An adjustable weight dumbbell set is most suitable to be used in home gym. It is because the amount of weight one can handle will vary with different routine, therefore you can perform more routines using an adjustable dumbbell as compared to a fix weight dumbbell.

They come in plates of different weights and handle to hold the plates. A typical set comes with plates of hole diameter between 2.55-3cm. The handle also varies in diameter to suit the plates. In addition, you are able to purchase and add new plates to your existing set when you become stronger in the future.

Recommendation:

  • Dumbbell with rubberised plates to reduce noise and protect floor
  • Rubber handle to provide comfort
  • Thicker grip (thicker diameter handle) to provide more intensity and result from workout

Suitable product: 20kg Dumbbell Set

This dumbbell set comes with 4 of 0.5kg, 1.25kg, 2.5kg, 5kg and 2 handles, which total up to 40kg in total.

With the weights combination, you can form set of 2.5kg, 4kg, 5kg, 6.5kg, 7.5kg, 9kg, 10kg, 11.5kg, 12.5kg, 14kg, 15kg, 16.5kg, 17.5kg, 19kg, 20kg.

Adjustable to so many combinations up to 20kg per set, it is suitable for most people, even for beginner who can lift less than that. This is because newbies to weightlifting gain muscle much faster.

When you finally train to a stage when you are able to carry more than that, you can just purchase additional 5kg plates to get to the next level.