BEST Leg Press Machine for Home Gym - Powertec Leg Press Review

[@RyanTreadaway]

What would you like to know about the Powertec Leg Press Machine?

[@joemullen8453]

I've heard that the range of motion is limited because of the safety stops? Have you had any problems with the machine bottoming out?

[@RyanTreadaway]

@@joemullen8453 I've never had that problem. I don't think I've ever touched the bottom and I go all the way down until my calves hit my hamstrings. Maybe if you have small calves/hams and/or short legs???

[@Eric-fq7zf]

I just order this but only one package came out of the 3 when will the other 2 arrived it already says delivered tho ??

[@RyanTreadaway]

@@Eric-fq7zf all three of my boxes came in the same shipment. That seems strange. I would call them directly and see what's going on.

[@rbtv2287]

How much does the empty sleigh weigh when pressing

[@neilgibson2577]

Bought this machine on the contents of this video,THE best leg press I've ever used,even better than some of the local gym machines, highly recommend,been looking for a leg machine for my home set up and this is just brilliant,also small footprint so ideal for garage set up where space is limited

[@RyanTreadaway]

I agree! I absolutely love this thing!

[@nunusthirst167]

@@RyanTreadawayHey do you know the total height of this machine when legs are fully extended? I have low ceiling.

[@RyanTreadaway]

@@nunusthirst167 I'm not sure but it's definitely shorter than the average adult human. If you can stand up in the room, it's not too tall for the room.

[@purplepenguina.k.a.burlyma6845]

So I am nearing 30 days of workouts and a leg press is my next machine purchase. Once i hit 30 days I am getting myself some more weights because I only have 280 pounds of weights and my bench is already basically 200 for ten reps. Then after I hit 60 workouts we are getting a leg press. Your videos actually helped convince us that a ritfit would be a good purchase so thank you for your vides.

[@RyanTreadaway]

That's awesome! I'm glad the videos were helpful.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Great review, RT! It truly is hard to find a better LP at this price point.

[@RyanTreadaway]

Mr Hacks! 100%. I actually just finished using it for wide stance leg press. Something you can't do with other budget leg presses.

[@bobbyhunt3009]

I don't make many comments but I wanted to let U know that I enjoy your reviews. U give such in depth reviews that after I watch one of your videos I find myself saying, "He answered every question I had about this piece of equipment". This review was the same, Great job

[@RyanTreadaway]

Thank you! I'm happy to help!!

[@MrRANDUM145]

sick home gym dude. goals

[@RyanTreadaway]

Thanks! I appreciate the compliment. 💪

[@MIDTOWNE1]

A man of his word. Congratulations on the purchase. You kept saying that you had plans to get one.

[@RyanTreadaway]

Thanks! It took a while but it finally happened and I love it! Haha

[@zahran0003]

This video was 👌🏿thanks bro!!! Perfect video and genuine!

[@RyanTreadaway]

Thanks, man! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@DC-wo2yb]

This is perfect. LP is the only thing keeping me with a gym membership as I can’t only do squat variations for legs due to my lower back needing more time to recover than my legs. I’ll be Tetrising this into my small living space with my other equipment

[@RyanTreadaway]

Nice! Hope it works out for you!

[@aldeasal]

Awesome review. You hit every key point that i was looking for. Greatly appreciate your thoughts on this.

[@RyanTreadaway]

Glad it helped!

[@FLEXjs]

Great review. Thanks. I'm looking to grab a leg press soon for my home gym. Are you still happy with it a year later? I have a Powertec Lat Pulldown cable machine and it is OK, but not great.

[@RyanTreadaway]

I still love it! I have no complaints other than what was already mentioned in the video.

[@itschillwill]

This Is a Darn Good Review, Good Job!! 😎👍

[@RyanTreadaway]

Thanks, mate!

[@deangarratt4965]

Excellent review!

[@RyanTreadaway]

Thank you!!

[@ix-ow3df]

Great vid. Thanks

[@RyanTreadaway]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@duncanwalshfitnessweightlo9329]

That is one great piece of equipment. I think I would have just payed someone to assemble it though! Bit lazy like that. Great home gym you have there💪

[@RyanTreadaway]

Thanks! It actually wasn't that bad once I looked at the video instead of the instruction book. It probably would have taken us about 45m.

[@yoshikagekira2198]

I think adding variety to a workout is quite nice, but don't you think the squat or the splits are good alternatives for quads?

[@RyanTreadaway]

They are! I don't do strictly leg press. I do leg press, low bar squats, front squats, and split squats

[@yoshikagekira2198]

@@RyanTreadaway Thanks, I'm trying to add variety to my leg day. Also are lunges similar/same with splits? I'm having balance issues

[@Fuzzynitrous]

Perfect timing as I’m looking at getting one of these. Do you think it would be possible to keep 100 pound plates on the bottom or would they hit the floor

[@RyanTreadaway]

They'd easily fit. Even with the weight sled sitting on the bottom safety catches, there's almost a foot of clearance between the floor and 45s.

[@Fuzzynitrous]

@@RyanTreadaway awesome thanks man when I eventually order I’ll use the link and get you some $$$

[@RyanTreadaway]

@@Fuzzynitrous thanks Kevin! I appreciate that.

[@pathtooptimalhealth]

I like our gyms leg press - Vector Fitness Xtreme. However it’s around 2.6k usd Thinking about the Powertec leg press workbench attachment Thanks for the review

[@RyanTreadaway]

Anytime! This one is great for the price!

[@carlcarlson3616]

So how is the Machine going after one year? I think for short people with very short legs due to the savetys there is not enough range of motion when the sled slides down.

[@RyanTreadaway]

It's actually been about 2 years. I posted the video in June 2022 and I had it for a little while before that to test before the review. That said, I still absolutely love this machine. It has held up great. You're probably right about the ROM issues. Everyone in my family is tall so we haven't ran into that. My mom is the shortest person who has used it. At 5'7", she hasn't had any issues.

[@gopibble]

Thank you so much

[@RyanTreadaway]

Happy to help!

[@HughLeFitness]

I have the same adipowers! Don't wear them for calf raises! You will wreck them. I prefer to go no shoes or sock-feet when doing calf movements.

[@RyanTreadaway]

I've had them for 8 years. The calf raises haven't messed them up yet. Haha I actually have to wear shoes with calf raises right now due to an injury to my big toe.

[@profit822]

Bought this 5 years ago for $870 from Amazon. Great machine.

[@RyanTreadaway]

It sure is!

[@Boostisablast]

Dang i just paid 1355 shipped on BF lol

[@profit822]

Yeah pre 2020 everything was cheaper.

[@RavenBlackCry]

I totally agree with you! Best leg press for a home gym :)

[@RyanTreadaway]

For sure! 💪

[@SuperIronDan]

Got the same legpress, very good machine especially for the price. The only thing I'm not sure is the safety and the racking pin, I would not drop 900 pounds on this and feel safe at the same time.

[@RyanTreadaway]

I could see how maybe you'd feel that way. The safety catch doesn't look THAT robust. That said, hopefully you're never "dropping" any weight on it period. If you fail a rep, it's still going to descent somewhat slowly down to the safety catch. If you drop weight, that probably means your legs just snapped in half. lol

[@tydupont8084]

I’m 5’6… curious if this will allow for enough range of motion. Most leg presses do not

[@RyanTreadaway]

I'm 6 ft and I have plenty of room for full ROM plus some, so you're good to go.

[@Keppie6]

How long did this take for you to be delivered? And was it shipping by XPO? My tracking hasn’t updated since last Tuesday.

[@RyanTreadaway]

I think they just use a freight company local to your area. It's been a while so I don't remember how long it took to get here. I think maybe a little over a week? You may just want to call XPO directly.

[@Tallterryjr]

This even better than the body solid hack squat leg press combo?

[@RyanTreadaway]

I haven't tried that so I'm unsure, but I do LOVE this leg press!

[@Ryan-ds3dh]

I just got this. Have to disagree with the height restrictions. Definitely limited to anyone over 6’2”. The only way i can do calf raises is if I move seat to the bottom position. Limited to positions in seat for leg press without hitting top of frame with sled.

[@RyanTreadaway]

Are you long legged for your height? at 6'0", I had plenty of room to go between the sled and frame at full extension.

[@RyanTreadaway]

I doubled checked just to be sure. I'm 6 ft, 3 ft legs, and size 12 shoe. I have 4.5 inches before I hit the frame at full extension on calf raises.

[@charlesvisconti4278]

Can I ask why went with this instead of a leg press/hack squat combo like the force USA of body solid. I think those are both right at the $2000 mark? Just wondering if the combos limit something that the Powertec doesn’t. Thank you !

[@RyanTreadaway]

Out of the combos I've seen, you have a shorter range on the rails. Plus, it seems like the combos are okay at both jobs but not great at either jobs.

[@RyanTreadaway]

(I've not personally used a combo unit. Just watched every review I could find prior to buying a leg press.)

[@charlesvisconti4278]

I would have to agree. Short range of motion and small foot plates are some of my concerns with the combo units

[@Boostisablast]

Still a good press? I just ordered mine

[@RyanTreadaway]

Yes, we still love it!

[@Boostisablast]

@@RyanTreadaway massaging my legs now after leg day yesterday. Good timing, glad I purchased it though!

[@marknat3070]

What general maintenance do you do on the leg press? Thanks

[@RyanTreadaway]

I've lubed the rails a couple of times but that's all I've ever done to it.

[@marknat3070]

@@RyanTreadaway Thanks for the reply. What lube do you use? I contacted Powertec and they said spray with WD-40. They clearly have no idea what they are talking about as WD-40 is a penetrant, not a lubricant!

[@RyanTreadaway]

@@marknat3070 I don't remember the brand. It was just some silicone spray lubricant

[@Ryan-ds3dh]

Do you have to load top and bottom weight pegs evenly for smooth operation?

[@RyanTreadaway]

I have had a difference of 2 pairs of plates more on the top or bottom pegs with no noticable issue.

[@samueltarin522]

Would this leg press work for my wife who is 5’?

[@RyanTreadaway]

yes! It has a lower setting and a higher setting. My wife is 5'8" and uses the taller setting so I believe the lower setting would work perfectly for her.

[@gonkula]

This is really good, but it's a pitty they don't have this as a hack squat combo :-(

[@RyanTreadaway]

I'm glad they don't. I've never personally used a leg press hack squat combo that was even decent. I'd rather have a machine that does 1 thing really well vs having a machine that does 2 things terribly.

[@mshellebean]

Omg.. that happened to me tooo. Grrrrr

[@RyanTreadaway]

Which part happened to you?

[@Olalabe51]

Are the sides of the foot plate support tube (the part that holds the 8 white rollers) bended or are they straight on your machine? Mine are bended, some are even in a S-shape... I believe this to be the cause for my machine to not be smooth + has wobble in the platform, making single leg presses impossible because of the foot plate support tube making metal on metal contact with the sliding tubes.

[@RyanTreadaway]

Sorry for the late reply. I never saw your comment. Did you get this issue resolved?

[@kevinnelson2151]

I brought mine for 500 cash about a month ago like new condition

[@RyanTreadaway]

That's a steal!

[@tylerjenkins3171]

Syedee sells this same model for 400$ less

[@RyanTreadaway]

I googled that and didn't see one that matched this leg press.

[@rasseto4835]

u sound like speed

[@RyanTreadaway]

What?

[@gandarafromda951]

U sponsored by powertec 🤨

[@RyanTreadaway]

Nope. Not even an affiliate as of right now. I contacted them to ask to become part of their affiliate program because I like the leg press so much but they didn't respond. Lol

[@gandarafromda951]

Lol, koo man. I appreciate the review, highly considering

[@RyanTreadaway]

@@gandarafromda951 Glad you liked it! I doubt you’ll be disappointed.

[@shank7993]

You shall not pass......lol!!!!!!!

[@RyanTreadaway]

Yesssss!!!!