The Personal Trainer Set
A hybrid set utilizing the weight stack from the Personal Set and the handles of the Elite Set.
The Personal Trainer Set allows the user to achieve every 2.5 lb. jump within the weight range of 2.5-50 lbs. per dumbbell.
*The Personal Trainer Set cannot be increased in weight. The Personal Plus Handle and Add On Kits are incompatible.
- Pair 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; limited 10-year warranty
Some cautions and considerations
I agree that these are the best adjustable dumbbells on the market. However I would add a few caveats. For starters it is important to have the PowerBlocks on a level surface and make sure you insert the pin straight across rather than at an angle. If you don't it is possible that a plate could fall and hit you even with the elastic backup mechanism. It is also very important to put the pin assembly together right side up. If you don't the magnets that hold this assembly in place don't engage.
On exercises like OVERHEAD triceps extensions the points above are particularly important. While I think this product is great it does limit range of motion in some exercises such as upright rows. The dumbbell is rather long and this could be a problem depending upon your frame. However I wouldn't worry about the square design. I find using these dumbbells to be quite comfortable and the padded grips certainly help.
While this product is quite expensive it's also the best out there that I know of and I shopped around carefully. It also seems to be the safest and is certainly more convenient takes up less room and even costs less than a set of full dumbbells that can cover the same weight ranges.
If money is an issue for you you may want to consider getting the model of dumbbells one tier down from these that adjust in 5 lb. increments and then purchasing adjustable wrist weights in 0.5 increments. This will give you about the same effect for less cost.
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