ChaLean Extreme - where to get dumbbells?

Francl27

I've checked craigslist and the local used sports equipment shop, no luck. I don't really want to spend a ton of money, considering I want to buy the program as well. Any tip of a place that sells decent quality ones for a decent price? or that has coupons etc? I'm not starting until September.

I have a barbell but somehow don't think it's going to do it for ChaLean Extreme.

mickeyullrich

Walmart sells adjustable dumbbells..they are Gold's gym brand. They are not the best, as they can be tricky to adjust quickly, but they are not as expensive as the others and they get the job done. That is what I have used for ChaLean Extreme....I am asking for Power Blocks or Select Techs for my 40th birthday :0)! Hope that helps !

nehtaeh

This is what Heather and I have, and probably what pp is talking about, http://www.walmart.com/ip/Gold-s-Gym-SpaceSaver-25-lb-Single-Dumbbell/21695182.

Francl27

Yeah these should work. I just kinda wish it was on amazon as I have gift cards!

contingencyplan

For most women I know 25 lbs does not cut it for chalean extreme.

nehtaeh

Really? Cause I couldn't see having more than 25lbs. I could do more for some of the lower body moves but my hands can barely hold the 25 lbs.

mickeyullrich

I have not used more than 25lbs per weight either.....don't see that happening anytime soon except maybe for the lunges and squats. Then again, I just started working out in April, but even ChaLean doesn't go much heavier than 30lbs.

nehtaeh

You could just search on amazon - search for adjustable dumbbells. I know when I was looking I did look there. They might be a little more expensive but if you have gift cards then it might be worth it to just go through that site. 50 pounders will be more money obviously. These ones I posted can go in 2.5 pound increments after the 5 pounds of the dumbbell itself. You'll want to look at the increments as well if you think that'll make a difference.

jmcreynolds91

We got ours from ****s sporting goods. We got dumbbells then a bunch of weight to put on.

hballack

Do you need a set of 2 or just one for the program?

segwayne

While not part of an exercise DVD or anything, I have taken to walking carrying a pair of 5 pound dumbbells. It's amazing how heavy these tiny 5 pound dumbbells get after swinging them around for a mile or so...

Yeah, I know... Wimpy.. Yeah, I get it, but hey, it's something to consider if you want/need to work out your arms.

cutchro

Try buying your dumbbells in pieces... Maybe this payday buy 1 and next payday buy the match? They typically run a little over $1 per pound at Walmart.

nehtaeh

Do you need a set of 2 or just one for the program?

You do need two for the program.

contingencyplan

Really? Cause I couldn't see having more than 25lbs. I could do more for some of the lower body moves but my hands can barely hold the 25 lbs.

If grip is the limiting factor wear lifting gloves Trust me it helps.

hballack

Thanks shamrock14! I bought Chalean extreme on ebay but am waiting to start it until I move and have more space (probably September). I knew that I needed equipment but was putting it off until the time comes.

nehtaeh

Really? Cause I couldn't see having more than 25lbs. I could do more for some of the lower body moves but my hands can barely hold the 25 lbs.

If grip is the limiting factor wear lifting gloves Trust me it helps.

Not grip but my hands hurt when I have that much weight. I've talked to others who have the same issue and gloves haven't helped. It might be my hands. I'm also ok with sticking to 25 lbs on the few moves that I might be able to go higher...that or I'll invest in some stand alone 30's someday.

contingencyplan

Personally if it were me I would wait until I had enough set aside for a set of proper powerblock or bowflex adjustable dumbbells. The reason being is because you're spending less in the long run. Buying a weight set that is exclusively for use with ChaLEAN Extreme is a band-aid. You will eventually progress past it and you will want weights that can advance with you.

segwayne

>> Not grip but my hands hurt when I have that much weight. I've talked to others who have the same issue
>> and gloves haven't helped. It might be my hands.

Not an instant fix, but you might consider using a set of those "stress balls" (little rubber squeeze balls) to strengthen your hands as you go.

Witchdoctor58

I bought the Bowflex ones. I think of it as infrastructure...it's a one-time investment in my health. Having the adjustables made a big difference.

I found that I wasted so much money on stupid stuff...like buying coffee at a stand, or impulse items at a store, and so I decided to bring lunch to work (healthier anyway), rent movies instead of going out, borrow library books instead of buying, etc, and the $ quickly adds up to the point that a person can painlessly buy the equipment.

nehtaeh

Thanks shamrock14! I bought Chalean extreme on ebay but am waiting to start it until I move and have more space (probably September). I knew that I needed equipment but was putting it off until the time comes.

The program typically comes with bands, you can also buy those if you want. I prefer weights but she does show you how to use the bands.

nehtaeh

>> Not grip but my hands hurt when I have that much weight. I've talked to others who have the same issue
>> and gloves haven't helped. It might be my hands.

Not an instant fix, but you might consider using a set of those "stress balls" (little rubber squeeze balls) to strengthen your hands as you go.

That would probably help. Thanks!

Francl27

I'm just curious what kind of results to expect from bands though. Has anyone tried it?

My issue with the $300 dumbbells (apart from the price, obviously) is really that I highly doubt I'll ever need 50 lbs weights. But yeah 25 lbs might be low... I'm already doing squats with a bit over 15 lbs on each side for a lot more reps. At the same time, I'm still losing weight and haven't noticed much difference in what I can lift with my barbell in the last 2 months, so I doubt I'll be able to increase my weights significantly with this program either.

I don't suppose they sell 30-40lbs adjustable dumbbells anywhere?

nehtaeh

I don't care for the bands so I didn't even try.

The object of CLX is to lift heavy for low reps. You are supposed to push yourself to reach failure in those low reps, so you might surprise yourself and need more, especially for lower body moves.

I don't know if they sell 30-40 lbs adjustables but they do sell 30 pound weights. With 25 lbs adjustables it might be worth it to just get the 50s. You can find cheaper 50s than the selectechs if you want. It's all preference. It wasn't worth the extra to buy 30 pound standalones or get higher than 25 lbs adjustables so I am good with stopping at 25. You just have to decide what you want, and what you want to spend.