The best replacement for dumbbells is kettlebells.

The best alternatives to dumbbells are rated as following:
★★★★★  kettlebells
★★★★★  barbells
★★★★  machines
★★★★  resistance bands
★★  barbell
★★  bands
★★  bar
★★  resistance bands p90x
★  powerblock
★  bowflex
★  dumbbells
★  curl bar
★  pull ups
★  push ups
  straight bar
  bench press
  free weights
  home gym
  cables
  kettle balls

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Speaking about dumbbells, one probably shouldn't forget about squats.

Other search terms related to dumbbells and their ratings are:
★★★★★ squats
★ free stand
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