Friday, November 20, 2009

Why are they called dumbbells?



The name originated courtesy of the Church Bell ringers in Europe a long time ago.

To build their strength to ring the massive chapel bells, Ringers would take spare bells home to do reps with. - So they wouldn't disturb those around them (and also go deaf) they removed the clapper rendering them silent (or dumb)

Now you know!

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