Okay, so today I decided to get my hands on a 35 lb hex dumbbell. I have been working out at home lately and felt it was time to add some new weights to my routine. I started my search by checking out some online stores. It looked like there were a bunch of different options, varying in price and brand.
I noticed some hex dumbbells were more expensive because of this rubber coating they added on. I guess it’s supposed to make them last longer and be more durable. Also, the big-name brands were obviously pricier. It got me thinking about what weight I should really be getting. I remember reading somewhere that beginners should start with dumbbells that go up to 30 lbs, in 5 lb steps. But then, if you’re a bit stronger, you should get a set that ranges from 5 to 55 lbs. I’m somewhere in the middle, so I figured 35 lbs would be a good start.
- I checked out a few local sports stores to see what they had.
- One of them, Ochsner Sport, had a 20% discount going on, which was tempting.
- They talked about being a member of some “Ochsner Sport CLUB” and getting weekly deals.
Then there was another store that had a website where they claimed to have dumbbells at the best prices. I’m always a bit skeptical of these claims, but I looked anyway. There was also this online shop that had “practical fitness equipment for home use” and they were pushing “more motivation and functionality.”
I even saw an ad for factory-direct dumbbells. The ad mentioned low minimum orders and something called OEM/ODM, which I’m not too familiar with. It was all about reducing costs, which is great, but I don’t want to buy a whole bunch of dumbbells, just one or two. I did see some Nike dumbbells, too. They had some fancy words about “smashing your goals” and “moving comfortably.” Sounds good, but I just need something to lift, not a motivational speech, haha.
After all that searching, I finally found a 35 lb hex dumbbell at a reasonable price. It wasn’t one of the super expensive brands, but it looked solid and well-made. I ended up ordering it, and it arrived a few days later. I tried it out, and it felt good. The grip was comfortable, and it didn’t feel like it was going to slip out of my hand. I did a few sets of bicep curls and shoulder presses, and it was just the right weight to challenge me without being too heavy.
Conclusion
So, yeah, that’s my experience with getting a 35 lb hex dumbbell. It was a bit of a process, with all the searching and comparing, but I’m happy with my purchase. It’s a solid piece of equipment, and I’m sure it’ll be a great addition to my home workouts. Now, I just need to stick to my routine and make the most of it!
