A lot of beginners can’t overhead press a 45-pound bar at all. But a pair of 5-pound or even 10-pound dumbbells are no problem at all, since they add up to 10 or 20 pounds, respectively.

This adjustable set of dumbbells is 10–90 lb in 5-lb increments and has premium grips. The manufacturer suggests these adjustable weights can replace up to 17 sets of dumbbells.

But with so many adjustable dumbbell options out there, it can be hard to know which to buy. Best Adjustable Dumbbells Best Overall NordicTrack Select-A-Weight 55-Lb. Dumbbell Set Read more ...

The Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells are available from the company’s website for $400, which is significantly cheaper than NordicTrack’s Select-A-Weight 55 Lb Dumbbell Set ($600), a ...