.Are you asking yourself, "should I buy a dumbbell rack?". A good one can be an invaluable addition to any home gym. But not everybody needs one — or at least, not the one that you thought. Read on for more information about dumbbell racks, including what to look out for in a decent model.

Why Is A Dumbbell Rack A Smart Investment?

Let’s start with some obvious reasons why people love dumbbell racks:

1. Organisation — With a rack, you can keep your dumbbells in the order you want them. This makes it easier and quicker to workout and find the weights you need. 
   
2. Storage — They are a great way to neatly store away your dumbbells (rather than having them scattered about on the floor). This also reduces the risk of somebody tripping over your dumbbells.
3. Protects equipment and flooring — It will help prevent the dumbbells from rolling and potentially dropping on the flooring, which could cause damage.
4. They look good — They can add a “professional” appearance to your home gym. This wont just look good, but give you motivation to workout and show others that you mean business.
5. Better equipment longevity — Considering your weights will no longer be falling on the floor or getting stepped on, your dumbbells will stay in tact. This means you will get more value for your money!

That’s pretty much it. And although that might not sound like a lot, a dumbbell rack can make an unbelievable difference in productivity and motivation when it comes to working out. 

How To Choose The Right Dumbell Rack

The dumbbell rack you choose should depend on the following factors:

1. Capacity — How many dumbbells do you think you’ll need or use for workouts? The more dumbbells you have or want, the bigger rack you will need.
   
2. The total weight range — Can the rack support the total weight of all your dumbells? (Note: this shouldn't be a problem if you’re buying the dumbbells along with the rack as a package.)
   
3. Rack Type — Depedning on the amount of free space you have, you may want to opt for a tree set rack. If you are more flexible with your space and would prefer the weights to be at more hip height, then our two tier or three tier racks might be more suitable.

Let’s deal with them all separately. 

Dumbbell Racks Based On How Many Dumbbells You’ll Need. 

You can buy dumbbell racks with various tiers. The more tiers your rack has, the more room there is for dumbbells. 

So, here is a 3-tier dumbbell rack (left) and a 2-tier dumbbell rack (right) that we sell here at Exersci.

Exersci® 2.5kg-30kg Hex Dumbbell Bundle

Exersci® 5kg-20kg Hex Dumbbell Bundle

In this case, the 2-tier rack is both narrower and has one fewer tier, meaning it can’t hold anywhere near enough dumbbells. But it can still hold a good weight range (5kg-20kg). Some people will find this does the job nicely for them. 

The 3-tier dumbbell rack holds a lot more dumbbells and has a weight range from 2.5kg-30 kg, making it one of the most comprehensive packages in terms of options. This will also open up a lot more opportunities for people who like to incorporate dumbbells into lots of different exercises, or who are perhaps sharing the rack with different members of the household with different strength levels. 

Based On Weight Range.

Most dumbbell racks have a pretty good scope, starting with relatively light and ending with fairly heavy weights on them. 

As you’ve just seen, even our smaller tier rack has a range of 5kg-20kg. While there is a noticeable difference with our 2.5kg-30 kg bundle, you should be able to get along just fine with a smaller rack depending on the workouts and exercises that you do. 

The same goes for triangular racks. There are lots of triangular racks that focus on the lighter end of the weight spectrum. But you can still purchase a triangular rack with a pretty good weight range, such as 5-20kg. 

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Keep in mind
If you are buying a dumbbell rack on its own, without the dumbbells to go with it, then it’s important to make sure the system is capable of holding them all. You could risk a serious injury if you do not research this beforehand.
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Small-Space Friendly Dumbbell Racks.

Small 'tree set' racks are taller, not wider, making them suitable for storing dumbbells in areas where space is limited. They’re good because they’re easy to move around and you can fit a modest number of dumbbells in them. 

One potential downside is they have a lower weight capacity when compared to racks (though this isn’t always the case).

But, depending on the training you want to do, a wide “range” of light weights might do the job nicely.

Exersci® Steel Dumbbell Set (5-20kg)

Exersci Hex Dumbbell Bundle 1-10kg

As you can see from these two triangular racks, one of them has a weight range that reaches up to 20kg. The other one has 10 pairs of dumbbells that range from 1-10kg in 1 kg increments.

Well Designed Dumbbell Racks.

If you’re shopping for a dumbbell rack, you’ll want to check for the following signatures of a good design:

• It has a welded, heavy-gauge steel frame.
• It has rubber or smoothed edges. 
• It has an ergonomic design. 

You’ll want your rack to have all of those features to keep it safe, stable and, durable. The rubber/soft edges will help to minimise sharp points. Subsequently, this will prevent you (or someone else) from injury — believe us, you don’t want to know the pain of stubbing a toe on a sharp rack. 

You might also be thinking about if the racks are horizontal (flat) or slightly angled towards you. There’s no real right or wrong here. 

Additionally, horizontal racks tend to be able to hold a little more weight as they are more structurally secure. But angled racks are a bit easy to grab hold of and make workouts that little bit easier. Personally, we prefer the slightly-angled racks ourselves.

So, Is A Dumbbell Rack Worth It For You?

A dumbbell rack is a great resource for home gym goers who want to keep their space organised and safe. Furthermore, a dumbbell rack will even make your workout sessions more productive, as you can see quicker and easier which weight is where. 

Although they come at a price, they also offer a versatile piece of equipment that can be easily moved to fit new decor in your gym and will keep your dumbbells safely positioned. This means there is less chance of them dropping and becoming damaged or damaging your flooring. Additionally, the variety of options allows you to spend less, yet get a similar experience; you can buy mini-dumbbell racks that hold even just a couple of pairs. In essence, it's just all about finding the right dumbbell rack for you.

It’s really up to you and what you feel will make your gym safer and more comfortable to work out in.

Check out our dumbbell racks and dumbbell sets at Exersci.

We sell a mixture of multi-tiered racks and triangular racks that cover a wide range of weights, suitable for all home and commercial gyms. 

Got a question about dumbbell racks or can’t find what you’re looking for? Then please contact us today — we’ll be happy to help. 

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