PowerBlockReviews of powerblock.com

The good: very well designed, compact, good customer service The less good: I bought the U33 starter set. I am just starting out with strength training and was happy to see a weight range of 3-21 lbs. What I understood after getting the blocks is that to adjust the weight in 1-2 lb. increments, you need to insert and remove 1 or 2 bullets. This is not practical to do during a workout. If I leave the bullets out, I have 3, 7, and 11 lbs. (or more) to choose from. The 4 lb. jump is a little too much for me at this point. To jump from 7 to 8, I have to pull out the handle and insert 1 bullet. To jump from 7 to 9, I have to insert both bullets. If I want to go from 9 to 11 lbs., I have to remove both bullets. I will keep the blocks because I plan on being able to lift heavier going forward, but for now, inserting and removing the bullets is a hassle for adjusting in 1-2 lb. increments.

I own a pair of Powerblock Elite 90's stages 1 and 2. These Dumbbells are amazing. For me they have changed the way I workout. Previously when using plate loaded Olympic Dumbbells I could not vary the weight very much as workouts would take too long. Now I can properly warm up and take smaller increments and even try a weight that may be too heavy without having to worry about the time impact. This has lead to much better workouts. The other thing I have to say is that the other great thing about these Dumbbells is the width. They are not very wide so exercises like curls, reverse curls, bench, overhead press all have a more natural feeling motion as opposed to using wider Dumbbells.

Get over any worry about the seeming initial high cost of dumbbells: These goods are 100% worth it. I ordered mine online, from a third party, and while the order was completed at last with no issues, Powerblock directly fielded a reply to some concerns and delays which did occur during the transaction with the third party seller. That is a major plus. The price is in line with the fact one is buying something which is unique and makes the workouts more efficient and saves space. I love the product greatly and all is suburb with the items I bought. I had to write and tell Powerblock how much I was pleased with their Sport 9.0 (90 lb per hand adjustable dumbbell line) models and here is some of what I wrote to them: "I do have the Ironmaster kettlebells and Super Bench with add ons. I love those very much and even got a second set of their kettlebells. I did not want to get their dumbells since it seemed too slow to change poundages.I was using normal dumbells for a long time. I am so glad I got yours at last! Wow. I was put off, and hence did not by any adjustable set from any maker, for a few years by comments I now find were unfounded. Some say you could not use fatgrips with Powerblocks. Some said it was like having your hand in a cage when lifting. Well, the Sport 9.0 fit the fatgrips and there is no restriction. In fact I think the Powerblocks feel better! I liken them in part to some Ishi Sashi (Stone Padlocks) style dumbells, yet with the bonus of being adjustable. Powerblocks are super with no real downside. I adore my purchase! I am thrilled to have gotten these and I thank you guys for making such an inventive project. I can put it this way: If Leonardo da Vinci had made dumbells, he would have made Powerblock! " I am more then happy with the item. The PRICE is fair for what you get and I will enjoy the benefit from this workout equipment for decades to come. I wish I had gotten mine set about five years sooner. These are the dumbbells I will be using from now on. Thank you Powerblock!

Great product and swift delivery. I like how easy they are to adjust as well as how they feel. Best adjustable dumbbells out there.

The staff at PowerBlock has been incredible to work with. From Jay Vollmer's willingness to get on our radio show to the people that create the innovative products that are shared with the fitness industry, I have enjoyed my overall PowerBlock experience. The residential and commercial dumbbells can have a place in all training environments, large or small and growing or established. Delivery has been quick. The stands look great. The benches always get a positive reaction. The various sizes of both dumbbells and kettleblocks have been well received by our clients and athletes. In our training environment, each dumbbell set is strategically placed between machines and at squat racks to add exercise variety at an arms length. The PowerBlock dumbbells have been a great addition to our already large selection of traditional and custom dumbbells.

UPS messed up my delivery and when I contacted powerblock regarding my problem they were quick to help out and resend my product the next day. The actual powerblocks are everything you would expect. I can easily move from 15 lbs up to 90 lbs with minimal time and effort. Best of all it cleans up nicely having only 2 dumbells to rack. So far I'm loving this product. Going to get the kettle bell soon.

Where do I start? Let's face it the price is great, the form function and feel are even better. I use a set of the U-90 almost every day. They take up the space of one pair of dumbbell but function as more than 20 pairs. When they rest on my knees before I lean back on a bench to do a press, the flat urethane coating sits comfortably rather than hexes that would give me a Charlie horse. They are well balanced, don't have paint that chips in my eyes when doing over head exercise like a fly. And best of all their hand grips are comfortable. Hate traveling and using a regular dumbbell now.

As good as the day I bought them. Read that title again. These Original 50 PowerBlocks have delivered beyond expectation. Can't say the same for the two pair of Bowflex Selectec dumb bells that seized up before I was awaked to the simplicity and quality that is Powerblock.