Elite EXP

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Elite EXP

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How would you spend $400 to support your weight loss/health journey?

I’d go with the Powerblocks. They’re indestructible and the Elite EXP’s are $400 and go up to 50lbs while being upgradable to 90lbs.

Whiskeymyers75 in r/loseit

December 4, 2025 11:25 PM

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adjustable dumbells idea?

Powerblock elite exp with the option to expand from 50 to 70 if you get stronger. Pretty durable design, not too bulky, and well priced. People don't like the look of the cage design but I've found it to be a non issue functionally.

Defenestrate_IsAWord in r/GarageGym

August 7, 2025 2:44 AM

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Weekly Free-Talk and Questions for r/HomeGym - week of October 03, 2025

Eisenlink or powerblock elite exp Those are probably some of the most durable sets at your price range, no mechanical moving parts that may break.

Oofuhuhboo in r/homegym

October 6, 2025 9:49 PM

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PowerBlock AMA + $1,000 Home Gym Giveaway

Glad to hear you're happy with your Elite EXP's! As of now we are not planning to change our design to something similar to our competitors. As it relates to the cage- it's what allows our product to be so durable given there are no internal mechanisms. Additionally the cage allows you to change you

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PowerBlock_Dumbbells in r/homegym

April 22, 2026 5:58 PM

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Your favorite way to do dumbbell pullovers

I do them with my powerblocks elite exp and they work totally fine even going heavy. I just hold them with one hand on each of the metal bars on the bottom (adder weight holders) . They're not designed to be held there but it seems really solid and I haven't had any issues doing it for a few years.

nbroese in r/GarageGym

November 2, 2025 7:37 PM

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first time setting up a home gym and debating the best adjustable dumbbells 2026 options

As far as total weight, very hard to give you a solid answer without knowing you/seeing you move some weight around. Most strongish guys can at the very least get a good workout in with 80 pound dumbbells. If you want bang for your buck at $300 you want to look for local used. Enter Powerblock: very

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Ok-Woodpecker-678 in r/GarageGym

January 9, 2026 1:57 PM

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Weekly Free-Talk and Questions for r/HomeGym - week of January 30, 2026

Looking to get an adjustable bench with dip handles. Powerblock Powerbench 2.0 or Ironmaster Super Bench Pro v2? I've been using the Powerblock travel bench at home for the better part of a decade now, and I'd like to get a real adjustable bench, and I'd like to get the dip handles attachment since

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tomkatt in r/homegym

February 1, 2026 11:30 PM

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Weekly Free-Talk and Questions for r/HomeGym - week of January 30, 2026

Hi guys, I want to buy a pair of adjustable dumbbells for my apartment. I’ve narrowed my search down to the Powerblock Elite EXP (32 kg/60 lbs) and the Ironmaster dumbbells (34 kg), as I really want something that will last a very long time. I always take good care of my things, but I'd like somethi

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V4tos in r/homegym

February 3, 2026 6:42 PM

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Best Adjustable Dumbbells to Buy in 2026? (bang for the buck)

Late to the party here but your list is solid. PowerBlock Elite EXP is probably the safest choice for durability. Eisenlink style ones feel more like normal dumbbells which some people prefer. I remember reading a breakdown from strength coaches comparing adjustable dumbbell frames that originally c

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Embarrassed-Career30 in r/homefitness

March 8, 2026 9:37 AM

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Is the Powerblock Pro 100 EXP (stage 1) worth $520 USD?

I have the PowerBlock Elite USA’s 90lb set. Love them. The major differences in PowerBlocks at the moment is the Urethane vs metal. Urethanes are more durable and rigid. However it comes at a cost of slightly larger size. That may not matter if you don’t plan on building beyond 70lbs. Which they do

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FamouslyMid in r/GarageGym

April 3, 2026 4:46 AM

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