Collection: Weights & Kettlebells

Weights are the core of strength training, and the right ones depend on your training style and space. Dumbbells suit most home training and single-arm work; a barbell and plates allow the heaviest compound lifts; kettlebells suit swings, carries and flowing movements. Adjustable dumbbells replace a whole rack in a small space. Think about the lifts you'll actually do, the weight range you need now and as you progress, and the space you have.

What type of weights do you need?

Each has a different strength:

• Dumbbells: the most versatile for home training, covering presses, rows, curls and lunges, and letting each side work independently.
• Adjustable dumbbells: one pair covering a wide weight range, replacing a full rack in a fraction of the space.
• Barbell and weight plates: for squats, deadlifts and bench press, where you need to load far more weight than dumbbells allow.
• Kettlebells: the offset handle suits swings, cleans, carries and flowing movements.

What weight should you start with?

Choose a weight you can lift with good technique for the full set, with the last couple of reps feeling hard but controlled — if your form breaks down, the weight is too heavy. Different lifts need very different loads, so legs and back handle far more than shoulders and arms, which is why adjustable or varied sets are useful. Add weight gradually as movements become comfortable rather than jumping up quickly. Tip: buying a range that lets you go lighter for smaller muscle groups and heavier for legs is more useful than a single heavy pair.

What is a kettlebell good for?

A kettlebell's weight sits below and outside the handle rather than in line with it, which changes how it behaves — it swings and shifts through a movement instead of staying balanced. That makes it suited to swings, cleans, snatches and carries, where the load moves dynamically and your body works to control it. This trains the hips, grip and trunk in ways a dumbbell doesn't. A dumbbell is better for controlled pressing and curling, where balance helps. Many home setups use both, with kettlebells for dynamic work and dumbbells for controlled lifts.

Common questions

What weight dumbbells should I start with?
Light enough to complete a full set with good technique, where the last couple of reps are hard but controlled. Legs and back handle far more weight than shoulders and arms.

Are adjustable dumbbells worth it?
Yes for small spaces — one pair covers the range of a whole rack. Fixed dumbbells are faster to swap between sets and more durable, so choose by space versus convenience.

What's the difference between a kettlebell and a dumbbell?
A kettlebell's weight sits below the handle, so it shifts through a movement, suiting swings, cleans and carries. A dumbbell is balanced, suiting controlled presses and curls.

Do I need a barbell for a home gym?
Only if you want to do heavy squats, deadlifts and bench press, where you need to load more than dumbbells allow. Dumbbells and kettlebells cover most other training well.

Can I pay for weights with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our weights and kettlebells start from $31, which is four fortnightly payments of $7.75.

Build your home gym

Weights work with the rest of your setup. Add a weight bench, a rack to hold the bar, and floor mats to protect your floor.

A $31 weight set splits into four fortnightly payments of $7.75 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 do the same. Every order ships from our Australian warehouse, dispatched within 1–2 business days, with a 12-month warranty and 30 days to return it. We're a family-run Australian store, going since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.