Help with buying a weights set

haroon_awan

Hi, I'm currently doing P90X and would like to buy a weights set instead of going to the gym to do the routines (and to save money of course). I've had a look around some websites and have found that this set might be best for me: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9003156/c_1/1|category_root|Sports+and+leisure|14419152/c_2/2|14419152|Weights+and+strength+training|29022084/c_3/3|cat_29022084|Weights+and+dumbbells|14419310.htm

If the link doesn't work it includes:
6 x 1.25kg (2.75lbs)
4 x 2.5kg (5.5lbs)
6 x 5kg (11lbs)
2 x 35.5cm spinlock hollow bars with rubber sleeves.
6 x spinlock collars.
1 x 165cm spinlock bar.



As I've never used these "home" weights before I'd like to know, is it easy to change the weights during a workout or does it take too long? Can I put 2x 5kg weights on each side of the small dumbbell to make 20kg on each (eg to do 20kg curls) or can you only put 1x 5kg on the small dumbbell?

Thoughts?

nickhuffman74

You wont need a barbell. I would recommend looking at the adjustable dumbbells at walmart because you will be doing several different routines and you wont be able to do the same weight for say a tri kickback and a upright row and you dont want to slow down your routine by changing out weights. If you cant afford the adjustable weights get some cast hex dumbells in 10,15,20,25. and then purchase additional sizes as your strength increases.

Cheap and goes up to 25 lbs. But only one dumbbell per box
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Gold-s-Gym-25-lb.-Adjustable-Weight-Speed-Pack/12441626


Preferred if you have the cash
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Bowflex-SelectTech-552-Dumbbells/14660327