#POWERBLOCK ELITE SERIES#

The build is well thought through, and what’s nice to see is a weight range stacking system, it makes the dumbbells compact, and because they don’t have a standard length handle such as the bracket system, the dumbbell only increases in length when extra weight is added. They recommend only a 6″ – 12″ drop is ok but to be honest, at this price, I don’t think I would even risk dropping these from any height. Will the construction of the Powerblocks affect you’re training? Well, Powerblock’s official stance is they will survive a drop or two from a height but nothing more. However, compared to adjustable sets such as the Bowflex or Corefitness the amount of plastic used in the Powerblocks is minimal. Still, it seems almost unavoidable to the makers of new school adjustable dumbbells like this, apart from the Ironmaster, which is of all-metal construction. It’s never a great idea to stick heavy metal and plastic together, especially with a product that’s going to take some beating and is more than likely to be dropped. If you are used to training with fixed weight hex dumbbells or something similar, be aware you cannot drop or throw around a pair like this because they will break. Still, as with most of the new sets of adjustable dumbbells, they are made with plastic parts.

You can be sure to trust they have researched their products thoroughly to give you the best possible piece of kit for the money.īuilt primarily to last, the Powerblock dumbbells reflect this with their 10 yr warranty, which is quite impressive for a set of adjustable dumbbells. They have a wealth of experience in the home gym industry. Powerblock has been producing adjustable dumbbells for the past 25 yrs. They’re built to last, have a wide weight range, and even if you opt to buy the lower weight, elite 50’s and grow out of them, there’s the option to buy the expansion packs to turn them into the ’70s and ’90s as seen in the video below. I’m happy to report you will not find many better adjustable dumbbells than the Powerblock’s elites. When looking for a pair of adjustable dumbbells, you need to take into consideration weight range, durability, speed of adjustment, and most importantly – does the adjustable dumbbell pair have the natural feel of a fixed weight dumbbell? This will let me review the range as a whole rather than individual pairs.

#POWERBLOCK ELITE SERIES#

The Elite series is available in three different weight capacities: Elite 50, Elite 70, and Elite 90, the end number being the weight range of that particular pair of dumbbells.Īll the pairs are primarily built the same apart from the selected weight range.

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