I think I made a mistake. I started a home gym in my basement years ago. Like many Americans stranded at home circa 2020, I built my collection slowly and carefully. I now have ten sets of dumbbells and a dumbbell rack taking up quite a bit of real estate in my less than favorably sized room. I have a full-size squat rack wedged in with these dumbbells, and I need more space. Matrix Fitness makes adjustable dumbbells, solving the spatial quandary. The Matrix Fitness DB50’s truly are game changing for any fitness enthusiast. Let’s take a look at exactly why.
Space saving
I can’t talk about the Matrix Fitness adjustable dumbbells without praising the fact they take up so little of my home gym. Considering my original dumbbell sets and wrack take up roughly 16ft² of my room, these new adjustable dumbbells take up roughly 2ft². Talk about having more space. The crazy thing? The DB50’s can be adjusted with a simple twist of the wrist while they rest on their base. The range of weight adjusts in increments of five pounds from 5-50lbs. You are reading that correct.
When I want to use 45’s I adjust both dumbbells to 45 in mere seconds and keep rolling with my workout. Too heavy? No problem. I set them back on the base, twist to 40lbs, and off I go. These make my life so much easier.
Mobility
Any weightlifter or fitness enthusiast will tell you what throws them off their game the most. It’s an interruption to routine. Travel is perhaps the easiest way to stop working out. In the past, I’ve literally loaded the aforementioned sets into my car. It takes around 15 minutes to hall all of these weights up to my car and they take up a large part of the back space.
Traveling with the Matrix Fitness DB50 adjustable dumbbells has made it incredibly convenient to maintain my workout routine on the go. These adjustable ones fit neatly into a compact space and are easy to pack in my car. Their lightweight design, adjustable range from 5 to 50 pounds, and quick dial mechanism make them ideal for travel, so I can easily adjust the weight without carrying extra equipment. No more loading heavy, cumbersome sets for every trip! Now, I can bring just these two dumbbells, saving time and space while ensuring I stay on track with my fitness goals. The portability of these dumbbells eliminates one of the biggest barriers to working out while traveling – consistency.
In Action
The Matrix Fitness DB50 adjustable dumbbells not only offer convenience, but they also feel incredibly solid and well-balanced during my workouts. Each dumbbell has a sturdy grip that fits comfortably in my hand, providing the perfect combination of control and stability, no matter the exercise. Sometimes I even use them as pushup bars. The weight distribution remains consistent, whether I’m lifting lighter at 10 pounds or pushing heavier at 50, which gives me the confidence to focus on my form and intensity. There’s no awkward shifting or imbalance, which I used to experience with my old sets. They feel smooth in motion, from curls to presses, allowing me to transition effortlessly between exercises. Overall, the DB50s deliver a premium lifting experience that enhances both comfort and performance.
My only wish is that they could somehow make this happen using a rubber exterior. You will want to be sure to have well placed matted flooring to avoid damaging floors. These are not the kind of dumbbells made to be tossed around or dropped after an incline chest routine. Sure, I didn’t drop them in my testing, but it just seems obvious that something will get damaged eventually if I do.
Summary
In a nutshell, the Matrix Fitness DB50 adjustable dumbbells have solved a major space issue for me, replacing my bulky equipment with compact dumbbells that only take up 2 square feet. They adjust quickly and easily from 5 to 50 pounds, making my workouts more efficient. These dumbbells are also perfect for travel, fitting neatly in my car and eliminating the need to pack multiple sets. During workouts, they feel balanced, comfortable, and smooth in motion, enhancing both my form and performance.