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Dumbells vs barbell

I'm looking to buy dumbells or a barbell for lifting at home, 50kgs atleast.

But I'm not sure whether I should go for dumbells or a bar bell :s-smilie:

if I got for barbell itd probably be this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kinetic-Sports-LDBS60-Barbell-Set/dp/B00BJKXW0K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1437314580&sr=8-1&keywords=60kg+barbell
any input appreciated. thanks.

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Reply 1

Dinaa

How are people lifting such heavy weights? :lolwut:

I weigh 49kg and like gosh, you're lifting a Dina.

I squat 15kg barbell, not including the bar and I struggle to pick it up. :erm:

Tots being srs.

Reply 2

mmmcookies

Original post by Dinaa

How are people lifting such heavy weights? :lolwut:

I weigh 49kg and like gosh, you're lifting a Dina.

I squat 15kg barbell, not including the bar and I struggle to pick it up. :erm:

Tots being srs.

How much do you cost. I'll feed you and get you up to 100 kgs and start lifting you and get DENCH af.

Reply 3

Hasufel

i`m just a relative beginner, and there are people on here with way more experience, but i`ve gone for dumbells, as they won`t cave in the floor of my home with their weight.

BUT, dumbells - or so i`ve heard - are not practicable the more weight you want, since separately they`re almost impossible to lift the heavier they get.

That`s what i`ve heard.

I use a barbell for deadlifts/squats and for their versatility, and the fact that i`m a beginner, the safety and control aspect, i use dumbells for the rest.

Undoubtedly there are people on here with way more experience who can offer different points, but i just thogh i`d chip in...

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Reply 4

mmmcookies

I do have dumbells at home but theyre only 15kgs, so I could possibly use the barbell weights on the dumbell bars?
If they're the same size that it #totalnoob

Reply 5

nase14_aldayz

Original post by mmmcookies

I'm looking to buy dumbells or a barbell for lifting at home, 50kgs atleast.

But I'm not sure whether I should go for dumbells or a bar bell :s-smilie:

any input appreciated. thanks.

You can do more with the dumbbells and they're easier to store, so definitely get those.

Reply 6

mmmcookies

Original post by nase14_aldayz

You can do more with the dumbbells and they're easier to store, so definitely get those.

any difference in the physiqure attained? I was reading around it a bit and some say dumbells are more useful for biceps while barbell for triceps..

Reply 7

nase14_aldayz

Original post by mmmcookies

any difference in the physiqure attained? I was reading around it a bit and some say dumbells are more useful for biceps while barbell for triceps..

I'm assuming you've got a bench at home too? No problem doing tricep exercises with the dumbbells, just get creative.

Reply 8

Angry cucumber

To do a proper routine, you need a rack, a bench, a bar and about 150kg of weight split into a few 20s some 10s, 5s and 2.5s to start.

Dumbbell work is great for upper body, but no one is getting big legs of DB squats

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Reply 9

SmashConcept

Original post by Dinaa

How are people lifting such heavy weights? :lolwut:

I weigh 49kg and like gosh, you're lifting a Dina.

I squat 15kg barbell, not including the bar and I struggle to pick it up. :erm:

Tots being srs.

I used the "not being a 49kg woman method." IMO it's the best, most tried and tested way to get strong after Westside.

Reply 10

mmmcookies

Original post by Angry cucumber

Thanks for your response.

I'm not interested in legs as such because I'm quite short and stocky with pretty chunky legs as it is. It's the shoulders arms and chest I'm mainly focused on really..