PowerBlock Elite EXP Adjustable Dumbbells, Sold in Pairs, Stage 1, 5-50 lb.

If you like normal dumbells, you wont like these. I like square, dont ask me why. It helps me with form among other things. I dont worry about the construction or anything, I feel safe with these above my head. I did do some high impact movements with these just to see how they act, they did fine. They aren't the quietest, which doesnt bother me, might bother you, but thats minor. It is a bit awkward with some excercises but you can essentially hold the dumbell with, albeit weird, points of contact. For example, dumbell pullovers, i end up holding the dumbell upside down holding the 2 bars that house the adders. Small things; I wear a watch, galaxy pro5 44mm if I remember correctly, I dont have to take it off but it does get in the way. They are generally awkward for some exercises. I tried using wrist straps, couldnt seem to get them to work. BIG ONE, didnt think it was a big deal, but it is. The handles suck, the USA version comes with steel gnurling, these, the Chinese version, does not. For this, I went to jdgymequipped.com, bought myself a pair of volcano gnurled 32mm handles to replace the crappy 38mm crap handles. They are an extra $200, but its worth it. They also have the option for a non gnurled ring located on the middle of the handles that can help with hand placement. I can put my hands inside my powerblock cages and know exactly where the center is. Great product. I am indecisive and spent weeks going back and forth when choosing adjustable dumbells. I was still disappointed when I got these. Not anymore though. Every time I use them, it just gets better. Also, durability. People have had powerblocks for decades. I will be able to hand these down or let my nephews use them. Hope this helps someone with their purchase!

Initially, I preferred the adjustable dumbbell versions as the quick change feature appealed to me. Having looked a bit closer and considering the reviews of the twist-adjust options, I chose this particular product as it is simple, no hardware to come loose or fall apart and compact in design. Fine tuning the weight you want to work with is not as simple as twisting the grip, but it is relatively easy nonetheless. The weight selector forks could be a bit longer so that they fully engage the rod of the weight packs at the far end when fully inserted, but so far they've not posed a problem as designed. I'm good with my purchase and would recommend them for consideration. Having the option of adding to the pack for heavier loads is also a plus.

PB is a longtime fixture for adjustable dumbbells and for good reason. They are solid, quickly adjustable, and very compact. I got the 90lb upgrade also and, with some difficulty, the barbell attachment (Why isn’t this more available on Amazon??). I can’t imagine a more compact and quality way to store 195 pounds of easily adjustable weight. Slight negatives: Fine weight adjustments are made by renoving “adder weights” that normally sit inside the handle, a little clumsy but if you want adjustment from 2.5 all the way to 90 there are no competing products. The square format can throw off balance a little but not badly. The reaching into a toaster feeling odd lasted, for me, just for the initial use. A big negative is that there are at least six incompatible PB product lines. You will have to get “Elite EXP” specifically and they are only sold on international retailers. You will see them by searching the web. But that is only when buying an accessory which is a one time hassle. Overall highly recommended for a high weight very compact dumbbell solution.

Edit 12/4/23 I bought the last expansion pack to complete the set from 5-90lbs. Original review: Unlike some others I got my dumbbells and plastic selector rods intact although one box was a little beat up otherwise it survived the delivery process. The box seemed to be taped together to denote a pair but the tape was only on one box so it was probably separated on purpose and address labels were on both boxes. Opening the boxes reveals the selector rods on top of a styrofoam covering the dumbbells and it is cradled on a form fitted styrofoam bottom for travel but I would not be surprised if there are accidents when shipping. I had the bowflex 552 for 12 years and wanted to expand the weight of the dumbbells so I picked up the power blocks I don’t have a gym membership and I’ve been working out at home for 20 years. So I’m not too familiar with the single weight dumbbells. But weight is weight their prob more compact and it more stable than adjustable dumbbells. When I first received I didn’t like the rubber grip because it felt greasy. It was slipping from my grip so I cleaned it with a Clorox wipe and it has improved drastically. I don’t know why people hate the cage of the hand that much. I like the cage handle. I actually turn the weight so when I pick it up the padded cage “bars” leans on my wrist so I use that to stabilize the weight as I perform my dumbbell bench pressing. This is an advantage I feel. The annoying thing is the two 2.5 adder weights to add or subtract for smaller incremental increases or decreases. On this powerblock the adder weight chamber gets locked as you return the handle to the weights. You won’t be able to operate the blocks without closing them. Also need to be mindful of the rod selector as you are choosing your weight make sure its level and is capturing the weight you want. It can easily go in lopsided Another thing I found was that when you’re doing bicep curls the red tab can get snagged on your pants/shorts as you’re curling up. I have rectified it by turning the block 180 degrees so those tabs are on the outside so it won’t snag. Also do not drop these weights it might get twisted and a bit mangled Although there is no cradle you still have to return the weights gently into the weight stack. The weights feel great in the hand and it smaller when your using less weight as opposed to the bowflex 552 which has the same length through out. OverallI recommend these weghts for your gym

I've had these for a little while now and really like them. I had tried one of the cheaper options that you rotate to engage different plates and they felt a little gimmicky. I've read tons of reviews on PowerBlocks and everyone loves them. Yes, the balance is a little weird, and adding incremental weight to the handles is both inconvenient and messes with the balance even more, but I see the unbalanced aspect as just something to get used to - and once you've accepted it, you can also tell yourself that you're working more stabilizer micro muscles. They also kinda suck for wrist curls, but they can be done with these weights. I'm mostly bouncing between 25 and 35 pounds right now depending on the exercise and find it really easy to switch the weights. They also make pretty decent kettle bells by gripping the bottom two bars of the frame - I pretty much just use this for goblet squats. I will also use one of the bottom handlebars when doing single leg Romainian deadlifts - it seems to be easier to balance with the weight hanging down just a little bit. These really shine for shoulder presses and inclined dumb bell presses, and hanging onto while doing things like lunges, they start to feel a little bulky for bicep curls and tricep extensions. I love how solidly they sit on the floor too - I even use them for step-downs. Pretty comfortable for adding weight to glute bridges and adding weight to crunches too. Between these, a pull-up bar (these are great for rows but I prefer to do them dangling from a bar ;), and a hyper-extension bench I have a nice little home gym setup here.

The PowerBlock Elite EXP Adjustable Dumbbells have been a really solid addition to my home gym overall. Big win for space and versatility. Being able to adjust weight quickly without needing a full rack of dumbbells is a huge advantage, especially for home setups. The build feels durable and well-made, and switching weights is fast once you get used to the system. Works great for most exercises. For things like rows, presses, curls, and general strength work, they do exactly what you’d expect and make it easy to progress weight without clutter. Slight downside with certain movements. The only real adjustment is with single-dumbbell exercises like overhead presses. The shape/design can feel a little different compared to traditional dumbbells, so there’s a small learning curve there. Best for: Home gyms with limited space People who want a wide range of weights without buying multiple sets General strength training and progressive overload Not ideal for: Those who prefer the feel of traditional round dumbbells Exercises that rely heavily on single-dumbbell balance or positioning Bottom line: If you want a compact, adjustable system that replaces an entire rack of dumbbells, these are a great investment. Just expect a short adjustment period for certain movements.

These things are awesome! Easy to adjust and they can be heavy. I love these. It literally takes the place of 9 pairs of dumbbells. A huge space saver.

These adjustable dumbbells are sturdy, easy to use, and save a lot of space compared to having multiple sets of weights. The weight adjustment is quick and secure, making it simple to switch between exercises.

Muy buen producto, y si me llegó tal cual lo que ofrecen, y a tiempo

Fáciles de usar, duras. Sencillas y efectivas. Lo de poder quitar las dos cargas de 1kg a la vez, o separadas, es buenísima idea. Las recomiendo para gente que entrena en serio en su gimnasio de casa

Very pleased. Quick adjustment during superset is what I like

These are incredible. There are many other options but these are the originals. They feel solid and intuitive to use.

Så nöjd! Fick den på 2.5 dag levererade av MEIJER. De svarade snabbt på mina frågor och supersnabb leverans. Konstruktionen är så genialiskt simpel att man förstår varför de (enligt kommentarer) aldrig går sönder. Går snabbt och enkelt att byta vikt. Bekväma att använda i alla möjliga övningar. Viktigt att veta att EXP betyder att man kan expandera / utöka vikten genom att köpa tilläggs vikter / plattor. Jag kommer köpa till steg 2 om några månader. Finns inget pris för högt för hälsa och träning!