Black Friday Gym Reset: What I'd Buy, PLUS Ironmaster Reviews

[@powerplanthomegym]

So glad you’ve bought into the ironmaster brand. They go a bit under the radar even though they’ve been making gym equipment since the 70’s! Love the history and just how they stick to the basics, but make it great and not just churn out new item after new item. It’s like way thought out before releasing and a family run business still too, love supporting that! This way I feel they appreciate your custom and don’t faze you out of the ecosystem. Can’t say anything but good things enough about ironmaster, glad to see it in your gym Mike 💪🏻

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks so much man. I was getting that vibe from them as well (and of course from you guys who were letting me know) about the respect they have for their customer. I know they got new stuff coming, but I double checked and their dumbbells are not going anywhere as far as design upgrades. Which also made me confident about investing into their system. What's your first name again?

[@powerplanthomegym]

@@hybridresistance that’s what pulled me in and bought nearly all their catalog. I was beyond impressed from the get go! I’ve only got that last expansion to get, I’ve sort of said to myself when I can press the 135’s I’ll go for it haha! And the kettlebell handle I still need to pick up too. Seems like you’re getting that way yourself, highly recommend the leg curl / extension, I think it’s one of the best out there feeling wise. Be great to see their new stuff too. And yes of course, my name is Scott.

[@cafeapaka7501]

Out of all the content creators around Hybrid Resistance constantly evolves and is willing to try new equipment - some fall into complacency not here - nice to see as I cannot change out equipment as regularly so it is interesting to see your journey here and learn from your experiences

[@hybridresistance]

@@cafeapaka7501 really appreciate that brother. I’m ultimately on the quest for my ideal home gym. so as I always say, I’m buying products that I intend to use and if I make mistakes, I do so so you guys don’t have to make them. I really appreciate that comment again.

[@joseppebatman]

Iron master is a classic - Pepin seems to be getting all the hype but you can’t beat the quick lock eco system / it makes IM the best choice in my opinion

[@HomeGymAustralia]

I love those tri-grip weight plates, so versatile and budget friendly.

[@verablack3137]

I love ironmaster stuff, but geez I couldn't even bench press one of those dumbbells, that is some serious weight

[@hybridresistance]

I'm for sure never benching these, but I am just having fun simply picking them up and setting them down.

[@Mr_Fairdale]

I'm picturing myself continuing to assert my neighborhood alpha status while doing 180lbs farmer carries up and down the block.

[@josehasido9632]

@@hybridresistance I'm thinking about getting the max 180 lb expansion set. Can you try doing RDLs on the 180s and tell me if they're OK for that or if they're too long? I'd really appreciate it.

[@hybridresistance]

@@josehasido9632 I think they'd be too long for sure, not to mention very hard to pull off with how heavy they are. The heavy DBs just feels much heavier than a barbell. What I didn't mention is that there's obviously the potential of in-between weights(135-180) for some other uses.

[@josehasido9632]

@@hybridresistance Ok, mate, thanks for that info.

[@Bro-siah]

Ended up getting the quick lock dumbbells. Thanks for the informative videos. They helped me figure out what would work best for me. 😁

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks so much brother. Like I said in the video, the Ironmaster System (while somewhat of a gamble) turned out to probably my favorite purchase of 2024.

[@thesergeant3524]

Great video! Unfortunately Ironmaster sold out of a ton of items in the first few hours of Black Friday. I had my items in the cart, woke up in the morning and totally sold out and multiple items. EDIT: The Inspire FTX trainer is $999 at Costco right now.

[@hybridresistance]

Great tip about the Inspire at Costco. I pinned a comment on the last video after I got wind that some of the Ironmaster stock might sell out. Sounds like that was a legitimate concern.

[@Seymourseykrets]

Used your link for the ironmaster super bench pro v2, pull up bar, dip bar, leg curl/extension, dumbbell spotting stand, and crunch attachment. Thanks brother!

[@hybridresistance]

Thank you so much for that. Sounds like you lucked out as the super bench v2 sold out.

[@seriousblue6017]

Man you have some serious strength to use those heavy dumbells. Best time of year to buy exercise equipment! Thanks for letting us know about all those great deals!

[@hybridresistance]

@@seriousblue6017 thanks man. As I said to someone else though, I’m using straps so it makes it a little bit easier. A goal is going to be if I can actually pick these up for more than 20 seconds without straps.

[@NeuronIron]

thx for the reviews this year. i picked up some ironmaster stuff a few months ago and so far I love it compared to my old powerblocks

[@hybridresistance]

Awesome to hear.

[@arthurbuccojr.3652]

Ha. Have been watching your vids and have been waiting for black friday. Bought the clench footplate and nexus bar because of your review of them. Thanks!

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks Arthur. Stay tuned in December for some cool Clench updates.

[@edsweeney6843]

Thanks, great video. Happy holidays.

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks Ed, happy holidays to you as well.

[@briand5047]

Great video. If used the Ironmaster vest for push-ups with feet elevated, would everything (plates and vest) stay in place?

[@hybridresistance]

@@briand5047 they should stay in place no problem with the heavy Velcro.

[@briand5047]

@hybridresistance Thanks Mike.

[@jmk.3943]

The first thing i noticed, the big arms you have 😉💪 Jean-Marc

[@zthellman]

Great video! I’m interested in buying the Ironmaster training vest, but wasn’t sure if it would be too big and wide to allow for normal movement in the chest and shoulders during push ups, pull ups, dips, etc. I’m 5’7” 175 lb with a 39 inch chest. Do you think the vest would work for someone my size or would it be too big? Thanks!

[@hybridresistance]

I want to to say yes based on what I've heard, but I'd say a safer bet is to email Ironmaster. They have great CS and will get fight back to you.

[@zthellman]

Ok will do. Just so I can compare based on your video, what size are you?

[@JayB-JayB]

Thanks for all of the great info Mike!

[@hybridresistance]

Appreciate it as always Jay.

[@nrom_normandy]

I am humbled by your ability to lift the dumbbells maxed out like that. I might consider getting that add-on one day, but no time in the present. I did end up grabbing the cable tower add-on based on your previous review, the leg attachment due to some of the recent discussions to your videos, and lastly the adjustable mace. Outside of finding some options for flooring, I think I'm done for a while and hopefully prices won't go crazy next year for some of this workout gear.

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks for sharing man. I did have straps on with that dumbbells as it was almost a feat of strength to lift that DB up for more than a few seconds without them. But that might be a goal to work up to. I hear you though on the year budget, I'm for sure done myself for a bit.

[@_TrevorAnderson]

Loved the video! Definitely going to look into some of those deals!

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks Trevor! Forgot to tell you Congratulations!

[@_TrevorAnderson]

@ thank you!!

[@Saltivasaltiva]

ordered the ironmaster dumbbells- bench and heavy handle were out of stock my later morning

[@hybridresistance]

@@Saltivasaltiva I heard about the bench, but I’m surprised the heavy handles went out of stock.

[@AndrewFrancisFreeman]

I had ironmasters and loved them, but I sold them as I needed the money for something else. I think i'll keep an eye out for more. I wasn't a fan of the bench though. It just never felt right for me.

[@hybridresistance]

Appreciate that feedback Andrew.

[@michaelspataro5316]

Titan X-3 racks are 11/16 in holes.

[@hybridresistance]

As often as I looked at these my brain overlooked that for sure. Reminds me when I can't find something in the pantry and my wife informs me "it's right in front of you!"......

[@Merciuh]

If you were an apartment guy and had 1 spare average sized bedroom, what would your setup be? I was thinking of a Speediance monster, but that seems a bitch to carry up 4 flights of stairs - and I'm planning on moving in the next year or 2 so would be a bitch to get out again! Maybe an Innodigym P1 Max? Seems decent, but then there's not lat pull down option with that. I've tried the resistance band route but I can't get into it. I prefer the feel of a solid weight, and something in my brain needs a quantifiable amount of weight or resistance to know that I'm making progress

[@hybridresistance]

If you had some the help the speediance wouldn't be bad, but I can confirm that moving a speediance up and down stairs is not fun at all (and dangerous) doing it solo. Knowing what I know now and using the Ironmaster products, it would be that package I priced out in the video no question and a sliding bench trainer for cable work.

[@jeffa1961]

Great post. CLENCH Footplate is the greatest. So versatile and Brandon is a good man and I love his videos as well.

[@hybridresistance]

Brandon is the man!

[@jeffa1961]

@@hybridresistance You are both good men offering great advice. Both of you have the passion and will be around for years to continue to share your knowledge with a younger generation like my two boys. KUDOS to you both!

[@andie_pl]

i was hoping to see you bench press those 165s for your review

[@hybridresistance]

Maybe next year!

[@MichaelVash7886]

I had not seen the sliding bench stuff before. I will look back at your videos about them. Whats the difference between the gr8 flex and the total gym? Seems like they would be a nice addition to go with yhe ironmaster stuff I've oicked up

[@hybridresistance]

The only real difference is that the GR doesn't have the option for the weight bar attachment. I've gone back and forth with how important that is, but I'd now prefer the weight bar option on the total gyms, especially that now I can use the Ironmaster plates on there as well.

[@williamsullivan1126]

@@hybridresistanceMike the GR8Flex machines come with a full suite of attachments and a lifetime guarantee, which they honor. Also, their white color version is on sale for about $655, much lower than the comparable TG Fit models.

[@Jriggz-rs6di]

Interested in investing in ironmaster. Looking at starting with vest and getting plates for it. Says up to 70lbs in 2.5 to 5lb increments. So guessing can accomodate any number of plates of those sizes to reach 70lbs total. 17.5lbs in each of the 4 compartments? Can anyone comfirm this? Thanks!

[@hybridresistance]

@@Jriggz-rs6di I don’t know if you caught it in the video, but I weighed in 80 pounds on mine. I don’t think they recommended though based on their description. Basically each pocket can hold a pair of 5s in compartment. So a total of 20lbs in each of the 4 pockets

[@Jriggz-rs6di]

@hybridresistance Thanks for vid and advice! I ended up getting vest, 75lb upgade (12x5lbs QL plates), standad lock screw, and mace bar. Figured start there since they sold out of kettle bell handles and get when back in stock. Then can replace power blocks further down the road. Looking forward to it!

[@BigBadJohn7]

Considering the Ironmaster 320 pound olympic weight set, your opinion?

[@hybridresistance]

Definitely not a bad set or deal with these discounts. They remind of the weights you'd see at a commercial gym. I'm personally a sucker for the iron feel, but practically these make sense all around.

[@BigBadJohn7]

@hybridresistance Thanks man!

[@Saltivasaltiva]

like Ironmaster- wish their storage was cheaper but nicer to look at

[@hybridresistance]

Yes I was almost considering just picking up a workbench like this amzn.to/499rBHf on amazon, but thought I'd trust their dimensions / build. I do have zero regrets about picking it up though.

[@whiteknucklestormchasing]

Do you have an active discount code for powertec?

[@hybridresistance]

@@whiteknucklestormchasing unfortunately no, just the affiliate link. I’ve tried to get a hold of them many times for various questions about their product and never really get a response.

[@awmlawoffice]

CORRECTION: The Titan X series racks are 3x3, but not 1 inch holes. The Titan Series Racks are 3x3 with 1 inch holes.

[@hybridresistance]

Someone else got me on that as well. Thanks for highlighting the Titan Series

[@awmlawoffice]

@hybridresistance didn't want to come off rude, but some of the Bells of Steel and Titan 3x3 options are confusing.

[@tchomicz1992]

Wish Ironmaster didn't sell out so quick, was all set to buy Superbench v2, leg curl and dip attachment and by 9am CST on Friday both the bench and leg curl were sold out. They won't honor the 20% black friday deal on back ordered items. This left a bad taste in my mouth and will likely move to powertec ecosystem now.

[@hybridresistance]

I think they really take the "sale" part seriously as they rarely do sales on their products.

[@tchomicz1992]

@@hybridresistance For sure, just wasn't expecting items to be sold out at 9am the day the black friday sale started.

[@shiwakuseven5859]

180-lb dumbbells? Thanks but no thanks! I'll stick to my 5-lbs to 100-lbs rubber-coated hex dumbbells in 5-lb increments.

[@hybridresistance]

My dream would be some Ivankos metal plates dumbbells stacked to 135, but that would be a large footprint a lot of $$$