Dumbbells...

ReluctantKiller
ReluctantKiller Posts: 21
edited November 10 in Fitness and Exercise
On average, are the "adjustable" dumbbells durable enough for day to day use, or are they more of a take it with you when travelling type deal?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Adjustable_Dumbbells_50_lbs.jpg

this type of thing i mean.

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  • addisondisease2
    addisondisease2 Posts: 348 Member
    Since you haven't told us your goal, i am guessing you have none. So yes these dumbbells will do fine.
  • ReluctantKiller
    ReluctantKiller Posts: 21
    Ermm... for a doorstop?... Seriously though... I want to start incorporating more strength training in my efforts (I'm tired of being one of the "elliptical jockies" at my gym), but I would like to at least figure out what I'm doing with some sort of weight training before I show up and wander around the weight room aimlessly....

    In other words, maybe my question should have been "how do I start adding strength training in my routine without looking like a jack@$$?"
  • addisondisease2
    addisondisease2 Posts: 348 Member
    Pick a routine, learn the proper form of the 6 major lifts, get strong.

    Routines:
    Starting Strength - Mark Rippetoe
    5x5 - just google it
    5/3/1 - Wendler

    6 major lifts ALL weight lifters should know and do:
    Squat
    Dead-lift
    Bench Press
    Over Head Press
    Snatch
    Clean & Jerk

    Eat Right:
    Wanna get really strong don't care how you look: Eat 4,000+ calories daily lift 5 - 6 times a week
    Wanna get kind of strong and look decent: Eat at maintenance get enough protein, lift 4-5 times a week
    Don't care how strong you are just want to look respectable for summer: Eat 500 calories less than maintenance daily lift 3 times a week, cardio 1-2 times a week.
  • dport7
    dport7 Posts: 123 Member
    On average, are the "adjustable" dumbbells durable enough for day to day use, or are they more of a take it with you when travelling type deal?

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Adjustable_Dumbbells_50_lbs.jpg

    this type of thing i mean.

    Iv'e been using the Reboch sport pac for 2 years on and off. they have held up fine, no problems what so ever. I', not a heavy lifter, so the 25 pound max is ok for me too.

    Hope this helps.
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