Powertec Levergym Chest, Shoulder and Tricep Workout - Part 1
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- In this video I show a sample 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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Kudos for actually demoing the equipment with real weight.
It gives a better view of how it holds up, rather than Rob Riches with a 25 lbs on each side.
lol!
Hey there, I have the first gen levergym w that awful attached bench. Any hacks to make that terrible thing more functional? I was thinking of cutting the bottom off and attaching a wider plate to make it stable. I love the rest of the machine, however
I never owned that model, so I haven’t been able to experiment with different things. I don’t know of anyone who’s done that, but it could work. Good to hear you’re happy with the LG…minus the attached bench.
That first band warm up looks sick.. i will def add that
This was a valuable workout. Follow-along videos, along with time for rest, stretching, warmups and work sets - this is tremendously value-added content. Thank you for making this!
The improved audio with the mic is a bonus!
Thank you so much and I appreciate the feedback!
Dude you gotta breath on those sets
Thanks for making this and sharing your Levergym push workout, look forward to seeing more
Thank you!
Very well explained!!! I love incline! Thank you 👍
Thank you!
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews you are very welcome 🙏!
Thank you ✔️
Debating between the WB-LS-YY powerteck, a latpull down with weigjt stack titan or FT to add to my home gym. I already have a power rack, db and many other functional equipment.
I was just going to buy the ares but I don't know if I will like everything g in one rack specially when working out with wife?
The Levergym is a lat Pulldown and lever arms in one. Therefore, you wouldn’t need to get the Titan pulldown (although you don’t have the convenience of a selectorized stack on the Levergym). I would rather have the Levergym over a standard functional trainer. However, if do a lot of barbell work, I think the Ares is the best option.
Can the lever arms be made wider with washers or a longer bolt? I would prefer trying the inline grip and not the perpendicular part of the handle.
It would require a longer bolt that runs through the frame and a longer safety bar.
I absolutely love the ingenuity with the exercises.
Thank you, Radio!
Can tell me the name of bar of your last exercise in this video, for triceps .And where buy it ?
It is the curl bar from Power Systems.
Do you drink bcaa??.. try aminocore bcaa white grape.. taste so good
I don’t. Most research is indicating they aren’t necessary if your protein intake is adequate, but if it tastes good, and helps increase your water intake I can see them being pretty good.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews yeah i seen the same videos... saying we dont need them i stop buying
Thanks for the mention, Brother!!! 🙏🏼
Thank you for providing so much valuable information to the world of strength training and bodybuilding!
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Absolutely! Just paying it forward and adding a bit here and there! 🙏🏼
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Looks like a killer workout!! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for watching!
Hello Mary, I had a friend who owned this piece of equipment. Like you say it was a killer workout with every exercise.
I find the grips a bit too close together for me on chest pressing which is a bit frustrating. Im going to try facing towards the machine and doing a flat press. Wo t change the grip of course but interested to see how it feels.
@@benmulleady7266 Even if you grab with a pronated grip on the straight part of the handle?
I grab in the bend of the handle (45 degree grip), which is the perfect distance for me.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews yeah, feels quite cramped
WWhere can I buy the chain?
I am using a dip belt chain connected to two smaller chains that came with some of my Powertec equipment. A hardware store will be able to cut chains to your desired length.
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Thanks, Lamar!
Bonjour quelle est la différence entre la powertec et la triplex atx je ne sais pas quelle choisir merci bravo pour t on travaille
Thank you! For the most part, they are very similar. The Range of Motion selector, bench, and foot place is a little different. Also, Powertec’s lever arms attach a little higher making it better for legs but the ATX is slightly better for flat press.
hey thanks for the video. Why fasted gym though ? For burning glycogen ?
Thank you. During this video series, I didn’t have time to eat before lifting and going to work. Also, I wanted to see if it would help get my blood sugar down. Also, I like training on an empty stomach although, it may not be ideal for muscle building.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews hey thanks for answering. I'm pre-diabetic & read that light exercise on empty stomach can reduce blood sugar level. Glad to see that in action
@@Kaiyes_ I have heard the same thing. I never saw great results from it, but I only tried lifting and not cardio.
aint nothing but a peanut...yeaahhhbuddy!!! good job explaining your routine and talking us through it..Thanks!
Thanks, man! lol! Everybody wants to be a bodybuilder…
Cables…how do they hold up?
Our gym has cable issues constantly.
Luckily, I’ve never had an issue with any of my cables.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews I’m having a hard time deciding between this and the station.
I like there are no cables on the station,
but for the price not needing a dedicated squat/sit-up area.
You mentioned on the lever gym the flat bench isn’t that great and you had to raise your bench…can you speak more to that and what it feels like if you don’t?
Thanks!
@@pathtooptimalhealth I like both for different reasons. The Multi Station’s pressing station is very similar to the Multipress which I think is a better pressing station than the Levergym. The Levergym isn’t the greatest for the flat press because the arms attach high on the frame. Other than the flat press, the Levergym is good for inclines. I prefer Pulldowns on the Levergym as I’m not a huge fan of the Pulldown station on the Multi System. The Levergym has a smaller footprint, it costs less, and the bench can be removed.
So just got my leverage gym a few days ago and after watching your video something seems off or different. The plate where you put the pin in for different heights doesn't tighten up fully and contact the square tube it's mounted to and also noticed your able to use the pin holes in back, whereas I can only use front because back aren't lined up completely to slide pin through. This is the part that you put numbers on that I'm having issues with. Any ideas on this because instructions were a bit sketchy in some areas and possibly could have that plate mounted wrong?
If you check out my “Building My Powertec Spare Bedroom Gym” I show briefly how I assembled the plates. If that doesn’t help let me know.
@HomeGymHacksandReviews Took plates back off to make sure they were on correctly, which they were. This time I put the top insert with screws on first and then slide the stop pin through the back that wasn't lining up. Also it seemed like washers were needed behind the plates, but realized top and bottom screws on one side or another were not tightening up enough. Problem solved, will subscribe to your channel. Thanks.
@@cappy032 good to hear you got the situation resolved and thanks so much!
Good workout. We look like we are about the same age. I rub a heat gel like Voltaren (my fav), Rub A5-35, Tiger Balm on my joints and muscles before a workout. It helps to loosen the muscle and the joints in addition to a warm up. It has actually cut down on my joint pain. I saw some Olympic weight lifters do this a few years ago and have adopted it since.
You have quite the home gym. It's as big as some commercial gyms I've seen in my days :-)
Thank you! During periods where my joints are bothering me, I definitely rely heavily on Tiger Balm and Bio Freeze. It’s a great tip! Thanks!
Some fantastic ideas here - thanks! If i am primarily interested in the Powertec for flat / incline chest push movements and shoulder press (and the dip and fly attachments), do you think their levergym or multipress model would be the better option ? The levergym obviously has way more options / functionality, and while that functionality would not necessarily be wasted, i am wondering if the multipress is the better tool for the specific movements i actually want.
Based on what you want, the Multipress is the better option. Also, the flat press is better on the Multipress. To make the flat press decent on the Levergym, the bench needs to be elevated. However, I’ve had two Multipresses and 1 Levergym and I was very glad I got the Levergym over the Multipress bc of the versatility.
I was wondering if you can help. Since the machine doesn't have a pull up bar, can you perform pull ups while the pull down bar is resting on those hinges up top? I have the same machine and I'm always worried they might break because I don't know how much weight they can support. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
I don’t know what the hooks are rated for (I don’t think anyone does). While I’ve performed pull ups with an attachment on those hooks, I don’t think it’s a long-term solution for a pull-up bar. If you weigh more than 150 - 175 pounds, it’s probably not advisable. I think a better option is a rack chin on the lever arm handles.
Hey great review and I learned alot of important information, thank you!
Any idea what the dimensions for those boxes you used to elevate the bench are?
Thanks so much. 12”
Another option is to face the other way and a slight incline also makes it feel more like a flat press. Some of these I show in Levergym Hacks Part 3.
So the only difference between this and the other powertec multipress is the latpull down?
The arms attach higher on the Levergym which gives you the opportunity to do squats, Lunges, Viking press, etc. Also, because the bench can be removed, the lever arms can be used for dips, knee raises, etc. The Levergym is far more versatile than the Multipress (I’ve had 2 Mulitpresses).
Thanks for posting these. I have wanted this system for awhile but currently have my standard barbell/dumbell combo. This sold me on getting one of these
I am really glad to hear the video was helpful. Thanks so much!
Hey man does the pressing movement converge towards the middle of the chest or move away from the middle on this machine?
The arms do not converge.
This machine has the same movement as the rogue leverage arms. People keeps complaining that is not a natural movement when using leverage arms is that true?
I think these lever arms are much better than rack-mounted lever arms and much easier to adjust.
I think it feels pretty natural. The only exercise I really had to hack was the flat press to make it feel more natural.
Nice bro! Quality over quantity....
Very true!
Yahooo gonna watch this when i get home!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I appreciate you! I’m pretty sure you asked to see a Levergym workout at one point.
Another excellent video. Thank you!
I really appreciate it!
Good job. Im surprised theres no Deer in there working out with you😁
lol! From time to time, I will open the garage door and one or two will be just a few feet away. I’ll get the occasional bird in there and plenty of lizards.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews 🤣🤣
Cool great Video !
Thank you!
I am new to this game my friend. You make an interesting point around the 3 minute mark. Rack V Lever Gym. I have been watching your channel for a while, and you have sold me on Powertec. I am 58, new to training , and live in the UK. I have been saving up for the Lever Gym and the bench accessories. Finally I have the money to buy what I need, but watching this is making me think if the Lever Gym is right for me, or if I should buy the Powertec Rack instead. Any advice would be great mate.
Thanks so much for watching my videos. I have another video titled, “If I Could Only Have One Piece of Home Gym Equipment.” That video may be helpful to you.
I am always reluctant to tell another person what is right for them. If you like free weights and barbell work, you should go with a Power Rack. I personally sold my Power Rack and I have no plans to replace it…it rarely got used because I am more of a machine lifter.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews I agree with you. I have free weights and am not really a lover of them. Thank you for your speedy reply
@@mikeygallag glad to help. Please let me know if you have any additional questions as you build your home gym.
How tall would you say the Powertec levergym is? In my basement the ceiling height is at 84 inches as soon as you reach the joist, and above 90 in between the joists. I've read it's at 81 inches but it looks way bigger when I see it in your video lol. Also I'm 6'1 so would this be too small for me? Great video btw!
Thank you! It’s 81.7” high. I have the camera set pretty low, which is why it probably looks taller.
The pulley is about 77”. If you put the bench in the decline position, it should fit you fine. For a better example of what I’m talking about (putting the bench in the decline position for pulldowns), check out my Prime Fitness RO-T8 handle video.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Thanks! Very reassuring. Just watched the video, definitely going to look into purchasing some of those Prime accessories - they're exactly what I'm looking for.
Would you say for someone who's trying to get into bodybuilding/train for hypertrophy, this machine would be the right kind of purchase? I also read a couple of reviews stating that the bench that comes with the levergym isn't all that special when doing pressing movements - what's your take on the bench itself?
I have the Rep Fitness adjustable 3000 FID bench too so I think from an adjustability standpoint I should be ok regardless. Thank you so much!
@@Fanastywarrior927 glad to help. I think the Levergym can be great for hypertrophy. Check out my video comparing the Powertec bench to the Ironmaster bench for my most thorough thoughts on the Powertec bench.
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I left them inside for this workout.
I use the push-pull exercise program too. It works great.
Are you willing to share your program?
Sure. Within the next couple of weeks, I may do a full video that is clearly laid out…I go into a little more detail for legs in my lower back rehab video.
Great video
Thank you!
What is wrong with bench that came with it ?
For most pressing exercises, I prefer my old school bench. I have the Powertec bench connected to my smith machine for use with the attachments.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews oh Ok I thought maybe the height of bench was off so you weren't able to do proper ROM.
Hey my left elbow gets this tension making me feel weird while I bench, what am I doing wrong?
That is tough to answer without more information and without seeing you bench. Are you talking about with an Olympic bar or on the Levergym? You may not be doing anything wrong; rather, you could have tendonitis, there are so many factors to take into consideration.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews IM using the LEvergym and im 15
@@jomedial it helps me to place my hands on the bend in the lever arm handles and have nearly a 45 degree angle with my hands. I don’t wrap my thumbs around the handles.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews What do you mean by a 45 degree angle with the handle, do you mean like right when your about to grab it?
@@jomedial rather than pushing against the straight part of the handle, I push against the bend in the handle, which puts my hands at a 45 degree angle.
Would you ever get this
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it would depend on how much. also, it would have been helpful to see the machine demo with some weight used. I would also want to try it to see how it would effect my lower back.
Good!
Thanks!!
I train also with stretches. Mostly a minute in the Dip stretch after my dynamic set.
And for upper body pulling a chin up stretch position.
@@Torben118 sounds good! That’s one of the extreme stretches in DC…eventually adding weight to it once 60-90 seconds is reached with just bodyweight.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews one oft the best things I added the last year...
Why do you have the bench elevated like that with the wooden boxes ?
It levels out the lever arms in relation to the bench so the flat press is more natural.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Those lever arms move in a circular arch which means they move in 2 different axes:
(1) Up and down
(2) Forward and backward.
This 2 axis movement is probably what you are trying to correct because by elevating the bench you are more closely positioned so that the forward and backward movement is minimized.
You said as much using different words :) .
Thanks for your reply.
@@dreamfunction4491 thanks so much. For comparison purposes, elevating the bench is not necessary on the Multipress because the lever arms attach lower on the frame.
What is DC?
DC is a training system invented my Dante Trudel. It is also known as Doggcrapp.