Large dumbbell sets are an item that almost every home gym owner would want. However, this is not a practical option for all. Traditional dumbbells are not cheap and take up quite a bit of space. By creating the ability to change the weight of a specific dumbbell, “adjustable dumbbells” help solve these issues. Telk Fitness offers adjustable dumbbells that many home gym owners should consider.
The 200-pound set discussed in this article has many qualities that make them an excellent piece of equipment for those building out a home gym. In general, the adjustable dumbbells from Telk offer a wide variety of weight options, are well-constructed, and some of the best value dumbbells on the market.
Dimensions + Other Attributes
The Telk Adjustable Dumbbells come in a few different options, but the 200-pound (100 lb each) set is the largest offered.
What’s included:
- Two handles (15.75″x1.15″)
- Sixteen 10 pound plates
- Four 5 pound plates
- Four 2.5 pound plates
- Four Spin Lock Collars
Therefore, you can adjust each dumbbell from 5 pounds to 100 pounds. Some other important details about the appearance are:
- They are not coated in paint, which tends to chip. These are built with a baked enamel finish that is not supposed to rust or corrode. After several months of use, all signs are pointing to this being true. In general, the plates are smooth and will be able to take a beating.
- The textured chrome handles provide a nice texture to grip. It’s similar to the feel of a barbell with a lighter knurl. Slippage should not be an issue.
The weights are relatively easy to move on and off, then, tighten securely with the “star-lock collars.” If fastened tightly, there is no “rattling” and you cannot hear the weight plates bang together.
The adjustable dumbbells are extremely versatile. The number of exercises possible is nearly limitless (shoulder press, curls, multiple types of rows, deadlifts, shoulder shrug, lunges, lat raises, overhead tricep extension, goblet squats, etc).
Limitations
There are some limitations with these dumbbells, listed below:
- When doing bench press or any other lift where you want to rest the dumbbell on the edge on your thigh, it can dig in. This gets worse with heavier weight but is manageable when using less.
- If not using all of the weight, you’ll have extra weight laying around. Or, you’ll need to purchase/create some sort of storage option.
- Changing the weights in between sets or exercises will take some time.
Nevertheless, the pros (including the price) greatly outweigh these cons.
Cost
Let’s say you wanted to purchase a standard set of hex dumbbells from a company like Rogue. Do you know how much that would cost for a set of 5-100 pounds? Well… before tax, that comes out to $2,520. At Rep Fitness, it would cost you $2,179 for their Rubber Hex Dumbbell Set. In an ideal world, everyone would be able to have these. However, as previously discussed, not everyone has that much money or space to use on dumbbells. Or, they are just not high enough on the priority list.
In addition, a 5-90 set up Powerblock Dumbbells sells for around $600. The current price on the Telk website for the 5-100 pound adjustable’s is just $258.99. This comes with a 5-year warranty on weight plates and parts.
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Who Would Benefit Most?
There are many scenarios where a home gym owner would benefit from these. Here are a few of those situations:
- Those with many items on their home gym wish list. Save some money with these dumbbells and spend additional money on other products.
- Someone with a few sets of dumbbells already, but want a more complete set without spending too much money. Sell what you have on the used marketplace and get yourself a versatile pair like this.
- These would be an excellent first purchase for a home gym if you are starting with a budget of only a few hundred dollars. There is an endless amount of exercises that can be done with just these and you could build around them.
- Anyone tight on space but want the benefit of working out with dumbbells.
In conclusion, these adjustable dumbbells are an excellent option for anyone wanting a wide variety of dumbbell weights and looking for the best value they can get without sacrificing too much space. Pound for pound, these are some of the best value dumbbells out there.
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