Just bought them today and did my first workout with them and wow these dumbbells are so much better in person. You convinced me to get them and im glad you did. Time to get swole
@@RickyRomero-c7w Wow that's amazing!! Congratulations on your new dumbbells!! Thank you for watching and giving them a try, I'm happy to answer any questions you may have with them. Get swole bro!! 💪
Absolutely love my Powerblocks! They were a game changer for my home gym! Sold off my fixed set and saved a lot of space. It also eliminated the gaps I had at the heavier weights. My trick for the adder weights is I bought a spare pair that I keep empty for the 5lb increments. I have the Sport up to 90 and a second pair of the Classic up to 50. You can get the expansions for $100 if you're patient.
Powerblocks rock! It's crazy how much space they save. It's true, it's hard to have a lot of the heavier dumbbell increments when they are so darn expensive. If you bought a pair of 85 and 90lb dumbbells you could already have full expansion powerblocks. That's a good idea to have a spare handle of empty weights for even faster weight change times. I have a spare pair and will have to try that.
Insane prime day sale on these right now, base set + both expansions combined is $530 just picked up a pair! Got the stand on sale too for $150. Great review, will definitely be using these tips!
Just sold my squat rack and barbell. Downsizing, so in the market for some adjustable dumbbells. I think you basically said what worries me about some of the other "bowflex" type adjustable ones. Is the durability. I've seen way too many reviews or pictures of broken parts. So def leaning towards these. Are they too bulky to get a grip on them for using like Goblet squats? or any other unique exercise. appreciate the review!
@@Ascendsean35 great question! Goblet squats get a little tricky when you use heavier weight. You can turn the block sideways to have both hands on it but it won't be even. Double overhead tricep extensions are limited to about 60lbs cause I hold the weight with the loading barrels and lose finger room above that weight. Other than that they have been my favorite gym addition! I hope this helps, happy to answer more questions. Thank you for watching!
@@ronburgandy7571 Thank you! I wasn't able to find the exact one I bought, it's not in stock but this one looks the same except silver. amzn.to/3Yhacsp It's been great and I have a video of me building it if you are curious.
Hey dude I just got these and they're awesome. I do worry about that the selector clip could come out while I'm using the weights. I also worry that when I put the dumbbells back into the rest of the weight for storage that every time I do it I hit the rest of the weight with the dumbbell a bit as I try to put it back. I try to be careful and put it back slowly but I don't want to damage it after putting it back so many times. Do you have any advice on this? Thanks
Congratulations on getting some powerblocks! You just did a major upgrade for your gym! I understand your concern on the selector clip. It's magnetic and holds onto the weight you pick. Plus when you lift the weight out of the stack the selected weight rests on the clip so it really can't go anywhere. On the not wanting to damage the weights when you slide them back in you just have to be mindful of doing it. Honestly after a while I stopped being as careful putting them back and they still show very little signs of wear. They are built really well! I hope that helps! If you have any other questions I'm happy to help! Thanks for watching!
I have some U90s I bought used on eBay. Love the quick weight changes and 1990s styling. I don't think many people need more than 90lbs for pressing, it's plenty.
The U90s are awesome! I like their styling too. True, 90lbs is good for most people. I freaking love how quick the weight change is. I had the screw on and off dumbbells for a while and it took so long I didn't even want to bother. How long have you had yours?
@@SelfBuilt About 3 years. I had the Ironmasters before, but the handles were a little thick and weight changes are cumbersome. Big fan of the IM bench & accessories however.
Thank you! Awesome detailed review, specially for europeans that would be too expensive to get the USA model. Btw, when you said you paid 700$, did you include both expansions 50-70 and 70-90 ? Cause at the moment, for 700 euros, I can only get the first expansion (50-70) 😅
Thank you I'm glad I can help! Yeah they usually are cheaper than the USA models. Yes the $700 was both expansions. I've seen the prices fluctuate. Maybe keep your eye on them and wait for a price drop 💪
Those are great! I've really really enjoyed switching from cushioned to knurled. It seemed a bit pricey at the beginning when I bought the handles but I would definitely do it again. Much better control and feel. I have a video talking and showing how to do it if you are interested, let me find it.
@@SelfBuilt Thanks for the prompt reply. Ended up going w/Elite USA 90's w/the knurled grips, since they didn't cost extra. Thought about getting the stage 2 upgrade but had to watch cost so maybe those will be on sale at some point in the future. Anyway, looking forward to trying them out- Love the concept w/such a small footprint vs. full dumbbell set.
@@jeremydwyer2724 Those are going to be awesome, I'm excited for you!! What a great bonus to have it come knurled. Yeah I see the expansions go on sale multiple times a year. They have been my top favorite upgrade and yeah the tiny footprint is great. I'm happy to help with any other questions if you have any. Have a great day!
EXP USAs are shorter than the EXP 2020. If you have EXP USAs the EXP 2020 expansions will fit but you'll have a larger "lip" above the original plate. Most people that have done this are okay with that.
bought a pro 100 exp pair to 60 lbs and idk... they're very bulky. These are $287 on amazon rn and i'm almost thinking about ordering them to replace the pros. I feel like I need those extra handles, with the pros there is a bar in the way and I can't really do overhead tricep extensions. but how are these with hex presses? Stuck between these or rep quickdraws. I will probably get their new collab with pepin in the future and sell whatever I decide on for now.
That's a bummer that the 100 Exps seem too bulky. I was excited to see that they were heavier. There are lots of great adjustable dumbbells to choose from. I'm so surprised that mine are only $287 right now. I've done hex press with them and they have been good. I've really quite enjoyed them. You have a good point and can always sell yours if you aren't happy with them. There is always a market for gym equipment. Anything else I can help with?
@@uppperkase No problem! I reply as soon as I'm able. I really don't notice any noise when curling. I normally workout with music. If I don't have any music and I shake the dumbbells I'll hear a small jangle noise. It's never been distracting for me. Do the 100 exp have any jangle to them?
cool, cool. yes, but i think its mainly from the 2.5 add ons. i’ll have to try them without them inserted when i get home. can you do forearm exercises with these?
@@uppperkase I think your right. I haven't used my inserts for a while to balance them more. The only forearm work I'm able to do with mine are hammer and reverse grip curls. Do yours come with the metal knurled grip?
@@loganeason1150 I'm so excited for you! Honestly they are built like a tank and you don't have to worry about them wearing out. Mine still show no sign of wear even though I use the heck out of them! Your gym just got a major upgrade!! 💪
How safe is it to hold the chambers when doing two-handed exercises? The leaflet that comes with it recommends against doing that as it may damage them.
Excellent question! I've done many different exercises holding the two chambers and haven't had any worries. I biggest thing is you have to leave enough room for your hands to fully wrap around for a good grip. Otherwise, you might be treading into dangerous territory. WIth my hand size that limits me to no more than 60lbs.
Just bought them today and did my first workout with them and wow these dumbbells are so much better in person. You convinced me to get them and im glad you did. Time to get swole
@@RickyRomero-c7w Wow that's amazing!! Congratulations on your new dumbbells!! Thank you for watching and giving them a try, I'm happy to answer any questions you may have with them. Get swole bro!! 💪
Thanks for the review, brother! 👍 Also thanks for the Amazon link-I'm really excited for mine to arrive!
@@daveg6227 You are very welcome my brother! I am so stoked for you and look forward to you getting yours! 💪 Thank you for watching!
Absolutely love my Powerblocks! They were a game changer for my home gym! Sold off my fixed set and saved a lot of space. It also eliminated the gaps I had at the heavier weights. My trick for the adder weights is I bought a spare pair that I keep empty for the 5lb increments. I have the Sport up to 90 and a second pair of the Classic up to 50. You can get the expansions for $100 if you're patient.
Powerblocks rock! It's crazy how much space they save. It's true, it's hard to have a lot of the heavier dumbbell increments when they are so darn expensive. If you bought a pair of 85 and 90lb dumbbells you could already have full expansion powerblocks. That's a good idea to have a spare handle of empty weights for even faster weight change times. I have a spare pair and will have to try that.
Insane prime day sale on these right now, base set + both expansions combined is $530 just picked up a pair! Got the stand on sale too for $150. Great review, will definitely be using these tips!
@@StoneDog2011 Holy cow what a DEAL!! I'm excited for your huge gym upgrade! Thank you for sharing and also watching! 💪
Got mine during prime too
@@vinib72 you got a smoking deal! Congrats on your sweet gym upgrade!! 💪
Great review! Thanks!
Thank you so much man! I hope you have a great New Year!
Just sold my squat rack and barbell. Downsizing, so in the market for some adjustable dumbbells. I think you basically said what worries me about some of the other "bowflex" type adjustable ones. Is the durability. I've seen way too many reviews or pictures of broken parts. So def leaning towards these. Are they too bulky to get a grip on them for using like Goblet squats? or any other unique exercise. appreciate the review!
@@Ascendsean35 great question! Goblet squats get a little tricky when you use heavier weight. You can turn the block sideways to have both hands on it but it won't be even. Double overhead tricep extensions are limited to about 60lbs cause I hold the weight with the loading barrels and lose finger room above that weight. Other than that they have been my favorite gym addition! I hope this helps, happy to answer more questions. Thank you for watching!
I do the hand position hacks too. They work well.
Those simple hands position hacks really change the feel. They feel more secure than normal dumbbells. Thank you for watching! 😁
Love the review I’ve been watching a ton haha. What is the stand that you have there for them? It seems perfect for the 90s pair.
@@ronburgandy7571 Thank you! I wasn't able to find the exact one I bought, it's not in stock but this one looks the same except silver. amzn.to/3Yhacsp
It's been great and I have a video of me building it if you are curious.
@@SelfBuilt oh I didn’t know that. I’ll check that video out. I appreciate it.
@@ronburgandy7571 No problem! Let me know if you have any more questions. Thanks for watching!
Great review....seems the chamber could be easily held onto for sumo squats as well.
Thank you! Yes depending on the weight you choose you can change onto the outside chambers for sumo. Thank you for watching!
Hey dude I just got these and they're awesome. I do worry about that the selector clip could come out while I'm using the weights. I also worry that when I put the dumbbells back into the rest of the weight for storage that every time I do it I hit the rest of the weight with the dumbbell a bit as I try to put it back. I try to be careful and put it back slowly but I don't want to damage it after putting it back so many times. Do you have any advice on this? Thanks
Congratulations on getting some powerblocks! You just did a major upgrade for your gym! I understand your concern on the selector clip. It's magnetic and holds onto the weight you pick. Plus when you lift the weight out of the stack the selected weight rests on the clip so it really can't go anywhere.
On the not wanting to damage the weights when you slide them back in you just have to be mindful of doing it. Honestly after a while I stopped being as careful putting them back and they still show very little signs of wear. They are built really well! I hope that helps! If you have any other questions I'm happy to help! Thanks for watching!
I have some U90s I bought used on eBay. Love the quick weight changes and 1990s styling. I don't think many people need more than 90lbs for pressing, it's plenty.
The U90s are awesome! I like their styling too. True, 90lbs is good for most people. I freaking love how quick the weight change is. I had the screw on and off dumbbells for a while and it took so long I didn't even want to bother. How long have you had yours?
@@SelfBuilt About 3 years. I had the Ironmasters before, but the handles were a little thick and weight changes are cumbersome. Big fan of the IM bench & accessories however.
@@bmwofboganville456 that's awesome! I've seen the iron masters dumbbells they are a really cool idea. What accessories do you like from IM?
@@SelfBuilt Leg ext/leg curl, crunch & hyper extension. Also the crunch attachment can be used as a leg brace for a DIY high pulley.
@@bmwofboganville456 those are awesome! Dang if you have all those you got a pretty solid setup! 💪
You can use them for tib raises which is neat
@@noway5266 Oooooo I'll have to give that a try! I've not tried that one. Thank you for the great idea! 😊
@@SelfBuilt you're welcome. Have fun
Thank you! Awesome detailed review, specially for europeans that would be too expensive to get the USA model.
Btw, when you said you paid 700$, did you include both expansions 50-70 and 70-90 ? Cause at the moment, for 700 euros, I can only get the first expansion (50-70) 😅
Thank you I'm glad I can help! Yeah they usually are cheaper than the USA models.
Yes the $700 was both expansions. I've seen the prices fluctuate. Maybe keep your eye on them and wait for a price drop 💪
Looking at Elite USA 90's. Knurled grips vs. cushioned?
Those are great! I've really really enjoyed switching from cushioned to knurled. It seemed a bit pricey at the beginning when I bought the handles but I would definitely do it again. Much better control and feel. I have a video talking and showing how to do it if you are interested, let me find it.
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@@SelfBuilt Thanks for the prompt reply. Ended up going w/Elite USA 90's w/the knurled grips, since they didn't cost extra. Thought about getting the stage 2 upgrade but had to watch cost so maybe those will be on sale at some point in the future. Anyway, looking forward to trying them out- Love the concept w/such a small footprint vs. full dumbbell set.
@@jeremydwyer2724 Those are going to be awesome, I'm excited for you!! What a great bonus to have it come knurled. Yeah I see the expansions go on sale multiple times a year. They have been my top favorite upgrade and yeah the tiny footprint is great. I'm happy to help with any other questions if you have any. Have a great day!
What do you think of the powerblock dumbbells?
EXP USAs are shorter than the EXP 2020. If you have EXP USAs the EXP 2020 expansions will fit but you'll have a larger "lip" above the original plate. Most people that have done this are okay with that.
That is great to know! I didn't do any dimension comparisons. That might sway someone one way or the other. Thank you for sharing! 💪
Dimensions (LxWxH): ELITE USA 90: 16″ x 6″ x 6″ and ELITE EXP STAGE 3: 16″ x 6″ x 6.25″ That's a minimal difference.
@@waltkauz1978 Hey buddy! Yep. Some people get bothered by that. I probably wouldn't.
bought a pro 100 exp pair to 60 lbs and idk... they're very bulky. These are $287 on amazon rn and i'm almost thinking about ordering them to replace the pros. I feel like I need those extra handles, with the pros there is a bar in the way and I can't really do overhead tricep extensions. but how are these with hex presses? Stuck between these or rep quickdraws. I will probably get their new collab with pepin in the future and sell whatever I decide on for now.
That's a bummer that the 100 Exps seem too bulky. I was excited to see that they were heavier. There are lots of great adjustable dumbbells to choose from. I'm so surprised that mine are only $287 right now. I've done hex press with them and they have been good. I've really quite enjoyed them. You have a good point and can always sell yours if you aren't happy with them. There is always a market for gym equipment. Anything else I can help with?
@@SelfBuilt hey thanks so much for the reply! how loud are these when doing bicep work? do the plates jangle around loudly?
@@uppperkase No problem! I reply as soon as I'm able. I really don't notice any noise when curling. I normally workout with music. If I don't have any music and I shake the dumbbells I'll hear a small jangle noise. It's never been distracting for me. Do the 100 exp have any jangle to them?
cool, cool. yes, but i think its mainly from the 2.5 add ons. i’ll have to try them without them inserted when i get home. can you do forearm exercises with these?
@@uppperkase I think your right. I haven't used my inserts for a while to balance them more. The only forearm work I'm able to do with mine are hammer and reverse grip curls. Do yours come with the metal knurled grip?
$287 on amazon right now!
I didn't believe it. I just checked and that's an amazing price!!! Thank you for the update!
@@SelfBuilt The gains are coming my friend! Anytime!
@@jamesdavid6451 Great to hear! The more gains we get the better! 😀
I just scored a set of the 90 lbs powerblocks for 500
@@loganeason1150 What a DEAL!! Did you find them on sale or second hand? Amazing! 💪
@@SelfBuilt eBay lol I get a lot of my home gym stuff on eBay or marketplace
They have been very lightly used but you can’t tell at all
@@loganeason1150 I'm so excited for you! Honestly they are built like a tank and you don't have to worry about them wearing out. Mine still show no sign of wear even though I use the heck out of them! Your gym just got a major upgrade!! 💪
just got a used set for 100
@@miagee2 That's amazing!! You got a steal! I'm excited for your new gym upgrade! Did it come with the expansion packs too?
@@SelfBuilt no but it is upgradable...I have the sport 9.0
@@miagee2 Those are great! Congrats on your new gym equipment! I'm excited for you and all the new gains you unlock! 💪😁
How safe is it to hold the chambers when doing two-handed exercises? The leaflet that comes with it recommends against doing that as it may damage them.
Excellent question! I've done many different exercises holding the two chambers and haven't had any worries. I biggest thing is you have to leave enough room for your hands to fully wrap around for a good grip. Otherwise, you might be treading into dangerous territory. WIth my hand size that limits me to no more than 60lbs.