Leg Press using Powertec Levergym (part 3) use and review
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- Showing the use of this quality multi-gym system, specifically the leg press. This is a separate attachment to the unit, other attachments include a dip station and pec fly station, but I believe this leg press is the best overall value for this system. This review may help you consider this or a similar gym system and have confidence in the quality and use. Enjoy this information and comment with any tips or questions.
Yeah, the leg press attachment is one pain to move around. Very heavy and awkward. I purchased all of the attachments, but found the leg press monopolizing my bench. Too much hassle to be attaching/removing it, I just left it attached. I purchased a separate bench just to be able to leave it and not be messing with it. I found this attachment worthy of a separate bench in order to leave attached permanently.
There's no way I could leave it in. Move the bench around too much with doing different movements with the main machine.
Cheaper to buy a actual leg press at that point.
What I notice in this piece of equipment that is excellent is that in the eccentric part of the exercise you end up with your knees slightly open which means that there is an external rotation of the ankles, knees and therefore the tibia. I see that you are a tall person so it means that for a tall person it is little bit detrimental biomechanically. Maybe I'm wrong but that's what I notice in a cross-sectional view of your legs. The equipment is excellent. Thank you
Thanks for this highly technical and accurate observation! Over time, I tend to kinda rotate my footing as I press the machine back and forth, I don't know if this alleviates what your pointing out or not, but it seems natural for me to be flexible on the machine rather than too rigid like the video shows. Appreciate this input and discussion.
Great review thinking of purchasing this I am so stoked with my leaver gym it really dose do everything thanks for review👍
Excelente equipo felicitaciones 👌 y gracias por compartir tan excelente video envidia de la buena 👌👍😎
Well done
Would I be able to get a full range of motion if I’m 5’1?
I believe so, I'm 6'1, and it's full range for me. Users may need to make adjustments, and I hear that they have come up with a new leg press part, so it may be even better now.
I had one of those in 2018 and had an issue with the floor stand of the leg accessory rising off the floor when performing the leg press movement. I had to bolt it down to keep it from rising that made everything safe to use. Powertec could have added weight post on the ends of the floor stand that would allow you to stack plates to keep the accessory from rising off the floor when doing leg presses.
Safety is key! They apparently redesigned their equipment in 2019 or 2020, mine slides in well and stays fairly well planted - it would be great if it had something designed to be held down, even more, perhaps weights or bolts, etc. Sometimes we have to do some engineering ourselves to make things work for the better. Take care
@@julzzcan9490 I agree. Thanks for the response and take care.
Great video. About to order the leg press attachment. What are your thoughts on this 10+ months after you did this video…still recommend?
Yessir, still highly recommended. Owners may need to make subtle adjustments to their positioning, kind of making up for any inconsistencies in the equipment. I wouldn't return it for full price! Keep in touch! J
@@julzzcan9490 thanks! About to place my order. I’ll be using the bench that came with the lever gym solely for the leg press. Have you maxed out the weights on it yet?
Yes, still highly recommended. Overall a great value and it's key to my fitness and equipment.
Can add dumbbells to leg press for more weight..im also getting a friend to weld me some bigger footplates on press so as to get a wider array of foot placements..ill let ya know how that goes..its the matter
Of him getting the time(always the hang up)..im going to have to buy the bench wit the attachment receiver for the reasons you named(taking attachments on and off..)..i have a place online that i got all my other PowerTec from and their $100 cheaper on the bench(and cheaper on everything)plus free shipping..here in texas
I like the idea of welding larger foot platforms, as is, it's a bit small and only shoulder-width. I sometimes add chains to it as another alternative for added weights. Keep us posted my friend!
@@julzzcan9490 Can you do calf raises in those footplates too or do they swing too much? Thanks in advance. Greetings from Spain.
@@juansanzo5948 it can be done, despite the swing movement, I'd say lighter weights for calf raises. I personally don't use it for that, but it's possible.
@@julzzcan9490 thanks
Me gusto la idea de banca y press
Need some advice bro.
Debating between the powertec WB-LS-YY gym or titan selectorized machine? Already have rack, ft amd many other stuff. Powertec it's about $1600 out the door and titan lat pull down is $1800
I’m not familiar with the Titan system, so I can’t say much. The powertec option is my recommendation, it offers the lat pull down, bench, accessories and add ons, etc. The gym I’m using is the lever gym version made in 2019. I don’t know the WB-LS-YY model?
I have the Powertec Leg Sled - is the leg press attachment a better leg workout?
The Leg Sled looks just as effective as this leg press. I think you have the better unit, the advantage of my leg press attachment is that it adds to the overall unit, by adding a quality leg workout! So you're not missing out on having that leg sled, not at all. Take care!
Hello! Could you please show us how the levergym good is?
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Can you do single leg press on it? Or does it shift?
Honestly, I've never tried that, I would say it can at lighter weights, but I think it's designed for two leg operation. It would probably shift too much for my liking. I'll try it out next time and let you know.
Yes, better to use two feet for leg presses. It would shift with weights being unbalanced.
How's the leg press quality
Very adequate for an attachment. A stand-alone station is certainly better, but it's hard to beat this as an added option for training the entire body out of a home gym. Bodybuilders probably wouldn't be satisfied with it, but it's good enough for most fit people I would say.
How many weight is the accessory?
The acessory leg press is fairly heavy, somewhat difficult to move around, but one person can do it. 100lbs or so, I'm guessing.
@@julzzcan9490 not 30 kg ? 60 lbs
@@julzzcan9490 do you recommend me ? I need a leg press to put 200 kg in a home gym
@@tommasorito2928 The leg press can hold up to 400 lbs I believe, so that should be more than enough weight for most lifters' needs. If you need a leg press, this works pretty well, I keep my accessory hooked in all the time, I avoid taking it on and off. Does this help?
@@julzzcan9490 yes thanks, the only thing is that if it weighs 50 kg as you say, it's a problem because I have to remove it after I use it. however I wanted to ask you if it remains stable with 200 kg, if you don't put any support behind it to keep it on the ground. Thank you mate
Think they stopped selling this, don't see it on their website.
The leg press? If so, maybe they are making it better in some way, it's definitely not perfect.
I was checking today and don’t see this as an attachment. I submitted a question to the site if still available.
i send an email to powertec , they answer me that in mid late of august, they will release an updated version of the leg press attachment!
@@Blitz88ITA That's good, very likely to be even better than its current version.
How does this machine campare to ex Bowflex Extreme?
Not sure, but I've got a Bowflex. This machine is likely quite different given that you can and do use actual weights, the Bowflex is effective and offers different resistance, my thoughts were that I needed both over time.
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So it’s for Olympic plates then?
yes, you'll need lots of them for this system!
You can but one inch standard horns for like $50 for the pair.
Fitness zone has the best deal. No tax plus free shipping.
What size is the square tubing
Approx. 3 inches per side.
@@julzzcan9490is there an inner tube that goes into the 3” tube?
@@danielmartinez577 they all fit together in place, the press unit slides into the tubing fairly tightly, then clicks into place and gets tightened by two t-bolts. It's not perfect but gets the job done.