NordicTrack Adjustable Dumbbells: Select-a-Weight Specs and Fit in 2026

NordicTrack adjustable dumbbells are sold as the Select-a-Weight line. There are two sizes. The 55 lb set has 15 pin-selected settings per hand. The smaller 25 lb set has five settings in plain 5 lb steps (NordicTrack). This page sets out how the 55 lb set works, where it falls short, and what to pick if it does not fit.

NordicTrack Select-a-Weight adjustable dumbbells use slide pins to move from 10 to 55 lb in 2.5 and 5 lb steps. They suit a home lifter who wants a wide range with small steps. They take an extra pin move on some settings, and they stop at 55 lb.

How we picked the facts on NordicTrack adjustable dumbbells

We read NordicTrack's own product details and the Amazon listing for the 55 lb pair. We compared them with Garage Gym Reviews' coverage of the set. We looked at range, steps, size and how the pins work, since those decide how well a set fits a small room. We did not test the dumbbells by hand, so check the current details before you buy.

NordicTrack adjustable dumbbells specs

• 55 lb set: 10 to 55 lb per hand across 15 settings: 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 22.5, 25, 30, 32.5, 35, 40, 42.5, 45, 50, 52.5 and 55 lb (NordicTrack).
• 25 lb set: 5 to 25 lb per hand, 5 lb apart.
• Size: each 55 lb dumbbell is about 16.5 inches long. The 25 lb dumbbells are about 14.6 inches long.
• Trays: molded trays of about 19.4 x 11.4 x 8.5 inches, with weight markings (Garage Gym Reviews).
• Build: steel with hardened plastic parts, per the listing. The handle is metal with light knurling, and the plates are flat and round.

NordicTrack Select-a-Weight 55 lb Adjustable Dumbbells (Pair)

Our verdict:

Best for small steps up to 55 lb

Best for home lifters who want 15 settings in one pair and don't mind moving two pins.

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• Up to 55 lb each, in 2.5, 5 and 10 lb steps
• 15 weight combinations per dumbbell
• 10 lb handle can be used on its own
• Molded storage trays with clear weight marks

Keep in mind: some settings need two pins moved per dumbbell, and the range stops at 55 lb.

Product details checked September 2026

How the slide pins work

Bowflex uses one turning dial. PowerBlock drops a selector pin through a weight stack. NordicTrack puts slide-pin selectors on each dumbbell head instead.

You slide each pin to the mark for your weight, then lift the dumbbell out of its tray. The plates below your setting stay in the tray, and the rest travel with the handle. Our how adjustable dumbbells work guide covers each mechanism.

What NordicTrack adjustable dumbbells do well

Wide range, small steps. The two pins give you big 10 lb jumps between exercises and small 2.5 or 5 lb steps for steady progress.

A usable handle on its own. The listing says each handle weighs 10 lb and works by itself.

Ready out of the box. Both sets ship assembled, with trays that show the weights.

Where NordicTrack adjustable dumbbells fall short

An extra step on some settings. The 55 lb set needs two pins moved per dumbbell for some weights. A single dial is one motion.

A 55 lb ceiling. The range stops at 55 lb per hand. Heavier pressing work will need a bigger set later.

A subscription add-on. NordicTrack markets the set with a 30-day iFIT trial. That is a paid service, not part of the dumbbell hardware.

Who NordicTrack adjustable dumbbells suit

The 55 lb set fits a lifter who wants a wide range in one unit and doesn't mind a two-pin step. The 25 lb set fits a lighter plan and a smaller shelf. If a single dial matters more than range, look elsewhere. NordicTrack also sells a stand for this set, covered in our adjustable dumbbell stand roundup.

Alternatives to NordicTrack

For dial and twist sets, see the best adjustable dumbbells roundup. For a budget twist-lock set in the same weight class, read our FLYBIRD adjustable dumbbells review. For a far higher ceiling, see the Ironmaster adjustable dumbbells guide.

Our verdict on NordicTrack adjustable dumbbells

NordicTrack adjustable dumbbells are a solid pick for a lifter who wants 15 settings from 10 to 55 lb in one pair. The slide pins give fine control, at the cost of an extra move on some weights. If you want one dial motion or more than 55 lb per hand, choose a different set.

Questions people also ask

What weight settings does the NordicTrack 55 lb set have?

It has 15 settings per hand: 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 22.5, 25, 30, 32.5, 35, 40, 42.5, 45, 50, 52.5 and 55 lb (NordicTrack). Each head has two slide-pin selectors. One sets 10 lb jumps. The other fine-tunes in 2.5 or 5 lb steps.

Does NordicTrack make a lighter adjustable dumbbell?

Yes. NordicTrack also sells a 25 lb version that moves in plain 5 lb steps: 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 lb per hand (NordicTrack). It suits you if you don't need more than 25 lb per hand and want a smaller dumbbell.

How does NordicTrack's mechanism compare to a dial?

NordicTrack uses slide-pin selectors on each head instead of one dial. You set two pins per dumbbell to land on your weight, rather than turning one collar to a numbered stop (NordicTrack, Garage Gym Reviews). Both designs lock the plates once you lift the dumbbell out of its tray.

Can you use the NordicTrack handle on its own?

Yes. The Amazon listing for the 55 lb pair says each dumbbell has a 10 lb handle you can lift by itself. That is the lowest setting on the 55 lb set.