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  1. 05-02-2008, 11:56 AM #1
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    Dumbells for home gym

    I dont really have much money.
    Should i get the DB handles you can add weight to with clips
    Should i get the Bowflex type dumbells?
    or a full set?
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  3. 05-02-2008, 12:00 PM #2
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    The clip DBs suck ass. Don't bother. The BowFlex are too expensive. Get these. You can probably find some used ones on Craig's List or a local used sporting goods store.

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  4. 05-02-2008, 12:03 PM #3
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    Thats what I meant by clips. lol sorry I must of worded it wrong. Alright thanks bro ill get those.
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  5. 05-02-2008, 01:32 PM #4
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    You'll need extra dumbells that can hold more weight sooner or later, but those are great for now.
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  6. 05-02-2008, 01:44 PM #5
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    I have but cant do sidebends becuse the bigger weights hit my nuts.
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  7. 05-02-2008, 01:57 PM #6
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    Hit your nuts on sidebends???
    Soreness is weakness exiting the body.
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  8. 05-02-2008, 02:09 PM #7
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    yah i put a 45 on both sides and its to big do it without hitting my nuts.
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  9. 05-02-2008, 02:29 PM #8
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    I think we're gonna need pictures to understand that problem!

    Those dumbells above are fine
    I'm 34 - when am I officially an old fart?
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  10. 05-02-2008, 03:22 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Irons77 View Post
    Hit your nuts on sidebends???
    He has huge nuts.
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  11. 05-02-2008, 07:58 PM #10
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    I have these in my house.

    Ironmaster :: Quick-Lock Dumbells :: Quick-Lock Dumbell System (75 lb set with Rack)

    I like them a lot. I feel they are the most bang for your buck when it comes to adjustable dumbbells. All metal design no plastic to break. 5-75 lbs each with the option to go to 120 for a few bucks more.
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    got to agree here with those for adjustables. i bought mine a few years ago at sears. cheap but well made. you can put a shit ton of wieght on them with out a problem.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lost Grizzly View Post
    I have these in my house.

    Ironmaster :: Quick-Lock Dumbells :: Quick-Lock Dumbell System (75 lb set with Rack)

    I like them a lot. I feel they are the most bang for your buck when it comes to adjustable dumbbells. All metal design no plastic to break. 5-75 lbs each with the option to go to 120 for a few bucks more.
    that shit is mad expensive tho.
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  14. 05-02-2008, 08:52 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by danny81 View Post
    that shit is mad expensive tho.
    Get a yob to pay for it.

    Have you priced standard dumbbell set from 5-75 lbs. It would cost you 2k or more.
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  15. 05-02-2008, 09:04 PM #14
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    I know but isnt there a cheaper version of them?
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    I'll sell you a pair of these....
    Sports Authority - Cap Barbell Olympic Solid 20-Inch Dumbbell Handle
    "A child does not learn to squat from the top down -- in other words, he does not suddenly make a conscious decision one day to squat. Actually, he is squatting one day and makes the conscious decision to stand." - Gray Cook
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lost Grizzly View Post
    Get a yob to pay for it.

    Have you priced standard dumbbell set from 5-75 lbs. It would cost you 2k or more.
    That must be for state of the art stuff right? you can buy sets and expand them up to 75lbs for way less than that in the UK - probably about $2-300
    I'm 34 - when am I officially an old fart?
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    Quote Originally Posted by JonnyStead View Post
    That must be for state of the art stuff right? you can buy sets and expand them up to 75lbs for way less than that in the UK - probably about $2-300
    Not sure what the price of steel is in the UK but it is pretty high here in the US.

    I will provide a link to the cheapest sets that can get you to 75 lbs pairs and it is way more that what I got and takes up way more space.

    CAP Hexagon Contour Handle Dumbbells

    Please provide a link for this $2-300 set. I feel ripped off paying 450 to get a set of dumbbells that go from 5-75 lbs.
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  19. 05-03-2008, 11:40 AM #18
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    Ah I see our difference! you're talking about a set of dumbells - 1 pair at 5lbs 1 pair at 10lbs etc right? I was talking about a simple set of 1" bars with twist locking at 1" plates that you slot on like the ones DOMS recommended above - sorry!
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  20. 05-03-2008, 12:30 PM #19
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    NP on the differance. I figured we wern't talking about the same thing.

    However the ones DOM showed are the cheapests, but I have never felt that safe with them. I guess that is why I have a set of them under my bed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Doublebase View Post
    I'll sell you a pair of these....
    Sports Authority - Cap Barbell Olympic Solid 20-Inch Dumbbell Handle
    how much?
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    Quote Originally Posted by danny81 View Post
    how much?
    40$ for the pair.
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  23. 05-03-2008, 05:33 PM #22
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    werd how do i mail the money to you?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lost Grizzly View Post
    NP on the differance. I figured we wern't talking about the same thing.

    However the ones DOM showed are the cheapests, but I have never felt that safe with them. I guess that is why I have a set of them under my bed.
    I honestly havent had a problem with them - the locking nut is very secure (at least on the sets I have) and I've taken them up to 88lbs without a problem. (Just to clarify thats for shrugs not curls! maybe one day!)
    I'm 34 - when am I officially an old fart?
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    Actualy looking back at the ones DOMS posted with the twist on nut would be safe. I have the ones that DoubleBase has with the collars that have the bolt that cranks down on the bar to hold the weight on. Those are the ones that scared me. The bars are stout it is just the collar that I had an issue with.
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    I agree with you entirely there Lost, if I were using those I'd be keeping my feet close together!!!
    I'm 34 - when am I officially an old fart?
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    Quote Originally Posted by danny81 View Post
    werd how do i mail the money to you?
    I'd have to see how much shipping will be.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DOMS View Post
    The clip DBs suck ass. Don't bother. The BowFlex are too expensive. Get these. You can probably find some used ones on Craig's List or a local used sporting goods store.

    have that exact model. works good danny.
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