Vintage DBs like these are like classic collectibe cars, beautiful to look at, tinker with, appreciate the history, and talk to fellow colectors about...but daily driver, modern comforts in the snow and hot summer.

@strongmandan

Жыл бұрын

100%

Interesting video, and interesting channel. I'm an old guy, but never even heard of round heads until recently (during Covid I started collecting stuff for a home gym and I never even paid attention to what kind of dumbbells were at public gyms). I've got a few light round heads I picked up cheap. I'll use them for "decoration" in my garage gym, but, true, vintage history isn't what you want when you're only pushing up weight. What's practical is all that matters. If you're pretty affluent, you can afford having them around like collecting vintage cars. But, if you're like most folks, it boils down to what's economically reasonable. Again, interesting channel.

@strongmandan

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree. For me it’s more of a space thing. Only so Much room in the 2 car garage

@strongmandan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment man. Hope you stick around for future videos

Do you feel your bench press improves by using the fat bells for accessory work over the York dumbbells, or any other type of dumbbell, for that matter? Thanks

@strongmandan

Жыл бұрын

Depends on where you are weak in your bench. If it’s lat stability it won’t do much if it’s off the chest or shoulder stability it can help. If it’s weak triceps they will help depending on exercise selection

@gripstrength

Жыл бұрын

@@strongmandan ok. Thanks

Somebody had to post this. I do like my Roundheads and use them for bodybuilding movements (biceps, triceps, chest presses), but have a scattering of urethane dumbbells for CrossFit movements. I really want to get my hands on some fatbells just to see if I like them.

@strongmandan

Жыл бұрын

I actually have 35-97 pairs. I dig them but actually looking to sell them

Been using mine for several years, but just now trying to fill out the heavy end (80+). I’ve never noticed handle being uncomfortable compared to my heavy “pro” style, and in fact I prefer York handle. But to each his own! Don’t know where you are, but I hope I see yours listed somewhere so we can haggle.

@strongmandan

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s definitely personal preference. The York legacy handles are thicker but not a vintage. I’m in Lafayette indiana. Hoping to sell them as big buy

@TeeArrgh

Жыл бұрын

@@strongmandan I think I saw your listing. And no too far …

If I didn’t already have a set of urethane iron grips 30-100’s I’d buy the fat bells or mass center bells. They seem to be a much better solution for my style

@strongmandan

Жыл бұрын

They are pretty cool. The extra range of motion on some movements make them a lot harder

2 sets is the way to go, or extra pairs past 75-80.

@strongmandan

Жыл бұрын

That would work

I’ll take my Complete set of york roundheads over the field. But if you like to drop your weights they ain’t for you.

@strongmandan

Жыл бұрын

To each their own but yeah be careful with them.

Girth matters. We all know it. [We need a bus full of equipment to travel the country so we can try before we buy]

@briand5047

Жыл бұрын

I always say regional showrooms, but a bus sounds even better!

@strongmandan

Жыл бұрын

PREACH!

Fat gripz fit on them, I've used them on a set of 40s.

@strongmandan

Жыл бұрын

That’s actually a pretty good solution since the narrow handles are only annoying when pressing. Doesn’t help the bending issue though unfortunately.

Vintage weights are nice, but not worth the money people ask for. I'm buying new.

@strongmandan

Жыл бұрын

I think it depends on the item. My favorite plates of all time are my billard deep dish. Also killed Yorks are about as accurate as calibrated steel plates and are cheaper. But when it comes to dumbbells I’m totally with you

@lots3799

4 ай бұрын

I think it's the oppisite. Vintage weights cost more because they are just that. Vintage. " No longer made". Vintage has history. Walmart dumbells are a dime a dozen.

@Herr2Cents

4 ай бұрын

@lots3799 I have both. The vintage weights are overpriced from what I see on FB. However, I do find some people are reasonable.

@Herr2Cents

4 ай бұрын

@@lots3799 I did buy new! Calibrated weights are great.

Just wrap in grip tape

@strongmandan

Жыл бұрын

That is a solution but then they look like trash. IMO. I want them to look pretty and function well

I'll buy your rims for $20. I talk fast. I'm cool.

@strongmandan

7 ай бұрын

Sure! Lol