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Quick changing, space saving dumbbells
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12-22-2003, 02:52 PM
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Quick changing, space saving dumbbells
I'm in the market for a set of dumbbells and have been thinking about getting the PowerBlock Pro Rexan 5-85lb adjustable set. Does anyone have any experience with these, or other quick changing dumbbells?
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12-22-2003, 03:00 PM
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the one & only
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Yes, I have used them.
If you you need space, and you want convienence they're great, however if you have the space a full rack is much better, and a full rack of 5lbs - 85lbs probably would not cost more either. |
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12-22-2003, 03:54 PM
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Pizza the Hut
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$600 or something on sale for these things? Thats when I lost interest.
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12-22-2003, 03:59 PM
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yeah, same here...I went with a free weight rack, so far I have the rack and 5lbs up to 45lbs in 5lb increments...still working on getting more dumbbells.
 I also have some adjustable dumbbell bars that I can put up to 80lbs on, of course when doing things like one arm dumbbell rows they're not much good. |
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12-22-2003, 11:12 PM
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i heard those dumbbels crank pretty easily if they are dropped accidentally, is this true?
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12-22-2003, 11:17 PM
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we have a set at the gym at my work, they have been in there for around 5 years now and that has never happened.
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12-22-2003, 11:28 PM
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Pizza the Hut
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They might even be steel instead of cast iron? Definitely neat, but its nice having a rack of dumbells to pull from and not have to add/remove weights.
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Kinesiology Vote @ Top 25 Deads Comp Bench
Motivation Bench form MaxCalc Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu I don't know any sources so don't ask - thanks |
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12-23-2003, 03:41 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: IL
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I've had my set for about 6 years and they're still ticking. They save a lot on space and are great for heavy dumbell presses.
Standard dumbells seem to have more of a natural feel to them for some excercises. The powerblocks are really great for dumbell bench pressing and I even think they are better for that than standard dumbells. They seem a bit awkward when doing small muscle group exercises with them such as dumbell curls though. Mainly because they aren't rounded weights I think so the weight is distributed differently. I think this is why it feels more natural to bench press with them since it's a straight up movement instead of an arc. As far as safety goes, I think they're probably safer than standard dumbells since they are easier to grip IMO. There is a potential of the weights falling off if you insert the locking pin in the wrong direction or put the locking pin in crooked, but even then I have never had it happen since I baught them. |
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12-23-2003, 04:47 AM
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Food
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guess i better get 1 for christmas
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