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“Having a pair of dumbbells at home is great for building strength,” says Maggi Gao, a NASM-certified personal trainer and Russian Kettlebell Challenge-certified coach in New York City. “Weights put a consistent stimulus on all parts of the motion, so every part of the movement has the effect of the weight on it. This is great if you're familiar and confident with performing the movement and want to add a level of difficulty if bodyweight has become easy.” To help you find the best dumbbells, Shape tested 24 sets of dumbbells in our lab under the watchful eye of a personal trainer; these weights met our criteria for quality, durability, and ease of use.
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Reach a maximum weight of 50 or 80 pounds
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Can easily switch between weights by twisting the handle
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Knurled handle offers comfortable grip