The MuscleSquad 2.5kg – 12.5kg Adjustable Dumbbell Set is a versatile, cost-effective piece of kit – though more experienced lifters will want heavier weight options…
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MuscleSquad 2.5kg – 12.5kg Adjustable Dumbbell Set
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£75 each / musclesquad.com (not available in the US)
PROS
- Five resistance options
- Compact design
- Cost-effective
CONS
- Light weight range unsuited to some exercises
Grip: 4.5/5
Weight range: 3/5
Ease of adjustment: 4.5/5
OVERALL: 4/5
Too light? Here’s our review of a heavier 5kg – 32.5kg MuscleSquad Adjustable Dumbbell Set
The 2.5kg – 12.5kg set is the lightest in MuscleSquad’s Quick Select range
These MuscleSquad 2.5kg – 12.5kg adjustable dumbbells impressed us right away. One pair takes the place of five sets of dumbbells and its small footprint makes storage a breeze.
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It’s easy to shift from the smallest weigh of 2.5kg to a maximum weight of 12.5kg. You don’t have to faff around with dismantling each dumbbell to change the weights, either: just dock the dumbbells, choose the weight you want, click the dial into position and get going. Perfect for drop sets, these dumbbells couldn’t be simpler to use.
The dumbbells can be bought individually or in pairs, and include the docking station and instructions. The docking station is unobtrusive and has a soft underside to protect surfaces from possible damage. Each set is also covered by a one-year warranty.
MuscleSquad’s Quick Select dumbbells can be bought individually or in pairs
This 5-in-1 adjustable dumbbell set gives you five weight options. Simply dial up and down in 2.5kg increments to find the ideal weight for the required exercise.
We tested each increment, from 2.5kg to 5kg to 7.5kg to 10kg to the maximum 12.5kg weight. For anyone starting their weight-lifting journey, these MuscleSquad dumbbells will help you with both compound and isolation movements.
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If 12.5kg is not challenging enough for you, MuscleSquad has three other Quick Select adjustable dumbbell sets to choose from: 2.5kg – 25kg, 5kg – 32.5kg or 5kg – 40kg.
We found the soft handles on the MuscleSquad Quick Select adjustable dumbbells to be extremely comfortable. When lifting the weights, there was some slight movement from the plates, but no more than other adjustable dumbbells. They remain secure through each lift, though, so you don’t have to tighten them occasionally as you might with some models.
Words: David Thomas
