Freak Athlete Hyper Pro Review: 9 Machines For The Price Of One!

[@GlucksGym]

That intro took hours to film. Give the vid a like and maybe I can convince Wynie it was worth it.

[@Livingtheswolelife]

How did you do that edit?

[@GlucksGym]

@@Livingtheswolelife a green screen and hours of work 😂

[@MattSteez]

That was a great edit!

[@TheCarterHomeGym]

It was a nice touch 👌

[@leftyrighty6059]

Great review Gluck! Very informative (not only how to use, but also how to adjust) and very entertaining. Thank you!

[@emulevu]

Tbh, I think you did a better review than Garage Gym Review. Thank you.

[@jib6984ify]

Nice to know they didn't forget about their existing customers by offering the upgrade kit. Thanks for the video Gluck 👍🏽

[@dpremsagar]

I was kicking myself that I purchased the older version not knowing that a new version was being released. Glad to know there’s an upgrade kit available.

[@ThatWasRage]

Worth noting it cost me 94$ to ship to Oregon. But damn I'm excited. I ordered this seriously 30 minutes before you posted this video. lol And you made me feel better about my purchase. Thank you!

[@lissaw1334]

Same. Ordered mine in Sept, just received the hyper pro Oct and have to wait until Nov for the leg attachment stuff. Ugh

[@TheProfessorSteeze]

try getting one in Australia... Need to sell a kidney

[@Bro-siah]

@0:16 That was well done!

[@GlucksGym]

@@Bro-siah that took so many hours 😂😭

[@TheCarterHomeGym]

I've been looking fwd to this review! Not because I'm on the fence, but because I already bought the upgrade kit and need to validate my purchase 😂 Thanks for a thorough breakdown, as always!

[@KevinKaneCanada]

Stellar review and yes, the editing on the intro was impressive! I appreciate that you perform the movements with challenging loads, as opposed to Coop who seems to use just a single plate for every demo. If you're only using light weight, you don't notice things like having to hold yourself down when you use the leg extension. And a hip thrust with 315 lbs is a more realistic test than one with just 135. Well done mate, you put the real work in!

[@freakathleteco]

Thanks for the review Gluck! You are a legend 💪

[@GlucksGym]

@@freakathleteco is not everyday you see 14 of me on the screen at once

[@imadork123]

Editing skill level up!

[@WestinMcEntire-j7i]

Just bought one through your link. Appreciate the review!

[@GlucksGym]

Thanks for the support!

[@ak-zw8jv]

That editing was 🔥

[@Alexm920]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who finds bulgarian split squats the most daunting sets of my week. Awesome and thorough review as always! Definitely going to keep an eye out to see if the hyper pro goes on black friday sale!

[@HunterMalin]

Excellent review. The FA Hyper Pro is my favorite piece of home gym equipment I have. It is so versatile AND sturdy. I am 5'7", 215ish pounds (moving on down) and I have never felt unsafe on any of the exercises I have tried on the Hyper Pro. The biggest testament to the machine's sturdiness IMO are the side bends. My entire weight is on one side of the machine and I'm rocking back and forth. Despite this, the machine does not wobble one bit. I feel secure throughout the exercise. When it comes to home gyms, I think its easy to overlook lower back strengthening exercises (heck, many folks overlook that in the gym). So many exercises on the Hyper Pro help strengthen the lower back, in addition to working other muscle groups. The leg attachment was an awesome addition. I had been using the leg attachment that came with my Force USA bench for leg extensions and leg curls, but it is limited. First, the leg attachment on the Force USA bench does not adjust for height, putting it in the "I can make this work, but its not ideal" category. Being able to adjust the height and length of the Hyper Pro leg attachment is the main reason I added it even though I had the Force USA leg attachment. Second, being able to do the leg curl in a decline position on the Hyper Pro is better for the natural position of that movement in triggering hamstrings and glutes without compressing your lower back (which is what happens when doing leg curls on a flat bench). All in all, 17 thumbs up for the Hyper Pro.

[@dizietz]

I love working out my biceps during leg extension workouts.

[@mattjw08]

Thanks for being the only place to explain how to take off the seat pad.

[@peterbuju107]

Pls look at the Bulletproof VTS smith machine rack attachment! ✨

[@ewells921]

I use mine all the time love it! Can't wait for the leg developer!

[@rickgrush9125]

Thanks!

[@GlucksGym]

Thank you!

[@docyogi]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS REVIEW!!!! LETS GOOOO!!!

[@jeremypresutti]

Just to note: the colors and the handle at the top and folding steps actually did exist before the pro. There kinda was a middle release that had the same name as the original with red knobs

[@lionjark]

Yup, that's the one I ordered with the leg piece on back order. They informed I'd get the upgraded version when I get it.

[@ShawnFumo]

Yeah that’s the version I have as well. I don’t necessarily feel like I need the upgraded regular padding or bigger base, but the new GHD pad attachment is tempting. Might also spring for the leg attachment eventually, but I have a foot weight attachment from tib bar guy that works ok for hamstring curls

[@brianshockley8161]

My thoughts: 1. Hip thrusts are ok with bench, but better with this. 2. Interested in the titan ext/curl, but this would be better (I believe so anyway)-I’m concerned about the ankle bar bending overtime (on the titan) 3. I do Nordic curls with a strap on bench, but this is better and can adjust in small increments. 4. Introducing 45degree hyperextension or GHD would be something I would add that I now skip in my workout. 5. Reverse nordics that can also adjust- maybe this is something I would try. 6. Making room for this in my gym (need to create space somehow) 7. Waiting for a sale that could make me pull the trigger (Black Friday maybe?)

[@curtisrcain]

Same on the Black Friday thought… do you know if this is a company that has traditionally done those?

[@brianshockley8161]

@@curtisrcain I don’t know

[@GlucksGym]

They definitely will have a sale

[@curtisrcain]

@@GlucksGymbut but… I’m gonna miss out on all the gaiiiins the next six weeks until then? 😭 lol this sounds like a silly question but if I bought it now and they had a sale, I’m SOL right? I legit have to wait for the sale? Awesome review by the way! I got an ad on Facebook and then I watched your video and I’m completely sold. I’ll happily use your link. 💪🏻

[@benmooreman]

Preacher curls is one of my favorite uses for this. I also remove the pad so I can get an even deeper stretch. I’ve done preachers even with a curl bar and if I’m going more volume less weight, I rest it on the handles.

[@ShawnFumo]

I’ve been using a makeshift setup for sitting preacher curls but maybe I’ll try this for them. Could get some time savings doing both arms at once…

[@zman-ru3yf]

Awesome review man!

[@borg9355]

Looking good as always.

[@scooobyj8714]

Freak Athlete has created an awesome ecosystem for one unit. Great innovation, even if it has some shortcomings.

[@zachery8841]

Used one for the first time. Overall very good piece of equipment! Great review Gluck

[@timfritton469]

This looks like a great piece for a small home gym.

[@killerkhatiby009]

Honestly a super cool unit and I kind-of want one but can already do all the exercises I'm interested in with my current setup and can't really justify it 😁. But watching this, all I could think of was I wish it was also a bench lol. I'm probably a little crazy, but I envision it with some removable side and front/back pads to make the width and length adjustable to transform it between a traditional bench size/length and wider platform for all the other exercises. Would be great to not also need an adjustable bench and make an extremely compact but highly versatile setup with an all-in-one rack + smith + functional trainer combo unit (like a MAXUM Fitness SX2 or Harbor Heavyweights HH80 v2) and one of these, but I'm sure it's a lot more complicated to do something like that.

[@killerkhatiby009]

Oh also make the bottom leg extension part of the leg-developer removable as well. Then add another attachment hook on the underside of the leg curl part and you could possibly then attach it to a low pulley and get cable resistance to maximize tension in the lengthened portion of the leg curl which seems to cause more hypertrophy according to a lot of recent research! It's a minor point since the plate peg is already slightly angled so there is some tension at the start, but it's still not maximized or variable like you could do by attaching to a cable pulley and just adjusting how close/far you are to the pulley to change the initial cable angle and thus resistance.

[@ShawnFumo]

Yeah, I did attempt to use it as a bench at one point by putting the top pads together but it is awkward.

[@Markus-fw4px]

I'm pretty sure this is not the final revision! There will be a pulley system attachement option, a weight option for reverse hypers and a quality upgrade sooner or later. If FA won't do it, another company will. I'll wait.

[@SupermanPrime-vb2un]

Awesome review. Ordering one rn.

[@Thepokechoprx]

Great review and awesome product, but I just want those chrome plates you busted out when going over the leg developer section

[@GlucksGym]

Review of those coming soon. Hold out until you see it.

[@dmar192]

Any plans to review the PR-X rack leg extension/leg curl?

[@Somtric]

I'm very impressived with your un-assisted nordics! WAUW! :D xD

[@LightE-y4u]

Can it be used as a regular weight bench too?

[@fwiffo42]

Legendary intro 😂

[@GlucksGym]

Yesss!

[@nkrumpos]

Was hoping this video was going to be the Rogue Twin review. Still, great review as always!

[@itsjrbro]

Dude you’re my favorite fitness equipment KZbin reviewer. Just thought I’d let you know ❤️. Any plans to review the VTS from Bulletproof fitness?

[@GlucksGym]

Thanks! And yes. We have both versions of the VTS.

[@markachaen10]

In Australia. A Rogue Abram's and westside Hyper. Work out to be about the same price delivered as this. I went with Rogue. Quality seems much better. This seems far too expensive. Also this was without leg developer add on. With the developer added. Price is the same as a Rogue monster light rack

[@acnehond]

Weird comparison. You went with a GHD and reverse hyper and got just that. Then compare it to a machine that can do more, including leg extensions.

[@brianshockley8161]

Great review. Hoping you will review the prx leg extension/curl rack attachment

[@clydew.henryiii9755]

If I'm looking for a true reverse hyper and back extension in the smallest footprint possible, what device would you recommend? I have a wall-mounted Athena from breakfast if that matters.

[@TheKurtlocker]

Not a bad piece. Good review

[@Railios103]

I see you have the kensui plates. Iron bull has been making the same style have you been able to compare them?

[@benjaminshapiro2986]

Thanks for the review. Did you try connecting a pulley system to leg developer? Think it would be possible?

[@coolcatrich]

Hey Gluck, can you review the Titam Fitness assisted pull up and dip machine? I've wanted an assisted pull up machine forever, it seems to be the best option for price and size. Love the content, keep it up!

[@hill160881]

Try bands under your feet and a regular pull up bar on a rack. Attach the bands to the squat rack and step on the bands. Same with dips. No need for an entire machine.

[@n00dle_king]

You could try using a heavy band to lock in for leg extensions.

[@westinmcentire]

@GlucksGym How does the Hyper Pro's leg developer compare to the Leg Developer on the IronMaster Super Bench v2?

[@sasdf2215]

How does it compare to Ironmaster’s leg version?

[@charlesfernandez3871]

Any way to use as a regular flat bench? For versatility purposes..

[@mscercy1]

Sweet weight plates, can you tell us who makes them? What do they cost? How about a review?

[@HughLeFitness]

Can you review the Bulletproof fitness VTS and VTS lite?

[@GlucksGym]

@@HughLeFitness we will 😁

[@sayfert04]

is it possible to make the leg curl and extension work with our cable machines ?

[@j.c.b.c.6452]

Can you do a review of the force U.S.A. leg press/hack squat combos please? There’s a compact and full size.

[@SIickTurtIe]

are you able to do heavy barbell 45 deg extensions?

[@NoFate247]

NICE

[@notacreativenamee]

Is it possible to use the ghd pad on leg curls and extensions? I feel like putting something under your legs might help w getting more tension in the stretched position, same with skull crushers. Essentially you just want a buffer that gives you more ROM before hitting the bottom

[@LS-fd6tl]

Can you set the bench to a decline like you do with hamstring curl for leg extensions? Every picture I've seen of the leg extension attachment is at a flat 90 degree angle

[@rhulcy]

Can you put the ghd pad on when using the leg extension leg curl? In theory it would allow for improved resistance curve since it would lengthen the stretch? May be bad though

[@alias5281]

Can you do dumbbell bench pressing though?

[@brianshockley8161]

No

[@mikeo759]

But wait, there's more!

[@honkhonk1555]

Yeah, but do you get a second one fro free if you’re willing to pay shipping?

[@JP-ou3ht]

Can this replace a traditional weight bench for upper chest exercises with dumbbells?

[@mikepal830]

How do you think that little stand will do after consistent wear from 315 to 405lb hip thrusts?

[@nicoleandalfonso6355]

Noticed how it was used as preacher curl. Can it also be used as a bench (incline bench).m?Great video.

[@ShawnFumo]

Kinda but is a bit awkward.

[@sparkyy2890]

Nice cameo from the trulaps at 5:00, whens the review

[@zanegriggs5166]

Any updates on the Bulletproof VTS review?

[@GlucksGym]

It's coming 😁

[@jacdx5000]

Yeah, but is it a good rack bench...as good as something from Rogue or Rep?

[@clarkconnery4556]

Is there any way to do Sissy Squats on it? I actually have a sissy squat bench that I use and like, but getting rid of it would help with space.

[@altairtheeagle]

7:46 Super Woman training yall

[@mleppo91]

As an original owner, the upgrade cost is feels quite high. I know they have expenses and margin expectations, but it's a lot of cash for what amounts to some new pads. Of course I haven't used the new pads. So the question is it worth the $250 for the marginal update? What do you think?

[@nexteravideo]

Another week another shirt I want to get ugh lol. Where did you get the nice rack shirt?

[@Mrwatson185]

Yo Gluck, you don’t happen to owe the Russian mob money right? Guy at 8:27 has me worried for you fam 😂

[@jkingpr1]

I wanted to share some feedback regarding the response time on requests. From a customer’s perspective, the delay has been noticeably long, to the point where it almost feels as though I’m dealing with a scam. While I understand this is not the case, the extended wait times give that impression, which can affect the overall trust and confidence in the service. I hope this feedback is helpful, and I look forward to an improvement in response times. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

[@lionjark]

Doing leg curls lying down is better for hypertrophy... I'd leave it on. I'm still waiting on the leg extension on mine.

[@jbone3203]

Please review rogue echo rower?

[@sodisheveledcrew]

Been too long Gluck! Where you been? I see the rep rack has moved out… what could be moving in?

[@GlucksGym]

It's only been a week 😂 Just moving things around is all. You'll see soon enough!

[@sodisheveledcrew]

@@GlucksGym don’t lie.. you’ve spent the week on that intro. That’s why your video is so late!

[@sodisheveledcrew]

Can’t help I missed ya, guess it felt longer!

[@mscercy1]

Oops, just looked over to the side and there it was, the weight plate review.

[@carps_gym]

Yep!

[@squealer42]

In hindsight, we all knew you'd try preacher curls first.

[@GlucksGym]

@@squealer42 correct 😂

[@YourFavoriteLibertarian]

Hey! Who's the Giants fan in the mirror? lol

[@keithhoneycutt2324]

Make sure if you ever fall out that it’s on video 🤝

[@AlexanderRodriguez-lm1qw]

Algo

[@mscercy1]

Hey, since you usually call out BS on companies, how about calling out BS on Freak Athlete for recently shipping out the Hyper Pro 2.0 version and then immediately turning around and hitting up the same brand new customers for a $400 plus upgrade package to turn their 2.0 version into a Pro version? The cost effectiveness really starts to go way down at that point. Even worse, a key major upgrade goes to safety and the overall stability of the FA Hyper. I call typical corporate BS.

[@solomoe2]

If only you could use it to bench press

[@Markus-fw4px]

I would use a barbell, but you surely can push the nordic pro also, although it's a bit bulky.

[@jCos8]

I'm confused - are you and Coop coordinating reviews?

[@mattjw08]

Companies send these so have reviews when launch for sale.

[@benmooreman]

It’s called an embargo. The vendor tells them the exact earliest moment they can post a video. It’s super common in tech and photography/video world.

[@GlucksGym]

We only post when we're ready. Have had this for weeks but it took a very long time to put this all together. I can't speak for other creators but GGR is a large corporation so I'd imagine they can crank out content much quicker/easier.

[@jCos8]

@@GlucksGym You've gotta request less adjustments from Freak Athlete on the V3 to keep your editing work to a minimum!

[@Aviation_Professional]

1299..? Strong no

[@baylee0831]

fourth

[@randyemenhiser2573]

What the hell is a GHD?

[@tyberius5615]

More Winnie or unsub

[@shiwakuseven5859]

Too expensive, and most home gym owners aren't going to use it enough to justify its high price.

[@mattjw08]

For limited space I think it's decent value. Where else can you get this much in one for limited room?

[@silverjackaI]

@@mattjw08 agree, but I think more would be interested in the 700-800 price range. $1200 is a lot to justify. Hope it works out for them though. Maybe some competition can make a similar thing that's cheaper.

[@shiwakuseven5859]

@@mattjw08 There are many ways to exercise the lower back, glutes, hamstrings, and quadriceps, and this expensive exercise machine isn't necessary. It is innovative, but, in my opinion, it isn't worth paying over $1300 after you factor in taxes and shipping.

[@SeanFarrell1]

Feels overpriced. Adding everything to my cart, it was over $2400. To me that is insane for a piece that does not feel premium. Cheap plastic parts, complaints about stability, etc.

[@GlucksGym]

@@SeanFarrell1 it is not 2400, it's about half that. I think you added everything twice.

[@SeanFarrell1]

@@GlucksGym After double checking it is $1,579 + shipping & tax - and everything will not show up until NOVEMBER lol. They throw in a "pre-order" discount so my total comes to $1,365. I honestly would never commit to close to $1400 for products that will not show up entirely till November... and that is if they don't push back that date.

[@ssjayy-xs5lh]

​@@SeanFarrell1that's fair, but many people will. To each their own.

[@SeanFarrell1]

@@ssjayy-xs5lh True... I am just pointing out that the price doesn't match the quality.

[@yepyep6916]

In another year the clones will be on sale😊

[@ronburgandy3339]

America! Gluck yeah!