gm1swm Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on an Inch DB replica or something similar. If I buy a Slater's Hardware loadable DB, I'm getting it with the 3" handle instead of the 2.5" one. Just wanted some thoughts and comments from those with either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Squat More Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I have a sorinex bosco bell and it is awesome, fully loaded and packed to 150 pounds, rotates like a fixed solid cast globe db, mind you I also have an Inch dumbbell waiting for a friend to pick it up for me in North Dakota for when I can collect it in Winnipeg. I've no doubt the bosco bell is going to help me get strong enough to lift the inch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wojo Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I also have both the Bosco Bell and Inch Replica and that would be a hard decision to choose between the two. I guess it all depends on what your current strength level is and how close you feel you are to lifting the Inch. If you're training specifically for the Inch, then I personally wouldn't get a loadable bell with a 3" handle, I would get something like the Bosco Bell. If you have the ability to make a plate loaded Inch trainer where the plates are locked down so the bell rotates as one solid mass, then maybe just pull the trigger on the Inch Replica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Squat More Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Mr. Wojciechowski is spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh O'Dell Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I could not imagine the three inch handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephistopholes Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 A three inch handle is fun, but (and I've said this before elsewhere) I would recommend that you only deadlift it. Don't do any pressing with it, I think that places too much pressure on the thumb which results in hyperextension (which happened to me. Not sure it was the three inch handle, but I know that after that, it really bugged my thumb to try and press that thing, soooo...) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm1swm Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 I don't have a problem pressing the 3" handle. I train with the fat gripz extreme attachments on all my pressing movements so I'm used to the stress it'll place on your thumb. I think it's more of a matter of placing the weight in the center of your hand rather than letting it sit closer to your thumb, if that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gripmaniac Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 My 2 cents: Unless you have large hands I’d be inclined to go with a 2.5” loadable DB. You’ll be able to use more weight and (safely) do more lifts with it. If you want to train with a 3” handle I’d go with a rotating one (ie. a Crusher from FBBC) and a loading pin. An inch DB is nice to have – but over time they tend to gather dust and/or wind up being used as a door stop (which incidentally they’re excellent for). On the flip side: If you invest in one you'll almost certainly find the $ outlay quite motivating when it comes to training to eventually lift it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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