Author Topic: Anyone know where to get big dumbbells? (Read 3273 times)

robcguns · « **on:** February 03, 2019, 05:22:20 PM »

I’m looking to get some big bells for shrugging and rows,looking for 200s or close as I can get.Cant seem to find any company that makes over 120s.

Anyone know anything?greatly appreciates.

Thanks in advance.

BB · « **Reply #1 on:** February 03, 2019, 06:24:55 PM »

York Barbell makes solid dumbbells to #150.

Most gyms buy SDH handles -

https://www.ironcompany.com/cap-barbell-sdh-pro-style-dumbbell-handles .

https://yorkbarbell.com/product/york-solid-dumbbell-handles-sdh/ .

The number equals the number of plates you can get on each side so SDH 1 = is a dumbbell with 1 plate on each side, while a SDH 10 has 10 a side.

NY Barbell sells all types of handles for big dumbbells too - https://www.newyorkbarbells.com/dumbells.html .

Also you might try and find 12 1/2lb plates, they're a little hard to find, but they work well for making up big dumbbells.

robcguns · « **Reply #2 on:** February 03, 2019, 06:27:38 PM »

Thanks,exactly what I’m looking for.

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 03, 2019, 08:02:56 PM »

This site is full of big dumbbells.

myt1 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 03, 2019, 08:21:58 PM »

Quote from: oldtimer1 on February 03, 2019, 08:02:56 PM

This site is full of big dumbbells.

Damn it! Beat me too it. Such a lay up thread title

The RedMeatKid · « **Reply #5 on:** February 03, 2019, 08:33:20 PM »

http://www.newyorkbarbells.com/pro6300m.html
New York Barbell. Best supplier in the country. Up to 200 lb dumbbells. If you need heavier they will custom build it.

IRON CROSS · « **Reply #6 on:** February 03, 2019, 11:05:55 PM »

buy a pair of 64 kg kettlebells

Darren Avey · « **Reply #7 on:** February 04, 2019, 01:49:07 AM »

Call Genesis Gym in Wembley. The DBs there go up to 150Kg/330lb a pair. Ask him to get some sorted for you, you ll prob have to pay upfront but hes a sound bloke is Bulldog.

Mitch · « **Reply #8 on:** February 04, 2019, 02:03:42 AM »

buy small farmer's walk implements like those:

robcguns · « **Reply #9 on:** February 04, 2019, 02:38:12 AM »

Thanks everyone,appreciate the help.

B_B_C · « **Reply #10 on:** February 04, 2019, 02:39:57 AM »

have you considered using Olympic dumbbell bars?

robcguns · « **Reply #11 on:** February 04, 2019, 03:47:54 AM »

Quote from: B_B_C on February 04, 2019, 02:39:57 AM

have you considered using Olympic dumbbell bars?

Prob would be cheaper than 1000 plus shipping for 200s.Any way to find out if those can hold 4 25s a side plus clip collar?Anyone know this?

IroNat · « **Reply #12 on:** February 04, 2019, 04:13:42 AM »

Use a barbell. Save a lot of money.

robcguns · « **Reply #13 on:** February 04, 2019, 04:18:35 AM »

Quote from: IroNat on February 04, 2019, 04:13:42 AM

Use a barbell. Save a lot of money.

As to where to find big dumbbells there are plenty on Getbig.

Killed lower back due to heavy barbell rows for years and barbell shrugs I never liked.Dumbbell rows don’t hurt my lower back and dumbbell shrugs feel much better.i use gorilla tape to make big dumbbells now by taping plates on the sides of my 120s and 140s but it’s just a pain in the ass to change them all the time.would like 200s cause they look fucking awesome and would just be to shrug and row.

Henda · « **Reply #14 on:** February 04, 2019, 04:22:46 AM »

https://www.ironmind-store.com/Big-Boy-Dumbbell-Bars153-pair-with-BD-Collars/productinfo/1224/

Expensive for what they are but will do the job best, a local fab shop or a friend with access to a lathe should be able to make some for a fraction of the price, had a half done pair in my locker at my old job that I lost before I got a chance to finish just needed to make the collars but it’s an easy job for someone with access to a workshop

Marty Champions · « **Reply #15 on:** February 04, 2019, 04:24:35 AM »

Use 3 bags of concrete easily 240 pounds dirt cheap

B_B_C · « **Reply #16 on:** February 04, 2019, 04:56:17 AM »

Quote from: robcguns on February 04, 2019, 03:47:54 AM

Prob would be cheaper than 1000 plus shipping for 200s.Any way to find out if those can hold 4 25s a side plus clip collar?Anyone know this?

the ones I have are 15cm holding length - that is they will take two 25kg and a collar either side - whither that is useful is another matter as the diameter of the discs limits use.

IroNat · « **Reply #17 on:** February 04, 2019, 05:07:27 AM »

Buy two of these from Walmart and load them up. I use them for farmers walk.

They sell all kinds. https://www.walmart.com/c/kp/triceps-bars

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 04, 2019, 05:13:10 AM »

Never heard of a farmer walking with dumbbells.

ratherbebig · « **Reply #19 on:** February 04, 2019, 05:20:33 AM »

i like to use trap bars myself

IroNat · « **Reply #20 on:** February 04, 2019, 05:23:23 AM »

Quote from: oldtimer1 on February 04, 2019, 05:13:10 AM

Never heard of a farmer walking with dumbbells.

I've met some dumbbell farmers.

IroNat · « **Reply #21 on:** February 04, 2019, 05:24:09 AM »

Quote from: oldtimer1 on February 03, 2019, 08:02:56 PM

This site is full of big dumbbells.

Trut.

funk51 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 04, 2019, 06:45:05 AM »

powertec used to make a shrug row machine. i don't know if they still do.

HTexan · « **Reply #23 on:** February 04, 2019, 07:17:27 AM »

Quote from: robcguns on February 04, 2019, 03:47:54 AM

Prob would be cheaper than 1000 plus shipping for 200s.Any way to find out if those can hold 4 25s a side plus clip collar?Anyone know this?

http://www.newyorkbarbells.com/im-0035spl-xlh.html

thelamefalsehood · « **Reply #24 on:** February 04, 2019, 09:37:20 AM »

Quote from: robcguns on February 04, 2019, 03:47:54 AM

Prob would be cheaper than 1000 plus shipping for 200s.Any way to find out if those can hold 4 25s a side plus clip collar?Anyone know this?

Yeah man, I bought those exact handles for the same reasons as you. I could get (3) 25's and a 10 on each side total. BUT, my gyms plates seem thicker than others I've seen. I believe if your gym has the thinner style 25's, 4 of them may fit. And I used the spring type collars to support the weight since they take up the least amount of space. Buy some and see what happens, much cheaper than those huge dumbells and you could just return them if it doesn't work.