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Written by Roger LockridgeLast updated on July 19th, 2024 pvc kettlebell
Dumbbell racks serve two important purposes. They help you organize your training space and they help with safety because your dumbbells are out of the way and you won’t have to worry about tripping over them.
An investment like a dumbbell rack shouldn’t only be about price. Quality construction and strength are essential to hold hundreds of pounds worth of weight. These choices below can all be beneficial to you and your weight room.
This rack will hold dumbbells from 5’s to 75’s. It’s made with 11 gage steel which is the same as several squat racks. That means that it will be durable throughout several years of removing and replacing weights.
If your dumbbells are in five pound increments, you can support 5’s through 50’s. This rack is also three tiers but takes up less space which can help with organization of your floor plan.
If you’re new to fitness or not training for strength, then you likely won’t need a rack to store many pairs of dumbbells. This rack holds six pairs and has a vertical base to it which means it’s convenient to place anywhere you like.
If you decide that you need to buy heavier dumbbells in the future, you may need another rack. This one would be a great choice for lighter weights while your other rack can hold the larger ones. This also would be suitable for people creating a weight room.
Dumbbell racks allow you to keep your weights organized which means your entire weight room will be a more comfortable environment. When you go to grab a desired pair for exercises like curls or lateral raises, you’ll know where they are which saves you time you could spend exercising.
Since you won’t have to leave your dumbbells on the floor, you can have more room to train and you won’t have to worry about tripping over them. They also won’t roll away if you have round dumbbells.
The rack you choose should coincide with several factors.
If you’re someone who recently decided to start training, then there wouldn’t be a need for a large rack since you likely wouldn’t be using many pairs of dumbbells. If you’re a stronger lifter and will be using larger weights, you want to be sure the rack you choose will support the weight.
How many dumbbells do you currently have? How many do you plan on having? If you intend on investing in more dumbbells in the future, then the smart play would be to buy a larger rack now so you can be prepared for when you place those orders.
A dumbbell rack does require a commitment to space in your weight room. If your floor plan doesn’t allow you to commit a large area to that, then a vertical rack may serve you better. If you have many pairs of dumbbells, then a horizontal rack with more tiers would be a better choice.
Dumbbells offer you many different exercises to perform so having them would be a great asset. A rack to store them helps extend their life and makes your space look better. You want to commit time to consider your needs so you place an order knowing the choice you make is a good one.
Roger "Rock" Lockridge has been writing professionally for 10 years and has been training for 20. His work in the fitness industry has been seen in numerous outlets and has been a part of coverage for several events including the Mr. Olympia, Arnold Classic, the CrossFit Games, and the Olympics. He's also shared his own personal success story in several interviews and articles. Lockridge lives in West Virginia with his wife and son.
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