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UsedToBeHusky
UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
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So you all know I'm still knew to lifting. I was just curious. What is the maximum load one can lift with on a dumbbell?

I'm asking because the dumbbells that I have came with 40 lbs, but I can't get more than 4 plates on them at a time. I have some other weights that came with the barbell, but I haven't tried to use them with the short bar.

If I progress beyond the capacity of my dumbbells, what are my other options for tricep extensions?

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  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    So you all know I'm still knew to lifting. I was just curious. What is the maximum load one can lift with on a dumbbell?

    I'm asking because the dumbbells that I have came with 40 lbs, but I can't get more than 4 plates on them at a time. I have some other weights that came with the barbell, but I haven't tried to use them with the short bar.

    If I progress beyond the capacity of my dumbbells, what are my other options for tricep extensions?

    I'm not sure I fully get the question regarding maximum dumbbell lifting. Sounds like yours are the adjustable kind. I know they sell powerblocks that are basically adjustable and go up to 100lbs each if not higher.

    If you're at a standstill for tricep extensions (I'm going to assume you're doing them seated and overhead, using both hands?) I would switch to DB skullcrushers.
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    So you all know I'm still knew to lifting. I was just curious. What is the maximum load one can lift with on a dumbbell?

    I'm asking because the dumbbells that I have came with 40 lbs, but I can't get more than 4 plates on them at a time. I have some other weights that came with the barbell, but I haven't tried to use them with the short bar.

    If I progress beyond the capacity of my dumbbells, what are my other options for tricep extensions?

    I'm not sure I fully get the question regarding maximum dumbbell lifting. Sounds like yours are the adjustable kind. I know they sell powerblocks that are basically adjustable and go up to 100lbs each if not higher.

    If you're at a standstill for tricep extensions (I'm going to assume you're doing them seated and overhead, using both hands?) I would switch to DB skullcrushers.

    I do both.

    I'll look into those powerblocks. Thanks.
  • faster_than_flash
    faster_than_flash Posts: 114 Member
    To clarify - how much maximum weight can you add to a dumbell? You said you can only add 4 plates - how much does a plate weight?
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    To clarify - how much maximum weight can you add to a dumbell? You said you can only add 4 plates - how much does a plate weight?

    30 lbs at most based on what it came with. But I could load it with as much as 50 lbs.
  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
    I've seen 200lb dumbbells but I don't think I'll be using those any time soon.

    If I were in the business of buying new adjustable DBs, I'd get these: http://www.ironmaster.com/Quick-Lock-Dumbbells/

    They're nice because they sell kits to keep increasing the capacities all the way to 165lbs. They seem pretty reliable too, and they sell an ez-curl bar, a straight barbell and even a kettlebell that takes the same blocks of weights so you can actually get a pretty good setup that wouldn't take up almost any space.

    Of course, for the price you could probably get a decent oly barbell setup (used). Depends on what you're looking for I guess.

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