Best Adjustable Dumbbells for HYROX Training at Home

A full HYROX setup needs a sled, two ergs, kettlebells, a sandbag and a wall ball. Most home gyms have room for none of that. A pair of adjustable dumbbells won’t replace everything, but it covers more of the race than you’d think, in the space of a small rug.

This guide uses Garage Gym Reviews’ best adjustable dumbbells, updated November 11, 2026, and Men’s Health UK’s HYROX simulation. We haven’t tested these dumbbells ourselves. Prices are GGR’s and may change. Our Amazon links are affiliate links; see our affiliate disclosure.

What dumbbells can stand in for

Men’s Health UK’s HYROX simulation for any gym uses dumbbells for most stations:

HYROX station	Dumbbell stand-in	Men’s Health load
Sled push	Front squat into march	15–20 kg (33–44 lb)
Sled pull	Loaded beast row	20–30 kg (44–66 lb)
Farmers carry	Carry or march	20–25 kg (44–55 lb)
Sandbag lunges	Lunges, one dumbbell at the chest	20–25 kg (44–55 lb)
Wall balls	Thrusters	10–15 kg (22–33 lb)

Pound conversions are ours. So a set that reaches about 60 lb covers nearly all of it, and 5 lb steps let you scale each movement.

The picks

Dumbbell (GGR award)	Price	Range per dumbbell	Steps	GGR score
REP QuickDraw (best budget)	Around $500	5–60 lb	5 lb	4.5
REP x PÉPIN Fast Series (best overall)	From $899.99	10–125 lb	10 lb (2.5 lb micro plates)	4.6
PowerBlock Pro 100 EXP (best set)	Not listed	5–100 lb	2.5 / 5 lb	4.2
Ironmaster Quick-Lock (best heavy)	Not listed	12.5–47.5 lb, up to 70–80 with add-ons	2.5 lb	4.4
NÜOBELL (most user-friendly)	Over $700	5–80 lb	5 lb	4.3

REP Fitness QuickDraw: best value for HYROX

GGR’s best budget pick: around $500 for 5 to 60 lb per dumbbell in 5 lb steps, with a Lock-N-Load switch and a lifetime home-use warranty. That range lines up almost exactly with the Men’s Health simulation loads.

REP x PÉPIN Fast Series: best overall

GGR’s top pick, scored 4.6: 10 to 125 lb with a pop-pin, 10 lb steps or 2.5 lb micro plates, and a lifetime warranty. GGR’s cons: high price, often on pre-order, and a 10 lb start that may be heavy for some movements.

PowerBlock Pro 100 EXP: room to grow

GGR’s best set, from 5 to 100 lb per dumbbell in 2.5 or 5 lb steps, with a limited lifetime residential warranty. A good pick if you want heavy carries for Pro weights later.

NÜOBELL: feels like a regular dumbbell

Over $700, 5–80 lb, with a knurled handle and stand. GGR flags plastic parts that reduce durability, and a stand that can be tricky.

Check price on Amazon: REP QuickDraw · PowerBlock Pro 100 EXP · NÜOBELL

Dumbbells vs the real thing

Dumbbells are a space-saver, not a perfect copy. The race uses kettlebells for the farmers carry and a sandbag on your shoulders for the lunges, and the sled has no real dumbbell equivalent. If you have room for one more piece, our guides to the best kettlebells, best sandbag and best weight sled cover the race implements.

A quick dumbbell HYROX session

Try Men’s Health UK’s sim at half volume: 500 m runs with a 500 m SkiErg (or row), 13 front squats, 15 beast rows, 40 burpees, a 500 m row, 100 m of carries, 50 lunges and 50 thrusters. It’s a solid first taste of compromised running. The full version is in our HYROX simulation guide.

Kitting out a home gym? See our HYROX home gym setup guide and the gear page.