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| PowerBlock Personal Adjustable 5 to 45-Pounds per Dumbbell Set | 
 enlarge | Brand: PowerBlock
Category: Sports
List Price: $338.00
Buy New: $256.05
You Save: $81.95 (24%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 3555
Shipping Weight (lbs): 90
Dimensions (in): 12 x 6 x 6
MPN: PB-0002
Model: Personal Set 5-45 lbs per hand
UPC: 181381000039
EAN: 0181381000039
ASIN: B000A6QINW
Release Date: October 15, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Pair of adjustable dumbbell weights for efficient, cost-effective strength training | | • | Adjusts from 5 to 45 pounds in 5-pound increments (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 45 pounds) | | • | Selector pin lets you change weights easily, just like with weight stack at the gym | | • | More compact and balanced than traditional dumbbells; padded handle for wrist protection | | • | Offers maximum weight of 45 pounds per hand; limited 10-year warranty |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The only dumbbell system that can expand to meet your strength needs, PowerBlock dumbbells are the most versatile and effective exercise tool ever developed for strength training. PowerBlocks work intuitively. Rather than requiring you to buy a room full of dumbbells, PowerBlocks act just like a weight stack at the gym, with a weight handle that fits inside the first weight, which fits inside the second, which fits inside the third, etc. When you want to change weights, you simply move the weight selector pin into the appropriate slot and you're set. As you lift the core, all the weights above the selector pin are lifted at the same time, turning your 3-pound dumbbell into a 6-pound dumbbell, or your 6-pound dumbbell into a 12-pound dumbbell. Not only is the system remarkably easy to use, but it's also cost- and space-efficient, as a single pair of dumbbells can do the work of dozens. This pair of 45x5 dumbbells, for instance, adjusts from 5 to 45 pounds in 5-pound increments (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 45 pounds), in effect doing the job of 18 individual weights. Even better, the weights are more compact and balanced than traditional dumbbells, with a padded handle that protects people with weak wrists. Best of all, the free weights are terrific whether you're trying to build muscle mass, firm and tone your physique, or get rid of unwanted body fat. The adjustable set offers a maximum weight of 45 pounds per hand and carries a limited 10-year warranty.
Product Description
Personal PowerBlock Dumbbell Weight Set (5 to 45 lbs in 5 lbs increments) The Personal PowerBlock Dumbbell set (Shown on optional Personal Stand) adjusts from 5 to 45 lbs in 5 lb increments (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 lbs) in each hand. This set has a maximum weight of 45 lbs per hand and can be expanded up to 60 lbs per hand with the optional Power Block Personal Plus Handle Set (Optional Item, please call for details). It replaces 9 pair or 18 fixed dumbbells that would have a combined weight of 450 lbs. PowerBlock Dumbbells are the world's best dumbbells. Why? PowerBlock Dumbbells are perfectly balanced. They are the heaviest, most compact and easiest to use quick change dumbbell. PowerBlock is the only dumbbell system that can expand to meet your strength needs. Start with a 48 lb set (SportBlock), expand to 90 lbs (Personal PowerBlock Set), expand again to 120 lbs (Personal Plus PowerBlock \ Set). Dumbbells are the most versatile and effective exercise tool ever developed for strength training. Now you can have rapid access to a whole rack of dumbbells at home in the space of just 1 pair! How do you get up to 37 pairs of dumbbells in 18" x 22" of space? PowerBlock! The Powerblock Dumbbells are non-returnable
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| Customer Reviews: Read 22 more reviews...
 Dumbbells are the Kings of Fitness November 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
You should always workout with free weights, as they allow you to use the natural free-range of motion, stabilizer muscles, and proper posture.
There is absolutely no reason you should work out on machines unless you are a complete beginner or injured. Machines are great for safety, but not much else.
If you are going to invest in a dumbbell set, get the ones that go to 50 pounds at the minimum. Everything else is just a waste. You will outgrow your old weights as you constantly and consistently work out.
If dumbbell sets are too expensive for you, then consider joining a gym for $20 a month or getting 3 dumbbell weights (10 pounds, 25 pounds, and 50 pounds).
There is no need to even invest in a dumbbell set until your bodyweight exercises and stability exercises become too easy (over 100 push-ups, 20 pull-ups, and 6 minute miles). Until then, use your body weight! It's cheaper, faster, and easier.
If you don't feel the burn after 10 repetitions, you are doing the exercise wrong. In all exercises, it is the eccentric portion of the exercise that builds muscle. Do the exercise in a smooth, controlled fashion with a 3 concentric and 6 eccentric count. Squeeze at the peak of the motion to get that extra pump.
As in all exercises, make sure to keep your wrists straight and check your posture with these seven vital points: feet hips-width apart and pointed straight ahead; knees slightly bent; pelvis at perfect middle, as if you are sitting at a bar stool; stomach tight, but not flexed; chest straight and aligned on top of ribs; shoulders parallel to ribs; and neck straight on top of body
Well-crafted, reliable, easy to use November 16, 2008
I would highly recommend Powerblocks to anyone who is looking for a compact, convenient, and sturdy adjustable dumbbell set. They are less expensive than Bowflex products, and they have less fine parts that could be damaged. My only concern with the Powerblocks was the setup of having your hands inside the weight chamber. However, that concern has been completely assuaged. They are comfortable and easily used with a range of exercises.
Great compromise September 7, 2008
Wanted dumbbells for home use, but not a separate pair for every 5-pound increment (would require more space, have to build a rack for them, out of place in multi-purpose room, etc.). The PowerBlocks give me 5 to 45 lbs. per dumbbell, change easily in seconds, have even weight distribution with padding around wrists, stay securely attached, and are easily stored when not in use. No complaints.
 Great workout and save space as well July 30, 2008
The PowerBlock dumbbell set is great for someone like me who lives in an apartment and has limited space. I get a full range of motion and the pins stay in place very securely so I never worry about having the weights above my head. Sometimes the weights get stuck when lowering them into the unused plates, but if you keep it straight when you lower it there is no problem. I think the carpet allows them to move so I may get the tray or get some kind of hard surface to keep them from tilting. Otherwise a great product that performs perfectly!
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Fantastic product and service July 4, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I got my powerblocks in only a few days after ordering with super saver shipping. I started using them and right away I could see they were solidly built and I would not have the same issue with weights falling off with other selector dumbbells I heard horror stories about.
I did notice a small crack in the selector pin that was mainly a cosmetic issue. I called the support number and was quickly greeted by a support agent. After confirming the issue, he said there was a new pin on the way and sure enough there it was about two days later.
Overall great product and service experience.
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