Select-a-Weight Adjustable Dumbbells

The NordicTrack adjustable dumbbells are a real winner that are working out well for my wife and I. Pros: 1) Nice weight range (10-55) and sufficient increments for me. We have a small set of 2.5 to 8-lb individual dumbbells to fill in on the very low end. 2) Compact dumbbells. The dumbbells are no longer than needed for the weight you are using. The 10-lb configuration is narrower than the 20-lb, which is narrower than the 30-lb, which is narrower than the 40-lb, which is narrower than the 50-lb. DO NOT DISCOUNT this when shopping for adjustable dumbbells. You do not want to be swinging around a 2-ft long bar in each hand when simply using a 10-lb dumbbell. It gets in the way and limits the range of motion for some exercises. These incrementally add plates to the end as the weight goes up. So they are compact at low weights, and very much the size of a fixed dumbbell of similar weight at heavier weights. 3) Easy to adjust. The adjustment system is low effort, but locks solidly and seems unlikely to fail long term, normal use. 4) Value. Not the cheapest, but give a great bang for the buck. Cons: 1) Slower to adjust, relatively. Some changes require moving 4-adjustment levers on each dumbbell, depending on what weight you are switching between. A single or double dial is quicker, no doubt. But, note that I said "relatively". They really only take a couple of seconds to adjust, and it has been a non factor in my workouts. 2) Missing some weight choices. You can add 2.5-lb or 5-lb to the coarse 10-lb, 20-lb, 30-lb, 40-lb, 50-lb settings. So you can do 12.5-lb & 15-lb, but not 17.5-lb, etc. The next increment after 15-lb is 20-lb. You could fudge around this by selecting an uneven amount to each end of the dumbbell, which would make them unbalanced by 2.5-lbs and give you a 7.5-lb increment. But I don't suggest doing that. For me, the increments are fine enough for what I do, and I move up and down in 5-lb amounts anyway. 3) maybe more fragile than fixed weights? This is actually a comment that applies to probably all adjustable dumbbells, simply because they have a selection mechanism added to them. These do not appear fragile in the absolute sense, but I have no plans to drop them the way you see some guys do with fixed weights at the gym. I researched buying these quite a bit, and narrowed it down to several contenders. The Bowflex dumbbells were one finalist, and are undeniably slick, with the one-knob adjustment system. But, they (and some others) have a disqualifying flaw (in my opinion) where the dumbbell bar is always full length, regardless of how much weight you've selected. Even at whatever their minimum is, you are swinging around like a two-foot rod with each arm. Anyway, I'm a happy customer, and these are working great. 5/2/2025 UPDATE: 15-months later, and these are still going strong and doing the job. One annoyance is the lack of labels indicating which way to move the 2.5-lb/5-lb levers. But I solved that by putting a small dab of silver automobile touchup paint on the 5-lb side (SEE photo). Seems like an obvious issue that the manufacturer would address, but it only took a couple of minutes for me to fix it permanently.

I just received the orange version of the NordicTrack Select-a-Weights, and wanted to compare it with the blue version. Both are 10-55 pounds, made by NordicTrack, and bear the "Select-a-Weight" name (although sometimes they call the blue ones "Speed Weights" and the orange ones don't show up on the NordicTrack site - NordicTrack, what's going on with you all?) Material: The orange ones seem to be mostly metal, while the blue ones are mostly plastic. The orange has a metal, knurled handle. And the 10-pound weights are metal on the orange as well. The blue has a plastic handle and plastic weights. The blue doesn't feel bad, but the orange feels more premium. On both of them, the two 2.5-pound weights seem to be plastic, although the orange ones are smaller/thicker chunks versus taller/thinner chunks on the blue. Size: The orange ones are more compact overall with uniform plate sizes throughout. Whether you are lifting 10 or 55 pounds, the diameter is the same. The blue ones start wider at the 10-pound size and get narrower as you add weight. The orange design makes it easier for certain movements as well as when you want to rest the weights on your calves during certain bench lifts. Length is basically the same for both models. Other Design Aspects: The orange one has two 2.5-pound weights that stack/nest in each other. The blue one has two thin 2.5-pound plates that rest next to each other. I've occasionally had a hard time lining up the weights with the blue's 2.5-pound weights still in the tray, and I have a feeling that the orange one's design will be easier to align. The blue ones have a handy reference on the weight itself about where to put the slider for 2.5 or 5 pounds; the orange ones do not have any indicator on the weights. Without that indicator, you might find yourself occasionally forgetting where to put the slider for 0, 2.5, or 5 pounds on the orange. Shape: The orange ones are mostly circular, with a small flat bit on the bottom to minimize rolling. The blue ones have a more angular shape across the entire design. The blue's angular shape might make certain floor exercises easier. Overall, I'd say that the orange design is a pretty good improvement in most areas over the blue. I definitely like the feel of the metal more than the plastic, and like the more compact size. There are little touches about the blue ones (like the 0, 2.5, and 5-pound indicator) that I'll miss. Honestly, though, whether you get the blue or the orange, you'll be happy.

I’ve been using these NordicTrack Select a Weight dumbbells basically every day and they’ve been great. The biggest reason I prefer these over some of the other adjustable sets is the design when you lift them out of the cradle. The plates stay together and feel like one unit, so you’re not holding that big open “skeleton” frame like the Bowflex style. It feels more like a normal dumbbell in your hand, and it’s less awkward for a lot of movements. Adjusting the weight is also simple and quick. The selector is easy to use, the markings are clear, and swapping weights between sets doesn’t turn into a whole process. In the pictures I’m posting with this review you can also see there’s no noticeable damage even with daily use, which was something I was worried about with adjustable mechanisms. The only real downside is exercise dependent. For certain moves where you want to grip the dumbbell by the sides (not the handle), these aren’t ideal because of the shape and the way the plates sit. If you do a lot of that style of work, you’ll probably want a kettlebell, weight plates, or smaller fixed dumbbells for those specific exercises. Other than that, they’ve been a great home gym upgrade. Compact, easy to adjust, sturdy, and I really like that it doesn’t have that bulky middle switching handle setup. If you want adjustable dumbbells that feel closer to a traditional set, these have been a win for me.

Produit super ! Il coche toutes les cases pour un entrainement simplifié. Je fais des séries de plusieurs exercices avec des poids différents qui s'enchainent, (ex : squats 1 haltère de 15kg >> fentes 2 haltères de 6kg) je ne perds jamais de temps à changer les poids car le mécanisme est hyper simple et efficace. On pose l'haltères sur le socle, on tire et glisse la gâchette orange et le tour est joué ! J'ai le produit depuis maintenant +1 an et j'en suis ravie. Il ne s'est pas abimé (je m'entraine 1 à 3 fois par semaine avec).

Here’s a review you could use (or adapt) for a 25 kg adjustable weight set from NordicTrack: --- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Strong Build, Flexible for Many Workouts I recently started using the NordicTrack 25 kg adjustable weights and I’m really happy with them. The build feels solid and durable — no wobbling or loose parts, even during heavy lifts. Adjusting the weight is straightforward and quick, which makes switching between exercises smooth without interrupting my flow. The set works well for a wide range of workouts: curls, presses, rows, and even squats with one weight held in each hand. The compact adjustable design saves space and means I don’t need a full rack of fixed weights. For the price, it’s a great investment if you want a versatile, reliable weight set at home. Overall, these adjustable weights have made it easier to stay consistent with strength training — I’d definitely recommend them to anyone wanting a solid home-gym solution.

I recently purchased the NordicTrack Adjustable Dumbbells. They are a great choice for anyone looking for a space-saving, versatile, and well-built set of dumbbells. The build quality is solid, with a robust grip. Adjusting the weight is quick and effortless. I also appreciate that the dumbbells become shorter when using less weight, unlike the Bowflex model, which maintains a fixed length regardless of the selected weight. This design makes them feel more natural and easier to handle during workouts.

I'm quite happy with them, easy to adjust, sturdy and high quality. Great buy

El producto me gustó, es perfecto como para un departamento o lugares con poco espacio y con suficiente peso para hacer ejercicio en casa de aumento gradual. La calidad es buena, aun que los seguros y la movilidad entre estos para cambiar el peso tienen su truco. Lo recomiendo para quienes buscan ahorrar espacio y calidad, ademas de que son cómodas al agarre.