Oh, it’s not a pricey toolbox.
Might this new, but “blemished” label actually be another case of no different whatsoever vs new… but simply a way to unload excess inventory at a discount price? (A la, Direct Tools Factory Outlet, I’m looking at you.)
“The perfect set of dumbbells for anyone from skinny Steve Rogers to Theranos.”
So, is Elizabeth Holmes bulking up in preparation for her prison stint?
It says adjustable in 2.5 lb increments, but then down below it says:
- Increments – 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10,15, 17.5, 20 25, 27.5, 30, 35, 37.5, 40, 45, 47.5, 50 lbs per hand
What happened to 12.5, 22.5, etc… can anyone with this set confirm which one it is?
These probably fall in the category of a $50 return shipment charge in case we wanna return them?
I bought these and they are garbage. They fall apart while you’re using them and are somewhat unsafe.
I keep wanting to pull the trigger on these, saves alot of space. But I’ve handled the bowflex version… and they kinda shake around on the handle. It was hard to keep a good form with the jangling.
Not sure if these fit together tighter.
I purchased the bowflex last week… Yes, they rattle… from what I’ve read of these powerblocks, they don’t move around much… I am trying to decide if I should order these & return the bowflex ones… (also heard that from a safety standpoint - powerblocks are better… anyone?)
The chrome adder weights are 2.5 lbs each. The handle is 5 lbs and each weight block that clips to the handle is 10 lbs. The weight increments listed are correct. Chrome adder weight=2.5, handle =5, handle +1 adder weight = 7.5, handle +2 adder weights = 10. For the next step in weight, you would remove the adder weights and have the handle and add the first weight block that clips to the handle. That gives you handle 5 lbs + weight block 10 lbs = 15 lbs. Then you increase 2.5 lbs per adder weight, and 10 lbs per weight block.
I bought the non-expandable set a year ago. I use it 3 to 4 times per week. The set has been solid. I don’t drop them to the floor or bang them together, but I don’t do that to the weights at the gym either. For me, the advantage over the bow flex was the size and shape. The bowflex are long and the same length regardless of weight used. These get larger as you add weight, so when using lighter weight they are smaller. This works well for my wife when she uses them. I also prefer the flat ends of these weights. It makes them more comfortable when resting them on my thighs when moving in or out of position for exercises such as the bench press.
After a year of regular use, they are like new except for a few marks on the metal weight blocks from sliding against each other while changing weights. They are solid and adjust easily. I have no regrets and would buy again.
Thanks - I was thinking the weights are 5 lbs, but this makes sense.
Do you remember how much you paid for the non-expandable set? I don’t think I need anything more than 50 lbs, and I remember seeing a set of Powerblocks on here for $200. Not sure if that was for 50-lbs though. It might’ve been 40 or even 24 lbs. I can wait if you think there is a better deal in the future.
Not sure what you are talking about, I have these and they are perfectly safe. Did you not insert the pins all the way?
I have these and they work great for most exercises. Anything where you hold the the dumbbell by the end (behind the head triceps extensions for example) is not great with any adjustable dumbbell. You can also extend these to 70lbs and 90lbs with adder weights. Just make sure that you buy the correct ones as the ones on the PowerBlock website are for the “USA” model. The 2.5 weight increments is not as useful as it sounds but the ones that go in 5lb increments are not expandable.
Came here to say this!
FWIW, mine have been perfectly fine, to date, and they are generally very well reviewed. Apparently, YMMV for some people.
I paid $299 in April 2021 for the non-expandable set. Today’s price is the lowest price I have seen for a 50 lb set. ( Not to say it hasn’t been at a lower price, but I just have not seen it lower.)
The advantage of the non-expandable set is the weight blocks are 5 lbs instead of 10 lbs on the expandable set. This allows you to change weights in 5 lb increments quickly by using just the clip pin and not using the adder weights. But, you are limited to a maximum of 50 lbs. The expandable set let’s you expand to 90 lbs, but you must use the adder weights to do 5 lb weight increments.
The adder weights are easy to add and subtract, but it is another step.
So, if you are planning on more than 50 LBS per hand, get this because it is the only way, if not I would recommend the ones that easily do every 5 LBS because it is faster to change weights every 5 LBS. I started with these, but it was a pain pulling the little weights out when I needed 5 LBS, switched to the other model because it is much quicker.