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PowerBlock Personal Trainer Adjustable Dumbbell Set

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Woot! has PowerBlock Personal Trainer Adjustable Dumbbell Set for $289.99. To earn Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below. Shipping is free for Amazon Prime Members (must login with your Amazon account and select a shipping address in order for Woot to apply free shipping) or is otherwise $6 per order.

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About this item:
  • One Pair (2 total dumbbells) of adjustable dumbbell weights for efficient, cost-effective strength training
  • Adjusts from 2.5 to 50 pounds in 2.5-pound increments for maximum versatility
  • Selector pin lets you change weights easily, just like with weight stack at the gym
  • More compact and balanced than traditional dumbbells
  • Padded handle for wrist protection
  • Offers maximum weight of 50 pounds per hand
  • Dimensions at 50 lbs; 12"W x 6"H x 6"D

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  • About this deal:
    • This price is $210 lower (42% savings) than the next available reputable merchant's price, starting at $500.
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.6 from over 500 Amazon customer reviews.
    • Limit 3 per customer
    • 90-Day Woot Warranty (details)
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Woot! has PowerBlock Personal Trainer Adjustable Dumbbell Set for $289.99. To earn Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below. Shipping is free for Amazon Prime Members (must login with your Amazon account and select a shipping address in order for Woot to apply free shipping) or is otherwise $6 per order.

Thanks to Slickdeals Staff Bruinnn for finding this deal.
  • Note: If you are checking out with Amazon Prime and you are seeing a shipping cost during checkout, look for and tap/click the "Use this address" button. The order page will finish loading and shipping will update.
About this item:
  • One Pair (2 total dumbbells) of adjustable dumbbell weights for efficient, cost-effective strength training
  • Adjusts from 2.5 to 50 pounds in 2.5-pound increments for maximum versatility
  • Selector pin lets you change weights easily, just like with weight stack at the gym
  • More compact and balanced than traditional dumbbells
  • Padded handle for wrist protection
  • Offers maximum weight of 50 pounds per hand
  • Dimensions at 50 lbs; 12"W x 6"H x 6"D

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $210 lower (42% savings) than the next available reputable merchant's price, starting at $500.
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.6 from over 500 Amazon customer reviews.
    • Limit 3 per customer
    • 90-Day Woot Warranty (details)
  • About this store:

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kjparfekt
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Super easy to change weights you pull out the plastic pin and move it to the desired weight slot. The only thing that takes a minute is if you want 2.5 pound increments because then you need to remove the chrome adder weights you see in the picture. Still you're talking about a few seconds.

The wrist bars only get in the way if you're bending your wrist which you shouldn't do (puts pressure on your wrist and can cause strain). PowerBlocks also has a pro version that doesn't have wrist supports on the top so it's a more open feel. I have both and don't find myself reaching for one type over the other.

The only caution I have is this set is not expandable. PowerBlocks has an EXP (expandable) range that allows for additional weight to make the set go from 50-70 and then another from 70-90 so if you want heavier weights this isn't the pair for you.

Happy to answer any other questions for anyone (background, I'm a certified personal trainer, have had Bowflex SelectTech 552s for 10 years, PowerBlocks, a full rack of individual cast iron dumbbells). Also there are tons of great review videos on YouTube 👍

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Great find! I posted a Core Health Fitness adj dumbell set a few days ago, and I can tell you that CR rated the Power Blocks (PB) very highly esp due to their high adjustability increments (15 difft settings). The PBs tied for 2nd best adj dumbbell set with the CHF set (score of 83). Also, CR noted the as tested price at the time of review was $480, so this is a great deal. Woot often sells out, so if you need/really want these, I'd jump on them.
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chavalo_nm1
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I was getting ready to pull the trigger on the CORE Home Fitness and then I saw these posted. Any recommendations on which one to go with?
Last edited by chavalo_nm1 July 16, 2021 at 07:42 AM.
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jtree1
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The way the grip is located inside the rectangular frame makes me think this will hit your wrist or forearm if/when the wrist bends. Also, how easy is it to change the weight? Any thoughts?
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Bobertbosun
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Quote from jtree1 :
The way the grip is located inside the rectangular frame makes me think this will hit your wrist or forearm if/when the wrist bends. Also, how easy is it to change the weight? Any thoughts?
It does hit your wrist if you don't keep your wrists straight or have them horizontal. The weight change is about the best there is and feels pretty solid
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WhatIsTheDealio
Jul 16, 2021
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I checked these out at my friend's place and man these are the most awkward dumbbells ever. also making a few excerices impossible to do with this design.
CHF seemed to be one of the easiest and NORMAL dumbbell there is.
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MellowTree983
Jul 16, 2021
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Is this the expandable version?
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B1GMARLEY
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Quote from chavalo_nm1 :
I was getting ready to pull the trigger on the CORE Home Fitness and then I saw these posted. Any recommendations on which one to go with?
I was literally about to do the same. Haha

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Quote from jtree1 :
The way the grip is located inside the rectangular frame makes me think this will hit your wrist or forearm if/when the wrist bends. Also, how easy is it to change the weight? Any thoughts?
Super easy to change weights you pull out the plastic pin and move it to the desired weight slot. The only thing that takes a minute is if you want 2.5 pound increments because then you need to remove the chrome adder weights you see in the picture. Still you're talking about a few seconds.

The wrist bars only get in the way if you're bending your wrist which you shouldn't do (puts pressure on your wrist and can cause strain). PowerBlocks also has a pro version that doesn't have wrist supports on the top so it's a more open feel. I have both and don't find myself reaching for one type over the other.

The only caution I have is this set is not expandable. PowerBlocks has an EXP (expandable) range that allows for additional weight to make the set go from 50-70 and then another from 70-90 so if you want heavier weights this isn't the pair for you.

Happy to answer any other questions for anyone (background, I'm a certified personal trainer, have had Bowflex SelectTech 552s for 10 years, PowerBlocks, a full rack of individual cast iron dumbbells). Also there are tons of great review videos on YouTube 👍
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kjparfekt
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Quote from MellowTree983 :
Is this the expandable version?
No the expandable versions are indicated by the naming EXP
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kjparfekt
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Quote from Hobbs009 :
Probably good for most... just not for me.

I need 150 pound dumbbell............. for my work up reps
IronMaster is the only adjustable option at that weight range that I'm aware of
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NeatFog3052
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this vs bowflex 552?
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kjparfekt
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Quote from chavalo_nm1 :
I was getting ready to pull the trigger on the CORE Home Fitness and then I saw these posted. Any recommendations on which one to go with?
If you want a traditional dumbbell feel the Core Home Fitness might be a better option. I can't speak to their durability but they generally get great reviews. The biggest benefit of PowerBlocks is their expansion kits where you can increase the total weight but this version on sale at Woot is not expandable.
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kjparfekt
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Quote from NeatFog3052 :
this vs bowflex 552?
PowerBlocks or Core Home Fitness over Bowflex unless you're comfortable with the long length (Bowflex are the same size length regardless of weight selection). If you don't mind the size I've had Bowflex 552s for over 10 years with no issue (my fiancé just found the size awkward).

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These have the safest locking mechanism I've researched (and I've researched all of the popular brands). Safety and durability were my #1 considerations. I don't want to lift something over my head with a locking mechanism that wears out
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