Adjustable Dumbbells

Adjustable dumbbell buying guide

A pair of adjustable dumbbells gives you the weights of a whole dumbbell rack in the floor space of two shoe boxes. Turn the dial, lift the handle out of its base and only the plates you selected come with it. Here's how our range compares, and how to pick the right set for your home gym.

Compare our adjustable dumbbells

Want to train with a bar as well? The Eon 41kg adjustable barbell set uses the same fast-dial system, with 16 settings up to 41kg.

Which weight should I buy?

Choose for your heaviest lifts, not your lightest. Curls and shoulder raises only need a few kilos, but squats, deadlifts, lunges and rows need much more, and you will get stronger quickly in the first months.

• 24kg or 25kg – a good start for beginners, toning and circuit workouts.
• 36kg or 40kg – the best all-rounder for most people building strength at home.
• 45kg – for experienced lifters who want room to keep progressing on heavy presses and rows.

Most exercises use two dumbbells, so a pair is the better buy if you plan to press, row or lunge. A single dumbbell suits goblet squats and one-arm work, and you can add a second later.

Dial or one-turn handle?

Dial dumbbells (24kg, 40kg and Eon) let you select the weight while the dumbbell sits in its base, so changing weight between sets takes a few seconds. The GEN2 Pro uses a one-turn handle with large weight markers, and comes with a 5kg rubberised handle that can be used on its own.

Do I need a dumbbell stand?

A stand holds your dumbbells at waist height, so you don't have to bend to the floor to pick them up or change the weight – easier on your back with heavier sets. Most of our dumbbells are available as a set with a stand, or you can add a heavy duty dumbbell stand later.

Why choose adjustable dumbbells?

As you get stronger, your muscles adapt to the weights you have been using and progress stalls. Adjustable dumbbells let you keep adding weight without buying a heavier pair. They are also ideal for supersets and drop sets: instead of a rack of dumbbells, you change the weight with a turn of the dial and keep going.

Complete your home gym with a weight bench for presses, rows and step-ups.

Delivery, pick-up and payment

Our adjustable dumbbells are stocked in our own Melbourne warehouse. In-stock orders are generally dispatched within one business day, and delivery to metro areas including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide is usually 1–5 business days (longer for regional and remote areas). Every order comes with a tracking code. You can also pick up from our Melbourne showroom, open 7 days – please call first to check stock. Pay with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna, PayPal or card.

Watch: 5 simple exercises with adjustable dumbbells

Deep squats, alternating lunges, bent over rows, sumo deadlifts and a crunch leg-raise – a full-body routine you can do at home.

For more routines, see our adjustable dumbbell workouts for beginners, the adjustable dumbbell buying guide and the benefits of adjustable dumbbells on our fitness blog.

Adjustable dumbbell FAQs

Are adjustable dumbbells worth it?

For a home gym, yes. One pair replaces up to 17 sets of fixed dumbbells, costs far less than a full rack and fits in a corner of the room.

How heavy do adjustable dumbbells go?

Our range goes up to 45kg per dumbbell (90kg for a pair) with the Eon 45kg, and starts from 2.3kg on the 24kg dumbbell.

Can you drop adjustable dumbbells?

No. The selector mechanism is precise, so lower your dumbbells back into their base or onto the floor rather than dropping them. A stand makes this easier at the end of a heavy set.

How often should I do strength training?

Two to three sessions a week is a good target, with a rest day between sessions that work the same muscles. On rest days you can still walk, swim or train a different muscle group.

Will strength training make me bulky?

Not on its own. Bodybuilders get their size from years of high-volume training and a very high-calorie diet. Training a few times a week builds strength and muscle tone and helps burn fat.