Description
- ADJUSTABLE DUMBBELLS SET: Elevate your fitness and performance with strength-training equipment that adjusts with you. These PowerBlock dumbbells have a range of 5-50 pounds per hand, an open design handle, and easy weight identification.
- COMPACT & PORTABLE: The adjustable, convenient, and compact dumbbells provide innovative strength training for an easy-to-use solution. Bring the workout with you anywhere. Dimensions are 12″ L x 6.5” W x 6.5″ H
- EASY & QUICK ADJUSTABILITY: Quickly adjust the weight set up or down for your exercise with the secure magnetic polypropylene pin. Increments include 2.5 (adder weight), 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 17.5, 20, 25, 27.5, 30, 35, 37.5, 40, 45, 47.5, 50 lbs. per hand.
- LONG LASTING FOR YEARS OF USE: This dumbbell set is engineered with a reliable build for years of use. Replace 16 pairs of dumbbells, equivalent to 825 lbs of free weights for an all-in-one strength training solution. Comes with a 5-year warranty.
- EXPANDABLE WITH EXPANSION KITS: PowerBlock offers PowerBlock EXP Stage 2 and Stage 3 Expansion Kits to increase the weight to 70 or 90 pounds per hand as your fitness level grows (sold separately).
Coral –
Compre varios productos, dos juegos de mancuernas y dos extensores de peso, el ultimo juego de mancuernas llego solo una (de un par) y toda golpeada, hasta con la barra doblada. Al devolver el producto me regresarón el dinero, son buenas mancuernas, lo malo es que se rayan con facilidad, pero creo que el precio es acorde con el producto.
Logan –
For the money, the value can’t be beat. These dumbells are easy to use and serve their function well. The weights go up to 50lbs, but in a smaller, space-saving package. I have gotten very effective workouts in with these when I can’t make it to the gym!
Addiction –
Despues de hacer mi pedido, al leer las reseñas de EU observe que en varias reseñas mencionaban que solo les habia llegado una mancuerna, al enterarme de eso contacte al soporte de amazon y no me dieron una respuesta satisfactoria, sin embargo me llegaron las dos mancuernas sin ningun problema, cada una en una caja separada, fue una excelente compra.
Craig –
I purchased this powerblock set primarily because of the cost savings over individual dumbbells and also the space savings. Let me say I’m glad I did, because after a couple months of use they haven’t disappointed in performance. I do have a couple of mentionable flaws that should be noted.
To start, I ordered these and the available expansion packs. They did come in separate boxes as other reviewers noted, but all packages arrived on the same day. I took the liberty of contacting Amazon beforehand and informed them of the issues other buyers had (only receiving one single powerblock, for example). I requested they confirm there would actually be two powerblocks shipped with two tracking numbers. Amazon assured me both items would be shipped. Better yet, when they arrived on my doorstep, Amazon sent me an email containing a photo of both boxes on my front porch. Very pleased with their efforts in this respect.
On arrival, the boxes for the powerblocks were pretty thrashed but still intact. This is due the weight of the blocks likely coupled with rough handling, but there is dense styrofoam surrounding the blocks so they were totally protected. I ordered the folding stand to go with the powerblocks as well. A stand at an appropriate height is is important for powerblocks IMO because it makes useability so much easier.
Switching between weight is easy, just pull the plastic “U” pin and place at the desired weight. The plastic pin is durable enough but I do notice it’s flexible enough that it can be inserted crocked if not paying attention. Fortunately the plastic pin quickly retains its original shape it you insert it correctly. Also, ensuring the blocks are on very stable support is critical because the pin will not lock in place appropriately if the blocks are on a soft surface (a weight bench definitely is too soft, and even my rubber gym flooring is too soft). Another reason a stand is really convenient.
Switching between 2.5 and 5lb increments is really easy by flipping the lever on the base of then kick and removing the weight inserts. There is a protective red rubber nub and goes on top of each lever, and they will annoyingly come off when you flip the lever over. For now I will hunt them down and put them back on, but I feel like over time I’ll get lazy and just leave them off. The finish in the metal at the end of the lever is kind of rough, and you could potentially scrape your hand on it, so I see why they put the protective rubber nub on. Maybe a tighter fitting nub would fix this issue.
The grip on the powerblocks is awesome. I love the tapered shape, and the material provides excellent retention in the hand. Some users mention their knuckles contact the inside of the powerblock. Mine do too, however if you are thoughtful about your grip placement it actually feels like an asset; the powerblock actually feels like an extension of your limb on, say, shoulder presses and bicep curls. This feeling is different than traditional dumbbells and it does take a little getting used to, but I’ve grown to appreciate it. For reference on my hand size I’m a 5’11 adult male, I can almost palm a basketball but not quite. This is pretty average so if you have hands on the larger size then your knuckles will contact the inside of the powerblock that much more.
The ability to change between 2.5lb and 5lb increments is a great feature. It allows me to get that much more out of my workout by keeping the volume high. I’d never pay for individual dumbbells, especially theses in between increments, and jumping up in 10lb increments often means sacrificing in terms of the number of reps. The ability to go up in smaller increments has translated into better gains. When taking out the weight inserts I keep my hand over one of the inserts while allowing the other to slide out. You can let both inserts out at the same time but trapping them in your hand simultaneously can be awkward. The folding stand I purchase has 4 small slots that I assumed were designed to hold each weight insert when not in use, another valuable aspect of the stand.
The paint on the powerblocks has proven durable so far. When setting the blocks back down into the weights, the sides contact and shear past each other however the paint is durable enough to hold up to this. I do not drop the powerblocks under any circumstances, so the paint hasn’t been tested in that respect. As a side note: the owners manual states you can actually drop them if within a specified height and not void the warranty.
Expanding on the cosmetic durability of these powerblocks, there are sticker labels on the blocks that have numbers and add to the cosmetic appeal of the product. On one of my blocks the stickers arrived with the stickers already peeling off. It also has bubbles underneath so that when you go to press down on the label it makes a “crackling” sound but won’t stick because the adhesive is lacking. I usually could care less about something like this, but the stickers actually help serve as a visual cue for which way the blocks are oriented and how they should be placed back into the stack. And with the sticker price these powerblocks command, the damn stickers should stay put. Pun intended.
When in use, the powerblocks feel solid, even with heavier weights. There is a noticeable “clicking” that can be heard due to the weights shifting slightly during used. This doesn’t really bother me because I wear headphones working out and I am confident in the security of the “U” shaped pin. If you are closely playing attention you can feel the weights rattling a little, but the powerblock always feels like a solid unit. I also like how broad and flat the sides of the powerblocks are because it makes it comfortable to use your legs to raise the weights as you lean back for, say, chest presses. It also makes it a lot more comfortable to rest the blocks on your legs between sets.
In all I am extremely pleased with this purchase, and I saved a ton of money and space over traditional dumbbells. I wish powerblock made extensions for this model beyond 90lbs because I’d be a buyer.
Eriagoth39 –
Bueno primero me gustaría comentar respecto al tiempo de entrega que fué antes de lo esperado. Y siguiendo con lo más importante en relación al producto; la calidad del material es muy buena, tiene partes de plástico pero que muestra buena durabilidad y resistencia para hacer los ejercicios con plena seguridad, el agarre que se tiene me gustó mucho, de ninguna manera estorba al introducir la mano para hacer los movimientos en los ejercicios, la facilidad y rapidez para ejecutar los cambios en las pesas me pareció increíble, el dispositivo con la que se usa para establecer el peso deseado es de plástico, sin embargo el mecanismo que ofrece brinda total seguridad que al hacer el ejercicio no se salga y no pueda causarnos accidentes con el, el diseño sin duda me agradó, el espacio que ocupa es mínimo. Sin duda y sin arrpentimiento de haber comprado este producto, más que satisfecho.
Y por último, leí con anterioridad en relación a la entrega de una mancuerna y no el par…por lo que me mantenía en duda para comprarlo por un rato, debo aclarar que recibí el set de 2 mancuernas, 1 mancuerna por caja, con manuales.
Erick Alejandro Solares García –
Cada mancuerna llegó en diferentes envíos, lo cual te puede hacer pensar que solo envían una al principio.
Si las compras, pide al soporte de Amazon que te proporcione los dos números guía.
El producto en sí es muy bueno, todo el material se nota de buena calidad salvo por el clip para elegir los pesos. Trátalo con mucho cuidado. Aunque son pesas, no son para que las andes azotando en el piso cuando acabes tus repeticiones, mejor elige un peso más adecuado.
El manual es simple y te deja algunas dudas, pero le agarras la onda rápido a cómo ir aumentando de peso.
Dave –
I’ve worked out with weights at the gym for years, never bothered with home gym equipment because they tend to cheaply made, take up space and ultimately are no more convenient than just going to the gym … and then COVID-19 hit and everything changed. I am at that age (63) where if I go for 1, 2 or maybe 3 months waiting for the gym to open I might never be able to get back to in shape. Dumbbells are a key part of my workout, I need them for bench chest press, seated shoulder press and shoulder shrugs. I use 80, 75 & 70 for chest press, 55, 50 & 45 for shoulder press and 90, 85 & 80, for shrugs. I would need a lot of separate weights which can be expensive and take up a lot of space. The format is key, I am only 5’8″ and weight 150lbs, so when I do the 80’s on the bench press I need to rest them on thighs/knees and then use my legs to help me get them up, so the typical adjustable where you screw on the weights won’t work because the won’t comfortably rest on my legs. The only two options being the bowflex and these. The bowflex appear to be very good as the look like a regular dumbbell with a slick way to change weights, however I had the occasion a few years back to try them and wasn’t impressed as they didn’t seem very solid (too plasticy), they don’t really rest flat on your thigh and it is hard to find the set that goes over 55lbs. These seem ideal, as I got the stage 2 and 3 to get up to 90lbs and they will fit flat on you leg. The concern was that look like some rinky dink thing you would see on an infomercial. Plus you put your in this odd looking bear trap cage thing. But while they look rinky dink, they are actually very robust and an intelligent design. Most of the gym stuff that I’ve gotten only have to be ‘good enough’ to bridge me over for a few months and not something I would get if I were building a serious home gym, but these are much better than ‘good enough’ and they are a reasonable alternative to proper dumbbells if space and convenience is an issue. While I prefer the fixed weight dumbbells at the gym, the compromise you make for space savings and flexibility is not too significant and I could see these being part of a serious home gym. They may become a permanent option after COVID for the days I can’t drag my butt to the gym. It is still a compromise vs. proper dumbbells but if you are looking for adjustable like these, then you will be impressed. The Bowflex may look pretty, and these not so much, but these are more durable and usable.
update 11 June:
now that I have been using them for a few months, I am even happier with them than I was before. Their Compact heavy duty weight stand is a must, but at only $69 it is well worth. It holds the weight at the right height to work with, a big plus is that it keeps things lined up so that the plastic pin slides in and out easily.