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affordable and reliable dumbbells? - 1/12/2005 2:57:17 PM
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usmczig
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i don't have the option of going to a gym regularly, but the only thing i really need for now is a small but somewhat comprehensive set of dumbbells. i'm not looking for uber weight either, 30 or 25 and below should be just fine.
thanks :)
edit: after some browsing, i'm thinking a pair each of 15 and 25lbs, of these: http://www.bodytrends.com/products/weights/gymbell.htm
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RE: affordable and reliable dumbbells? - 1/12/2005 3:46:35 PM
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usmczig
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owww my wallet *cries*
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RE: affordable and reliable dumbbells? - 1/12/2005 7:15:29 PM
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cpl
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Why not just get a set of weights with dumbbell handles? You can adjust the amount of weight that way, it's a lot cheaper and much more versatile than a whole set- Sure it's a pain to change the plates sometimes, but I don't think us lifters should allow ourselves to be lazy when we're in the weight room- Right?
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RE: affordable and reliable dumbbells? - 1/13/2005 6:34:11 AM
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A switch ****!! What a great idea! I have a set of interchangeables and I hate them because I like to smack my weights together at the top and squeeze them. That just trashes these things. I saw a decent set with a rack at Sam's for $300. They went up to 40 pounds I believe. I considered it, but I rarely work out at home anymore.
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RE: affordable and reliable dumbbells? - 1/13/2005 7:57:51 AM
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Naviator
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Add a hundred bucks for shipping. Wow. What a great deal. Looks like it's perfect for the guy who drives the Viper and pays for the $2.50 gas. Betcha I could make them rust.
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RE: affordable and reliable dumbbells? - 1/13/2005 8:34:25 AM
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And gee, they top out at 52.5lbs. WOOT!!!! Not worth the time of day for me. Geez. Let's see gym membership at $35 a month for access to a wide range of fun toys or $500 for very limited dumbbells.
I've toyed with creating a home gym but I just can't see it right now.
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RE: affordable and reliable dumbbells? - 1/13/2005 8:30:42 PM
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usmczig
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i found out that at the local Sport Mart, standard hex dumbbells are quite cheap. i got my pair of 15s and my pair of 25s (mainly for my delts and alternating chest work) at 8 for each 15 and 12 for each 25.
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RE: affordable and reliable dumbbells? - 1/15/2005 12:03:08 PM
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WDNinABQ
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PowerBlock Dumbbells
Have never tried them but always liked the idea. You can expand. It's quick to switch the weight and that is what I would want. I had a dumbbell set long ago and doing a drop set or switching between wasy annoying.
Have 'em. Love 'em. Would recommend them to anyone.
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RE: affordable and reliable dumbbells? - 6/15/2005 9:26:09 PM
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hcr250
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i have the powerblock, love em
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RE: affordable and reliable dumbbells? - 6/17/2005 6:59:10 PM
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Moto7387
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Just buy regular dumbells, they're expensive at first but will last forever.
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