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Best dumbbell sets to buy right now
The cheapest fixed sets are fine until you get stronger, which happens sooner than people expect. Buy a set you can add weight to, or adjustable ones, unless you only want light weights for classes.
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Best for most beginners
1. Yaheetech 20kg Adjustable Dumbbell Set
Two bars, twelve plates and spinlock collars, 10kg a side. Slow to change weights, and far cheaper than anything else you can grow into.
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Best space saver
2. BRAINGAIN 24kg Adjustable Dumbbell Pair
Fifteen settings from 2.5kg to 24kg on a twist handle. One pair replaces a rack, and you pay for that.
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Best fixed pair
3. Amazon Basics Rubber Hex Dumbbells 10kg Pair
Rubber-coated cast iron. Hex heads do not roll away, which is why gyms use them.
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Best for classes
4. Amazon Basics Neoprene Dumbbell Set with Rack
Three pairs at 1.5kg, 3kg and 5kg on a stand. Right for workout videos, too light for building strength.
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Best if you are already strong
5. Yaheetech 30kg Adjustable Dumbbell Set
The same spinlock design with 15kg a side. Buy this one if 10kg already feels easy.
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Cheapest
6. Amazon Basics Rubber Hex Dumbbells 5kg Pair
A 5kg pair for shoulders and arms, or as a first set.
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