Reviews
8 Best Dumbbell Racks of 2026 for Small Home Gym Spaces
Compare eight dumbbell racks by stated capacity, rack style, footprint, dumbbell fit, tier access, stability factors, and home-gym storage needs.
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Lifting Gear & Accessories
8 Best Adjustable Dumbbells of 2026 (Tested Specs and Ranked)
We ranked the best adjustable dumbbells for home gyms by range, durability, adjustment speed, safety signals, and value.
Training
The 5-5-5 Dumbbell Method: Build Muscle in Just 15 Minutes
Ask most bodybuilders how many reps they do per set, and they’ll probably say 8-12. Sure, there will be a few outliers who prefer heavy sets…
Training
Can You Survive Arnold’s 30-30 Challenge? I Tried It and Got the Craziest Pump of My Life
Arnold Schwarzenegger just dropped a workout that fuses CrossFit’s intensity with old-school bodybuilding, and it wrecked me—in the best way possible. Straight from his Pump Club…
Bodybuilding
Jeff Cavaliere Shares Best Dumbbell Exercises for ‘Bigger, Stronger, Healthier Shoulders’
ATHLEAN-X founder Jeff Cavaliere has been around the fitness space for years and continues to give back to fans in his spare time. In his latest…
Workout Plans
Upper Body Gains at Home: This 15-Minute Dumbbell Workout Builds Strength Fast
Does being short of time stop you from going to the gym as often as you’d like? You are not alone! I’m a veteran personal trainer…
Bodybuilding
Phil Heath Shares Tip on Perfecting the Dumbbell Concentration Curl: ‘Time Under Tension Is Key’
Phil ‘The Gift’ Heath is in a giving mood, offering key insights into a popular movement to build bigger biceps. In a recent Instagram reel published…
Back
Master Bent-Over Dumbbell Rows for a Stronger Back Today!
As a kid, I really struggled with thoracic kyphosis (rounded upper back). My anterior abdominal musculature was so much stronger than my back muscles, such as…
Training
I’m a Personal Trainer: The Best $100 You Can Spend On Your Home Gym
As a seasoned personal trainer, I’ll be the first to admit that gym memberships can burn a hole in the wallet. However, fitness should be accessible…
Bodybuilding
DIY Dumbbells — 6 Sturdy, Homemade Weight Ideas For Any Workout
What more? You don’t even need dumbbells for dumbbell exercises. Confused? Remember when we were trapped inside our own homes during the pandemic in 2020? We…
Legs
12 Best Dumbbell Leg Exercises and Workouts
I’m a NFPT-certified fitness trainer, so it’s my job (and pleasure!) to help people lose weight, get fit, and build muscle. I take pride in providing…
Back
10 Best Lower Back Exercises With Dumbbells + Workout
Barbell deadlifts are an excellent exercise, but alone, they may not suffice for building a robust lower back. To develop your lower back holistically, you must…
Legs
Calf Workouts With Dumbbells For Monstrous Lower Legs
For many trainers, the calves are the most stubborn body part; no matter what they do, they just can’t get them to budge. Your calves should…
Exercise Guides
10 Best Rear Delt Dumbbell Exercises
When training shoulders, most people focus on the front and side delts with pressing and lateral raise exercises. However, this neglects the rear delts, which are…
Arms
Romanian Dumbbell Deadlift: Target Hamstrings, Glutes & Core
There are several exercises that are usually done with a barbell that may actually be better for you if you switch to dumbbells. For example, dumbbell…
Bodybuilding
Jay Cutler Compares Barbells vs Dumbbells for Bench Press: ‘We Leave Our Egos at The Door’
Bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler is widely respected for his training abilities and successful IFBB Pro career. With his spare time in retirement, Cutler recently discussed why…
Lifting Gear & Accessories
Bowflex SelectTech 552 Review (2026): Recall Update and Results Series Verdict
Bowflex SelectTech 552 dumbbells are still space-saving and easy to adjust, but the recall changes the buying advice: check recall status first and compare current Amazon…
Exercise Guides
Dumbbell Raise: Sculpt Your Deltoids and Upper Back Muscles
Do you want wider, more impressive deltoids? Consider including the dumbbell raise, also called the armpit row and monkey row, in your shoulder training routine. This…
Back
Ultimate Bent-Over Two-Arm Dumbbell Row for Back Strength
The bent-over two-arm dumbbell row is an excellent back exercise because of its effectiveness for building muscle and strength. It’s a variation of the ‘row’ which…