Anyone here used that dumbell that has changeable weights? EDIT: Clarrification first post

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I've seen pics in magazines - you add plates to it to change the weight, but it's a dumbell. I can't remember what it's called or find it on google. A decent dumbell set would cost me about $500, whereas I'm sure these are a heck of a lot cheaper!

EDIT: I think I was not clear because I forgot about the old type of dumbells - I'm not talking about the type you buy in walmart with the red twist collar and they don't go up very heavy. Yeah I've used those before - this one I'm talking about I've seen in magazines - it's basically a block and it has some color coding for the weights and you put what looks to be square or weirdly shaped weights on it. I think they can go up very heavy.
 
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Yea, I've got them at home. Definitely prefer a real dumbell set, but for the money it works alot better. Make sure you get one with screw-on collars rather than like a sliding one held with a screw....if you are doing exercises that put the dumbell perpendicular to the floor, the screw-ons don't always hold.
 
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Originally posted by: Deeko
Yea, I've got them at home. Definitely prefer a real dumbell set, but for the money it works alot better. Make sure you get one with screw-on collars rather than like a sliding one held with a screw....if you are doing exercises that put the dumbell perpendicular to the floor, the screw-ons don't always hold.
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You said to get one with screw ons but then said that the screw ons don't always hold? ;)

How quick are these to change and do the weights flop around or anything? What are these called?

I wouldn't want to be doing lat pull overs and have half a dumbell worth of plates slam into my face.

 
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err....let me reword that :) There are ones with a collar that you screw directly onto the end of the dumnell. Those = good. The other kind, the bar is NOT threaded, you slide the collar on, and it has a screw in the side, which you tighten to hold it on. Those = bad. Any more clear?

The threaded type take longer to change, but they hold MUCH MUCH better.
 
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I wouldn't want to be doing lat pull overs and have half a dumbell worth of plates slam into my face.
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Pussy..J/K

I was able to get a whole set of regular Dumbells just be searching Garage Sales and going to "Play It Again Sports" for used equipment. In fact I had a full gym from doing that.

 
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I got myself a *decent* weider dumbell set and wrack from Sam's Club for about $240. Weights go from 5 pounds up to 45 pounds in 5 pound increments. They are nice because they have the rubber coating on them so they don't chip as easily or hurt walls/trim/ect as bad.
 
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i have those at home and those works perfectly for me. It's a THREADED type and it's very safe.

I don't know what those call, hmmm dumbell?
 
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Originally posted by: vi_edit
I got myself a *decent* weider dumbell set and wrack from Sam's Club for about $240. Weights go from 5 pounds up to 45 pounds in 5 pound increments. They are nice because they have the rubber coating on them so they don't chip as easily or hurt walls/trim/ect as bad.
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not bad, but 45...meh...
 
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I use the threaded ones also...kind of a pain to change but thats the only thing I have to say that is bad about them...now to find me a cheap incline bench....fs/ft anyone?
 
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Originally posted by: Skoorb


I wouldn't want to be doing lat pull overs and have half a dumbell worth of plates slam into my face.
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Pussy..J/K

I was able to get a whole set of regular Dumbells just be searching Garage Sales and going to "Play It Again Sports" for used equipment. In fact I had a full gym from doing that.
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Yeah I was there last week and priced out a set. Everything I want with real dumbells will cost me about $1200. That covers a healthy set of dumbells, the dumbell rack, an olympic bar and 300 lbs ($99 for the bar and weights!) and also a squat rack with lat pull down and an adjustable flat/incline bench as well.

Used I could probably shave off a lot though. I've had a dream for years to turn a garage into a real capable gym and if we're going to be buying a house soon I can turn it into a reality. I am going to have mirrors and 1-2 cardio peaces of equipment and the full deal in equipment so that I can get a proper full body free weight workout. I will add bits and peaces like preacher curl bench as money comes in.

 
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not bad, but 45...meh...
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I'm about ready to spring for heavyier. I'm not all gung ho in my lifting so I don't have a lot of need for heavier. But I could use some 50's and 55's. That will hold me over for a while. I can get them for $.44 a pound.
 
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Originally posted by: vi_edit
not bad, but 45...meh...
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I'm about ready to spring for heavyier. I'm not all gung ho in my lifting so I don't have a lot of need for heavier. But I could use some 50's and 55's. That will hold me over for a while. I can get them for $.44 a pound.
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Depends on what you are doing. If you are just doing like curling, its ok...but if you are looking to do any presses or tricep extensions or anything, you'd need more
 
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Depends on what you are doing. If you are just doing like curling, its ok...but if you are looking to do any presses or tricep extensions or anything, you'd need more
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Not everyone is a little beefcake :) (nor want's to be)

I'm more of a high rep guy and don't go for high weights. 55 pounds on the flat bench is a pretty good amount for me. If I was doing 55 pounds with dumbells, that'd be roughly 180-190 pounds on regular barbell press for me. That's my body weight and good enough for me.
 
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Originally posted by: vi_edit
Depends on what you are doing. If you are just doing like curling, its ok...but if you are looking to do any presses or tricep extensions or anything, you'd need more
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Not everyone is a little beefcake :) (nor want's to be)

I'm more of a high rep guy and don't go for high weights. 55 pounds on the flat bench is a pretty good amount for me. If I was doing 55 pounds with dumbells, that'd be roughly 180-190 pounds on regular barbell press for me. That's my body weight and good enough for me.
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haha, I'm not a little beefcake, I weight 140 pounds! Pretty strong for my size though. Flat bench I start with 55 or 60 pound dumbells for reps of 12, and I do pyramid sets. Some exercises, like shrugs and tricep extensions though, I need at least 70.
 
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how much does something like that go for?
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I paid $210 for it. It's commercial quality though (read VERY BEEFY) and is built like a build like a brick sh!thouse. Also comes with a lifetime warranty. If the padding cover gets nasty and split I just call up for a new one and snap it into place.
 
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Deeko I had not seen those before - they aren't what I was talking about either but they do look very good and cost effective :)

vi_edt that does look like a sturdy bench - how does the leg extension aspect of it work? $210 is more than twice what you can pay for a junky one but I think it's worth it. I've used those things in the past and they suck. Gym quality sturdiness is what u need!
 
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vi_edt that does look like a sturdy bench - how does the leg extension aspect of it work? $210 is more than twice what you can pay for a junky one but I think it's worth it. I've used those things in the past and they suck. Gym quality sturdiness is what u need!
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It's not a leg extension. It's just a leg cradle to keep you planted when you are doing decline or military press. I liked this one because most incline/decline/flat benches have a huge gap between the bench itself and the butt pad that usually hit me right where my but would sit causing a really bad bow in my back. Not comfortable, and terrible for form. This one has a bench that is about 8" longer than others and my entire upper body can fit on the bench without having to bridge the gap to the other pad.
 
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Skoorb is this kinda what you're talking about?
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I use to use some similar to that when I lifted with my brother in law and a former Mr. Arkansas/Chicago Cop... biggest guy I've ever met. ;)
Anyway his had 5 handles arranged like the #5 on a die. One in each corner, then one down the center. All padded. You used a pin on the side to select the weight you wanted (color coded).
I hope that's close because I have no idea what the things are called... I was looking for them a couple weeks ago for my brother in law and couldn't find them.
 
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