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PowerMax 2.0 Stand

PowerBlock

PowerMax 2.0 Stand

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PowerBlock’s PowerMax 2.0 Stand is a compact storage rack purpose-built for the brand’s 100-lb-per-hand adjustable dumbbell sets. Its split-level, open design lifts each dumbbell into a flat tray at mid-torso height, so owners can walk straight in and lift a dumbbell from either side without bending over or straddling a column stand, and a center channel holds the loose adder/micro weights that come with a 100 lb EXP set. It’s a steel frame finished in black textured powder coat, ships with all assembly hardware, and folds into a footprint compact enough for a spare room or garage corner. Owners on GymRadar praise the easy access and adder storage, though at least one notes the stand shifts slightly when racking heavier weights, and a couple added casters of their own for extra mobility and height.

Warranty 5-year limited (residential use only, per manufacturer)
Dimensions 30.5"L x 25.5"W x 20.5"H
Construction Steel frame, black textured powder coat finish
Stand weight 33 lb
Compatible with PowerBlock Sport 24, Pro 32/50, Elite USA 90, Elite EXP, Pro 100 EXP, Commercial Pro 50/90/100 (not compatible with Commercial Pro 125/175)
Tray dimensions 22"L x 8.5"W x 1.5"H
Weight capacity 200 lb total (100 lb per dumbbell)

What is a Storage?

What gym storage is

Storage keeps a home gym safe, tidy, and usable: weight-plate trees and pegs, barbell holders (vertical or horizontal), dumbbell and kettlebell shelves, and wall or rack-mounted organizers. Loose plates and bars on the floor are a trip-and-damage hazard; storage reclaims space and protects your equipment.

What to consider

Match storage to what you own (plate diameter, number of bars, dumbbell count) and your space — wall-mounted units and rack-hung storage save floor area, while free-standing trees move easily. Check the weight capacity and, for wall units, that you can anchor into studs.

How it compares

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GymRadar rating 4.67/5 4.67/5 4.67/5 4.67/5
Price $199.00 $54.97 $45.99
Warranty 5-year limited (residential use only, per manufacturer)
Dimensions 30.5"L x 25.5"W x 20.5"H
Construction Steel frame, black textured powder coat finish
Stand weight 33 lb
Compatible with PowerBlock Sport 24, Pro 32/50, Elite USA 90, Elite EXP, Pro 100 EXP, Commercial Pro 50/90/100 (not compatible with Commercial Pro 125/175)
Tray dimensions 22"L x 8.5"W x 1.5"H
Weight capacity 200 lb total (100 lb per dumbbell)

4.7/5 · 5 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert 4.67/5 5 reviews

PowerBlock’s PowerMax 2.0 Stand solves a real problem for owners of 100-lb-per-hand adjustable dumbbell sets: a compact, split-level home for two heavy dumbbells that doesn’t require bending over or straddling a bulky column. Owners consistently praise the open design’s functionality — walking straight in to grab a dumbbell from either side — making that the standout dimension, alongside a center channel that neatly stores the loose adder plates. Build quality is more mixed: one owner calls it “lightweight” and notes it moves under heavier weights, and several owners modded it with wheels or extra drilling to fix mobility and height gripes the stock stand doesn’t address out of the box, making build quality/stability the weakest dimension.

  • +Functionality: open/split design lets users walk straight in and lift dumbbells from either side without bending over (Big Frank, Big DeBo — GymRadar)
  • +Functionality: center channel neatly stores the loose adder/micro weights alongside the dumbbells (manufacturer; Big Frank — GymRadar)
  • +Value: praised as a great deal when caught on sale via Woot or other outlets, despite the $199 list price (Todd Yecies — GymRadar)
  • +Versatility: one owner successfully adapted it (with minor drilling) to hold 120 lb Rep Fitness dumbbells despite the stand's 100 lb-per-hand rating (Todd Yecies — GymRadar)
  • +Build quality: retailer reviews (Scheels, 9 reviews, 5.0/5) independently describe it as "very sturdy" and "heavy-duty"
  • −Build quality: one owner calls the build lightweight and reports it shifts when racking heavier weights (Big DeBo — GymRadar)
  • −Value: called "a little pricey" at full price by one owner even while praising the design (Big Frank — GymRadar)
  • −Versatility: multiple owners modded the stock stand with added casters/wheels to fix mobility, and one found their unit "kind of short" (Big Ashley, Big Octa — GymRadar)
  • −Functionality: no independent editorial or video review of this specific 2.0 SKU exists yet — only the older, differently-specced PowerMax 1.0 stand (90 lb capacity, different dimensions) has YouTube coverage, so this is a thin, owner-review-only sample

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