Dumbbells
Adjustable and fixed-weight dumbbells for home strength training — the single most versatile piece of kit for a UK home gym.
Dumbbells Buying Guides
Bowflex 552 vs 1090i Adjustable Dumbbells Compared
Bowflex SelectTech 552 vs 1090i compared on weight range, step size, dumbbell size, warranty and price, using Bowflex's own specification pages.
How to Build a Home Gym on a Budget (UK Guide)
A staged UK plan for building a home gym on a budget: start with NHS-listed bodyweight work, add dumbbells and flooring, and compare dated indicative prices.
Best Adjustable Dumbbells UK: 2026 Specification Guide
Best adjustable dumbbells for UK home gyms compared on maker specs, size, warranty and indicative price, with who each suits and what to check first.
Best Time to Buy Home Gym Equipment (UK)
Is there a best time of year to buy home gym equipment in the UK? What trading standards and GOV.UK say about sale prices, returns and judging a deal fairly.
Second-Hand Home Gym Equipment: A UK Buying Guide
What to check before buying used home gym equipment in the UK: the legal position with private sellers, maker inspection points and warranty questions.
Best Budget Dumbbells for a Home Gym UK: Spec Guide
Budget dumbbells for a UK home gym: how fixed hex pairs and adjustable sets compare on indicative price, maker specs, size and warranty before you buy.
Home Gym vs Gym Membership: UK Cost Comparison
Home gym vs gym membership in the UK: published gym prices set against dated equipment prices, with break-even months shown and what the sums leave out.
Adjustable vs Fixed Dumbbells UK: Which Should You Buy?
Adjustable or fixed-weight dumbbells for a UK home gym? Compare published maker specs, size and indicative prices to match the choice to your space.
Beginner's Guide to Home Gym Equipment (UK)
New to training at home? A UK beginner's guide to which home gym equipment to buy first, what can wait, and how NHS activity guidelines shape your setup.
How to Progressive Overload at Home: NHS Principles
What progressive overload means, what the NHS says about building up strength gradually, and how dumbbell step sizes affect progress at home.
Dumbbell Weight Guide for Beginners: Choosing Loads
How to choose dumbbell weights as a beginner: what the NHS says about starting light, how adjustable and fixed sets cover loads, and what to check first.
How Much Does a Home Gym Cost? UK Price Guide
A UK home gym can cost from under £150 to over £1,000 for a first setup. Indicative, dated prices for dumbbells, flooring and rowers, with sums shown.
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SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells
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Sport 24 Adjustable Dumbbells
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SelectTech 1090i Adjustable Dumbbells
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Rubber Coated Cast Iron Hex Dumbbells 30kg (Pair)
Rubber Hex Dumbbells 22.5kg (Pair)
Dumbbells Reviews
Bowflex SelectTech 552 Review: Results Series Specs
Bowflex SelectTech 552 review from the maker's Results Series 552 page: weight range, settings, size, warranty and which buyers the specification suits.
Bowflex SelectTech 1090i Review: Specs and Price Check
Bowflex SelectTech 1090i review from the maker's pages: weight range, conflicting settings figures, size, warranty, and why the price is per dumbbell.
PowerBlock Sport 24 Review: Compact Adjustable Dumbbells
PowerBlock Sport 24 review from the maker's page: 3 to 24 lb per dumbbell, 3 lb steps, block size, warranty, limits and who the specification suits.