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Which dumbbell weight shall I get? Argos.

10 replies

Rollerbird · 07/07/2020 20:09

Borrowed some 10kg from the gym which I have had to now return.
I am looking to buy my own set.
I don't know whether to get 10 kg or 15kg...
I'm sort of in between weights.
I can strict press 10 but not 15 (can push press this or clean or snatch it (single)
If I get the 15 I can't use it for anything like a front raise or lateral. Also can't lift for a renegade row. But I can do bent over rows, straight leg deadlift or overhead holds.
Should I get the 10 that I can use for what I want now, or the 15 which I can work up to, but can still use for some things now?
Am thinking of the hex dumbells on argos which are £40 for a pair of 10s or £60 for a pair of 15s.
This sounds very cheap for hex dumbbells. Has anyone used these before? The gym dumbbells obviously were decent ones.

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lljkk · 07/07/2020 20:12

link? Don't you want something you can vary the weight. I think the ones DD uses I got for about £20 on argos, variable weight set up.

Aquamarine1029 · 07/07/2020 20:13

I would get the 10 and up your reps. After a month or two of that, then get the 15. The in between stage can be frustrating! I wouldn't push yourself too hard with the 15 because you certainly don't want to injure yourself.

Rollerbird · 07/07/2020 20:16

I definitely don't want round ones.
This is because if I hold them on the floor in a press up position and lift them up for example, or pass sideways in front of me, they will roll away.
I was looking at possibly these:
www.argos.co.uk/product/8249540

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dementedpixie · 07/07/2020 20:18

You'll be lucky if they're in stock just now

Rollerbird · 07/07/2020 20:20

@dementedpixie they actually are in - showing as limited stock. I was surprised.

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lljkk · 07/07/2020 20:30

Agree with Aquamarine about more reps lower weight is safest.

dementedpixie · 07/07/2020 20:30

I had a look and none are in store near me and haven't been for months. Same for all the weights in argos. We had to go elsewhere for equipment

Rollerbird · 07/07/2020 20:42

Not in stock near me either 😭
I hadn't checked that bit!!!

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Maria53 · 09/07/2020 10:43

@dementedpixie may I ask where you went for your weights?

dementedpixie · 09/07/2020 12:51

www.traininn.com/fitness-gym/bodybuilding-equipment/11444/f

Got plates from here and a bar from gorilla sports

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