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TheNozz

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Bruuce said:
Does it ever hurt there other times when you're not working out? I've been having pain there the last month and very sporadically prior and I had/have gall stones
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Actually yes.

sometimes it’s been triggered from taking a hot shower or sitting in a jacuzzi

furthermore, my grandma and mom
Have had gallbladder issues

however, nothing ever showed up on an X-ray back in 2019, but they weren’t looking at stomach issues, just heart and lungs
 
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An xray will only show if its inflamed(afaik based on what the doctor told me). Mine wasnt. I needed an ultrasound to see if there were stones, which there were. That being said hot showers, tubs, compresses relieved my pain so idk
 
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Ok so I moved and the only reasonably priced gym near me is Planet Fitness but it’s one of the few where it’s actually busy, super busy actually.
I never get to use the equipment I want.

So to hell with it, what’s the most basic equipment I need to get a well rounded work out in? And I’m trying not spend too much $$ if possible. I can get a bike for cardio or even run on the local college track.
 
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If you had a set of dumbbells (adjustable?) and a bench, you can do pretty much a full workout.

We sold our power rack when we moved from CA to FL, and I've been making due for the last couple years with dumbbells from 10 to 55, a curl bar, a regular barbell, and the plates we had. Oh, and a pull up bar.

Yeah, I'm only benching 55 lb dumbbells, but I'm also old as shit now so I probably should've stopped benching 2 plates for reps a while ago.
 
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If you do higher rep range work you can really milk a basic dumbbell set for a long time. Especially since you're at home so your penis isn't telling your brain to cheat-form lift heavy shit to impress the yogapants on the next bench over.

If I had to go basic I'd just get a bench (proper bench can also be used for light bodyweight stuff since they're heavy enough for an anchor), a small dumbbell set, some bands, and a pull up bar (door-frame one if renting, drill into wall if home owner). If I had a nearby park with bars I'd skip the pull up bar.

If you live in a state with garbage weather you might consider an elliptical or a rowing machine for cardio, since they get the whole body working. But if you're not gonna die in a blizzard biking/jogging is great.
 
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You could look into kettlebells, too. They're pretty versatile.
 
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So what’s the general consensus on adjustable dumbbells?
Seems like they’re a nice space saving option.

any disadvantages?
 
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TheNozz said:
So what’s the general consensus on adjustable dumbbells?
Seems like they’re a nice space saving option.

any disadvantages?
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Not being able to drop them is kind of a big deal.
 
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I like my bowflex adjustables. Saves on space and easier/faster to change weights, which I hate.
 
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It shouldn't be
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If you still have enough control to properly and safely lower your dumbells after your last set then you are likely not doing whatever you are doing with enough intensity.
 
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wormie said:
If you still have enough control to properly and safely lower your dumbells after your last set then you are likely not doing whatever you are doing with enough intensity.
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You must be doing something terribly wrong. Even going to failure, you should at least be able to control the negative.

Otherwise, you're a danger to yourself and anyone around you if you're regularly letting dumbbells free-fall and bounce around
 
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wormie said:
If you still have enough control to properly and safely lower your dumbells after your last set then you are likely not doing whatever you are doing with enough intensity.
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This is dumb and has nothing to do with adjustable dumbbells
 
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wormie said:
If you still have enough control to properly and safely lower your dumbells after your last set then you are likely not doing whatever you are doing with enough intensity.
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Look at this weaksauce shit. Bro, I lift until I literally pass out, and then when i come to I hit my next set until unconsciousness again. Anything less and you're just not lifting with enough intensity.
 
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TheNozz said:
So what’s the general consensus on adjustable dumbbells?
Seems like they’re a nice space saving option.

any disadvantages?
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I love my Bowflex adjustable ones. Something to keep in mind though is that you can fuck them up while loading more weight on - I don't remember how, but read the manual it comes with. I have the accompanying stand as well which is A) stupidly pricey for what it is B) still very convenient and, over time, worth it (to my back at least).
 
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I’ve been eyeing some adjustable sets as well but. I don’t really have a good spot to put a bench right now and they always seem expensive for what they are.

I have a kettlebell and door frame pull up bar that’s tiding me over fine for now. I recommend a kettle bell if you haven’t tried one, the versatility is great.
 
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