Powertec Levergym Footplates and The Return Of The Powertec Workbench Dip & Curl Attachments
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- Опубликовано: 25 мар 2023
- In this video, I review the Powertec Levergym Footplates and I reintroduce the Powertec Workbench Dip and Curl Attachments to Home Gym Hacks and Reviews. After selling these attachments 6 months ago, I built the Powertec Spare Bedroom Gym and I recently decided it was time to once again purchase the Dip and Curl to increase my exercise selection.
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I appreciate the fact you still have so much love for PowerTec and focus on the efficacy and versatility of its products. I don’t have any but too often in the community, I see people disrespecting PowerTec, especially people who had their products and “upgraded”. Usually it’s to flex the new and “better” things they have, specifically more expensive things. But I’m glad you don’t do this.
Thanks so much! I have loved the brand since 2007 and the more equipment I have and the more brands I review, the more I appreciate Powertec. When I take into account price, durability, and versatility, it’s hard to beat Powertec.
Thanks for another informative video.
I particularly found value in the add on feet powertec offers for added stability.
I have overlooked these because I thought they would only act as a stabilizer if bolted down. You prove that they can add some stability even without bolting into the floor. As I am about maxing out the multi system calf raise now, even when using multiple sets out of necessary to keep the weight down. I may invest in the feet now for both the multi system to reduce 'wobble'. Also for the lever gym. Thanks again!
I also noticed you have the longer tricep rope with the new style handles. I have recently purchased a pair for myself from gym pin after acquiring a pin for the weight stack for a body solid g6b, which is a game changer so I can perform Mike Mentzer per exhaust/superset style training with ease in conjunction with my powertec prices.
anyhow, I am actually caught in two minds about the tricep rope. Yes it is nice to have the new handle option but not totally sold on the longer rope and exaggerated stretch on tricep extensions and push downs? How are you finding yours just out of interest?
@@johnpain8380 thanks so much! I hope the Footplates work well for you in that respect and know I’m glad to have them.
As for the GymPin Rope, I like it and I think it’s as good, if not a little better than two Tricep ropes used in unison. I would like for the bumper at the bottom to be a little bit wider to offer more support for my palm. I like the d handle with the RO-T8 handles or revolving handles attached better.
Appreciate the honesty bro!! The spare bedroom Powertec gym is sick!!!
Thanks so much, LGG! Even with all the stuff in the garage, a big portion of every workout is in the Powertec gym.
Both of these attachments look like great options; especially for those with limited space. Nice work!
Thanks so much and agreed!
Purchased power tec equipment and its a game changer thanks for showing alternative work out uses with the equipment absolutely fantastic. Thank you .
I’m really glad to hear you’re happy with the Powertec equipment. Thanks so much!
Good intro about bodybuilder first! Over time, the "bad" business decision turns out to be the best business decision. Too many channels have turned into infomercial bulls**t!
Thanks so much, Brian.
Seconded!
Couldn’t agree more Brian!!
I'm not surprised you two agree because I can give both of your channels (and Carter) the same compliment. Knowing how someone trains also gives credibility to reviews and puts decisions about purchases into context.
@@briand5047 thanks Brian, that means a lot!!
Man do I ever miss my powertec equipment. I am always looking for more on marketplace. Great review, I never had the dip attachment but used to stand on the seat and press the pay pulldown lever down as a hack.
Thanks so much! My first Powertec bench came from Craigslist and I see really good deals from time-to-time on Marketplace. I hope you can find some good deals soon. Like the President of the company said in a recent interview, it awesome how well Powertec pieces hold up many years later when they show up on the used market.
Great video brother! I know I have gushed over your style in the past, but I’m doing it again. Your fact of the matter, detailed profile of pieces with actual workout footage is so commendable. Fancy B-roll and trendy music is great, but workouts aren’t a fashion show. I respect you a ton, HGHR! Ok soapbox over😎
BGB, that is sincerely appreciated! Thank you so much!
Great video!
Greatly appreciated!
I wouldn’t mind u reviewing stuff others have already reviewed as yours are down to earth
I appreciate that. If it was the right product and I think I can bring something new and worthwhile to the table, I certainly would.
I hadn’t considered the dip attachment for my PT bench until I saw your original review, I have a dip attachment for my IM bench and rack, nevertheless I got the PT dip attachment and love it, I lean into the attachment giving an angle that I can’t get with normal dips, after using it twice a week for a couple of months I noticed that I gained shoulder width, which was a bit of a surprise.
Great to hear you like dip attachment and you are seeing good results from the exercise.
Nice review! I actually bent the stopper on the dip attachment with 210 lbs..oops😁. Powertec sent me a new one but now i put 2 45's on the bench itself to stop it b4 it hits the actual stopper. Kind of a pain but it works.
Thanks so much! Yeah, I had to replace one of my stoppers but I was going over the max weight capacity too.
So one thing I’ve found that has made moving powertec machines around the gym much easier is utilizing the hole such as in those footplates to add casters. When using the machine locking the casters keeps it from moving. I’ve used it on their leg press with weight stacked up and no issues.
That is definitely a great option for moving the heavier pieces. I appreciate you sharing that.
I just sold my powertec multi gym. And yes I want it or another version back already lol
I replaced it with a cybex multi press and an old school nautilus style pullover! Also I dug back out my landmine with titan linebacker squat and stand
lol! It’s funny the way that works, but you got a couple of great machines in the mean time.
Nice work on the bulking bro 👍
Looks like your upper body has filled out a bit
Thanks so much, RWBB! I am finally back to where I was 8 years ago. I was having blood sugar issues and tried all kinds of stuff like intermittent fasting and going vegetarian and I lost a lot of muscle and I never got my numbers back down. Numbers still aren’t great but better.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews good to hear mate 👍
Also took me 8 or so years to figure out a social drink on the weekend was detrimental to my health (inflammation), kept getting lower back injuries for years in the days after a drink. Through trial and error I figured it out mid 2019, no more back injuries since (gave up the beers then). It's annoying how long it can take to figure out what works best for us, but once we do there's no looking back.
Anyways, yeah that dip attachment looks like it'd be taking a beating again, I bought one for my power rack about a month ago, it's good how simple body positioning changes of a dip can change the contraction points around whether some days it's more lower chest you want to target vs more triceps.
@@redwhiteandblueblood similar. I try to stick to water only nowadays.
Great review. I’m careful with preacher curls too. Doug Brignole goes into great detail on how the mechanical disadvantage (the biceps tendon pulling nearly parallel to the forearm) is a concern. His book The Physics of Resistance Exercise is an awesome deep dive on biomechanics & exercise.
Thank you for checking out this video after the original preacher curl attachment review. I have referenced Doug Brignole for a few things; Sissy Squats included.
Yeah, sadly I’ve taken Doug’s advice on sissy squats so there’s no escaping the pain.
Good on you for keeping your integrity bro. I can appreciate that. Powertec does have some useful and affordable home gym equipment. I'm actually considering selling my Levergym at the moment, just due to space vs how often i actually use it these days, but I don't want to regret it like you did 😂 I mostly only use it for a few lever arm movements.
Thanks so much, Carter! I’ll be interested to see what you ultimately decide.
Crazy, I’m looking to buy one-hahaha
@@fatboitino2 🤑🤑🤑
@@TheCarterHomeGym 😂🤣😂🤣😂 I'm serious- I tried getting a second hand one,but- I need the newer version. Have to get the 1 inch plate adaptors 🤣😂🤣😂
@@fatboitino2 A buddy of mine is interested in mine. He's got dibs lol. The only ones I ever see for sale are the old ones.
I’m very happy to hear about turning down the product reviews just for the sake of reviewing. This has been my approach, but nobody reaches out to me 😂 , I just buy the pieces I’ll use and review them since maybe somebody else might want them. Great video!!
lol! Soon enough.
That choice limits my exposure and how many videos I put out, but I think it’s the best approach. For example, quite a few brands that are sold on Amazon have asked me to review their products and I can tell they are not something I would recommend to others. So rather than trying to make something look good that’s not or completely trashing the brand, I just pass on it.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews to be honest, I’d turn them down anyways just like you for the same reasons. I don’t need anything that I’m not gonna use in my gym due to limited space. Plus I’m a former machinist and can’t stand equipment that isn’t made with good quality control in mind.
@@GoreckiFit and we’ve talked about it before, neither of us like selling equipment on Marketplace or CL, so it’s just not worth it.
Too bad powertec wasn't one of those companies haha. Always appreciate your reviews
lol! Powertec has hooked me up with a couple pieces, but I definitely paid for these. Thanks so much!
Would it work to just wear a dip belt with some plates or a dumbbell to stabilize yourself when using the dip attachment?
Similar to how Dorian Yates used to perform tricep extensions with a heavy dumbbell on a belt for stability.
Absolutely. A weighted vest will also work.
awesome! Where did you get that bar curls with the all those hole adjustments?
That is the GymPin 20” Lite D Handle. I recently did a RUclips Short on the attachment if you want to see it in action more. It’s a great and versatile attachment.
Oh wow, funny coicindence :) I just got myself a used PowerTec dip attachment, excited for it to arrive next week. Do you know anybody who tried to exceed the weight capacity? I really do not understand why 200lbs should be the limit, looks much sturdier to me. I would love to use higher weights and plan on using my lever based belt squat to make sure I can stay planted on the ground.
Nice! With my last dip attachment, I always went over the weight capacity without issue but I know at that point, it’s my fault if something goes wrong. If you get a chance, let me know what you think when you get yours.
HAHA thats so funny I just sold my PT dip attachment the other day. I always thought it was just "OK" but what I HATED the most about it was how big and bulky it was. I thought about fabricating a metal base for it to leave it set up all the time but I didnt think it was worth it. I have the PT multi gym and the PT Stand alone bench. I leave the leg extension attachment hooked up to the multi gym 24/7 and I like the stand alone bench free of attachments bc I use it for so many different things ( I also have huge a cable crossover tower/machine that I use the bench with all the time). I actually had just about every if not every attachment they make, and sold them all except for the preacher attachment bc with the cable machine I just dont need the attachments. I even took off the actually weight and grip part and just use the preacher pad with the cable machine , which hits SOOOOO much harder. I Do still love the Multi gym and use it daily , and their stand alone bench is super solid. they Do make great stuff.
Great to hear you are happy with Powertec’s equipment. Storage was the major reason
I sold the Dip attachment recently. However, now that I’m in the Powertec gym, I just move it to either the bench or the Multipress which works out well for storage. I would like to see Powertec create a vertical attachment storage organizer if that’s even possible.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews i thought about welding up something like that and lining them up along a wall. I had their attachment stand/base thing, but Man with 4 attachments on it with all the arms and pieces poking out, it took up a good 6'x6' space in my gym. And really even more then that bc you need room to move around them. the dip attachment was the biggest and heaviest so I knew that had to go. if they maybe had a single permanent base for the dip machine and smaller modified seats or benches for some of the other ones, like a stool with the attachment tube for the preacher curl attachment, I think that would be soo much better.
@@nyinfamous2k2 it was the same for me, with all 4 attachments in the organizer, a tremendous amount of space is required, but at the time, that was a lot less expensive and took up a lot less space than 4 dedicated machines. Now, I just store the preacher and leg ext. on the floor which take up no space and the Dip in one of the attachment connectors. If I had some decent welding skills, I might have tried to do what you’re talking about.
Question for you brother, would it be possible to turn the attachment (dip) on the work bench? Legitimately bought a PWB because of your channel show casing the versatility l, and I have to say I love the piece. With that being said, i'd almost prefer to sit and use the attachment because of gym style dip levers.
Thanks so much! There is too much space between the bench and handles for it to work. However, based on your question, I just pulled a barstool in front of the handles and there is the potential for that to work. With my barstool it was a couple inches short, but if I put a couple precut stall mats on the seat, it would work.
@Home Gym Hacks and Reviews thank you for taking the time to check. I was thinking about cutting a few pieces of 3/4 ply and making a leg support (i really prefer sitting when doing dips and my strength to weight ratio would lift me up.) Do you think theres a possibility for that? Also, i want to express my appreciation for your content and the fact you take time to reach back out to your audience. I found Fettle because of your channel, and I absolutely love my purchase of my 45-degree leg press.
@@zanehawkins5869 thanks so much and glad to help. It could work, but without trying it myself, I don’t want to guarantee it. It may take some trial and error. That Fettle looks super nice!
When I got into lifting, preacher curls were out of fashion because of injury concerns. I've only done them a few times in all my years of lifting. Hearing that dude's bicep tendons snap like guitar strings didn't make me regret that decision.
I don’t know of anyone who has torn a bicep on a machine but I would like to see some data for the likelihood of bicep tendon tears when using machines, angled grips, etc., vs the straight barbell.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews There probably is no data, but there was a bodybuilder snapped on preacher curls and I know 3 people that did (all using barbell, I think), but I didn't witness it so can't vouch for their form. Your form is clearly better than that of many. I usually just stick to db curls, weighted narrow chins (pre X or straight set), pulley curls and sometimes bodyweight curls. I tend to err on the side of caution regarding exercise selection so I can throw caution to the wind regarding intensity.
@@briand5047 back when I deadlifted and did bent over barbell rows, I stayed away from the over / under grip and the underhand grip out of bicep tear concerns. If I remember correctly, Dorian tore his bicep with an underhand grip row and I think there are a ton of videos showing bicep tears with under / overhand grip deadlifts. I can’t watch them all the way through lol
I like your statement about safety and intensity for exercise selection.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Yes, after the D.Y. injury, I would only do underhand grip rows with pre X to lessen the load. Great review. The standing dip is such a great option for HIT - nice for forced reps and nice quick transition for pre-exhaustion. Used to train at a gym that had a locally built one. I like the Hammer Strength one, but I loved the standing machine for trisets (iso, iso, dips).
@@briand5047 I agree Brian. Standing to do dips is pretty cool because every dip machine I’ve ever used has been seated. I think I’ve only seen one other standing dip that wasn’t a homemade piece of equipment.
I have the same preacher attachment and the handles that come with it do feel a little weird. I might have to pick up some handles like you have. Are you saying that just barbell preachers usually create bicep injuries? I want to make sure to stay away from those.
Btw I saw some tool poster in a different video. I really like their music as well!
I just err on the side of caution after seeing a couple videos of bicep tears…specifically the one of the guy tearing both biceps with a straight bar. I have done EZ Curl Bar Preachers and machine preachers for years but I try to stay in the higher rep range.
Yeah, Tool is awesome. That poster is in the room above the garage.
Also wanted to say that I have the titan fitness leg curl / ext and your hack with the 35lb plate is GOLDEN. Thanks
@@themattster1989 great to hear it worked for you!
How would you compare the Powertecs Dip to Titans Dip machine in regards to the resistance curve?
I have an older video comparing the two. As for the resistance curve, from what I remember, they are pretty similar. The biggest differences are standing vs sitting and finding a way to stay anchored for both machines. Secondly, the weight capacities: Titan has recently listed the weight capacity at 200, so I’m guessing some of the machines broke, but when I had the Titan before they listed a weight capacity, I was going quite a bit heavier than 200 and I saw others going a lot heavier than that. The Powertec is only 200 too.
Do the Powertec attachments use bearings at the pivots? Here in Australia they are sold under the ATX brand, but I imagine they are the same design.
Yes, nothing fancy, just plain bearings. A few years back, ATX and Powertec looked almost identical. As of late, each brand is starting to look more unique.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Thanks for the fast response.
Great video as always. Does the footplates raise the machine a bit?
I have the same machine and the middle flat plate doesn’t touch the ground as the holes for the middle plate are raised a bit.
My machine shakes a bit because of it. I ordered the footplates to remedy this. With the footplates is the middle plate needed?
Thank you. It raises the machine ever so slightly (like a fraction of an inch). My middle plate was slightly raised before the footplate and it is still slightly raised. However, it is not raised so much that the bench doesn’t roll over it. If I disassembled the footplate and made an adjustment, I could probably get it lower.
A few years ago, I removed the footplate, but out of an abundance of caution, I bolted it back on. It really depends on the exercises you’re doing and if the bench is attached. If you’re doing a lot of squats, Viking presses, etc., it may be wise to leave. If the bench is always connected, I personally don’t think it’s necessary.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Mine is raised as well. Tried to get it lower to no avail. I took the footplate off and left it on with no apparent difference in stability.
Since it is raised i don’t think it does much of anything but get in the way since technically its not even touching the ground.
Thank you for the quick response and informative channel. You personally probably saved me thousands. Keep up the good work, one of the best home gym channels out there.
It’s no accident we have the same equipment. You have more but i dont have as much room as yourself( wife didnt let me go crazy) But i have the same bench, levergym, compact leg press, attachments etc.
You basically helped me build my home gym, its literally perfect for my needs thanks to you!
@@chelious1973 I really appreciate that and I’m glad you’re happy with your Powertec equipment. The footplate mainly adds stability if you’re standing on it and it could keep the machine from tipping if you’re doing some unique exercises.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews I see. Never thought of that. I will try it out when i receive them. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to your next video. 👍
@@chelious1973 thanks so much.
I just bought the lever gym so excited to get this bad boy in my garage. Which attachments would you say are a must have? I only bought the leg attachment for now.
Congratulations! I hope you like it as much as I do. Like you did, I would start with the Leg Ext. If you are happy with everything, I’d go Dip, Preacher, then fly.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews thanks man. Do you like the bench that the lever gym comes with? I am moving so I’m selling a lot of my old stuff. Considering on a second bench but not sure
@@chestbrother I have a review comparing it to the Ironmaster Super Bench Pro and I give a quick review for it in my video, Ranking My 19 Powertec Products if you want a more in-depth response…I like it but mostly for the attachments.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews the red bench that I see in your videos…what company is that? Do they still make that model?
@@chestbrother that bench is over 30 years old. Unfortunately, there aren’t any markings identifying the manufacturer.
Would you suggest the Multisystem over the Levergym if space is not an issue?
It’s tricky. There are things I like about both. For pressing, I like the MultiSystem better because it’s basically the Multipress. For Pulldowns, I like the Levergym better. With the Levergym, I like the bench can be disconnected and with the Levergym, there is greater variety with squats than with the Multisystem’s Lever Squat. If someone said I can only have one, I’d pick the Levergym…I have an older video called, The One Piece of Equipment I Would Have If I Could Only Have One.” You may find that video helpful.
When u add a different attachment to the preacher do u just use a chain and clip ?
It depends on the attachment. Some attachments can connect right on the Preacher’s pin and some need a chain or 1/2 chain with a carabiner.
I wouldn’t mind you reviewing gym equipment you don’t keep, it would be a good way to support your channel and I think you could offer a unique perspective on certain equipment, as long as ur honest about the product I don’t think you lose any integrity
Thanks so much! At some point, I might, but depending on the size of the piece of equipment, it is a major task to disassemble the product, then find a buyer, then haul the equipment somewhere to meet the buyer. I have a full-time job which limits how much time I can dedicate to this. With all that being said, I really appreciate your comment.