Dumbells for home gym

danny81 · 05-02-2008, 11:56 AM

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?

**DOMS** · 05-02-2008, 12:00 PM

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.

danny81 · 05-02-2008, 12:03 PM

Thats what I meant by clips. lol sorry I must of worded it wrong. Alright thanks bro ill get those.

Witchblade · 05-02-2008, 01:32 PM

You'll need extra dumbells that can hold more weight sooner or later, but those are great for now.

danny81 · 05-02-2008, 01:44 PM

I have but cant do sidebends becuse the bigger weights hit my nuts.

Irons77 · 05-02-2008, 01:57 PM

Hit your nuts on sidebends???

danny81 · 05-02-2008, 02:09 PM

yah i put a 45 on both sides and its to big do it without hitting my nuts.

JonnyStead · 05-02-2008, 02:29 PM

I think we're gonna need pictures to understand that problem!

Those dumbells above are fine

min0 lee · 05-02-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Irons77

Hit your nuts on sidebends???

He has huge nuts.

Lost Grizzly · 05-02-2008, 07:58 PM

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.

tomuchgear · 05-02-2008, 08:40 PM

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.

danny81 · 05-02-2008, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lost Grizzly

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.

Lost Grizzly · 05-02-2008, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by danny81

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.

danny81 · 05-02-2008, 09:04 PM

I know but isnt there a cheaper version of them?

Doublebase · 05-03-2008, 07:53 AM

I'll sell you a pair of these....
Sports Authority - Cap Barbell Olympic Solid 20-Inch Dumbbell Handle

JonnyStead · 05-03-2008, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Lost Grizzly

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

Lost Grizzly · 05-03-2008, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JonnyStead

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.

JonnyStead · 05-03-2008, 11:40 AM

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!

Lost Grizzly · 05-03-2008, 12:30 PM

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.

danny81 · 05-03-2008, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doublebase

I'll sell you a pair of these....
Sports Authority - Cap Barbell Olympic Solid 20-Inch Dumbbell Handle

how much?

Doublebase · 05-03-2008, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danny81

how much?

40$ for the pair.

danny81 · 05-03-2008, 05:33 PM

werd how do i mail the money to you?

JonnyStead · 05-03-2008, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lost Grizzly

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!)

Lost Grizzly · 05-03-2008, 07:11 PM

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.

JonnyStead · 05-04-2008, 04:37 AM

I agree with you entirely there Lost, if I were using those I'd be keeping my feet close together!!!

Doublebase · 05-04-2008, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danny81

werd how do i mail the money to you?

I'd have to see how much shipping will be.

natural^ · 05-04-2008, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

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.

05-02-2008, 11:56 AM	#1
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05-02-2008, 12:03 PM	#3
danny81 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,282	Thats what I meant by clips. lol sorry I must of worded it wrong. Alright thanks bro ill get those.
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05-02-2008, 01:32 PM	#4
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05-02-2008, 01:44 PM	#5
danny81 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,282	I have but cant do sidebends becuse the bigger weights hit my nuts.
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05-02-2008, 02:09 PM	#7
danny81 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,282	yah i put a 45 on both sides and its to big do it without hitting my nuts.
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05-02-2008, 02:29 PM	#8
JonnyStead Good old English grit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: England Posts: 374 Photos: 4	I think we're gonna need pictures to understand that problem! Those dumbells above are fine
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05-02-2008, 07:58 PM	#10
Lost Grizzly Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 44	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.

05-02-2008, 08:40 PM	#11
tomuchgear gettin there Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 1,065 Photos: 2	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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05-02-2008, 09:04 PM	#14
danny81 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,282	I know but isnt there a cheaper version of them?
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05-03-2008, 11:40 AM	#18
JonnyStead Good old English grit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: England Posts: 374 Photos: 4	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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05-03-2008, 12:30 PM	#19
Lost Grizzly Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 44	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.

05-03-2008, 05:33 PM	#22
danny81 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,282	werd how do i mail the money to you?
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05-03-2008, 07:11 PM	#24
Lost Grizzly Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 44	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.

05-04-2008, 04:37 AM	#25
JonnyStead Good old English grit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: England Posts: 374 Photos: 4	I agree with you entirely there Lost, if I were using those I'd be keeping my feet close together!!!
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