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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2018 0:45:58 GMT
I've been checking around for some adjustable dumbbells. I have hex dumbbbells from 5lbs to 20 lbs. I know many ways to make these feel heavier. I also have the Sierra Cables. But I wouldn't mind getting adjustable DBs with more poundages and getting rid of the hex DBs. I think it would be cheaper if I could sell the hex ones and get adjustables. Any recommendations for DBs?
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Post by Bruce Tackett on May 20, 2018 1:40:59 GMT
This is what I use 1" PVC cut to 6" with a 1" x 14" wood dowel running through it. The collars are 1" utility hose cut to 1 1/2" with hose clamps around them. They don't budge. One dumbbell costs practically pocket change. And then all you have to get are plates.
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May 20, 2018 1:51:07 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2018 1:51:07 GMT
Whiffet was right you are a bloody genius when it comes to equipment. Thanks, I'm going to use this. Now because I haven't been in the weight game for so long I have probably a stupid question. Are the Olympic plates the ones with the inch hole?
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May 20, 2018 1:58:05 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2018 1:58:05 GMT
Yeah Bruce was a dumb question. Seen it on the internet that standard has the one inch hole.
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Post by Bruce Tackett on May 20, 2018 2:53:02 GMT
Dumb question? Like my Mother used to say, "The only dumb question is the one asked by a dumb person".
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Post by Bruce Tackett on May 20, 2018 2:58:28 GMT
Do you have a ratchet wrench set? The hose clamps are best tightened up with a ratchet wrench. Don't over tighten them or they'll strip. Have several extras on hand in case you need them. They're inexpensive. Also, these aren't exactly quick change collars. Plan to have a few sets of dumbbells of different weights. Chances are you'd only be using two sets, maybe three.
If, for some reason, you decide to go with commercial dumbbells, don't get the spin locks. Those suckers never stay tightened up.
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2018 7:09:02 GMT
I was going to recommend the opposite! I'd say get spin locks as you know the weight will never fall off -- even if the locking part is facing the ground.
I'm guessing that Bruce finds it irritating that they allow the weights to spin freely, but I fine that more comfortable. Guess it depends what you get used to.
If you get a basic barbell and dumbbell set with up to 100 pounds then you'll have enough weight for great workouts.
I've had my spinklock bars for 18 years and they're still just as good as new. Never any worries the weights will fall off if doings say a goblet squat when I'm holding the plates.
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Post by Bruce Tackett on May 20, 2018 15:31:52 GMT
So, there ya go. Two ways of looking at it. Whatever you get, it's not that expensive in the grand scheme of things, and it's a one-time only investment.
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2018 16:21:36 GMT
The worse are definitely those red plastic ones with a plastic screw. The sort that come with the cheap York vinyl weight sets.
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Post by Bruce Tackett on May 20, 2018 16:43:13 GMT
They use those cheap plastic frawl pins.
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2018 17:48:56 GMT
You're right Bruce it is a one time investment. I would like to have more space so I'm not sure if I want to have a bunch of DBs. I'll save the money and check out the one Whiffet was talking about. The stupidest thing I ever did was sell my Olympic plates and all the hex dumbbells I had because I listen to Blue Speedo. I remember those old sand and cement plastic ones. Anyway I think a couple of dumbbells that could go up to 50 lbs each would be a good investment for me. Weights, cables and calisthenics have been working really well for me.
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Post by Bruce Tackett on May 20, 2018 18:06:08 GMT
"Weights, cables and calthenics" are King!
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2018 18:09:28 GMT
I like self resistance and isometrics but these things make Your muscles look differant.
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Post by Bruce Tackett on May 20, 2018 18:18:09 GMT
I like isos and self resistance, too. Just do it all - enthusiastically!
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Post by fastfor40 on May 20, 2018 20:42:18 GMT
I have to agree with the person who described your dumbbell construction as ingenious...
First; you make an Isometric belt that is light years ahead of anything else in existence...
And now you come up with this dumbbell how-to.
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