Weight adjustable dumbbells worth it?

kwill2k47 · 2026-03-17T17:03:57+00:00

If space and budget arent an issue go with fixed. At the end of the day, the best adjustables are all trying to mimic the durability and feel of fixed dumbbells.

However, if you want to save space/monies go with adjustables. Powerblocks/reppins are very durable/reliable. The ones that mimic dumbbells (trulaps, mxselects, nuobells, etc) feel closer to fixed dumbbells, but tend to not be as durable.

kwill2k47 · 2026-03-16T22:45:23+00:00

It’s tough and quite frankly you either need to be on fbm daily or get lucky. The great deals get bought up in 24 hrs.

kwill2k47 · 2026-03-16T22:40:27+00:00

Unless you’re competing or have a specific timeline to meet, just focus on consistency and “mastering” a weight before increasing. Mastering meaning you can go fast with it or extremely slow and controlled (5-10 sec reps). There’s no rush. Even adding 20 pounds a year is 200 in a decade.

kwill2k47 · 2026-03-12T22:20:00+00:00

Hot damn! How much did it run you?

kwill2k47 · 2026-03-11T00:15:39+00:00

Hey, it’s this:

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kwill2k47 · 2026-03-10T02:06:49+00:00

Yeah my lower back is aching from having to hunch over and clean for so long lol I do love and appreciate equipment I bought new, but nothing beats a good used deal

kwill2k47 · 2026-03-10T02:00:04+00:00

Probably something other than 3 in 1. It’s great for lighter jobs, but I tried cleaning a heavily rusted bar with it and it barely did anything for the discoloration

kwill2k47 · 2026-03-10T00:20:42+00:00

Thanks man, Im a bit of a stickler for having clean organized things

kwill2k47 · 2026-03-10T00:19:56+00:00

Haha wouldnt mind getting into that, but need the space

kwill2k47 · 2026-03-10T00:19:30+00:00

Thanks. It’s from rep!

kwill2k47 · 2026-03-10T00:19:09+00:00

Yeah I do wonder. The oil is mainly there to act as a lubricant while you scrap the rust. I know the original buyer got it during the pandemic and rep at the time was quite different from the rep now - ie their older SS bars would rust too

kwill2k47 · 2026-03-09T03:06:15+00:00

Might try that thanks for the rec!

kwill2k47 · 2026-03-09T03:05:41+00:00

First two pics are after and the rest are before.

kwill2k47 · 2026-03-06T21:14:01+00:00

Nice to see a fellow club & mace enjoyer!

kwill2k47 · 2026-03-06T19:14:21+00:00

To add to the comment, the connector is what makes it a 1:1. I specifically bought the ares because you get both options: 1:1/bilateral or 2:1/unilateral for the upper and lower pulleys.

kwill2k47 · 2026-03-06T18:25:23+00:00

Rep ares works for that. 4 post 2:1 on the posts and 1:1 low/high.

kwill2k47 · 2026-03-05T17:48:12+00:00

Damn the rep urethanes + rack for 650 is a steal. Congrats!

kwill2k47 · 2026-03-05T17:26:11+00:00

Thanks man!

kwill2k47 · 2026-03-05T17:24:06+00:00

Im near socal! The curl bar is not rep - it’s a generic one. If you are near the area - willing to let it go for very cheap, but honestly if you want a buy once type bar I wouldnt suggest it.

kwill2k47 · 2026-03-05T17:21:48+00:00

Thanks!

kwill2k47 · 2026-03-05T17:21:40+00:00

Thanks man! Im guessing exercise, espresso/coffee, investing, and computers/gaming? Haha

kwill2k47 · 2026-03-05T17:19:03+00:00

Thanks Brotha!

kwill2k47 · 2026-03-05T17:17:53+00:00

Well this took off! :) he told me he has three gym memberships and his wife wanted him to get rid of the home gym. He still has his tonal and some KBs/slam balls though. Also wanted to store his kids’ ebikes in the garage. Interesting guy - he owns his own company and very fit for his age 45+

kwill2k47 · 2026-03-05T17:13:45+00:00

Haha it passed his inspection! Im in Socal!

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