POWERBLOCK Elite EXP Adjustable Dumbbells, Sold in Pairs

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Only the Elite USA and a couple of the Commercial Pro sets (i.e. Commercial Pro 90 and 50) have a straight handle. These are essentially the standard Pros but kitted with premium materials worth being used in a commercial gym. If you want adder weights, which allows you to not only achieve weight increments as small as 2.5 lbs, but also to have a lighter starting weight of 5 lbs. Remember, Sport 50 doesn’t have adder weights, which means it starts at 10 lbs and goes up in larger 5 lb increments.

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For this reason, you'll often experience higher calorie burns during your workout using dumbbells and will see better improvements in your agility and strength level. Side Rails: The colour bands on the rails correspond with the weight chart on the handle to show what will be selected.It is quite confusing to distinguish between the various series, models and add-ons, especially when you’re just starting to research them. They can both be expanded to 90lbs, replacing 28 pairs of dumbbells, and adjusting in 2.5/5lb increments using the adder weights. Hey Erik, I personally don’t have any concerns in that regard as my Pros are holding up great with no signs of wear of the urethane in general, and no issues at the urethane joint (i.e. where each plate attaches to the side rail). And while I haven’t abused mine, I use them A LOT and don’t handle them daintily. I also haven’t heard of any other owners of the Pro’s talk about urethane quality issues and they’ve been out for a few years now.

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Again, while the caged handle doesn’t bother me, I recognize that people used to lifting with traditional fixed dumbbells might not like the feeling. It might take some getting used to. But, it’s a small sacrifice to make considering the big value you get from these. A Little NoiseAfter shipment notification, delivery is usually completed or scheduled (if freight) within 3-5 business days to the continental United States. Some exceptions apply.

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Handles: An open design of the handle allows for an increased range of motion. Comfortable contoured rubber grip. This photo shows just the Pro EXP Stage 1 base set. If you buy this one, you can (and should!) buy the Stage 2 expansion kit& Stage 3 expansion kit later, to get the full 90 lbs max weight. When you flip this lever down (this part is done manually), the adder weight ports open up so you can add or remove the adder weights. If you want affordable adjustable dumbbells, the Bowflex pair are a great option. Although they don't get very heavy, they are a great option for beginners and those who do not need more than 52.5 lbs per hand.

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Contrast this to the Pro 50, which does have adder weights that allow for 2.5 lb increments and a starting weight of 5 lbs instead of 10 lbs. Each dumbbell adjusts in 3-5lb increments and replaces 8-20 pairs of dumbbells (depending on the model). In this guide, I’ll provide a detailed comparison and review of these two popular adjustable dumbbell models. Even though people comment on the weight distribution, it is an advantage if you are looking to tone up your arms.