How To Build a Home Gym With Dumbbells
When it comes to home gyms, universal and individual weight machines are often times the desired pieces of equipment people use. But there is another side to home gyms that work well and that is dumbbells. Dumbbells are versatile tools that allow you to be creative with your workouts and work every part of your body. When it comes to building a home gym with them, there are a few steps that should be followed.
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Instructions
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Find a space. The first thing you need to do is determine where you want your home gym to be. This will determine what kind of dumbbells you are going to need and want. Is your gym going to be in a big open basement, a spare bedroom or is it going to be in a garage?
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Set your budget. This will determine what type of dumbbells you can afford. Plan on spending anywhere from $100 to $1,200 dollars depending on your budget and space requirements.
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Select adjustable dumbbells. If you are short on space, then the best way to go is with selectorized adjustable dumbbells. These are dumbbells that sit on a rack and you can add or subtract weight by moving a pin from one spot to another. They usually range from 5 to 90 lbs. per set. Some examples of these are Selectechs by Bowflex, Bayou Adjustable Dumbbells and Powerblocks by Power Systems.
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Go old school. If space and price are not a problem and you like the feel of regular dumbbells, then this might be the option for you. If you choose to go this route, plan on spending about $1 per pound. This option is also best if you have ample room to set up your gym. You can get fixed dumbbells that are solid cast iron or you can get dumbbell handles that use weight plates.
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Get some accessories. There are a few other tools that you need with with your dumbbells. An adjustable bench, a rack if you get the solid dumbbells and a stability ball will all enhance your dumbbell exercises.
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Tips & Warnings
Before you buy anything, try it out first. For adjustable dumbbells, make sure you get the feel for them and know exactly how to change the weights, set them up in the rack and also make sure they're comfortable when you're using them. Before you buy regular dumbbells, make sure you like the way they feel when you lift them. Handles are made differently from different companies and they may not be comfortable.
