Buy a 10kg dumbbell pair in Australia

Buy the 10kg pair, $114

The 10kg pair: price and what you get

Ten kilograms in each hand makes goblet squats, Romanian deadlifts, rows and presses worth doing for most adults, and most people train with it for a year before they want more.

• Weight: 10kg per dumbbell, 20kg for the pair.
• Head: cast iron sealed in a moulded rubber shell, quiet on the floor and rust-proof in a humid garage.
• Shape: six sided, so it does not roll and gives a stable base for renegade rows.
• Handle: knurled chrome.
• Price per kg: $5.70.

What it costs delivered

Delivery is charged per item from your postcode. Example figures for a 10kg pair are below. The cart shows the exact amount for your postcode.

Area	Delivery, about	10kg pair delivered, about
Sydney	$10.18	$124
Melbourne	$23.40	$137
Brisbane	$23.40	$137
Adelaide	$26.45	$140
Perth	$46.80	$161
Canberra	$17.30	$131
Hobart	$42.73	$157
Regional QLD	$48.84	$163

Other regional examples: about $31.54 to regional NSW, about $41.71 to regional VIC and about $68.16 to regional WA. A few items cannot be sent to remote postcodes, and the cart says so.

Who a 10kg pair suits

If you can only buy one pair, 10kg covers the most exercises for the most people. It is heavy enough for the legs and back and still usable for presses.

• Adults starting a full body program: squats, deadlifts, rows and presses all work at 10kg in the 8 to 12 rep range.
• Men new to weights: 10kg is a sensible first pair; most will press it overhead within a few weeks.
• Women with some training behind them: lower body work outgrows 5kg fast, and 10kg is the usual next step.
• The heavy pair in a beginner two pair setup: with a 5kg pair beside it, $162 for both, it covers isolation and compound work.

Who should pick a different pair

• 10kg overhead is too heavy for you right now: start with the 5kg pair at $48 for presses and raises, and add 10kg for legs later.
• You already squat or deadlift with a barbell: 10kg will be light for your legs. The 15kg pair at $170 or the 20kg pair at $176 fits better.
• You want a pair mainly for lateral raises and curls: 10kg is heavy for raises for most people. 5kg suits that job.

To check, do 12 reps of a goblet squat holding any object close to 10kg, such as a filled backpack. If the last two reps are hard, 10kg is right. If you cannot reach 8, start lighter.

Exercises and rep ranges for 10kg

Exercise	Sets and reps with 10kg	Notes
Goblet squat	3 x 8-12	Hold one dumbbell at your chest by the head
Romanian deadlift	3 x 10-12	One in each hand, 20kg total
Single arm row	3 x 8-12 each side	Free hand on a chair or bench
Floor press	3 x 8-12	Elbows touch the floor, then press
Split squat	3 x 8-10 each leg	Dumbbells at your sides
Overhead press	3 x 6-10	Hard for most beginners, drop to 5kg if needed
Farmer carry	3 x 30-40m	Walk tall, shoulders back

Rest 90 seconds between sets of the squats and deadlifts, and about 60 seconds between the rest.

A three day program with one 10kg pair

Train on three non-consecutive days. Each session takes 30 to 35 minutes including a warm up.

Day A

1. Goblet squat, 3 x 10
2. Floor press, 3 x 10
3. Single arm row, 3 x 10 each side
4. Farmer carry, 3 x 30m

Day B

1. Romanian deadlift, 3 x 10
2. Overhead press, 3 x 8
3. Split squat, 3 x 8 each leg
4. Plank, 3 x 30 seconds

Day C

1. Reverse lunge, 3 x 10 each leg
2. Push-up on the hex heads, 3 sets to 2 reps short of failure
3. Single arm row with a 2 second pause, 3 x 8 each side
4. Suitcase carry, one dumbbell, 3 x 30m each side

Add a rep or a set each week. When you hit the top of the range on every set, slow the lowering to three seconds, then add a fourth set.

When to move up from 10kg

Legs and back get there first. Most people are still pressing 10kg overhead long after their goblet squat has outgrown it.

• Goblet squats pass 15 reps for all sets: add the 15kg pair ($170) or the 20kg pair ($176). The 20kg pair is $6 more and the cheapest per kg in the range at $4.40.
• Romanian deadlifts pass 15 reps: the same heavier pair covers it.
• Presses still sit at 8 to 10 reps: keep 10kg for presses and rows, and add the heavier pair beside it for legs.

The goblet squat guide and the Romanian deadlift guide cover form for the two lifts you will load first.

What to pair it with

Combination	Goods total	What it adds
10kg pair + 5kg pair	$162	A light pair for raises, curls and warm up sets
10kg pair + 15kg pair	$284	Room for legs to progress past 10kg
10kg pair + 6mm yoga mat	$174	A surface for floor presses, planks and stretching
10kg pair + foam roller	$159	Calf, quad and upper back rolling after leg days

The yoga mat includes delivery to most of Australia. Each other item carries its own postcode based charge in the cart.

Delivery timing and handling

Orders usually dispatch within 1 to 3 business days from the supplier warehouse, and metro deliveries usually arrive 2 to 7 business days after that. Regional and remote areas take longer. See the shipping page for details.

The box holds 20kg of dumbbells plus packaging, so lift it with your legs. Set the dumbbells down under control and use a rubber gym mat where you train; any dumbbell dropped from height can mark tile or timber.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much are 10kg dumbbells in Australia?

The 10kg rubber hex pair is $114 including GST, for two 10kg dumbbells. Delivery is priced by postcode in the cart, about $10.18 to metro Sydney or about $23.40 to metro Melbourne.

Is a 10kg dumbbell pair two dumbbells?

Yes. The $114 pair is two 10kg dumbbells, 20kg in total. The label weight is per dumbbell.

Is 10kg too heavy for a beginner?

For squats, deadlifts and rows, most adult beginners can use 10kg within the first few sessions. For overhead presses and lateral raises it is heavy for many beginners, which is why a 5kg pair is a common second purchase.

Can I build muscle with just 10kg dumbbells?

Yes, for most people in their first year. Work in the 8 to 12 rep range, take sets close to failure and add reps each week. Lower body lifts usually need a heavier pair before upper body lifts do.

How much does it cost to ship 10kg dumbbells to Perth?

About $46.80 to a metro Perth postcode, which puts the pair at about $161 delivered. Enter your postcode in the cart to see the exact figure.

Should I buy 10kg or 15kg dumbbells?

Buy 10kg if you are new to weights or want one pair that covers presses as well as legs. Buy 15kg if you already train and 10kg squats feel light. Many people end up with both, $284 for the goods.

Related Guides

• Goblet Squat Guide: Form for the first lift you will load.
• Full Body Dumbbell Workout: More sessions for one pair.
• Dumbbell Only Plan: A longer program with pairs.
• Set vs Single Pair: When one pair is enough.
• Dumbbell Delivery Costs: Delivery by weight and state.