- Is the 50 LB set 50 lb per dumbbell or 50 lb total?
- Sets like this are usually listed by total weight, so 50 lb total means about 25 lb per dumbbell. Confirm the per-dumbbell weight before ordering, because it changes what exercises the pair suits.
- Will the rubber coating damage my floors?
- The rubber coating is there to protect floors and reduce noise, and it is gentler than bare cast iron. Dropping them from height can still mark wood or tile, so set them down rather than tossing them.
- Can I use these for bench press and rows?
- Yes. A fixed pair works for dumbbell bench press, bent-over rows, lunges, shoulder press and farmer carries. The hex heads sit flat on the floor or your thighs between sets.
- How do these compare with adjustable dumbbells?
- Adjustable dumbbells change load and take less space, but they have moving parts and collars that can loosen. This fixed pair is simpler and sturdier, but you need another pair to lift heavier.
- Do the dumbbells have a strong rubber smell?
- New rubber-coated weights often have a rubber odor that fades over days to weeks. Air them out in a garage or ventilated room before using them in a small space.
- What is included in the set?
- The set is two rubber-coated hex dumbbells with cast iron cores. No stand or rack is included, so plan where the pair will sit between workouts.
- Where is the IDEALHOUSE 50 LB Hex Dumbbell Set with Cast Iron Core cheapest?
- At Lowe's, for $150.93, as of our latest check.