Powerblock Instructions

"Corporate Monkey" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Hi everyone,

I just got a set of powerblocks but have a question if you don't mind
taking the time to answer it.

They weights are color coded so that black= 20lbs, white= 30lbs, etc.
It seems that I can only get 10lb increments. Is this true? If I can
get 5lb increments, how do I do that?

Plus, what is the Closed / Open / Closed "switch". On some models it
is
the Gray / Red / Gray area.

Thanks..I appreciate any light you can shed on this. I was a bit
disappointed with the instructions. Though am impressed with the
product thus far.

If you look on http://www.powerblock.com, you'll find different sets are
adjustable in different increments. There are sets that can only be
adjusted in 10 lb. increments, as well as others than can be adjusted in
5 or 2.5 lb. increments. From the web site, it appears the "Elite Plus"
set can be adjusted only in 10 lb. increments from 20 to 100 lbs. The
set right above it on the web page costs more but can be adjusted in 5
lb. increments from 5 to 130 lbs., and the set two above can be adjusted
in 5 lb. increments from 5 to 90 lbs.

-S-
http://www.kbnj.com

Thanks Steve...I have this one:

Elite Set 5-90 $ The Elite 5-90 x 5 lbs set comes with plates 1-8, and
adjusts in 5 or 10 lb increments.

How do I do the 5lb increments...anyone know?

Thanks!
Ron

"Corporate Monkey" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Thanks Steve...I have this one:

Elite Set 5-90 $ The Elite 5-90 x 5 lbs set comes with plates 1-8, and
adjusts in 5 or 10 lb increments.

How do I do the 5lb increments...anyone know?

Thanks!
Ron

Use the web site and contact them directly. They should be able to help
you out. While I like the idea of PowerBlocks, I've never owned them
and don't think I've even used them before.

-S-
http://www.kbnj.com

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"Corporate Monkey" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Thanks Steve...I have this one:

Elite Set 5-90 $ The Elite 5-90 x 5 lbs set comes with plates 1-8, and
adjusts in 5 or 10 lb increments.

How do I do the 5lb increments...anyone know?

Thanks!
Ron

Use the web site and contact them directly. They should be able to help
you out. While I like the idea of PowerBlocks, I've never owned them and
don't think I've even used them before.

PowerBlocks have a big peice of chromed round stock that fits into the
handles. Two per handle. This is what gives them the smaller increments.
It has been awhile but I beleive that these chunks of steel each weigh two
and a half pounds. It is simple to change these weights in and out. Merely
slip them in and move a little keeper that keeps them in the handle when
using them.

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Elite Set 5-90 $ The Elite 5-90 x 5 lbs set comes with plates 1-8, and
adjusts in 5 or 10 lb increments.

How do I do the 5lb increments...anyone know?

I have the 5-50, but I believe the 5-90 set is configured as follows:
The handle weighs 5 pounds, the eight plates each weigh 10, and there
are two 2.5-pound chrome , but has all eight plates. You can actually
go in 2.5-pound increments, but because the plates are 10 pounds and you
can only use two weights, you can't achieve the the "plate + 7.5-pound"
weight.

When you pull out the handle alone, without any plates, you can flip the
closed/open switch to "open". Look at the top end of the handle; you'll
see that the switch opens a little black curved "gate" that prevents the
cylinders from sliding out. Remove both to drop 5 pounds, remove the
outer one to drop 2.5. (Be sure to close it again.)

Honestly, after having these for less than 24 hours, I find it's too
much of a pain to keep taking the handle out of the set, remove the
cylinders, and lock the handle back in if I'm trying to do a drop-set.
I'm considering the platemate donut magnets instead
(http://www.theplatemate.com).

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