200lbs Dumbbells

[needsize]

I can rep out wiht 140s(high as my gym goes) on incline, but I cant imagine ever touching 200s

 

[yomama]

Damn, pretty sure not one person in my gym could use those, much less lift those. Have to beable to dead them off the lower rack.

Right now I'm one of maybe 2-3% that uses anything heavier than a 60lb DB. In the 1% that can actually use the 90+ ones but not for reps yet but I'm closing in. I can't imagine using anything above 140 within the next 8-12 months.

Besides half the people that use anything greater than a 60 can't seem to lift them back up off the floor onto the rack. Even the trainers struggle moving the 100's.

I've been asking for DBs ranging from 17.5 to 47.5 as well as asking for 1.25lb plates.

All the trainers are pussies, that's why they cant lift shit. They ask me to do it.

 

[wutangnomo]

My gym has dumbells from 5lbs all the way up to 200lbs dumbells (it goes in 5lbs increments). These things are massive as hell, but I have never ever seen anyone use them before... and my gym is pretty hardcore mind you.

I had a long talk with my gym owner about those dumbells and he made a good point. That is, very very few people can use the dumbells from about 150lbs and up with GOOD form, juiced or not. From a business perspective those dumbells are impressive to look at, but not functional since 99% of people will never use them (he took over this gym many years ago mind you). He was also thinking about getting rid of them since it will only invite people to use them in showing off which may lead to injury. In all his days as a gym owner he has never ever seen anyone use 150lbs and up with GOOD form. There are only a handful of individuals in the world that can use 200lbs dumbells with good form. I agree with this because the most I've seen was a guy doing dumbells pullovers with 160lbs dumbells for a few reps. I spotted him lol.

 

[Jollyrogers_cookin]

My gym has dumbells up 160, never used them yet, maby someday

how about someone finding a video of some crazy mofo repping out 200lb dumbells curling or benching them??? hehehe

 

[Wynn]

I remember in an old issue of the short lived Peak mag that there was a pic of pro Mike Morris using 225s for incline presses. There's always someone around that could use the dumbbells though you may go there when they do not.

 

[TheOak84]

the best ive ever seen was my partner doin 150's for 7-8 on incline. thats also the biggest dbs ive ever seen. everyone always looks at him in awe, it is pretty kool to see.

 

[SlavikHavik]

I can rep out wiht 140s(high as my gym goes) on incline, but I cant imagine ever touching 200s

And thats why your still small.


J/k

 

[Prime Rib2]

My gym only goes to 100lb DB's

 

[WalkingBeast]

Doing dumbell rows off the bench Ive hit 150lbs for 33 reps. So Id love to get my hands on some 200lbs+ for back day to give me a challenge. Theyd also be useful for shrugs. I never really use dumbells for presses so Its not likely Id use 200's on those. I once rigged a 150lb dumbell so that it weighed 170lbs. Took me 15 minutes to make with my knee wraps. Fell apart after one rep. Im not very good at making things. I did the 160lbs dumbells for 17 reps a WHILE ago, so could definately hit alot more now with that weight. I only have access to 150's these days.

 

[SuperDawgy]

I gotta take a pic of these babies! I just made a pair of 285's! Cap barbell makes a pro db handle that will hold 10-10's per side...OR 7-20's! Voila...285 per db! They're pretty oh so pretty!

*I'm going to practice my farmers walk now!*