Category AI Visibility Report
Dumbbells AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈254,032
Est. AI queries / month
19
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 19 buyer topics in Dumbbells across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 254,032 AI queries per month.
- PowerBlock leads the AI shelf with 23.5% of brand mentions, followed by REP Fitness (15.8%) and NÜOBELL (8.7%). The top three hold 48% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “Dumbbells for pullovers” (top keyword “pullovers with dumbbells”, ~60,500 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (21.8% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PowerBlock | 1,695 | 23.5% |
| 2 | REP Fitness | 1,135 | 15.8% |
| 3 | NÜOBELL | 627 | 8.7% |
| 4 | Bowflex | 572 | 7.9% |
| 5 | CAP | 467 | 6.5% |
| 6 | Rogue Fitness | 317 | 4.4% |
| 7 | Core Home Fitness | 272 | 3.8% |
| 8 | Ironmaster | 249 | 3.5% |
| 9 | REP | 168 | 2.3% |
| 10 | LifePro | 132 | 1.8% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumbbells for pullovers | ≈69,982 | pullovers with dumbbells | 60,500 |
| Dumbbells for Romanian deadlifts | ≈50,207 | dumbbells romanian deadlifts | 60,500 |
| Dumbbell sets | ≈49,442 | dumbbell set | 60,500 |
| Dumbbells for front raises | ≈43,730 | dumbbells front raises | 60,500 |
| Dumbbells for deadlifts | ≈40,671 | dumbbell deadlift | 49,500 |
| Adjustable dumbbells | — | adjustable dumbbells | 110,000 |
| Dumbbells for shoulder workouts | — | dumbbell lateral raises | 110,000 |
| Dumbbells for incline press | — | incline dumbbell press | 165,000 |
| Dumbbells for triceps workouts | — | tricep dumbbell exercises | 74,000 |
| Dumbbells for shoulder press | — | dumbbell shoulder press | 201,000 |
| Dumbbells for chest workouts | — | working out chest with dumbbells | 60,500 |
| Dumbbells for rows | — | dumbbell rows | 135,000 |
| Dumbbells for chest press | — | chest presses with dumbbells | 110,000 |
| Dumbbells for arm workouts | — | workouts for arms with dumbbells | 60,500 |
| Dumbbells for bench press | — | dumbbell bench press | 110,000 |
| Dumbbells for back workouts | — | dumbbell back exercises | 74,000 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 188 | 21.8% |
| verywellfit.com | 187 | 21.7% |
| menshealth.com | 104 | 12.1% |
| barbend.com | 100 | 11.6% |
| tomsguide.com | 65 | 7.5% |
| consumerreports.org | 49 | 5.7% |
| outdoorgearlab.com | 36 | 4.2% |
| powerblock.com | 16 | 1.9% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for dumbbells?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: PowerBlock (23.5%), REP Fitness (15.8%), NÜOBELL (8.7%), Bowflex (7.9%), CAP (6.5%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about dumbbells?
GEOly estimates ~254,032 AI queries per month in this category across 19 buyer topics, led by “Dumbbells for pullovers”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for dumbbells?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, verywellfit.com, menshealth.com, barbend.com, tomsguide.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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