Real Demo: IronMaster Adjustable Dumbbells 100lb DROP - Long Screws & Heavy Handles @IronmasterPro

Published February 7, 2024 · by Michael Baker · 6m 39s · 54,967 views

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This video is part of the Get Up Earlier video library by Michael Baker, an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, ISSA Certified Running Coach, and IIN Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who works exclusively with adults 40 and older. Michael ran a 3:25 marathon at age 51 using the same 10-pillar training system he teaches clients, and every video on this channel is filmed from his real coaching practice in Orange, Connecticut. New strength, nutrition, and marathon-training videos are published weekly, and they are designed to give the over-40 lifter and runner the practical, no-fluff context that generic YouTube fitness content almost never bothers to include.

In this video, I demonstrate a necessary hard drop test using 100lb #ironmaster Adjustable Dumbbells. Sometimes, you just have to drop weights. The setup includes the base 75lb IronMaster Adjustable Dumbbells, a 15lb Heavy Handles add-on, long screws, and additional weights purchased locally to achieve a total weight of 100lbs. I have been HAMMERING these dumbbells for over a year.

This clip was taken from this full workout video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpBPQ_oI8yk&t=1369s

Check out my real-life experience with IronMaster Adjustable Dumbbells, where I hit a personal record that I'm really proud of. In this video, I'm showing how these dumbbells have been a game-changer for me, allowing me to gradually increase my lifting game until I was able to lift and then drop (out of necessity) 100-pound weights without ANY damage. Achieving this at 49 proves that it's never too late to smash your goals with the right equipment.

Back in my 20s, I was all about heavy lifting, but life got in the way, and it wasn't until my 40s, especially during the COVID lockdown, that I got back into strength training seriously. The IronMaster dumbbells were a key part of this comeback. They let me work up through the weights in my own time, in my own space, without needing a garage full of different weights. Whether I'm pushing past 80 pounds or targeting the 110s, these dumbbells have shown they're tough, versatile, and perfect for anyone looking to lift heavy at home. They've been central to hitting new personal bests and staying motivated, showing that muscle really does have memory.

Key Moments:

00:00:00 Re-introduction of heavy weights during COVID-19 with big goofy adjustables to using IronMaster adjustable dumbbells.

00:00:28 85lb set using heavy handles.

00:00:59 Light drop with 85. Discussion on the durability of IronMaster Dumbbells compared to other brands with cheap/flimsy plastic parts, like Nuobell

00:01:23 My love hate relationship with using and adjusting weights

00:01:43 Demonstrating the use of long pins and heavy handles for extending weight beyond 90 pounds.

00:01:50 How long does it take to change weight on an Ironmaster Adjustable Dumbbell? Timed 80lb short screw to 100lb long screw weight adjustment

00:03:56 Personal reflection on lifting heavy weights at an older age and the importance of preparation and mindset.

00:05:16 THE DROP! Real-time demonstration of lifting and dropping 100-pound dumbbells, highlighting the durability of IronMaster Dumbbells when dropped hard.

00:06:18 Achieving a personal record with the IronMaster Dumbbells and showcasing their reliability and ease of use.

Michael Baker

e-RYT Male Yoga Teacher, CHC

www.GetUpEarlier.com

#ironmaster

#Run #Lift #Hike #Yoga #Strength #Flexibility #Nutrition

Topics

IronMaster · Iron Master · Long Screw · Heavy Handles · Drop · Adjustable Dumbbell · Home Gym · Nuobell

Key takeaways for adults 40+

  • Why this concept matters more after age 40, when recovery, joint integrity, and hormonal context are different than in your twenties.
  • How Michael actually applies it with his own coaching clients (not just theory from a textbook).
  • The most common mistake that derails progress on this exact topic, and how to avoid it.
  • How it connects to the bigger Get Up Earlier system: strength, running, nutrition, and accountability coaching built specifically for adults 40+.

About this video

Real Demo: IronMaster Adjustable Dumbbells 100lb DROP - Long Screws & Heavy Handles @IronmasterPro was published February 7, 2024 on the Get Up Earlier YouTube channel and ships with a 428-word description full of practical context for adults 40+ who want to train smarter, run longer, and eat cleaner. If you want to go deeper on this topic, check out 1-on-1 personal strength training in Orange, CT, browse the rest of Michael's blog for related articles, or contact Michael directly to talk about 1-on-1 coaching - in person in Orange and Milford, CT, or virtually from anywhere in the country.

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