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ChadTower:
--- Quote from: shardian on January 05, 2009, 01:57:41 pm ---Unless you are a bodybuilder, 25lb is more than enough. You just do more reps, or slow them down. These would also be awesome for 'peel the puppy' set styles.
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There are definitely movements for which 25lb isn't enough for bigger guys or guys with a strength background. Simple things like lat pulls. You can slow them down, sure, but after 15-20 reps you really should just have more weight.
I'm surprised we're having this discussion on a BYO site. ;D Buy the 25lb dumbbells and if you need more weight stick a magnet on the side. Wrap a small chain around the handle. Hang a small bag of token off of it. It's pretty damn easy to find a random 5lb object you can wrap around a small bar.
Dartful Dodger:
I agree, 25 pounds will be get to light very quickly, but BYO adjustable dumbbells, sounds like a way to build yourself into a dumbbell.
I use to hold two lower weights in one hand to create a heavier weight, and even while I was doing that, I thought it was a bad idea.
--- Quote from: Tony ---Tip for today:
Don't smash your face.
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ChadTower:
You're not going to be doing heavy weights for skullcrushers in the middle of these workouts. Even if you got that strong you could do them one handed instead or substitute in more diamond pushups. Diamond pushups are brutal for tricep work.
ChadTower:
If anyone wants a decent heart rate monitor at a really good price, check out today's Woot. I have that one, got it from Woot last year, and it works pretty well.
ChadTower:
I think my ankle is healed up enough to get back to work now. This weekend I'll probably start the whole thing over again. I'm going to mod the diet, too, so it fits my lifestyle more and is a bit less food.
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