Dumbell sets

[Rouleur]

My OH is after a dumbell set consisting of something like 2 x 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10kg weights. She'd ideally like adjustable sets where you you can add weights to a bar but separate bells would be okay.

Any recommendations?

[944fan]

I will recommend NOT getting the chrome plated York set with cast iron plates.

The plates rust and make a mess. The chrome plating flakes off and they are uncomfortable.

[marked1]

A set of Bowflex or other adjustable dumbells are quite good apparently, however can be quite expensive.

[dave_s13]

I'd say kettlebells are more useful than dumbells, unless she's working on her guns or something.

You can get a thorough all over workout with some kettlebells and a decent routine.

[aberdeeneuan]

dave_s13 said:

I'd say kettlebells are more useful than dumbells, unless she's working on her guns or something.

You can get a thorough all over workout with some kettlebells and a decent routine.

My wife has been at kettlebells classes for a year or so, picked up some in Aldi cheaply the other week. Sainburys had some reduced as well.

[Rouleur]

Thanks for the tips, she's going to look at kettle bells as an alternative.