The Original DC Blocks

Name: The Original DC Blocks
Brand: DC Blocks
Rating: 4.78 (3 reviews)

The Original DC Blocks are stackable weightlifting blocks designed by two-time Olympic weightlifter Derrick Crass, built to give lifters quick, incremental height adjustments for pulling from a deficit position, the knees, or the power position in the snatch and clean. Each block is machine-molded in the USA from 100% recycled plastic and interlocks with crenellated tabs on adjacent blocks to resist shifting, with a 20,000-lb static and 2,500-lb dynamic load rating. The Original’s 15.5” x 19” footprint is sized for pulling work rather than jerk-block training – DC Blocks sells a wider Ultimate version for platforms that need more surface area.

Weight	10.5 lbs per block
Made in	USA
Material	100% recycled plastic, machine-molded, UV-resistant
Dimensions	15.5"W x 19"L x 2"H
Height increments	2" per block (8 crenellated sections, 3/4" tall)
Static load capacity	20,000 lbs (9,072 kg)
Dynamic load capacity	2,500 lbs (1,134 kg)

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What’s in Miscellaneous

This is the catch-all for the conditioning tools and accessories that don’t fit a single equipment class — weighted vests and plate carriers, medicine and slam balls, plyo boxes, ab mats, and the odds and ends that round out a garage gym. Items land here because their job (loaded carries, jumps, core work) cuts across the categories rather than sitting neatly inside one.

Who it’s for

Anyone filling in the gaps around the big pieces. If you already have a rack, bar, and plates, this is where you find the vest for rucking and weighted push-ups, the ball for slams and wall throws, or the box for step-ups and box jumps. Match the tool to the training you actually do — a plate carrier for conditioning and rucking, plyo boxes for explosive work — rather than buying the whole shelf.

How it compares

	The Original DC Blocks	Adex Adjustable Wildman Club Kit	LUCORB Gym Timer	Rogue Individual Mat
GymRadar rating	4.78/5	4.78/5	4.78/5	4.78/5
Price	$99.00	$359.00	$44.99	$95.00
Weight	10.5 lbs per block
Made in	USA
Material	100% recycled plastic, machine-molded, UV-resistant
Dimensions	15.5"W x 19"L x 2"H
Height increments	2" per block (8 crenellated sections, 3/4" tall)
Static load capacity	20,000 lbs (9,072 kg)
Dynamic load capacity	2,500 lbs (1,134 kg)

4.8/5 · 3 GymRadar reviews

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4.78/5

3 reviews

The Original DC Blocks earn near-universal praise for durability — owners describe them as bulletproof after years of use, and the manufacturer backs that with a 20,000-lb static load rating and a lifetime warranty. Where they lose ground is value: independent jerk-block roundups rank them behind cheaper wood and steel alternatives on a price-per-inch basis, and the Original’s narrow 15.5” x 19” footprint makes it a better fit for deficit and pulling work than true jerk-block training (wider platforms exist in DC Blocks’ own Double-Wide and Ultimate lines). Build quality is mostly solid but not flawless — a couple of buyers flagged a rough finish and slight rocking between stacked blocks. Expect a durable, purpose-built pulling tool rather than an all-purpose, budget jerk-block replacement.

+Durability: "virtually indestructible" recycled-plastic construction rated for 20,000 lb static / 2,500 lb dynamic load, with owners reporting zero failures ("work perfectly, no complaints") (Exodus Strength forum; DC Blocks USA)
+Versatility: 2" stackable increments let lifters fine-tune pull height for deficit, knee, and power-position work in the snatch and clean (DC Blocks USA; Two Rep Cave)
+Build quality: machine-molded from 100% recycled plastic with a lifetime warranty and UV/impact resistance (Two Rep Cave)
+Functionality: adopted by collegiate and CrossFit programs for teaching pulling progressions and accommodating athletes of different heights (DC Blocks USA testimonials)

−Value: "very pricey per inch" versus wood or steel jerk blocks — a 36" Double-Wide stack runs roughly $1,908, and reviewers rank the line 4th of 5 in head-to-head jerk-block comparisons (Weight Loss Made Practical; Two Rep Cave)
−Functionality: the Original's 15.5" x 19" footprint is too narrow for comfortable jerk training, and the interlocking tabs make it awkward to lay a wedge on top for deficit deadlifts (Two Rep Cave; Exodus Strength forum)
−Build quality: some buyers report a rough finish with exposed plastic edges and blocks that don't align perfectly, causing rocking (Rogue Fitness customer reviews)
−Value: community consensus repeatedly calls the price "hard to swallow," pushing budget-conscious lifters toward DIY pavers or stall mats instead (Exodus Strength forum)

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