Been looking for something like this for a while. I train in my garage gym and maxed out my 35kg dumbbells and don't want to spend a fortune on more dumbbells lol. Thanks a lot
That works. I used duct tape back in the early 90s to turn 130s into 150s. Also, used an extra pin to add plates to cable machine stacks for pulldowns, seated rows and tricep pushdowns. Gotta be careful with that though as the cables may not be able to handle the extra weight and gym owners don’t like it.
Can't believe I never thought of doing this. Trying to progress my dumbbell chest press. I'm doing 5x5 to build strength. With 40 kg dumbbells I can manage 7 reps when fresh. With 42.5 kg, which is the next in line, I can only do 3. 41 kg seems like the perfect dumbbell weight atm to switch too. Will use this trick tomorrow and add 2 x 0.5 kg on each dumbbell.
There are many brands making these standard resistance bands. I ordered these from Myprotein but you could order from Amazon, Rogue, Pullum Sports etc.
Would it be safe to add 5 lbs plates on each side? My gym doesn't have dumbbells from 105lbs to 115lbs. They expect us to jump from 100 lbs to 120lbs lol
You need to pull the band tight and spin the band before you reverse so there's enough tension to hold the plates. When I first started doing this I would ask someone to help me
@@patrickclosefitness I’ll try again . My girlfriend and I were just wrapping it around the dumbbell and then ran out of slack on the second pass, despite the plates being too loose lol . We didn’t really do the twisting you were doing because we had trouble seeing it. Thanks
This little hack literally saves you hundreds of dollars you'd otherwise spend on heavier dumbbells 💪
Been looking for something like this for a while. I train in my garage gym and maxed out my 35kg dumbbells and don't want to spend a fortune on more dumbbells lol. Thanks a lot
Youre welcome 💪
I see "fortune" is becoming an international currency of our planet.
Hey man, thanks for sharing. Been stuck rowing the largest dumbbell at my gym for a long while now. This is great ❤
Thanks for the kind words Cole. Time to grow!!
I found this video right on time. My gym only goes up to 100lbs. Thanks 🙏
Thank you so much. Don't know why I didn't get this idea before ^^
That works. I used duct tape back in the early 90s to turn 130s into 150s. Also, used an extra pin to add plates to cable machine stacks for pulldowns, seated rows and tricep pushdowns. Gotta be careful with that though as the cables may not be able to handle the extra weight and gym owners don’t like it.
Thanks for idea bro💯 Please get a new band tho that ones about to go
Thanks it's already gone but I have ones 💪
I just needed this video good idea
Thank you I've been looking for a way to make dumbbells at the gym because very soon I'll need to move past the 50s
Thanks that's what I needed :)
Can't believe I never thought of doing this. Trying to progress my dumbbell chest press. I'm doing 5x5 to build strength. With 40 kg dumbbells I can manage 7 reps when fresh. With 42.5 kg, which is the next in line, I can only do 3. 41 kg seems like the perfect dumbbell weight atm to switch too. Will use this trick tomorrow and add 2 x 0.5 kg on each dumbbell.
Where did u get yours from can’t find any
legend, thanks
Good stuff bro
Thanks 👊
What length are those resistance bands?
Have a link to these bands ?
Mine are from Myprotein
How can add more weights to a kettlebell
Strong man, nice tip!
What company of bands should I buy? the gym I go to only goes up to 120 lbs and Im shoulder pressing that for 10.
There are many brands making these standard resistance bands. I ordered these from Myprotein but you could order from Amazon, Rogue, Pullum Sports etc.
Would it be safe to add 5 lbs plates on each side? My gym doesn't have dumbbells from 105lbs to 115lbs. They expect us to jump from 100 lbs to 120lbs lol
Yes I've gone up to 10lb each side
My dumbell are loose after using the resistance band what should i do
@@KINGGAMER-ex8th Wrap the band around again
@@patrickclosefitness bend does not have that much left to wrap around 1 more time
Hey where would I find those bands ?
I got mine from Myprotein, but can also buy from Amazon (just don't buy the small ones)
bro where can i get that
I got mine from MyProtein but if you search for resistance bands there will be many places you can buy
I tried this with an elitefts mini band (the red one ). Could not get it to work. Having trouble seeing what you are doing
You need to pull the band tight and spin the band before you reverse so there's enough tension to hold the plates. When I first started doing this I would ask someone to help me
@@patrickclosefitness I’ll try again . My girlfriend and I were just wrapping it around the dumbbell and then ran out of slack on the second pass, despite the plates being too loose lol . We didn’t really do the twisting you were doing because we had trouble seeing it. Thanks
I could see that band snapping and hitting someone in the eye
That hasn't happened to me but it makes sense to be careful!
You couldn’t just do the set without having to put on your headphones? What are you listening to that you can’t do without?
I enjoy listening to music while I train. I feel it helps me perform slightly better and research supports that music aids strength training
Scott youre a buffoon
Tells us just how much of a 🤓 you really are bro.