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How free weights and dumbbells can help you
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One of the most common and necessary accessories for home gyms are free weights and dumbbell systems and sets. Depending on your goals, over time as your strength increases you will most likely want to add some additional weights and dumbbells to your home gym.
Most weights for home gyms are sold separately and can add up quickly in cost (over $1.00 per pound). Also keep in mind that the majority of weight plates are priced and sold individually. However, there are a few sets for weights that you can buy that may give you a break on the overall price. Before you make any major purchases, you will need to understand your workout needs and whether or not the weights and dumbbells that you are researching meets those needs.
Since the cost can add up so quickly you will want to make sure that the weights or dumbbells that you are looking into buying are going to last. There are many options out there arranging from cast iron plates to ones coated in rubber. In addition, you may also want to invest in a rack to conveniently store and add additional protection to your weights.
While evaluating the different weights and dumbbells available, you may want to take in some of the following considerations:
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Standardization - is the weight made to fit your bar (are you using an Olympic or some other type of bar)?
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How much space do you have for your equipment? Will you need to buy a rack for your weights and dumbbells?
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Durability - make sure that your investment is going to last. Sometimes you get what you paid for when it comes to durability.
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Weights and dumbbells equipment features and reviews
- Different Types of Plates -
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Plates
-There are a variety of styles and brands of plates to choose from when
adding weights to your home gym. Ideally you will want to
purchase Standard or Olympic plates (unless your home gym requires
something different). Weight lifting plates are over one
dollar per pound so you will want to make sure that whatever you
purchase is going to last.
Some of the weightlifting plates that are available are cast iron plates, rubber coated plates and Olympic plates. Rubber coated plates are nice since may offer some protection for the floor or even the plates themselves (when stacking multiple plates on top of each other). |
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Dumbbells - Like the weight plates, dumbbells come in
a variety of styles and brands as well. There are chrome,
rubber coated, cast iron and many other styles of dumbbells.
The one suggestion that we would make is to look into a dumbbell that
is not completely round. Basically you want a flat edge, like
the Hex Dumbbells, to keep the dumbbell from rolling away.
Also, the rubber coated dumbbells, like the weight plates, offer some
additional protection.
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- Weights and Dumbbell Accessories -
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Racks and Trees - Weight and dumbbell racks and trees
(allow you to conveniently store the plates) offer the ability to store
and protect your investment. If you are looking into
purchasing a medium to large quantity of different weights and
dumbbells, we would recommend investing in a rack or tree.
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Weightlifting
belts and gloves - Weightlifting belts are
important for protecting the lower back and preventing a
hernia. When doing heavy movements, such as squats, having a
weightlifting belt is well advised.
Weightlifting gloves add additional support to the hands and prevent excessive calluses from forming. Weightlifting gloves can also support your grip on various exercises such as lat pull downs, bent over rows, shoulder shrugs, and many more. Note: Wrist wraps are also great for heavy lifters. They will help support your grip when lifting extra heavy weight. |
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