Powertec Levergym Back, Bicep, and Trap Workout - Part 2
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- In this video I show a sample upper body pull workout for back, biceps, and traps using only the Powertec Levergym.
This is Part 2 in a series. In Part 1, I performed an upper body push workout for chest, shoulders, and triceps using only the Powertec Levergym.
My system of training is low volume and high intensity, which is largely inspired by Dante Trudel’s DC Training Program.
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Just got my Levergym put together yesterday. Can't wait to try it out this weekend.
Awesome! I hope you like it as much as I do!
Its the 👌 best
Your going to luv it this Guy is really shining the light on powertec
Thank you!
How do you like it thus far
Makes me appetite for a workout... That pulley looks smooth travelling.
It definitely is. I’ve never used the Powertec stand-alone pulldown machine, but I’ve had 3 of the Power Rack attachments, and I think it’s just as good…the same amount of weight feels lighter, but still just as smooth.
Btw have you tried Pullovers with Ab Straps or other loops to put the elbows in on the Powertec Levergym?
I have. I have some old grizzly ab straps that have been collecting dust. When I plateau with the bar (which looks like it’s going to happen soon), I might switch over. Thanks for the reminder.
(6:30) as far as the lift off the bench, couldn't you get an old, XL weight belt and wrap it around the bench?
Yes. A few options will work including an aftermarket seat belt wrapped around the bench and legs.
I just ordered the bench and the 4 attachments after watching your videos. I am about to order this lever gym from learning all the versatility from this series
Let me know what you think when you get everything.
Awesome workout! Love that you not only share your workouts but you also explain the science and reasoning behind it. Keep up the good work!
Thank you!
Always good to see new ways of training with the levergym. Thanks for the videos.
Thanks so much!
Hey! I was wondering where you got the bands and single handles and what amount of band weight for the 2 arm chest flys.
All of my bands are from Elite FTS, the handles are from my first Powertec Streamline Functional Trainer.
Mini orange - 13 - 29 pounds
Red bands - 25 - 53 pounds
Green bands - 39 - 91 pounds
Good job..on the pullovers why dont u use the powertec bench and put the leg curl and lock it down? 😁
Look at you with all these good ideas! I may have to do that soon! For now, this is just faster. Thanks!
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews lol...u help me i help you 😁🤣
Its funny theres machines out there for seated pullover costing about 2-3 k..but here you are mimicking the same movement with lever gym 👌
That’s exactly why I like this piece so much.
Killed it here bro!! A lot of movements we are missing out on in our gym! That levergym is legit
Thank you! It really is!
another good workout. its a different way of training for sure,but whatever works for each person. Its all good. Its good you get a lot of use from your leverage gym. money well spent for you..Thanks
Thank you! Exactly, we all need to find what works best for us…and what works now, may not always work.
The Levergym really is the best money I’ve ever spent for home gym equipment. While I think I like the Rhino best because it gives me a chance to squat heavy, the Levergym is by far the most used and most versatile piece of equipment I have.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews i understand. i find myself doing things a bit differently this go around with my working out than i did years ago. NO longer do i care about how much i lift or if i hit a certain rep number every time. I just do what i can.Days like today ill be doing a full body workout high reps low weight. On this day i do like to get at least 15 reps but go up to 20 if i can.Its basically just to burn some calories,get some blood flowing and give me a bit of a pump..AND lets face it. Doing anything at all is better than nothing at all..lol..keep pushing buddy!!
Nice work! All the best with today’s workout and it sounds like you have a great training strategy.
Can you explain why if you fail to get 13 reps you are going to get rid of this exercise? I'm not experienced in lifting so if you are failing I would think you would want to work harder not get rid of it. I'm sure I'm missing something.
I track each exercise in my logbook with how many sets and reps I perform from workout to workout. If I fail to beat the logbook a few times in a row, I swap that exercise out for a different exercise, but I will eventually return to it. There are plenty of ways to go about this, and yes, as you said, I can continue to try or change parameters for that exercise (change the angle of the bench, swap out cable attachments, change foot positions, add bands, etc.). Swapping out exercises after failing to beat the log book multiple times in-a-row comes from DC Training.
Lets gooo 🔥🔥🔥🔥
What mag grips are those? I see sets of 5, singles and 2 packs. Couldn’t find a specific review or link you put up.
This was the 5 Piece Set from Walmart - Everyday Essentials.
How would you work your lower back (similar to a back extension machine)?
On this machine, I really haven’t found a great substitute for a back extension. You could do a deadlift-style motion with the lever arms, although it would be a pretty short range of motion unless you stood on something like a plyo box…which I have not tried on this machine. A cable extension could also work, but it’s not something I’ve tried.
For the lieing down curl, what’s your guess how much total chain you’ve got there?
It’s 1’. If you are really tall, a longer chain may be required.
Why is that if i use it for bench press it doest feel good. The weight always go to the right arm .
The flat press on the LG is a little awkward because the lever arms’ attachment site is high…I show a couple ways to fix this in my 3rd Lever Gym Hack Series. Are you using the arms Isolaterally? It could also be one of your arms is stronger than the other.
What to get leverage gym or functional trainner?
Very tough call. However, a functional trainer isn’t very good for lower body training, while the Levergym is much better.
How high would you say the red bench your using is?
17”. The bench that comes with the Levergym is 18” but it can be declined for cable pulldowns for people who are taller.
HI! I'm basically watching all your videos about this machine 🤣 I wanted to ask you about the lat machine / pulley the maximum weight supported (120kg) is heavy? I'm asking because I'm afraid it's not a training weight for me, what feedback do you have?💪🏻
Thanks so much! 6 45s is about the most I ever put on the pulley system, which is more than enough for me.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews thx, have good day from 🇮🇹💪🏻
if you had to pick one.....rower or your echo bike and why.
Tough call because they serve different purposes on different days…but if you insist, the Rower. The bike is just so hard. I can row for 20 minutes at a comfortable pace or crush the rower for 500 meters. Also, the rower is a more comfortable seat. Plus, the bike is loud and even with the wind guard, 1/2 the time I think my Bloodsport movie poster is going to go flying off the wall.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews yeah i hate love my bike
Likewise
that was a BEASTLY pulldown amount of weight..good job on it.
Thank you, sir!
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Hi Hacky, what is the weight transmission of the cable? ratio 1:2?
I’m never seen the ratio. It’s not as straightforward as most functional trainers or pulldown machines because the arm moves in an arc (which will likely have an impact), rather than vertically on rods.
@@leftwinger764 it’s somewhere between 1:1 and 1:2, IMO the lever pulley is much smoother in use than a stack.
I will second what William said. It feels smoother than a carriage that travels along guide rods. I found the Levergym pulley system easier / lighter than the Power Rack attachment when performing the same exercise with the same weight.
I wish I had known about the powertec levergym before I bought my IronMaster bench. I might have preferred to buy the Powertec instead. 😞
Do you have the IM 2000? I really like the Ironmaster Super Bench Pro and I don’t think you should have any regrets. All of Powertec’s prices are going up in 2 days, so if you want to get a Levergym, now would be the time to do it.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews No, I don't have the IM 2000. I'm thinking about it. Overall, I think I would probably be happy if I purchased it. From a bench/attachment perspective, it looks like I'd like having the lever arms and powertec's attachments.
I can't say it is buyers remorse. Overall, I am happy with the IronMaster bench. I have the OG superbench and will probably look at getting the wider pad. I think ultimately I need to figure out how to take over more rooms without getting yelled at.
@@JohnSmith-jg4rq I know the feeling about needing more rooms. If you haven’t seen them, check out some of my newer videos, I feature a lot of IM equipment.
Do you use the same exercises for your push/pull/legs routine twice a week, or do you have 2 different exercises say like a standard OHP for one workout and than a seated OHP for the next workout?
I usually have an A and B workout. When I was doing DC there is an A, B, and C workout. For this video series, if someone can only workout 2-3 times a week, this may be all they need.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Thanks for your reply, I just became a new subscriber.
Thanks so much!
Latpulldown wise, what was better - the high low pulley attachment on the power rack or the leverage gym?
The high low pulley attachment. It has a greater weight capacity, a 1:1 pulley ratio, and the option to add a selectorized stack.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews thanks for replying bro, would you say the high low pulley is also more realistic in the sense that it would transfer better over to pull-ups? I felt like the pull-down on the leverage gym (at a show room) was a bit of an unnatural resistance curve
@@solslastcannula5665 I think the difference in the way one “feels” over the other is marginal. Also, I’ve never found the Levergym’s cable system to have an unnatural resistance profile although it is approximately a 2:1 and it is a lever arm attached to a cable that moves in an arc.
As for pull-ups, I don’t really think there is a substitute for pull-ups, but with that being said, it should help some.
Thanks for these videos! I bought the levergym because of you. Your damn strong man keep it up! Where’d you get that awesome bench? Most benches I found are pretty small for my taste.
Thanks so much! Glad my videos have been helpful. My dad passed it down to me. It’s 30+ years old.
I have an older version of Powertec and there is no leg rest for pulling. How to solve this issue?Did they come with the kit? Can you show them in more detail?
I thought all the Powertec Levergym models came with leg rollers. If you have the squat bar, you can attach that to the Lever Arms to hold yourself down. I have a quite a few videos for the Levergym where you can see it up closer including, Building My Powertec Spare Bedroom Gym.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Thank you friend. I'm from Russia. I am writing through a translator. I realized that this is a separate option of the WB-LRFPA18. I bought a trainer 7 years ago. There was no such foot rest. I'll try to do as you said.
@@legion67 all the best.
can you do a review of the power tec smith machine with a full work for chest shoulders.......thinking about getting one but want to see if it is stable enough.....
I have a review for the Powertec Smith Machine, which I posted a couple months ago. I also show it in use quite a bit on Instagram.
What bench do you use, the red one?
I wish I knew. It is over 30+ years old. There are no markings to indicate the manufacturer. There is the possibility it is an extremely well-made homemade bench. My dad passed it down to me.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews ahh ok thank you happy goldfish’s
A heard you say you where fasting are you doing a 16 8
No. I tried that for a while and it wasn’t for me. I just don’t have my first real meal until after my morning workout because of my work schedule and preference to work out first thing in the morning.
I bought this machine and it's amazing.
I love to hear to that!
Nice videos you gave me a lot of ideas for my leverage gym, thanks
I’m really glad to hear that! Thank you!
Always top videos with so much helpful info and ideas. Building a nice little community here - all positive flow! I can’t wait to order my levergym - just making space for it now.
Thank you! That’s exciting!
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews :) I already have two dogs (must love dogs) - love that you feature them in your morning getting ready - and soon I’ll be complete with powertec haha. When I row or bike in my home gym - my pups are always hanging around and it’s awesome. Soon they can help me plate load ;)
That’s awesome! Yeah, my two jab my in the eyes with their wet noses every morning at 5:00 to wake me up for their breakfast. Amazingly, I love it and look forward to starting my day with them.
It sounds like the Levergym will be a nice addition to your family! 😆
Great content! Thx from Germany
Thank you!
@home gym hacks what is the ratio for the lat pull down?
Powertec has not listed the ratio. I haven’t measured it, but I’m pretty sure it is 2:1
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews thank you, I appreciate you taking the time to answer.
@@drethebarber glad to help!
Hey. Great video. Do you have a training plan for me as a beginner who bought this machine?
Thanks so much. This series could work for you. You may only want to do one set of each exercise I show. Or you could do a full body 3x week program. Pick one exercise for each muscle group and do 2-3 sets.
Also, at some point, I will create a full-body routine using only the Levergym.
When start this full Video?
@@torstenferber5639 hopefully within the next two months.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews great
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews I am very excited about the full Body workout video