NOTE: it shows a previous design of the Sport 24, with the main differences being the colors/aesthetics (not function/specs). The Stage 1 set (5-50 lbs) and Stage 2 set (5-70 lbs) can of course be upgraded later to get the full 90 lb capacity by getting the Stage 2 expansion kit (50-70 lbs) and Stage 3 expansion kit (70-90 lbs) separately.

POWERBLOCK Elite EXP Adjustable Dumbbells, Sold in Pairs POWERBLOCK Elite EXP Adjustable Dumbbells, Sold in Pairs

Again, this is mainly for aesthetic purposes and does not confer any significant functional benefits. 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.However, after noticing that the PowerBlock EXP warranty was less than this, despite being a better and more expensive dumbbell, I reached out to a PowerBlock rep for clarification (in early Jan.

PowerBlock Pro vs Sport: The MUST-Know Differences PowerBlock Pro vs Sport: The MUST-Know Differences

This model does not have any adder weights so the weight range is from 10-50 lbs in 5 lb increments. The Sport Series weight blocks feature grey powder coated steel plates and rails, an arched plate shape and rails that are welded to the plates. Unlike the Pro 90 and Pro 50 Commercial sets, the Pro 125/175 Commercial dumbbells do not have knurled steel handle grips. If you’re an absolute beginner or just training for general fitness, the Sport 24 and 50 can do you fine.The uneven distribution can be an issue, but most people get used to it and work out without any problems. Improve your speed, endurance and more with workouts that take less than 30 minutesHave you ever done a killer workout that left you breathless? You’d be hard-pressed to come up with a use-case in which open versus closed functions objectively differently.

PowerBlock Elite Dumbbells | Home Use Dumbbells

Thankfully, after requesting it for years, they’ve brought out a knurled handle option for their Commercial Pro Series. That said, I don’t want to spend a lot of time setting up my workouts or changing out weight plates. There are a few models we cover in this PowerBlock Adjustable Dumbbells review, as well as comparisons to other similar products on the market. The square shape is great in that it prevents the dumbbells from rolling away, but because of the connection system, it becomes pretty difficult to use the dumbbells with two hands.

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. Next, due to the way PowerBlocks are made, they don’t have quite as much versatility as traditional dumbbells or even competitors like Ironmaster. Similarly, Pro 50 and Sport 50 weight blocks are incompatible with each other, as are Pro 32 and Sport 24 weight blocks.

Elite USA 90 EXP Adjustable Dumbbells - PowerBlock

The inclusion of adder weights on the Pro 50 is a noteworthy difference compared to its Sports Series counterpart, the Sport 50. Movements like behind-the-head dumbbell extensions and goblet squats are awkward, but thankfully that’s only a small amount of movements. PowerBlock should update the old manuals for the Elite/Classic and Sports Series on their site to reflect the new 5 year warranty term, as it’s obviously a source of confusion. However, the U90 Stage 4 kit (90-125 lbs) would not fit on the Pro EXP, since the Pro EXP handle doesn’t have any extra slots to fit more than 90 lbs. My PowerBlock Pro EXP have a handle grip length that’s just a hair over 5″ long, which gives me plenty of room on either side — and I have pretty large hands.After being out on the market for a while, the Sport 24 then got an upgraded style with different colors.