Weights & Barbells

You’re in the gym section of Argos staring at kettlebells that all look the same except for the colour and the number stamped on the side. Cast iron, competition, vinyl-coated,…

You are looking at a set of Bowflex SelectTech 552s online. They cost about £350. For the same money, you could buy a full rack of fixed dumbbells from 5-25kg…

You’re in the gym section of a sports shop, staring at a row of barbells that all look identical from three feet away. Then you pick one up and immediately…

You pick up a kettlebell for the first time, swing it between your legs, and feel it wrench your lower back. You put it down, decide kettlebells are dangerous, and…

You’ve just bought a decent barbell and squat rack, loaded up the bar with those cheap cast iron plates from Facebook Marketplace, and halfway through a set of deadlifts the…

You’ve bought a set of dumbbells — probably adjustable ones that are currently sitting in the corner of your spare room looking decorative. Maybe you’ve watched a few YouTube workouts…

You’re standing in the gym at 6:30AM, still half asleep, looking at a loaded barbell. Your mate Dave walks over and immediately starts squatting his bodyweight. You know you should…

You’ve just unboxed your new adjustable dumbbells, loaded up what felt like a sensible weight, and halfway through your first set of shoulder presses your arms are shaking like you’ve…

Adjustable dumbbells have become the cornerstone of the UK home gym, and for good reason. A single pair replaces an entire rack of fixed dumbbells, saving…