Description
- RUST-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION –Built for weightlifting, the VB-40 Dumbbell Set boasts a sturdy construction and vinyl-coated plates that resist rust. Its textured handlebar surface ensures that the gear will not slip even through sweaty hands.
- COMPACT DESIGN – Organizing your gym equipment after working out doesn’t have to be excruciating with the Marcy VB-40 workout weight set. Each piece has a compact structure that allows for convenient storage in any corner of your home or gym.
- SPRING-CLIP COLLARS – Forget about unstable, shifting plates! This dumbbell set includes four spring-clip collars that ensures secure attachment of the weight plates onto the end of the bar to keep them from moving while you’re performing exercises.
- TWO DIFFERENT PLATE WEIGHTS – This gym gear includes four 2.5-pound plates, four 7.5-pound standard-size plates, and two 14-inch dumbbell handles. The various weight options make the set ideal for anyone looking for a reliable exercise equipment.
- 2 YEAR MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY – The VB-40 Vinyl Dumbbell Set comes with a 2-year warranty providing the most out of your investment. This set provides weightlifters with reliable workout gear that’s guaranteed to be a great addition to your home gym.
Amazon Customer –
In light of a recent ‘global pandemic’, I imagine many of us have found ourselves in a situation where the gyms are closed, and home exercise is the only alternative to keep fit.
With that in mind, I sought to find the cheapest, and most flexible Dumbbell option on Amazon to fill that need. Rest assured, the Marcy product accomplishes that goal.
The Dumbbells took around 1 week to arrive. The packaging is fairly poor but acceptable, and the plates come in a bit dirty with black/white dust covering them. Thankfully this dust can be wiped off fairly quickly with a little Clorox, so it’s not the biggest concern given the price point you get them for.
The handles and clips to hold the plates are in fairly good condition. The clips are very small, but after a bit of stress testing have proven themselves to be more than sturdy enough.
You receive four 7.5 lb plates, and four 2.5 lb plates. In total, that can get you to 20 lbs per dumbbell if you so choose. While it is possible to frontload a single dumbbell up to 30 lbs, it is not advised per the product instructions to go any higher than 20 lbs per handle.
The plates can rotate quite a bit during workouts (if they are not firmly tightened), which can get a little annoying during use. In addition, they are very bulky (as you can likely see in the pictures). Despite these shortcomings, they get the job done – and that’s all there really is to it with weights.
To conclude, these are good cheap Dumbbell options if you’re looking for a deal and don’t mind making a few concessions.
Pascal –
Muy cómodas y prácticas.
Amazon Customer –
Very cool and compact set
Odilón Macías Guerrero –
Llegó en óptimas condiciones, todo bien empacado. El material de muy buena calidad y muy práctico estuche.
W. Yee –
I guess there is a reason why it’s so cheap. Because it is cheap. You can tell the materials are cheap. Let me start off by talking about the shipment. I got the free delivery deal thing and even though it said 5-9 days. It actually came in 2 days after the order. Super fast 5/5 on that. But when it arrived, the box holding the weights was pretty smashed up its not usable and super dirty. Not sure where these shipments come from but boy are the weights and the box dirty as hell. There are sands or gravel or whatever inside the box with the weights. I decided to wash the weights and it started melting. Not really melting but black stuff started peeling off. I guess it’s because its rubber or whatever but small rubber ink thingys were peeling off. I don’t even know how to explain it. But after 30 mins of washing my tub looked like there was an oil spill. 1/5 there on the dirty job. After my weights dried I decided to try out the weights. Everything was fine until the spring clips. These clips are there to help hold the weights in place but boy are they hard to put on. and most likely super hard to take off too. could not had put it on myself without my friend helping. i originally wanted to do reps with all the weights on then slowly reducing the weights but it seems like its not possible because the spring clips are so hard to put on. maybe its just me but other than the spring clips and dirty shipment, the weights are a great set for its price. overall its a great set but i minus a few points for the dirtyness and the horrible spring clips. without the spring clips the dumbells are nothing more than normal 20lbs set because i can’t remove the weights and put on the clips without a 2nd person helping me. so it defeats the purpose of having a detachable dumbell bar + plates. I am thinking of buying a new pair of clips becuase these cheap clips are pretty useless. the weights are fine tho.
Raviteja Ainampudi –
These dumbbells are a great value. They seat well into each other. Just fit them the right way. They come with a little residue on them. Just wash them off. The spring clamps are angled. Just put them on with the flat side against the plates. The only thing I wasn’t crazy about were the spring clamps. but they work fine. I am very satisfied with this purchase and I recommend them
Raviteja Ainampudi –
Gave 5 stars because, for around 50 dollars of worth. It is okay to buy this dumbbells pair.
But, it is not the sturdy pair we usually use in Gyms.
If you dont disemble weights frequently. It is fine. Else, there is a movement in weights if you do heavy movements with weights.
Though, Im not perfectly happy about this. But, im satisfied for 50 dollars with 40 pounds weight set.
Astro Hiker –
I just received the dumbbells today. The box was in perfect condition. When I opened up, all was packed well and seemed fine. After reading the other review, I checked the weights closely. The weights were a little dirty, but I read the instructions before doing anything. The instructions said to clean the weights with a non-abrasive product, so I washed then under water and some kitchen soap. All was fine.
The dumbbells come with 4 clips to hold the weights in place. They are very easy to use. I hand holds the weight on the dumbbell bar and the other hand pinches and puts the clip on the bar. Very easy to do.
They are basic weights and for the price $21.77, no shipping and no tax, they are a great deal!!!.
Nicholas –
Its quite dirty when I received it but I wash it anyway. The holders are quite loose but the weights cannot fall out.
Good for home workout.
ashdn –
Got these for a at home workout and I’m happy to say that they arrived well packaged, without any chips or damage to the weights, bar or case! Good pricing too! Would recommend for people looking to get their workout at home!
John Esposito –
Verry well made super strong. The paint on the plates is thick and strong
John –
Came quickly and as advertised as far as these plastic weights filled with whatever goes they are great would rather have iron but iron cost more great product for the price
Pascal –
Seems these are more expensive now but when I purchased it was only $50. At $50 for 2 20 pound wight you can’t go wrong. Will say they are a little bulky though and the package came in terrible condition.