#Powerblock the block pro#
#Powerblock the block series#

Ya, not all plastic is crap, but there's no way I'd spend a grand on them given the durability worries and the ugly locking mechanism.The Personal Trainer Set is a hybrid set utilizing the weight stack from the Personal Set and the handles of the Elite Set. I don't drop them either, but I do something set them down a little hard. Over 90 the gaps are odd and the locking system is clugy. I see how a low weight set of PBs might be nice for people who do drop sets or supersets, moving from curls to flys or something like that. Quick change might be worth that tradeoff for a lot of people.Īh. With the powerblocks I guess you would just have to be careful to avoid those situations. Personally I don't think I've ever dropped a dumbbell in training, although I realize that in certain situations that might be the safest way to fail a lift. I don't necessarily believe that plastic=crap or that anything that can't be dropped is a piece of shit. The home set is closer to the ironmaster pricing but still more expensive:Īs far as droppability, I've seen YouTube reviewers that claim the Urethane powerblocks can be dropped, but they aren't warrantied for drops from greater than 1 foot so not sure if I believe it. The ones you linked are their 'commercial' line. And the smooth side makes getting them up friendly on the thighs. They are faster and easier to change than spin locks. But they are slower to change than blocks. They are pretty, durable, and have a lifetime guarantee. If you get the table and 75 set, the pricing is a little different. You can't get the 120 without the 75 first. If you just get the 45 set, you have to buy the 75, and then you have to buy the 120. The Ironmaster pricing is a little confusing. But quick change and low clutter would be nice. And the weird box around the hand thing seems odd. I wouldn't spend that kind of money on something that would break if I dropped it. Fit and store 1-inch weight plates, adjustable dumbbells, power blocks, and the classic fixed. Why would anyone spend $1400 on plastic? Surely you can get this cheaper elsewhere. Best overall: Powerblock, 199 available on Amazon. I don't like the bowflex because they rattle and don't feel very solid, and they are huge even when you're only using light weight because of how they are designed. Price is similar, ironmasters are actually cheaper I think, at least for the 120lb set. One is more durable and feels/looks just like a real commercial dumbbell while the other is much faster to change weights. To me ironmaster and powerblock are the two to pick between. Lol the Ironmaster are not in the same category as power blocks or bowflex

Hence, I'm going to also order some power hooks (different company). I also heard some fellows say that when dumbbells get to 70 pounds or more getting them into position can become a real pain in the butt, particularly if you are a solo lifter.

#Powerblock the block series#

I got a pair of 100lb dumbbells that I bought at 50 cents a pound a year ago and I about died getting them into my workout area, so for my young ass the classic series at 90lbs each will be enough.

The most weight you can get with the classic series is 90lbs, but the urethane series goes to 125lbs. I'm about to order the next stage (50-70lbs). I don't drop dumbbells and/or, barbells because I never go to absolute failure, so I don't know how they would respond to a drop test. FYI: I have big paws and I have no trouble with the blocks. PowerBlocks are adjustable dumbbells that are simple to use. In 1993, PowerBlock was founded in Owatonna, MN.

#Powerblock the block pro#

I like that the blocks are space saving, they are easy to increment at 2.5lb intervals (using adder blocks that come with the set), they are quick and easy to change weight and, the stand makes handling them so much easier. Power Block Pro EXP Stage 2 Kit 50-70 lbs. My wife gave me the starter Classic PowerBlock (50lb per block) set and stand for Christmas 2017. Caveat: I am and will always consider myself a novice lifter and I'm young.