Dumbell Sets
Dumbbells (along with kettlebells) are about the most versatile piece of exercise equipment you can own. If you are interested in doing any form of resistance training it is essential that you have some dumbbells. The most cost effective way to start or expand your dumb bell collection is to buy a set.
Most sets come with two or more bars and a variety of weights. This allows you to quickly create a pair dumbbells with exactly the weights you need. If you can afford it, I would suggest getting at least 4 bars, as this allows you to have two sets ready to go, when you are doing routines involving alternating sets. For example, alternating tricep curls with floor press - these require different weights, so it would be extremely annoying to have to keep changing the weights between each set.
There are also many weight sets available which include a bar bell as well as a dumbbell. This is also a good way to get started, however, at some point you will still need to expand your collection with a dumbbell set! So, please have a look at the selection below and happy lifting!
One last thing...
You will see that there are two main types of dumbbells - one-piece metal or neoprene/plastic coated non-adjustable, and adjustable.
I do recommend having both, for this reason: non-adjustable dumbbells are useful for applications where you will be moving the weight around quickly. For example, while doing aerobics videos which require weights, or holding while you do shadow boxing.
In this type of activity, you will not want to use adjustable dumbbells because they will either come loose or make a lot of noise. Plus they are uncomfortable to hold. I definitely recommend the neoprene-coated ones for aerobics and such.
So, you will most likely want to stick with light weights (up to about 10-12 lb) in the non-adjustable type. And use adjustables for heavier weights.
Also, there is no real need to buy the expensive adjustable type (e.g. ProForm and Stamina) unless you have money to burn. Yes they are quicker to adjust, but the York-style sets are just fine and are much easier on your wallet!
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 BRAND NEW Weight Dumbell Set 100 LBS  US $.98 |  Cap Barbell 40 Pound Dumbbell Set 40 lbs Adjustable NEW US $4.77 |
 CAP NEOPRENE DUMBBELL SET 2 lb Weights Brand New US $14.95 |  EVERLAST Neoprene Coated 1 Lb DUMBBELL SET US $9.99 |
 3 lb Hex Dumbell Set US $10.00 |  Cap Barbell 40 Pound Dumbbell Set US $10.10 |
 BALLY FITNESS 5 LB PAIR DUMBBELL SET BUMPER GUARDS US $12.79 |  Valeo HW5 lb 5 lbs Neoprene Dumbbells Dumbbell Set NEW US $13.24 |
 2lb Soft Dumbell Set US $14.00 |  Cap Barbell 40 lbs Dumbbell Set US $14.99 |
 3lb Soft Dumbell Set US $15.00 |  CAP NEOPRENE DUMBBELL SET 3 lb Weights Brand New US $16.95 |
 Everlast for Her 5 Pound Vinyl Dumbbell Set US $16.99 |  4lb Soft Dumbell Set US $19.00 |
 CAP NEOPRENE DUMBBELL SET 5 lb Weights Brand New US $19.95 |  First Fitness 1 2 Pound Dumbbell Set US $19.99 |
 5lb Soft Dumbell Set US $20.00 |  Marcy 40 Pound Vinyl Covered Dumbbell Set US $23.96 |
 Cap Barbell Dumbbell Set 40 Pound US $24.99 |  First Fitness 1 2 Pound Dumbbell Set NEW US $26.99 |
 Apex Neoprene Dumbbell Set 3 Pair NEW US $28.57 |  CAP NEOPRENE DUMBBELL SET 8 lb Weights Brand New US $29.95 |
 Impex 40lb Vinyl Dumbbell Set US $29.99 |  CAP Barbell 40lb Dumbbell Set with Carry Case US $29.99 |
 Cap Barbell Strength Neoprene Dumbbell SET Of 2 BLACK US $29.99 |  NEW 2 3 5 LB PAIR NEOPRENE DUMBBELLS DUMBBELL SET US $33.97 |
 FITNESS GEAR 20LB VINYL COVERED DUMBELL SET W CASE LOT US $33.99 |  NEW Cap Barbell 40 Pound Dumbbell Set 2Days Ship US $34.95 |
 NEOPRENE DUMBBELL SET 4 Weights 2 2lb 2 8lb NEW US $34.95 |  Cap Barbell 40 Pound Dumbbell Set 40 lbs Adjustable US $38.00 |
 NEW Workout Barbell 40 Pound Dumbbell Set 2Days Ship US $38.99 |  CAP NEOPRENE DUMBBELL SET 10 lb Weights Brand New US $39.95 |
 Apex 40 Pound Cast Iron Dumbbell Set US $41.53 |  CAP Barbell 40 lb Dumbbell Set with Carry Case New US $46.95 |
 40 Pound Dumbbell Set Dumbells Adjustable Weights NEW US $49.35 |  NEW Cap Barbell 40 Pound Dumbbell Set Adjustable US $49.95 |
 CAP NEOPRENE DUMBBELL SET 258 and 10 LB Weights US $49.95 |  Cap Barbell 40 Pound pd Dumbbell Set Dumbbells NEW US $49.99 |
 New Apex 30 lb Cast Iron Strength Training Dumbbell Set US $49.99 |  Altus 32 LB Dumbbell Set US $49.99 |
 Cap Barbell 40 Pound Dumbbell Set Dumb bell SAVE $99 US $49.99 |  40 pound Vinyl Dumbbell Set US $49.99 |
 Cap Barbell 40 Pound lbs Dumbbell Set Adjustable Weight US $50.89 |  Cory Everson 32 Pound Dumbbell Set US $51.68 |
 Altus Athletic Altus 32 Pound Dumbbell Set with Stand US $53.82 |  Cap Barbell Vinyl Dumbbell Set 20 Pound US $53.89 |
 CAP BARBELL 20 lbs VINYL DUMBBELL SET in PLASTIC CASE US $54.95 |  Chrome 33 pound Dumbbell Set US $54.95 |
 CAP NEOPRENE DUMBBELL SET 23 5 LB Weights 2 Each US $56.95 |  40 pound Vinyl Dumbbell Set US $59.95 |
 CAP Neoprene Dumbbell Set with Rack US $59.95 |  Apex 40lb Cast Iron Dumbbell Set US $59.99 |
 40 Pound Dumbbell Set Barbell Weights Adjustable NEW US $59.99 |  dumbbell set US $65.00 |
 Pair Each 5 8 10 lb Rubber Hex Dumbbell Set NYBarbell US $68.00 |  New CAP Barbell 40 LBS LB Dumbell Set with Carry Case US $69.90 |
 SUNNY 40 lbVINYL DUMBELL SET NEW US $69.95 |  Sunny 40 lb Vinyl Dumbbell Set New US $69.95 |
 NEW Cory Everson 32 Pound Dumbbell Set 2102DS US $69.99 |  32 Lb Vinyl Dumbbell Set VCD 32 US $69.99 |
 NEW 40 lb Dumbbell Set w Black Plates in case US $69.99 |  Chrome 33 pound Dumbbell Set 33 lbs US $71.89 |
 Sunny Health Fitness 40LB Vinyl Dumbbell Set P90X US $77.95 |  CAP BARBELL NEOPRENE DUMBBELL SET WITH RACK NEW US $79.95 |
 Sunny 2 3 5 pound Neoprene Dumbbell Set NEW US $79.95 |  40 lb Vinyl Adjustable Dumbbell Set US $79.99 |
 CAP NEOPRENE DUMBELL SET WITH RACK MODLE SDNS 32A US $84.95 |  Pair Each 5 8 10 lb PVC Coat Dumbbell Set NY Barbells US $92.00 |
 Pair Each 1 10 lb Neoprene Dumbbell Set by NY Barbells US $109.95 |