Personal Trainer Tries Dualbell Dumbbell Adapters For The First Time

His Thoughts On Its Usefulness Might Pleasantly Surprise You

We recently had the opportunity to put Dualbell in the hands of someone who knows fitness gear inside and out—a seasoned trainer with years of experience working with both home and commercial gym equipment. In this video, you’ll see his first, unfiltered reactions as he gives Dualbell a test run for bicep curls and military press—and spoiler alert: he’s impressed.

At first glance, Dualbell may look like a simple dumbbell attachment, but once you feel it in action, it opens up an entirely new layer of training possibilities. The trainer starts the session by locking a pair of dumbbells into the Dualbell units and sliding them onto a 1” barbell. Right away, he comments on the secure fit and intuitive setup—no complicated tools or proprietary parts needed. That’s by design. Dualbell was created to work seamlessly with the equipment many home gym users already own, helping them save money, reduce clutter, and unlock more exercise variety.

As he begins bicep curls, the trainer highlights one of Dualbell’s key advantages: balance. With Dualbell’s centered design and smooth rotation, the dumbbells feel natural on the bar—not awkward or clunky. He’s able to move through his reps with full control, and he notes how this setup mimics the feel of traditional weight plates, but without needing to buy or store them.

Next, he transitions into a standing military press. As he lifts the bar overhead, it’s clear he’s noticing something different—in a good way. The combination of dual dumbbells per side and the bar’s stability lets him work through the press with confidence and a solid range of motion. He calls out how “surprisingly stable” the bar feels, and how easy it is to swap dumbbell weight to scale the movement up or down.

What stood out most was his comment midway through the video: “This just makes sense. If you’ve got dumbbells at home, this gives you a full barbell setup without buying plates or a full rack.”

That’s exactly what Dualbell is all about—making strength training more accessible, flexible, and efficient for people training at home. Whether you’re doing curls, presses, squats, deadlifts, or anything in between, Dualbell helps you do more with the gear you already have.

Watch the full video and see the trainer’s real-time reactions for yourself. And if you’re ready to upgrade your home gym experience, Dualbell is here to help you get more from your dumbbells—no compromises.