Gymfella Elliot Pond Reviews The Stealth Adjustable Dumbbells
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Elliot Pond — fitness YouTuber, content creator and founder of the Gymfella Fitness app — reviewed the Stealth Adjustable Dumbbells from Assassin Goods. Known for honest, no-nonsense fitness content focused on building muscle and strength, Elliot's take on the Stealth dumbbells is worth reading before you buy.
Quick Answer: Gymfella's verdict on Stealth dumbbells
- Suitable for: Muscle building, strength training, home gym use
- Standout feature: 1.5kg increments and fast weight adjustment
- Build: Solid, compact, traditional dumbbell feel
- Recommended for: Home trainers who want to train seriously without a full rack
Who Is Gymfella?
Elliot Pond runs THE GYMFELLA — a YouTube channel and fitness brand covering muscle building, strength training and honest gym content. His approach is direct: compound movements, strict form, progressive overload, and real results over time. He also runs the Gymfella Fitness app, which provides personalised training and nutrition programmes for people who want to train properly at home or in the gym.
His audience are people who take training seriously but want it explained clearly — exactly the kind of person the Stealth system is built for.
What Elliot Tested
Elliot put the Stealth Adjustable Dumbbells from Assassin Goods through real training — not just a quick unboxing. The review covers how they feel during actual exercises, how the adjustment mechanism holds up under regular use, and whether they are worth the investment for home gym users.
Build Quality: Feels Like A Real Dumbbell
For someone who trains with compound movements and values strict form, the feel of a dumbbell in the hand matters. The Stealth dumbbells use a full metal build with a balanced weight distribution — they do not have the front-heavy or awkward feel that some adjustable dumbbells produce when the plates are not perfectly centred.
The grip is comfortable across the standard 36mm diameter, and the flat base design means they sit stable on the floor or on your thighs between sets — something that matters for floor press, seated exercises and safe reracking. Elliot also notes that pairing them with the Stealth Folding FID Bench V2 significantly opens up pressing and rowing variations.
Progressive Overload: The 1.5kg Increment Advantage
Elliot's training philosophy centres on progressive overload — gradually increasing load to keep building muscle and strength. The Stealth's 1.5kg increments align with this approach better than most adjustable dumbbells.
Most competitors jump by 2.5kg per step. On shoulder press or lateral raises, jumping from 12kg to 14.5kg is a significant leap. Going from 12kg to 13.5kg is manageable. That difference is where the Black Edition and Chrome Edition earn their value over months of consistent training.
Who Are Stealth Dumbbells For?
Based on Elliot's training style and review, the Stealth Adjustable Dumbbells suit:
- Home gym users who train 3–5 days per week
- People building muscle with structured programming
- Lifters who want a compact solution without sacrificing weight range
- Anyone who has outgrown entry-level adjustable dumbbells
They are not suited to commercial gym environments or anyone who needs to drop weights — the metal mechanism requires controlled use.
Watch The Full Review
See Elliot's full Stealth dumbbell review here: youtube.com/watch?v=SzryFAWdeT8
Shop the Stealth Adjustable Dumbbells at Assassin Goods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Stealth dumbbells good for building muscle? Yes. The Stealth system covers all the key movement patterns needed for muscle growth — pressing, rowing, squatting, hinging and isolation work. The 1.5kg increments make progressive overload more manageable than most adjustable dumbbells, which is the most important factor for long-term muscle building. See the full range at assassingoods.com.
What makes the Stealth dumbbells different from other adjustable dumbbells? The main differentiator is the 1.5kg increment system. Most UK adjustable dumbbells adjust in 2.5kg steps. For exercises like shoulder press or lateral raises, a 1.5kg jump is far more manageable than 2.5kg, particularly as you get stronger. The full metal build also sets them apart from plastic-heavy competitors.
How long do Stealth adjustable dumbbells last? Trustpilot reviews from customers with one to two years of ownership are consistently positive about durability. The Chrome Edition uses fully metal construction; the Black Edition uses replaceable nylon inserts in the mechanism. Both come with a two-year warranty, with a lifetime upgrade option available.
What weight should I start with on Stealth dumbbells? It depends on the exercise. For upper body isolation work like curls and lateral raises, 6–10kg is a sensible starting point. For compound movements like rows and goblet squats, 14–20kg suits most beginners. The 4–41.5kg range means there is room to grow regardless of where you start.
Do Stealth dumbbells come with a stand? The dumbbells come with a storage cradle. A dedicated stand — the Heavy Duty Dumbbell Stand V3 or Stealth All Out Stand V2 — is available separately and is recommended for regular use, as it positions the dumbbells at a comfortable training height and reduces lower back strain when picking them up.
