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(I promised an update after working out with the dumbbells) I've used them in several workout sessions now, and I'm still really happy with my purchase. They are very comfortable to hold, and changing up the weight isn't too bad. I still wouldn't try to alternate weight amounts because that would double your workout time. But if you switch them out between series of circuits, it won't take too long. More details below -- specifically about the exact weight of the configurations. ---- original review --- A great way to add more weights (I was looking for 6lb, 7lb, 8lb, 10lb) without spending a fortune. I haven't worked out with these yet, but will update when I do. When I strength-train, I use circuits of 2-3 different exercises, 3 times each. These wouldn't be convenient to swap weights within the same circuit, but they seem OK to swap when I'm changing circuits, if needed. The set comes with 2 hand weights, each consisting of the empty hand weight, 2 large blocks, and 16 small blocks. You typically add the weight blocks in pairs -- one on each end so that it's balanced, but I tested it and you can use an odd number of small weights without causing any problems. And you can include or exclude the large blocks. - but always use these in pairs. The weights as listed in the instructions are not correct. I knew the docs weren't accurate when it said that you add 6 small blocks to go from 6.6 lbs to 8.8 lbs but then you add 4 more small blocks to go from 8.8 lbs to 11 lbs (also an increase of 2.2 lbs) Here's the real deal - yes, I'm pedantic, so I actually weighed all the parts. These are averages - each small block's weight is slightly different (by a tenth of an ounce here and there): The empty hand weight is 2.37 lbs 2 large blocks weigh 2.45 lbs 2 small blocks weigh 0.775-0.788 lbs Hand weight plus 2 large: 4.82 (vs 4.4 lbs that they claim) Add 2 small: 5.60 Add 2 more small: 6.38 Add 2 more small: 7.16 (vs 6.6) Add 2 more small: 7.94 Add 2 more small: 8.73 Add 2 more small: 9.51 (vs 8.8) Add 2 more small: 10.29 Add final 2 small: 11.07 (vs 11.0) I wish the documentation was more correct in this part, but as long as you know what the actual weight is, you can work accordingly.