If you grab a Dumbell by one of the ends (not the middle), by how much does it increase its weight...

If you grab a Dumbell by one of the ends (not the middle), by how much does it increase its weight? Since the center of gravity is moved, it should be heavier to lift, like it's harder to lift a long metal rod if you take it by one end instead of picking it up in the middle.

Attached: dumbell-500x500.jpg (500x500, 18K)

depends

when you pick it up at the center its like 25kg

but at the side its almost 50kg

however you would need really big hands so not possible

Depends on the size and shape. Some 5lbs dumbells might find a new use if they're 10lbs when you grab them by the ends.

But you think it doubles the weight? Like 25 becomes 50? There must be a formula for it, must depend on the lenght of the thing and other factors.

The weight stays the same, but the torque increases the further your hand is from the centre of mass, making it harder. May also be harder to grip depending on handle texture vs end texture. But just because it's harder doesn't mean it's heavier.

But if it's harder to lift, it should be a better pay-off training wise?

Depends on the exercise and your goal. I think the main impact would be grip / forearms, which would struggle much more holding a dumbell by the end. But if for example you were doing curls like that, nearly all the extra tension would be hands and forearms where as the difference for biceps would be small/negligible (depending on longbthe dumbell is).
That said, there are probably more effective ways to specialise grip training if that's what you're aiming for. Or you could just use heavier weights and not try to reinvent the wheel.

Jesus Christ, user, I hope you're not being serious.

Attached: 1479542706512.png (804x743, 22K)

>If you grab a Dumbell by one of the ends (not the middle), by how much does it increase its weight?

OP, you're retarded.

I'm just stuck with lighter dumbells and I've tried to handle them differently to maximize their efficiency. It seems to give good results if I extend my arms forward and lift them up and down, works my wrists and shoulders mostly.

Was just wondering how much of a difference it made.

Just curiousity mate.

It is harder to lift them by one end than from the middle. so it's a legit question.

The displacement of the center of mass of the dumbbell from your elbow joint will determine how much force you have to exert on it to lift it, if doing for instance; a bicep curl. It's kind of awkward to have to grip the end of a dumbbell though, you are better off just getting heavier ones.