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  • Опубликовано: 21 янв 2025

Комментарии • 129

  • @atlasbarexercise
    @atlasbarexercise Год назад +12

    Thank you for the wonderful video and review! We thank everyone who has purchased an Atlas Bar! We have added new inventory to our Etsy and Amazon stores so no one will miss out!

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад +1

      I appreciate that, James! I am really looking forward to years of training with the Atlas Bar.

  • @sobutterysmooth
    @sobutterysmooth Год назад +6

    When I saw you get one of these, I went ahead and purchased one. Your reviews are highly trustworthy.

  • @thebodybeatdownDiTi
    @thebodybeatdownDiTi Год назад +4

    Good stuff. I totally understand the golfers/ tennis elbow issues. Glad you found a way to help yours. Have a great day and upcoming week.

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад

      Taking a break from lifting isn’t an option for me, so finding a way to work around an injury is paramount. Luckily, I think my elbow is on its way to being 100%. Thanks so much! You too, BBD!

    • @thebodybeatdownDiTi
      @thebodybeatdownDiTi Год назад +1

      @@HomeGymHacksandReviews Im with you on the no time off. Unless its something drastic. We can typically work around most things. Just mixing it up a bit and keeping the body moving works wonders. Glad to hear about your elbow..

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад

      Exactly. Thank you, BBD!

  • @fwiffo42
    @fwiffo42 Год назад +2

    Great format! It was cool to see a review, heating tip, and update all in one video.

  • @korgtritonextreme100
    @korgtritonextreme100 День назад

    I just ordered an Artlas bar from Amazon. I trust your reviews hands down. Looking forward to improving my workouts and motivation in the future.

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  День назад

      @@korgtritonextreme100 I hope it works well for you. I use mine all the time. Please let me know what you think when you’ve had a chance to use it.

  • @randerodr7389
    @randerodr7389 Год назад +2

    Like all your video's This one made me think about how I worked out in my carport. Snow ,rain and sometimes crazy heat. Like you I never missed a workout and I got close to benching 4 plates and could do 30 pullups. 35 years later I'm still working out but in spare room inside the house. Spoiled now.

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад +1

      Those cold workouts will definitely add character, grit, and toughness. I’m glad I did them, but I don’t miss them.
      lol! I felt spoiled this morning in my 60 degree garage while it’s in the low 30s outside.

  • @LukesGarageGym
    @LukesGarageGym Год назад +1

    Had bad tennis elbow 2 years ago!! Love that something like this exists! Great content as always bro

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад

      Thanks so much, LGG. I’m not sure if the AB eases the pain as much with tennis elbow as it does with golfer’s elbow, and hopefully I don’t have to find out 🤓

  • @stevenkoos
    @stevenkoos 11 месяцев назад +2

    Hi, thank you for your review of the Atlas Bar. I ordered one. I wanted to “Mod” it and improve on it a bit. I have a set of Ironmaster Super Bench Pro V2 small leg roller pads that should fit perfectly in place of the standard ones. Additionally I have a set of Allen collars with a 1” diameter to be able to keep the roller pads set in place. Thirdly, I am getting some Stainless Steel slip on handles with the very aggressive knurl option made by Jesse at JD Gym Equipped at a 7” length.
    These improvements will hopefully transform an already very nice piece of kit, into a top tier attachment? But the question I had for you is specific to the stainless steel knurled slip on handles. He has the option for them to be completely stationary with set screws or he also allows for the possibility of rotational ones. I can see that rotational might be a good enhancement to this piece, however, never having used it, I wanted to get your opinion on whether you would feel that having rotational hand grips would improve the piece and its function or make no difference at all, or even be a detriment? Thank you in advance for your reply/opinion

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much. I think all those upgrades could be very good. I made a RUclips Short with an update and I think I mentioned a revolving handle would be cool because all of my curl bars revolve and it could allow for a more fluid movement but I can’t guarantee.
      I say go for it. Please let me know how it goes.

    • @stevenkoos
      @stevenkoos 11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you for your quick reply. I put the order in for rotational (Delrin bushings) 7” handles. I peek at your short as well. Once I get it all configured and tweaked I’ll let you know final outcome. Won’t be cheap outcome, but investing in a piece that gets a ton of use and should last forever will make it a worthwhile investment.

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  11 месяцев назад

      @@stevenkoos looking forward to hearing about it.

    • @brianmccrum299
      @brianmccrum299 6 месяцев назад

      @@stevenkoos How did it turn out? I'm curious if that is an improvement worth investing in.

    • @seanmcneely5224
      @seanmcneely5224 Месяц назад

      @@stevenkoosI’m also curious how this turned out!

  • @marywalton293
    @marywalton293 Год назад +1

    Good work HGHR! That back-supported tricep extension looks like it hits!

  • @briansf24
    @briansf24 Месяц назад

    Just bought the atlas bar on your recommendation and am super happy with the results. Thanks for tip! The foam bar on the wrist takes off so much of the required pressure from my grip hand.
    Im also using it at a lower cable position that's below than my bench head rest, with the bench farther away to get a crazy stretch at the beginning.

  • @briand5047
    @briand5047 Год назад +2

    When you were using the A.B. on the short the other day, it reminded me of a Nautilus bicep machine I used years ago that had a block on the wrists instead of handles.

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад +1

      Interesting. Off the top of my head, I don’t remember seeing that model. Again, AJ had a lot figured out.

    • @briand5047
      @briand5047 Год назад +1

      @@HomeGymHacksandReviews There is a picture of Mike Mentzer using one, but I couldn't find it on Google Images. I think it was in a Robert Kennedy (Muscle Mag International publisher) book. Either Beef It or Hardcore Bodybuilding. Your father probably has or had both books.

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад +1

      @@briand5047 I’ll be on the lookout now.

    • @briand5047
      @briand5047 Год назад

      @@HomeGymHacksandReviews How you ever tried any of the Nautilus home gyms?

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад

      @@briand5047 I have not. Do they compare somewhat well to the commercial grade pieces in terms of good body mechanics / resistance profiles, etc.

  • @aynrandfan7454
    @aynrandfan7454 Год назад +1

    Atlas bar seems interesting…been also experiencing elbow and wrist pain from lifting and playing hockey 3 times a week…like you I never miss a workout even in the freezing cold Canadian winters in my garage 😂

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад

      I think it could work well for anyone with a wrist or hand injury.
      Way to get those workouts in!

  • @GoreckiFit
    @GoreckiFit Год назад

    Format was great man!! 3 smaller videos in one was perfect.

  • @lousantiago7511
    @lousantiago7511 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for the update, I was going to ask about Radio's issue. Great job.

  • @ronnierose1636
    @ronnierose1636 Год назад +1

    Having heat and AC is so nice. I just installed a Dynaglo 30,000 btu propane heater hung it on the wall and its perfect in a 20x20 garage. I use a portable AC for cooling vented outside thru a hole I cut and used a RV tube with slide door to close the hole outside when not in use.

  • @thomaskennedy7842
    @thomaskennedy7842 Год назад +1

    I'd never seen this product. Amazing idea. I've had significant issues with wrist pain when working heavy curls to the point I feel it has really limited my growth and progression. I will definitely be checking this out.

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад

      Although I’m not dealing with wrist pain, I think the AB could be even more beneficial for wrist pain than elbow pain based on the bar’s design.

    • @thomaskennedy7842
      @thomaskennedy7842 10 месяцев назад

      Update. I bought it. I love it. My only complaints are the welds could be better and the paint is sort of thin. But it works as advertised. Much easier to curl heavy with this.

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  10 месяцев назад

      @@thomaskennedy7842 really good to hear. Thanks for the update.

  • @cheyennem9218
    @cheyennem9218 Год назад

    Wow, on top of everything else, this looks like a good way to stabilize the wrist during certain cable workouts for folks who have carpal tunnel or other repetitive strain injuries. Great review!

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад +1

      Thanks so much. I definitely think the Atlas Bar will minimize pain and allow someone to work around wrist injuries.

  • @bobbyhunt3009
    @bobbyhunt3009 Год назад +2

    I am very sad to admit that I've never heard of the Atlas bar.
    When did it come out?
    So It provides comfort to the elbows as the force used to perform the rep starts from where the pad sits and not from the handles, there by shortening the moment arm but adding comfort and leverage to the lift there by allowing more weight to be used and less pain throughout the exercise.
    Nice little tool!!!!
    The pads adding leverage on the forearm will remove some force needed by the targeted muscle and distributes it through other muscles to complete the rep but the pads also allow you to use more weight and they add comfort.
    I like it, a very nice addition to any gym.
    Someone with bad elbows should love this piece of equipment.
    Nice Video

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад +1

      I think it’s been out for at least 2-3 years.
      That’s right. I have noticed much less inflammation with my golfer’s elbow (specifically after biceps training) since swapping out my other bars with this bar.

  • @McNabb99
    @McNabb99 Год назад +1

    Good stuff as always! I still need to insulate the garage, but decided to get more cold gear clothes from underarmor and it’s working thus far.

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад

      Sounds like my last garage gym. 2 pairs of pants. 3-4 shirts, sweatshirt, stocking cap, and gloves. Right before I moved from my last garage gym, I insulated and put up Sheetrock and it helped tremendously. Thanks so much!

  • @babygiantbarbell1014
    @babygiantbarbell1014 Год назад

    I grabbed a new infrared tower heater recently, and it has been a champ! That bar looks like a great addition.

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад +1

      Good to hear you found a good heating option for your garage, BGB. Thanks so much!

  • @tribaltek
    @tribaltek Год назад +2

    Been dealing with tennis elbow for months. I might have to grab this.

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад +1

      I had tennis elbow before getting golfer’s elbow. I’m not sure how well it works for tennis elbow, but if you get it, please let me know if it helps.

    • @tribaltek
      @tribaltek Год назад

      @@HomeGymHacksandReviews any thoughts on the best exercise for side delts while dealing with tennis elbow? DB laterals and cable laterals seem to make it flare up.

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад +1

      @@tribaltek what about lateral raises with a cuff(s) around the forearm(s)? Those work well for me since grip / the hands are removed.

    • @tribaltek
      @tribaltek Год назад

      @@HomeGymHacksandReviews good call! I think I have some cuffs laying around. Will try on my next push day. Thanks!

  • @danski6694
    @danski6694 Год назад

    Nice! I think ill grab one!
    After nearly 30
    Years of training, ive finally realized that the key to best bicep activation is to keep your wrists as straight as possible !

  • @joemullen8453
    @joemullen8453 Год назад

    Just bought one based off of your review and through your Amazon store. Merry Christmas!

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад

      Greatly appreciated. Thank you. I hope you like it as much as I do. Please let me know what you think.

    • @joemullen8453
      @joemullen8453 Год назад

      Any thoughts on what to replace the “pads” with?

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад +1

      @@joemullen8453 it can’t be anything much thicker than what is presently on the bar. A squat pad might work, but the opening could present a problem. The easiest option, which I have yet to try, is glue the existing pads in place.

  • @bobbyhunt3009
    @bobbyhunt3009 Год назад +2

    I use the same heating system (space heaters) and currently I have no A/C just like when I grew up lifting in my dad's friend's basement and we had a space heater and no A/C. Yeah, in the summer I sweat a lot and I'm looking into getting some kind of A/C but I can't see paying $2K-$4K for
    A/C so I dont know what I'm gonna do, I might not do anyyhing.
    Take Care

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад +1

      I certainly understand not wanting to do anything when faced with that big of a price tag. That’s exactly why I’ve never had an expensive heating / cooling system in any of my garage gyms. This summer, I’ll have a box fan or two and leave it at that.

  • @thomaskennedy7842
    @thomaskennedy7842 Год назад

    I am curious if you looked into a dedicated 240 volt breaker. A 240 volt space heater would have really gotten things warm out there.

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад

      I checked out a few of the 240 volt space heaters. I think my set up will get the job done, but if I decide I need it warmer and warmer faster, one of those would be a good next step.

  • @IntelligentProbe
    @IntelligentProbe Год назад +2

    Can't find it on Amazon?

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад

      Check the link in my RUclips Bio. I have it tagged in my Amazon affiliate store.

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад

      Update: Amazon shows, “no longer available.” You could also check the AB Etsy Store.

  • @CurtFish
    @CurtFish 3 месяца назад

    Just ordered one thanks to your review. Now I am wondering if you found the best ways to do pec flyes without aggravating the elbows...

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  3 месяца назад

      @@CurtFish great to hear. I hope you like it as much as I do.
      I have; I use Ab Straps. In my video, “How I Got In The Best of My Life,” I show it briefly and I think I’ve shown pec flys with Ab Straps in a couple RUclips Shorts. Traditional Pec Flys were an exercise that really re-aggravated my golfer’s elbow, but the straps make all the difference.

    • @CurtFish
      @CurtFish 3 месяца назад +1

      @@HomeGymHacksandReviews Cool thanks again, will have to watch those next!

  • @ronburgandy7571
    @ronburgandy7571 Год назад +2

    You know when you see something and think Why didn’t I think of this? This is one of those items haha.

  • @harrisonlilly6821
    @harrisonlilly6821 Год назад +1

    Just put my order in.

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад

      Very cool. Please let me know what you think.

    • @harrisonlilly6821
      @harrisonlilly6821 Год назад

      @@HomeGymHacksandReviewsjust got it this morning, I couldn’t use it right away because I was going to Work. I freaking LOVE ❤️ IT 👊. This is why I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL. Your the main reason my gym has The Powertec Leverage Machine and the Ironman IM 2000 your hacks are like having a big Gym at poor man prices with limited space. Thanks again Bro, I really appreciate you 🫡👊

  • @johnpain8380
    @johnpain8380 Год назад

    Seems like a decent bar, though it does seem a little expensive for 1 inch tubing, non super clean welding and under finished padding. Like you say though, it gets the job done I guess
    As a side note, I like the way you have the weight tree behind the multi press. I love the way I have the yellow levergym and yellow multi system amongst black equipment, black flooring and black walls. Yet, The way you have your black levergym and multi press Looks appealing with it's own charm for sure.
    Also I am glad you are enjoying the powertec lat tower. Although I cannot justify getting one back into my arsenal due to money, space and being covered by other cable stack equipment, I do miss the powertec lat stack pieces.. both for design and for an excellent strong negative part of the reps. The lat tower also looks good. The first one since the mesh grill looks in my opinion, that is worth a good look.

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад +2

      It definitely gets the job done. For the versatility, quality of each exercise, and lack of pain with each movement, I’m happy with the price…shipping from
      another country is also worked into the price.
      Thank you. I was trying to figure out how to get more floor space and moving the weight tree behind the MP came to mind. Luckily, it works out perfectly and it almost looks like it’s built into the MP.
      I agree; the yellow equipment in a gym with black walls and black flooring really looks sharp.
      Thanks so much, JP!

  • @401SNelson
    @401SNelson Год назад +1

    I cannot find the link.

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад +1

      Check my RUclips Bio. I have it tagged in my Amazon affiliate store.

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад

      Update: Amazon shows, “no longer available.” You could also check the AB Etsy Store.

  • @cetatlanta
    @cetatlanta Год назад +1

    Who makes the vest you sometimes use for plate pin loaded pushups?

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад

      Quick Play. I have a RUclips Short Mini Review for the vest and it’s linked in my Amazon Affiliate Store (RUclips Bio).

    • @cetatlanta
      @cetatlanta Год назад

      @@HomeGymHacksandReviews Thanks! I ordered one with your link.

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад

      @@cetatlanta I really appreciate that. Thank you. I also show in Levergym Hacks 5 how I connected it to the lower pulley for dips.

  • @nr7537
    @nr7537 12 дней назад

    Where can i get a powertec poster/banner for my gym?

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  12 дней назад +1

      @@nr7537 I’ve asked Powertec to make banners available for purchase for a few years, but they do not sell them as of yet. The two banners I have were from a promotional event so they are just single-run-items.

  • @cyndavanorsdale2639
    @cyndavanorsdale2639 Год назад

    They are currently unavailable thru Amazon...where else can you purchase ?? they said Esty but could not find it there

  • @danderson6290
    @danderson6290 3 месяца назад +1

    Man the atlas bar looks good. Sadly I'm not willing to buy it now. I have a good feeling I can make it for cheaper.

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  3 месяца назад

      @@danderson6290 it is my favorite cable attachment. I have seen a few DIY bars that look pretty good.

  • @dare.greatly
    @dare.greatly 10 месяцев назад

    Would you compare this bar to the Max grip and Prime cable attachments

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  10 месяцев назад

      I sold my Prime attachments and knock-off Mag Grips. I found I was using my GymPin D Handle with my Revolving D Handles and Angles 90 Grips more. While all the above are mostly used for Pulldowns, the Atlas Bar is used more for curls. This has been far more helpful for my golfer’s elbow than those.

  • @redwhiteandblueblood
    @redwhiteandblueblood Год назад

    Gday HGHR, hope you had a merry Christmas and happy new year mate
    Seeing you're doing a few cable exercises here, how does rear delt flys feel on your powertec functional trainer?
    I hacked my 2x3 rack with 2 high points and 2 low points for shackles and bought 2 high pulleys, so I use the existing high low tower on my rack when using both pulleys at the same time and the makeshift functional trainer I turned my rack into isn't too bad, I can do unilateral high and low rows and unilateral pulldowns on the floor/crossovers/seated rows if I connect the low pulleys with a chain etc, but rear delt flys is an exercise I haven't tried yet, but hope it works. I think I seen you use your daisy chains on your powertec levergym for it, so I'm guessing it'd work for me

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад +1

      Thanks so much and same to you, RWBB. I had to cut grooves into the pulley housing so each pulley could swivel 180 degrees. Without that modification, it didn’t work very well. However, I have a few rear delt variations I perform on 1 pulley while using both hands. If you check out yesterday’s RUclips Short, you’ll see what I’m talking about. Not a lot of tension in the beginning of the rep, but for the second half of the rep the hack works really well.

    • @redwhiteandblueblood
      @redwhiteandblueblood Год назад

      @@HomeGymHacksandReviews ok cool, just watched it.
      Yeah I've been doing incline cable pullovers last few months and as long as I have a little bit of tension/close to no slack at the start then it feels decent, so while those cable flys are a bit of a different movement pattern I guess the tension would be similar still

    • @redwhiteandblueblood
      @redwhiteandblueblood Год назад +1

      Ok, it works ok, I just have to pull at the same time to even out the tension

  • @bmwofboganville
    @bmwofboganville Год назад

    If someone already has a cable pulley setup; is the Powertec Multipress the better buy than the Levergym? The Levergym pulley function looks a bit weird.

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад +1

      I think so, but you would miss out on some of the lower body exercises like calf raises, squats, seated calf raises, leg curls, etc.

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад

      I think so, but you would miss out on some of the lower body exercises like calf raises, squats, seated calf raises, leg curls, etc.

    • @bmwofboganville
      @bmwofboganville Год назад

      @@HomeGymHacksandReviews ah that's a good point, the Levergym includes a "free" leverage squat movement.

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад +1

      @@bmwofboganville I like having the band pegs too and I like being able to disconnect the bench. However, if I’m doing a flat press or a decline press, it’s on the Multipress.

  • @jamessykes100
    @jamessykes100 Год назад

    I got to get one!

  • @TommyNew
    @TommyNew 2 месяца назад

    Bro. No link in the description? No link pinned in the comments? You just said it came from Amazon. Set up a GD Amazon affiliate account. It takes 10 minutes.

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  2 месяца назад

      @@TommyNew my Amazon affiliate store is linked in my Linktree (video description). I have the Atlas Bar close to the top of the list.

  • @hashslasher2973
    @hashslasher2973 3 месяца назад

    You're supposed to let your hands rotate away from your as much as possible on curls to lengthen the bicep and make it more effective. Also easier on your elbows

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  3 месяца назад

      @@hashslasher2973 I have a few different bicep exercises I include in my routine (some with supination), but this attachment and staying away from certain exercises like pec flys allowed my elbow tendonitis to heal.

  • @moredatesmorefiber3526
    @moredatesmorefiber3526 Год назад

    $135 dollar? you got taken for a ride.

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад +2

      I don’t feel that way. To perform curls without pain has made this some of the best money I’ve spent in a long time.

    • @apcfitness
      @apcfitness Год назад

      You never get taken fir a ride buying cable attachments. Cable attachments are basically small new machines. Every attachment feels different and is like an new machine. Best way to add to your home gym if you have little space.

    • @HomeGymHacksandReviews
      @HomeGymHacksandReviews  Год назад

      @@apcfitness I have to agree. With all the added versatility, it does seem like a got a few new machines for the price of a cable attachment.

    • @pearlharbor8065
      @pearlharbor8065 Год назад

      That's how I feel about my Mag grips, absolutely love the way they feel...and I too am dealing with golfers elbow right now which was from a back and biceps day which probably could have been avoided if I had them prior to this injury. Looking forward to getting back to 100%