PowerBlock Classic Adjustable 5 to 45-Pounds Dumbbell Review

The Powerblock Classic dumbbell set provides the versatility every home gym needs to adjust from a light 5 lbs to the more challenging 45 lbs (per dumbbell), all in just one dumbbell set. This cost effective strength training equipment provides weight plates that increase in 5 lbs increments, which can be easily changed with a selector pin. It's just like using the weight stack in the gym, only more convenient!

Not only does the Powerblock Classic set save you from having to purchase 18 individual weights, the manufacturers also promise a more compact and balanced set of dumbbells, which makes for easier storage and safer workouts. The handles are also padded to protect those with weak wrists. With these dumbbells, which measure 12 x 6 x 6 inches (length x width x height), any health enthusiast can easily choose to have a simple toning workout or a tougher one that builds strength.

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Cost Effective Price Combined With Solid Construction

One of the best things about these dumbbells is how little space they take up. This makes the set a major asset for any beginner's home gym, and more than one review was pleased at how they don't get in the way at all. There was also the appeal of receiving the equivalent of 18 weights at a much lower price than one would pay for 18 actual weight plates.

Another appealing aspect of these adjustable dumbbells was how solid they felt compared to adjustable dumbbells from other manufacturers. Users were also appreciative of how the Powerblock adjustable dumbbells can be upgraded for use a heavier handle for a greater challenge, as well as to be used with a barbell.

Comfortable Padded Grip and Color Coded Weights

The decision to add a padded handle paid out for the Powerblock manufacturer, as exercise enthusiasts couldn't get over how it made the dumbbells much more comfortable to use as a result. Changing the weight plates with the selector pin didn't pose a challenge for anyone and could be accomplished in a very short time. The benefit of this feature was that it facilitated the undertaking of workout routines that only allowed short intervals of rest.

Not only is the weight plate changing process a simple one-step procedure, the weight plates themselves are color-coded to ensure the user knows how much he or she is lifting with a quick glance. As one review found, the Powerblocks are also built to last as they withstood years of use with the grip remaining comfortable and the weights being as stable at the day they came out of the box.

Rattling Weights May Be Unnerving

Some users felt apprehensive about using the Powerblocks due to the rattling that the weight plates made during certain exercises. While the dumbbells' solid construction was evident, routines like shoulder presses made exercisers slightly fearful when the weight plates clanked together overhead.

There were also some concerns about the selector pin, which could be inserted unevenly if the user was careless, and result in a half-secured weight plate that would eventually detach and cause injury or damage.