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Originally Posted by Starfishy
I just looked into the "Power Blocks", they look a little gimicky. I have a set of dumbells, but I go out to our cabin every weekend (or more) and am getting tired of lugging all the dumbells in and out of the car (this should replace a workout. It would appear that these would suit my "travel" requirements nicely. I would want to make sure that they wouldn't inhibit my range of motion any more than a dumbell though. Do they make it harder to do some of the behind the head tricep excercises?
How much are these things? And can I buy them locally?
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They look really bulky and I was definitely a little hesitant at first, especially since you have to almost put your hand inside the block. They have been a pleseant surprise however, and I have had no issues with any of the P90x exercises. It might take a small adjustment compared to regular dumbells but really there isn't much difference.
I bought mine at Fitness Depot last year for just over $300 (5lbs - 50lbs). Unfortunately it looks like they have discountinued that model and have come out with a fancy Urethane model that runs for $428 at FD. You might be able to find them cheaper somewhere else.
http://www.fitnessdepot.ca/shop/stor...t-P1210C0.aspx