20kg dumbells

Surf-Matt
Surf-Matt Posts: 5,952
edited January 2010 in Health, fitness & training
I need a pair of 20kg (each) dumbells for home use.

I cannot find anywhere that will do them, even if I get the handles and make up the weight with various weighted plates.

Any ideas? I've used that weight at proper gyms before so they must be available. And I didn't think 20kg was that heavy anyway. Unless you're aa gayer. :wink:

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  • Barrie_G
    Barrie_G Posts: 479
    I assume you mean 20kg each side look here http://www.gymworld.co.uk/prodpage.asp?ProdID=4199 if you mean 20kg total weight they also do those
  • Surf-Matt
    Surf-Matt Posts: 5,952
    Barrie - brilliant! I did mean 20kg each.

    Will order shortly.

    I already have 2x10kgs.
  • rhyko7
    rhyko7 Posts: 781
    you can make a mould out of wood, then just get a load of roofing lead and melt it into the mold-wear a respirator as lead fumes arent too healthy
    Dont look at it-ride it! they are tools not f*cking ornaments

    my riding:
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  • Surf-Matt
    Surf-Matt Posts: 5,952
    I think I'll just spend £80 instead! Better than dying!

    A respirator would probably cost more...
  • CraigXXL
    CraigXXL Posts: 1,852
    If you do a lot with dumbells at various weights try some of these http://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk/bodymax-32-5kg-selectabell-dumbbells.php Can give the range of a full rack but without the huge storage space required. I've had a set of these now for 2 years with no problems other than them been a little longer than normal and 2.5kg increments.
    GT Force 1.0

    Evil Sovereign
  • rhyko7
    rhyko7 Posts: 781
    http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trks ... Categories

    ebay it
    Dont look at it-ride it! they are tools not f*cking ornaments

    my riding:
    http://www.youtube.com/user/rhyspect

    Some of my Rides Data/maps:
    http://www.trimbleoutdoors.com/Users/527337
  • Surf-Matt
    Surf-Matt Posts: 5,952
    Craig - cheers but £260 is a but much!!

    Just looking to continue my maintenance routine - did the big lifting stuff years ago, put on three stone, trimmed a bit off (so I could still run, cycle and surf) and now just do it to stay fit/in shape.
  • CraigXXL
    CraigXXL Posts: 1,852
    That's why I was asking about using various weights in your dumbell rountines as they cover a wide range and quick to change.
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  • 26 to Life
    26 to Life Posts: 194
    Surf-Matt wrote:
    Craig - cheers but £260 is a but much!!

    Just looking to continue my maintenance routine - did the big lifting stuff years ago, put on three stone, trimmed a bit off (so I could still run, cycle and surf) and now just do it to stay fit/in shape.
    Get an Oly bar and some bumper plates.
  • Surf-Matt
    Surf-Matt Posts: 5,952
    Craig - sorry if I appeared narky. I wasn't!

    I think I'll get those weights in that link (York ones). They look ideal.
  • Surf-Matt
    Surf-Matt Posts: 5,952
    York ones ordered - cheers Barrie!

    Feel sorry for the poor courier though - hard to get up our drive in a van and it's a hell of a trek even without 40kgs!
  • EarlofBarnet
    EarlofBarnet Posts: 673
    I'd get a dumbell kit of weights, so you can adjust the weight for different exercises. I change the weight i'm using (on most exercises) throughout my reps. Think I'd be lost just having a pair of 10kg and a pair of 20kg dumbells.
  • butcher of bakersfield
    butcher of bakersfield Posts: 1,233
    EarlofBarnet wrote:
    I'd get a dumbell kit of weights, so you can adjust the weight for different exercises. I change the weight i'm using (on most exercises) throughout my reps. Think I'd be lost just having a pair of 10kg and a pair of 20kg dumbells.

    Yeah there's a big difference between the two.
  • physiosteve
    physiosteve Posts: 194
    Yo surf Matt look out for a cheap kettle bell theyre pretty versatile and good fun too!
    Some clever dick will say how they just the same as dumb bells really, but the big blow on the end requires far more stability to control.

    Try doing a turkish get up with your dumbell but balance the end of it on ur hand (dont hold the grip), but mind ur head!!!. ul c wot i mean about stability and from your previous correspondance ur sure to have a weak side.

    DISCLAIMER: PHYSIOSTEVE ACCEPTS NO BLAME FOR INJURY CAUSED WITH THE AFOREMENTIONED EXERCISE, YOU DO SO ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK....!

    Safe version perform turkish get up with a trainer balanced on a tight fist
    Couple of 5 spots, a hummer and a handjob.....
  • justbraz
    justbraz Posts: 4
    Agree with physiosteve? Think about kettlebells. Click on the following link http://www.brianmac.co.uk/articles/scni13a5.htm, which if you scroll down to 'Are kettlebells really this effective?' explains the benefits of training with kettlebells. Article also descibes some exercises. Although article is written by a Martial Arts Coach, content relavent to many other sports. See here for mountain biking specific kettlebell training http://www.bikejames.com/ipod-videos/swing/. If you google kettlebells you'll see they range in price from £40-70 each, slightly more expensive than dumbbells, but worth in my opinion.
  • Surf-Matt
    Surf-Matt Posts: 5,952
    Too late! I have ordered some dumbells.

    Been working out intensively since I was 16 (now 34) so got a good idea of what works and what doesn't.
  • Surf-Matt
    Surf-Matt Posts: 5,952
    Okay folks - DO NOT use Gymworld - utterly appalling service. I cancelled my order with the muppets.
  • Surf-Matt
    Surf-Matt Posts: 5,952
    Just went to Argos and bought a 50kg chrome York dumbell and barbell set for £99. Job done!

    Felt a right t1t picking them up though - especially loading them into a big black BMW... :oops: :lol::lol:
  • Surf-Matt
    Surf-Matt Posts: 5,952
    Bloody hell - 20kg is definitely a lot heavier than 10kg... :wink:

    Now that was a proper work out!

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