POWERBLOCK Sport 24

Product Information

You can adjust each dumbbell from 10 to 50 pounds, in 10-pound increments, which is great if you're only looking to replace five sets of weights. But if you're a beginner who wants to progress at a slower pace, we recommend FitRx's Adjustable Dumbbells that adjust in 2.5-pound increments from 5 to 52.5 pounds. With that being said, we did find this ProForm pair to be super simple to adjust with just the turn of a handle. These adjustable dumbbells were also tested in our Lab and while they didn't make our final list of recommendations, they are a solid option. Although these dumbbells don't ship assembled, it took us less than five minutes to fully assemble them, without needing any tools. Like the Bowflex weights, Core Home Fitness' Adjustable Dumbbells are simple to use. We were able to easily adjust the weights from exercise to exercise with a simple twist of the handles. However, we still think the Bowflex pair is superior for adjustability because it adjusts in 2.5-pound increments up to 25 pounds and offers 15 weights in one, while this pair adjusts in 5-pound increments and only offers users 10 weights in one. The papababe Adjustable Dumbbells are super space-saving due to the included connector bar that lets you configure them into a barbell but they are difficult to adjust between exercises. The Stage 1 set (5-50 lbs) and Stage 2 set (5-70 lbs) can of course be upgraded later to get the full 90 lb capacity by getting the Stage 2 expansion kit (50-70 lbs) and Stage 3 expansion kit (70-90 lbs) separately.

Since the handle is in the middle of the dumbbell and is surrounded by the pinned weight, it does have a few limitations. For example, you won't be able to do certain exercises such as the dumbbell pull-over for the lats and the double-arm overhead extension for the triceps because you can't hold the weight as you should for those movements. I’m looking to get my first set of adjustable weights and considering the PB (other contender is the Core Fitness set). For the PBs, since this is my first set and I’m reluctant to commit until I know I’ll truly use them, wondering if an older used model of PB would be a good start. That being said, if I’m looking to get a used model, it seems like a U90 50lb set would be the way to go? Any other thoughts on models I should consider/look for? Thanks for the reply. Is the Elite 90 expandable to 125 with the kit? Or are the “commercial” lines the only ones that can be expanded beyond 90 lbs now. Reply Pro 90 Commercial Set: The Pro 90 Commercial Set comes with 90 lbs max capacity per dumbbell. It is not expandable. It’s overall more durable so it can handle rougher commercial gym use conditions. However, because these are likely to be used in tougher settings, they have a shorter 1-year commercial warranty, as opposed to the 5-year limited home use warranty that the Pro EXP has.

PowerBlock vs. Bowflex: Which Is Best?

to 4.7 stars: These dumbbells are excellent—they might have minor flaws, but we still recommend them. But, like anything else, these aren’t perfect. They won’t feel like traditional dumbbells, and the handle might be a little uncomfortable for some people. The handle on the Elite Series has a straight, cylindrical feel. It’s more boxed in than the Sport Series. The Elite Series is still made in the USA and is one of the best value adjustable dumbbells on the market, in my opinion. Pro Series

It’s difficult for me to choose a clear-cut winner between the Elite 90 and the Sports EXP Stage 3. It’s pretty much a tie… It has an open handle / “wedge” design. This gives your wrist and forearm more range of motion. And it makes it more comfortable if your forearms is up against the side of the handle since you don’t have the plastic edge digging in. Thanks to the textured handle, we found the dumbbell fairly easy to grip with dry hands. But when testing with wet hands, the metal handle of the dumbbell started sliding a bit in our hands. If you're someone who tends to get sweaty when exercising, you may want to opt to use these with weightlifting gloves to maintain a good grip throughout your workout. Widely acclaimed as the world’s best adjustable dumbbells, their unique modular construction is the only system that can expand to match your increasing strength, meaning you no longer need dozens of cast iron weights to achieve a comprehensive workout.

Lifting with PowerBlocks 

Increments achieved: 2.5 (adder weight), 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 17.5, 20, 25, 27.5, 30, 35, 37.5, 40, 45, 47.5, 50, 55, 57.5, 60, 65, 67.5, 70, 75, 77.5, 80, 85, 87.5 and 90 lbs per hand The BowFlex SelectTech adjustable dumbbell is easier to operate because you adjust a dial to change the weights. The dials can be turned in either direction. You have to make sure the numbers are the same on both ends of the weight before removing it from the stand. One thing that trips up many people about the handles is that they are caged in, which isn’t the most ergonomic thing in the world. On some movements, the bars hit your wrists. This isn’t a dealbreaker for me, but it’s worth noting. Durability

The Ativafit Adjustable Dumbbell has a small weight range that is good for beginner lifters but comes as a single dumbbell rather than a set. Both sets go up to 90 lbs per dumbbell. This is plenty of weight for the vast majority of lifters on the vast majority of exercises. Each model has its own positives and negatives, described below, which makes choosing between the two such a difficult decision.The color bands on the rails correspond with the weight chart on the handle to show what will be selected. There are two swappable pairs of handles (5 lbs & 10 lbs) and no adder weights. Changing the weight is even faster on this set because you don’t have to take the time to insert or remove the adder weights. You change the selector pin setting and/or swap the handles.