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May 19, 2026 5:03 AM

PowerBlock EXP Adjustable Dumbbells Sale: Stage 2 or 3 Expansion Kits (Pairs)

$130

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Woot! has select PowerBlock EXP Adjustable Dumbbells (various weights) on sale listed below. Shipping is free for Amazon Prime Members (must log in 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 the Deal
    • The Sport EXP and PowerBlock EXP are the same product with the exception of color
    • Patented compact design keeps your workout area neat & organized
    • Limit 3 per customer
    • Offer valid through May 26, 2026 or while pricing/supplies last
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This popular frontpage deal is still available.

Woot! has select PowerBlock EXP Adjustable Dumbbells (various weights) on sale listed below. Shipping is free for Amazon Prime Members (must log in 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 Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.

Note: Product will be sold by Woot! and fulfilled by Amazon. Use the dropdown on the product page to make your selection.

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Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About the Deal
    • The Sport EXP and PowerBlock EXP are the same product with the exception of color
    • Patented compact design keeps your workout area neat & organized
    • Limit 3 per customer
    • Offer valid through May 26, 2026 or while pricing/supplies last
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EpicDealz
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So SO much better than the twist dial weights. You can hold these close enough to your body to do a natural curl vs the twist weights are always too wide.
I do recommend getting the stand if you can also afford that. You can also add weights to this as you progress vs being g stuck at the lower weights of many of the twist dials.
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Community Reviews

PowerBlock EXP adjustable dumbbells are praised as a compact, durable alternative to twist dial sets, with a more natural curl position, quick weight changes, and easy expansion as strength increases. The stand gets strong support for keeping the weights off the floor, reducing bending, and making the setup feel more convenient over time. Main tradeoffs are the bulky cage, thicker rubber grips, and occasional awkwardness for curls or small hands. Compatibility for bars and some expansion kits is limited, so future add ons need checking.

  • The stand adds long-term convenience by keeping extra plates staged and reducing repeated bending.

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  • The dumbbells can hold up well over years of near-daily use without functional issues.

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  • The EXP design lets users hold the dumbbells closer for a more natural curl motion.

    EpicDealz

  • The weight system supports quick switching by leaving adder weights in and using fixed rep increments.

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  • The rubber grip thickness can feel too bulky and may rub a watch on the cage during some movements.

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  • The weight selectors may not line up consistently on carpet, and picking the dumbbells up from the ground can feel unpleasant.

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  • The straight bar attachment experience can be disappointing due to bar rotation and awkward weight distribution.

    LavenderWalrus2248

  • The EXP setup may not support certain barbell-style staging options because hooks cannot be used to stage them off a bar.

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May 19, 2026 2:22 PM
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BrightSeed1352May 19, 2026 2:22 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

Quote from Harit007 View quoted comment :
Could anyone explain why stands are worth it? Mostly convenient than picking up from the ground or any other use case I might be missing?
It'll save your back a lot of stress, especially if you're picking up 50lb+ dumbbells. Personally, I just use steel garage shelving I bought off Amazon for $60.
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May 19, 2026 2:41 PM
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BrightSeed1352May 19, 2026 2:41 PM
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I have a pair of these and while the quality for the price is unbeatable, I do hate how thick they made the dumbbell grips. It's a rubber handle and I believe it measures 38mm whereas most gym dumbbell handles are steel and 32-34mm so keep that in mind if you have small to medium-sized hands. You can always buy new handles but that's going to run you at least an extra $100. Also, if you wear a watch when you workout it will rub on the cage for certain movements. Still beats spending $1000+ on dumbbells though.
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May 19, 2026 2:56 PM
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gi2indkingMay 19, 2026 2:56 PM
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Been waiting for this to come back! Bought all three stages. Thanks!
May 19, 2026 2:58 PM
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bsdcMay 19, 2026 2:58 PM
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Quote from BrightSeed1352 View quoted comment :
I have a pair of these and while the quality for the price is unbeatable, I do hate how thick they made the dumbbell grips. It's a rubber handle and I believe it measures 38mm whereas most gym dumbbell handles are steel and 32-34mm so keep that in mind if you have small to medium-sized hands. You can always buy new handles but that's going to run you at least an extra $100. Also, if you wear a watch when you workout it will rub on the cage for certain movements. Still beats spending $1000+ on dumbbells though.
I sympathize, but I do not have an issue with the grip thickness, and I very rarely have an issue with my gigantic 51mm fenix watch.

I will say, I've stopped taking the adder weights in and out, and just leave them in and only do 15,25,35,45,55,65 etc. weight reps. Thankfully, my lifting app (macrofactor workouts) allows me to specify what equipment/weights I have, so it reformulates with my gains without trying to bother me with the 10, 20, 30, etc. weight amounts. I just find taking the outerweights in and out is just a little too much extra work for me. I guess it's really not that bad, but my brain/drive needs as few obstacles as possible.

edit: also, I used first or second generation power blocks starting around 2013, and didn't have a proper stand until I upgraded to the EXP back around 2022, and I very much love having a proper stand.

also, I was able to sell my old school power blocks for more than I originally purchased them for, which leads me to believe these hold their value extremely well in the resale market. at least, if you take care of them as well as I do.
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May 19, 2026 3:03 PM
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bobasaurusMay 19, 2026 3:03 PM
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That's the cheapest I've seen the powermax 2.0 stand, nice. Picked one up. Beats the janky table I have set up now hah.
May 19, 2026 3:09 PM
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NervousSardine690May 19, 2026 3:09 PM
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Quote from chosen_user_name_21 View quoted comment :
anyone found a attachment that can turns these into barbell?
A couple of metal buckets from home depot on each end of the bar /s
May 19, 2026 3:26 PM
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BrightSeed1352May 19, 2026 3:26 PM
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Quote from bsdc View quoted comment :
I sympathize, but I do not have an issue with the grip thickness, and I very rarely have an issue with my gigantic 51mm fenix watch.

I will say, I've stopped taking the adder weights in and out, and just leave them in and only do 15,25,35,45,55,65 etc. weight reps. Thankfully, my lifting app (macrofactor workouts) allows me to specify what equipment/weights I have, so it reformulates with my gains without trying to bother me with the 10, 20, 30, etc. weight amounts. I just find taking the outerweights in and out is just a little too much extra work for me. I guess it's really not that bad, but my brain/drive needs as few obstacles as possible.

edit: also, I used first or second generation power blocks starting around 2013, and didn't have a proper stand until I upgraded to the EXP back around 2022, and I very much love having a proper stand.

also, I was able to sell my old school power blocks for more than I originally purchased them for, which leads me to believe these hold their value extremely well in the resale market. at least, if you take care of them as well as I do.
I've seen a Reddit post before where someone was able to remove the adder weight tubes and tape some magnets to 2.5lb cast iron plates to attach to each side of the dumbbell, maybe that could work for you.

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May 19, 2026 3:26 PM
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RogerP5065May 19, 2026 3:26 PM
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How's this stand? For a home gym space is premium, wondering if some kind of cart with storage underneath would be a better choice.
May 19, 2026 3:56 PM
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alicemagicMay 19, 2026 3:56 PM
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I'm not strong enough for an expansion but love these things
May 19, 2026 4:23 PM
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thriftshopdeluxMay 19, 2026 4:23 PM
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Bought all 3 of these three years back. Used nearly daily. Still look and function like brand new. Great purchase. In my area, I reached a zero-sum from a gym membership after 6 months of use.
May 19, 2026 4:33 PM
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boingymanMay 19, 2026 4:33 PM
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A couple years ago I got a pair with both expansion kits from a woot deal. Picked up a stand for cheap a few months later. Overall I uuse it more than my ironmasters. I only make 10 lb jumps because I don't want to deal with the rods and I don't necessarily need to make smaller incremental jumps. For the price at the time I purchased it was a no brainer. $500 for this is still decent as the better adjustables are much more expensive. If you don't mind spending double that and want slightly heavier weight I would go with the Nuobell S 5100. 5-100 lb with one click 5 lb increments. If you need really heavy dumbbells then go with ironmasters with their expansion kits and inner handle add on to go up to 190 lbs each.
May 19, 2026 4:38 PM
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rlwMay 19, 2026 4:38 PM
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Quote from chosen_user_name_21 View quoted comment :
anyone found a attachment that can turns these into barbell?

The powerblock website looks to have both an EZ curl bar and a straight bar that are compatible. I cannot find the length of the straight bar listed, but I doubt that it is wide enough for a rack or bench.

I always click through to these threads hoping that it is the ELITE USA that are being offered again so that I can pick up stage 3. I've been using mine for three years with no complaints.
May 19, 2026 4:46 PM
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ah10591May 19, 2026 4:46 PM
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Quote from Harit007 View quoted comment :
Could anyone explain why stands are worth it? Mostly convenient than picking up from the ground or any other use case I might be missing?
have you ever thought to yourself, I cant lift these 2 extra feet off the ground? Well look no further.

Jokes aside they provide a flat specialized surface to change the weights that will probably not break any time soon. Is it worth it? Probably not if you have anything else to put them on that is sturdy and keeps them safe.
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May 19, 2026 4:49 PM
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LavenderWalrus2248May 19, 2026 4:49 PM
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Amazing dumbbells. Way better than the twist style FitRX or Cap BowFlex knockoffs. The only other considerations I would make are Eisenlinks, but they're difficult to change weights with, or gamble on the Alibaba Nuobell reps, which cost $400+ and have 0 warranty if anything breaks (they're plastic internals). I would buy the stage 2 upgrade. IIRC, they're going to discontinue this lineup, and there's no guarantee you can buy the expansions later.

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May 19, 2026 5:27 PM
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ElatedNose426May 19, 2026 5:27 PM
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I recommend buying the complete set in one go. In time, you'll get stronger and want to expand.

For those getting starting, get this, all 3 stages, and a bench off FB marketplace ($100-200) and you'll be set until you're ready to expand your home gym.

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