How to Use Dumbbells: Exercises, Benefits & Best Options to Buy

If you're looking for flexible, efficient, and affordable exercise equipment, dumbbells must be at the top of your list. Whether training in your home gym or equipping a commercial gym, dumbbells offer unlimited exercise variations for strength building, calorie loss, and overall fitness enhancement. Complete Gyms stocks a variety of new dumbbells and used dumbbells so you can discover the perfect one for your training goals and budget.

Why Dumbbells Are a Must Have in Any Gym

Dumbbells rank among the most well-liked strength training equipment because they are:

Versatile – Ideal for whole-body exercises, from upper-body presses to squats in the lower body.

Compact – Perfect for compact areas and home gyms.

Effective – Excellent for developing muscle, enhancing balance, and enhancing endurance.

Affordable – Offered in both new fitness equipment and second-hand fitness equipment options.

Whether you are a beginner or an accomplished athlete, dumbbells must be at the heart of your workout.

Top Dumbbell Exercises You Can Do Anywhere

1. Dumbbell Bench Press

One of the chest building classics. Lie on a bench and press two dumbbells towards the sky, activating your chest, shoulders, and triceps.

2. Dumbbell Rows

Excellent exercise to build back strength. Lean slightly forward, pull dumbbells towards your waist, and squeeze your lats for maximum effect.

3. Dumbbell Squats

Squat with dumbbells in each hand for powerful lower-body training. Great for legs and glutes.

4. Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Overhead dumbbell press to work shoulders and triceps. Great upper-body power and stability exercise.

5. Dumbbell Bicep Curls

One of the most popular exercises for training the arms. Curl dumbbells up using your elbows hugged to your body.

6. Dumbbell Deadlifts

A multi-muscle compound exercise for hamstrings, glutes, and lower back. Great if you don't have access to a barbell.

7. Dumbbell Lunges

Step out with one leg and have dumbbells at your side to exercise quads, glutes, and hamstrings.

The Best Dumbbells to Buy

Complete Gyms stocks a range of new and second-hand dumbbells to suit both beginners and advanced lifters.

Fixed Dumbbells – Solid and heavy-duty, suitable for commercial gyms where there will probably be heavy use.

Rubber Dumbbells – Noise reduction and floor protection, perfect for home gyms.

Hex Dumbbells – Anti-roll design, safer and more convenient to store.

Adjustable Dumbbells – Convenient, space-saving, and perfect for home training with multiple weights in one set.

Used Dumbbells – Cost-effective, reliable, and professionally serviced, providing you with quality without the added higher price tag for new.

Whether purchasing new dumbbells for new-age design or used dumbbells for low-cost training, we've got you covered.

Why not check out our wide variety of dumbbells

Top Brands

At Complete Gyms, we also also offer a lot of great brands for dumbbells.

NordicTrack - 2.5kg - 25kg Rubber Dumbbells - VIEW

Swiss - Rubber Hex 2.5kg to 30kg - VIEW

 

Final Thoughts

Dumbbells are one of the most functional and effective forms of gym equipment available. With exercises that affect all major muscle groups, they're essential for home gyms and commercial gyms. Complete Gyms offers new dumbbells and refurbished dumbbells from industry leading brands that will give you the best return on your training equipment.