Hex, square, and triangular dumbbells don’t roll around when you place them on the floor, so they may be safer than their round counterparts. These things last people through years and years of consistent use without breaking or needing repair. Cleaning is also essential to your maintenance routine. Simply mix a little dish soap in warm water, and use the solution to wipe down your gear. Afterward, you’ll need to take a clean dry cloth and dry off the dumbbells. If you allow the weights to air dry, they may rust, so don’t skip this step unless your dumbbells are made entirely of rubber. Will you be using the dumbbells for muscular endurance-oriented workouts or to add intensity to your cardiovascular training? Or is your goal to build strength and size? We also like that there isn’t a cradle for the dumbbells — the rectangular shape of these bells serves as a built-in cradle. This makes them easy to store and take on the road with you — plus, the flat base makes these a solid way to work in some push-ups between sets. The downside to the design, though, is that they’re pretty bulky when maxed out. This didn’t make a difference when doing dumbbell bench presses, but they did feel a bit funky when repping some shoulder presses. Features

The Pro EXP does cost more than the other heavier models by about 20%. For what you get, that’s a very fair price difference. Well worth it in my opinion. x 9V DC power connections, each loadable with 150 mA, 2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel connector with polarity (-) inside

Overall Take

Make sure the set of free weights you’re interested in is made of quality material. It is common to see adjustable dumbbells made of metal, rubber or metal and rubber. No problem. So glad to hear you’re happy with your new set and the straight bar. So true about having a stand, too.

When it comes to gym equipment, dumbbells are the most versatile. They are an excellent tool for building muscle, and they can be used by almost anyone. Whether you are a novice with a physical limitation or an advanced athlete, adjustable dumbbells can be incorporated into your workout routine. For example, you can use low-weight dumbbells while seated, or add pounds to the dumbbells to use while standing. While reviewing the total weight, you’ll also need to look for the starting weight and what increments the dumbbell set uses to work you up to your total goal weight. Are there 2.5, 3 or 5-pound increments? Is it easy to add each new weight to the dumbbell? You want to be able to work at your own pace to reach your desired results. This type of training challenges your muscles enough to help them grow without wearing them out so much that you’re too sore or fatigued to train them for several days. Building strengthThey’re constructed with pillars in at least two of corner, which surround the handle and give the dumbbell a cubic shape. Depending on which model you buy, the steel is either powder-coated with paint (Elite and Sport series) or molded in a layer of neoprene (Pro series).