![]() ![]() You now essentially have a really expensive paperweight. Durabilityĭurability is, in my opinion, the most important factor for a set of adjustable dumbbells.īecause if the mechanism – whether it’s a pin, turn knob, etc – that changes the weight breaks, you’re done. If you understand how to change the weight on a Lat Pulldown machine then you can change the weight of a set of PowerBlocks. Pull the pin out and then push the pin back in where you want. Easy to AdjustĪdjusting weights from one set to the next is simple and easy. The big boys, like 80s and 90s, are way bigger and take up even more space. The PowerBlocks hold twice the amount of dumbbells and still take up half the amount of space!Īnd, my rack of dumbbells only go up to 40s. Pictured above is my set of PowerBlocks sitting next to a rack of dumbbells ranging from 8 pounds to 40 pounds. One of the best aspects of a set of adjustable dumbbells is their space efficiency. However, I can pretty much guarantee you you’re not getting all those dumbbells for anywhere close to $800. Whether it’s finding dumbbells on sale or getting a discount on a large set, you can drive that price down. Now, you could make the argument that you could get all of those dumbbells for less than $2500 and you’d probably be right. (still using $1.50/pound.) Dumbbells (Pair) Here is a breakdown of what buying each set of dumbbells that you would need to equal the options in a set of PowerBlocks. (180 pounds total for the set of dumbbells multiplied by 1.5)Īs you can probably already tell, buying dumbbells one set at a time is going to add up fast. Using the lower end of that range a pair of 90-pound dumbbells would cost $270. Most new dumbbells cost between $1.50 and $4 a pound. However, let’s compare it to buying dumbbells the old-fashioned way – one set at a time. That may seem expensive, and no doubt it’s definitely a good chunk of money. ![]() I detailed above that if you buy the PowerBlock Elites with the two expansion kits, you’re going to spend around $800. I’m a numbers guy, so let’s talk numbers. There is a lot to love about these dumbbells, but I want to touch on four specifics that make PowerBlocks really stand out. However, as I’ll go over in the Pros section just below, the cost of a set of PowerBlocks is a fraction of what you would pay to get the same set individually.įinally, the overall size of each dumbbell is 12″ x 6″ x 6″. You can also add the Column Stand to hold your dumbbells for $129 – $179, depending on the size you get. The Stage 2 Kit expands the dumbbell from 50 pounds to 70 pounds.įinally, the Stage 3 Kit will expand the dumbbells from 70 pounds up to 90 pounds.Īll of these expansions do come at a cost: PowerBlock Model This means exactly what you think it does – the dumbbell can be adjusted from 5 pounds up to 50 pounds. The Elite USA adjustable dumbbells from PowerBlock come in three ‘stages’. First, let’s jump into the general specs of the PowerBlock Elite adjustable dumbbells so we’re on the same page on exactly what to expect from them. ![]()
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