DB needed for STS?
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Shantabulous
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I used 35 and 40lb for one arm rows and a 45lb db for plie squats (alternating hands).
Dela
Cathlete
It depends, if you want to up your weight for deadlifts and squats, you should buy in pairs, but you could also use a weighted vest in addition to dumbbells to add weight instead.
I would think you need a pair of 35's, but what do you think you'll need for 1 armed rows? If it's 40, just buy 1 40, then if you want to increase your weights for leg work, you could always buy the second 40 pounder. I stopped buying at 35's, I may consider buying 1 40 pound, but I'm not going to get too hung up on doing everything to the absolute max, if there are a couple of exercises I am a little light on, so be it, those dumbbells get very pricey in the higher weights, and outside of STS I just don't use that kind of weight, I rarely even use the 30's and 35's outside of STS workouts.
I would think you need a pair of 35's, but what do you think you'll need for 1 armed rows? If it's 40, just buy 1 40, then if you want to increase your weights for leg work, you could always buy the second 40 pounder. I stopped buying at 35's, I may consider buying 1 40 pound, but I'm not going to get too hung up on doing everything to the absolute max, if there are a couple of exercises I am a little light on, so be it, those dumbbells get very pricey in the higher weights, and outside of STS I just don't use that kind of weight, I rarely even use the 30's and 35's outside of STS workouts.
Dela
Cathlete
I have 2 vests, 1 is the Cathe 10 pound xvest, which is great and comfortable, but it's only 10 pounds, great for some stuff, but not enough for others.
So I bought one of those big adjustable vests that can go up to 40 pounds and has these removable 1 pound weights, unfortunately mine has to be put on over my head, I will probably start using it again for Meso 2, but it's a workout in itself putting it on and taking it off. Here is a 40 pound adustable from Walmart that goes on like a vest.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=12177384&findingMethod=rr , this one is only $72, not a bad price.
Cathe, also has a20 pound vest.
I bought my Cathe vest at Walmart online for an incredible price quite a while ago. If you search for Cathe on Walmart you will find both the 10 pound and 20 pound. I would do some price comparisons though elsewhere.
So I bought one of those big adjustable vests that can go up to 40 pounds and has these removable 1 pound weights, unfortunately mine has to be put on over my head, I will probably start using it again for Meso 2, but it's a workout in itself putting it on and taking it off. Here is a 40 pound adustable from Walmart that goes on like a vest.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=12177384&findingMethod=rr , this one is only $72, not a bad price.
Cathe, also has a20 pound vest.
I bought my Cathe vest at Walmart online for an incredible price quite a while ago. If you search for Cathe on Walmart you will find both the 10 pound and 20 pound. I would do some price comparisons though elsewhere.
jldx2in2000
Cathlete
I bought this vest from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002P60ZZC
With shipping it was $84. I have only used it to do weighted assisted pull-ups but the sides of the vest have velcro straps so even though I have to put the vest on over my head, the sides being open really help make it easier. The removable weights are 2.5 lb instead of 1 lb in this.
Kitterfly
Cathlete
Also if you dont want to buy another pair of dumbbells and want to "make" your own I did this recently- got some super super strong magnets (cant believe these babies) and some 1.25 , 2.5 and 5 lb barbell plates ( all metal dumbbells and barbells plates used) and glued the magnets on the plates, yippee new adjustable dumbbells weights. Now Im eyeing other things I can glue the magnets on to make my other dumbbells more adjustable
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Kitterfly
Cathlete
I got the magnets at my local craft store and off amazon one package says " over 2000 gauss" they are 18x33mm round and the other are rare earth magnets 12mmx12mm by magcraft. I also forgot to mention I found 1.25lb barbell plates that I like also and doubling those up are nice since they are smaller diameter.