While having home gym machines is an excellent step towards building muscle and getting in shape, there are other items you’ll need to make sure to get. One in particular that is important to add to your home gym are dumbbells. If you plan to have dumbbells, chances are you will require a dumbbell rack to hold your weights in place.
Firstly, assess what exactly you are looking for. Are you looking for adjustable dumbbells or set weight dumbbells? While adjustable dumbbells are great, having set dumbbells of several different weights can often be the most convenient way to go. If you do end up buying adjustable dumbbells, you would need to purchase a rack specifically catered to the brand and model you purchased.
Small Dumbbell Rack
The next question you have to ask is do you just want simple light weights for toning or heavier weights to build larger muscles? If you are looking for only lighter weights, I love the Cap Barbell Neoprene Dumbbell Set with Rack. Its a nice dumbbell rack set of 3lb, 5lb and 8 lb dumbbells that come with their own custom made rack. The dumbbells are comfortable to use and are well made, thus long lasting. If you looking for a small dumbbell rack that comes with dumbbells, this is a great option.
To complement a larger dumbbell collection, there are a few different ways to go:
The Tiered Rack - Usually made with two or three racks, it is convenient for lining up the weights you want for your next workout on the top tier.
The A Style Rack - This style holds slightly less weights than the tiered counterpart, but it holds them a bit more steadily in place.
The Combination - This is the dumbbell rack that I purchased and I love it. It is two tiered, but also has the weight slots on the sides like the A Style Rack. Its the best of both worlds and is still compact enough to fit in most home gyms.
While all these dumbbell racks are great, it is important to think ahead and purchase a rack before you end up with dumbbells all over the place. While it can be a hefty initial investment, the long run return makes it worth it. To find dumbbell racks for sale, the internet is a great resource or you can go in person to your nearest sporting goods store.