’ll still work in a regular DVD player, however, it only enables you to enjoy “all features” if it’s used in a computer….I have yet to utilize the DVD because I just got it in the mail today but I’m sure it’ll work out just fine. I know I’ll enjoy the weights but I wish they were the color the packaging shows they should be.