Adjustable Dumbbell Set

There are basically two types of adjustable dumbbells: quick change dumbbells and the plate loaded adjustable dumbbell set. Here is an overview of their similarities, differences, and what’s best for you.

Quick Change Dumbbells

Quick change dumbbells allow you to adjust the weight without having to use multiple pairs of fixed weight dumbbells. The weight plates are built into the unit, and to change the load, all you need to do is move a pin or turn a knob to the desired weight. The weight change on these dumbbells is quick and takes a matter of seconds.

Plate Loaded Dumbbells

Resembling miniature barbells, they consist of 14” long steel bars. Weight plates are slide onto both sides of the dumbbell bar. The weights are secured by a spinlock or collars that secure the weight plates. To change the weight on these dumbbells take long, and can take up to a few minutes.

Quick change dumbbell sets are typically more expensive than plate loaded dumbbells, however, given the time required to change the weight, they’re well worth it.