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Adjustable dumbbells seem like an obvious first.

Good for squats, deadlifts, curls, triceps, and if you've got a bench pecs and upper back workouts.

I'm assuming something like a cable machine with a bench would get you the most with one item?

Adjustable dumbbells seem like an obvious first. Good for squats, deadlifts, curls, triceps, and if you've got a bench pecs and upper back workouts. I'm assuming something like a cable machine with a bench would get you the most with one item?

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Adjustable dumbbells

Probably not. These only go up to like 55, 60? pounds. You're not going to get very much use out of such a low ceiling for the more important lifts. Curls, sure, but then if you're trying to save money save all the money and put paper in bags and curl that - dead serious BTW.

  1. Spend the $500 for a real dumbbell set.
  2. A bench.
  3. A squat rack. - if too much then at least a rack for various bench setups.
  4. Door frame pullup bar.
  5. You need a bar too and barbells.

e; It's real annoying people think "adjustable dumbbells" are a meaningfully good purchase. If you're 11 years old and 50 pounds maxes you out, okay? But if you're older than 13 then you need more weight. You'll gain more from pushups and other body weight lifts than a 50 pound max dumbbell set.

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Dumbbells are for assistance exercises and hypertrophy work, pushing your heaviest weights will always be done with a barbell.

Good adjustable dumbbells like the ones I posted can get loaded to 150+ lbs, more than you're sissy ass will ever need.

I'm stronger than you, so don't talk down to me about my opinions, faggot.