Okay, so I’ve been wanting to get a proper dumbbell rack for a while now. You know, one that can actually hold a decent amount of weight. I finally decided to go for it and get a rack that can handle 5-100 pounds, and let me tell you, it was quite the process.
Deciding What I Need
First off, I started looking around online, just to see what was out there. There are a ton of options, from those little A-frame racks to the big, heavy-duty ones. I knew I needed something sturdy because, well, 100-pound dumbbells are no joke. I was reading that saddle racks are usually the biggest and can fit a full set from 5 to 100 pounds in 5-pound increments, which is exactly what I wanted. Looked pretty neat, too.
Choosing a Rack
After browsing for what felt like forever, I started to understand what I need, and I found this one rack that seemed perfect, the BoS Dumbbell Rack. It looked super solid, and the reviews were pretty good, most said it was the best choice. I was thinking, “This is it!”
Getting the Dumbbells
Now, I already had some dumbbells, but not a full set from 5 to 100 pounds. I started with a few lighter pairs, like 5s, 10s, 15s, and 20s for me, and then some heavier ones, 10s, 20s, and 35s. I figured that was a good starting point. Some folks online said that even 5-pound dumbbells can help build muscle if you do enough reps and sets, which made sense to me. I mean, you gotta start somewhere, right?
Setting Everything Up
So, I ordered the rack, and man, when that thing arrived, it was huge! I cleared out a space in my garage, got my tools ready, and started putting it together. It took a bit of time, and I definitely had to double-check the instructions a few times, but I managed to get it all assembled. Then came the fun part—loading it up with the dumbbells. I started with the lightest ones at the top and worked my way down to the heaviest at the bottom. Seeing them all lined up, from 5 to 100 pounds, was pretty awesome.
Actually Using It
I started using the rack right away. It’s so much easier to grab the weights I need without having them all over the floor. Plus, it just looks so much more organized. I started to focus on doing lots of reps with the lighter weights, especially the 5-pounders, just to get the hang of it and make sure my form was good. I read somewhere that you should do as many reps as you can until you can’t keep the proper form anymore, so that’s what I did.
Honestly, getting this dumbbell rack was one of the best decisions I’ve made for my home gym. It’s sturdy, it holds all the weights I need, and it just makes my workouts so much smoother. If you’re thinking about getting a serious rack for your dumbbells, I’d definitely recommend doing it. Just make sure you measure your space and get one that fits your needs! It’s a bit of a project, but totally worth it in the end.
