What's happening people, If you have any questions about the Power Blocks, drop a comment below and I'll be sure to answer you. If you enjoy the video, don't forget to like and subscribe to the channel. Really does help me out. Catch you on the next one!
Been using mine for a little over a year. (Quarantine Purchase). Absolutely love them. Doesn’t take long to get used to the Iron Toasters. I don’t regret this purchase what so ever.
I'm pretty sure the adder weights are already included in the table on the dumbbells. E.g. from 40 lbs you can go down to 37.5 or 35 by removing the adder weights but you can't do 42.5.
I ‘ve had the PB Pro EXP for nearly 2 years and pretty much agree with all your pro’s and con’s. They are expensive but with the build quality and simple design then if you don’t drop them they should last over 50 years,so in my view are worth the investment. One con you didn’t mention is that the balance of the weight is different to a standard dumbell and takes a while to adjust. In deed for exercises like curls and lateral raises I still prefer dumbells, so I’ve also bought a small rack of smaller rubberised hex dumbells to use after I’ve totally exhausted a muscle with the larger powerblocks. Also as mentioned below the weights stated on the PB are assuming the 2 adder weights are already inside. So the max is 90lbs not 95lb.
@@mikaelkassa5363 on a standard dumbbell the weight is centered on the handle. If you use the adder weights, that throws off the center of balance, especially for lighter weights. so if you do lateral raises, when you get the to top the weight is extended out farther, making the exercise harder than adding the same weight but keeping the center of gravity. The same will happen for curls. It's not as big of a deal for pressing and rowing, where the weight stays upright and doesn't turn sideways.
Thank you for your review, I found it extremely helpful. I'm wondering if the positioning of the handles interfere with wearing a fitness watch while using these dumbbells? Do you think it would catch the face or band? Would it possibly scratch the glass? Also have you tried any dumbbell shoulder raises (to the front and to the sides)? If so, was it awkward on your wrists at any point in the range of motion required for this exercise?
I use the Pro EXP’s and also wear an Apple Watch with no problem. However I believe the Pro EXP might be slightly different, they have a slightly cut away design allowing slightly more room around the wrist. Regards any kind of shoulder raise and also bicep curls I don’t find any issue regards motion of the wrist but I do find the balance is the weight different to a normal dumbell and to be honest on these exercises I still prefer a standard hex dumbell. So I ended up buying some of the smaller sized rubberised hex dumbells too.
one of the most well explained video's I've seen on the PB's. Thank you so much! A couple questions as I am trying to decide between getting the sport version or the traditional 'elite' version. - I have read that the sport version feels like the weight is unbalanced - do you feel like that is the case? - do you feel like the weights make a lot of noise, where the metal plates clank against eachother during use? - why did you decide on the sports model instead of the elite? Thanks again!
Hi Jay Go, Thanks for your message. I decided on the sport mainly due to stock levels at the time. I bought them during the first lockdown, and they were very hard to get hold of. They do clank when you put them down in the base, but I use them in my garage so it hasn't really bothered me tbh. I haven't noticed the dumbbells feeling unbalanced, or clanking that much whilst in use. I'd say if you've got the budget, and the noise aspect bothers you, go for the Pro Series since they have the Urethane coated steel plates and are much less nosier. But honestly like I said, the noise hasn't really bothered me at all.
I have the pro series 90lbs powerblocks and I love them. However I wanna get thoese rackable/spotter cables for dumbells since I have shoulder problems. The issue is that they don't work with powerblocks cause if the design. I was thinking about selling them and getting a cheap sport powerblocks up to 50lbs and getting the ironmasters that go up to like 80 or so. This way i can use the heavier db with the rackable/spotter cables
Hands down the most durable adjustable dumbbells... but it's a trade off. Changing weight, especially in increments of 5lbs, can be a pain when you need a quick weight change. Also doesn't have the traditional dumbbell shape.. Comparably cheaper, durable, and expandable (depending on the model)
How easy does anybody think it would be for a fabricator to make more of these stages? They look really easy and simple. I assume the 125 stage increase is about the same as the first two upgrades, but the last stage up to 175 is nearly four hundred bucks. Having them made has to be cheaper. It's just plates and bars.
(a bit late, I know, but on the chance that this may be informative I'll comment here) the 125 expansion kit is for the Powerblock Commercial set, which is not the same thing as here. Because it is targetted at a commercial gym market, it is considerably beefier than the home offerings (which include the Powerblock Pro Exp) I have the Exp 50-70 expansion set, I got it for about US $130. At that price, given that you want to make sure it can take a beating (there are many stories of people who have owned Powerblock sets for 15+ years of heavy home use), having it made at a fabricator at that level of quality (because tolerances are pretty tight) will be tough to match that price, labor alone will eat up the cost.
@@kaydawgy1999 Oh you're referring to plates on the side, got you. The plates in red are the add-on sets. The Powerblock I have is expandable. I have all three stages, stage 1 is 10lbs-50lbs, and those are the plates that are black. Stage 2, and Stage 3 are the plates that are red. I hope that makes sense. However after just checking online I see that some extension kits are also in black, so I can see why you asked the question lol.
(a year late, I know, but I just found this video) The color scheme on the plates also identify what Powerblock set you have, and they are not all interchangeable. The black (coated) plates with red labels that the add-on sets here go with the Powerblock EXP (which is a model generally found at third party sellers, i.e., you cannot find this on the Powerblock website) I have heard it said by others that the Stage 2 and 3 add on plates are compatible with Powerblock Sport EXP (which is the base set here), but this was the first video I have seen of anyone doing this.
750 pounds for the weights, 100 pounds for the stand? Thats about how many USD it is! You guys are getting screwed on price! That said I just bought a pair of these, waiting for them to ship. Look forward to getting away from my loadable dumbbells!
What's happening people, If you have any questions about the Power Blocks, drop a comment below and I'll be sure to answer you.
If you enjoy the video, don't forget to like and subscribe to the channel. Really does help me out.
Catch you on the next one!
Been using mine for a little over a year. (Quarantine Purchase). Absolutely love them. Doesn’t take long to get used to the Iron Toasters. I don’t regret this purchase what so ever.
I'm pretty sure the adder weights are already included in the table on the dumbbells. E.g. from 40 lbs you can go down to 37.5 or 35 by removing the adder weights but you can't do 42.5.
@Sandra I own the Powerblocks and you are correct. The scale written on the PB’s assumes both adder weights are inside.
Yes you are right, they are already included in the table.. Still nice review!😀
Came close to getting these but opted for the Nuobell 580’s and couldn’t be happier!
they still working? they have some tiny plastic pieces that i would be scared to break
@@framed9240 yeah still working. I’ve heard of those plastic pieces going so I’m careful but got lots of use out of them thus far
I ‘ve had the PB Pro EXP for nearly 2 years and pretty much agree with all your pro’s and con’s. They are expensive but with the build quality and simple design then if you don’t drop them they should last over 50 years,so in my view are worth the investment. One con you didn’t mention is that the balance of the weight is different to a standard dumbell and takes a while to adjust. In deed for exercises like curls and lateral raises I still prefer dumbells, so I’ve also bought a small rack of smaller rubberised hex dumbells to use after I’ve totally exhausted a muscle with the larger powerblocks. Also as mentioned below the weights stated on the PB are assuming the 2 adder weights are already inside. So the max is 90lbs not 95lb.
wdym by weight imbalance. won't the same weight on different dumbbells be the same?
@@mikaelkassa5363 on a standard dumbbell the weight is centered on the handle. If you use the adder weights, that throws off the center of balance, especially for lighter weights. so if you do lateral raises, when you get the to top the weight is extended out farther, making the exercise harder than adding the same weight but keeping the center of gravity. The same will happen for curls. It's not as big of a deal for pressing and rowing, where the weight stays upright and doesn't turn sideways.
I purchased my sports exp powerblocks during the first wave of the covid lockdown. Easily one of the best purchases I’ve made.
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Thank you for your review, I found it extremely helpful. I'm wondering if the positioning of the handles interfere with wearing a fitness watch while using these dumbbells? Do you think it would catch the face or band? Would it possibly scratch the glass? Also have you tried any dumbbell shoulder raises (to the front and to the sides)? If so, was it awkward on your wrists at any point in the range of motion required for this exercise?
I use the Pro EXP’s and also wear an Apple Watch with no problem. However I believe the Pro EXP might be slightly different, they have a slightly cut away design allowing slightly more room around the wrist. Regards any kind of shoulder raise and also bicep curls I don’t find any issue regards motion of the wrist but I do find the balance is the weight different to a normal dumbell and to be honest on these exercises I still prefer a standard hex dumbell. So I ended up buying some of the smaller sized rubberised hex dumbells too.
one of the most well explained video's I've seen on the PB's. Thank you so much! A couple questions as I am trying to decide between getting the sport version or the traditional 'elite' version.
- I have read that the sport version feels like the weight is unbalanced - do you feel like that is the case?
- do you feel like the weights make a lot of noise, where the metal plates clank against eachother during use?
- why did you decide on the sports model instead of the elite?
Thanks again!
Hi Jay Go,
Thanks for your message.
I decided on the sport mainly due to stock levels at the time. I bought them during the first lockdown, and they were very hard to get hold of.
They do clank when you put them down in the base, but I use them in my garage so it hasn't really bothered me tbh. I haven't noticed the dumbbells feeling unbalanced, or clanking that much whilst in use.
I'd say if you've got the budget, and the noise aspect bothers you, go for the Pro Series since they have the Urethane coated steel plates and are much less nosier.
But honestly like I said, the noise hasn't really bothered me at all.
Great review mate, keep it up. Gonna order tomorrow, can't wait.
Great review. I've just ordered a set based on this. Can't wait to start using them.
Yours are two different colors like mine! 🔥🔥🔥
Do your knuckles rub against the add a weight tubes at all? Also just to get a better idea, what size gloves do you wear?
I have the pro series 90lbs powerblocks and I love them. However I wanna get thoese rackable/spotter cables for dumbells since I have shoulder problems. The issue is that they don't work with powerblocks cause if the design. I was thinking about selling them and getting a cheap sport powerblocks up to 50lbs and getting the ironmasters that go up to like 80 or so. This way i can use the heavier db with the rackable/spotter cables
nice video-easily the best so far i found!
Thank you.
Have you still got these?, do you still recommend them ?
Hands down the most durable adjustable dumbbells... but it's a trade off. Changing weight, especially in increments of 5lbs, can be a pain when you need a quick weight change. Also doesn't have the traditional dumbbell shape.. Comparably cheaper, durable, and expandable (depending on the model)
Great review man
Okay baby.
Impressionante esses pesos.
Seems very interesting
Can you use weightlifting hooks on them?
I bought yesterday my powerblock pro exp set but can my urethane plates crack? I didnt unbox it already.
Could u pls help me get one bro...I am form Ethiopia...we don't have Amazon here
How easy does anybody think it would be for a fabricator to make more of these stages? They look really easy and simple. I assume the 125 stage increase is about the same as the first two upgrades, but the last stage up to 175 is nearly four hundred bucks. Having them made has to be cheaper. It's just plates and bars.
(a bit late, I know, but on the chance that this may be informative I'll comment here) the 125 expansion kit is for the Powerblock Commercial set, which is not the same thing as here. Because it is targetted at a commercial gym market, it is considerably beefier than the home offerings (which include the Powerblock Pro Exp) I have the Exp 50-70 expansion set, I got it for about US $130. At that price, given that you want to make sure it can take a beating (there are many stories of people who have owned Powerblock sets for 15+ years of heavy home use), having it made at a fabricator at that level of quality (because tolerances are pretty tight) will be tough to match that price, labor alone will eat up the cost.
I bought the Sport EXP, used them for a long time, sold them, regret selling them.
Well... xD
Does the rubber handle not feel as good compared to a traditional knurled handle?
Feels surprisingly good actually
Good job.
Very nice
Thx for video !
What is the difference between sport exp and elite exp?
Zero differences other than colors. Other than that, they are exactly the same
Why didnt they give you the same colors?
Hi Kelly,
I don't quite understand what you mean by the same colour? The dumbbells are identical.
@@jamiesheldon1846 some weights are grey and some are black
@@kaydawgy1999 Oh you're referring to plates on the side, got you.
The plates in red are the add-on sets. The Powerblock I have is expandable. I have all three stages, stage 1 is 10lbs-50lbs, and those are the plates that are black. Stage 2, and Stage 3 are the plates that are red.
I hope that makes sense.
However after just checking online I see that some extension kits are also in black, so I can see why you asked the question lol.
(a year late, I know, but I just found this video) The color scheme on the plates also identify what Powerblock set you have, and they are not all interchangeable. The black (coated) plates with red labels that the add-on sets here go with the Powerblock EXP (which is a model generally found at third party sellers, i.e., you cannot find this on the Powerblock website) I have heard it said by others that the Stage 2 and 3 add on plates are compatible with Powerblock Sport EXP (which is the base set here), but this was the first video I have seen of anyone doing this.
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750 pounds for the weights, 100 pounds for the stand? Thats about how many USD it is! You guys are getting screwed on price! That said I just bought a pair of these, waiting for them to ship. Look forward to getting away from my loadable dumbbells!