The Best Adjustable Dumbbells for At-Home Workouts

Best Overall

With this set, you’re essentially getting 15 sets of weights in two compact dumbbells that can easily be pushed in a corner or tucked away in a closet. Consider it an investment. Plus, you can bring home the dumbbells with the stand—or knock over $100.oo off the price tag by just buying the dumbbells. These compact dumbbells are, for some, the secret to the perfect at-home workout.

Starting at five pounds, these weights adjust in 2.5-pound increments up to 25 pounds, and then in five-pound increments up to the maximum weight of 52.5 pounds. The metal plates are encased in a durable molding, which preserves the life of these dumbbells and helps reduce chatter for a quieter at-home workout. Plus, switching weights is easier than ever—simply dock the handle, twist a dial, and lift.

Best for Versatility

What sets these dumbbells apart from the others? Versatility. When 50 pounds becomes too little, there’s no need to buy a completely new set of dumbbells—two expansion packs can be purchased to increase the max weight to 70 and then 90 pounds. 

Best Expansion Pack

These quick-change adjustable Power Block expansion dumbbells offer up plenty of control over your lifting session, so you can expand your Power Block dumbbells up to 70 pounds each. The sleek, modern design isn't even the best part. You can practice clean, stable pushups with this design, in addition to balanced, freestyle bench presses. Plus, you can change the weight within seconds. 

This set offers precise customization, too. Each actual weight hides two small 2.5-pound weights, and you can leave them both in, leave one in, or take them both out. This means you can adjust your lifting session by 2.5 pounds easily. 

Best Budget Buy 

If you can’t imagine skipping a day, or you need to squeeze in a quick pump when your schedule is too crammed, this 40-pound set will do the trick. For under $50, you’ll get two handles, four 2.5-pound weights, four five-pound weights, and four collars (totaling 20 pounds per dumbbell). This set comes with a storage case, which makes it easy to hide these in the closet, or carry from basement to backyard when the sun is shining. For someone who’s newer to lifting, this CAP Barbell set is ideal—start low and add weight as you build muscle. 

Best for Heavy Lifting

If you need a set of dumbbells with a wide range, this no-frills set, which tops out at 50 pounds per handle, will do the trick. With this Titan set, you’ll get four 1.25-pound weights, four 2.5-pound weights, 16 five-pound weights, two steel handles, and four easy-to-tighten steel collars, totaling a whopping 100 pounds. It’s the perfect way to start a home gym, as you likely won’t need to add equipment for quite some time—unless “Beast Mode” is your life motto, of course.  

Best Lightweight Set

Looking for some lighter weights with comfortable grips? Each handle in this set ranges from 2.5 to 12.5 pounds. They’re so easy to adjust, you could probably do it with your eyes closed, which means you won’t lose any precious time when changing weights. 

Though it may not seem like much, the included tray is a nice touch—set these weights up where it’s most convenient during exercise, then slide them under the bed or couch when not in use to keep them out of sight (but not out of mind).