Lifecore Dumbbells Review

The Lifecore Dumbbells are another set of adjustable dumbbells that would be perfect for a home gym. They offer resistance from 5 pounds to 55 pounds, adjustable in 2.5 pounds increments, and they come with a stand that is very convenient to use. The Lifecore fitness dumbbells replace 44 sets of traditional hex dumbbells, saving you hundreds of dollars, and offer an extremely comfortable grip and easy to use switching mechanism. They don’t quite measure up to the Powerblock or Weider Powerswitch in my opinion (I’ll mention why later) but they are still one of the best sets out there.

Here are the pros to the Lifecore Fitness Dumbbells:

1. Grip- These are extremely comfortable to hold. They use a neoprene grip which in my opinion is more comfortable than metal when your using the dumbbells for a longer period of time.
2. Stand- The stand is open, allowing you to sort of step in between the dumbbells to lift them, rather than standing in front of them, which requires you to bend your back a little too much for some people. This stand is sturdy, and it comes with the system.
3. The Lifecore dumbbell comes with a 5-year warranty
4. Adjustable in 2.5-pound increments- this gives you some diversity that a lot of adjustable dumbbell systems don’t.

Why they don’t match up to the Powerblock or Weider:

1. Price- They aren’t the cheapest. If you buy the set with the stand it will run you around $450. You can buy Lifecore dumbbells at amazon.com. For some reason they don’t sell them on the Lifecore website.
2. Weight Switching Mechanism- Compared to the Powerblock and Weider is isn’t as smooth. To switch weights you push a slide bar up or down. It can get caught up a little easier than ideal.
3. Size- This was the biggest draw back for me. They are a lot bigger when fully loaded than most adjustable dumbbells out there. They can interfere with full range of motion with some exercises.

Overall this adjustable dumbbell set would make a great addition to a home gym. They are much cheaper than traditional hex bells, are very durable and versatile, and though they’re not our #1 set, Lifecore dumbbells are a level above most other adjustable dumbbell sets out there.