where is the best place to buy a bench and some dumbbells

Minime2.5

Fairly confident I can get a good fullbody workout with a set of 20kg dumbbells and a bench . Wheres the best place to buy ? The bench has to be decent though

alwald

The bench is optional as you can do most, if not all exercises without a bench.
It's hard to say about the best place to buy dumbbells as most shops are closed but do check the likes of adverts for some sales close to you.
I do have a pair in a very good condition that I am not using at the moment.

Podge201

Improvise, im using a pair of drive shafts.

marklazarcovic

OmegaGene wrote: »

every man and his dog is on the prowl for dumbbells at the moment and they are either stupidly priced or out of stock, ebay seems to be the only option now and 20kg singles were around the £100 mark when i was looking
could you not get an extra strong resistance band instead which can give a full body workout and no need for a bench

the edge fitness have them in stock

Can't find their website? Any link would be great

marklazarcovic

marklazarcovic wrote: »

Can't find their website? Any link would be great

https://www.theedge-sports.com/fitness-c216

Got it, thanks to the person who mentioned them

AllForIt

You don't need a bench if your only considering doing this temporarily.

Just do it on the floor. (great song title)

Just do basic exercises, you don't need all that incline stuff.

A sturdy pull up bar in combination with a TRX will give you more options for exercises.

robinbird

Dumbbells are the new toilet paper. Shops closed and stupidly expensive and hard to get online now.
Agree bench not necessary.

Minime2.5

AllForIt wrote: »

You don't need a bench if your only considering doing this temporarily.

Just do it on the floor. (great song title)

Just do basic exercises, you don't need all that incline stuff.

A sturdy pull up bar in combination with a TRX will give you more options for exercises.

How are you supposed to do db chest press on the floor

Alf Veedersane

Minime2.5 wrote: »

How are you supposed to do db chest press on the floor

DB Floor Press.

Or get a band and do banded push ups for a greater range of motion.

robinbird

OmegaGene wrote: »

https://www.lidl.ie/en/c/home-fitness/c1135/w2

10.5kg dumbbell. A bit light but will have to do.

Alf Veedersane

Bands. Cheaper than buying a hape of dumbbells that will become paperweights in the not too distant future and probably more versatile.

Alf Veedersane

OmegaGene wrote: »

You’re not wrong
The extra strong power band is a serious bit of kit, I was using it for deadlifts today

You can adjust the resistance, change the tempo etc.

I think people sometimes get hung up on knowing the exact weight they're moving rather than concentrating on the contraction, effort etc

Eoinbmw

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

You can adjust the resistance, change the tempo etc.

I think people sometimes get hung up on knowing the exact weight they're moving rather than concentrating on the contraction, effort etc

Exactly us different foot postition or band under a concrete block more resistence at the top then!
And just increase rep ranges and rest between sets!

Alf Veedersane

Eoinbmw wrote: »

Exactly us different foot postition or band under a concrete block more resistence at the top then!
And just increase rep ranges and rest between sets!

To be fair, if you've never tried them out I can see why they wouldn't seem as useful. When I started using them it was only for band pull apart and the like.

But they're a brilliant addition

Eoinbmw

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

To be fair, if you've never tried them out I can see why they wouldn't seem as useful. When I started using them it was only for band pull apart and the like.

But they're a brilliant addition

For years id use a red band off a rack for warm ups like you say pull aparts rows etc etc.
John Meadows has some great content on youtube lately and god forbid tiger fitness !

Alf Veedersane

Eoinbmw wrote: »

For years id use a red band off a rack for warm ups like you say pull aparts rows etc etc.
John Meadows has some great content on youtube lately and god forbid tiger fitness !

Joe Exotic channel?

Eoinbmw

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Joe Exotic channel?

Lol no Mark Lobliner but that would be Class !

robinbird

OmegaGene wrote: »

buy a few and add weights ?

Hadn't thought of that but might work. e.g buy three and use the heavier weights on the third for the others so might get dumbbell weight up to maybe 14kg.

Alf Veedersane

OmegaGene wrote: »

It’s amazing how versatile the band is, I watched a couple of videos before I bought the band, I would 100% recommend them
The extra strong one I picked up is marked up as 79-99kg so I can get a serious workout going

Blue band?

Alf Veedersane

OmegaGene wrote: »

That’s the one, bought it from the edge in cork the other day

Got these handles as well. Just found some exercises the band's were twisting about a bit and distracting. They're dead handy

Alf Veedersane

OmegaGene wrote: »

They look very handy, where did you get them ?

I picked up some resistance tubes from Argos and the fabric and sits in the door jam has frayed and the D buckle is in bits, I got a bit carried away while waiting for the power band to arrive

Gymless...they sell through Adverts mostly. Not sure if it means 'single unit' as in one handle because I paid twice that and got two pairs :pac:

mengele

Anyone see any adjustable benches left in stock anywhere? Somewhere that can deliver

liamtech

Also looking for some Home Gym Gear

Been on adverts for days but its chaos - been nipped by [above asking price offers] for a few days -

If anyone sees any stores with stocks and delivery of

• 25mm Weight Plates 3kg +
• Barbells 25mm diameter
• ANYTHING!!

Please let us know, i would imagine i am not the only person who would be interested

Meanwhile making do with a bench and a pair of 18KGs - totally maxed out in terms of what i can do but continuing none the less (using a Metal Cabinet as a step up atm - decent burn in fairness when using the 18s - felt it well in my quads, but sorely missing a decent leg press)

Alf Veedersane

liamtech wrote: »

Meanwhile making do with a bench and a pair of 18KGs - totally maxed out in terms of what i can do but continuing none the less (using a Metal Cabinet as a step up atm - decent burn in fairness when using the 18s - felt it well in my quads, but sorely missing a decent leg press)

Get in some single leg work... Bulgarian split squats with the back foot on the cabinet (or the bench), for example. Slow tempo, add in a pause, etc. You'll get plenty or burn out of that

liamtech

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Get in some single leg work... Bulgarian split squats with the back foot on the cabinet (or the bench), for example. Slow tempo, add in a pause, etc. You'll get plenty or burn out of that

Yea iv been really working out the mechanics of some old school dumbell only stuff - i have a bench too but no rack so

Off topic but the following new additions are hitting the spot

• Sumo Squat with Single Dumbbell - so if i move all the plates to one i can get a 26KG - like you said at tempo this is pretty decent - really feel the hit
• Bent over dumbbell raise is ok too - difficult with the mechanics of my kit though - bench is not sturdy and a bit low - still useful though
• Chest Dumbbell Press is all about tempo obviously the 18s are light by comparison to where i was in the gym - tempo stretches it nicely
• Shoulders/Triceps/Biceps are obviously the best - havent really been effected bar not having a Barbell - but decent progress and hit on most -

Its amazing in a Gym, my 'favorite days' would have been chest, back and legs - the big muscle groups - but at home its definitely the Arms and shoulders - had a tremendous day on Thursday with that grouping (Bicep/Tricep/Shoulders incl some super sets) - still feel a lite DOMS today, and Friday's DOMS were harsh - great feeling considering its been a month since i set foot in a gym

Minime2.5

liamtech wrote: »

Also looking for some Home Gym Gear

Been on adverts for days but its chaos - been nipped by [above asking price offers] for a few days -

If anyone sees any stores with stocks and delivery of

• 25mm Weight Plates 3kg +
• Barbells 25mm diameter
• ANYTHING!!

Please let us know, i would imagine i am not the only person who would be interested

Meanwhile making do with a bench and a pair of 18KGs - totally maxed out in terms of what i can do but continuing none the less (using a Metal Cabinet as a step up atm - decent burn in fairness when using the 18s - felt it well in my quads, but sorely missing a decent leg press)

You can exercise the whole upper body with 18kg dumbbells. Even for DB Chest Press and Rows for the back if the keep the rest to 45-60 seconds and you can increase reps to 15-21 reps if the weights start to get light. Time under tension is a big factor for muscle growth

mengele

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP39n0ixCLU

decided im going to try and make this fellows bench tomorrow. I have the timber so will give it a go. nothing ventured nothing gained.

Starlord_01

Has anyone ordered gym equipment from Elverys?

They have a selection of dumbbells in stock but states "PLEASE ALLOW 10 TO 15 WORKING DAYS FOR HOME GYM EQUIPMENT DELIVERY" at the checkout.

el Fenomeno

Queue of about 50+ people outside my Lidl at opening time today. Wanted to get their dumbbells, but I went straight back home, can't be dealing with that shíte.

ricero

Went to my local lidl this morning. Was one of the first in the door. Went to look for dumbells and kettlebells and all gone already. Some joke. I say the staff bought them all the night before.

Homesick Alien

el Fenomeno wrote: »

Queue of about 50+ people outside my Lidl at opening time today. Wanted to get their dumbbells, but I went straight back home, can't be dealing with that shíte.

Same. Just wanted a kettlebell. Asked a guy coming out and he said there were none and he was one of the first in. Joke.

Ush1

I'm sorta shocked by this, did that many people go to the gym before this?

Or are they just people who didn't exercise bored now at home and want weights?

dtfo

Starlord_01 wrote: »

Has anyone ordered gym equipment from Elverys?

They have a selection of dumbbells in stock but states "PLEASE ALLOW 10 TO 15 WORKING DAYS FOR HOME GYM EQUIPMENT DELIVERY" at the checkout.

I ordered them on friday and got an email from an post to say it was arriving today so pretty quick turnaround

scottigael

Was one of the first into Lidl today and yeah, all dumbbells gone, a joke. Does anyone know if they restock them?

Minime2.5

Starlord_01 wrote: »

Has anyone ordered gym equipment from Elverys?

They have a selection of dumbbells in stock but states "PLEASE ALLOW 10 TO 15 WORKING DAYS FOR HOME GYM EQUIPMENT DELIVERY" at the checkout.

I ordered them . Will let you know when they arrive

Minime2.5

Im looking for a bench. I thought I had one gotten yesterday . Ordered off Amazon but the seller said they couldn't deliver to Ireland

Starlord_01

dtfo wrote: »

I ordered them on friday and got an email from an post to say it was arriving today so pretty quick turnaround

Thanks for that. The potential wait was putting me off.

Starlord_01

Minime2.5 wrote: »

I ordered them . Will let you know when they arrive

Think I'll do the same

Minime2.5

Starlord_01 wrote: »

Has anyone ordered gym equipment from Elverys?

They have a selection of dumbbells in stock but states "PLEASE ALLOW 10 TO 15 WORKING DAYS FOR HOME GYM EQUIPMENT DELIVERY" at the checkout.

Those dbs are 10kg each. I mistakenly thought they were a pair if 20kg so I bought 2 pairs if them

Starlord_01

Minime2.5 wrote: »

Those dbs are 10kg each. I mistakenly thought they were a pair if 20kg so I bought 2 pairs if them

Yeah only 10kg. Use them with a resistance band and you should be ok.

Can always load 20kg onto the one bar also.

Alf Veedersane

They never have big numbers of them when they have had similar offers and this time the demand skyrocketed. No surprise they were gone quickly

marklazarcovic

mr price has a range of kettlebells and fitness stuff,it would tide a few people over,i was in milltown one in galway, 20kg kettlebell was 29.99 ,down to 4kgs they had,matts and other stuff too. worth a shot.

rubadub

Starlord_01 wrote: »

Yeah only 10kg. Use them with a resistance band and you should be ok.

Can always load 20kg onto the one bar also.

the 20kg kit means the entire set is 20kg.

20kg Dumbbell Set
- 2.5kg x 4pcs cast iron weight
- 1.25kg x 4pcs cast iron weight
- 0.5kg x 4pcs cast iron weight
- 2 x York 14” Chrome Spinlock Dumbbell bars
- 2 x York Chrome Spinlock Collars

so 17kg of plates, and the dumbells. My old york dumbbell handle is about 1.8kg including the metal spin locks, that set shows plastic spinlocks but describes them as chrome, so I am not sure.
https://www.elverys.ie/elverys/en/Elverys/Fitness/Home-Gym-Equipment/Weights/York-Cast-Iron-Dumbbell-Set--20kg%2C-Black/p/000000000001110662

You cannot fit all the plates only 1 bar. The most I can get on mine is 2x2.5 and 2x1.25 on each side. So a total of 15kg plates and 1.8kg bar so 16.8kg.

I also have 5kg plates and 10kg plates. The 10kg are too big to be doing most dumbell exercises, 5kg are great. I would advise against tri grip 5kg plates as they would be a wider diameter and can get in the way, and 5kg is easy to lift anyway so no need for it. -you probably won't find any anyways! I was saying in another thread to ask friends & relatives if they have any. Loads of lads I know bought weights before and do not use them, or could have some spare plates they would loan out.

If people are looking for plates it will be "standard" "1 inch" plates for these sets, there are ones with 2 inch holes for the more advanced sets. Some plates are vinyl and filled with concrete which are very bulky and so you will not fit much on the handle, I would avoid them.

https://www.irishmirror.ie/lifestyle/health/lidl-ireland-respond-frustrated-customers-21915322

customer said: "How come your Dumbbells in the special offers Are sold out in all Dublin 15 stores? Five minutes after opening."

A spokesperson said on Twitter: "We’re sorry about this. These items were forecast months in advance and due to the current situation demand for home fitness has increased massively as you can imagine."

At the moment there is no immediate plans to bring more of the gym items back onto shelves although they may try bring this special back sooner given the demand.

Also check adverts, some are absolute chancers but might drop the price. There are 2x5kg in galway for 25euro https://www.adverts.ie/weights/weight-plates-2-x-5-kg/20214019
that is expensive but not outrageous, 4x5kg new are 37 euro on argos (if they were selling) https://www.adverts.ie/weights/weight-plates-2-x-5-kg/20214019

ongarite

Fitness Equipment Ireland are taking pre-orders for dumbbells for delivery from 15th May.
Put my order in today, can't see gyms being open in 2-3 weeks.

Fitz*

ongarite wrote: »

Fitness Equipment Ireland are taking pre-orders for dumbbells for delivery from 15th May.
Put my order in today, can't see gyms being open in 2-3 weeks.

Thanks for this.

I purchased one set of dumbbells myself, as the option is there to add to cart. I had wanted to buy other items too that are back in stock on May 15th but was unable to add them to the cart. I left a note, so hopefully they are able to facilitate.

robinbird

ongarite wrote: »

Fitness Equipment Ireland are taking pre-orders for dumbbells for delivery from 15th May.
Put my order in today, can't see gyms being open in 2-3 weeks.

Looks like practically everything is out of stock. Prices ok given the circumstances.

brianblaze

ongarite wrote: »

Fitness Equipment Ireland are taking pre-orders for dumbbells for delivery from 15th May.
Put my order in today, can't see gyms being open in 2-3 weeks.

I see a lot of people on their Facebook asking where their orders are from last month with no replies. (Also, they jacked up prices by nearly a hundred quid when the lockdown started!) Wouldn't be giving my money to people who do that

sp00k

brianblaze wrote: »

I see a lot of people on their Facebook asking where their orders are from last month with no replies. (Also, they jacked up prices by nearly a hundred quid when the lockdown started!) Wouldn't be giving my money to people who do that

Ordered from them myself a few weeks ago. There was no way of tracking my order, they would not answer phone or email, then one day out of the blue the order arrived. I'd be in no rush to order from them again though because of this.

sp00k

Anyone know where to get one of those pullup bars that hook onto the door frame rather than screwing in? Not having much luck so far.

brianblaze

sp00k wrote: »

Anyone know where to get one of those pullup bars that hook onto the door frame rather than screwing in? Not having much luck so far.

30 Quid though

Mr.Menace

If anyone is looking for benches that’s reasonably priced you can check sweatband.com . It’s a uk site so your going to have to use address pal or parcel motel but it still comes in cheaper than getting one here.