Dumbells
Dumbells, sometimes spelt as Dumbbells, are hand held Weights used for Resistance Strength Training to help improve power and speed, as well as to develop muscle mass.
Dumbells are commonly available in two formats: fixed and adjustable.
Fixed Dumbells can be made up of Cast Iron Plates which are then permanently secured to the bars by welding a nut in place, or they can made from Rubber Plates or Chrome Weights which are then usually screwed onto the Dumbell Bar and permanently locked into place during the manufacturing process. Fixed Dumbells are more commonly found in gyms and health clubs but we have noticed that may people many are now investing in their own sets of Welded Dumbells with Dumbell Racks for their own use at home.
Smaller fixed dumbells can be made from materials such as vinyl, and these are more commonly used as Aerobic Dumbells.
Adjustable Dumbells are widely available in kits, the most popular being the 20kg Dumbell Kit, which usually comprises of two 14 inch chrome spinlock dumbell bars with 4 collars, four 2.5kg cast iron weight plates, four 1.25kg weight plates and four half kilo weight plates. These Dumbell Kits are fantastic value, extremely hard wearing and versatile, and form the basis of many peoples` workout routines. Additional Weight Plates are easily obtained which can further expand the weight options available to the trainer. The 40kg Dumbell Kit is an increasing popular choice by many as their first Dumbell Kit.
A recent innovation by York Barbell is their range of DialTech Dumbells, a selectorised system which gives the benefit of adjustable kits and the time saving aspect of Fixed Dumbells.
