i am matthew hennemeir, an amateur lifter in my thirties who kept putting off gym signups. once the latest membership card gathered dust, i knew i needed real equipment at home. the answer was a chrome adjustable dumbbell pair that covers everything from warm ups at 4 kg (8.8 lbs) to heavy rows at 41.5 kg (91.5 lbs).

this space is my running diary of small wins: early morning lifts before logging into work, stretching the heavy sets over the weekend, and keeping track of what actually works. if you want all the gritty details on the adjustable dumbbells themselves, the full review lives on its own page.

about matthew hennemeir

i live in stockholm, work a regular nine-to-five, and use these adjustable dumbbells to stay active without wasting time commuting to a gym. the home setup keeps things simple: short sessions before breakfast, longer lifts on weekends, and enough progression to stay motivated.

this homepage will always stay personal. for the full breakdown of the braingain adjustable dumbbells i use, you can read the dedicated braingain adjustable dumbbells review.