Awesome | PowerBlock Personal Trainer Adjustable 2.5 to 50-Pounds per Dumbbell Set

Using these babies for 15 years and love them | PowerBlock Personal Trainer Adjustable 2.5 to 50-Pounds per Dumbbell Set

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	• PowerBlock Personal Trainer Adjustable 2.5 to 50-Pounds per Dumbbell Set PowerBlock PowerBlock, 2007 average customer review:based on 7 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Much better than standard dumbbells

I would give this set 5 stars if the changing of the 2.5 lb inserts was a little easier/faster to do, and if the plates had smoother sides to make the insertion of the dumbbells easier to do. What I mean by this is that when you pick up the dumbbells from the stack (leaving some of the heavier plates on the stand), it is sometimes difficult to put them back in as the fit is very tight and they tend to stick (at least with my set)...so I find myself lifting them back up and trying to reseat them back into position several times. You have to put them back in exactly straight or they will get stuck and you have to lift up and try again. Some people might think this is a trivial thing, but when you are done with 3 sets of 12 reps and you are fatigued, the last thing you want to do is fight with these things trying to get put them back on the stand. Of course if you are using the entire stack, this is not an issue.

Sometimes I find myself just removing the extra pates from the stand and placing them on the floor so I don't have to fight with this.

Other than that, I like them a lot and they are easy to work with, very well balanced, and take very little space in my room. I bought the stand which is really nice and keeps the weights at easy reach.

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Awesome

I bought the elite version (5 lbs empty handle up to 90 lbs) for about $600 from a local fitness store to avoid shipping and handling. Initially I thought the handle might restrict wrist movement but it hasn't been a problem. The trickiest part to using them is inserting the selector pins correctly and this is no biggie - just do it right so you don't dent the floor or your head. Selecting the weight in increments of 10 lbs is very quick. To make smaller adjustments requires removing the handle from the weight set, removing a cylinder or two and then reinserting the handle - not terribly time consuming but I find myself trying to avoid it during a workout. I use them for every exercise I would use a regular set of dumbbells except for pullovers. You can't drop these like regular dumbbells and I try not to bang them together. I have had them for about a year and use them at least twice a week. They look brand new. I would give them five stars if I wasn't taking into account the price.

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Using these babies for 15 years and love them

I was an early convert to to these little babies back in the early 90's and they are fantastic! I have the add-on that will take them to 125lbs each and with those additional plates I would agree that they are a little clunky and it takes some effort to keep them balanced-but isn't that one of the reasons to use free weights? You just need to be careful and not max-out when they become a little awkward. also, I agree that you need to be mindful of inserting the pins correctly, but you are aware pretty quickly that something is amiss and you can reinsert the pin quickly and easily. The only negative, cited by another reviewer, that I have seen is that you can't drop them to the floor like dumbbells.

The plusses far outweigh the minuses. They take up very little space, the handles are nice and cushioned, you can change the weight quickly and they are well made. Some of the criticisms about cost I would counter with try to buy all the dumbbells needed to equate to these and see how much $ you spend?-not to mention the space dumbbells take up. I would HIGHY recommend buying the stand for them, just as you would if buying an extensive set of dumbbells. Again, it's costly, but nothing compared to the pain and suffering of throwing out your back. Simple, smart engineering that has withstood the test of time (15 years) and worth every penny.

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Compact, though a little clunky

I'm enjoying the ability to work out in my apartment without needing an entire rack of dumbbells. I do wish these were less clunky and balanced better (and, of course, less expensive), but the handle grip is relatively comfortable and the weight changing pin makes workouts quick and easy. Unfortunately, it's easy to max out on this set if you're a guy in relatively good shape. Dumbbell rows are too easy, and the next set of weights up was just too expensive for me to move up in class. I guess I'll have to settle on 50 pounds per side until I can figure something else out to keep my lats building up. Not like I'm a bodybuilder or anything. In fact, this set may be more ideal for people just looking to stay tone and incorporate weight-bearing exercise into their lives, not serious athletes.

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A Smarter Dumbbell

Powerblocks are very ingenious, instead of having a bunch of dumbbells lying around taking up space, you have a pair that you select the weight you want. At first glance the square design seems a little odd, but have no fear they are very functional and comfortable. The price does seem high, but if you were to buy all the dumbbells powerblocks replaces you would spend more. Don't be fooled by imitations, powerblocks are the original and the best. They are also "Made In The USA" which is nice to see nowadays. A few things to be aware of. The blocks need to be on a flat level surface to properly insert the pins. If you have extra cash they do sell a stand. Before you invest make sure you choose the right model, think of future expansion as far as weight goes. Not all models are expandable. All in all I'm very happy with the Poweblocks.

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The Personal Trainer Set A hybrid set utilizing the weight stack from the Personal Set and the handles of the Elite Set. The Personal Trainer Set allows the user to achieve every 2.5 lb. jump within the weight range of 2.5-50 lbs. per dumbbell. *The Personal Trainer Set cannot be increased in weight. The Personal Plus Handle and Add On Kits are incompatible.

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