Dumbbells > TKO Dumbbells

Perfect for beginners

Advantages: Easy to change weight, can perform a wide range of exercises
Disadvantages: Metal hand grip can be uncomfortable

I purchased this set of weights and bars a few months ago and have been very pleased with how they have been. I have used them for a variety of exercises, from bicep curls to bent over rows.They allow users to change the amount of weight on the bars easily, perfect for beginners who should make strength increases relatively fast - if that's what they train for. The weights will be useable for life for people who are just looking to be toned and to ...
...large amounts of muscle or increasing strength, the weights will not last overly long. The user will need to purchase more weights for the bars to increase the stress and strain on the working muscles. Advantages: First of all, the weights are very nice looking, with a classy chrome finish. They are very suitable for beginners as they can perform a wide range of exercises with plenty of different weights. The price is also very competative for ...

thejourney 21.07.2009 · Read full review
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Review of York Black Cast Iron Barbell / Dumbell Set

Soultakers review on Dumbells

Advantages: You can achieve anything you need to with these.
Disadvantages: nothing.

I started bodybuilding 3 years ago. I started at home using these exact weights. They are great for everything you want to achieve when using them. I use them for barbell curling, dumbell curling, dumbell pressing, dumbell flys, shouler press and squats. they can be used for many more things. I use these to work on my biceps, triceps, shoulders, pecks and legs. They are perfect for home use. They dont get in the way and are easy to store away in ...
...Over the years i have managed to move up with the weights that i use as these weights are changable as to what ever suits your comfort. These dumbells are a great addition for your home gym. Combine these with other equipment and your normal nutrition and you can achieve what your after. Just remember to not overload the weights your using so that you dont injure yourself. ...

SoulTaker 17.06.2009 · Read full review
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Review of York Black Cast Iron Barbell / Dumbell Set

dumbells

Advantages: very good for body building
Disadvantages: takes up lots of room

nice set of dumbells usually ranging from £700 to £900 pounds it is as you would expect from the a price a very tough item of fantastic quality. i think this is perfect for the home gym as it has multiple uses from building biceps to pectorals to eceptional qaulity. a very attractive yet durable set to mantain your health and fitness. good good good good good good good good good good value for money, excellent excellent excellent excellent excellent ...

nbwalnutz 30.04.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Life Fitness Hammer Strength FWDR2 2 Tier Dumbell Rack

York 50kg Barbell and Dumbell Set

Advantages: Reliable, easy to use
Disadvantages: Spinlock safety locks not very secure if not tightened properly

...suggest purchasing some good quality York weightlifting gloves to prevent this. The spinlock safety locks are good if you tighten them really tight, however they easily gradually unspin if you do not tighten them enough. Also in my opinion the weight of the plates could be in higher weight value, like 4 x 7.5kg just so that people who like to add extra weight can do as it is difficult to get many more than 2 plates on each side especially on the ...
...anyone who is just starting weight training or bodybuilding, as it is easy to set up and isn't too advanced, especially when talking about the weight of the plates. The price of the set is between £50 and £60 I believe, depending on where you purchase it from (I purchased my set from Argos catalogue) . I would say this is good value for money, but not exceptional as I believe there are better weight sets out there from companies like powerhousefitness ...

Loughran 07.11.2008 · Read full review
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Review of York Black Cast Iron Barbell / Dumbell Set

Basically for fat burn

Advantages: Helps you get trim and fit
Disadvantages: none

This dumbell is a lite wieghted metal which provies you with the flexibility in arm and other fat burning related exercises. I personally use this dumbell for fat burning, mostly light weight are generaly good for fat burning while heavy weights are good for muscle building. The following are the exercise programs you can do with this weight category; aerobics warm-up and work-out, arm reduction, shoulder reduction, lateral raise, arm flies, push-ups, ...

makeitgr8 07.10.2008 · Read full review
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