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Andie PL
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Registrace 15. 04. 2009
I have been a home gym owner since 2016 and on my 3rd iteration of my gym! I started my home gym journey because there was no powerlifting gyms around me at the time and I wanted a place for me and my friends to train. I have been powerlifting since 2017 competing in 82-90kg weight classes (still not a 500 dots lifter). I have jumped into the deep end of being a home gym owner while on my powerlifting journey. I like trying out different things and trying to work with what I have to mimic machines from commercial gyms. You will catch me making videos on gym equipment I purchase and acquire throughout the years! Hope you stay along for the ride!
Flexx Grips unboxing and First Uses
Not affiliated with Flexx Grips at all just wanted to share with you my thoughts on them after a day of usage. These were $58 shipped to my door from Amazon.
Specs:
34mm handle diameter
5" handle width
4" hook width
8" in total length from eyelet to bottom of handle
1lb 8oz in weight for each handle
Machines I used these handles on in the video:
1:15 Temple of Gainz Iso Low Row
3:48 Titan Fitness Pec Deck
#homegym #flexxgrips #lifting #gymexercise
Specs:
34mm handle diameter
5" handle width
4" hook width
8" in total length from eyelet to bottom of handle
1lb 8oz in weight for each handle
Machines I used these handles on in the video:
1:15 Temple of Gainz Iso Low Row
3:48 Titan Fitness Pec Deck
#homegym #flexxgrips #lifting #gymexercise
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Rorman Strength Megalith Handles Unboxing and Review
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Insane 30,000 Dollar basement home gym! (Trailer)
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Love it, Andie! Excellent mod to our Low Row machine that really takes it to the next level! Loving your videos and hope you are enjoying your 3x TOG machines!!!
back to the grind
testing💉 new💉 gear💉
You already know 😏
Does it attach to the front holes or the side pin holes? I ask because my rack doesn’t have holes on all four sides.
The hitch pins go in the side of the carriage. So technically you only need a rack with at least 2 side of holes. I would recommend just getting a rack with 4 way holes for optimal isolator usage.
This looks incredible, I just now learned about this company. I cant seem to find much on them in the ways of video reviews though.
I got a video on it coming soon. I didn’t want to make a video quickly as I needed to get my thoughts together about it
@@andie_pl definitely better to give a thorough review than a rushed one, keep up the good work brother
Dude make a review video on this product im about to pull the trigger on this
Working on it now bro stay tuned 🫡
Man sweet gym
Full video review?
Soon!!! I have some other videos to push out first but I’ve had this piece for a few weeks and need to get my thoughts together on it. Appreciate your interest
@@andie_pl great. I don’t think there is a review for this one and def want to hear more about it before purchasing it myself
Bro put some plates on the counterweight arm
lmaoo i put 25s assumed it was gud to go
Use on the chest fly is brilliant 👌🏼
Beautiful gym setup!
appreciate that rory!!
so stronk!
im just trying to get like you bro
Pushed up on this funk? More like pushed up on this bench. glad it wasn’t a fail for you
why werent you there to spot
Hey just wanted to share my near bench fail with you lol. I warmed up as usual and had to get to my top set within 20 or so minutes because I had an obligation shortly. It was supposed to be an RPE9 single and I was zoning out mid lift and definitely not focusing. Was saved by the augustus watching over my bench 😂😅 still rocking the 3” pioneer belt here for prep and my next meet. Code ANDIE if you are interested and they have a new website, be sure to check them out!
I love that you get more views than Jose lmfao. Good review Andie. Also didn't know you got that row machine. Should post separate machine reviews man 👍
🤣 i really be posting the most random videos of stuff I am using LOL. I am definitely planning more machine specific reviews in the future 👀
We second that ;)
Nice. I Saw MWPIG doing this too
Plates are too close to the fulcrum. The should be closer to the handles to have actual weight. The way you have them means you’re feeling maybe 40% of the loads at best.
Yeah I was going to say the same thing... Move the weight closer to the end, away from the pivot point.
My dumbass would forget em on every machine untill they get stolen. Seems dope tho
Someone about to be like “my handles now”
thot squats
What pendulum squat is that? Looks robust!
It’s the temple of gainz pendulum! Its pretty good, just very pricy but what pendulum isn’t nowadays 😅
@@andie_pl I wish I had room for one 😫
I got the fitarc version which locks in different angles. Not sure of the pros or cons of that or of their more narrow hook area vs this style but they were about half the price.
I saw those as well! I considered the fitarc handles but I went with the flexx grips because of seeing Dylan J. use them on his machines and I had a similar application. I didn’t need the lock-in adjustable handle feature and opted for the freely rotating handle instead. The wider hook I think would be more stable for machine handles specifically. I am sure you could probably use both the same way I am using them here and it just comes down to personal preference.
Did u say pek pek😂
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When the nose bleed tries to take you out
it did 😅😅
@@andie_pl can’t stop won’t stop 😤
Belt squats get you ready for the club Squatiana
the dlitiana special bro
he is bacc from the underground
stay tuned huge VTS vid cooking
stay flexxy my friends
The Flexx Lit now
drop it low squatiana
pendulumtiana
why is the name of that disc on the weight holder?
That is the havak triad plate for the adjustable havak triads. I don’t think they make these plates anymore because they updated to the second version of the adjustable triad
I agree the latch sometimes slides on the smoothness of the posts. I personally think they need a deeper hook/slight redesign of latch. But you get use to it.
Good points, there needs to be a quick adjust latch for sure. Since the iso handles don’t come with their own hooks you gotta switch them out to a barbell if you wanna use different bars
I recently just got the temple of gainz pendulum squat in and finally got around to testing it out. Definitely one of the more humbling leg accessories out there as I failed 120kg. Takes some time getting used to but it’s going to be a staple into my leg days. Not a bad piece at all just pretty expensive in my opinion. The build on this piece is pretty nice overall.
What's the weight limit for each handle?
Not sure what the weight limit is! In one of my shorts I did a megalith handle deadlift max out and it held up pretty well around 6 plates each trolley arm. I would say these are definitely made more for rep work rather than maxing
@@andie_pl perfect thanks. I mostly use them for upper body work anyways so that usually caps out at 3-4 plates per side. Have you tried rogues rotating handles? I have those but don't find them smooth and they extend the arm length which is not ideal for me as I use the short arms inside my rack.
@@nickc3365 yes the articulating handles from rogue aren’t as versatile, I just have mine setup forever as pull-up bar handles. The megalith handles should be able to handle the 3-4 plates each side but it might have a hard time spinning depending on the movement. When I was doing the megalith handle maxout on trolley arm deadlifts they were definitely stressed
When I rerack, I find it helps to push up a tad first then hang it up. Helps the hook catch.
Appreciate that advice!! Thats how I’ve been unracking, when I rerack I just hope it catches 😅
The skwotiana
the one time… bust it down…
Playing around with the VTS and didn’t expect the squats to be this hard 😅. First time loading up a smith machine squat and trying to get used to the hook latching system of the VTS. It proved to be more formidable than I thought and I probably shouldn’t have cooked my legs before this. The latch system I gotta get down and any suggestions would be great! I bottomed out on the first 170KG squat and didn’t count it so I had to do it again. I got a bulletproof fitness VTS video in the works stay tuned for that and as always if you have any questions leave them in the comments!!
I just ordered one last weak in clear grind. I'm looking forward to getting it in!
The clear grind looks nice, personally I am a bigger fan of the dock than the anchor 😅
@@andie_pl I agree, the anchor wouldn't work for me as I have the Rhino belt squat inside my rack. I'll likely use the dock on the back of my rack. Thanks for the video!
the handles are 7 inches but how far from the level arm does the handle reach? I am trying to figure out if this is too short. thanks
It is right about 12” from the lever arm. This is with all the washers and hardware installed without any changed
@@andie_pl Did the handle continue to rust or you were able to remove the rust? How do you like to it far? Any downside? thanks
@@TheGhu123 the rust was more surface level and because it was in the thread of the handle you can’t really brush it off. I sprayed some wd-40 in it and called it a day lol. there hasnt been anymore rust issues but if you train in a humid area its going to rust even more. I like the handles a lot in terms of feel and think it’s worth the upgrade if you have lever arms to use them with. If you don’t mind waiting rorman has stainless handles now as well as making a thicker handle down the line.
@@andie_pl I see that you have his stainless nut. How's the quality? I have Rogue knurl nut and want to know if it's worth getting the stainless. thanks
@@TheGhu123 It’s pretty solid, the knurl is more passive than the handles but I like that you can basically have 2 knurled nuts next to each other. The rogue ones have an edge in my book because they have the built in washer. If you do metal on metal contact it’s going to scratch whatever you have. I already have scratch marks from the stainless nut on my racks.
Should i get the 22 or 18 inches spotter arms. What can the 22 can do that the 18 inch cant?
It depends, I’d say go with the longer ones if you want something to catch your squat if you fail. The longer ones will just give you more holes and usable length. If you want lighter and plan to use your spotter arms for more utility/accessory work like doing dips inside your rack the 18s might be a better choice. Here I am running the 22” spotter arms.
Thank u@@andie_pl
I did this too. Very happy with how it works! I took a chance not ordering the handles, but the MMs work well. Did your vts come with weight horns?
Mine came with weight horns but I assumed they did because I bought the iso handles. I don’t know if they are a standard item
Really enjoy your no-nonsense, laid back approach to these videos. Well done!
i appreciate that mike!! just trying to be straight forward and answer questions i might have myself 😅
Sort of unrelated, but how do you like the bench wedge from Abmat? I want to get one when the preordered Repins get here.
Hey! Its pretty sturdy and fits most of my benches. It fits the rogue AB-2 and prime fitness adjustable bench. It works well and doesn’t slip that much. The annoying thing is adjusting the belt strap it comes with, you have to set it first and then buckle it in. You can’t get it as snug after you buckle it in. I think you can also ask abmat for a longer strap as well if you have a large width bench. My favorite use for it is doing seated bench work
@@andie_pl Right on. I have the Rep AB 5200 2.0 with the standard 12" pad on it. Thank you for the reply.
Does Pioneer sale just the PAL 2.0 lever device
Yes they sell it separately for $74.99. You can use my code or any other affiliate codes to save 10%. Shipping would probably be a flat rate fee
@@andie_pl what’s your code
My code is ANDIE, thanks for asking
Why not put the hook in the middle to use the rack holes? I’d have trust issues with a magpin
It is because it hooks that come with the VTS do not fit 35mm, I tried fitting it on the handle to use the rack holes but the clamp on the hook is too small and this is the way I saw it possible. you can always place more band pegs/magpins so you can start from a bottomed out position. I wouldn’t try to max out with the uda handles but it does fit the VTS
@@andie_pl any worry about the hook slipping off the mag pin? Visually looks barely secured to it
@@MurphGymExperiment for what its worth when I tested this I grabbed the handle and held myself up while it was latched to the magpin/band peg. I am about 190lbs and it held up. I would say be-careful if you are doing a lot of dynamic exercises and latching really quickly. I think as long as theres no movement or play with your magpin you should be good. Yes visually it doesn’t look like it’s holding on by a lot but after testing it, it does work. I have the iso handles as well. Bulletproof also makes latches designed to latch to a band peg/ magpin. I don’t have those latches so thats why I just used what my vts came with.
@@andie_pl that’s awesome lol thanks for the info!
Pretty cool setup dude!
appreciate that carter! its been an endless cycle of buying and selling 😅
@@andie_pl I know ALL about it 😆
Thanks for the video! Very helpful 👌
How to use your Mutant Metal UDA handles with your bulletproof fitness VTS: 1. Place knurled portion of handle into clamp 2. Set up a mag pin or band peg close above the VTS 3. Install the hook onto the smooth portion of the UDA handle pin 4. Use a plate spacer or barbell collar to keep the weight from touching the threaded portion of the handle 5. Hook the VTS on the magpin for the starting position of the lift you are performing
Rouge sponsorship when?
Tell them I sent you 😅
ill be doing dips with this and yelling for algasia!!!!!
FOR AGATHA!!!! AHHHHHH!
Good review man
appreciate that sire 🫡🫡
Nice handle flip. Would be scared if I saw someone weilding a MM handle like that at me. I like the gray pop as well!
mm handle nunchucks coming soon bro
That’s a smooth looking setup