Dumbbells are available in a wide range of shapes, sizes and designs to appeal to different needs and preferences. Fixed weight dumbbells Sure, the price of some sets may raise a few eyebrows at first glance, but these ‘bells are cost effective. Hear us out. The cost of gym memberships is rising and will soon surpass the singular fee of an adjustable dumbbell. Plus, with fixed free weights, you’d have to splash out every time you made decent progress and needed to challenge yourself with something heavier. No such pain with adjustables; you simply push a button/twist a dial/slap a couple more plates on and feel the burn.

p>Dumbbells are available in a wide range of shapes, sizes and designs to appeal to different needs and preferences.

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The latest evolution of the humble dumbbell, these innovative bits of kit allow you to change the resistance of your weights with minimal effort (just what you want between energy-sapping sets). Dumbbells can be used alone or with a bench. Whatever muscle group you wish to target, there are numerous exercise options to reach your goals. You can perform hundreds of exercises with dumbbells alone. With the addition of a bench, this number increases further as you can perform exercises such as dumbbell bench presses and lying flys, which target your chest, triceps and shoulders. A bench can also come in useful as an additional, optional support for other dumbbell exercises. Different Types of Dumbbells Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned athlete, these 7kg rubber hex dumbbells are a great way to improve your strength and fitness. The adjustable dumbbells that passed our rigorous testing are stamped with our MH Lab Approved badge. The other entries have been carefully chosen by our editors after impressing them during home gym pump sessions.

Yes, it can take a while to change the weight as you have to spin each individual collar on and off each time, and the plates can clang when you press them overhead. But their no-frills build makes them a darn sight cheaper than their tech-heavy counterparts. Men's Health Lab Approved If you are using your dumbbells for losing weight or to gain flexibility, you do not need heavy dumbbells. However, if you are looking to build body mass, then you need to look for heavy dumbbells. Almost all dumbbells feature the same design. You have the dumbbell plate, which is where the weight loads are. Some might be thin while others may be large in diameter and they also come in various shapes. The handles size also varies and they come with rubberized grips or scored grips. Some of the weight loads are made of materials such as cast iron or hard rubber. The cast iron ones are sometimes coated with neoprene. Are weights created in a dumbbell shape. Inexpensive varieties consist of pro-style, Chrome and Round or Hexagonal Iron Dumbbells. Hexagonal Rubber, and Neoprene Dumbbells are coated with neoprene for comfort and safety.

Working out with dumbbells during your daily workout is very helpful. With dumbbell exercises, you are also required to put effort from various stabilizing muscles apart from working with main muscles. This exercise allows muscles to grow in strength together and prevent muscle groups from developing independently and out of sync. Dumbbells are relatively inexpensive and can be used for all levels of exercise from beginner to expert. They come in all shapes, sizes, weights and sets. When you are looking for one, it is important that you figure out for what purpose you are using the dumbbells. It can be about losing weight, gaining muscle flexibility, strength or to build body.Never ones to shirk a workout, we sent our MH Lab team on a mission to find the finest adjustable dumbbells on the market. Below, our expert testers at the Men's Health Lab and our own experienced editors have compiled a list of their best adjustable dumbbells for building muscle, strength, endurance and power from the relative comfort (if you'll allow us to call it that) of your living room. Don't say we don't spoil you. They then set about putting them to the test, working through a session of bodybuilding staples including lateral raises, lunges, bench press and (of course) the humble dumbbell curl.

p>Dumbbells can be used alone or with a bench. Whatever muscle group you wish to target, there are numerous exercise options to reach your goals. You can perform hundreds of exercises with dumbbells alone. With the addition of a bench, this number increases further as you can perform exercises such as dumbbell bench presses and lying flys, which target your chest, triceps and shoulders. A bench can also come in useful as an additional, optional support for other dumbbell exercises.

Top-scoring models provided the natural, sturdy feel of a fixed dumbbell, with minimal rattling or shaking, and had a practical shape that was easy to wield.