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Old 09-18-2007, 06:15 PM   #1
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Dumbbell Handles
I want to get a pair of olympic dumbbell handles cause i'm sick of being limited at the gym. Anyone got a pair or can suggest me a good pair. I need them to hold a good amount of weight (150lbs +)
 
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Old 09-18-2007, 09:31 PM   #2
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http://www.newyorkbarbells.com/fatdumbells.html

I have the 2.5" model, they work great. They can hold 150lbs no problem.
 
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Old 09-18-2007, 10:15 PM   #3
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I have the 2.5" model, they work great. They can hold 150lbs no problem.
They don't say how long they are and what the grip length is. I don't have small hands

how long? would you mind measuring?
 
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Old 09-18-2007, 11:16 PM   #4
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They don't say how long they are and what the grip length is. I don't have small hands

how long? would you mind measuring?
18" long, 6" handle area, 2.5" diameter.
 
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Old 09-18-2007, 11:28 PM   #5
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18" long, 6" handle area, 2.5" diameter.
sick, so that leaves 6" on each side to put plates on, right?
 
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Old 09-19-2007, 12:16 AM   #6
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sick, so that leaves 6" on each side to put plates on, right?
That is correct, though you need to have room for collars on there or it's going to be a painful experience. I've fit 3x25lbs on each side though. The handles themselves are 20lbs each.
 
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That is correct, though you need to have room for collars on there or it's going to be a painful experience. I've fit 3x25lbs on each side though. The handles themselves are 20lbs each.
Alright cool, as long as 3 plates on each side can fit, cause if not they're useless to me. 2 25s on each side as a base and then up from there
 
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Alright cool, as long as 3 plates on each side can fit, cause if not they're useless to me. 2 25s on each side as a base and then up from there
The Ivanko plates at my gym are ~1.5". If your gym has oversized plates YMMV. If you're really worried you should measure them next time you're there.
 
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those would be SIKKKKK!

bent over one arm rows with a HYUUUGE ass dumbell!
 


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Old 09-19-2007, 11:18 AM   #10
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The Ivanko plates at my gym are ~1.5". If your gym has oversized plates YMMV. If you're really worried you should measure them next time you're there.
yeah i'm gonna measure today before I drop 150 on these things. thanks alot for all your help!
 
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I want to get a pair of olympic dumbbell handles cause i'm sick of being limited at the gym. Anyone got a pair or can suggest me a good pair. I need them to hold a good amount of weight (150lbs +)
What do you need more than 150lbs DB for?????

I sure as hell know I dont need them now.

Let me know how these workout, when I finally buy a house I think im gonna do my own gym in the basement or garage.
 


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What do you need more than 150lbs DB for?????

I sure as hell know I dont need them now.

Let me know how these workout, when I finally buy a house I think im gonna do my own gym in the basement or garage.
Because i'm strong, thats why
 
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Dont lie Gixxer. He is going to be using that on TripDog's donut hole
 
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I just ordered them, i'll update this thread after I get them and use em'. I'm pumped, now it doens't even matter where I workout cause i'll have whatever sized dumbbell my heart desires. Thanks alot for the link exnihilo, these by far are the best out of what I found on the net. AND they are an even 15 lbs each, other ones were wack ass numbers like 12lbs.
 
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I just ordered them, i'll update this thread after I get them and use em'. I'm pumped, now it doens't even matter where I workout cause i'll have whatever sized dumbbell my heart desires. Thanks alot for the link exnihilo, these by far are the best out of what I found on the net. AND they are an even 15 lbs each, other ones were wack ass numbers like 12lbs.
I'm a day late with this info, but I found these 'fat bar' Olympic dumbbell handles while looking at bands.

http://www.ironwoodyfitness.com/fat-bars.php




They have a slightly smaller handle area (5") but a slightly larger weight area (6.5").

They are also a little cheaper @ 69.95 /pr.

The NY BB ones are nice, I just can't justify that solely for the 'fat bar'. I already have a set of Oly handles that I wouldn't trade for the world.


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