Compact Leg Press, Hack Squat, & Calf Raise Any Good? Blazzed Fitness Review

[@robjones2655]

Great review. I swear, you review things that really make sense in a garage gym. It’s appreciated 💪🏼

[@robjones2655]

Again, the time you took to review this - the length of the review, really well done.

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks so much.

[@reillykurl]

As an 80s kid, I saw Dokken live multiple times back in the day. Good times! 🤘

[@hybridresistance]

@@reillykurl very nice. I actually them in the early 2000s with Whitesnake and Scorpions. It was at a full size arena and seemed to be almost sold out show, not the casinos these bands would later play. They were probably on another level in the 80s. Very underrated band for sure.

[@jimmansi1187]

I have the Powertech version of this machine, mine is fantastic, very solid & not flimsy, great addition to any home gym

[@JoelP1961]

I have the Titan Fitness version of this machine, I’ve been using it regularly for a year now. Solid piece of equipment, I go hard and heavy on it normally as a second leg exercise after barbell squats. I wish mine had the shoulder pad attachment and more adjustments for the foot plate and back rest like this one has.

[@ksosa21]

Nice review, your channel has lots of great info. You do a great job. I have an old school Atlantis compact leg press. It’s a great piece for a home gym. No hack option but I’ve loaded over 500 lbs on it and get a great leg workout on it. I use it weekly and I have a cable belt squat but like the seated option as it’s easier to focus on the legs and go to failure safely.

[@hybridresistance]

@@ksosa21 I’m gonna have to Google and check that machine out

[@ksosa21]

@ you won’t find it online it’s very old and heavy duty commercial. I’ll send you a photo of it.

[@hybridresistance]

@ awesome, thanks!

[@timk8258]

Setting the platform at a shallow angle should allow you to put your feet really low without your heels coming up. That might let you reach full knee flexion before hitting bottom and your hip angle would be more open so it would be a more quad dominant hack squat.

[@JudgeMarQ]

I've been hoping someone would review one of these. Im thinking about going with force usa. I wanted to ask, if you placed a 2x4 (or similar spacer) under the rear leg of the machine, not where your feet are but your back. Would the increased angle make it feel more challenging? Since the machine is 30 degrees instead of 45 degrees weight ratio would feel off. You would be able to bolt the wood to the machine so you don't have to worry about it slipping and coming off. Do you think this would work, or could there be any downsides to trying this?

[@Matthew-wz8ig]

i got a gmwd one for xmas gift, I've never been a machines for legs kinda guy but I am a convert after getting one. The space saving and cost vs an actual leg press makes it a boon for home gym owners imo

[@DeadLinux]

Dokken!? 😂 Your musical taste is always surprising - never tried them, but now I'll have too. Interesting machine - probably the closest one I'd try (if i had space). Like the adjustment and calf attachment

[@hybridresistance]

@@DeadLinuxIt ranges for sure and you know I got a Skyrim mix!

[@DeadLinux]

@hybridresistance HA! I should have known!

[@HomeGymAustralia]

I really want one of these but struggle to end up actually making the purchase

[@hybridresistance]

I really had zero interest in these since I first tried one and thought the feeling was off. This one is a gamble for sure if you never tried one.

[@tringo8420]

Looks promising with small footprint + price point. But seems like the hack squat is no go for anyone under 6 ft? Even at 90 degrees as u mentioned?

[@hybridresistance]

I guess a couple inches might not matter but also depends on how low you want to go. My ideal set up on this I actually just discovered where the hack attachment is in and the seat is raised into a certain position. Even though I could use the Hack option, I probably won't use that function much.

[@IronMayne]

This looks really doable, I’ve been looking into a small leg press machine like this and honestly my squatmax is great and all but sometimes it’s just not as user friendly to use all the time in a safe way- nobody else at home can set it up safely. I’m not sure if I’ll keep it BUT I’ll gladly trade it in for a more compact user friendly machine like this. ..thanks for the review !!….. Keith

[@hybridresistance]

Appreciate that Big Keith! I wasn't really a fan of these until I had some more time with it. For sure not perfect. I just posted an IG post where I show my favorite position on this machine that wasn't featured on the video using the hack squat attachment and an ideal seat angle.

[@IronMayne]

@ Imma check it out now!!

[@AnonymousHippo5]

I like the size of the foot plate but the cheap flexing under stress would not be conformable to use.

[@Jeffdoeswhat]

Ive been looking at several brands of machines just like that. Just dont know which one I want to get.

[@hybridresistance]

I can sympathize with that as this machine in how incredible similar the design looks, but possible function is another thing. These machines especially really needs to fit you right to make it worth it.

[@JustWalt01]

Calves are so easy to train whether seated or standing. But it seems like a taller person would top out easier on the Blazzed. I think the steel used on the calf block should have been used to reinforce the footplate and they just stuck with a solid 2 in 1 machine.

[@hybridresistance]

@@JustWalt01 if you’re taller, you could raise the hack pad lying down and you should be good. I personally do dig having calf option though. Appreciate you watching as always, brother.

[@AmorFati777X]

I love the full sized leg press. Id take it off your hands in a heartbeat if I still needed one

[@hybridresistance]

I got a lot of people who want it, but second guess it when they see the size and realize the time it will take to disassemble / reassemble

[@AmorFati777X]

@@hybridresistance assembly is a nightmare out of the box with the instructions it comes with, but tbh you can probably leave much of it pre-installed. The footprint is taxing for most people's spaces though. I was hellbent on *making* it work for mine, but I have low back problems and I needed to have a contingency plan in case I couldn't squat.

[@alecdurbaville6355]

Really don’t like the safety aspect of that foot plate.

[@josephroa4475]

Yep still too big and a Planet Fitness membership at 15 bucks a month makes it hard to justify the price point.

[@hybridresistance]

@@josephroa4475 that’s where those memberships come in for sure.

[@pgs4870]

exactly why training legs sucks look at amount of plates you need to move lol

[@hybridresistance]

@@pgs4870 very true. I would’ve thrown more on but I didn’t feel like going in my basement to lug more up…. or at least that’s my excuse.

[@WiecznieNieNasycony]

Compact but still big machine)

[@hybridresistance]

Definitely. I tried to show that in one my clips showing the side by side of my 45 degree leg press.

[@WiecznieNieNasycony]

@@hybridresistance for small space home gym for legs still iron master leg curl attachment is best)

[@BrandonSchwartz1]

I originally got one like this thinking it would save space, but they're so wide with the weight horns that I ended up getting a full size hack squat + leg press combo for not much more space.

[@hybridresistance]

@@BrandonSchwartz1 I mentioned that as well although no question sometimes (at least visually) my leg press just seems like this behemoth that takes up so much room in my garage. Like everything it really depends on the value the person puts on the machine. As much as I love my 45 degree leg press, I don't know if I can justify keeping it around much longer for how little I've been using it. I'm also aware that sometime my use of these machines can be cyclical, so I'm mindful that I could regret that.