@@BasementBrandon thanks so much, Brandon. It really was one of the best weeks of my life and I’m more pumped about Powertec than I’ve ever been (if that’s even possible 🤓)
Congratulations! All your videos are thoughtful, helpful and inspiring. Great to see Powertec recognizing your professionalism and talent. Thanks for sharing this!
Very Nice Video I'm sure you enjoyed that trip and I'm sure Powertec appreciates you Love your style, Loyalty!!!!!! I've been thinking about getting a Sissy Squat machine and I'm gonna look into the Powertec one all because of you so tell them that you continue to make them money!!!! Take Care
@@jbsbayarea1 this opportunity almost happened a year and a half ago, but something came up at the last minute. I do think I was the first Powertec affiliate a few years ago.
man..thats awesome HGHR. You looked so happy. Im proud of you and happy your wife seems to be on this journey with you. A couple that worksout and stays fit together stays together. Now get back to your training and diet cause its time to take it to the next level..have a good day!
Congratulations I have just bought my first Powertec and just found your videos which are fantastic as I had no idea where to start and didn’t realise you could do so much on one machine
awsome video! thanks for allowing us to see all of the great equipment . seeing Rob riches in your video was sireal! thanks agan..As a multipress owner,.Powertech Let's Go!
@@diagoallen3775 thank you so much. I felt the same way when I saw Rob for the first time. Great to hear you’re a Multipress owner; easily one of my favorite machines in Powertec’s line-up.
Enjoyed the video and happy for you that Powertec invited you! Excited to see PT is coming out with their own rhino-killer belt squat. I wish you could have asked them if they would ever do the Multi-Press without attaching the bench (saving a lot of room). I also can’t wait to find out what you couldn’t disclose yet!
@@davidjfein thanks so much!! I’m really looking forward to the belt squat. As much as I liked the Rhino, I’m glad I got rid of it and will now have room for the Powertec Belt Squat.
Nice!! Much deserved - going to be expanding my home gym with some powertec products (through your affiliate link, of course) in the near future. Very exciting about the belt squat. Any inside info on a lateral raise attachment?
@@charlesvisconti4278 thanks so much and greatly appreciated. Unfortunately, I can’t talk about any equipment beyond what is shown in this video. I hope you like your future Powertec purchases as much as I like mine. Please let me know what you end up getting and what you think about it. Thanks again!
This is a cool video. I never know why companies never want to tell people about the upcoming releases. Knowing about the releases may change my mind on certain purchases I should make.
Thank you. I’m really glad they are letting us know about the Belt Squat and Seated Calf Raise; the first look I got at them was in April when they were showcased at Fibo.
Great job on the video presentation! Glad you were finally able to get to our beautiful state. Muscle beach must have been nice for you to experience. Did you visit Gold’s?
@@narigon3942 thank you. I went to the Gold’s Gym in Long Beach and got some black and yellow gear. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to the Gold’s Venice location, Hollywood Sign, or Walk of Fame.
Love powertec stuff. Such good value for the price. I would really like to see in the future an ab crunch bench, one of those where we can ad weight plates. technogym has one, a really good one, but it's freaking expensive for a home gym. I bet powertec can do one as good as it, but waaay more affordable 💪🏻
Awesome to see this! The hacks I have learned from this channel are amazing. I never would of thought turning around on the bench to well bench makes it feel more like a flat bench press haha
The fact that we saw a prototype of an upcoming belt squat from Powertec, made me hit the pause button on me buying one. it was between the rhino and squat max. But I'm going to hold off until this new one and make a final decision.
@@geraudkittel4804 thanks so much. I’m not sure who makes those squat wedges, but it’s not Powertec. There are quite a few options: I really like the Squatwedgies Squat Wedge I put on my Leg Press and Compact Leg Sled (I have RUclips Shorts showing what I’m talking about). It also works great on the Levergym because it’s not metal on metal.
Hey since you have the ear of the powertec guys I think it'd be cool if they make the lat pulldown n ab crunch that they have on the multi system into its own machine. This way people that maybe don't have the room for a multi system could still get all 3 stations as separate machines
In my interview at Powertec, I mention that. I had a whole garage full of commercial equipment and a few other home gym brands but I found myself mostly training in my Powertec Spare Bedroom Gym; that’s when I knew it was time to get rid of all my other stuff.
Great video as always. I’m very interested in the seated calf raise. Hoping to get a levergym soon. But just worried that I’ll buy one and the next day they’ll announce an updated version…
@@Reuprecht1986 I’m looking forward to the seated calf raise too. I’ve been using the Levergym for seated calf raises, but I want to streamline the exercise.
I’m really considering getting the levergym - do you happen to know if any other upcoming powertec products will be an updated version of the levergym?
I'm still waiting for them to release some sort of leg platform attachment that hooks to the lever arms of the levergym.... It seems like a no brainer considering how many people already do vertical leg presses by putting their legs on the handles. Ya gotta convince them for the people 😁
@@BIGACHX5 I think an attachment like that has potential (although I’m not sure if it’s on Powertec’s radar). I never liked doing leg presses on the lever arms’ squat bar. However, I do see how a footplate could improve the exercise; plenty of smith machines have a footplate for leg presses.
Hey Man , a really cool Video at First. I just tested the Beltsquat on the FIBO this Year , and the Belt was perfekt . But there is one Question , when ist the Belt ready to Sell on the Website ? Do you got more Informations? Greetings ✌🏻
@@emmosascha3751 thank you. I’m glad you had a chance to test it. I thought the belt was comfortable too and it sounds like a lot of people shared that Feedback with Powertec at Fibo. As for a release date, I’m not sure Powertec has a specific date in mind, but I hope it’s soon.
@@briand5047 me too. I talked to the President about additional locations but I’m not sure it’s in the cards anytime soon. lol! Jay was cool. He said, “what are you doing here? Do you know someone who is competing?” To which I replied, “The only reason I’m here is to meet you.”
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews When I used to go to contests (except for 2 Olympias and Night of Champions several times), I'd go to socialize and leave for a few hours and return for the guest poser. The actual contests on the state and regional levels are super boring. Years ago, there wasn't waiting in lines for 2 hours to meet someone. Top guys, mag writers were just hanging around like everyone else.
@@briand5047 agreed. I’ve been to two local bodybuilding shows, one of Monica Brant’s’ and Jay’s and I didn’t stay for long or watch much of the show…I liked the Expo area better.
Super cool - I have looked at getting the PT lat pulldown, but from my investigation for tall guys like myself it's too short. It is frustrating because I see this with many other companies like rep, rogue, titan, BOS ect. The new Ares 2.0 shows a 6'7" guy using their pulldown but that thing is expensive.
@@toddmckay5013 thank you. I have a review for the new model and talk about the height of the machine. I think even the tallest of the tall will be able to reach full extension on the lat pulldown when using a traditional lat bar, but if you’re using an attachment that hangs low like the Prime RO-T8 Handles, you won’t be able to get a full lockout.
@@Marine531 thank you. I really appreciate it. I can’t share any information about any future releases beyond what I show in this video. I am sorry and I hope you understand.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviewsthat’s what happens when I ask my question mid video😂. (You mentioned that at the end). I will just eager wait Powertecs release. Thanks again for all your vids (i got 5 pieces because of your reviews)
I am on the edge to get their lat tower in addition to the lever gym I already own. All based on your recommendations. I am little hesitant now because of their new equipment you are alluding to. Better wait?
@@Rodgauer-ho5ko thanks so much. Their Lat Machine is a brand new model only about 8 months old. I personally wouldn’t hold off on buying anything. Sometimes, it takes a year or two or three for companies to get pieces through development.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Thank you so much. I will pull the trigger on the lat machine right after the holidays. Unfortunately, I am located in Germany and have to go through their branch in France. You don‘t have an affiliate link for Europe, do you?
Notice you don’t have their weight plates - correct? I’m curious the accuracy of their plates. ie, Rouge is -/+ 3% kinda a lot of potential to be off ie. Take 120kg using 4 25kg plates and 20kg bar… …can be up to 5kg/11 lb off potentially) Of course ipf approved plates have to be no more than -/+ 10g off (big difference than the 3%) Can you find out what Powertecs accuracy tolerance range is? Couldn’t find it on their site. Thanks😊
@@pathtooptimalhealth my dad passed down all of his plates to me, which is the only reason I don’t have Powertec’s plates. I’d certainly get them if I didn’t have all the plates I do. I can send an email, but it’s likely a 3-4 day weekend for many companies. If I were you, I would also send a message to their customer service team. Let me know if you hear first.
@@robnoxious7637 that is a good idea. Luckily, when the lat pulldown attachment is connected into the utility bench connector, it doesn’t impact adjusting the Multipress bench settings on the Multisystem. Further, that would give you a cable and lever pulldown. I had the Leg Press Attachment connected to the Multipress for a few months and it didn’t get in the way.
@@Blitz88ITA I use an additional safety pin from the Multipress and / or Leg Press Attachment. Before I got those machines, I had a post/pipe I got off an old Soloflex that fit perfectly in the ROM Plates.
Thanks for your channel, I look forward to your future videos. At the same time, I make my own gym equipment, and if you are interested, I would love to send you some to review on your channel. Please let me know and I can go over in detail what type of gym tools I make.
@@Kong_WR Powertec’s newest Leg Ext. / Leg Curl attachment has at least one additional setting to make it fit taller individuals better (my model has 3 settings). You may already know this / do this, but with the older model leg ext attachment, I tell people to raise the seat a notch or two and / or elevate the front feet of the bench with a 2 x 4 if you are on the taller side.
@@TEERIO96 I prefer a 1:1 ratio…my streamline functional trainer is 2:1 when both cables are being used and 4:1 when only one cable is being used. For example, if I’m doing Tricep Pushdowns on one side, I might need 140 pounds on the stack.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews all good and great video overall!! I know their leg press is a pretty popular piece, so I assumed they would have a combo piece in development.
@@pathtooptimalhealth they have their 25kg bumper plates. I’m not sure they’ll manufacture 25kg metal plates. I can say something when I talk to them again, but even before that, I’m sure a team member will read the comments and see your request.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews thanks… It’s one of the things that have kept me from a Powertec purchase (their rack specifically), as I would like to get everything from one place. 25kg plates are my go-to plates at the gym, quite practical. Think of it this way… Stateside people are used to having their ‘2plates’ for a 225 lb bench Here in Europe we get (close to) that with 2 of our 20kg plates. 2 sets of 25kg is 120kg (add 2.5kg collars) and you get a smooth 125kg / 275 lb total. Point is that extra 5kg adds up quickly as you can see, and combining the 20s and 25s is a no brainer as well☺️ (240 lbs - 260s range) Apologies for the ramble… congrats on the trip out there!
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews No way, you're the man for the sales now ;) Keep up the great work. It's excellent gear in all fairness and no limit to the imagination for getting as good a workout as any complete commercial gym but at home.
@@eddiebaby22 very well said with, “no limit to the imagination for getting a good workout;” Powertec has got to have the most versatile and hackable equipment there is…probably why I like them so much.
They should at least try and make up their own design for the belt squat. I’m sure they will implement other features but at least make it powertec lol. Looks like a knockoff rhino
@@andrewkara4 I think the one shown at Fibo falls more in line with Powertec’s style, but I can certainly see some similarities…I’m just glad it’s not a lever-based belt squat.
@@michaelderenne9838 I initially injured my back on a Hack Squat machine. Luckily, my back doesn’t cause me problems unless I perform certain exercises like barbell squats, deadlifts, barbell rows, etc. In my day-to-day activities, it doesn’t bother me at all.
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This is awesome man, wish more companies would do this!
@@BasementBrandon thanks so much, Brandon. It really was one of the best weeks of my life and I’m more pumped about Powertec than I’ve ever been (if that’s even possible 🤓)
The face of Powertec, meet the face of Powertec.
@@MarkPMaguire I’ll certainly take that honor, thank you so much, Mark!
Congratulations! I’m so glad they reached out to you!
@@stellatucker thank you! I am too.
I love your channel so much! Your RUclips channel 3 years ago is what inspired me to join the home gym life!
@@firefoxcobra1234 thank you and that is so awesome to hear.
This makes me happier than I can even explain. You are such a cool guy and have a great wife and wonderful pups.
@@captain4825 I sincerely appreciate that. Thank you.
Congratulations! All your videos are thoughtful, helpful and inspiring. Great to see Powertec recognizing your professionalism and talent. Thanks for sharing this!
@@DanielDonohoo I really appreciate that. Thank you.
Sick video brother !!!! Huge congrats with your success !! Keep killing it!!! Love Powertec! 🔥🔥
@@GarageGymHomie I really appreciate that, GGH!
Such a wholesome and honest recap. Your care for the brand really comes through. Thank you.
@@mealmapper I sincerely appreciate that. Thank you so much.
I thank my stars each time I watch your video
@@Useruytrw I really appreciate that. Thank you.
This is great! I'm glad they reached out to bring you there. You've been championing their equipment for a long time now.
@@tribaltek thank you. I’ve certainly been loyal to the brand.
Amazing tour, man.
Powertec would be smart to expand your working relationship. You represent the company very well.
@@StevieRichardsFitness I sincerely appreciate that, Stevie! Thank you!
Nice man all the best to u and your wife stay strong and thx for your support to powertec, as a homegym owner i always loved this brand
@@rexcolt7203 really appreciate it and that is great to hear.
Very Nice Video
I'm sure you enjoyed that trip
and I'm sure Powertec appreciates you
Love your style, Loyalty!!!!!!
I've been thinking about getting a Sissy Squat machine and I'm gonna look into the Powertec one all because of you so tell them that you continue to make them money!!!!
Take Care
Thank you, BH! I hope and think you will be impressed with their Sissy Squat; I truly think it is exceptionally well made.
Look forward to seeing what Powertec bring out in the future, exciting times for home gym owners.
@@powerplanthomegym it really is, PPHG!
Congrats !!!! This equipment looks fantastic!!!
Thank you, DBL!
I don't know why they took so long to reach out to you. I mention a year ago, you'll be a big asset to this company if they ever reach out to you.
@@jbsbayarea1 this opportunity almost happened a year and a half ago, but something came up at the last minute. I do think I was the first Powertec affiliate a few years ago.
man..thats awesome HGHR. You looked so happy. Im proud of you and happy your wife seems to be on this journey with you. A couple that worksout and stays fit together stays together. Now get back to your training and diet cause its time to take it to the next level..have a good day!
@@thebodybeatdownDiTi I really appreciate that, BBD! You got it! Back to business.
Congratulations
I have just bought my first Powertec and just found your videos which are fantastic as I had no idea where to start and didn’t realise you could do so much on one machine
@@scotttrustrum253 thank you and great to hear.
Great tour. My whole home gym was built around your reviews. Almost all Powertec. Thanks for the content.
Thank you and that is awesome to hear!
Wow! How cool is this?!! Thanks for the tour. I would be like a kid in a candy store. Glad they offered this opportunity to you.
@@funshop1 that’s what I felt like. Really appreciate it.
Such an amazing opportunity! So pumped for you!
@@marywalton293 thank you!
Congratulations! I'm looking forward to learning more about Powertec new equipment!
Thank you! I hope and think you’ll be impressed.
awsome video! thanks for allowing us to see all of the great equipment . seeing Rob riches in your video was sireal! thanks agan..As a multipress owner,.Powertech Let's Go!
@@diagoallen3775 thank you so much. I felt the same way when I saw Rob for the first time.
Great to hear you’re a Multipress owner; easily one of my favorite machines in Powertec’s line-up.
Great video. Good to see you at Powertec HQ.
You've come full circle.
@@SilvioManfredDante thank you; it’s kinda wild.
Awesome tour and breakdown! The belt squat looks cool. I'm really happy for you man. You deserve this!
@@TheCarterHomeGym thank you so much, Carter!
Enjoyed the video and happy for you that Powertec invited you!
Excited to see PT is coming out with their own rhino-killer belt squat. I wish you could have asked them if they would ever do the Multi-Press without attaching the bench (saving a lot of room).
I also can’t wait to find out what you couldn’t disclose yet!
@@davidjfein thanks so much!! I’m really looking forward to the belt squat. As much as I liked the Rhino, I’m glad I got rid of it and will now have room for the Powertec Belt Squat.
Great to see your excitement, i own a couple of Powertec equipment's and looking to get the leg press ..cant wait to have it my house!
@@MedStopPharmacy thank you. I hope you like it as much as I do.
Very cool brother. Much deserved!
@@hybridresistance thank you, HR!
Awesome tour! I can’t wait to see more of that belt squat as it finishes development!
Thank you. I can’t wait either.
I have bought my leg press and lever machine because of your reviews best thing ive owned
That is awesome to hear. Thank you!
Nice!! Much deserved - going to be expanding my home gym with some powertec products (through your affiliate link, of course) in the near future. Very exciting about the belt squat. Any inside info on a lateral raise attachment?
@@charlesvisconti4278 thanks so much and greatly appreciated. Unfortunately, I can’t talk about any equipment beyond what is shown in this video.
I hope you like your future Powertec purchases as much as I like mine. Please let me know what you end up getting and what you think about it. Thanks again!
Congrats! Amazing presentation as always!
@@RavenBlackCry thank you!
Awesome experience you had there and thanks for sharing with us!
@@twistedbarbell3950 thank you, TB!
This video actually made me enter their site and check on their catalog... great video btw 😎
Thank you!
Looking forward to the additional videos you mentioned, interviews and a review of the belt squat,
@@kcuhc84 thank you!
This is a cool video. I never know why companies never want to tell people about the upcoming releases. Knowing about the releases may change my mind on certain purchases I should make.
Thank you. I’m really glad they are letting us know about the Belt Squat and Seated Calf Raise; the first look I got at them was in April when they were showcased at Fibo.
Nice video! Awesome info
@@dewaynewade4418 thank you!
Outstanding 👍 Hopefully, they sponsor your channel - great content & great products 🤘
Thank you! That would be really cool, but unfortunately, I don’t think my channel will ever reach the level of getting sponsored by any company.
Great video! Looking forward to their new innovation. Powertec is easily one of my favorite companies.
@@adamjames3665 me too and that is great to hear!
I made that comment and had no idea about this. Ur a great ambassador.
@@tomnohmy1273 I really appreciate that. Thank you.
Great job on the video presentation! Glad you were finally able to get to our beautiful state. Muscle beach must have been nice for you to experience. Did you visit Gold’s?
@@narigon3942 thank you. I went to the Gold’s Gym in Long Beach and got some black and yellow gear. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to the Gold’s Venice location, Hollywood Sign, or Walk of Fame.
Great to see you again!
@@ABQ3000 good to be back. It’s been a couple months since my last full-length video.
Really cool and well deserved!
@@GarageGym_Brandon-td5pe thank you, GGB!
Great video. Looking forward to seeing what powertec do next.
@@stuartcoster thank you and me too! I’ll be waiting (not so 🤓) patiently for the first release which will hopefully be the belt squat.
Very cool of them. Thanks for all the info.
@@lousantiago7511 it really was. Thank you.
Looking jacked and stacked
@@Wetterwet I appreciate it!
Love powertec stuff. Such good value for the price.
I would really like to see in the future an ab crunch bench, one of those where we can ad weight plates. technogym has one, a really good one, but it's freaking expensive for a home gym. I bet powertec can do one as good as it, but waaay more affordable 💪🏻
@@Hail_Chris.27 agreed about the value. I would love to see an ab machine for an affordable price.
Showroom/Gym 😅. Congrats 👏👏👏👏. Looking forward to the new machines.
@@DVDVAMPIRE01 me too! I can’t wait for the belt squat! My DIY Belt Squat has been awesome, but I’m ready for a dedicated machine again.
Great video!
@@atlasbarexercise thank you, Atlas Bar!
Awesome to see this! The hacks I have learned from this channel are amazing. I never would of thought turning around on the bench to well bench makes it feel more like a flat bench press haha
@@ronburgandy3339 I love to hear it. Thanks so much.
Cool you met Jay!!!
@@NoFate247 it was a super cool experience. Thank you for, “checking in!”
well deserved bro!! This is so cool!!!
@@LukesGarageGym thank you, LGG!
The fact that we saw a prototype of an upcoming belt squat from Powertec, made me hit the pause button on me buying one. it was between the rhino and squat max. But I'm going to hold off until this new one and make a final decision.
@@dakotahawkins-d3h I think that’s a good idea.
Nice, dude. Cool opportunity
@@powerjb6201 it was awesome! The entire trip couldn’t have gone any better. Thanks so much!
Thanks for this cool video! Where can I find those squat wedges (at 11:20)? Are these from Powertec?
@@geraudkittel4804 thanks so much. I’m not sure who makes those squat wedges, but it’s not Powertec. There are quite a few options: I really like the Squatwedgies Squat Wedge I put on my Leg Press and Compact Leg Sled (I have RUclips Shorts showing what I’m talking about). It also works great on the Levergym because it’s not metal on metal.
Awsome tour.
@@alanchilds3005 thank you!
Hope we can get that belt squat soon here in europe 😀
@@joseguedes2548 Powertec EU got the new LP and new Sled in stock pretty quickly - so hopefully you won’t have to wait long.
Hey since you have the ear of the powertec guys I think it'd be cool if they make the lat pulldown n ab crunch that they have on the multi system into its own machine. This way people that maybe don't have the room for a multi system could still get all 3 stations as separate machines
@@benmiller5015 I would be down for that. Thank you for the suggestion.
I knew something was up when you got rid of all the other brands. The belt squat has my interest.
In my interview at Powertec, I mention that. I had a whole garage full of commercial equipment and a few other home gym brands but I found myself mostly training in my Powertec Spare Bedroom Gym; that’s when I knew it was time to get rid of all my other stuff.
You definitely look even more fit than normal!
@@ryanpatterson9526 thank you. I worked really hard to get ready for this trip; I prepped like I was competing in a bodybuilding show.
18:11 hope they release new version of the multipress/levegym and roller smith in addition to new machines
@@Blitz88ITA I am eagerly awaiting the release of the Belt Squat…tomorrow isn’t fast enough 🤓
Great video as always. I’m very interested in the seated calf raise. Hoping to get a levergym soon. But just worried that I’ll buy one and the next day they’ll announce an updated version…
@@Reuprecht1986 I’m looking forward to the seated calf raise too. I’ve been using the Levergym for seated calf raises, but I want to streamline the exercise.
I’m really considering getting the levergym - do you happen to know if any other upcoming powertec products will be an updated version of the levergym?
@@BreezyNinteyOne I’m sorry, I don’t. If you’re considering getting a Levergym, I would get one.
I'm still waiting for them to release some sort of leg platform attachment that hooks to the lever arms of the levergym.... It seems like a no brainer considering how many people already do vertical leg presses by putting their legs on the handles. Ya gotta convince them for the people 😁
@@BIGACHX5 I think an attachment like that has potential (although I’m not sure if it’s on Powertec’s radar). I never liked doing leg presses on the lever arms’ squat bar. However, I do see how a footplate could improve the exercise; plenty of smith machines have a footplate for leg presses.
Already committed to the rhino. If I only knew about this 2 week ago maybe I would have waited.
I hope you’re happy with it when you get it. I put in a lot of reps on the Rhino and it always served me well.
Hey Man , a really cool Video at First.
I just tested the Beltsquat on the FIBO this Year , and the Belt was perfekt .
But there is one Question , when ist the Belt ready to Sell on the Website ?
Do you got more Informations?
Greetings ✌🏻
@@emmosascha3751 thank you. I’m glad you had a chance to test it. I thought the belt was comfortable too and it sounds like a lot of people shared that Feedback with Powertec at Fibo.
As for a release date, I’m not sure Powertec has a specific date in mind, but I hope it’s soon.
Finally a calf machine !!!. One thing I have been hoping they would make. Is it for release this year ?
@@henchdurance4247 I agree. Unfortunately, I don’t have any information about release dates, but I got the impression it will be soon-ish.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews I see, I can't wait for that to be released. Thanks for keeping us informed 💪
@@henchdurance4247 thank you.
Congrats again! Great video!
@@briand5047 thank you, Brian! I really appreciate you.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews I wish they had an East Coast showroom. Cutler has said he always allows himself to get out angled in pics.
@@briand5047 me too. I talked to the President about additional locations but I’m not sure it’s in the cards anytime soon.
lol! Jay was cool. He said, “what are you doing here? Do you know someone who is competing?” To which I replied, “The only reason I’m here is to meet you.”
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews When I used to go to contests (except for 2 Olympias and Night of Champions several times), I'd go to socialize and leave for a few hours and return for the guest poser. The actual contests on the state and regional levels are super boring. Years ago, there wasn't waiting in lines for 2 hours to meet someone. Top guys, mag writers were just hanging around like everyone else.
@@briand5047 agreed. I’ve been to two local bodybuilding shows, one of Monica Brant’s’ and Jay’s and I didn’t stay for long or watch much of the show…I liked the Expo area better.
thats dope! Rob Riches is awesome too first got me into bodybuilding back in high school haha
@@aynrandfan7454 Rob is the Powertec OG. He couldn’t have been nicer or more helpful.
Super cool - I have looked at getting the PT lat pulldown, but from my investigation for tall guys like myself it's too short. It is frustrating because I see this with many other companies like rep, rogue, titan, BOS ect. The new Ares 2.0 shows a 6'7" guy using their pulldown but that thing is expensive.
@@toddmckay5013 thank you. I have a review for the new model and talk about the height of the machine. I think even the tallest of the tall will be able to reach full extension on the lat pulldown when using a traditional lat bar, but if you’re using an attachment that hangs low like the Prime RO-T8 Handles, you won’t be able to get a full lockout.
Awesome video, glad you had the unique opportunity. Any word/ chance Powertec is going into the Hack Squat /Leg Press combo market (linear bearings)?
@@Marine531 thank you. I really appreciate it. I can’t share any information about any future releases beyond what I show in this video. I am sorry and I hope you understand.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviewsthat’s what happens when I ask my question mid video😂. (You mentioned that at the end). I will just eager wait Powertecs release. Thanks again for all your vids (i got 5 pieces because of your reviews)
@@Marine531 I sincerely appreciate that and awesome to hear you have 5 Powertec pieces!
I am on the edge to get their lat tower in addition to the lever gym I already own. All based on your recommendations. I am little hesitant now because of their new equipment you are alluding to. Better wait?
@@Rodgauer-ho5ko thanks so much. Their Lat Machine is a brand new model only about 8 months old.
I personally wouldn’t hold off on buying anything. Sometimes, it takes a year or two or three for companies to get pieces through development.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Thank you so much. I will pull the trigger on the lat machine right after the holidays. Unfortunately, I am located in Germany and have to go through their branch in France. You don‘t have an affiliate link for Europe, do you?
@@Rodgauer-ho5ko unfortunately, I do not. However, please let me know what you think when you get it.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Will do
Keep the videos coming. Did powertec pay for your tattoo?
@@reddragonsubliminal6440 thank you. No, that was all me. They had no idea I was even going to do it.
Did they announce any specific release date for their belt squat and seated calf raise?
@@maj0rdave unfortunately, I don’t know about a release date for either machine.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews No worries! It was worth asking. :) Great video!
@@maj0rdave really appreciate it.
Notice you don’t have their weight plates - correct?
I’m curious the accuracy of their plates.
ie, Rouge is -/+ 3%
kinda a lot of potential to be off
ie.
Take 120kg using 4 25kg plates and 20kg bar…
…can be up to 5kg/11 lb off potentially)
Of course ipf approved plates have to be no more than -/+ 10g off
(big difference than the 3%)
Can you find out what Powertecs accuracy tolerance range is?
Couldn’t find it on their site.
Thanks😊
@@pathtooptimalhealth my dad passed down all of his plates to me, which is the only reason I don’t have Powertec’s plates. I’d certainly get them if I didn’t have all the plates I do. I can send an email, but it’s likely a 3-4 day weekend for many companies. If I were you, I would also send a message to their customer service team. Let me know if you hear first.
Pretty cool man
@@tbx59 thanks so much.
Nice! So the multi system with lat pull down attachment would be best?
@@robnoxious7637 that is a good idea. Luckily, when the lat pulldown attachment is connected into the utility bench connector, it doesn’t impact adjusting the Multipress bench settings on the Multisystem. Further, that would give you a cable and lever pulldown.
I had the Leg Press Attachment connected to the Multipress for a few months and it didn’t get in the way.
Did they have any plans to fix the height issue on the smith machine?
@@RonMexico527 I shared my thoughts with them on that model so they are definitely aware of it.
i hope powertec will integrate a squat safety stopper on the levergym like the rapt of brute force
@@Blitz88ITA I use an additional safety pin from the Multipress and / or Leg Press Attachment. Before I got those machines, I had a post/pipe I got off an old Soloflex that fit perfectly in the ROM Plates.
Any ETA on when the belt squat is coming out?
@@vageliekaratzas3488 unfortunately, I don’t know for certain; I think Rob may have mentioned an early 2025 release.
Thanks for your channel, I look forward to your future videos. At the same time, I make my own gym equipment, and if you are interested, I would love to send you some to review on your channel. Please let me know and I can go over in detail what type of gym tools I make.
Nice
@@bdog98765 thank you!
Powertec always seems like a gimmicky company to me but after watching tons of your videos I think they actually make some really good pieces.
@@ak-zw8jv thank you so much and I’m really glad to hear it.
Hope you will also visit Ironmaster HQ 😉
@@jmk.3943 a few years ago, Ironmaster invited me out. A great group of guys there too.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews 👍💪
I have the bench with leg attachment, i just wish the rollers where height adjustable for shorter or taller people.
@@Kong_WR Powertec’s newest Leg Ext. / Leg Curl attachment has at least one additional setting to make it fit taller individuals better (my model has 3 settings).
You may already know this / do this, but with the older model leg ext attachment, I tell people to raise the seat a notch or two and / or elevate the front feet of the bench with a 2 x 4 if you are on the taller side.
There's no adjustment for the roller pads 🙃
I wonder why they went 1:1 ratio on the deluxe functional trainer.
@@TEERIO96 I prefer a 1:1 ratio…my streamline functional trainer is 2:1 when both cables are being used and 4:1 when only one cable is being used. For example, if I’m doing Tricep Pushdowns on one side, I might need 140 pounds on the stack.
There should be a headrest for 45 degree leg press
@@trapps75 I think anyone who is 6’ and under will have their head supported on the back pad. Taller than that, your head will likely hang over.
Well deserved
@@williamaustin6132 Thank you, WA! We have been in touch almost since the start of HGHR and I greatly appreciate your support over the years.
@@williamaustin6132 that is really awesome of you to say. Thank you.
Did you see any new leg press/hack squat combo machines?
@@andie_pl I am really sorry, but I can’t talk about any of the pieces beyond what I show in this video. I hope you understand.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews all good and great video overall!! I know their leg press is a pretty popular piece, so I assumed they would have a combo piece in development.
@@andie_pl greatly appreciated!
Please tell them to make 25kg metal plates 😊
@@pathtooptimalhealth they have their 25kg bumper plates. I’m not sure they’ll manufacture 25kg metal plates. I can say something when I talk to them again, but even before that, I’m sure a team member will read the comments and see your request.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews thanks…
It’s one of the things that have kept me from a Powertec purchase (their rack specifically),
as I would like to get everything from one place.
25kg plates are my go-to plates at the gym, quite practical.
Think of it this way…
Stateside people are used to having their ‘2plates’ for a 225 lb bench
Here in Europe we get (close to) that with 2 of our 20kg plates.
2 sets of 25kg is 120kg (add 2.5kg collars) and you get a smooth 125kg / 275 lb total.
Point is that extra 5kg adds up quickly as you can see,
and combining the 20s and 25s is a no brainer as well☺️
(240 lbs - 260s range)
Apologies for the ramble… congrats on the trip out there!
@@pathtooptimalhealth thanks so much. I definitely understand wanting brand uniformity.
Rob Riches is fired 😮 You've sold way more Powertec gear than him 😊
@@eddiebaby22 lol! I saw last week how hard Rob works - he runs circles around me.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews No way, you're the man for the sales now ;) Keep up the great work. It's excellent gear in all fairness and no limit to the imagination for getting as good a workout as any complete commercial gym but at home.
@@eddiebaby22 very well said with, “no limit to the imagination for getting a good workout;” Powertec has got to have the most versatile and hackable equipment there is…probably why I like them so much.
Wait are they not bringing back the power Lever P? That machine was the best for standing curls
@@timhall1529 never had a chance to use that machine.
They should at least try and make up their own design for the belt squat. I’m sure they will implement other features but at least make it powertec lol. Looks like a knockoff rhino
@@andrewkara4 I think the one shown at Fibo falls more in line with Powertec’s style, but I can certainly see some similarities…I’m just glad it’s not a lever-based belt squat.
You're way too young to have an old man back
@@michaelderenne9838 I initially injured my back on a Hack Squat machine. Luckily, my back doesn’t cause me problems unless I perform certain exercises like barbell squats, deadlifts, barbell rows, etc.
In my day-to-day activities, it doesn’t bother me at all.
Dude is that you doing the advertisement for the oversize baseball caps? If so, I might need to get a few.
@@knowthywalk8908 nope, that’s not me.
happy for you 🤍
@@Sport-wv8og thank you!
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