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It's important to choose adjustable dumbbells that are well-made and constructed from durable materials. But noise-sensitive neighbours are more likely to see red mist descend if their slumber is disturbed by your early morning workout. First, they checked how easy it was to change the weight, making sure the plates loaded smoothly and felt secure.
Then they took them for a spin, working their way through a session of strength training staples including squats, lunges, curls and pressing movements, before awarding each one a score for its design, ease of use and performance. Ideally, you need a variety of different dumbbell weights for different exercises and for working different muscle groups.This process takes a bit more time than, for example, the PowerBlocks, which require just one tweak to each dumbbell.
For 2023, using our unique scoring system, the MuscleSquad 5kg – 40kg takes the crown for the best adjustable dumbbells in the UK. Changing the weight involved adjusting dials on either end of the dumbbell, with clear labelling making it easier to ensure even loading of the plates.
Adjustable sets like the SMRTFT NÜOBELL Classics and Bowflex SelectTech 1090 Dumbbells offer a max of 80 pounds and 90 pounds per bell, respectively. Note also that connecting them to the compatible app allows you to track your performance in real-time, from weights and reps to average power and workout duration. This means you can start with a cheaper, lighter set and add additional weights as your strength grows. With a strong claim to being the most versatile piece of gym kit around, variations of these free weights have been contributing to users’ bulging bis and bulky tris since Ancient Greek times.