Gym Blocks – Machine Entry Aids

ANVIL® Gym Blocks Gen.4 – Safe Entry Aid for Heavy Machine Training

Start heavy machine exercises safely – without a training partner.

The ANVIL® Gym Blocks were developed for ambitious athletes who want to move maximum weights on the chest press, shoulder press, or rowing machines while still entering the movement in a controlled manner.

The starting position is the most critical moment of a repetition in heavy machine exercises. This is where you either build tension or take on unnecessary injury risk. Our Gym Blocks enable a strength-saving, safe, and technically clean start – in the gym or home gym.

Why ANVIL® Gym Blocks are better

Many athletes use improvised wooden blocks or simple plastic solutions. The problem: lack of stability, risk of splinters, or material failure under load.

ANVIL® deliberately takes a different approach.

• ✔ Hardened special plastic instead of wood or cheap material
• ✔ Post-hardening for maximum load capacity
• ✔ High self-weight for a stable stand without slipping
• ✔ Designed for intensive strength training and gym use
• ✔ Optional cable securing via carabiner or magnet

Proven on a wide variety of machines – even with a reduced contact area, the blocks provide reliable stability.

For which exercises are Gym Blocks suitable?

The ANVIL® Gym Blocks are ideal as an entry aid for:

• Chest press
• Shoulder press
• Rowing machines
• Plate-loaded machines
• Guided training equipment

They enable a safe starting position at high weights and make intensive heavy-duty or bodybuilding training possible even without a spotter.

Note: For maximum safety, at least 50% of the block surface should be positioned under the equipment support.

Important application note Generation 

Since Generation 4, the ANVIL® Gym Block is designed so that it can be used on both axes. Due to the offset position of the attachment point for the spiral cable as well as an increased load capacity, the functionality of the Gym Block as an entry aid in strength training has been further improved.

Depending on the position, two different entry heights are available:

6 cm entry aid for moderate adjustments in regular machine training
9 cm entry aid for a significantly shortened starting position and/or for heavy lifts

Thus, the ANVIL® Gym Block is suitable as an alternative to classic wooden blocks or starting blocks and is ideal for deadlifts, rack pulls, heavy strength training, and powerlifting.

Use in the vertical position is more load-intensive due to the design and therefore cannot correspond to the full load capacity of the flat use.
For safe and long-lasting use, it should be ensured that the entire contact surface of the Gym Block is fully utilized so that the load is optimally distributed.

Technical data

• Load capacity 6 cm top side: up to 160 kg per block (Gen. 4 & 3)
• Load capacity 9 cm vertical: up to 100kg per block (Gen. 4)
• Total load: up to 320 kg
• Scope of delivery: 1 pair
• Material: hardened special plastic
• Designed for gym and home gym training

Custom gym version with logo

Upon request, we manufacture the Gym Blocks with a custom company logo – ideal for fitness studios, performance centers, or personal trainers. Contact us for details and minimum quantities.

B-stock – full functionality at a discount price

Visual irregularities, dents, etc., as well as minimal bubbling can occur due to production. These do not affect the function or load capacity. Anyone looking for maximum performance at a reduced price will find the right option here.

Gym Blocks for machine training in strength sports

The ANVIL® Gym Blocks are professional entry aids for fitness machines in strength sports. They increase safety during machine training, improve the starting position at heavy weights, and support controlled, intensive repetitions.

As part of our premium accessories, they optimally complement our range of training grips, load pins, and other training accessories.

If you want to buy Gym Blocks that do not slip, do not break, and are built for real strength training – then the ANVIL® Gym Blocks are your solution.

ANVIL® – Designed for athletes. Built for load.

With Anvil Fitness, you are choosing high-quality equipment developed and manufactured in Germany. Our fair prices, robust quality, and customer-oriented warranties ensure that you will enjoy your products for years to come. Thanks to fast DHL shipping and personal, human support, you will receive excellent service at every step – from purchase to use in your training.

Facts

• Fair, transparent prices
• Genuine Made in Germany quality
• At least 1 year warranty on all products
• 100% human, expert support
• In-house development & production

We ship Mon-Fri

• Ready to ship in 1-2 business days
• Shipping in 1-3 business days
• Delivery by DHL

Deviations are possible