POWERBLOCK 90 FULL
POWERBLOCK 90 SERIES

When it comes to the adjustment system, the weight plates are stacked together, and attach to the main handle via a heavy-duty polyurethane pin. But on the other hand, if you’re going to use lower weight settings, their size progressively decreases, as the handle is much smaller than for the Bowflex or Bayou dumbbells.

POWERBLOCK 90 FULL

This being said, some exercises may be a little awkward, when using the dumbbells at their full weight. With all the weight plates attached, they’re 16″ (40.6 cm) long, and 6″ (15.2 cm) wide. When it comes to their size, the PowerBlock Elite 90 dumbbells are rather large when at full weight. The rods connecting the plates are color coded, matching the weight table on the handle. Each plate assembly is painted with a durable black enamel with a glossy finish, which gives the dumbbells quite a sleek aspect. The connection points are precision-welded, giving the dumbbells a lot of sturdiness. For example, in you’re going to do overhead triceps exercises using one dumbbell, you should hold it from the outer bars.Īs opposed to the newer Urethane series, the weight plates and the rods connecting them, are made of steel on the Elite Powerblocks. The bars on the exterior of the handle, or the “wrist supports” as they’re called, can also be used to hold the dumbbells for various exercises.

The inner bar of the handle assembly is actually the main grip of the dumbbell, featuring a rubberized coating, and offering excellent comfort. The handle consists of 5 bars, connecting two heavy duty plastic boards, to which the weights attach. They basically consist of a core (or handle) and 8 sets of weights, each pair being connected via two metallic rods on each side.

Weight range: 5 to 90 lbs (2.26 to 40.8 kg) each.

In this post, we’ll address the PowerBlock Elite 90 lbs dumbbell set, in other words, the PB-EL-90.

POWERBLOCK 90 SERIES

That’s because this series features all-metal plates, and it’s made in the U.S. However, the one that so far benefits almost exclusively from 5-star reviews, is the Elite series. So far, PowerBlock has released several series. They’re perfect for home use as they don’t take a lot of space, and they’re considerably sturdier than other adjustable dumbbells. The PowerBlock dumbbells are renown for their innovative, quick adjustment system, which makes them perfect for various workouts that require dumbbells of different weights, such as P90X.

Powerblock 90