Dumbbells are one of the most popular and versatile home gym accessories around. Look around online or in most sporting goods stores and you’ll not only find a variety of brands and colors but weight ranges and customizable options as well. 

You can use dumbbells as a core part of any strength training routine, as you can perform various exercises to tone your upper body, including dumbbell lateral raise, bent-over dumbbell row, dumbbell fly, and incline dumbbell press. You can work with a trainer virtually or in-person to ensure that you’re doing these exercises correctly, or you can follow along with videos posted by fitness trainers on YouTube. 

POWERBLOCK Elite EXP Adjustable Dumbbell

While this set is on the pricey side at $449 (though on sale for $345), this adjustable dumbbell basically packs in 16 dumbbells of different weight classes into one, allowing you to lift five to 50 pounds in each hand. This is definitely a worthwhile investment if you’re looking for that kind of versatility, but also don’t want a large weight collection taking up precious home space.

If you’re familiar with the Bowflex brand, the $399 price tag won’t be a surprise with this set, either. But this is another option that may make the splurge worth it to you if you care about brand reputation, in addition to durability and versatile options that can be stored in a compact manner. This set can also be adjusted from five to 52.5 pounds per weight, going slightly heavier than the POWERBLOCK. It also includes a one-year membership to the JRNY platform, where you can find workout options.

The cost of dumbbells can quickly add up as you go higher in weight, especially since many are often sold as singles even though you tend to use them in pairs. This is a quality affordable option under $25 for a pair of 5-pound weights made of iron and wear-resistant PVC material that will also protect your floors.

If you’d like a lighter set of weights, this 3-pound set is made of cast iron and comes in fun, bright colors to boot. They’re also coated in neoprene for comfort and safety, so you can grip them easily and they won’t roll away when placed on the floor.

If you’ve got a decent-size collection of dumbbells of different weights, you’ll definitely want to store them safely and in an organized manner. This durable steel rack is a great addition for any home gym offering multiple levels in a compact and space-saving design.

If you have a smaller collection and you’re extra limited on space, a standing, upside-down-V-shaped weight rack might be a better bet. Designed by a professional coach, this stand can hold up to 10 weights ranging from zero to 100 pounds.

If you’re on the hunt for simple, no-frills dumbbells that will get the job done, these non-slip weights offer a comfortable grip with no funky smells from added coatings or colors. Their hexagon-shaped heads will also prevent them from rolling when placed on the floor.

Or if you do prefer fun colors, these weights are also made of non-slip materials and offer the same hexagon shape to avoid slippage when placed down. They’re also made of durable cast iron to give you a solid workout.

Fuxion Dumbbells 15-Pound Rubber Encased Hex Pair

If you’re building out your home gym and are wanting to keep your weights simple and consistent, a classic set like these might be just what you’re looking for. The heads are made of quality hex rubber to keep them from slipping and rolling and the metal handles provide a firm and comfortable grip.

Whether this is your lone set or you do prefer colorful variety, these neoprene-coated weights also provide a hexagon head shape for added safety, which is covering a durable cast-iron weight to provide quality resistance training.