Buy a 5kg dumbbell pair in Australia

Buy the 5kg pair, $48

The 5kg pair: price and what you get

Each dumbbell has a cast iron head sealed in a moulded rubber shell and a knurled chrome handle. The six sided heads stop the dumbbells rolling across the floor, and they give a flat base for push-ups on the handles or renegade rows. The pair ships direct from an Australian supplier warehouse.

• Weight: 5kg per dumbbell, sold as a pair.
• Head: cast iron inside a moulded rubber shell.
• Shape: hexagonal, anti-roll.
• Handle: chrome, knurled for grip.
• Price per kg: $4.80, the second lowest in the range after the 20kg pair.

What it costs delivered

Delivery is charged per item from your postcode. These are example figures for metro postcodes. The cart shows the exact figure for yours.

Area	Delivery, about	5kg pair delivered, about
Sydney	$9.16	$57
Melbourne	$14.25	$62
Brisbane	$14.25	$62
Adelaide	$17.30	$65
Perth	$28.49	$76
Canberra	$12.21	$60
Hobart	$25.44	$73
Regional NSW	$22.39	$70

Regional and remote postcodes cost more than metro, and a few items cannot be sent to remote postcodes. The cart tells you if yours is one of them.

Who a 5kg pair suits

5kg is the most common first pair for upper body work. A shoulder press for 12 reps with 5kg in each hand is a real effort for most new lifters, and the pair stays in use for raises and curls long after your legs need something heavier.

• New to weights: enough load to learn presses, rows and curls with good form.
• Shoulder work at any level: lateral raises and rear delt raises stay at 5kg for most people for a long time.
• Circuits and HIIT: light enough to move quickly for 30 to 45 seconds a station.
• The light pair in a two pair setup: next to a 10kg or 15kg pair it covers the small muscle work the heavy pair cannot.

Who should pick a different pair

5kg is light for the big lower body lifts. A goblet squat or Romanian deadlift with 5kg will be easy within a few sessions for most adults.

• You mainly want leg and back work: the 10kg pair at $114 is the better single pair.
• You are returning after a long break, or 5kg overhead is too much: the 3kg pair at $35 or the 4kg pair at $46.
• You already curl 5kg for 15 easy reps: skip this pair and look at 10kg.

The quick test: pick the exercise you will do most and do it with something about the right weight. If 12 clean reps are hard on the last two, the weight is right. If you cannot reach 8, go lighter. If 15 are easy, go heavier.

Exercises and rep ranges for 5kg

Exercise	Sets and reps with 5kg	Notes
Lateral raise	3 x 10-15	Slight bend in the elbow, lift to shoulder height
Seated shoulder press	3 x 8-12	Press straight up, ribs down
Bicep curl	3 x 10-15	Elbows pinned to your sides
Bent over row	3 x 12-15	Easy for most, so slow the lowering
Rear delt raise	3 x 12-15	Chest towards your thighs
Overhead tricep extension	3 x 10-12	Hold one dumbbell in both hands
Goblet squat	3 x 15-20	Use it to learn the pattern before 10kg

Rest 60 to 90 seconds between sets. Once the top of the rep range feels easy for every set, slow each rep to a three second lower before you consider a heavier pair.

A three day program with one 5kg pair

Train on three non-consecutive days, for example Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Each session takes about 25 minutes.

Day A: push

1. Seated shoulder press, 3 x 10
2. Floor press, 3 x 12
3. Lateral raise, 3 x 12
4. Overhead tricep extension, 3 x 12

Day B: pull

1. Bent over row, 3 x 12
2. Rear delt raise, 3 x 15
3. Bicep curl, 3 x 12
4. Hammer curl, 2 x 12

Day C: full body circuit

1. Goblet squat, 40 seconds
2. Push press, 40 seconds
3. Reverse lunge holding both dumbbells, 40 seconds
4. Renegade row on the hex heads, 40 seconds
5. Rest 20 seconds between stations, 3 rounds

Add one rep per set each week. When Day A reaches 3 x 12 on the shoulder press with good form, the pair has done its first job and stays on for raises and curls.

When to step up from 5kg

Most people outgrow 5kg on squats and rows first, and on lateral raises last. You do not need to replace the pair. You add a heavier one next to it.

• Goblet squats pass 20 reps: add the 10kg pair. 5kg plus 10kg is $162 for the goods.
• Rows pass 15 slow reps: the same 10kg pair covers rows, Romanian deadlifts and carries.
• Shoulder press passes 15 reps: a 10kg press is a big jump for most people, so add reps and a pause at the top first.

The progressive buying plan sets out the order to add pairs, and the weight guide has starting weights by exercise.

Pairing it with other gear

A 5kg pair handles the upper body. The items below fill the gaps, with goods totals before delivery.

Combination	Goods total	What it adds
5kg pair + 10kg pair	$162	A heavy pair for squats, rows and deadlifts
5kg pair + 6mm yoga mat	$108	A floor surface for presses, core and stretching
5kg pair + resistance band loop set	$107	Five band levels for glutes, pull-aparts and warm ups
5kg pair + fabric loop bands	$78	Hip and glute work between sets

The yoga mat includes delivery to most of Australia. The other items are priced by postcode in the cart.

Delivery timing and floor care

Orders usually dispatch within 1 to 3 business days, and metro deliveries usually arrive 2 to 7 business days after dispatch. Regional and remote areas take longer. Full details are on the shipping page.

Rubber heads set down under control will not mark timber or tile. Dropped from height, any dumbbell can, so train on a mat. New rubber also has a smell for the first few weeks; air the pair in the shade and it fades.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a pair of 5kg dumbbells in Australia?

The 5kg rubber hex pair is $48 including GST, for two 5kg dumbbells. Delivery is priced by postcode in the cart, for example about $9.16 to metro Sydney or about $14.25 to metro Melbourne.

Is the 5kg price for one dumbbell or two?

Two. The $48 pair is two 5kg dumbbells, 10kg in total. Every dumbbell price in the range is per pair.

Is 5kg heavy enough to build muscle?

For shoulders, arms and upper back, yes, for most beginners and for raises at any level. Work in the 10 to 15 rep range and take sets close to failure. For squats and deadlifts most adults will need 10kg within a few weeks.

Should I buy 5kg or 10kg dumbbells first?

Buy 5kg if your main goal is upper body work or you are new to weights. Buy 10kg if you mainly want squats, rows and deadlifts. Many people buy both, which is $162 for the goods.

How long do 5kg dumbbells take to arrive?

Orders usually dispatch within 1 to 3 business days, and metro deliveries usually arrive 2 to 7 business days after dispatch. Regional and remote areas take longer.

Are 5kg dumbbells good for women?

5kg suits many women starting out for presses, rows and curls. Lateral raises often start lighter, at 3kg or 4kg, and lower body work usually moves to 10kg quickly.

Related Guides

• Dumbbell Weight Guide: Starting weights by exercise.
• What Size to Buy: Matching weight to your goals.
• Upper Body Workout: More sessions for a light pair.
• Dumbbell Exercises for Women: Moves and rep ranges.
• Progressive Buying Plan: Which pair to add next.