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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 Golds Gym 3lb chrome dumbbell set in original box never used exc cond  US $1.99 |  10 Pound Dumbbell set by sports authority US $7.00 |
 New Solid Hex Dumbbell Set Two 5 Pounders Grey Color From Athletic Works US $9.99 |  3lbs Neoprene Padded Soft Dumbbell Set US $11.75 |
 Golds Gym 20lb Light Weight Dumbbell Set with Rack US $13.51 |  4lbs Neoprene Padded Soft Dumbbell Set US $13.99 |
 Cap Barbell 40 Pounds Cement Dumbbell Set Black NEW NIB US $25.90 |  NEW Impex 40lb Vinyl Dumbbell Set VB40 US $29.30 |
 Golds Gym 40 lb Vinyl Dumbbell Set open box US $29.95 |  Golds Gym 40 lb Vinyl Dumbbell Set US $29.95 |
 Impex 40lb Vinyl Dumbbell Set US $29.99 |  CAP 40LB DUMBBELL SET MISSING 25LB WEIGHT DISPLAY MODEL US $29.99 |
 Everlast for Her 5 Pound Vinyl Dumbbell Set US $30.94 |  Cap Barbell 40 Pound Dumbbell Set W Plastic Carry Case US $35.99 |
 Cap Barbell 40 lb Vinyl Cement Dumbbell Set RSV CB42 US $36.33 |  Tone Fitness 20 Pound Dumbbell Set With Rack US $37.47 |
 GoFit 10 Pound Hand Kettle Bell Weights Dumbbell Set Free Shipping US $37.52 |  Cap Barbell 40 Pound Dumbbell Set NEW NIB US $38.90 |
 Cap Barbell 40 Pounds Cement Dumbbell Set Work out Fitness Arm Curls NEW US $38.99 |  Neoprene Dumbell Set W Case US $38.99 |
 TONE FITNESS 20 Pound Hourglass Shaped Dumbbell Set with Rack Weights US $39.95 |  Sunny 2 3 5 pound Neoprene Dumbbell Set NEW NIB US $39.96 |
 Altus 32Lb Dumbbell Set With Stand 1112 002 US $39.99 |  NEW Tone Fitness 20 Pound Hourglass Shaped Womens Dumbbell Set with Rack Holder US $39.99 |
 EZ Weight Aerobic Dumbbell Set by EVERyoung US $42.46 |  Tone Fitness SDNHS TN020 20 Pound Hourglass Shaped Dumbbell Set with Rack US $42.79 |
 BALLY 10 LB PAIR DUMBBELL SET WITH BUMPER GUARDS fitness weight workout strength US $44.50 |  Tone Fitness SDNHS TN020 20 Pound Hourglass Shaped Dumbbell Set with Rack NEW US $46.45 |
 NEW Tone Fitness SDNHS TN020 20 Pound Hourglass Shaped Dumbbell Set with Rack US $46.55 |  NEW NEWTONE FITNESS 20 PD NEOPRENE DUMBBELL SET RACK STRENGTH TRAINING WORKOUT US $47.95 |
 Cap Barbell 40 Pound Dumbbell Set US $48.55 |  NEW Cap Barbell 40 Pound Dumbbell Set US $48.95 |
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 CAP Barbell 40 Vinyl Cement Dumbbell Set US $49.95 |  Vinyl 40 pound Dumbbell Set NEW US $49.95 |
 Dumbbell Set NEW 40 Pound lb Dumbell Barbell Bar Bell Weights Weight Lifting US $49.95 |  Troy Barbell VTX 15 lbs Neoprene Dumbbell Set of 2 GTD 015 US $49.98 |
 Weights Dumbbells 20 Pound Dumbbell Set w Rack New US $49.99 |  Apex Neoprene Dumbbell Set 3 Pair NEW US $51.62 |
 VTX 15 lbs Rubber Encased Octagonal Dumbbell Set of 2 SD 015R US $51.98 |  Cap Barbell 40 Pound Dumbbell Set FREE SHIPPING US $51.99 |
 SDSN 20 244 344 5 lb Neoprene Dumbbell Set US $52.44 |  Tone Fitness 20 lb Exercise Aerobic Dumbbell Set Rack Organizer Women Fitness US $53.02 |
 NEW Cap Barbell 40 Pound Dumbbell Set 2Days Ship US $53.85 |  CAP Barbell 40 lb Dumbbell Set with Carry Case US $54.00 |
 Cap Barbell 40 Pound Dumbbell Set 40 lbs Adjustable NEW US $57.48 |  SDSN 20 2 3 5 lb Neoprene Dumbbell Set US $58.99 |
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 Marcy 40 Pound Vinyl Covered Dumbbell Set US $60.96 |  Altus Athletic 32 Pound Dumbbell Set with Stand US $60.99 |
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 NEW 20 lb Neoprene Dumbbell Set with Case 2 3 5 lb pairs of hand weights US $69.00 |  32 Lb Vinyl Dumbbell Set VCD 32 US $69.99 |
 CONFIDENCE FITNESS 40 POUND ADJUSTABLE DUMBBELL SET US $69.99 |  Cap Barbell New 40 Pound Dumbbell Set Durable Cast Iron Plates Rust Free US $71.36 |
 Chrome 33 pound Dumbbell Set NEW US $74.95 |  Cap Barbell 40 Pound lbs Dumbbell Set Adjustable Weight US $76.85 |
 CAP 40 lbDumbbell Set US $77.95 |  Altus Athletic 32 lb Dumbbell Set Stand Rack Organizer Weight Dumbbells Tool NEW US $78.27 |
 NO 060 40Lb Vinyl Dumbbell Set US $78.59 |  Barbell 40 Dumbbell Set Exercise Fitness Workout Equipment New US $79.99 |
 Chrome 33 pound Dumbbell Set US $81.11 |  Troy SDR commercial rubber dumbbell set 85lbs 50 off US $85.00 |
 NEW Cap Barbell 40 Pound Dumbbell Set QUICK SHIP US $86.04 |  New Sunny Fitness 40 lbs Adjustable Vinyl Dumbbell Set US $87.95 |
 New Sunny Fitness 33 lbs Chrome Dumbbell Set w Case US $88.95 |  NEW Sunny Fitness 40 lb Vinyl Dumbbell Set Adjustable US $89.00 |
 35Lbs Rubber Hex Dumbbell Set Pair Sold NEW FAST PRIORITY SHIPPING US $89.99 |  Troy SDR commercial rubber dumbbell set 90lbs 50 off US $90.00 |
 Pair Each 5 8 10 lb PVC Coat Dumbbell Set NY Barbells US $92.00 |  Troy SDR commercial rubber dumbbell set 95lbs 50 off US $95.00 |
 NEW 40 lb Dumbbell Set w Black Plates in case US $99.00 |  Chrome 33 pound Dumbbell Set weight strength workout NEW US $99.99 |
 Troy SDR commercial rubber dumbbell set 100lbs 50 off US $100.00 |  New 33 LBS Chrome Dumbbell Set Home Workout Equipment US $102.47 |
 Barbell Dumbbell Set 100 LB Fitness Vinyl Weight Set New US $108.99 |  Suny Vinyl Barbell Dumbbell Set 100 LB Workout Exercise Equipment US $109.04 |
 Pair Each 1 10 lb Neoprene Dumbbell Set by NY Barbells US $109.96 |  New 32 Pound Dumbbell Set Stand Rack Weights Gym Weight US $109.99 |
 Neoprene Dumbbell Set 60 lbs 5 10 15 Weight US $119.99 |  Cap Barbell 40 Pound Dumbbell Set US $120.33 |
 Hex Dumbbell set 5pr 3581012LB W 2 Tier 17Rack US $135.00 |  Dumbell Set York Barbell Brand New Rubber Hex Dumbells US $140.00 |
 New Pair 40 LB Vinyl Dumbbell Set Home Gym Weights Workout Equipment Chrome Bars US $148.47 |  VERSA BELL II DUMBELL SET WITH STAND 25lb ADJUSTABLE GREAT CONDITION US $150.00 |
 Stamina Versa Bell II 5 25 lb Adjustable Dumbbell Set Pair NEW 05 2125P US $169.99 |  Turbobell 5 60 lb Adjustable Dumbbell Set and Stand LOCAL PICKUP ONLY NYC US $175.00 |
 NEW 100 lb Vinyl Free Weight Barbell Dumbell Set US $179.00 |  RARE Vintage Cast Iron Mechanical Dumbell Set Antique Old Weights 2 Each 6405 US $189.95 |
 Neoprene Dumbbell Set 1lb to 10lb US $199.00 |  Urethane Hex Dumbbell Set 3 to 12 lb set 5 Pairs US $199.99 |