adjustable dumbbells

[StuartR]

Sorry in advance for the lifting related topic. I'm looking to buy a set of those adjustable dumbbells to work out at home. I've seen the bowflex ones, and they only go up to to 90 lbs which isn't ideal but I guess it would do. Does anyone have any experience with these or the alternatives?

thanks

[disturbia]

talk to fat panda 

[StuartR]

talk to fat panda 

someone whos lifted more than a costco box of chunky kit kats would be ideal

[disturbia]

someone whos lifted more than a costco box of chunky kit kats would be ideal

my bad
search for other sources then

[CalvinH]

talk to fat panda 

He's not talking about an adjustable food tray,he's talking about adjustable dumbells.

[Princess L]

Sorry in advance for the lifting related topic. I'm looking to buy a set of those adjustable dumbbells to work out at home. I've seen the bowflex ones, and they only go up to to 90 lbs which isn't ideal but I guess it would do. Does anyone have any experience with these or the alternatives?

thanks

These right?



Not a fan.    They're too wide/long.

[SF1900]

These right?



Not a fan.    They're too wide/long.

That's what she said. Ziiing.

[HTexan]

Never been a fan of adjustable dumbbells. IMO just buy a dumbbell rack and rubber coated hex dumbbells at a pair of two at a time. Don't need to be rubber coated by those or nice. I bought mine at academy.

[StuartR]

These right?



Not a fan.    They're too wide/long.

can you elaborate? what does this cause problems for?

[StuartR]

Never been a fan of adjustable dumbbells. IMO just buy a dumbbell rack and rubber coated hex dumbbells at a pair of two at a time. Don't need to be rubber coated by those or nice. I bought mine at academy.

I would, but I'm keeping them in a relatively small apartment so I only have a corner of my bedroom to dedicate

[benchmstr]

can you elaborate? what does this cause problems for?

some women are tighter than others and cant handle the girth....i run into this problem on my fiance...

bench

[HTexan]

I would, but I'm keeping them in a relatively small apartment so I only have a corner of my bedroom to dedicate

You can fit a small rack in the corner too. But I guess adjustable dumbbells make sense in that case. But if you don't have the room, just hit the gym. 

[Jizzacked]

http://newyorkbarbells.com/fatdumbells.html

3rd one down....

lets you use your olympic plates, you can put 150lbs on there if you have enough 25's no problem.  used to have a set of these and they are great.

[Princess L]

can you elaborate? what does this cause problems for?

Well, they're about 16 inches long each no matter what weight you select which hinders your range of motion on some movements (like chest, shoulder press).  They just feel a little awkward.  I don't think they go up to 90lbs EACH.  Can't upgrade.  They'll run ya $300-$400 bucks, plus another $150 for the stand.  They're okay if you're limited on space and aren't looking for something super heavy.  I'd try them out at a store first before making a purchase.

[Tapeworm]

I have a pair of adjustable oly dbs.  It's a good way to go if space or $ is limited.  Big plates would limit your ROM but I find 7.5kg are ok.

I've got fixed dbs too so mostly use the adjustable ones for benching and overhead.  I put some hooks on them and hang them off the bb in the rack.  Works really well for me.

[Lundgren]

I have a pair of adjustable oly dbs.  It's a good way to go if space or $ is limited.  Big plates would limit your ROM but I find 7.5kg are ok.

I've got fixed dbs too so mostly use the adjustable ones for benching and overhead.  I put some hooks on them and hang them off the bb in the rack.  Works really well for me.

I got a pair their a pain in the ass though. You spend 10 minutes switching plates between each set.  These switches seem pretty fucking sweet looking IMO.

[Tapeworm]

I got a pair their a pain in the ass though. You spend 10 minutes switching plates between each set.  These switches seem pretty fucking sweet looking IMO.

Mine came with a threaded bored collar and an angled pin.    I swapped that for spring collars pretty quick and they haven't pissed me off since then.  My dbs are always hanging by their hooks when in use so adding plates is pretty painless.  Never really bothered me.  Maybe it would if I tried the other kind and got spoiled by them.

[Lundgren]

Mine came with a threaded bored collar and an angled pin.    I swapped that for spring collars pretty quick and they haven't pissed me off since then.  My dbs are always hanging by their hooks when in use so adding plates is pretty painless.  Never really bothered me.  Maybe it would if I tried the other kind and got spoiled by them.

Meh nothing wrong with old school. But I'd rather have swtichables than say an Iphone or any that shit.  Atleast there useful and won't be outdated in six months, plus they make your room look pretty dam modern.

[Tapeworm]

Meh nothing wrong with old school. But I'd rather have swtichables than say an Iphone or any that shit.  Atleast there useful and won't be outdated in six months, plus they make your room look pretty dam modern.

I have a $59 phone.  Calls, text, pics.  The teeniebobber girl that sold it to me literally sneered when she said 'Ya could get a flip phone.'

No cock for her!

[Lundgren]

I have a $59 phone.  Calls, text, pics.  The teeniebobber girl that sold it to me literally sneered when she said 'Ya could get a flip phone.'

No cock for her!

Lol well I go through about 3 phones a year so I'm glad their the cheapest. I drunk and pissed off a little to often..   My $20 mp3 player from walmart got fucked as well. Thank god I never spend 400 bucks on that peace of shit.

[funk51]

real men lift deese kinda dbs.

[Howard]

Sorry in advance for the lifting related topic. I'm looking to buy a set of those adjustable dumbbells to work out at home. I've seen the bowflex ones, and they only go up to to 90 lbs which isn't ideal but I guess it would do. Does anyone have any experience with these or the alternatives?

thanks

I would go with the new Shake wt myself hehehe.
Seriously Ironman magazine used to advertise and sell this cool "adjustable DB" blocks.
They seemed like a great buy and saved on space.

[Vince G, CSN MFT]

Sorry in advance for the lifting related topic. I'm looking to buy a set of those adjustable dumbbells to work out at home. I've seen the bowflex ones, and they only go up to to 90 lbs which isn't ideal but I guess it would do. Does anyone have any experience with these or the alternatives?

thanks

Turbobell 5-60lb adjustable dumbbell set.  Steel weight, not cement and the stand is included.  $287.11 and that includes shipping in the United States for all three boxes.....


http://caliberfitness.com/proshop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=332

[affeman]

Turbobell 5-60lb adjustable dumbbell set.  Steel weight, not cement and the stand is included.  $287.11 and that includes shipping in the United States for all three boxes.....


http://caliberfitness.com/proshop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=332

Your shop really exists? I thought that was a joke lol.

How many saunas do you sell per month?

[Fatpanda]

mine can hold 135lbs 

they are cheap and effective.

josh couldn't lift what i lift on his best day.

he prefers pink dumbbell ' circuit training '