Since the dumbbells can't be adjusted with the turn of a dial like their more expensive counterparts, it took our testers longer (about two minutes) to adjust the weights between each exercise in the circuit. These savings may come at a cost, though, as our testers gave these dumbbells lower scores for set up and unboxing, adjustability of weight during the workout, and portability and storage. The 16 plates include four 5.51-pound plates, four 4.4-pound plates, four 3.3-pound plates, and four 2.28-pound plates-great for beginner weightlifters who may prefer to increase their weights in smaller increments week over week. With this dumbbell set, you get 16 plates, two dumbbell collars, and two dumbbell bars, all at an affordable price.
Maximum weight isn't as heavy as other options And dropping them on concrete resulted in only minor scratches with no broken or chipped parts. When dropped on gym flooring, the dumbbells remained completely intact with no scratches. These dumbbells scored particularly well for durability, earning a score of 5 out of 5. Our testers gave these dumbbells a score of 4.5 out of 5 for ease of use and a 4.5 out of 5 for grip because they found the weight to be balanced and were able to complete all exercises without having to adjust their grip (although one tester felt the dumbbells slipping a little when performing exercises with wet hands). Our beginner testers thought the 5-pound weight increase might be a little difficult to work up to week over week, and they would have preferred slightly lower increment adjustments. However, our testers still think the Bowflex is superior in terms of adjustability because, while the Bowflex adjusts in 2.5-pound increments up to 25 pounds and offers 15 weights in one, the Core Home Fitness dumbbells adjust in 5-pound increments and only offer users ten dumbbells in one. Testers found they could easily adjust the weights from exercise to exercise with a simple twist of the handles. Like the Bowflex weights, the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbells also received a 5 out of 5 for adjustability. While they don't ship with a rack, Bowflex does offer a rack made especially for these dumbbells that you can buy separately ( available at Amazon).Īdjusts in bigger increments not great for beginnersĪlthough these dumbbells don't ship assembled, our tester took less than five minutes to fully assemble them without needing any tools, so these dumbbells received a 4.5 out of 5 for setup and unboxing. But rest easy knowing these dumbbells come with a two-year warranty. The dumbbells stayed intact when dropped on gym flooring, but a small piece of one of the dumbbells chipped off when they were dropped on concrete flooring. However, our testers did find them to be slightly less durable than other dumbbells on this list. These dumbbells also scored well for portability, grip (with both dry and wet hands), and storage, as they ship with their own storage bases. This allows you to perform any traditional strength training exercise without having to alter your form.
Our testers found that although the adjustable dumbbells are slightly bulkier than regular dumbbells, they still maintain the traditional dumbbell shape (unlike many other adjustable dumbbells). These dumbbells scored a 4.8 out of 5 for ease of use. We found that the maximum weight of the dumbbells was slightly higher than what was listed by the manufacturer-we measured 53.6 pounds, whereas the manufacturer lists 52.5 pounds. And they allow users to increase the weight they use over time, ensuring they can keep progressing their workouts to achieve better results. Plus, since the dumbbells adjust from 5 to 25 pounds in 2.5-pound increments and from 25 to 52.5 pounds in 5-pound increments, they offer plenty of weights for a variety of total-body exercises for both beginner and advanced users. Our testers gave these dumbbells a 5 out of 5 for adjustability because they found that they could quickly adjust weight between each exercise in less than 20 seconds with the quick turn of a dial.
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These adjustable dumbbells ship fully assembled, although you need to use the provided Allen wrench that comes with the dumbbells to free them from the strap that holds them in place upon delivery. After completing a circuit of three lower body and three upper body strength training exercises, the Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells were the clear overall winner of our test with their impressive weight range and ease of adjustment as the standout features.
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