Which is better for your training? We break down the differences to help you choose the right equipment for your home gym.
You're a beginner, want to build muscle with isolation exercises, need more control, or want the most exercise variety. Dumbbells are perfect for chest press, shoulder press, rows, curls, and lunges.
You want to improve grip strength, perform ballistic exercises, focus on conditioning, or want to burn more calories in less time. Great for swings, snatches, Turkish get-ups, and cleans.
For a complete home gym, get both! Use dumbbells for hypertrophy work and kettlebells for conditioning and explosive movements. Together they cover all your bases.
Some exercises can be substituted, but they're not interchangeable. Each has unique benefits. For best results, use both in your training.
Dumbbells are generally better for hypertrophy due to better control and more isolation exercises. Kettlebells are better for strength endurance and conditioning.
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