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Shown to the right is a "spinlock" dumbbell, whose ends are threaded to accept large nuts as collars. Alternatively, a dumbbell may have smooth ends with plates being secured by a sprung collar. Plate-loaded (adjustable) dumbbells (a.k.a. loadable dumbbells) Spin-lock; Spring collar clips; Compression ring collar; Ironmaster quick-lock
Inch is known for his Thomas Inch dumbbell, also known as '172' or the 'unliftable' challenge dumbbell. The iconic dumbbell weighs 172 lbs and 9 oz. (78 1 ⁄ 4 kg) and is extremely difficult to lift, partly due to its sheer weight, but primarily because of its thick handle of 2 3 ⁄ 8 " (6.03 cm) in diameter, making it difficult to hold on to ...
Dumbell is an alternative spelling of dumbbell, a type of weight-training gear. Dumbell may also refer to: People.
The Dumbbell Nebula is a planetary nebula (M27), which is shaped like a dumbbell; Physics: A p atomic orbital has the approximate shape of a pair of lobes on opposite sides of the nucleus, or a somewhat dumbbell shape; The name "dumbbell tenement" was also used for the apartment buildings in the Lower East Side of New York City in the late 19th ...
Holding and moving dumbbells around the body with a stepping action and twist of the torso. A similar routine is depicted whilst the exerciser holds a large square plate. Hanging weights over the shoulders. Lifting heavy stones including one handed lifts over the head. [46] Weight lifting, including moving large and heavy objects [40]
It set consisted of a 4-1/2’ knurled pipe bar, dumbbells with fixed collars, and 110 pounds of weight plates. [14] Mid-1950s "BUR-140" Brochure. BUR-140 – The "BUR-140" is arguably the best known BUR product. It replaced the BUR-130. [15] Unlike previous BUR sets, the BUR-140 came with a 38-inch chrome-plated and knurled revolving barbell ...
Dumbbell flye. The chest fly is performed while lying face up on a bench or standing up, with arms outspread holding weights, by bringing the arms together above the chest. This is a compound exercise for the pectorals. Other muscles worked include deltoids, triceps, and forearms. Equipment: dumbbells, cable machine or "pec deck" machine.
A pair of adjustable dumbbells with 2-kilogram (4.4 lb) plates. Weightlifting or weight lifting generally refers to physical exercises and sports in which people lift weights, often in the form of (dumbbells, barbells or machines). People engage in weightlifting for a variety of different reasons.