Mirafit 2" Olympic Dumbbell Bars with Spring Collars

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The AdjustaBELL is a compact, affordable loadable dumbbell with a unique design that doesn’t have any overhang. Description: BodyMax Olympic Dumbbell Bar When it comes to weight training, dumbbells are easily the most popular choice amongst fitness enthusiasts as they offer far more versatility than fixed-weight machines. GGR head of content and certified personal trainer (CPT, USAW-L1, CF-L1) Kate Meier has had the Titan Olympic dumbbell handles for about two years, and uses them herself regularly, as well as with personal training clients and weightlifting team members. She’s used them plenty enough to give her opinion on their construction, durability, and overall value.

On rare occasions (I’ve seen this happen on two dumbbells in 10 years), the dumbbell heads can loosen up and wiggle a bit on the handle.Longer 15″ to 18″ standard dumbbell handles are becoming more common than only a few years ago. They let you load a couple extra 10lb plates per hand. They seem to all weigh around 5.5 lbs each, even with different lengths. Our Olympic dumbbell handles are 2 inches in diameter, allowing them to be used with Olympic plates. This means that if you already have these plates, this is a space efficient and budget-friendly way of owning dumbbells without needing to buy extra weights. Standard 1 inch Dumbbell Bars Please remember that our 2 inch dumbbell bars are built to hold Olympic weights and that other plates may not fit. All types of Olympic plates will be compatible, from solid steel to cast iron. It Is worth bearing in mind that larger bumper plates will be unsuitable as the large diameter will impact your mobility during exercise. Extra thin steel plates up to 5kg would be suitable, along with the thin fractional plates to get in between weights.

The set of dumbbells is constructed of steel and rated for up to 400 pounds on each handle, though, with most weight plates, you’ll rarely be able to get that heavy. Coated with chrome, Kate gives the durability of the dumbbells a 4.5 out of 5, and they’ve lasted over the last few years she’s used them. For the uninitiated, proper barbells have spinning collars. This allows the weights to spin without rotating the rest of the barbell in overhead lifts. This is necessary to prevent the bar from spinning in your hands during explosive movements that require rotation like clean and jerks and snatches. Description: If you’ve used the dumbbells at your local gym, you may already be familiar with Cap Olympic Dumbbell Handles. CAP’s super popular handles feature a shiny chrome finish over solid steel to prevent oxidizing despite extended use. And, at only 9.5lbs per handle, they’re one of the lighter options on this list. ( 1 1 , 12 )The Evo Rotating Dumbbells serve the same function. While they’re just as effective during stationary movements like strict presses and curls, the rotating heads reduce twist and instability during workouts that require movements like dumbbell snatches. This reduces fatigue and will save your grip during long, intense workouts. Conversely, an Olympic dumbbell handle with poor quality knurling can injure your palms and make it more difficult to work through your exercise properly. ( 3 ) Added Features Knurling is critical in helping to improve the grip you have on the handle. If knurling isn’t right, the handle can easily slip from your hands resulting in potential injuries. Therefore, you must find Olympic dumbbell handles with sufficient knurled markings but don’t invest in ones where the knurling can be sharp enough to rip off your skin. Are Olympic dumbbell handles any good? If you’re planning on putting your dumbbells through the wringer, look for a set with stainless steel handles, as vinyl and rubber coating can tear off after heavy use. The loadable sleeve length varies on the size of the dumbbell, with the 15-inch dumbbells having 3.5 inches of sleeve length and the 20-inch handle having 6.5 inches. The sleeves use bushing to have spin, which won’t provide the most spin on these dumbbells, but you’ll rarely want or need spin on dumbbell exercises.

Description: Titan Loadable Olympic Dumbbell Handles are made to meet every need that may arise in strength training, Olympic lifting, and weight training. Titan offers two versions of their Titan Loadable Olympic Dumbbell Handles, so you get to choose between a 3.5-in loadable sleeve or a 6.5-in loadable sleeve to ensure your handle is perfectly suited to your workout. ( 4 , 5 ) The dumbbells are available in 15-, 20-, and 36-inch long handles, which allows lifters to choose a dumbbell length that will suit their needs for workouts. Each length has a higher weight load (depending on the size of your cast iron or bumper plates), as well as a higher starting weight. One thing to consider, though, is that you’ll need collars to secure weight plates, which aren’t included with these dumbbells and will take up precious sleeve length.

Because they’re composed of two weighted heads connected by a handle, dumbbells are fairly simple. But that doesn’t mean all dumbbells are the same. You may also want to consider the ergonomics of the handle. This might mean looking to see if the handle is tapered, has divets or indents for your fingers, and even includes how the knurling feels against your skin. Each of these aspects plays into the ergonomics of the handle and can differentiate between a comfortable workout and a painful one. ( 3 ) Top 5 Best Olympic Dumbbell Handles 1. TITAN LOADABLE OLYMPIC DUMBBELL HANDLES The 36-inch dumbbell handle is long. It’ll obviously hold more weight than the 15- or 20-inch handles, but keep in mind that you’ll more than likely have to rotate your grip to adequately perform the bench press without the dumbbells clanking into each other. Also, the 36-inch dumbbells are sold in singles, not as a pair. One downside is for movements such as a burpee or pushup on the dumbbells, there’s a chance the dumbbells will roll away from you while you put your weight on them. The hex-shaped heads will minimize this, but the possibility is still there. But if you’re a lifting purist and want the best overhead experience possible, the Evo Rotating Dumbbellsare the way to go. Specs