Set of weights: clamp-ons or screw-ons?

[paulney]

So, I got myself a set of dumbells at Sportmart (30 pounds for $39). The set uses nuts that screw on a bar to hold the wights in place. I've used the set for a couple of days, and it was a PITA swapping plates in and out.

Tonight I went into the store and noticed, they have a 110 pound set with a barbell bar and 2 dumbell bars for just 10 bucks more. So, I was like OMGWTF I was ripped! Returned the dumbell set immediately and got myself a 110 set. The thing is, there were 2 types: with clamp-ons and with screw-ons (nuts).

Since nuts turned out to be cumbersome, I chose a set with clamp-ons. I've just tried them, and they aren't the greatest thing in the world either. Plus, it got me thiking: when the springs get weak, will the clamp-on just slide off? Maybe, screw ons are a better idea after all?

What do you people use?

 

[HappyPuppy]

You don't like your nuts so you used clamps on them? You need some serious therapy.

 

[paulney]

Beefcake! Beefcake!

 

[illustri]

Unless you look like this why are you really worried? I'd just use the clamps so I don't have to fiddle with the screw-ons.

am I the only one turned on by that sentence?

 

[TheInvincibleMustard]

Go ask Trygve ... he seems to workout (specifically referencing the pic where he shows Nik that it is, in fact, his desk ... posted ~11/23 6:40pm for postage place)

Honestly, I have NFC.

 

[paulney]

Daaamn. That thread spells ownage.

 

[Conky]

You can get some separate clamps that aren't the cheap stuff you get with a 110 pound set.

I recommend acquiring several sets of dumbbells. I started with a pair of 25's a few years ago that I still use a lot and also have sets of 40's 50' and 60's. I end up using the 25's most of the time as you really only need a few sets a week to maintain some muscle strength(curls and shoulder presses)... the others are good too but tend to make you sweat after more than a set or two.

 

[KingNothing]

Any clamping system that works on friction alone will fail eventually.

 

[paulney]

Cool, thanks!

 

[TechnoKid]

I like the metal screw on holder but hate the plastic ones; the plastic ones bind and i cannot spin them on and off very easily. I have a 100# set that uses metal for the long bar thing and plastic ones for the dumbells, its the smaller holes ones, not olympic sized weights.

what i do need to get is a bench and an inclined bench.

 

[TheInvincibleMustard]

Originally posted by: paulney
Daaamn. That thread spells ownage.

Yes. Yes it does.

 

[paulney]

Originally posted by: TechnoKid
I like the metal screw on holder but hate the plastic ones; the plastic ones bind and i cannot spin them on and off very easily. I have a 100# set that uses metal for the long bar thing and plastic ones for the dumbells, its the smaller holes ones, not olympic sized weights.

what i do need to get is a bench and an inclined bench.

Today I actually found a bench I like: it turns into flat and incline, and even back-inclined bench, too. There are 2 types: one with the armrest for bicep curl, and one with the extension for the legs. Both are $129. No barbell stands, but that's what I like: I'm limited on space in my garage, so I need to fold the bench and stow it away.