My go-to adjustable dumbbells for home strength workouts are $60 off right now — and they load up to 66lbs
I've been working out at home for years now. It started (unsurprisingly) during the pandemic and, in the years since, I've rarely set foot inside a gym. It's not just about saving membership money, but I also don't have to wait around for the weights and equipment to be free.
One of the best changes I made was consolidating my weights into a single set of adjustable dumbbells. I mention this because the Ativafit adjustable dumbbell set I use every week are currently $60 off at Amazon, bringing their price down to $379. This gets you a pair of weights that range from 11lbs to 66lbs.
These adjustable dumbbells let you customize your resistance across 12 weight levels, from 11lbs to 66lbs. The fast dial adjustment lets you transition quickly and they come with a plastic tray that means they won't scratch your floor. In our Ativafit adjustable dumbbells review we praised their build quality and simplicity for building strength.View Deal
Back when I reviewed these dumbbells for Tom's Guide, I noted things like the textured handle and the easy-switch mechanism on these weights made using them a breeze. Nothing has changed in that regard, but they've definitely taken a beating in the intervening time (the pictures in this post are from when they were still pristine!). I've noticed the mechanism can occasionally get stuck, but a little WD-40 goes a long way.
The $60 price drop on this deal brings these dumbbells under the rival $399 SelectTech dumbbells from BowFlex that you'll see in our roundup of the best adjustable dumbbells.
If we do the math here, each dumbbell costs $189.50 and if you workout with them three times a week in a 31-day month, you're paying just over $14 per workout per dumbbell. Extend that out to a year and that cost-per-workout shrinks to $1.21 per dumbbell.
Part of the benefit of these dumbbells is the range. Going up to 66lbs means you should be able to use them for a considerable amount of time, even as you get stronger.
That being said, it's still a lot to pay up front. If you're in the market for a more affordable set, here's an alternative.
A more affordable alternative
These LifePro adjustable dumbbells don't go as heavy as the Ativafits, but they still have a pretty good range (5-25 lbs each) and the slider is quick to use. At $189 for the pair, you're paying $94.50 per 'bell.
These are a solid pair of budget-friendly dumbbells, with an easy-grip handle (which copes well with sweaty hands) and a quick adjustment slider so you can change loads easily between moves. Each goes up to 25lbs which should be plenty of weight for beginners.View Deal
As with the Avitafits, you'll get a plastic storage tray which isn't as premium as a proper rack or the raised tray you can get with some pairs of dumbbells. But they'll stop your floor from scratching and you probably won't be paying much attention to the tray while you're busy lifting!
Do you prefer the gym or have you made the switch to home workouts too? Let me know which you prefer and why in the comments below.
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