| Weight Training: Our Best Free Weights 20242 January 2024 Whether you're starting your search for the perfect home gym or just looking for a good pair of dumbbell weights, it's tough finding the right gym equipment. Not only are free weights expensive, but they're an investment in your routine for a healthier lifestyle - which can be very daunting. To make your search easier, we at Think Sport have partnered with Escape Fitness, one of the UK's most trusted weights manufacturers to compile Weight Training: Our Best Types of Free Weights. We've categorised our free weights according to Best for Men (or Heavy Lifters) and Best for Women (Or Lighter Lifters). That might sound traditional - but as men are capable of gaining muscle mass quicker, they are generally suited to a heavier range of weights. If you're looking for something in particular, here's what we're going to cover:
Best Dumbbells for Women (or Lighter Lifters)Escape Fitness Studio Handweights (Pair)
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Editor's Review: Vibrant and colourful, the Escape Fitness Studio Handweights are the way to lift if you're looking for a minimalistic, yet effective way to tone up your body. Available in weights up to 5kg, the Studio Handweights are a great choice for fast-paced, cardio-burning workouts in your living room or outdoors. Best Dumbbells for Men (or Heavier Lifters)Escape Fitness Nucleus SBX Dumbbells (Pair)
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Editor's Review: Engineered using a robust urethane formula, the Escape Fitness Nucleus SBX Dumbbells are some of the most durable dumbbells available on the UK market. Available in a weight range up to 20kg, the octagonal SBX Dumbbells are great for gym-goers looking for superior gains, and are suitable for shoulder presses, curls and chest presses. Best Kettlebell for Women (or Lighter Lifters)Escape Fitness Studio Kettlebells
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Editor's Review: Suitable for classes and solo workouts, the colourful Escape Fitness Studio Kettlebells are available in a range of weights (from 4 - 20kg) and look fantastic in any home gym set up. Affordable, well made and ideal for a range of explosive workouts that target the lower body, the Studio Kettlebells are a must buy! Best Kettlebell for Men (or Heavier Lifters)Escape Fitness Nucleus SBX Kettlebell (4 - 20kg)
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Editor's Review: Heavy lifters can make use of the well crafted Escape Fitness Nucleus SBX Kettlebell by utilising its grooved design for a range of unconventional explosive workouts like goblet squats and kettlebell swings. With a modern design similar to something you'd find in a military base, the SBX Kettlebell is, without a doubt, a free weight made to last. Best Barbell Weight Bar for Women (or Lighter Lifters)Escape Fitness Urethane Rep Set Bar
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Editor's Review: With quick-and-easy weight changes and a slimline design suitable for smaller hands, the Escape Fitness Urethane Rep Set Bar is an excellent choice for bodypump workouts at home. Designed specifically for use with the Urethane Rep Set Plates, the Rep Set Bar eliminates time-consuming weight changes thanks to its easy-to-use clamps! Best Barbell Weight Bar for Men (or Heavier Lifters)Escape Fitness Olympic WOD Bar
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Editor's Review: Weighing 20kg on its own, the Escape Fitness Olympic WOD Bar constitutes a "workout of the day" without any additional weight - but for those that want the extra weight, the bar offers plenty of additional room for progression. Featuring a black oxide shaft for advanced strength and durability, the WOD Bar offers nothing less than a true Olympic experience. Best Weight Plates for Women (or Lighter Lifters)Escape Fitness Urethane Rep Set Plates
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Editor's Review: Lightweight with a softer, no-scuff design, the Escape Fitness Urethane Rep Set Plates are the perfect companion to the Escape Fitness Rep Set Bar. Easy grip handles ensure your hold on the weights remains firm, whilst an engaging design makes these plates essential for those looking to work out in groups. Best Weight Plates for Men (or Heavy Lifters)Escape Fitness Nucleus Urethane Grip Disc (1.25 - 25kg)
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Editor's Review: Progression is key to building muscle mass and density, and the Escape Fitness Nucleus Urethane Grip Disc allows you to push yourself to the very limit. Available in 1.25 - 25kg increments, the Urethane Grip Disc offers unlimited potential for barbell users. Our Best Weight Bench for All UsersEscape Fitness Deck 2.0 Foldable Workout Platform
The Escape Fitness Deck 2.0 Foldable Workout Platform might be right for you!
If you're looking a versatile solution for working out at home, there are no better options than the Escape 2.0 Workout Platform. Whether you're looking to build muscle or tone up, the platform offers a great starting position for all your fitness goals.
Our ConclusionWe hope you've enjoyed reading our blog on the best types of free weights. If you're looking for more types of free weights, check out our In the Gym section, where you can find a range of quality fitness products in our Gym Weights, Gym Mats and Gym Accessories categories! Are you working out from home? Share your workouts below or on our Facebook or Twitter. | ||||||
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