Amazon Basics Vinyl 10 Pounds (4,5 kg) Dumbbells - Set of 2, Purple

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Dumbells are a great tool to keep in your home gym or apartment — they’re versatile and they save space. That said, why own 15 pairs of dumbbellswhen you could own one set of adjustable dumbbells that does the same job? Enter, adjustable dumbbells. Testing Notes: “The price of these dumbbells is very reasonable, considering their quality, ease of use, weight range, and storability.” Of course, you may not need (or want) to use dumbbells 7 days a week. Build some active recovery into your routine. After all, overtraining is a bitch (think: messed up sleep, overuse injury, nonstop muscle soreness, irritability…). They’ll help you build a dynamite core

Looking for the best dumbbells available for your next workout? To help outfit your home gym, we vetted over 35 contenders before buying and testing the top 12 models side-by-side for several weeks of workouts. Through garage gym sessions, living room workouts, and many sore muscles, our team of fitness gurus assessed exercise versatility, ease of use, weight options, construction quality, and storage considerations of each set of weights thoroughly. Whether you're looking for a compact set of adjustable hand weights, an entire set of dumbbells, or just a few pounds to add difficulty to your workouts, we have something for you. The weight of adjustable dumbbells boils down to your fitness level and goals. Typically, they come in two main categories: those that max out at around 50 pounds per dumbbell and those that start at 50 pounds and get way heavier. These weights are larger than typical dumbbells, but we love the versatility of being able to easily change weights with one device during full-body workouts. In small spaces or home gyms where valuable real estate is already dedicated to fitness equipment, like elliptical machines, this space-saving dumbbell set is an ideal choice.

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It’s worth mentioning that in over two years of consistent use, we haven't encountered any durability issues with them. That said, it's essential to handle them with care and consider your exercise preferences when incorporating them into your home gym setup. For example, is the plastic casing sturdy enough to support exercises like renegade rows? “I’m not sure I’d want to put the weights on the ground and my weight on top of them,” says Williams.

These Bowflex adjustable dumbbells have weights that adjust from 10 to 90 pounds in 5-pound increments, which replaces up to 17 pairs of dumbbells (that’s a lot of potential saved time and money). We love that the weight distribution is close to that of traditional dumbbells, and the weight range makes them one of the heavier options on this list. Even if you’re not one of those athletes that drops weights from overhead (don’t, by the way), there’s still a chance that you’ll drop a dumbbell every now and then. And if you manage to break a weight plate or the adjustment mechanism when you do, you’ve just flushed a few hundred dollars down the drain. Try to find steel-plated adjustable dumbbells, or better yet, ones that are drop-rated to a certain height. 4. Price The Neoprene coating covers the entire dumbbell and makes for a solid hold, whether your hands are dry or sweaty. These weights are sold both as a pair and as a set. Each set option includes three pairs of dumbbells. You can choose between a lighter set (with 2-, 3-, and 5-pound dumbbell pairs) and a slightly heavier set (with 3-, 5-, and 8-pound dumbbell pairs). Both sets offer a weight range that’s perfect for anyone who's just starting out and is a good addition to a beginner’s home gym. Having a pair of dumbbells at home is great for building strength,” says Maggi Gao, a NASM-certified personal trainer and Russian Kettlebell Challenge-certified coach in New York City. “Weights put a consistent stimulus on all parts of the motion, so every part of the movement has the effect of the weight on it. This is great if you're familiar and confident with performing the movement and want to add a level of difficulty if bodyweight has become easy.”

We didn’t do any aggressive drop testing, but if the dumbbells were drop-rated to a specific height, we made sure to test that out (keeping our feet clear of the landing area, of course). Also, we took note of how well the dumbbells’ handles felt during workouts, as well as how grippy they were before and after we started sweating. Weight Range Get the 25-lb. dumbbells instead,” she says. “This will help you build up endurance on your weaker side.” But don’t worry: Your strong side won’t get less strong. These gym-style dumbbells are our top overall choice for their sturdiness and durability. We like that the rubber-coated ends won’t damage floors or other surfaces, and the hexagonal shape keeps them from rolling away when you set them down. These dumbbells are on the pricey side and are sold individually, so if you want several weight options, it will be an investment. Our tester noted that the excellent grip and durability of these dumbbells are well worth the price tag, especially for those who are looking to weight train with heavier loads.