PowerBlock SportBlock 24 Adjustable 3 to 24-Pounds Dumbbell Review

The PowerBlock SportBlock adjustable dumbbell set promises to deliver a weight system that helps the fitness enthusiast build strength and muscle tone. Offering a maximum weight of 24 lbs per dumbbell, the PowerBlock SportBlocks rely on a compactly shaped design to provide a more balanced feel for users compared to standard dumbbells. Wrist protection is also available to weak or injured wrists thanks to the padded handles.

Cost effective and efficient strength training is no longer a pipe dream with this dumbbell set, which allows users to use a range of seven weights spanning 3-24 lbs. A selector pin, just like the sort used with a gym's weight stack, makes it easy to adjust the weights in 3 lbs increments. Each dumbbell measures 10.5 x 5 x 5 inches (length x width x height) and is capable of replacing the need to buy up to 16 individual weights.

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Design Ensures Stability

An overwhelming plus feature of these dumbbells is how easily they can be stored. For one thing, the dumbbells are smaller compared to standard dumbbells, and a review noted that their square shape makes storage easy and ensures they don't roll away when they're set down during workout intervals.

Another aspect of the PowerBlock SportBlock set that appeals to consumers is its relatively narrow handles. Users with smaller hands, most of them women, were pleasantly surprised to find that the dumbbells provided a perfect grip without detracting from the normal range of motion. This feature was something that garnered much appreciation because dumbbells with weight plates exceeding 20 lbs are often much larger. These often have cumbersome grips that can be uncomfortable for those with small hands to use. The padded grips made workouts more comfortable as well.

Simple Weight Selection System Eliminates Guesswork

The simple selector pin system also came in for much praise. The pin only has to be slotted into the pinhole of the desired weight, cutting down vastly on time spent changing weights between reps. Users also thought the color-coded weight plates were very helpful, as they enabled the exerciser to determine which weight was being used with just a brief glance.

Difficult To Change Weights on Soft Surfaces

There was a review or two where the user found it difficult to change the weight plates when the dumbbells were placed on a carpet or uneven surface. The suggestion is that PowerBlock might want to consider designing a set of dumbbells whose weight plates can be adjusted on a variety of surfaces. Another user felt that the selector pin system was not sufficiently secure, given how the weight plates tended to rattle around when in use.