Vinyl, hex or a set on a rack: which dumbbell fits your training?

Three kinds of Body Sculpture dumbbells are listed here, and they are sold in different ways.

• Vinyl dumbbells: sold as a pair, and the listed weight is the combined weight of the set. Sets run from 2 kg, which is two 1 kg dumbbells, to 10 kg, which is two 5 kg dumbbells.
• Hex dumbbells: rubber ends on a chrome handle with a knurled grip, sold as singles. The listed weight is one dumbbell, from 1 kg up to 25 kg.
• Smart Dumbbells Set: a rack with two 1.5 kg, two 3 kg and two 5 kg dumbbells.

That one detail changes what arrives at your door. A 10 kg vinyl set is two 5 kg dumbbells. A 10 kg hex dumbbell is a single piece, so you need two for a pair.

Bar, plate and weights you wear

The Weight Lifting Bar is 183 cm long, made of steel with a chrome finish, and comes with spin-lock collars that hold the plates in place. The Weight Plate is solid cast iron coated in black rubber. Wrist and ankle weights are listed at 0.45 kg, 0.5 kg, 1.15 kg and 2.25 kg. The Adjustable Weight Vest holds 16 removable weight packs of 0.6 kg each.

Strength gear that needs no weights

The Doorway Gym Pull-Up Bar is made for chin-ups and stretching, and also works as a push-up and sit-up bar. The Total Body Suspension Trainer has adjustable nylon straps, hooks to an overhead structure or a closed door, and comes with a carry bag. The Weight Training Deck works as both a stepper and a bench with adjustable height.

If you are starting at home, start with the Smart Dumbbells Set: it gives you three pairs of weights and a rack. See more from Body Sculpture, or browse all fitness accessories.