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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%)
New (8) from $256.05
Avg. Customer Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 4084
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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| Customer Reviews:
 Excellent Product May 27, 2008
I bought the PowerBlock because I did not want to have a bunch of dumbells sitting around my house. I could not be more pleased. The PowerBlocks look unusual but I did not notice any difference between the PowerBlock or a set of regular dumbells. The adjustable pins slow you down a little bit if you're doing some circuit training but that is the only gripe that I have. Overall, an excellent product at a cheaper price than the competition.
 Powerblock Personal Works for me May 23, 2008
Powerblock Personal / Plus
Pros:
Solid, well constructed, quick weight change design.
Selector pin never loosens or requires mid work out tightening like other adjustables.
Although plates shift slightly when in motion I've never worried about the system failing.
10 Year warranty, made in the USA.
Truly portable with no need for a cradle or stand.
Despite other users complaints the Personal Plus handle upgrade works fine for me. The welded plates are so thin you would have to have monster hands for this to be an issue.
If you've ever looked at these on auctions sites or classifieds, they really hold their value.
Cons:
Plates do make a clanging noise when in motion.
Changing plates when you are really fatigued can be a challenge if you don't get the selector pin exactly straight.
Don't expect a fancy work out DVD or exercise chart, you just get a black and white instruction manual. I suggest the laminated posters.
Putting your hand into a rectangular box does take some getting used to.
Get the job done and a good value May 18, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
These powerblocks work as advertised. I preferred the bowflex adjustable dumbells due to the way their adjustment mechanisms work, but they were considerably more expensive and require the use of a base. These powerblocks work well overal and seem to be very well constructed. The magnetic pin mechanism works well, although sometimes it seems awkward inserting them, especially when the insert location is near the bottom of the blocks. Once the pins are inserted, the blocks are very reliable and stable. I've never experienced dropped or partially connected weights, which is something that can occur on the similarly priced weider adjustable dumbells.
Powerblock convert May 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
We bought these because my partner and I have very different strength levels and needs. We have individual weights all around the house and it was getting crazy. Now we just have the powerblocks and they work well for this purpose. They are a bit unwieldy to change the weight on (the Bowflex ones seemed better on this) and the square shape takes some getting used to, but in general we are highly satisfied with the purchase. We didn't get the stand, but we would highly recommend it.
The best overall option out there May 5, 2008
I researched ways to have some home workout equipment that would be small enough to fit in my studio apartment while also providing the maximum benefit for the price.
These fit the bill perfectly. Adjusting the weight amount is seriously a 5 second process. It could not be easier.
I've heard good things about the Ironmaster dumbbells, but those are much more expensive than the Blocks. I highly recommend getting the stand for these, as it makes them more usable.
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