Have you been looking for the perfect dumbbells but have no idea where to start? Google the word "dumbbells" and you will be flooded with many online stores, customer reviews, and blog posts, all of which might actually add to your confusion. In addition, when it comes to solid dumbbell weight sets, prices may vary between stores, making it hard for you to choose which store to go to for the most savings. To help you decide on the perfect hexagon solid dumbbell set, below are a few tips and tricks in choosing dumbbells.
Tip # 1: When it comes to dumbbells, remember that there are two major types: the adjustable dumbbells and the fixed dumbbells.
Although there are many types of dumbbell set in the market, all of them can be classified as either adjustable or fixed. The adjustable dumbbells, as their name suggests, can be adjusted according to the weight you need. They are best if you need a wide range of weights for your exercise routine. For instance, you may have strong biceps but really weak back muscles. This means that you may need different weights for your different muscle groups. If you have no intention of increasing your muscle mass very visibly, you can go for, say, a 50lb adjustable dumbbell set. However, some adjustable dumbbells are actually quite hard to adjust and may take time before you can set them up.
So, if you need a really fast transition between exercises, you are better off with a set of solid cast iron hex dumbbells. Hex dumbbells are fixed, meaning that you can not change their given weight. You will need to use different pairs of hexagon dumbbells if this is the case, which may actually be more expensive than purchasing just one set of adjustable dumbbells from your favorite fitness store.
Tip # 2: Before getting carried away by customer reviews, remember your purpose for needing dumbbells.
Are you looking for dumbbells because you need to undergo weight training for a weight loss program? Do you want a set of dumbbells to train for a certain sport? Do you want really big muscles for a body building contest, or do you also need superb strength and endurance for weight lifting and other sports events? Depending on your purpose for needing weights, your needs will vary. If you don't want to increase your muscle bulk but need more muscle mass, it may help if you don't increase your resistance by leaps and bounds. For instance, keeping your increments within 2.5 pounds to 5 lbs per increase will keep your muscles from bulking up. This means that you will probably need just two to three pairs of small hex dumbbells.
On the other hand, if you need bigger muscles for a body building contest, you will need a wide range of weights, starting from ten pounds all the way to 100 pound dumbbells to begin with. In this case, buying an entire set of hex dumbbells to complete this range would be a waste of money. Going for a set of adjustable dumbbells would be the more practical choice. Besides, with an adjustable dumbbell, you also get to save space. You can simply shove your adjustable dumbbells under your bed or under a table and you're good. With a complete set of hex dumbbells, you may need either a horizontal rack or a vertical rack to keep from losing or misplacing your hex dumbbells.
With the above tips, you are on your way to choosing the right set of dumbbells for you!
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