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Looking into adjustable dumbbells
Posted on 1/21/26 at 8:19 am
Posted on 1/21/26 at 8:19 am
Looking to add a set of adjustable dumbbells for me and my SO. I had been looking at the Snode and Rep Pepin ones because they are the most durable with all metal moving parts, but they only go up by 10 and I’d prefer 5 lbs increments. I know the Nuobell go up by 5s but I’m concerned about their plastic parts breaking. Also looked at MX select but they only go up to 55lbs if do 5lb increments. Thoughts? Suggestions? Any personal experience with any of them?
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Posted on 1/21/26 at 9:32 am to Neauxla
They're all too damn expensive
Posted on 1/21/26 at 10:05 am to Neauxla
PowerBlocks
Check these out. I have the expansion that goes up to 70lbs. Great Price, great dumbbells. Check out the reviews on that thread.
Check these out. I have the expansion that goes up to 70lbs. Great Price, great dumbbells. Check out the reviews on that thread.
Posted on 1/21/26 at 10:30 am to Neauxla
In our office gym we have two sets of Bowflex adjustable dumbbells. They are in 5lb increments. Got them cheap off of Facebook Marketplace.
This post was edited on 1/21/26 at 10:32 am
Posted on 1/21/26 at 11:22 am to Homey the Clown
quote:unfortunately my SO doesn't find powerblocks "aesthetically pleasing" so those are out.
Check these out. I have the expansion that goes up to 70lbs. Great Price, great dumbbells. Check out the reviews on that thread.
This post was edited on 1/21/26 at 12:01 pm
Posted on 1/21/26 at 11:32 am to Neauxla
That’s a shame. I have a testimonial for PBs as well. Had them for quite some time. They get the job done
This post was edited on 1/21/26 at 11:33 am
Posted on 1/21/26 at 12:12 pm to Neauxla
She does realize that they aren't to look at, but to lift, right?
Posted on 1/21/26 at 12:19 pm to Homey the Clown
quote:Oh I know.
She does realize that they aren't to look at, but to lift, right?
How do the cages work when you do pull overs and overhead tricep extensions? Do they interfere?
Posted on 1/21/26 at 12:22 pm to Neauxla
MX has a new one that goes up to 90 or 100 I think. When I upgrade, it’ll be those or the Reps
Edit: MX100 Evolution $849, doesn’t ship til March though.
Edit: MX100 Evolution $849, doesn’t ship til March though.
This post was edited on 1/21/26 at 12:24 pm
Posted on 1/21/26 at 12:24 pm to Neauxla
quote:
Oh I know.
How do the cages work when you do pull overs and overhead tricep extensions? Do they interfere?
thats the one downside to the PBs. it makes those exercises hard but you can do single arm extensions overhead holding the handles. can hold the whole DB for pullovers
the peppins have a cage too and are similar. the nuobells hold up so long as you drop them
but to fix you problem of 10lbs increments, just buy the magnets that go on them. plate mate makes all kinds of different ones. this will allow you to go up in increments of 1.25.
powerblocks and peppins are still the best. you can look at ironmasters but they are pain to change weight on. I was say the MX would be third for me.
Posted on 1/21/26 at 12:51 pm to lsu777
quote:
I was say the MX would be third for me.
What don’t you like about the MX?
I can’t find anything about how much of a pain it is or isn’t to attach the magnetic weights to the Snode brand.
Posted on 1/21/26 at 1:06 pm to Neauxla
Nordictrack are cheaper and go up to 55lbs, in 2.5 and 5lb increments
Haven't had any issues with Nuobells (bought used), just don't drop them. Can get MicroGains plates to cover the 1.25-2.5lb increments
Haven't had any issues with Nuobells (bought used), just don't drop them. Can get MicroGains plates to cover the 1.25-2.5lb increments
Posted on 1/21/26 at 1:07 pm to Neauxla
Take that back. Their mag add ons are meh but another brand is pretty easy
Posted on 1/21/26 at 1:42 pm to Neauxla
yea there are different ones you can add on, have the ones that go on the handles etc
and nothing wrong with mx or nuo....but the reliability and customer service with PB is unmatched.
with peppins....the way they are made puts them at the top.
and nothing wrong with mx or nuo....but the reliability and customer service with PB is unmatched.
with peppins....the way they are made puts them at the top.
Posted on 1/21/26 at 2:05 pm to lsu777
quote:yeah those peppins look nice. I see MX just came out with a new model and it might compete with Peppin.
with peppins....the way they are made puts them at the top.
Posted on 1/22/26 at 1:22 pm to Neauxla
CAP adjustable plate DBs
We got these for under $200. Go up to 100s in increments of 5s. Yes it takes way more time than a block, or a quick release adjustable DB set, but I don't care. They work great.
We got these for under $200. Go up to 100s in increments of 5s. Yes it takes way more time than a block, or a quick release adjustable DB set, but I don't care. They work great.
This post was edited on 1/22/26 at 1:23 pm
Posted on 1/27/26 at 10:48 am to lsu777
I pre-ordered the MX Select EVOs in 10-55 in 5 lb incements for me and the SO. They ship next month.
If I like them, I'll order a set of the 10-70 in 10 lb increments so we can both workout together.
I'll report back.
If I like them, I'll order a set of the 10-70 in 10 lb increments so we can both workout together.
I'll report back.
This post was edited on 1/27/26 at 10:49 am
Posted on 1/27/26 at 11:14 am to Neauxla
Please do.
I'll be shopping for a set this time next year and the MX look great.
I'll be shopping for a set this time next year and the MX look great.
Posted on 2/1/26 at 7:29 am to lsu777
quote:
you can look at ironmasters but they are pain to change weight on
My Christmas gift to myself this year was iron Master dumbbells and bench. After using it for a few weeks I agree it's tedious changing weights but not terrible. I can change the dumbbell over in a typical rest period. The build quality is great. I think I'll pick up some additional attachments for the bench
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