These Primal Strength 34kg adjustable dumbbells may be a premium price, but they’re a high-quality, versatile investment for home gym users like me.
Men’s Fitness verdict
This beastly set of bells is straightforward to set up and offers a massive 21 different weights to work with. They are on the more expensive side, but it’s worth remembering these come as a pair.- Easy to adjust and use
- Wide, comfortable grip
- Extensive weight range
- Relatively large footprint
Kitting out your home gym with the best adjustable dumbbells is a great way to save space. I tested the Primal Strength 34kg adjustable dumbbells throughout their 21-weight, 5kg to 34kg weight range to see how they measure up.
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Primal Strength 34kg adjustable dumbbells features
There’s no getting around it: these are a beastly set of bells. They arrived at my door in half a dozen boxes, and I started thinking I’d ordered an entire gym by accident (unpacking them is a workout in itself).
However, I found it straightforward to set up the dumbbells, and getting started requires nothing more than a glance at the instructions. The set offers you weight options from 5kg to 34kg, giving you 21 different weights to work with. That’s enough of a range, whatever your experience, and the top-end weight is perfect for a heavier leg workout with dumbbells, or this dumbbell chest workout.
Using the Primal Strength 34kg adjustable dumbbells
I tried every weight and found the handles to be comfortable throughout. Although one of the most expensive dumbbells on test, it’s worth remembering these come as a pair (often you’ll have to buy individual dumbbells).
To adjust the weights, simply move the sliders to the desired resistance and get going. They’re a little longer than the other adjustable dumbbells I tested, so the footprint of each dumbbell in its tray is larger. But buying a pair will still save you significant floor space when compared to a traditional set of dumbbells covering the same weight range.
Primal Strength 34kg adjustable dumbbells verdict
If you’re in the market for a pair of adjustable dumbbells, you’re probably trying to reduce the amount of weights cluttering up your floor. While I felt the Primal Strength 34kg bells were a little larger than most adjustable units, they do manage to condense an awful lot of weight options and a wide weight range into a much more convenient size. I found the optional stand to be pretty handy too. The handles are grippy and comfortable and there’s no distracting rattling during your workout – which isn’t a given with many similar models. If you can justify the initial investment, I don’t think you can go wrong with this quality set.
Primal Strength 34kg adjustable dumbbell tech spec
| Weight range | 5kg-34kg (11lbs-75lbs) |
| Increments | 21 |
| Dimensions | 20 x 7 x 7 inches |
How we test the best adjustable dumbbells
Our tester David Thomas is an experienced product reviewer of all manner of fitness kit. He tested this adjustable dumbbell at various weights and through a range of exercises at high rep ranges to see how it handles, assessing it in terms of grip, comfort, and weight range. He then provided an overall score, taking build quality, performance and price into consideration.
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