Dumbbell assemblies and methods of making and using dumbbell assemblies are disclosed. The dumbbell assembly includes a dumbbell and a strap. The dumbbell includes a handle, a first end weight, and a second end weight. The strap includes a central band, a first coupling portion, and a second coupling portion. The first coupling portion is elastically secured about the first end weight and the second coupling portion is elastically secured about the second end weight.