S imple, supremely effective and beginner-friendly. Almost every man starts his fitness journey with a set of dumbbells – and for good reason. Small enough to tuck under a bed or sofa, dumbbells are easy to use and massively versatile, with a huge range of dumbbell exercises for every body part.
Whether you’re grabbing a pair, just the one, or you want a set to choose from, the value of lifting this strength and conditioning staple goes beyond building muscle. Training with dumbbells on a regular basis can increase calorie burn during HIIT workouts, and build the type of strong foundations to help you power through your other athletic pursuits.
But while the dumbbell is one of the easiest bits of home gym kit to snap up, they aren’t all created equal. Generally speaking, for most people’s home workout needs ‘fixed dumbbells’ are going to be the best bet. As the name implies, the weight can’t be altered, which means
