Adjustable dumbbells

Does anyone have a set of adjustable DBs that they love?  Hate?  What did you look for in a set? 
 
This seems like a good deal to me, with the stand for $299 and $2.95 shipping. 

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hi,
I like making dumbbells the good old fashion way. Plus think about the savings. Look at these plates and dumbbell handles.

Jeremy Ulrich
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Hey jenng,  that's exactly the set that I use (10-50 Lb).  Love em!

I like that the plates are all chromed, and the handles are slightly larger than a standard 1" grip, so they're a LOT more comfortable in your grip.

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They sell dumbbells at "Play it Again Sports" for pennies per pound.

Hey, I didnt know you were still here! 
 
What fun is a bargain?  This is my Xmas present we are talking about and R is getting a $1500 computer.  lol

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Yea, but you could use that money to buy this stuff!!!

Well, the rings were on my list, too.  Is there not a place for DBs in Crossfit?

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There's definitely a use for dumbbells in Crossfit, but you don’t really need them. You definitely don't need a full set. Pick up a pair of 25's, 35's, and 55's from play it again sports and your all set. Or better yet, buy a few kettlebells.

I would like to know if you end up with those. I have been considering purchacing the same pair. I like doing supersets and giant sets, and have serious space concerns, so I thought that would be a good option for quick changing of poundage without having 4 sets of dumbells floating around and taking up space.
And you can not beat that shipping price for sure

Just got the Bowflex SelectTech 552 w/ Stand & 5.1 Bench. Love it it's adaptability. Also because I got it for free.

I like my powerblocks
not cheap but very effective
http://powerblock.com/
 

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That does seem like a good deal, but then again most equipment seems alot cheaper in the US than here in the UK!
 
I would say yes go ahead and get them, but if you are using a barbell in your workout aswell, it may work out better to have standard dumbbells so the weights can be swapped around.
 

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TurboFit.com makes some great dumbbells if you're looking for very small increments (1.25 pounds). They go only so heavy, and therefore you may want to invest also in a set of powerblocks. I've had a set of powerblocks for 10 years and they are still like new. Conversely, I've known several people who bought the Nautilus/Bowflex spin-dial type and they've broken down (there is a piece of plastic that holds everything in place that eventually wears or breaks).

ORIGINAL: jeremy

hi,
I like making dumbbells the good old fashion way. Plus think about the savings. Look at these plates and dumbbell handles.

 
Id agree. I think the convience that a powerblock (or something similar) gives you is not worth the extra cost but this is definately down to personal preference.
 
By buying standard dumbells you have to put together yourself, you will have alot of money left over for other equipment plus this may also give you more workout options.

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It's not simply an issue of preference, but space and use. I have about $50,000 of equipment in a space 400 sq. feet, and I train a number of clients that move quickly from exercise to exercise, whether using dumbbells, cables, or machines. For home trainees who want to dicker around with adjustable dumbbells, and who have little equipment in their home, then that is fine. Otherwise...

honestly you could just get spinlock dumbells, solid steel, for like 30 bucks and the weight to go with it for and extra 60 or so. that's a big saving right there and they work just as good if not better.

you have to sweat to achieve your goals.

most select dumbless i've seen don't have a weight heavier then 60 punds, for soem ppl that is no good. for me example, i use 75 lbs for my tri ext. that why i love the spinlock db's

you have to sweat to achieve your goals.

I like my power blocks...I do not need a hard grip, and they do not rip up your hands. They are very easy to use and are mush more solid then select tech by bowflex. My only regret besides expense is that I got a set that goes to 45 pounds... but I could get a heavier starting handle so it would go 15-60 pounds, so I think I am all set.
-M

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most select dumbless i've seen don't have a weight heavier then 60 punds, for soem ppl that is no good. for me example, i use 75 lbs for my tri ext. that why i love the spinlock db's

Bowflex now has now has the SelectTech 1090's that are adjustable up to 90#. 

I have the SelectTech 552's (5# to 52.5#) and love them since they take up very little floor space, but I now wish that I had the bigger ones.

ORIGINAL: jenng

Does anyone have a set of adjustable DBs that they love?  Hate?  What did you look for in a set? 

This seems like a good deal to me, with the stand for $299 and $2.95 shipping. 

if you are willing to spend that much money, you might want to look at the bowflex one like Robert suggested. there's goes up to a much higher weight.

edit- just checked online, the bowflex prices are unreal. 400 bucks, WTH.

when i work out at home, i just use my adjustable weights. small bar, you put on whatever weight you want, and use clips.

If you are half serious about your training, you should avoid Bowflex at all costs.

ORIGINAL: kingkebabs

If you are half serious about your training, you should avoid Bowflex at all costs.

we are talking about dumbells, not the machine. a 50lb bowflex dumbell is the same as any other 50lb dumbell.

OLD FASHION WAY FTW

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Fail.

Been using TurboBell TB560 for about 4 years and still love them, no problems with mine and I'm not too gentle on them....sells on Amazon.

Yes, I do have some dumbbells I love! I have posted a bowflex selecttech dumbbells review on my site which you can read if you're interested...

I've done some eye popping workouts with those bad boys.

I haven't tried any other types of adjustable dumbbells but I can't really see it getting any easier... Pick the weight and lift. There's probably not too many different design variations you could use to achieve the same thing.

They seem reasonably robust. I have heard other people say that they're quite weak. I can't see them ever breaking, but then again, I don't go throwing my dumbbells around the room.

One negative thing is that they're annoying to move. They have to sit on their stands, so if you take them anywhere you have to dial the dumbbells up to full weight. Lift them. Take them to where you're going, go back and get the stands, put the stands where you want  them. Pick up the dumbbells again and put them on the stand.

Cheers
Tom