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So my weights are at home and lately I spend a lot of time at work. Sleeping here trying to catch thieves between paperwork and drinking beer etc. I didnt want to get behind so I bought a Powertech for cheap with weights a couple of weeks ago. Here is what I think.
Price: Personally I dont think its worth $1800 new. I got this whole thing and 600 lbs of weights and extras for $400 delivered to me. You an get a lot better stuff for 2K.
Strength of Machine: Very strong Ive had 400+ on it and it holds up well. I dont have the proper adjustment bars for the weight to sit on so thats all Im putting on for now. Right now Im using a floor jack handle that is flexing a bit. Ive got my welder friend making me one for the bench and one for the squat station.
Ease of Use: Very easy to use and the action is smooth. Easy to assemble.
I like the bench press though (when flat) its more of a decline because of the way its built but it gives a good stretch similar to dumbbells. The bench has a lot of adjust-ability and it also sits up at a 90 for OHP which I really like on this machine too. It also can be used for back rows and shrugs, I liked them both too.
Squats are a little cumbersome to get underneath if you are tall but its manageable and a decent work out. I can get full ROM and even work my calves. I was surprised it went that high. Most home equipment is a bitch for me to get under. Im 6'3" If I was any taller it would not go high enough.
Lat Pull down is nice too. It goes much higher than I can reach from seated position. I was surprised by this since I have long arms. That station converts to a triceps extension as well which works nice.
Leg Extension is the only home gym Ive ever sat on that my feet didnt drag the bottom so Im happy with that as well. You can move the leg extension to the bench area adjust to lay flat and do reverse leg ext as well. This ROM is better than what I have at home.
Weighted Ab crunch- I havent used that but it looks cute.
I havent used the biceps curl and some other features I have barbells and dumbells for that.
Over all Im very happy with it and have had some surprisingly good work outs with it. It will do until I get my good stuff moved down here.
Price: Personally I dont think its worth $1800 new. I got this whole thing and 600 lbs of weights and extras for $400 delivered to me. You an get a lot better stuff for 2K.
Strength of Machine: Very strong Ive had 400+ on it and it holds up well. I dont have the proper adjustment bars for the weight to sit on so thats all Im putting on for now. Right now Im using a floor jack handle that is flexing a bit. Ive got my welder friend making me one for the bench and one for the squat station.
Ease of Use: Very easy to use and the action is smooth. Easy to assemble.
I like the bench press though (when flat) its more of a decline because of the way its built but it gives a good stretch similar to dumbbells. The bench has a lot of adjust-ability and it also sits up at a 90 for OHP which I really like on this machine too. It also can be used for back rows and shrugs, I liked them both too.
Squats are a little cumbersome to get underneath if you are tall but its manageable and a decent work out. I can get full ROM and even work my calves. I was surprised it went that high. Most home equipment is a bitch for me to get under. Im 6'3" If I was any taller it would not go high enough.
Lat Pull down is nice too. It goes much higher than I can reach from seated position. I was surprised by this since I have long arms. That station converts to a triceps extension as well which works nice.
Leg Extension is the only home gym Ive ever sat on that my feet didnt drag the bottom so Im happy with that as well. You can move the leg extension to the bench area adjust to lay flat and do reverse leg ext as well. This ROM is better than what I have at home.
Weighted Ab crunch- I havent used that but it looks cute.
I havent used the biceps curl and some other features I have barbells and dumbells for that.
Over all Im very happy with it and have had some surprisingly good work outs with it. It will do until I get my good stuff moved down here.
