PowerBlock Elite EXP Expansion Kit, Compatible Only After Stage 1 Purchase

My PowerBlocks have been one of the best investments I have ever made. Although they seem expensive at first, they are actually equal to so many pairs of dumbbells. A huge space saver. With the ability to adjust the dumbbells in 2.5 pound increments, you can't go wrong. They're sturdy and easy to use and store. A great value!

I have individual classic hex dumbbells, from 10-45 pounds in 5 pound increments, but max them out and need to go up to heavier weights. But getting pairs of hex dumbbells in the heavy weights above 50 pounds gets really expensive, are big, and take up lots of space. So I bought the 50 pound Stage 1 from Dicks on sale. And then got this Stage 2 expansion on sale from Amazon (exact match to Dicks and Target), to go up to 70 pounds. Which is pretty much all I can do right now. I then use hex dumbbells up to 45, then PowerBlocks from 50 to 70. Just wish I would have gotten the Stage 3 also, while it was on sale, since now it is back to full price. Can't really go that heavy right now, but would be nice to have 1, 2, and 3, while they are on sale and available. Because different PowerBlock models aren't compatible with each other, and PowerBlock likes to discontinue models. I'm going to keep an eye on Amazon, Dicks, and Target for the Stage 3 when they are on sale, and get them while they are available.

Works perfectly for exercising

These came exactly as expected. Absolutely no fitment issues with my existing Elite EXP's and a great upgrade/ space saver.

The power block system is just one of the easiest and simplest quick adjustment setups. Nothing super mechanical to eventually get stripped or jammed or anything like that. With the extension set, you just get to go a little heavier, which is where I am after about a year. Get to it!

Cannot say enough positive things about this set of dumbbells. I have the power block elite exp’s. 5-70lbs. I cannot walk by these without picking them up. I bought the 5-50lbs at dicks on sale them bought the 60-70lb stage 2 on sale off Amazon. In time I’ll add the stage 3 80-90lb. I’m a former semi elite cyclist and current runner and cyclist at 57 years old. Strengthening all muscle groups with weights has been a great addition over the last couple years. Work out for life!!!!!

I’m doing my workouts with an online trainer at TrainWell (highly recommended them). I do my workouts at home where room is at a premium. So I had the 50 lb blocks. When my trainer said I was ready to move to 60 lbs, these were easy to get and extend my blocks. These extended weights are easy to place with core system and because of the size is small enough I store them in a closet. I do my workouts outside in Florida, so hot, humid, salty, rainy environment, and they are still holding up great. I have been using the Power Blocks EXP for almost 2 years. The weight steps are great. Even the grips as still holding up.

I have the 5-50 lb starter set and this adder brings them to 70 lbs for each dumbell. They arrived in good packaging and undamaged. These are not meant for dropping, like while finishing a hard flat bench press set. They have worked well for me for a few years now though. I recommend both the starter set and this add on.

Great expansion for the Powerblock Elite EXP kit. Super happy with my purchase. Powerblock really is tops!

Amazing. Been using for over a year now and still hold up great.

Ware ist gut verarbeitet. Man kann viele Übungen mit machen. Spart viel Platz allerdings sollte man sich den Ständer dazu kaufen.

Pleased with these, a simple but effective mechanism for adjusting the weight. The weight feels well held once the pin is fully inserted and I've not had any worries about part of it falling on me even with overhead exercises. I considered the other version of adjustable dumbbells for which the weight is adjusted by turning a dial at either end - but opted for these as it appears there is less to go wrong with this mechanism in the future. They're not cheap so I'm hoping they will be durable. A few minor negatives - the pin can be fiddly to insert unless the plates are lined up properly. Also the label on the dumbbells states that the handle weighs 5 lbs. It felt a bit light for that - and at least on my kitchen scales it weighs exactly 4 lbs... All the other stated weights appear correct however, within about 500 grams.

These work great to up the weight capacity of the power block elites. I maxed out on the 50 pounds and needed another challenge.