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Adjustable Dumbbells
Sixty-five kilos is the point where a convertible set stops being a beginner's compromise and starts being a functional home gym. Enough plate weight for meaningful squats and rows in barbell mode, and enough left over to load two dumbbells heavily for pressing.
The jump from a 30kg to a 65kg convertible set changes what the kit can actually do. At 30kg total, the barbell mode runs out of load on squats almost immediately. At 65kg, a beginner or intermediate lifter can squat, Romanian deadlift, bent-over row and overhead press with weight that continues to challenge them for a long stretch of training.
This remains a standard-bore system rather than an Olympic one, which is the trade-off. Standard plates and spinlock collars cost far less than Olympic equivalents and store more easily, but they will not transfer to an Olympic bar later, and spinlock collars take longer to change than Olympic spring clips. For most home users training three or four times a week, that is an acceptable exchange for the price and the space saved.
A 65kg set supports a genuinely complete programme. Barbell mode covers back squat, front squat, Romanian deadlift, bent-over row, overhead press and floor press. Dumbbell mode covers incline press, single-arm row, lateral raise, curls and split squats. Because the plates are shared between both formats, you are effectively buying one weight stack that serves two implements, which is the core efficiency of the design.
Choose the 65kg set if you want one purchase to cover a full training programme and you are not planning to compete or to lift very heavy in the deadlift or squat. Choose an Olympic 2" Barbell with cast iron or bumper plates if you expect to exceed roughly 80kg on your main lifts, because the Olympic system scales indefinitely and standard-bore equipment does not. A weight bench is the natural next addition either way.
Is 65kg the plate weight or the total?
It is the advertised total for the set. Handles, collars and the connector all contribute, so confirm the plate breakdown on the page when planning your loading increments.
Can I squat with the barbell mode?
Yes, though the bar is shorter than a 7ft Olympic bar and there is no rack, so you will be cleaning it into position. Front squats are often more practical than back squats for that reason.
Will these plates fit an Olympic bar?
No, they are standard one-inch bore. An Olympic bar requires two-inch plates.
Do I need a bench with this set?
Not for squats, rows and presses, but a bench substantially widens what you can train, particularly incline and flat pressing.
1.25 kg Plate: 17 cm in diameter
2.5 kg Plate: 21 cm in diameter
5 kg Plate: 25 cm in diameter
10 kg Plate: 32 cm in diameter
Full Barbell Length: 170 cm
Barbell Grip/Section: 35 cm
1.25 kg Plate: 17 cm in diameter
2.5 kg Plate: 21 cm in diameter
5 kg Plate: 25 cm in diameter
10 kg Plate: 32 cm in diameter
Full Barbell Length: 170 cm
Barbell Grip/Section: 35 cm
Delivery, returns and warranty are answered in full on the delivery page, in the Help centre and on the warranty page.
| Category | Free weights |
|---|---|
| Term | Statutory rights apply; manufacturer terms confirmed on request |
| Covers | Casting defects, coating that lifts or cracks without impact, handles that come loose from the head, adjustable mechanisms that fail under normal use. This guarantee is given by LIFT SETS LTD, Unit at St. Helens, Merseyside, and does not affect your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015. |
| Not covered | Chips and scuffs from dropping, rust from wet storage, cosmetic marks, use in commercial settings unless quoted. Exclusions never remove your statutory rights: a fault that was present at delivery is covered whatever the exclusions say. |
| How to claim | Email support@liftsets.co.uk with your order number, a description of the fault and two or three photos or a short video. We reply with the next step: replacement part, repair, replacement or refund. Damage or shortages on arrival are a delivery claim, not a warranty claim: tell us as soon as you can. |
Your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 apply in full: up to 30 days to reject a faulty item for a refund, then repair or replacement, and for six months a fault is presumed to have been present at delivery. Full details: Warranty.
