PowerBlock Elite EXP Adjustable Dumbbells
The most expandable adjustable dumbbell system. PowerBlock's Elite EXP starts at 5-50 lbs per hand and expands to 70 or 90 lbs with add-on kits. Magnetic selector pin with 2.5 lb adder weights in the smallest footprint in its class (12" x 6" x 6").
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Our Verdict
Best long-term system—expandable to 90 lbs per hand with the smallest footprint (12" x 6" x 6"). Magnetic selector pin with 2.5 lb adder weights and 5-year warranty back serious durability.
Score Breakdown
Pros & Cons
Pros
- •Expandable to 70/90 lbs per hand
- •Most compact design (12" x 6" x 6")
- •2.5 lb micro-increments with adder weights
- •5-year residential warranty
- •Powder-coat steel construction
Cons
- •Rectangular/caged shape can inhibit some movements
- •Wrist cage takes getting used to
- •Expansion kits sold separately
- •Not valid for commercial use
Specifications
| Weight Range | 5-50 lbs each (expandable to 90) |
| Increments | 2.5 & 5 lbs (adder weights) |
| Dimensions | 12" x 6" x 6" |
| Adjustment | Magnetic selector pin |
| Warranty | 5-year residential |
Who Is This For?
Best For
- Long-term home gym investment
- Those wanting expandability
- Space-conscious users
Not For
- Those wanting traditional dumbbell shape
- Commercial gym use
- Those needing immediate heavy weight
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