r/workout • u/Ill-Way-3681 • 6h ago

Equipment Adjustable Dumbbells?

Hi everyone! Long time lurker, first time poster lol.

In short, I don’t have access to a gym, and my apartment is incredibly tiny so I have no space for a barbell/bench or any other equipment. Currently, I just have 5, 10, 15, 20lb dumbbells. Recently, I find myself needing heavier especially for deadlifts, squats, and the like.

I wanted to know if anyone has had success with adjustable dumbbells, and if so which brand/model. There’s so many, and with how much of an investment it is I want to make sure it’s worth it haha.

Thanks! 🫶

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u/Sibbes 6h ago

I have Snode AD80s and love them!

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u/costrluvr 3h ago

I just ordered mine. Can’t wait!

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u/Sibbes 3h ago

Buy some add on weights to help with the increments!

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u/gsxr 6h ago

Been using my power block elite USA that go up to 90lbs, for about a decade. Broke a couple of adjuster things, but other than that so far so good.

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u/StrookooCuckoo 2h ago

I'm a big fan of my Ironmasters. They're great dumbbells on their own that go up to 75 lbs each, plus there's a ton of other stuff you can add on down the track to adjust to changes in your training:

  • Heavy handles that bolt on turn the starting weight from 5 lbs to 20 lbs to each
  • Additional weights that go up to 165 lbs each
  • Adjustable kettlebell handle that uses the same weights
  • Barbells that use the same weights

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u/tess_the_beagle 6h ago

NUOBELL has worked great for me.

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u/DaCozPuddingPop 6h ago

I have the bowflex ones. They're...just ok. I can't say I recommend them. They work well enough but do sometimes get stuck in their cradles and are unBELIEVABLY uncomfortable to rest on their end on your knee to kick back for chest press or shoulder press or what have you.

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u/purifybeats 6h ago

I have several, my favorites are nuobell. I got mine used cheap on facebook, probably wouldn't pay msrp. I'll say they only take you so far, but are good to knock some small stuff out.

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u/KillerK009 Bodybuilding 5h ago

Adjustable dumbbells are a great option for most home gyms! Just really depends on exactly what you prioritize like:

  1. Drop Resistance / Durability
  2. Size
  3. Min/Max Weight
  4. Increments
  5. Design (standard dumbbell feel or with cage)

Also, do you have a budget you're trying to stay under?

In general I'd recommend:

Ultra Budget: FitRx (Wal-Mart), BowFlex

Budget: ByZoom Fitness Pure Series, Core Fitness, NordicTrack Select-a-Weight, or Eisenlink Hex

Mid-tier: Trulap, BeFitNow 90lb Adjustables, MX Select Evo Series

Premium: Freak Athlete Adjustable Dumbbells

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u/sowedkooned 1h ago

No Ironmasters?

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u/Square-Door-5234 3h ago

Rep x Pepin

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u/J-from-PandT Strongman 2h ago

Even better adjustable competition kettlebells.

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u/cdm3500 2h ago

I love my TELK set. It’s not as fancy as some of these other ones but it works great for me and cost >60% less than the competitor sets. Let me know if you have questions about them.