They have an extra cable so the curls don’t have that issue! It’s on the gym add on kit they said, FYI. Thoughts on this or their new version coming out? Make sure to smash that like button and subscribe and comment to support the page! I didn’t show the rows; checkout my bro Tim @goreckifit where he showcases it here 👇 instagram.com/reel/DDpkBmoSEkj/?igsh=MTl1Zmg5d2x4Nmt5OQ==
They're coming out with a new one in January that has a bigger, 36" platform. Hopefully, they saw this video and fix some of the design flaws. It looks insanely dangerous the way it was moving at just 100lbs.
it is man!! Something different for our existing cable machines!! and dude nice!! Why the home gym is so awesome man we get to be so creative with our space!
Complete and absolute Doo-Doo (Hey, you asked what I thought! 12:32) I have 3 criteria for gym equipment that must all be met. 1- Can I progressively overload (Is there weight limitation that will prevent me from continuous progressing on this machine and will render my investment useless) 2- Can I push to failure without danger (is it stable?). 3- Can I perform the movement through its full ROM in an effective and natural manner The RDLs looked okay, but on squats it fails all 3. It looked like you were on a bosu-ball and were just trying to not fall over, and as a result could barely hit a quarter rep. I can see the intention with this thing, but there are too many limiting factors for its idealized use. Even for a beginner, I would not recommend this. Better grab a pair of dumbells and get the movement patter right rather than getting the fundamentals wrong because you are training on a shaky stool.
$349 USD... That's a steep ask versus 2 plyoboxes and a dipbelt. 😂 For only squats it's a no-go. Maybe it's worth for unique types of exercises it offers.
Would love to hook this to my lever gym bottom pulley or my trainer stack, but its just too expensive for what it is. I would rather do a DIY belt squat on some plyo boxes. Unless going light this thing doesnt look safe.
70% of your body weight?!? First, that's an arbitrary number. If you weigh 130 lbs, that's 91 lbs, while if you are 300 lbs, it would be 210 lbs! That is quite a large difference in weight tolerances. And that leads to the 2nd problem, at a maximum of 70% of your body weight, this would only be useful for beginners.
Yeah they factor in your body weight and how much it can hold down bc of how much you weigh. But it definitely is great for beginners!! I love love RDLs on this man
It’s not arbitrary. You have the cable pulling the directly toward the rack and the only thing holding the platform in place is the weight of it + your body weight. I’m sure you could throw some weight plates in front of the legs to prevent it from sliding and go heavier
@@BrandonSchwartz1 That makes sense. That platform looked like it was moving a decent amount when he was doing 100 lbs, so I imagine that it could slip pretty easily.
@@LukesGarageGym if it's marketed towards beginners, they probably aren't going to have a cable cross machine to attach to in order for this to work. And if the idea is for them to bring it to the gym, well, then a gym will have lots of options for beginners without them having to spend all that money on a piece of equipment that they have to carry around with them. Seems like a pointless gimmick.
@ I understand their concept and what they are trying to do but too, the price alone will scare people off and look at just other option for the exercises for cheaper or DIY
I bought a imitation flywheel off Alibaba that looked similar, and was a similar price - it is a better option if you want something like this - this thing has too many limitations and risks
Too many limitations for belt squats and I don’t find a lot of value in the other movements since you can do those with a loading pin or u-clips on a dumbbell.
Cool, so can't go past 70% my body weight for belt squats... Already got issues there, but then, it's legit a box with a pulley in it. I have detailed specs and hell, I could prob pay Kaizen DIY to build me an exact replica of his latest and ship it to me so I don't have to lift a finger all for less than the price of this thing 😅
They have an extra cable so the curls don’t have that issue! It’s on the gym add on kit they said, FYI. Thoughts on this or their new version coming out? Make sure to smash that like button and subscribe and comment to support the page! I didn’t show the rows; checkout my bro Tim @goreckifit where he showcases it here 👇
instagram.com/reel/DDpkBmoSEkj/?igsh=MTl1Zmg5d2x4Nmt5OQ==
Ideally, they lower the pulley starting position as well. It needs a cutout in the middle that starts with a deficient below the feet
yeah that would help a lot!!
Exactly! Makes it now worth it IMO
@@RT_COYS absolutely!!
Thanks for the review, LGG!
appreciate you my brother!!!!
@2:26 Game over baby, you’re done😂. Hilarious.
Love it Luke!
HAHAHAAH cya later to your spine 🤣🤣
Solid review brother it was amazing and quite helpful plus pointing out the pros and cons of the squat box might be considering getting it. 💯💪😎🤙
thank you my brotha from another motha!!!!
They're coming out with a new one in January that has a bigger, 36" platform.
Hopefully, they saw this video and fix some of the design flaws. It looks insanely dangerous the way it was moving at just 100lbs.
I agree man I hope the new version is a big win!
I was not aware of the weight limit, I see now why every other version is bolted on.
yeah the new one coming will have weight horns on it!
@@LukesGarageGym Oh yeah? I didn't know that. They told me it was coming out in January, what did they tell you?
Great job Luke
@@IRON-PHOENIX thank you bro!!!
Unique piece. I DIY'd a version about 2 years ago just like it, but mine pins into my rack and uses my UPS
it is man!! Something different for our existing cable machines!! and dude nice!! Why the home gym is so awesome man we get to be so creative with our space!
what's a "UPS?"
@@johnnybeefumit’s the Universal Pulley System from Surplus Strength
Complete and absolute Doo-Doo (Hey, you asked what I thought! 12:32)
I have 3 criteria for gym equipment that must all be met.
1- Can I progressively overload (Is there weight limitation that will prevent me from continuous progressing on this machine and will render my investment useless)
2- Can I push to failure without danger (is it stable?).
3- Can I perform the movement through its full ROM in an effective and natural manner
The RDLs looked okay, but on squats it fails all 3. It looked like you were on a bosu-ball and were just trying to not fall over, and as a result could barely hit a quarter rep.
I can see the intention with this thing, but there are too many limiting factors for its idealized use. Even for a beginner, I would not recommend this. Better grab a pair of dumbells and get the movement patter right rather than getting the fundamentals wrong because you are training on a shaky stool.
You hit the nail on the head bro!! I do agree! I see their intentions but for any moderate to serious lifter, they see this as a hard pass
Good review, I share the same thoughts for this one!!
thanks bro!! It is a cool idea! Excited to see how well the updated version is!
Great example of the lack of cable length for those CURLS FOR THE GIRLS
NEED MORE CABLE FOR DEM CURLSS BABYY
why not doing the curls on your knees ?
I could! just extremely awkward for me and not something I’d enjoy
$349 USD... That's a steep ask versus 2 plyoboxes and a dipbelt. 😂 For only squats it's a no-go. Maybe it's worth for unique types of exercises it offers.
Definitely more for that added versatility that’s not belt squats. Curious to see their pro version and how it is!!
I wouldn't take a chance on doing a belt squat using plyoboxes...
Would love to hook this to my lever gym bottom pulley or my trainer stack, but its just too expensive for what it is. I would rather do a DIY belt squat on some plyo boxes. Unless going light this thing doesnt look safe.
Yeah light or this thing is flying into your dry wall lol but be cool for repping it out on your lever gym if that’s what you’re okay with!
70% of your body weight?!? First, that's an arbitrary number. If you weigh 130 lbs, that's 91 lbs, while if you are 300 lbs, it would be 210 lbs! That is quite a large difference in weight tolerances. And that leads to the 2nd problem, at a maximum of 70% of your body weight, this would only be useful for beginners.
Yeah they factor in your body weight and how much it can hold down bc of how much you weigh. But it definitely is great for beginners!! I love love RDLs on this man
It’s not arbitrary. You have the cable pulling the directly toward the rack and the only thing holding the platform in place is the weight of it + your body weight. I’m sure you could throw some weight plates in front of the legs to prevent it from sliding and go heavier
@ you could! I didn’t show bc I feel like most would like the pro coming out with built in horns. This is ideal for beginners essentially
@@BrandonSchwartz1 That makes sense. That platform looked like it was moving a decent amount when he was doing 100 lbs, so I imagine that it could slip pretty easily.
Hopefully, with the new design coming out, they make this so that you can go a lot heavier.
What in the world is the point of a squat movement that you can only do 70 percent of your bodyweight with?
welll think about injuries and beginners too. barely can do much. When I started I could barely squat the bar
@@LukesGarageGym if it's marketed towards beginners, they probably aren't going to have a cable cross machine to attach to in order for this to work. And if the idea is for them to bring it to the gym, well, then a gym will have lots of options for beginners without them having to spend all that money on a piece of equipment that they have to carry around with them. Seems like a pointless gimmick.
@ I understand their concept and what they are trying to do but too, the price alone will scare people off and look at just other option for the exercises for cheaper or DIY
@@andrewdudenhoffer9512You can attach it to resistance bands, which are pretty cheap.
Seems like it should have some weight horns on the device
sounds like their pro version will have that!
I bought a imitation flywheel off Alibaba that looked similar, and was a similar price - it is a better option if you want something like this - this thing has too many limitations and risks
nice!! send a link if you can I am curious!!
Too many limitations for belt squats and I don’t find a lot of value in the other movements since you can do those with a loading pin or u-clips on a dumbbell.
right! Their new one has that handle that I am excited for and weight horns for stability! That uclips hack is EXCELLENT
Belt squats aren't fine with the right piece of equipment.
Cool, so can't go past 70% my body weight for belt squats... Already got issues there, but then, it's legit a box with a pulley in it. I have detailed specs and hell, I could prob pay Kaizen DIY to build me an exact replica of his latest and ship it to me so I don't have to lift a finger all for less than the price of this thing 😅
Yeah definitely DIY versions to save cash! Love Kaizen and what he does.Sounds like their pro version is a massive upgrade!
Kaizen probably wouldn't do it. He only does it for content and to possibly have it mass produced by a company.
This machine is stupidly prize and it's very dangerous... who would buy this piece of crap..
I like the concept but definitely a lot of cash and limits your ability to progress. Stayed tuned for the pro version!
@@LukesGarageGymWhen?
No thanks lol. I’ll stick to the lever arm version. Much safer.
stay on the lookout for their pro version. may be up your alley way like mine too!
The lever arm belt squat is actually inferior compared to the weight being directly below your feet.