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Might be slightly over, but some cheap loadable dumbbells. I was never a weights guy, but these made it so I could get a simple workout in at home between meeti

by jjice 4y ago

Might be slightly over, but some cheap loadable dumbbells. I was never a weights guy, but these made it so I could get a simple workout in at home between meetings. They are annoying to change weights on, but everything is just a solid piece of metal, so they'll last forever. I'm by no means a strong guy, but I've significantly increased the weight I can lift over the course of the last year. For me, it's really awesome. My biceps and triceps have also gotten way more defined and it's really cool when people notice. Feels good to see a more physically defined body in the mirror.

bonestamp2 4y ago
Similar story here! I got the PRCTZ brand dumbbell from walmart (online). I just got one ($75), and it's adjustable from 5-25lbs (they have a heavier version too). I started playing online video games with a friend and his son, and they do one exercise between each game. Pushups, sit ups, dumbbells, etc. After a 90 minute gaming session, I've also done one circuit of exercises.
WXLCKNO 4y ago
This is a fun one because it can scale below and above 200. If you the loadable dumbbells (like Pepin) then yeah it's a bit of a pain but at least they can be expanded. I got the 5 to 90 lbs powerblocks (700 Canadian used..) but with the way they are built I'll be able to use them 50 years from now. Just a solid long term purchase.
- jjice 4y ago
  The fast change on the powerblocks (and a few other adjustable dumbbells) is such a big selling point. Huge win over the loadable ones I have.
  - WXLCKNO 4y ago
    Definitely, I really enjoy the powerblocks. There are few things that are buy it for life anymore but weights seem to fit that category.
freedomben 4y ago
Space is tight for me, so I bought the "Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells" on Amazon. They were like $300 for a pair, which was more than I wanted to spend, but they are super convenient and versatile.
- cscheid 4y ago
  Just another upvote for these. They're great if you don't have room for a dumbbell rack, and (of course) they're lighter than the standard dumbbell set.

by jjice 4y ago

bonestamp2 4y ago

Similar story here! I got the PRCTZ brand dumbbell from walmart (online). I just got one ($75), and it's adjustable from 5-25lbs (they have a heavier version too). I started playing online video games with a friend and his son, and they do one exercise between each game. Pushups, sit ups, dumbbells, etc. After a 90 minute gaming session, I've also done one circuit of exercises.

WXLCKNO 4y ago

This is a fun one because it can scale below and above 200. If you the loadable dumbbells (like Pepin) then yeah it's a bit of a pain but at least they can be expanded. I got the 5 to 90 lbs powerblocks (700 Canadian used..) but with the way they are built I'll be able to use them 50 years from now. Just a solid long term purchase.

jjice 4y ago
The fast change on the powerblocks (and a few other adjustable dumbbells) is such a big selling point. Huge win over the loadable ones I have.
- WXLCKNO 4y ago
  Definitely, I really enjoy the powerblocks. There are few things that are buy it for life anymore but weights seem to fit that category.

freedomben 4y ago

Space is tight for me, so I bought the "Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells" on Amazon. They were like $300 for a pair, which was more than I wanted to spend, but they are super convenient and versatile.

cscheid 4y ago
Just another upvote for these. They're great if you don't have room for a dumbbell rack, and (of course) they're lighter than the standard dumbbell set.