Adjustable dumbbells: 5 flexible models in comparison

In 2023, just more than seven million Germans from the age of 14 trained regularly in a gym. According to a current market analysis of the IFD Allensbach, these are around 600,000 less than in 2020. The reasons are certainly diverse. Certainly, however, it should be that quite a few now train in your own four walls instead of cycling to the gym. This not only saves time, but also protects the account balance. If you don’t just want to work with your own body weight at home, you need suitable devices and tools. And they should take away as little as possible. And that’s exactly where the manufacturers start to adjustable dumbbells. Here you can find out what the great advantage of these dumbbells and for who the investment is worth. Five adjustable dumbbell sets in comparison.

We start with one of the top models of adjustable dumbbells. The is a statement: mighty 25 kilograms of high -quality coated iron, at hand in a compact and thus space -saving storage base. With this training tool, the Americans want to replace up to 15 individual dumbbells. And that is exactly the stimulus of the 552i, which can easily be accommodated even in smaller apartments. The trick is as simple as it is awesome. You first decide which exercise you want to implement with which weight. Then the setting wheel on the outside of the dumbbell is turned to the corresponding number, in such a way that the bike snapps noticeably. In clockwise, increase the weight. Arretier pencils block this mechanism if the dumbbell rod is not correctly in the base or is removed. The Selecttech 552i is equipped with five weights per side. Depending on which number is chosen on the setting wheel, locked or the mechanism loosens one or more slices.

Positive: In addition to a detailed operating instructions, Bowflex delivers exercise suggestions for training arms, legs, back, chest and shoulder on twelve pages. Optionally, training can be trained with the in -house JRNY app. If you treat yourself to the dumbbell set, you get a two -month trial membership on top. The app tracks the training via the camera from tablet or smartphone, counts the repetitions and offers guided live coaching.

With well over 200 euros, the 552i is an expensive pleasure. Since you usually train with two dumbbells, you even end up at almost 500 euros. However, you also get 30 dumbbells between two and 25 kilograms at a time. So if you want to rely on dumbbell training and play flexibly with weights, you don’t do anything wrong with the Bowflex Selectech 552i.

According to a similar principle, it works from Christopeit. However, only five different weights can be set between two and twelve kilograms in this tool. Christopeit Sport was founded in 1976 in Velbert (NRW) by a former Bundesliga goalkeeper and specialized in fitness equipment of all kinds. This also includes tools for free weight training. With the CS12, too, the desired weight can only be selected and set via a rotary wheel if the dumbbell is correctly in the storage bowl. An audible click indicates that the corresponding slices made of metal covered with plastic are securely on the dumbbell. Around 250 euros are due for a few CS12 dumbbells. For this you get ten dumbbells in the compact package. From our point of view, also a good deal, although the course at Bowflex (30 dumbbells for approx. 500 euros) is a little better. For Freilichten, Christopeit also has the Kurphaten CS25 (3 to 31 kg) in its program.

Nordictrack implemented the idea of ​​the adjustable dumbbells in a set of 2. However, not about a rotary mechanism like some competitors. Instead, the “Smooth Weight Selection System” puts an orange bolt from above into the dumbbell bar to choose the weight to be created. Instead of the rotary control, the weight at the storage bowl is read. In addition, you can fine -tune via another slider. According to the manufacturer, this results in astonishing 15 weight options per dumbbell. So that is On this point at eye level with the 552i from Bowflex. The two dumbbell sets from the high price segment are also very similar. Because even with Nordictrack, the steel discs are covered with washable plastic. The virtual coach can be activated via the IFIT app. This interactive extra is free of charge at Nordictrack.

This couple is very classic and by no means as comfortable as the dumbbell sets with storage base . The weight disks made of robust, powder -coated cast iron are pushed onto the weight rod and removed by hand. A screw fixes the weights. The scope of delivery includes four slices of 2.2 and 3.6 kg kilograms. The dumbbell handles come to about two kilograms. There are no particularly many variants to distribute the weights. If you don’t just want to train with the handles, you have to put on at least 6.4 kilograms per dumbbell. A maximum of 13.6 kilograms is possible if the weights are distributed equally. In contrast to the models with storage base, you should also think about a place where the not required windows can be stored.

The last comes from Crivit, the sports brand of the Lidl discounter brand in this comparison. It is the cheapest in which you can out or deselect the dumbbell slices while the dumbbell is in the laying block. The eight supplied slices weigh 1.25 kilograms each. If the bar is fully equipped, you can train with a weight of 11.5 kilograms. Beginners also have the chance to start at 1.5 kilograms, because the 35 centimeter long, non -slip dumbbell grip weighs so much. The desired weight can be set via a rotary mechanism at the ends of the handle. The not required (selected) dumbbell slices remain in the shelter block. For experienced athlete: Inside, Lidl also has this barbell with a maximum training weight of 25 kilograms (eight slices of 2.75 kg plus dumbbell handle) in its range. Here is the somewhat more demanding version that .

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