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Questions tagged [dumbbells]

Dumbbells are small bars with added weights at both ends that are normally used with one hand. Depending on the type of dumbbell these weights are fixed or interchangeable. They are used for weight lifting or strength endurance exercises.

Handle lengths of dumbbells vary, but are around 30-40cm (11-16"). Weights are fixed to the bar or changeable, starting from a few hundred grams up to ones physical limits.

Questions are about everything that is related to dumbbells, eg equipment questions or exercise recommendations.
Related tags are for the long dual handed type of bar or for a type of weight with a ring shaped handle.

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What are the pros and cons of these 3 types of dumbbells?

I'm about to buy a set of dumbbells. I am choosing between Spinlock dumbbells: Rubberized Hex Dumbbells: or Cap Barbell Dumbbells. I can't tell if there are advantages or disadvantages to each type outside of the price. Could someone give a…
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How to pick up and rack dumbbells safely?

My current gym has no barbells, only dumbbells. I'm continuing my Starting Strength program of squats, bench press, overhead press, and a dumbbell dead lift. But, I have trouble racking and carrying the weights when doing squats, and picking them…
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What weight dumbbells should I buy?

I asked this question about how to build some basic muscle. Based on the answers I think I will buy some dumbbells, but I am not sure what weight to buy. My height is 184cm(just over 6 feet) and weight is 80kg(180 pounds). Should I go just by feel…
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name of this exercise

I search for the name of this exercices : (I am very strong in drawings) the arm is against the body with the dumbbell in suspension keep the elbow glued to the body and raise the forearm we finish the movement with the dumbbell aligned to our…
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Tightening Dumbbells

What are some good methods of tightening bolts on dumbbells? This is not directly related to fitness or nutrition, but most people here have likely encountered loose weights at the gym. Our dumbbells take Allen cap screws. When tightening the screws…
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What are the Alternatives of One Arm Dumbbell Row?

I have recently started using from last one month. After getting up from beginner level, I am moving to alternatives of few exercise. I am asking this to know about One arm dumbbell row alternatives. Recently I asked one of Gym friend and he…
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PowerBlocks Sport 9.0 Exp Expansion Options

I recently picked up an older pair of PowerBlocks (Sport 9.0 Exp). PowerBlocks no longer makes the expansions (stage 2 or stage 3) for my model. Does anyone know of another model of PowerBlocks that would be compatible with mine?
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What is Olympic dumbbell?

What is olympic dumbbell? Is it a kind of dumbbell or just a dumbbell brand name? Is it something different from ordinary dumbbell?
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Dumbell routine issue

Been doing weights the last few weeks now. Leaving my ego at the door - I'm a small build kinda guy. I started off at 5kg then worked my way up to 10. I'm currently doing 8-12 reps of bicep curls, hammer curl and concentration curls but I'm beat…
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Which side to begin with, doing alternating exercises?

When doing alternating dumbbell exercises where you only work one side at a time, holding only one dumbbell, eg Dumbbell Rows or Kroc Rows, which side should I start with? I've taken a look at some videos and most people start with their right side.…
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Breathing technique when doing the across bench dumbbell pull over to minimize injury and maximize hypertrophy

Follow up to this question, I'd like to ask how are we supposed to breath when doing this exercise? Normally when there is a chest related movement, we have to do the valsalva maneveur but I heard that the major point of this exercise is to get the…
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Neck getting tired in across bench dumbbell pull over

I'm trying to do the pull over variant like in the above pic, and one issue I have is, when doing it, I feel my neck is getting exhausted faster than anything else. Am I doing something wrong or is this a part of the lift?
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How much does an empty iron adjustable hand dumbbell weigh?

How much does the stick (bar) by itself weigh? The bars (2) can be shown in the picture
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