Not really, if someone can get a few inches off their waist, where is the waste?

Lift them up, and put them down.
Lift them up, and put them down
Lift them up, and put them down
Lift them up, and put them down

It was tiring enough just writing that.

Then I don't think you know how exercise actually works. If you build or tone any muscle mass. It will use more energy at rest than any untrained muscle.
So even though these weights won't have anyone benching a car or squatting like a sumo. They will get people started. Certainly heavier than a tin of beans and at less than a third of a months Gym membership what is their to lose? An Indian for one costs more.

Even if people use these to practice form, then it's worth 10 quid. You see so many people at gyms who don't follow the right methods. Best example is always the cross trainer where it looks like a Meerkat look out had bred with Zebidee.

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Lift them up, and put them down.
Lift them up, and put them down
Lift them up, and put them down
Lift them up, and put them down

It was tiring enough just writing that.

these aren't very heavy at all. might be OK for aerobics and stuff i suppose?

Waist of time

Not iron plates, the pro beefcakes won't like them and like most stuff bought in here will gather dust under a pile of other crud bought through HUKD.
Voted hot for cheap, burnt money.

I think you really dont know what these are used for then, if you think its going to reduce your waist size. It's more likely to gain muscle in bicep, triceps and peks,

But less than 7.5kg per dumbell, i cant see how effective this is going to be.

Then I don't think you know how exercise actually works. If you build or tone any muscle mass. It will use more energy at rest than any untrained muscle.
So even though these weights won't have anyone benching a car or squatting like a sumo. They will get people started. Certainly heavier than a tin of beans and at less than a third of a months Gym membership what is their to lose? An Indian for one costs more.

Even if people use these to practice form, then it's worth 10 quid. You see so many people at gyms who don't follow the right methods. Best example is always the cross trainer where it looks like a Meerkat look out had bred with Zebidee.

If anything, buy two sets of these and you'll be sorted. If you've ever tried something like p90x, you'll see guys & girls with muscles the size of trucks using 15/20kg weights because it's not about using the biggest weight possible but using the right work out with the weights you have.

This is a great price, I remember having to pay at least £35 for one set of 30kg weights....

You guys with your logic. Of course this is a good deal, and as mentioned -- form is everything, and anyone with half a brain will know more reps with lighter weights can be most advantageous.

But you're always going to get the meatheads who will criticise them being 'light' weights (when in actuality, they're pretty decent; not least as you can load up one weight). I'm also waiting for the inevitable "do you even lift, bro" comments.

Ignore them, and pick yourself up a bargain.

People with fat bellies hanging over their weightlifting belts won't like these. These are great for losing weight and toning, providing you do enough sets correctly.

Lee parsons piping up in a dumbbell thread, what a surprise! They might be a waste for your big strong arms Lee, but for many people, teens, women, older generation, they'd be more than enough.

Not really worth the money tbh they'll take up too much space and aren't very expandable as the weight disks are bulky and can only fit a few on at a time and they'll most likely spin about and knock off each other which gets frustrating with vinyl weights especially if you want to try and put the full 15kg on one bar!

Not sure why someone said anyone with a brain will know more reps at a lower weight is clearly more beneficial as it's the complete opposite that's actually true as you need to stress your muscles to make them grow. Unless they meant as an overall cardio style work out as that's about all these are good for.

Good deal for teens and pensioners.

the only dumbbell set that loose weight after being dropped repeatedly

Feel like i should have got this one now :disappointed:
Thought there'd be some better offers since it's January and everything...

I bought this item, I still stare at it while eating a chocolate bar. One day, one day, just after this curry.

imo this is a better deal - its much more flexible due to the longer bars
could even buy 2 for 19.98
looking at the pics you can definitely get the 2.5kgs from one set onto the other so could have at least 2 *12.5kg at once or a 1*15kg and a 10kg or whatever for different weights to warm up etc

Post of the day.

"these aren't very heavy at all" - it clearly defines the weight in them...so I'm not sure if you're implying that a 2.5kg ring may look heavier than it is :laughing:

"might be OK for aerobics" - 'doing weights' is very aerobic...(and if you mean whilst doing aerobics, I'd be more considerate to individual differences. To be honest, having over 8kg in each hand when doing aerobics would be damn difficult to keep the pace if at all for most).

Don't forget to incorporate the handle weight too. Mine itself weighs over a kilo.

Good price for 15kg.

Spot on.

What do you think toning is? How do you think you get the definition that most people want? You build muscle and lose fat. It's nowhere near as simply as heavy and low reps = bulking up, light and high reps - "toning".

If you want definition you need to build some muscle and you need to build the right type of muscle. If you just lose fat you will get smaller but not necessarily the shape or definition you want.

You also need to consider that different muscles respond better to different rep ranges. With these weights you will be very restricted as to what muscles you can properly work even if you are just looking to "tone up".

Maybe someone will find them useful as a beginner set, and they are pretty cheap, but I think the market for people who will actually benefit from these and be able to achieve their health/fitness goals using them will be limited. Not voting either way.

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Yes timing involves building muscle, but that doesn't necessarily involve gaining bulk.

Also at no point have is stated that these cant be out grown. However anyone looking to begin, spending £10 now to see if they get into it. Is far better than spending £50 to buy door stops.
Even if these are bought to practice form, which in many cases is much more important, before they visit a gym, to remove that noob look.

The main problem is these have a use but too many slate them. Which then puts people on a budget off trying to get onto a healthy road.

are these the type that start spinning and get loose, such that you have to re-tighten hoping you don't miss it and crush your toes. Is there a different type to buy that doesn't get loose?

But the post I quoted you said growing muscle isn't required, just toning. Toning is a bit of a meaningless word generally, but my understanding of what most people mean is that they want definition which involves losing fat and gaining muscle. To my mind you therefore need to gain muscle to tone.

Not sure what bulking means either, it's a bit of a meaningless term like toning but my understanding of what most people mean is big muscle growth with reduced (or even no) concern about some fat gain.

I never said anything about bulking up, talking about growing muscle doesn't mean bulking up. Again, on these posts too many people try to boil it down to black and white so that heavy low reps = bulking, light high reps = toning.

If someone finds these useful then great, personally I just think if someone wants to "tone up" these will have very limited use and probably won't give the results you want which may just leave you feeling disappointed.

@ the moaners, ffs, some of us have got to start somewhere, good for you if you can lift more weight than me, I suppose you're moaning that your gyms are full of newbies too... not that you ever started going to the gym ever...

I could lift those with my little finger :wink:

no, those are the ones with the useless grip that has a piddly screw within the grip

these are one long thread so you can secure them really tightly

7.5 kg x 2 for aerobic is more than you need. You can buy another set so will be 15 x 2
+ they flexible as you can change weights pretty accurate

I have done in the past - heavy weight gym and now I smiling when I see people pushing maximum weights for 3-5 times ???? Whats the point 3 Times with max load ?? thinking you schwarzenegger ?
Schwarzenegger spent his all life in a gym training - -- some people want muscles in one month HA HA HA pushing max loads " some need to wear pamper just in case "
Do properly and slow and NOT 4 times but 15 times and than you do not need heavy weights

You have to put the disc shaped things on the bar shaped thing. Your welcome.

Damn good deal

Do you even lift bro!!?

Just came here to read the comments! Then found myself wanting to join in....

From a price point, these are great. Especially if you're just wanting to start out, but definitely buy two sets as you'll out grow these very quickly (especially if you're looking to put on a bit of muscle)

Personally, spent a little more and get some cast iron weights, in my experience with plastic weights (1 set when I was about 15!) I'd now avoid them at all costs, though not to be confused with the heavy duty weights they use at gyms.

You can absolutely put on size with 15kg per arm though, a general rule that I apply to lifting. 1-3 reps with a fairly long rest (60 seconds) is going to help you gain strength as long as you increase the weight in increments and ensure good form. 5-8 reps is the sweet spot for size, if you're building for glamour (probably a 45 second rest). 8-12 reps and you're falling into the "toning" category, you'll still definitely be able to build size doing this it's just not the sweet spot (30 second rest is probably adequate)

You're going to burn fat with any exercise but if you're going for higher reps with a shorter time between sets you're going to be burning fat but also putting your body in a catabolic state which can result in your body actually using muscle to fuel it, hence why you'll cut more!

Does this fit the iron plates as well? anyone know?

Yes.

Thanks for the quick response! will order a set

Looking at them though. I don't think they'll be good for heavy weights.

Would it be enough to sustain 15-20kg weights you reckon?

That's so light I could lift it with my nipple.

These make great doorstops.

Purchased today, good set to get me started without having to spend much.

No they are a waste of time because they are vinyl. Vinyl is rubish, and will not last the test of time. It is also twice as big, for the same amount of weight. Keep up Muppet, and follow the convo, like previous threads you read.
I am offering my advice, for people to save money in the long run

I was trying to say that, they are better off getting a set for £5 or £10 more, and getting cast iron set. Like most people have said, will just get pushed into the corner. At least if you buy metal ones, the value can only depreciate to its value of raw material. Also stronger, wont crack up.

Link to a recommended set? You seem to talk a big game but haven't offered an alternative.

Have in the past, i am trying to save people money, and stop them wasting it. Dont be lazy and look for yourself.

But here you go. £5 more, but cast iron and interchangeable with other 1" bars

For those in doubt, ignore the walking hemorrhoids here, because you'll probably find these perfectly adequate weight for your needs (I won't argue over the material, but I started on plastic weights and they were ok for me). Getting form right is everything. I'm a skinny guy who hasn't been going to the gym that long, and I find it's actually full of decent guys who are happy to help or encourage if you talk to them - thankfully not everyone is a gloating, testosterone fueled imbecile that likes to swing their massive testicles around.

The worse thing these idiots do is make people feel inadequate, who then try to skip stages, push too heavy, and end up doing themselves a serious (possibly permanent) injury.

There are loads of great, pro-trainer youtube videos that give great advice to new starters. Big guys who encourage new starters, and preach good form and a common sense approach to exercise and muscle gaining. In fact, a fair few bodybuilding forums seem to have the same sort of welcoming community. And again - there are actually an incredible variety of exercises you can do just using dumbbells. Google is your friend.

Main thing is: it's a start!

Nice words and i agree with you. All i am saying, is save some money, and go for a cast iron set. It will pay off in the long run. Also more environmentally friendly as well. as I am pretty sure you wont be able to recycle these.

oh 19.99 is a fiver more than 9.99?
lee you really have surpassed yourself this time!

very true i should have expected that of you.
regardless of your other point, yes we know - its also twice the price
spending that 20 quid on 2 of these vinyl sets is much more flexible, long lasting and useable
someone wanting to then get a bigger set would be able to do so later at which point these would become pretty much irrelevant anyway and would only have cost 20quid

They still are a waste of money. Have you ever used vinyl weights, have you seen what they get like after a few years use? Big bulky, and doesn't reflect proper training. You probably better off getting kettle bells, if you are only looking for toning.

why are you talking about a few years time?
the set you suggested was 7.5kg per arm - thats going to last a few years is it?

Well yes they are better in respect of durability. They will last. Also you can additional weights to them. I done so myself. You can easily get 20kg per dumbell on the cast variety. You can not with these, Paying a little extra, will mean you save in the long run.

paying double
as i said, if you buy a small set of dumbbells they are virtually disposable when you upgrade
with this set you can get over 20kg per dumbell much more easily when you upgrade as the bars are longer and you are saving the initial tenner
if you dont take it any further you save a tenner
win win
obviously this only applies when the vinyl is cheaper and the bars longer - as in this case

I guess so. Still think your out grow them quickly. 7.5kg per arm is really no weight to most people.