POWERBLOCK Elite EXP Adjustable Dumbbells, Sold in Pairs

Product Information

Open versus closed is also a bit of marketing-ese. Mine have both. They function pretty much the same beyond the visual illusion of a difference. You’d be hard-pressed to come up with a use-case in which open versus closed functions objectively differently. The two upper tubes really don’t make a difference. They’re just visually awkward. In comparison, the paintwork on the Elites/Sports can chip if they’re abused, can scratch your tiled floor, and can be quite loud when they hit the floor. If you want a small, lightweight and portable adjustable dumbbell set you can take just about anywhere, with ease.

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I’ll discuss a few other differences later, especially when it comes to comparing specific models against each other (e.g. Pro 50 vs Sport 50 or Pro 32 vs Sport 24). That said, the above are the most impactful differences.Furthermore, the Sports 24 and 50 feature 3lb and 5lb weight increments (respectively) which are slightly larger compared to the Elites and Sport EXP. The pin has magnets on the inside to hold it securely against the weights. Although I’ve had mine fall out during dumbbell snatches one time, it was only because I didn’t place it all the way in. Otherwise, this method for holding the weights hasn’t caused me any issues.

Differences Between PowerBlocks (and which is the best?)

Good to hear you have the Ironmasters, too. You’ll have no shortage of weight if you get the 120 lb and 165 lb add-on kits! Reply But, like anything else, these aren’t perfect. They won’t feel like traditional dumbbells, and the handle might be a little uncomfortable for some people. The Elite dumbbells have a “Closed Handle” design. This refers to the padded wrist support bars at the top of the handle. These supports let you prop your lower forearm against the pad to keep your wrist neutral with little effort. It can also provide leverage on curls so that you focus more on your biceps. Some people love this. Others with very large hands and wrists find it to be restrictive to their wrist/forearm movement.

No “wedge” shape within the open handle design (Exception: the Sport 24 actually does have this wedge handle shape, which gives additional forearm/wrist range of motion.) Weight Increments: 2.5 lbs, 5 lbs, 7.5 lbs, 10 lbs, 12.5 lbs, 15 lbs, 17.5 lbs, 20 lbs, 22.5 lbs, 25 lbs, 27.5 lbs, 30 lbs, 32.5 lbs, 35 lbs, 37.5 lbs, 40 lbs, 42.5 lbs, 45 lbs, 4 7.5 lbs and 50 lbs per hand.