The Best Dumbbells of 2025

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Welcome to Home Gym Club! Here’s what’s in today’s newsletter:

• Diving deep into the best dumbbells of 2025

• Reviewing a workout mirror with a DNA-based twist

• A killer dumbbell core workout

• An all-in-one bench for on-the-go lifters

• Plus: Our top deals of the week

Watch Party

The Best Dumbbells for Every Type of Lifter

If you could only pick one piece of equipment for your home gym, GGR Everything lead reviewer Lindsay Scheele says dumbbells win every time—and her latest roundup video explains exactly why. From presses and rows to goblet squats and single-leg RDLs, dumbbells cover more ground than almost anything else, no matter if you’re chasing heavy lifts, high reps, or daily versatility.

For fixed dumbbells, Lindsay highlights the Giant Fitness Hex Dumbbells as a premium, well-balanced option with solid knurling, a low-odor rubber coating, and a lifetime residential warranty. Looking to save some cash? The Iron Bull Rubber Hex Dumbbells deliver nearly the same feel at a lower price per pound, making them one of the best budget-friendly picks—especially if you don’t need aggressive knurling.

Limited on space? The PowerBlock Elite Series stands out as one of the best value adjustable dumbbells on the market, offering quick weight changes, excellent durability, and expandability up to 90 pounds. Whether you’re building your first garage gym or upgrading your current setup, Lindsay breaks down the best dumbbells to match your space, budget, and training style.

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Alter Fitness Screen Review

Whether you’re a beginner or deep into your fitness journey, there’s always an opportunity to expand your knowledge and work smarter, not harder. If you’re a tech-savvy individual who isn’t afraid to splurge, there’s an all-in-one system that utilizes DNA results, a wearable device, and a fitness mirror to turn your data into personalized protocols for training, recovery, and motivation.

Enter: the Alter Fitness Screen.

In this review, I dive into this AI-powered workout mirror that delivers personalized workout plans by combining DNA insights with real-time biometric tracking. No matter if you’re focused on weight loss, building muscle, or achieving better sleep and recovery, this unique system offers a data-driven approach to training that goes beyond generic workout logs.

From how to get started to how much the membership fee costs, you’ll learn how a quick cheek swab can put you on a path to data-driven training and better well-being.

Trainer’s Corner

Torch Your Core With This One-Dumbbell Workout

If you’ve ever finished a lift and found yourself back on the floor grinding out crunches, you’ve probably had the same thought: There has to be a better way to train abs than this.

Good news—there is. You can build serious strength, stability, and yes, more visible ab definition without living in sit-up purgatory. All it takes is a single dumbbell (and the right moves) to challenge your core in ways ordinary crunches and sit-ups never quite manage.

To help mold a midsection you can be proud of, GGR senior staff writer Amanda Capritto breaks down the best dumbbell core exercises with step-by-step instructions, then lays out a killer workout you can plug into your weekly routine to make ‘ab work’ feel less like punishment and more like progress.

Editor’s Pick

Not Your Average Bench

Written by: Amanda Capritto, Senior Staff Writer

I move around a lot—I've moved every two to three years for the last decade—so a full-fledged home gym just isn't in the cards for me. When I look for equipment, I prioritize features like a compact footprint and modular design that's easy to pack into the bed of a truck (or even the trunk of a car).

That means I'm often faced with challenges as far as exercise progression, particularly with strength training. Something like the FitBench provides a ton of versatility in a small package, which makes it the ideal piece of equipment for me. And with several models to choose from, you can pick the right one based on your budget and needs.

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Welcome to the Deal Zone — where the gains are BIG and the prices are LOW. Each week, the GGR squad tracks down the best sales and promos on everything from strength and cardio equipment to supplements and recovery tools so you can stay on top of your game without breaking the bank.

Let us do the hunting so you can focus on the sweating.