PowerBlock Sport Series Adjustable Dumbbells
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Replaces 15 pairs of dumbbells
- Has a small, compact footprint
- Easy to change weights
- Add expansion kits for up to 90 lbs per hand
Pros & Cons
What We Like...
- Weight goes up to 90 pounds with add-ons
- Durable, especially for an adjustable dumbbell
- Weight increments of 2.5 to 5 pounds
What Needs Improvement...
- Rectangular shape and caged handle might be tough for some
- Returns subject to 20% restocking fee
- Can't get full range of motion
Product Summary
The only dumbbell system that can expand to meet your strength needs, PowerBlock dumbbells are the most versatile and effective exercise tool ever developed for strength training. PowerBlocks work intuitively. Rather than requiring you to buy a room full of dumbbells, PowerBlocks act just like a weight stack at the gym, with a weight handle that fits inside the first weight, which fits inside the second, which fits inside the third, etc. When you want to change weights, you simply move the weight selector pin into the appropriate slot and you’re set. As you lift the core, all the weights above the selector pin are lifted at the same time, turning your 3-pound dumbbell into a 6-pound dumbbell, or your 6-pound dumbbell into a 12-pound dumbbell. Not only is the system remarkably easy to use, but it’s also cost- and space-efficient, as a single pair of dumbbells can do the work of dozens.
This personal trainer set is a hybrid system that employs the weight stack from PowerBlock’s Personal Set and the handles of the Elite Set. As a result, users can achieve every 2.5-pound jump within the weight range of 5 to 50 pounds per dumbbell, in effect doing the job of 40 individual weights. Even better, the weights are more compact and balanced than traditional dumbbells, with a padded handle that protects people with weak wrists. Best of all, the free weights are terrific whether you’re trying to build muscle mass, firm and tone your physique, or get rid of unwanted body fat. The personal trainer set is not expandable and is compatible with the Elite/Pro weight stand. It also carries a limited 10-year warranty.
Specs
Made In USA | Yes |
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Adjustable | Yes |
Summary
The PowerBlock Pro is built to last and replaces 15 pairs of traditional dumbbells in a much smaller footprint.