

In particular, they’re 1¼ inches shorter than our runner-up pick and 2½ inches shorter than the longest dumbbells in our testing group. What’s more, fully loaded, these dumbbells are a manageable 14½ inches long, shorter than nearly all others we tested (the Nüobell and the PowerBlock USA Elite 5-50 Stage 1 sets are both shorter). The ease of this adjustment mechanism lets you focus completely on your workout rather than having to fuss with your tools. For the other models we tested, adjustments took anywhere from six to 25 seconds per dumbbell. You can adjust each dumbbell to the desired weight-between 5 and 50 pounds-in just one or two seconds, even simultaneously, with a simple twist of the handles. Speedy, uncomplicated loading and unloading set the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set apart from the competition. Overall construction: More metal (and fewer plastic) components may make for a safer, longer-lasting set.Ergonomics: How the weights feel in your hands and how you can move while holding them is extremely important, especially given the fact that these things are likely to be bulkier, longer, and more unwieldy than standard cast-iron dumbbells of equivalent weights that you’d find on the racks at the gym.


Availability has improved, although prices may still be unsettlingly high on some sets, and delivery times can vary. We continue to recommend the Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells, which have been a pick in this guide since 2016.Īdjustable dumbbells (along with other pieces of at-home exercise equipment) were perhaps one of the hottest commodities of pandemic-era workouts. We think Core Home Fitness’s Adjustable Dumbbell Set-with a lightning-fast adjustment mechanism, a compact footprint, and a 5- to 50-pound load range-is the set that will work best for most exercisers. We’ve lifted thousands of pounds of weight for hundreds of reps to find the best set of adjustable dumbbells for at-home use.
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Compared with a full rack of traditional dumbbells, adjustable dumbbells require far less room, making them ideal for smaller spaces.
