Thanks for this post! I have the 5-90 Elite as well. Been using it for 5 years without a hitch. I have limited space so Powerblocks, bench, chinup bar, bands and folding treadmill is my entire home gym.
You are an animal. I have been debating starting a UA-cam channel for a year and your posting a video everyday. I tip my hat off to you sir. I wish you all the success in the world.
I’m the same way, love my new home gym build during the pandemic. I went through almost every single adjustable dumbbell on the market from US to China. My final set up for dumbbells for my small room is a Powerblock Personal Trainer Set that goes for 5-50lbs in 2.5 increments all solid metal (do not get the pro as it is less durable made of plastic). I also got the Ironmaster Dumbbells that go up to 100+lbs although I rarely go above 80lbs. But anything about 50lbs I’ll use the Ironmasters and they feel so solid. It takes time to adjust plates but I am ok with that as it is easier to place on the stand vs the nested weights of the heavier powerblocks or nuobells. My home gym is a part storage room and my dog room so it’s a little cramped but I make it work and I absolutely love it. One of the best purchases in my life was building this home gym. Great video, and keep it up
Your back in full light and detail!! Never had these and never felt like buying them but I did look into them, love my rubber grip hex dumbbells too much now and love to drop them.
I just purchased the Powerblock Commercial Pro 90's. I also have Ironmasters (120 lb set). My plan is to use the IM on heavy days and use the PB for the rest of the training. Best of both worlds. I enjoyed watching your long term review of them. I feel better purchasing the PB after seeing this, so thank you!
Purchased my Pro EXP set 2 months ago, all 3 stages, and they get used and abused almost every workout, love them! Space is a premium for me (approx 120sq/ft) in my apt so these work perfect! Great video sir and as always, top notch info!
I have a great assortment of dumbbells from old Milo adjustable dumbbells to vintage York roundheads to a 5-90 set of Power Blocks and I use them all. I love the versatility of having them all ..
I've never dropped a dumbbell in my life! Once, getting up, I lost my grip but caught the 90 pounds before they hit the floor. I was proud like a mother. Those were the days. Now look at me, shopping for adjustable dumbbell sets ...
I have had these power blocks, but once i upgraded the home gym I got the full set of Rep fitness rubber hex dumbbells with the fully knurled handles and lifetime warranty 💪🏼
I love the power blocks but once I knew I was never going back to a local gym, and I had the space, I pulled the trigger. Love these so much I haven't sold them
I tried to avoid the crotch shot in this video, hope I wasn't too much a thirst trap for you! HA HA....whats your take on the professional versions, worth it over the elite?
@@NoFate247 HAHAHAHA that all I was looking at 😉 and man I have the pro series and I love them but I feel like the elite are pretty much the same right?
FYI - I got the sport EXP and you can use wrist wraps with it :) also I ordered the knurled handles I mentioned below. they are on the way! I got the info from Coop and team!!
I have both the Ironmasters up to 135 for my heavy compound movements (which I absolutely love) and the Powerblock Pros for supersets, dropsets and stuff like that. I wish I went with the Elites instead. While the Pros are tight and don't rattle as much, I dislike the locking mechanism on the side. It catches onto everything! And the handles feel weird. I plan to make some knurled ones at work.
I’m trying to get dumbells that have a knurled handle cuz my hands sweat a lot, that act similar to a normal set of dumbells. Do you think the iron masters are worth the money?
@@shamon3946 the Ironmasters are definitely worth the money! They feel just like a fixed dumbbell. If you do get them, I highly recommend the heavy handle add-on. Those add balance to them and get you an additional 15lbs.
I found I had the space and went with REP! Def. grab yourself some. Let me know if you use my link so I can send you a thankyou gift as a token of my appreciation.
Everything sounds good except the price of PowerBlock increased 30% for past a year. It was $299 for the 50lbs at Feb. 2021，and it's $419 now. the stage kit prices also increased around 35%.
If you haven’t gotten them yet Amazon is selling them for around $340 right now (in the states) for the pair. Just got mine today, and they seem great so far. Came in one half destroyed box for some reason so I nearly broke my back getting them in the house, and there is some minor damages and chips, but they seem to work completely fine, and I’m going to baby them from here on out so they last forever. Plus, as of right now basically all of the other popular adjustable dumbbells are at least $400 everywhere for a new pair, and these are better than pretty much all of them.
@@NoFate247 I'm mostly beginner at this moment and mostly gonna start with 50+ lb, because I took a big break after trauma, so currently I rent a room and have a tiny space to fit them, not sure if managing plates is the way, but I like the idea to have 'real' weights, on other hand, powerblocks save space, but can't really try them to check if it's for me
I got them and love them. Are they perfect No.! But they're durable and will last a life time. I purchased a second set of handles so i don't have to keep removing the adder weights.
I have these in the 90lbs I’m thinking about swapping with a different adjustable thats more open. I’m thinking about iron master. I like noubells but I need more than 80lbs
Thank you for the review. Are there any exercises that can't be done properly with Power Blocks? Does the Power Blocks limit the range of motion compared to fixed dumbbells? Would you know where to buy rubber hex dumbbells with the fully knurled handles in Canada? Could you tell me please which type of dumbbells smell the least or at least at little bit? other than pure iron or steel. I appreciate your respond.
Range of motion is slighting limited at heavier weights. Can't do goblet squats with the power blocks but that's about it. Rep Fitness ships to Canada now so def. check them out (their dumbbells dont smell, at least when I got them they didn't) www.repfitness.com/#5f3b28f9517b0
I own the PB Elite model to 90lbs. They're really good but not great. Range of motion is not really limited. But exercises that require two hand grips are not possible. I can't do Triceps extensions, Pullovers, and Goblet squats. Worse I bought the kettle gryp handle to do KB Swing but it won't fit the powerblocks. But I still like them and recommend them.
If you get the 70 lbs and 90lbs extensions, does it jump from 50 to 70 then to 90, or can you increase in increments of 5 lbs… like 55, 60, 65, 70, etc.?
Hate these things. Instantly make me feel like Im in a Marriott Courtyard gym circa 2006. Considered getting a pair at pandemic start, but opted for the straight dumbbells route.
Most of the time when I go to the gym I use dumbells, bench press, and squat. Really just a regular 30 year old trying to get in shape and maintain. Not trying to be a hardcore bodybuilder. Is something like a punching bag worth the space for cardio? I can't afford the airbike WITH the dumbells at the moment so I'm choosing the dumbells.
Are you considering interchangeable dumbbells for your home gym?
Power Blocks: amzn.to/3jTNJxn
If my house was on fire, I'd grab my powerblock elites on the way out
Maybe the kids first but this is definitely before the wife 😂😂😂
Don't forget the yoga mat and spandex suit. I never do. Lol.
Farmers carry workout while escaping.
@@vangthao4624 We train so we can save our our training equipment in an emergency. :D
Well, yeah
Thanks for this post! I have the 5-90 Elite as well. Been using it for 5 years without a hitch. I have limited space so Powerblocks, bench, chinup bar, bands and folding treadmill is my entire home gym.
That sounds like a solid setup!!! Fundamentals win games
You are an animal. I have been debating starting a UA-cam channel for a year and your posting a video everyday. I tip my hat off to you sir. I wish you all the success in the world.
Thanks for subscribing!!! Let me know if you have any questions
best darn workout invention ever. love them for over 20 years
They definitely last
I’m the same way, love my new home gym build during the pandemic. I went through almost every single adjustable dumbbell on the market from US to China. My final set up for dumbbells for my small room is a Powerblock Personal Trainer Set that goes for 5-50lbs in 2.5 increments all solid metal (do not get the pro as it is less durable made of plastic). I also got the Ironmaster Dumbbells that go up to 100+lbs although I rarely go above 80lbs. But anything about 50lbs I’ll use the Ironmasters and they feel so solid. It takes time to adjust plates but I am ok with that as it is easier to place on the stand vs the nested weights of the heavier powerblocks or nuobells. My home gym is a part storage room and my dog room so it’s a little cramped but I make it work and I absolutely love it. One of the best purchases in my life was building this home gym. Great video, and keep it up
Thanks so much for watching and subscribing. I completely agree. I've got all regular dumbells now but still keeping my power blocks!
Your back in full light and detail!! Never had these and never felt like buying them but I did look into them, love my rubber grip hex dumbbells too much now and love to drop them.
Yeah if you have the space for individual then definitely go with the Hex
@@NoFate247
MC TITAN has infinite space, in his head lol
Appreciate the one year reviews, helps to look long term at an item
I have the ellite 90 have used them for years. Power Block now sells a knurled handle for this series.
I saw that!! Definitely worth looking into if you are a power block owner
I just purchased the Powerblock Commercial Pro 90's. I also have Ironmasters (120 lb set). My plan is to use the IM on heavy days and use the PB for the rest of the training. Best of both worlds. I enjoyed watching your long term review of them. I feel better purchasing the PB after seeing this, so thank you!
Thanks so much for watching and subscribing. Let me know how you like the power blocks
Purchased my Pro EXP set 2 months ago, all 3 stages, and they get used and abused almost every workout, love them! Space is a premium for me (approx 120sq/ft) in my apt so these work perfect! Great video sir and as always, top notch info!
Thanks for watching and subscribing. Can't beat the space Savings
My favorite dumbbells of all time! LOVE my PowerBlocks!
Which version do you have?
@@NoFate247 I have the Pro Sport expanded version 5-90 pounds each
I have a great assortment of dumbbells from old Milo adjustable dumbbells to vintage York roundheads to a 5-90 set of Power Blocks and I use them all. I love the versatility of having them all ..
Versatility is KEY to not getting board
I do agree I have Bowflex 1090s and I like them and they work despite being bulky. However I would like to upgrade to individual pairs in the future.
If you have the space and money definitely do it you won't regret it
I've never dropped a dumbbell in my life! Once, getting up, I lost my grip but caught the 90 pounds before they hit the floor. I was proud like a mother. Those were the days. Now look at me, shopping for adjustable dumbbell sets ...
Oh times they are a changing.
I'm lucky to have a 24 hour gym like a mile from home, but I keep watching videos about adjustable dumbbells.
yeah hard to turn down a gym that close to home!
Great review!
@@babygiantbarbell1014 really? Glad you liked it
@@NoFate247 yes. I preferred it in all honesty
I have had these power blocks, but once i upgraded the home gym I got the full set of Rep fitness rubber hex dumbbells with the fully knurled handles and lifetime warranty 💪🏼
I love the power blocks but once I knew I was never going back to a local gym, and I had the space, I pulled the trigger. Love these so much I haven't sold them
That's a no brainer if you have the money and space. For me, I just finished my home gym, and 90lb urethane PB's have been awesome
@@preston0808 do those have a knurled handle? Or just the commercial series?
@@Mariners4405 it's a type of rubber. It's been good, though I haven't gone super heavy yet or used them in the summertime
My babies!! Greatest dumbbells
I tried to avoid the crotch shot in this video, hope I wasn't too much a thirst trap for you! HA HA....whats your take on the professional versions, worth it over the elite?
@@NoFate247 HAHAHAHA that all I was looking at 😉 and man I have the pro series and I love them but I feel like the elite are pretty much the same right?
FYI - I got the sport EXP and you can use wrist wraps with it :) also I ordered the knurled handles I mentioned below. they are on the way! I got the info from Coop and team!!
That's awesome!!!! Are you excited for them?
powerblock, i love this bad boy
They are great! Do you have the extensions?
I have both the Ironmasters up to 135 for my heavy compound movements (which I absolutely love) and the Powerblock Pros for supersets, dropsets and stuff like that. I wish I went with the Elites instead. While the Pros are tight and don't rattle as much, I dislike the locking mechanism on the side. It catches onto everything! And the handles feel weird. I plan to make some knurled ones at work.
Oh definitely send me photos if you make the knurled ones! Nofate247@gmail.com
I’m trying to get dumbells that have a knurled handle cuz my hands sweat a lot, that act similar to a normal set of dumbells. Do you think the iron masters are worth the money?
@@shamon3946 I've never tried the IM, if you have the space have you thought of just getting Dumbbells and building up your collection?
@@shamon3946 the Ironmasters are definitely worth the money! They feel just like a fixed dumbbell. If you do get them, I highly recommend the heavy handle add-on. Those add balance to them and get you an additional 15lbs.
@@NoFate247 I made them and just sent you pictures.
Currently have the same exact powerblocks. Looking to upgrade to the rep fully knurled dumbbells soon!
I found I had the space and went with REP! Def. grab yourself some. Let me know if you use my link so I can send you a thankyou gift as a token of my appreciation.
Three minutes into the video and I’m still waiting for this guy to actually review the product. UA-cam sucks now.
You were so close keep going
That’s what she said
@@mikekratzer1 😂😂😂😂
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You ever use the power blocks
@@NoFate247 I never have bro. Have a few pair of dumbbells at the house. But, normally just workout at the gym lol
Great review. Really useful thanks!
Really appreciate that! Helps let me know what content people enjoy and want to see more of
Everything sounds good except the price of PowerBlock increased 30% for past a year. It was $299 for the 50lbs at Feb. 2021，and it's $419 now. the stage kit prices also increased around 35%.
Steel went up, demand, inflation... Sucks but it's where we are in 2022.
@@NoFate247 I bought 45LBS Olympic weights back in 2016 and they were $30CAD +tax and now they are $50-$100+
If you haven’t gotten them yet Amazon is selling them for around $340 right now (in the states) for the pair. Just got mine today, and they seem great so far. Came in one half destroyed box for some reason so I nearly broke my back getting them in the house, and there is some minor damages and chips, but they seem to work completely fine, and I’m going to baby them from here on out so they last forever. Plus, as of right now basically all of the other popular adjustable dumbbells are at least $400 everywhere for a new pair, and these are better than pretty much all of them.
Can't decide between iron masters and powerblocks.. so hard
Yeah I would probably go iron masters if you want to go heavy often
@@NoFate247 I'm mostly beginner at this moment and mostly gonna start with 50+ lb, because I took a big break after trauma, so currently I rent a room and have a tiny space to fit them, not sure if managing plates is the way, but I like the idea to have 'real' weights, on other hand, powerblocks save space, but can't really try them to check if it's for me
I have IronMaster dumbbells and like them as they have knurled handles and can go past 150 pounds each.
Nice! How long have you had them?
@@NoFate247 About three years.
I got them and love them. Are they perfect No.! But they're durable and will last a life time.
I purchased a second set of handles so i don't have to keep removing the adder weights.
Nice!!!! Thanks for watching and thanks for your feedback
I prefer the Sport because the handle opening doesn't have the bars blocking the way.
Thts good to know. How heavy does the sport get to?
@@NoFate247 The same, 90. I've got the whole kit now.
I have these in the 90lbs I’m thinking about swapping with a different adjustable thats more open. I’m thinking about iron master. I like noubells but I need more than 80lbs
Iron masters are great I hear
Those def. look quick to change out
Checking in! Do they make that much noise? I wonder if the Pro version is really worth the $150 extra. Are they usable in an apartment for example?
They don't make any noise imo. I definitely don't think you need the pro version
I love my power block elites
How long have you had them
@@NoFate247 about the same as you, almost four years now. maybe longer. They def hold up super well.
@@lopievidsuck do the 4 outside bars get annoying?
@@Raining_Potatoes Personally i don’t notice them at all
I'm just here to see what should I buy hehehe
What have you narrowed it down to
Thank you for the review.
Are there any exercises that can't be done properly with Power Blocks?
Does the Power Blocks limit the range of motion compared to fixed dumbbells?
Would you know where to buy rubber hex dumbbells with the fully knurled handles in Canada?
Could you tell me please which type of dumbbells smell the least or at least at little bit? other than pure iron or steel.
I appreciate your respond.
Range of motion is slighting limited at heavier weights. Can't do goblet squats with the power blocks but that's about it. Rep Fitness ships to Canada now so def. check them out (their dumbbells dont smell, at least when I got them they didn't) www.repfitness.com/#5f3b28f9517b0
I own the PB Elite model to 90lbs. They're really good but not great. Range of motion is not really limited. But exercises that require two hand grips are not possible. I can't do Triceps extensions, Pullovers, and Goblet squats. Worse I bought the kettle gryp handle to do KB Swing but it won't fit the powerblocks. But I still like them and recommend them.
On Amazon now on sale for $649.99
Dang that's higher than I thought
I have a set that is over 20 years old.
Still going strong?
Yes no issues. Have a bench from them the same age that has help up very well.
Bought powerblocks because of this video. Considering an unsubscribe for the sake of my finances 😂
Thanks for the great content.
Lol sorry, will try to bash a few products next so you don't take that credit card hit
If you get the 70 lbs and 90lbs extensions, does it jump from 50 to 70 then to 90, or can you increase in increments of 5 lbs… like 55, 60, 65, 70, etc.?
You can increase in all the increments
I have the 125lbs ones. Do they still make the 175 pounders?
No afraid not
Hate these things. Instantly make me feel like Im in a Marriott Courtyard gym circa 2006. Considered getting a pair at pandemic start, but opted for the straight dumbbells route.
Clearly straight dumbbells are the way to go if you have the space and funds. What type did you get?
Hey man I'm only working with an empty bedroom we don't use. Home is a bit small. Other than this what other equipment do you recommend?
Adjustable bench for sure to go with the dumbbells
What type of training do you do
Most of the time when I go to the gym I use dumbells, bench press, and squat. Really just a regular 30 year old trying to get in shape and maintain. Not trying to be a hardcore bodybuilder. Is something like a punching bag worth the space for cardio? I can't afford the airbike WITH the dumbells at the moment so I'm choosing the dumbells.
@@NoFate247 I do have a squat rack with plates already too
I’m working my way thought athlean x AX-1 and I really want these. Any clue when they go on sale?
They don't go on sale often. But check the links in the description to see what the prices are. Did you check fb market place
I have not. So I should just go ahead and fork out the cash
You won't regret it
@@NoFate247 I caved and bought them. $345 on amazon for the 5-50 EXP 2020 model. Expandable to 90
NICE let me know what you think of them when you get them in!
I use antique York and milo barbells from the 1930s
Exactly they last forever
Is it a price for each ?
No the pair
Im getting the power blocks because shoutout Minecraft
Nice
I wish you demonstrated with different exercises.
I will do that in the next video
I still have these. the 90 pounders... ill never part with them.. never
Mine aren't going anywhere. What type of training do you do
21st thumbs up 👍 🏋🏋🏋
Appreciate it
Couple thing I don't like about the powerblocks: bare metal models and the gay rainbow color codes.
Those gays wrecked the rainbow for everyone 🌈