Best Adjustable Dumbbells for 2025: Fitness Expert Tested

These BowFlex dumbbells are a fan favorite that was hard to come by during the peak of the pandemic. After finally getting my hands on a set, I understood why. They were packed well and easy to set up compared to the others that I had to unbox. Not only were the dumbbells properly secured to the rack with straps, but I found it easy to slide them out onto the floor in my living room. BowFlex offers the option to add a dumbbell stand and a bench at the time of purchase, but I decided against it because of the lack of space in my home. The BowFlex dumbbells are a standard round shape and have a sleek black and red design. They're made up of steel, nylon, ABS plastic and thermoplastic rubber. These dumbbells replace 15 sets of weights and range from 5 to 52.5 pounds. There are dials on opposite sides of the individual dumbbell, which you have to twist one at a time to change to your desired weight. Logically, I wouldn't expect to have to turn the dial in two different places (or directio ... Read full article.