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 Heaviest db at your gym
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E2 Moderator (Total posts: 1566) |
posted March 21, 2000 01:30 PM
   What are the heaviest db's at your gym, and are they nice to use, i mean are they too damn big. As well how heavy would you like the db to go up to, if it was possible to make them small enough to be usefull. IP: Logged |
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kbar Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 43) |
posted March 21, 2000 01:35 PM
Damn E2, I pretty much stay on the little boys rack of dumbbells, but I'm pretty sure the heaviest my gym has are 150lbs. They use 10lb plates which are pretty compact for a db that size. If this is for your new gym, one big gripe that I have is make sure you have a couple of sets of the smaller size dumbbells because they are the ones that people are using the most. I hate to sit around my gym waiting for some asshole to get finished with the 30's or 40's because there's only one set of each. Hope that helps. IP: Logged |
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tri~zilla Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 94) |
posted March 21, 2000 01:36 PM
the db's only go up to 130 lber's and the barbells only go up to 80 lbs can you believeit? you'd think at least 110 lbs, you know? and i agree with e2, i wish they made dumbells heavy but smaller in size maybe use a mixture of different metals to get a heavier but smaller dumbell. it's a bitch doing overhead tricept extensions with a 110 lb. dumbell that won't go down low enough for a good stretch without hitting your lower neck area. tri ------------------ IP: Logged |
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sunnyman Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 43) |
posted March 21, 2000 01:38 PM
I train at Worlds Gym which is owned by Kevin Levrone. The dbs go up to 180's and they are of course in 10lb plates. It is impressive to see guys doing presses with those monster dbs. IP: Logged |
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tri~zilla Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 94) |
posted March 21, 2000 01:39 PM
hey e2 where are you located around? i'd love to be able to workout in a hardcore gym, that is what you have in mind right? tri ------------------ IP: Logged |
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egoman Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 198) |
posted March 21, 2000 01:45 PM
yo E2,the heavest db at my gym is 170 they are ok for curls but i would like 200 s.they are great for srugs too. IP: Logged |
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Mr. Nobody Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 99) |
posted March 21, 2000 01:45 PM
I'd like a separate room for the db's from 100lb to 200lbs in 10 lb increments IP: Logged |
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Big Brother Val Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 388) |
posted March 21, 2000 01:50 PM
170. 10 lb plates. Not in good condition, though. Kinda shitty. When I get to 170 lb presses, I'll let you know what I want them to go up to. Until then... I'm just trying to get to what's already there! IP: Logged |
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tri~zilla Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 94) |
posted March 21, 2000 01:55 PM
egoman, you curl the 170's ? ------------------ IP: Logged |
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vdevil Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 326) |
posted March 21, 2000 02:02 PM
Well, since my gym is in my basement, my dumbells only go up to 110's. It is all I can afford. They are all pro style though. I got em on the racks just like at the gym.5's to 110's cost me about 1300.00  IP: Logged |
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WCP Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 417) |
posted March 21, 2000 02:03 PM
They go up to 160lbs...10lb. plates..but I rarely see people use them...well till I get there....someday...HA! WCP ------------------ IP: Logged |
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greenhouse Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 86) |
posted March 21, 2000 02:04 PM
At my wonderful gym the dumbbells go up to 150 and the plates only go up to 130? I stick mainly to the 15lbs for shrugs though. Cant wait to juice again and get it back in the 30 range. IP: Logged |
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androx Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 207) |
posted March 21, 2000 02:08 PM
150lbs and are solid, (no plates) which is nice because they never get loose. However I wish that they went heavier. androx IP: Logged |
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egoman Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 198) |
posted March 21, 2000 02:25 PM
tri~zilla,no just kidding,i only use 80 s for curls.and the 170 s for srugs. IP: Logged |
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Sittin' On Diesel Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 103) |
posted March 21, 2000 02:49 PM
We got 2 sets of DB's going up to 150. Plus extras of 30-55's- which is nice at times. IP: Logged |
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BuffEnuf Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 292) |
posted March 21, 2000 02:52 PM
The heaviest dumbbell at my Gym is about 260lbs... he just walks around talking to everyone instead of lifting. He comes in for "social hour" instead of traing... its really aggravating too. Also if you mean weights... 150lbs. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Rock_Man Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 349) |
posted March 21, 2000 02:53 PM
Db's in my gym only go up to the 100lb'ers They used to only carry the old crappy style, not too mention they were rusted and just plain shitty! About a year and a half ago they bought all new equiptment so they are really nice now but again they only go to 100lbs... 10lb plates. I'm thinking of joining Golds. I loved the Pacific Beach Golds Gym when I was in San Diego Last summer. What I wouldn't give to have a gym like that here!!! Really miss it. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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bignate73 Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 177) |
posted March 21, 2000 02:55 PM
they go up to 130 i think. but get this....up to 75 are those rubber lined ones so the 75s look like the size of 110s then from 80-130 are the metal ones w/ 10lb plates, those actually feel like weight. im not too sure about how accurate those rubber safety weights are. feel kindof light for the # on the side. just my opinion. preloaded b bells go from 0 (looks like it lol) to 110. hope that helps. best bet is to stay with the metal dbells with plates, more maintenance to keep them tight though. but people like them. not as bulky. the solid ones tend to be bulky and the rubber ones are ridiculous. peace!!! ------------------ IP: Logged |
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45Plates Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 142) |
posted March 21, 2000 02:56 PM
150's with 10lb plates i'd like to see 200's for shrugs and such, but i do agree with kbar deffinetly have more than one set of the lighter db's since those are the ones that are usually being waited for. Plates IP: Logged |
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gary Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 148) |
posted March 21, 2000 03:52 PM
They go up to 100 at my gym which sucks. They are also the rubber lined ones. At first, I hated them but now I have grown to like them because it's not so loud when those dumbasses clang them together during their reps. Also, they have thick grips which I like. IP: Logged |
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Platinum Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 58) |
posted March 21, 2000 04:02 PM
The world gym that I used to go to had 200lb weights but traded them for something else because only my partner would use them. Now the Fru-Fru gym that I go to has db that go up to 120. That is ok, for awhile. I like the idea of having infinite weights on the rack but you know how that is. I would say start at 50 and go to 200. Depending on what type of gym you are opening. Platinum IP: Logged |
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Grip Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 13) |
posted March 21, 2000 04:04 PM
my gym is predominantly a powerlifting gym with many wcw wrestlers as well (whom look a lot bigger on tv- by the way!). We have 200lb dbells which I flat press for 3sets 6 reps. Incline I hit the 180's. IP: Logged |
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BigCatratcho Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 217) |
posted March 21, 2000 04:08 PM
oh shit, that's funny Buff, I'm still laughing. I think 260 used to workout at my old gym, HE wore a tank top, too. my current gym goes to 130s. My old gym has 180s. I started thinkin that my gym ain't hardcore enough for me, then I remebered that I haven't ever used anything bigger than 110s -the humbled honduran IP: Logged |
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onlythestrong Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 41) |
posted March 21, 2000 05:46 PM
Damn, all you bros are lucky, the largest we have are 100's at bally's, what a jip IP: Logged |
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tri~zilla Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 94) |
posted March 21, 2000 05:51 PM
buff where you work out? ------------------ IP: Logged |
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MattTheSkywalker Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 370) |
posted March 21, 2000 07:19 PM
BuffENuf that was hilarious. We have all the way up to 160's.....not bad. Biggest I have ever seen was 225lb dumbbells. Grip, do you live in Atlanta? Just wondering - the comment about the WCW wrestlers......... Matt IP: Logged |
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marky Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 187) |
posted March 21, 2000 07:39 PM
At this time only up to 120's! but they are working right now on this flaw! you can bet ive been in their faces for a while! i told them id start curling their computer and monitor in the lobby if they didnt! now watch them put a bow flex back there just to spite me! IP: Logged |
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LOWE254 Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 155) |
posted March 21, 2000 07:41 PM
The db's at my gym only (fucken) go up to 100lbs. THAT SUCKS! I would say, go up to 200lbs db's if yoy could make them useable! ------------------ IP: Logged |
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phiend Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 362) |
posted March 21, 2000 07:44 PM
I go to a few gyms, and they all only go up to 120s. However, I think it is in their best interests to stay at that level, cuz not many guys can lift that. By the way, my one gym has all their weights coated with rubber, which sux, cuz the 60s look like 120s. They're too big. IP: Logged |
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BIG HURT Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 57) |
posted March 21, 2000 07:48 PM
The heaviest are 160 but they are adjustable,which is good because I have often made them 200 for DB rows.It's a pain in the ass though and time consuming to change them.If I had my druthers,I would want them solid so there is no play in the weight as they are moving and also thin handled.The owner of my gym,who has placed #2 in all the top NPC national heavyweight classes,and has beaten some of the guys who are pro today such as Vince Taylor in thepast when he was an amateur, will not get them any heavier simply because,how many people use these monstrosities? IP: Logged |
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E2 Moderator (Total posts: 1566) |
posted March 21, 2000 08:09 PM
Well boys looks like i'm gonna have up to 200 min, and yes i'm gonna make them useable, i've found a nice way. You're all gonna have to come up and see it when it's open. Thanks for all the answers IP: Logged |
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Mr. Nasty Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 81) |
posted March 21, 2000 10:41 PM
140's and their so wide doing a chest press sucks because it slams into my shoulders. IP: Logged |
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LittleSavage34 Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 59) |
posted March 21, 2000 11:08 PM
The University here has a whole set of each dumbbells from 5-100. Wow...I need a good summer roadtrip E2!! Keep us posted. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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studcj Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 361) |
posted March 21, 2000 11:16 PM
Fuck Vegas! Let's go to E2's gym for the EliteBoard Conference! Mine go up to 175's because the 200's broke when my friend slammed them down. Make sure you use a company that will give you a warranty or something. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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ectomorph Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 55) |
posted March 21, 2000 11:35 PM
130's -- not heavy enuff for flat bench but perfect for incline... ------------------ IP: Logged |
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big_guy1 Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 514) |
posted March 21, 2000 11:42 PM
150 lbs, the 10 lb plate kind... big-guy IP: Logged |
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SLAYER69 Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 6) |
posted March 21, 2000 11:43 PM
The gym I used to go to had 180's until they closed. Now I'm stuck at Gold's with 130's. At least I'm hoping the 130's feel too light to me real soon. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Jonrocks Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 120) |
posted March 21, 2000 11:55 PM
My gym has 2 sets of 5 -180 in 5# steps. 10#plates. From 120 - 180 all the bars are slightly bent. IP: Logged |
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ItalianSweetness Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 85) |
posted March 22, 2000 02:46 AM
200lbs. Fukin monsters to be holdin even with 2 hands. :> IP: Logged |
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MC Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 108) |
posted March 22, 2000 03:58 AM
100lbs - not that I have used them yet!!! ------------------ IP: Logged |
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conan69 Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 304) |
posted March 22, 2000 08:15 AM
in my college gym we have 150 that are great i cant remember the name but they are not as wide as the ivanko 80's but in a new gym i go to they only have up to 120 which really sucks i think a gym should have at least up to 150 ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Bloodtide Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 8) |
posted March 22, 2000 08:24 AM
have 150's...old octagon style IP: Logged |
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beefstew Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 7) |
posted March 22, 2000 10:23 AM
my gym had 250's!!! the solid kind, never saw anyone use them, so they ended up by the wayside to make space. Now all we have are up 200. IP: Logged |
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Komo Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 3) |
posted March 22, 2000 11:14 AM
55kg, I guess that`s about 120lbs. IP: Logged |
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SenorSwole Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 71) |
posted March 22, 2000 11:29 AM
my gym has 5 lbs incriments from 5lbs-100lbs and 10 lns incriments from 100lbs to 200lbs. IP: Logged |
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ant72 Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 98) |
posted March 22, 2000 11:32 AM
160LBS. BUT NO ONE REALLY USES THEM! IP: Logged |
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