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    Powerblock U90 5-90 lbs too bulky?

    Hello all,

    I've been looking at purchasing the Powerblock U90 5-90 lb set. Got a quick question for those that have used the Powerblocks, and in particular, with the weight ranges of 70-90 lbs . I've seen some youtube videos of folks using the 90 lb setting (for flat bench) and I was wondering if you can get full range of motion on flat bench with them (they seem to be a little bulky to do so)? The only downside as I see it, is they appear clunky/cumbersome in the upper weight ranges, but I could be wrong in my assumption. Looking for some opinions.

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    I've had no issues with full ranges and my xxl/u175 club set is much bulkier.
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    Just to give you a comparison, the U-90's, loaded to 90lbs are 17" in length. I just measured the Ironmasters loaded to 90lbs at 15" in length. That length does NOT include the ends of the bolts, however that's another inch or so.

    So you're talking about less than a 1" difference on the sides that the weights could touch.

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    Gentlemen,

    Really appreciate the responses, both very informative. Thanks for checking dimensions bobcat255. Very helpful with being able to tell the difference between the Ironmasters and Powerblocks with the numbers you provided. Ironmasters were on my list as well but I like the Powerblocks a bit more for their space footprint. Im gonna move forward with the purchase here soon. I dont think Ill be disappointed when I get the PBs in. Thanks again.
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    Originally Posted by Jason2459 View Post
    I've had no issues with full ranges and my xxl/u175 club set is much bulkier.
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    Wow. I never realized how big those were. Damn. That said it pretty much puts to rest dumbbell bulk I guess.
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    Originally Posted by gomeybear View Post
    Hello all,

    I've been looking at purchasing the Powerblock U90 5-90 lb set. Got a quick question for those that have used the Powerblocks, and in particular, with the weight ranges of 70-90 lbs . I've seen some youtube videos of folks using the 90 lb setting (for flat bench) and I was wondering if you can get full range of motion on flat bench with them (they seem to be a little bulky to do so)? The only downside as I see it, is they appear clunky/cumbersome in the upper weight ranges, but I could be wrong in my assumption. Looking for some opinions.

    Thanks!
    They're pretty phenomenal, actually. If you have the change, buy some! Having owned both sets, I prefer the Powerblocks over the Ironmasters, though both are pretty awesome. I prefer the Ironmaster's contoured handled (centers in the hand nicely), the rounded edges are nice compared to sharp edges on the IMs, and of course, the quick changes on the Powerblocks are great. The size takes a little bit of getting used to, but that's mostly mental.
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    It's just a bummer that with the powerblocks you only get big weight change increments after 90 pounds which make no sense at all .
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    Originally Posted by Shadowman82 View Post
    It's just a bummer that with the powerblocks you only get big weight change increments after 90 pounds which make no sense at all .
    Not with the xxxl's

    And really over that weight you're generally jumping up a pretty good amount at a time. I've never removed my adder weights which I have 4 in each handle in my set.

    In my review thread I figured the ultimate setup was having a U90 set, iron master set up to 160, and then loaded handles in required amounts. At the time shermworks was awesome for those big weights. Not sure if they're made still.

    But for the sake of space, super easy quick changes for drop sets and super sets, and cost I got the huge powerblock set and would absolutely do it again.
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    Originally Posted by Jason2459 View Post
    Not with the xxxl's

    And really over that weight you're generally jumping up a pretty good amount at a time. I've never removed my adder weights which I have 4 in each handle in my set.

    In my review thread I figured the ultimate setup was having a U90 set, iron master set up to 160, and then loaded handles in required amounts. At the time shermworks was awesome for those big weights. Not sure if they're made still.

    But for the sake of space, super easy quick changes for drop sets and super sets, and cost I got the huge powerblock set and would absolutely do it again.
    For the record, the increments after 90 LBS are: 92.5, 95, 100, 102.5, 105, 108, 111, 117, 120, 122, 125, and 127, 135, 137.5, 140, 142.5,145, 150, 152.5, 155, 157.5, 160, 165, 167.5, 170, 172.5, 175 lbs
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    The newer club set comes with 2 sets of handles which I assume one set has a couple adder weights and the other pair doesn't. Most likely for club settings where you wouldn't want those weights removed and dropped or stolen.

    My xxxl 175 set has 4 adder weights to get small increments.

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    Even with the club sets I find some of the weight increments too eratic . And besides since non of the fitness equipment stores in my area carry the club sets I'd have to order them online somewhere in which case I'd get the Ironmaster as you can get better increments with those over 90lbs .
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    Here are the club increments. No adder weights. Just 2 pair of handles, the lighter handle is 12.5, the other 20. And before anyone complains, no I don't mind the 15lb increments. I don't micro load dumbbells, that's what a bar is for.
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    Originally Posted by Hallowedlunch View Post
    .... I don't micro load dumbbells, that's what a bar is for.
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    Originally Posted by Jason2459 View Post
    Yep

    I've never taken the adder weights out of mine.
    I have the older pro rexan models 5-90 with the big block to 130. What I do is figure out where I want to finish or where my working sets will be. Say that's 85lbs. Load adders if I need them and make jumps up with the pins. Only in the rarest occasions will I fumble with adder weights mid-workout. That said it's more about my laziness and being beat from barbell lifts than it being a real inconvenience.
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    Maybe they work for you but in those photos they do look rather large and bulky . I wonder how they compare to the Ironmaster at the same weight .
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    Originally Posted by Shadowman82 View Post
    Maybe they work for you but in those photos they do look rather large and bulky . I wonder how they compare to the Ironmaster at the same weight .
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    Also U-90's are much longer than the XXL's for each comparative weight. As they get heavier by almost 2-4". Trade off is that XXL's are about an inch or so wider. The only thing that was weird at first was laterals and curls, but I was used to it by the 3rd time using them.
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    Love my U90 set. Mine only go to 90, but they don't feel bulky in hand at all.
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    I used to have a set of the rubber encased pro style Ivankos. Those mother fLlckers are BULKY! I got rid of them as soon as I could since they were borderline useless to me from 80 pounds on up.

    Im not a big guy, if the Powerblocks work for me, theyll work for anyone.
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    I've asked Powerblock why they have such irregular weight increments over 90 pounds per hand . They said that if they had gone with 5lbs increments the dumbbells would have become too large .
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    Powerblocks are bulky for the first 30 seconds and then they do just fine. I have the U-90 and they're just fine.







    except they're not great for goblet squats
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    Dom brings up a good point, the one downside imho is that Powerblocks are not good for 3 exercises. Goblets, pullovers and single db overhead Tri ext. I dont really care about the goblets since I've never done them, or the overhead tri, since my elbows hate that exercise in my advancing age, but I miss heavy pullovers.
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    Originally Posted by Hallowedlunch View Post
    Dom brings up a good point, the one downside imho is that Powerblocks are not good for 3 exercises. Goblets, pullovers and single db overhead Tri ext. I dont really care about the goblets since I've never done them, or the overhead tri, since my elbows hate that exercise in my advancing age, but I miss heavy pullovers.
    One word for the pull overs
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    Originally Posted by Hallowedlunch View Post
    Dom brings up a good point, the one downside imho is that Powerblocks are not good for 3 exercises. Goblets, pullovers and single db overhead Tri ext. I dont really care about the goblets since I've never done them, or the overhead tri, since my elbows hate that exercise in my advancing age, but I miss heavy pullovers.
    for tricep extensions I can grab my blocks by the 2 vertical poles at the top, though i imagine people with less girly, petite hands like me might have trouble.



    Originally Posted by Jason2459 View Post
    One word for the pull overs
    Curl bar
    not the powerblock curl bar i hope. that thing is a travesty
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    Originally Posted by Domicron View Post
    for tricep extensions I can grab my blocks by the 2 vertical poles at the top, though i imagine people with less girly, petite hands like me might have trouble.





    not the powerblock curl bar i hope. that thing is a travesty
    Never knew such a thing existed. I like tricep extension/presses with my regular cheap plate loaded curl bar. Like the Pat Casey style peanuts press FTW. Not just your ordinary pull over...
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    Originally Posted by Domicron View Post
    for tricep extensions I can grab my blocks by the 2 vertical poles at the top, though i imagine people with less girly, petite hands like me might have trouble.
    I flip the powerblock over and grab the 2 metal poles at the base, that way the selector doesn't get in my way.
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