Dumbbells
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Fixed Dumbbell Sets and the Space They Need
Compare two ten-pair dumbbell sets, then work out what rack fit, loaded weight and picking-up space mean for your room.
Equipment category
Adjustable and fixed dumbbells, compared on every published weight setting, with a check against the weights you use.
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Filters use published figures only. A product whose brand doesn't publish a value is hidden when you filter on it.
List the weights per dumbbell you use now, for example 6, 8, 12.5. Each set is checked for those exact settings, with the nearest settings shown where one is missing. This compares equipment; it doesn't suggest what you should lift.
The table shows the key specs. Tick up to 4 to compare every published spec side by side, or open a product for its full sheet. Line drawings show the type of equipment, not the exact product. Manufacturer-stated specifications, per dumbbell. Pound-marked sets are converted at 0.45359237 kg per lb. "Calculated" values are our arithmetic from the stated contents, with the formula on the product page. "Not published" means the checked page doesn't state the value. Adjustable vs fixed dumbbells. How to choose adjustable dumbbells.
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Dumbbells
3 min read
Compare two ten-pair dumbbell sets, then work out what rack fit, loaded weight and picking-up space mean for your room.
Dumbbells
4 min read
Compare the usable weight settings, adjustment method, handling rules and complete package. Maximum weight is only one part of the purchase.
Dumbbells
4 min read
Use your existing training records to compare minimums, maximums and available steps. No universal beginner weight or guessed progression rate.
Dumbbells
3 min read
Adjustable dumbbells cover several loads in one pair. Fixed pairs provide one load per hand, with storage needs growing as you add more weights.