PowerBlock Elite Review – Indestructible 130 Pound Monsters

• Product: PowerBlock Elite Dumbbells (Pair)
• Price: from $280.80 (varies depending on set)
• Best Place to Buy: Amazon
• Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars

• Adjustable –  5 to 130 lbs/2.26 to 58.96 kg each
• Space Efficient – Excellent Solution for Home Gym
• Expansion Sets – 4 Available Dumbbell Stages
• Selector Pin – Combines 22, 28 or 34 Sets of Weights

Pros:

• Quick Weight Changing Mechanism – Simply pull the pin out & slide it right back in on the weight you want to use. Super easy to use & fast.
• 3 Possible Default Settings – PowerBlock Elite dumbbells come in 3 possible different settings: 50 pound set, 70 pound set & 90 pound set. Note that each has different pricing.
• 3 Expansion Kits – 50-70; 70-90; 90-130 : There are 3 possible extension kits available to expand your default 50 pound dumbbell set to 70 pound one, your 70 pound
  set to 90 pound one & your biggest possible 90 pound PowerBlock set to monstrous 130 pound one.
• Saves Up Space for Your Home Gym – Depending on how heavy set you get, PowerBlock Elite combines 22, 28 or 34 different sets of weights.
• Small Weight Increments – There are 2.5 pound increments up to first 25 pounds. Small weight increments are very beneficial, for example if you intend to use super-set type of routine in your workout that requires multiple small weight jumps.
• Saves Your Money – Great way to save money on dumbbells, the 90 pound version of PowerBlock Elite replaces up to 28 pairs of dumbbells, 56 individual dumbbells in total that is 2565 pounds of free weights. You can replace entire rack of dumbbells & it will be cheaper for you than buying dumbbells individually.
• Built Like Tank – Virtually indestructible: It’s a very sturdy yet stable & compact device, making it a reliable piece of equipment for your home gym. Dependable dumbbells for exercising for years to come.
• Flat on the Ends – Makes it easy to rest these dumbbells on your thighs between sets. Extra nice feature if you’re doing incline bench press or shoulder press: You can rest PowerBlock dumbbells on your thighs & lift them from there to start your exercise. After you’ve finished your set you can bring dumbbells back on your thighs making the whole exercise process much more comfortable, smoother & thus helps to prevent injuries.
• Great Grip, Protects Your Wrists – PowerBlock Elite dumbbells have comfortable grip & a cage-like handle area that protects both your hands & wrists. As a result you don’t have to squeeze the handle so much & it becomes effective for lifting bigger weights while supporting your grip. In that way your wrists are always in correct position & dumbbells more stable during the lift.
• Long Warranty – Manufacturer offers a 10 year home use warranty.

Cons:

• Weight Changing Pin Can be Hassle – If you’re new to this, it takes a bit practice to get it right. If you’re used to it, no problem. You must be careful to insert weight changing pin correctly into its proper, intended slot.
• Expensive – Well worth its price yet you should consider this one as an investment. If you aim to buy multiple dumbbells in one, it’s worth every penny since you get more than two dozen of dumbbells in one set.

Leg Exercises:

• Wide squats
• Calf raises
• Stationary lunges
• Stiff-leg dead lift
• Reverse lunge
• Side lunge

Abdominal Exercises:

• Ab crunch
• Reverse crunch
• Lying trunk rotation
• Twisting side crunch
• Lying leg raise

Chest Exercises:

• Flat chest press
• Incline chest press
• Flat fly
• Incline fly
• Decline chest press

Back Exercises:

• Alternating rows
• Wide row
• Dead lift

Shoulder Exercises:

• Standing shoulder press
• Lateral raise
• Seated overhead press
• Front raise
• Rear delt row
• Shrugs

Arm Exercises:

• Standing curls
• Concentration curls
• Incline bench curls
• Scott curls
• Overhead triceps extension
• Triceps kickback
• Lying triceps extension
• Hammer curls