Micro Gainz Snode Dumbbell Plates Review

So I’m multiplying the weight increments by 3 instantly.

My Snode dumbbells go from 8 weight increments to 24.

If I were to buy 16 additional dumbbells, I’d be spending WAY more than what it costs to invest in these fractional weight plates.

Placement

The placement of Micro Gainz’s plates makes a big difference in two ways (I’ll show you Snode’s magnetic plates in a second so you can see why).

First, they can stay on and don’t get in the way of the dial when I adjust the weight.

And second, they won’t dig into my thighs when setting up for exercises like seated shoulder press and incline chest press.

This is what Snode’s magnetic plates look like.

They go at the end of the dumbbells so anytime I want to change weight I have to take them off to set the dumbbell on the cradle.

And when I set them on my lap before shoulder presses or chest presses, they dig into my thighs.

So the placement of the Micro Gainz on the inside of the dumbbells is a smart move.

Snode Magnetic Plates vs Original Clamp Ons

When comparing the Snode plate design to the original Micro Gainz dumbbell plates, the magnetic design and placement makes a lot of sense.

The original Micro Gainz dumbbell plates clamp on to the dumbbell handle but Snode handles are not very long (about 4 5/8″ long).

Here’s what the magnetic plate looks like on the left side, where the handle is left untouched.

And to the right of that is the original clamp plate taking up extra handle space.

Here’s a better view from the side so you can see what I mean.

See how short the handle on the bottom dumbbell looks?

Very smart design by Micro Gainz to leave the handle and outside of the plates alone.

ALSO CHECKOUT: Micro Gainz Fractional Weight Plates

Best Features Of The Micro Gainz Snode Dumbbell Plates

Magnets

Each Snode fractional weight plate has 3 magnets in the back.

These are really strong and prevent the plate from coming off the dumbbell when in use.

https://youtu.be/obvj3toDLsw

In the video above, I shook the dumbbells vigorously for about 7 seconds and the magnets kept the plates on.

I wouldn’t normally do any exercise like that but I had to exaggerate the movement to show you how strong the magnets are.

Arch Design

The arch design on the bottom portion of each plate is recessed for a reason.

This lets me keep the plate on the dumbbell without interfering with the dial while I adjust the weight.

Here’s a closer look so you can see what I’m talking about.

See how the bottom of the plate leaves a small gap between the dial?

This way I can turn the dial and change weight without having to remove the magnetic plates.

ALSO CHECKOUT: Micro Gainz Dumbbell Plates

Micro Gainz Snode Dumbbell Plates Pros & Cons

Pros

• Increments: Adds 16 more increments to Snode dumbbells (increases the dumbbell weight increments from 8 to 24)

• Magnetic: Uses 3 strong magnets to stay on the dumbbell at all times

• Storage: Plates can stay on the dumbbells at all times, even while turning the dial to change weights

• Space saving: Compared to buying the individual dumbbells they replace, the plates don’t take any additional space

• Don’t get in the way: They don’t get in the way while exercising or when adjusting the weight (Snode’s magnetic weight plates do get in the way)

• Cost: A set of these magnetic dumbbell plates costs way less than having to buy a separate dumbbell for each increment they add

Cons

I can’t think of any cons for these fractional weight plates.

They add more value to the Snode dumbbells and don’t take up any additional floor space.

If I wanted to be picky, I’d say the plates stick further out than the dumbbell’s plates but they don’t get in the way of anything.

Micro Gainz Snode Dumbbell Plates Price

Micro Gainz sells the 8 plate set of Snode magnetic weight plates for $139.99 (keep reading and I’ll show you how to get a discount)

This may seem like a lot for fractional weight plates but considering they add 16 more weight increments to the dumbbells, this is well worth it.

Adding the weight plates triples the amount of increments from 8 to 24.

Micro Gainz Discount Code

I talked to Micro Gainz and they’ve agreed to hook my readers up with a 10% discount.

This will knock off $13.99 off the regular price and bring it down to $126.

Just click the red button below to reveal my exclusive discount code.

My Experience Using The Micro Gainz Snode Dumbbell Plates

Snode dumbbells are one of the few adjustable dumbbells that don’t have small weight increments so this is a win for me.

Especially since I’ve used the original Micro Gainz dumbbell plates that make the Snode handle too narrow.

They stick to the weight plates well and don’t move at all when I’m exercising…

Plus I’m able to keep them on the whole time while making weight adjustments.

Are Micro Gainz Snode Dumbbell Plates Worth It?

If you own Snode dumbbells and want to have more weight increments, these are definitely worth it.

Instead of just having 8 increments from 10 – 80 lbs, I get a total of 24 weight increments.

Magnets are really strong so they won’t fall off and I can keep them on the dumbbells while making weight adjustments.

Micro Gainz Snode Dumbbell Plates

4.45

Increments

4.5/5

Magnets

4.5/5

Space saving

4.5/5

Storage

4.5/5

Build

4.5/5

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