Powertec Sissy Squat Pro Review
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- In this video, I unbox, review, and demo the new Powertec Sissy Squat Pro.
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"I look I like I'm riding a horse" is probably the funniest observation i've heard you make 🤣.
lol! Glad you caught that part.
TOOL T. Upvote. Happy new year bro.
Thanks so much and Happy New Year! The TOOL shirt was a gift from my wife (she’s not a fan, but I don’t hold it against her).
You probably won't read this, but I bought this sissy squat because of your video and I couldn't be happier. I perform the exercise the same way as you and it gives me an awesome way to burn out my legs to complete and utter failure without taxing the lower back or knees. The product standing against the wall with the main pad removed takes up hardly any space, which is amazing for my small bedroom homegym. Finally a leg machine I can fit in my space and get quality volume out of!
I owned a cheapo sissy squat machine and the ankle pads didn't extend far enough causing more stress on the knees. The difference is astounding. The Powertec sissy squat is very well thought out and worth every euro I've paid for it.
Also, to give back a tip: you can also wear a weighted vest and still hold onto the bands for balance to increase resistance!
That is awesome to hear! Thank you so much for letting me know.
I agree; the quality between this and other Sissy Squats is significant.
Great to hear it works well for you and for your space.
Great use of bands to find a ROM that works for you.
Thank you, TB! The reverse band was the game changer.
good review and demo..Yeah that guy who got injured..I cant watch that NOPE...This isnt intended for heavy weights as you stated and its not meant for everyone. The use of bands like you demo is probably perfect. id also assume good for some rehab as well..Happy New Year!
Thanks, BBD! One thing I didn’t mention is that guy was holding onto a 45 pound plate so I’m not surprised he got injured. Happy New Year!
Well I ain’t no sissy so guess I can scratch this off my list 😎 ok low hanging fruit aside, I have always been interested in a sissy squat. They look like an awesome exercise. Great video HGHR!
lol! I’d be interested to see how many of these you could get based on how much you can squat. Thanks so much, BGB!
This exercice targets also the glutes ? Thx 😉
Not so much, more quads than anything.
hi dear, i ask to the reseller here in Italy why they have increase the price of the leg press attachment on their site (they also write that the new 2024 attachment wiil be avaiable in march) they respond to me that will be a new version of the attachment that will be unilateral! Im curious now for this, i hope that they also increase weight capacity. Have you heard something also?
I have not heard anything, but that sounds good.
This is one that I’d have to try before committing to it. It looks like a quality piece and I’d want to know that’ll actually use it.
Very true. I don’t think this piece of equipment is for everyone and trying it (especially my variation) would be beneficial.
The movement pattern seems similar to a pendulum squat (which claims to combine a hack squat and leg extension). If you have a pendulum squat, would this piece be redundant?
The pendulum offers more stability, easier to progressively overload, and more of a fixed movement pattern. If you really like variety in your training, I think they are different enough, but, of course, the Pendulum wins.
Understandable. Thanks for the response and another great video! I was eye balling that piece during the Nov sale. 😅
@@Marine531 thanks so much!
Do you still not use equipment that puts weight on your spine?
At the moment, I do not and I remain extremely reluctant to do so.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews I feel ya. I have a multisystem but I don’t like using the squat rack beacause of that same reason. It also only feels like it’s working my quads. Was curious which one you’d recommend. The leg press or the compact sled?
I’ve always liked the sled better. I have an updated review for the new Sled and cover that topic briefly if you want to check it out.
It's called a Roman chair squat machine
@@trapps75 I mention that at 3:11; however, for this review, I called it what Powertec calls it.
DO U LOOK AT IT B 4 U FLUSH
Every time.
Very Underated exercise but will build Quads better than Squats says Science and it's true, people that don't believe it, should try it and they will see it's true.
Good to hear you like the exercise and find value in it. This seems to be one of those pieces of equipment that has as many critics as fans.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews
The person that gave the exercise it's name ruined the exercise for most men as men just don't believe in an exercise with the word sissy in it's title, sad but true. Ironically if those same men would perform the exercise they would then see that it will make a sissy out of them, especially if they weighted it down by wearing a weight vest or holding dumbbells while doing it.
"It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation." --Herman Melville
Great review. Could feel the stretch just watching your reps. Happy New Years, keep doing the hard work for us
Thank you! It’s gonna be a few days before I can hit legs again. Appreciate it!
Great vid! I always thought it was weird these are called sissy squats. When I hear s.s., I always think Vince G and Tom Platz. Wall ball hack squats with a curl bar (didnt have a barbell) were useful during the pandemic.
Thanks so much and agreed. It seems most people call these Spanish Squats.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews I use a Nordic stick (great value for $25) which can also be used for Spanish squats, but I haven't tried it for them. Happy New Year!
@@briand5047 I’ve seen that piece of equipment. Very cost effective and space-saving.
Thanks so much and Happy New Year to you. I hope you are getting settled in your new place.
What current program are you using? Im doing a modified DC training (using exercises that fit with my body structure). Im curious if you have a review video or could list pros/cons of your DC training experience. Thanks!
I made a post, but never a video after my 6 Part DC Series. I found I can’t recover like I could when I was in my 30s. In my 20s and 30s, my Blast could last 10-12 weeks while constantly beating the log book. In my 40s, my most recent Blast lasted 7 weeks and I was really worn down.
I’ll incorporate a Rest Pause set from time to time, but I usually stick to 1 work set to failure and 2-3 exercises for a body part (PPL).
U have to raise it up higher u have it a little to low to
After experiment with the bench for a while, these are the settings I found most comfortable and effective.
How is the quality control of Powertec? I bought a Sissy Squat from another company, but had to return it because it was so uneven and sloppy made.
I have purchased a lot of equipment from Powertec and everything has been consistently well made, nicely packed, and performs as it’s supposed to.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Thanks buddy👍
@@Daniel-qp8ro glad to help!
The kid that tore his patella he didn't have the back knee rest high enough on the back of his legs
@@trapps75 I also think going horizontal with a 45 pound plate on his chest didn’t do the guy any favors.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews your right
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews let's clear one thing up it's called Roman chair squat machine no matter what anyone says Google - Roman chair sit up machine and u will see the resemblance
Dang! Looks like your variation hits! Thanks so much for your continued reviews.
Thanks so much! A minor tweak for major gains 🤓
Hello from France. This bench is very effective. Happy New year to you all
Great to hear you like it!
Too much stress on the whole knee, specially the bone structure. I own one, no probs with tendons but not good for the rest of the complex structure of knees. I used It now as i normal squat.
Have you tried the way I show in this video?
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews i think better with one dumbell ( until 2Okg...) like a goblet squat or with a plate ( 10 to 20kg ). Or with a couple of dumbell doing a movement like normale squat ! I feel It on quads, burns really and feel safe ! It Is strange that you doesn t show all this variation !
@@andreadalex8893 I mention in the video that adding any weight other than a band places too much stress on my knees while in the bottom position. Good to hear you have success with the exercise.
What brand resistance brands are those?
EliteFTS
Which bands from them do you have for this or would recommend? I saw they have a bunch of
@@jenniferd5694 the ones I use the most are the 41” Pro Mini (red). They are sold as singles. If you want to use a band for assistance like I did in this video, you may want a thicker band like the 41” Pro Light (orange).
Tool fan I see
Big time!
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews I’ll be going to their concert in feb
@@FlannelFetish awesome! It’s been a while, but I’ve seen them twice and they didn’t disappoint.