I think I found the new KING of Budget Home Gym Equipment!

[@peppyhydra4544]

We're so blessed as home gym owners, we're living through a golden age of home gym equipment

[@jasondowns940]

Now to just wait till someone lists theirs on FB marketplace

[@furezj]

Hey, man. Stop sharing this confidential info.

[@levigutierrez7809]

@@furezjyea it’s a secret

[@sfmingura]

My plan exactly

[@HeadCannonPrime]

fax!

[@randerodr7389]

On my FB they try to sell shit for more than new usually. Sux.

[@mathewconway1944]

The only thing this thing is missing is a poster of all the stuff you can do with it. Every time I pull mine out, I spend 5 minutes scratching my head, trying to remember all the options.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Agreed. They need a well done guide BADLY. - Coop

[@freakathleteco]

We are working on this along with a web page where you choose your mode or movement and get told exactly how to change modes (white, green, blue, yellow for 90* back extension for example). We also worked on a metal adjustment poster which would live on the footplate. No promises, but if we do make this, we will sell it at cost ($5-10) and offer as a PDF to print. Thanks Coop and Matthew! EDIT - we whipped together a draft for the original Nordic Hyper! We will make something similar on the Pro. Any feedback is appreciated: drive.google.com/file/d/18HWyoL7k5BiTWtIdWjaHmNnk6Txc1owI/view?usp=sharing

[@sscarbon]

I think if you’re using this about once a week it takes little time to remember all the exercises. I was over the learning curve in about 3 weeks.

[@outtrigger]

@@GarageGymReviewsyour team could make one and put it on ggrs site

[@richbf103]

​@@sscarbonSame! You should definitely have it down within a month of use.

[@jessicaweston6446]

Freak Athlete has GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!! Yogi called me personally about the new pro upgrade kit to explain the conversion. You have a forever customer. 🧡🖤🧡 I brought the firstgen and will be adding the upgrade pro kit. If you brought first gen get the upgrade pro kit, this brand is amazing!!!!

[@thebman610]

Couldn’t think of a better product or a better company! Yogi and Benji care so much about providing value and being of service. They have sat with me and spent hours helping me rehabilitate chronic pain. I will be a lifetime customer of theirs and always looking forward to seeing more of their new products!

[@WolfgerSilberbaer]

Maybe tell them that relentlessly spamming people with ads is bad form? They made it to my "never buy from" list.

[@HunterMalin]

This is my favorite piece of home gym equipment. So many options to strengthen your entire core ... the back extension feels so good. When you do side bends/leans, you realize how sturdy this machine is as there is no tilt even though all your body weight is on one side of the machine. Phenomenal given the relatively low weight of the machine! The leg developer attachment is fire! I agree with your assessment on the leg extension. One detail that is overlooked on the leg curl is the decline position you are in when doing the leg curl. I did not realize this until I watched a friend do the leg curl on a flat bench. When doing leg curl on a flat bench, it is easy for your low back to compress and/or have your butt raise. Watching the top of the movement on the flat bench, you realize that you probably should be doing leg curl in a decline position. Sooooo, when you do the leg curl on the Freak Athlete in decline position (as you show in your video), you preserve your lower back from the compression that comes with doing leg curl on a flat bench. IMO, that is huge ... and overlooked.

[@chrittonscott]

I absolutely love mine, I got it about 6 months ago and use it daily! I’m 6’8” and weigh about 230 and it holds me solidly

[@LazloColtrane]

Same, 6’3” 215 and loving it. Can’t wait for the leg press/curl in November. I’m all legs so haven’t even tried reverse hypers on it though.

[@lh2000]

Gotta appreciate these companies offering innovative and versatile equipment and selling them at a very accessible price. Heroes!!!

[@JBS7551]

This is exactly why i dont buy Gen 1 stuff anymore lol

[@benjistarkelster]

Totally get where you're coming from. I'd feel the same way. That's why we also made a Pro Upgrade Kit which allows you to upgrade the gen 1 Nordic Hyper with all the best features. Not a must, but it's there for those who want it! -Benji (founder)

[@jamestonbellajo]

People are going crazy over the Rep x Pepins and preordering like mad (I hate preorders btw) forgetting about the Ares 1.0 vs. 2.0 debacle. There are going to be some upset people in the future. If there’s something I really like, I’m definitely avoiding a version 1.

[@melkorbane]

Except I paid $700 for gen 1 and it’s perfect. I use it for two movements every workout. They took care of us early adopters. Even have an upgrade path where I spend $100 more than I would have had I waited. Love this company.

[@benjistarkelster]

@@davidmg95 The Hyper Pro + GHD Attachment is current $899 total, and will go up to $949 next week. You paid $699, so with the Pro Upgrade Kit, it would be $949 total too. Plus, we emailed out $100 gift cards to all customers from past 30 days to make it cheaper overall than buying a pro. I found your order and the gift card number is PX5GS4H3D . No pressure to use it but it's there if you decide upgrade makes sense

[@docyogi]

@@melkorbane The Hyper Pro + GHD Attachment is current $899 total, and will go up to $949 next week. You paid $699, so with the Pro Upgrade Kit, it would be $949 total too. Plus, we emailed out $100 gift cards to all customers from past 30 days to make it cheaper overall than buying a pro. I found your order and the gift card number is PX5GS4H3D . No pressure to use it but it's there if you decide upgrade makes sense. -Yogi Head of Product

[@anilsunda3318]

This is a dream product for your home gym. I love the functionality, stability and while it looks complex, once you start using it regularly adjusting it to different positions just becomes instinctive and easy after the first few workouts.

[@nbkw48]

Looks amazing but... retailing at $1600 USD for the full kit??? dude I've bought entire smith machine + squat rack combos INCLUDING weight sets that cost this amount... including the foldable bench! I mean, this is obviously an incredibly well engineered bench on steroids but... end of the day it's a bench. How tf is this "BUDGET"?

[@WorldKeepsSpinnin]

Gym equipment is so overpriced its actually so funny

[@Nobody18718]

Its ridiculous just wait for someone else to make it for half the price

[@DavyDave1313]

I actually thought exactly like you a while back when I first got into home gym. Little by little I started buying more and more expensive and high quality pieces of equipment - just recently I got a rogue manta ray with the foot catch that came out close to $1300 and that’s just a bench. For what this does, it’s very cheap while still maintaining good quality and compact

[@ryanlundstrom2855]

It isn’t lol idk wtf Coop is on about

[@macmchenry293]

Wow... I think this is the piece of equipment I have been looking for. Small footprint, does all the leg work I want, and I think for all it offers, a reasonable price. I'm placing my order.

[@Madamchief]

Same. I've been waiting to set up a home gym until someone invented this exact set up

[@wildkiller65]

Firstly Coop... love your non bs reviews. I got this machine last month and had it delivered last Friday. (Your og video was actually the tipping point for me ordering) I'm 6'1" and 250 lbs, and it handles my weight with no problem. I also grabbed the upgrade kit because I wanted more stability, and the new pad looks like it will suit me better than the old one (plus, I can't stand the sound of Velcro from the old version.- weird i know haha😂). Since I've had it, I've already noticed some progress with my Nordic curls, thanks to the adjustable angles. Sure, you can use gym mats like others suggest, but they just add unnecessary bulk and take up more space, which I don’t have much of in my garage.😢 Even my 12-year-old has started using it, and he’s killing it with lower Nordic angles. It's awesome to see him excited to get better. This machine has been a great addition to my home gym, especially for bodyweight training. After doing a lot of research, I think it's worth the investment. The flexibility in the settings means it's super convenient and takes up less space.

[@killerkhatiby009]

Coop, absolutely love coverage of these super versatile all-in-one style pieces!! This was such a good review. On the subject of highly versatile pieces: please take a look at the MAXUM Fitness SX2 all-in-one rack, it's got unique features/design that other all-in-ones can't really match and gives you a TON of exercise options. Seems fantastic to me, especially since the SX2 uses standard 11-gauge 3" x 3" steel with 5/8" holes and doesn't lock you into any ecosystem like Force USA, Jacked Up, and others. Plus, it costs less than anything comparable I can find, so definitely would like to see a review to see how it stacks up!

[@raven-19x]

I think it's too niche/Chinese for Coop to review lol. It really is the best all-in-one on paper though.

[@JoshuaCassel]

Thank you Mr. Coop & team for you review of this product. I'm really looking forward to adding it to my list of future purchases, now that I've got my own personal squat rack and barbell on the way.

[@sscarbon]

I agree. This is a must have for a home gym. I’d purchase it even before a functional trainer. At 6’3ish and 270lbs, I’ve never had an issue with the quality/stability and I love mine. In the beginning I was frustrated by all the knobs, but just like with everything else, with time I got use to it and now I don’t even have to think about it. I have since placed an order for the leg developer and sold my titan leg curl/ extension machine to pay for it. In my current 6 day split, I’m using it on 4 days. This is about the number of times I use my Rep 5000 series rack with the Ares functional training.

[@IronMayne]

Glad to see someone of same size commenting on this. I just ordered mine today

[@mv351593]

This is the comment I was looking for. I've had my eye on a Titan leg curl/ext but this can do so much more for not a crazy price increase.

[@matthewkuttruff3045]

Man, oh man.... This is exciting. Look forward to seeing if larger manufacturers like Rep and Rogue make a version of this type of design.

[@paragon1782]

Definitely gonna get this once I buy my house and set everything up. Rack/barbell adjustable bench/ dumbbells, gymnastics rings and maybe a cable set up. This would be the final gem

[@reaxions]

Thank you so much for this review!!! I'd been looking for something like this for a long time, and didn't even know the first version existed. Thanks exclusively to your video, I just ordered this Hyper Pro with all of the available attachments. This is the first time I've actually been really excited to add a piece of equipment to my home gym in many years.

[@33gerth]

I was JUST looking at this yesterday thinking I might want to get one. SO happy you are doing this review. Also, I'm suggesting you review the Jacked-Up Fitness products as I'm curious as to how they stack up in their price range to competition. Thanks Coop, for everything you do! I've been buried in DOZENS of your videos a day for the past few days since I found your channel! 😀

[@DylanMeek7]

On my home gym wish list now! I love this concept. This and the SkiErg combo machine too.

[@stowlo]

You can put a pulley on that band hook and attach it to a plate stack to make that hyper a full on money replacement for the machine.

[@seanhibs1093]

A video showing this would be good. 👍🏻

[@Tiger1016.]

Had not thought of it that way but was instead thinking about trying it out hooked up to a cable machine with angel straps. Speediance in my case, so I can remotely enable and disable the weight. I have the Westside Scout reverse hyper and just put in an order for the Freak Athlete. Am not expecting to replace the dedicated piece (buying it primarily for GHD and back extensions), but if it does that would be a really nice to have. Would be cool if they could figure out how to rig a pendulum for real reverse hyper and also have enough stability and weight capacity. That would require a redesign for a future release though.

[@stowlo]

@@seanhibs1093 I just put one up on my channel. Not a video guy but I think the important stuff is in the shot.

[@stowlo]

@@seanhibs1093 I put a quick vid up on my page.

[@stowlo]

@@seanhibs1093 i did

[@Tiger1016.]

Yes! The GHD pad tweak is exactly what I was hoping and holding out on a decision for. Immediately put in my order.

[@Somtric]

7:10 Sorry Coop, but that is just not correct. The back extension functions just as good as any stand-alone version. At least those I've personally tried in a bunch of different gyms. 17:57 It's always been able to stand up and be stored that way mate.

[@Hyephen]

The first point is definitely a matter of opinion. I think it's just barely slightly worse than what I'd find at a gym and I've never been able to put my finger on what about it feels worse. It may just be something about different body heights. To the second point, yeah I have no idea what he's talking about. I have the first version and I've always stored it up against the wall. You can even tell it's made to do that because there's a vertical logo cut out of the bottom which is only visible when stored upright.

[@Derek87829]

I've been storing mine upright for months

[@altairtheeagle]

I ain't going to lie, I have the Super Bench Pro, if they make a reverse hyper for it, its over for this.

[@danieldominguez8770]

I was watching your video views because I’m an athletes moving into a trucking career (Semi) and I think this machine is perfect for helping reach more functional strength training that I thought possible living in truck. Just want to say thank you in advance. Definitely don’t want to sacrifice exercise and this will really help.

[@ProjectAbsolution]

Honestly I love it. I’m 5’11”, 235 lbs, and I've done back extensions with 135# on it. I wouldn't want to go much heavier than that, because things start creaking a bit and it sketches me out lol. But for doing side crunches, adductor stuff, and being able to adjust the angle of the pad, it’s amazing. I’ve never had a problem with head clearance except when using it at lower angles (

[@lindseymillam]

Just purchased this! So excited to finally be able to do back extensions, leg extensions, and leg curls! Now the only move I can't replicate in my home gym is the leg press.

[@BeamRider100]

Looks good. It's adding all the exercises you miss if you just have a power rack with the high and low pulley. Leg ext,curl, hyperextensions etc.

[@burtonguy81]

Thanks for the great review I've had 2 knee surgeries including a full ACL and lower back issues. ordered one based off this review love it still waiting for the leg developer. But big fan so far.

[@jamesgilmore8192]

Coop and FreakAthlete -- Additional features it might already do are a standing hamstring with the leg developer. Does something get in the way? Does it double as a massage bench or it is too short? A simple pully systems for the leg developer so you can do weighted lateral walks or side kicks would be valuable. Can you widen the feet position of the back extension? That's a very useful training position for athletes, it seems it would need a custom plate or maybe a home hack with wood to make it work.

[@nikolaijust3002]

lmao literally 1 week after i got the Tib Bar Guy's NDE v2...FML

[@iamfuckingyourwaifuandther2743]

It's been out for more than a year lol

[@cp3043]

Don’t worry it’s not great

[@Drzg126]

The gym equipment world reviewing their build before GGR: Looks good Post GGR: What can we add knurled grips/handles/surfaces to? 🤔

[@beans8130]

Think this will be my next addition to my set up, no idea it even existed ! Thank you 🙏

[@suavewolf1994]

Just got mine for my bday thanks to my wife. She got this with the leg attachment (just waiting on shipping). After building and using it I found out about the pro upgrade which I ordered last night. Cant wait!

[@kyles8391]

Love my Nordic Hyper GHD, I'm just glad I ordered mine this past January when it still had a lifetime warranty.

[@halo0001master]

Im a Gen 1 and its a solid machine, i did have something break and the owner send me a replacement part right away.. they have amazing customer support and i will keep saying good thing's about them until i feel other wise.. keep up the good work 👍

[@stephencronin304]

Great review. One comment about your hyper/back extension B-Tier rating. I’m very tall - 6’8” and while not sure about this updated version, I have the original model and I can do bar on shoulders barbell loaded hyper/back extensions without hitting my head, plates on ground, adjustment bar or anything else (I don’t even come close). The primary reason I got this vs the Shogun, Tib Bar guy version etc is because it does provide a higher positioning for a taller person while at 45 degrees doing back extensions than any of the other options. For what it’s worth, I’d actually rank the Nordic curl (of the original version) lower (B-tier) than the Hyper/Back Extension only because the pad is just not super comfortable on my knees (maybe because of my weight - 255). Edit: This issue, potentially hitting the adjustment post doing hypers, may be more likely with the new model geometry or may be more of an issue the (less tall) you are as you are going to be closer not further away from, this adjustment post.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Good info, as a short king, the experience is different so I love hearing from a tall king's perspective. Thanks. - COop

[@chrispainting8115]

I absolutely love my Nordic hyper. It has been helping me on my way to my Nordic goal plus so much more. I got excited this week with the release email for the pro and an upgrade kit. Unfortunately the landing page was just for buying the new 1. I am still keen to look at this upgrade kit. If not I am still extreamly happy with the original. Also the adjustable "man package" pad is on my current 1. I think they made that change when they went to the coloured knobs which was after your initial review

[@keitherdr93]

I have the original and am in love with it! I have found it's modularity opens up a lot of other creative exercises. I have used it like an incline bench, used the arc pad to create a rounded bench that I can do lat pullovers with... Having the nordic pad is nice and unique from a flat bench because of it's width. I really like the "high table" you can create with it at full extension high up, I use it like a box for hip exercises and stretches and sometimes lie face down on it almost like a childs pose and do dumbell rows from it.

[@garysmallwood521]

Hey Coop. I'm a little concerned about the 14 gauge steel. Do you think it will hold up for years to come? Home use only. The two year warranty doesn't exactly inspire confidence. Should I just wait to see if they indeed come out with as you put it a "True pro model?"

[@mikepal830]

16:56 Starting my home gym in 2 months, you said the exact things i will start with! Vesta 3 in 1 rack, adjustable dumbbells and bench, a cheap barbell with 160lb plates and this!

[@zen5326]

amazing. gotta be one of the most innovative designs to hit the market in years

[@David-124]

Totally agree with your point about a simple guide (not videos) to set up the bench for main movements. I can now set the bench up quickly for each movement, but it took much longer than it needed to (weeks!) for me to work through the different set ups.

[@lydiavogel7924]

Also, they have THE BEST customer service!! I also have their wheelbarrow sled combo and it came with a dent, they replaced it right away.❤

[@SteveKelly1]

Coop! Can this accommodate both myself (5’11) and my wife (5’4) given that she is so much shorter? You mentioned some of the things adjust, do you think they adjust to that significantly?

[@wildkiller65]

Not coop but can answer. I'm 6'1 wife is 5'4 and my son between. All 3 of us have 0 issues. It is really customizable.

[@SteveKelly1]

@@wildkiller65 thank you!

[@drew6167]

They need to add a lever to Reverse Hyper so it can be weighted.

[@TomOstlund]

Thank you for this review. This piece was on my radar to start my gym.

[@Channel__T]

i literally just got the gen 1 a week ago because their advertising of it made it look like it was new. i’m trying to return it to buy this instead now, hopefully they allow it

[@idw85]

I have the first one. All red knobs. It’s a pain and no option to buy color knobs. Also the framing is different on the first issue vs the newer one. So even if I buy the upgrade kit, I don’t get the fold in leg steps, the color knobs, or the sliding GHD pad. But the company is awesome.

[@killerkhatiby009]

Awesome product! Seeing how well done this is I really wish they'd turn it into an adjustable FID bench with all these exercises as attachments. Then you wouldn't even need a separate bench! Kind-of like a lower cost Prime shorty bench or Iron Master but with even more features all included. Seems totally possible if you have attachment connection points on both ends and along the sides so you can have options to make the pad width adjustable with like removable side pads or something. I'm sure there's a ton more complexity to adding something like that, but it would be super interesting if possible.

[@docyogi]

This is such an amazing review of such an amazing product!

[@lydiavogel7924]

I have the original version and I'm constantly finding new ways to use it. Ordered the leg developer and new GHD pad. It's gonna be a beast in my small space ❤️ already is

[@darkhandaam]

I have the old version of the Freak Athlete Nordic Hyper. I bought it specifically for the versatility, which has only improved with the latest upgrades. I had a Sorinex Nordic bench that I bought in 2011 which I sold to make space for the FA bench. The Sorinex unit was definitely more durable, but didn't have half the versatility of the FA unit. I use my FA bench every time I workout at home

[@Squints100]

I became a Nordic doer 4 days ago… I once was blind, but now I Nordic and tell EVERYONE. I’m not mute apparently

[@THEREALTWISTEDINSANE]

Knurled pop pins , 11 Guage steel and vinyl like reps ....nordic hyper pro XL

[@jeremypresutti]

I would def buy that

[@RumzDizzle]

And they’ve already jacked up the price 😂

[@kellymoore2040]

I purchased the older unit months ago and it has the smaller GHD pad. I'm 5'0" and the machine fits me very well for almost every exercise. It really shines at training Nordics - I went from barely able to do a full Nordic at 40 degrees to now doing them at 20 degrees (I'm very close to full Nordics at 15 degrees). I trained Nordics for a year before the Freak Athlete machine and had poor results. 45 degree back extensions are almost perfect - the only annoyance is that, due to my height, the center post pokes me slightly in the stomach at the bottom of movement. If I had a little more leg length this would not be an issue. A surprising place the machine shines (at least for me, again due to my height), is reverse hypers. I use the small GHD pad and decline the foot plate end slightly do to reverse hypers. I attach Monkey Feet for weight. This setup allows me to swing the weights under and fully extend without any issues. This fits me better than any commercial reverse hypers I've used. The commercial machines are simply too big for me to use in a meaningful way. All the other features work very well. I use the machine daily and it's been a great purchase. I can't wait for the leg extension/curl piece to arrive.

[@kellymoore2040]

Update: I completed 5 full Nordics without breaking at the hip at 15 degrees today! This machine is awesome for training Nordics.

[@newyoutube6282]

Wait, so can you use this for flat and incline dumbell bench press? I'm so confused. Why didn't they make it longer?

[@brutongaster4404]

Love my weight it out thin plates glad to see em in use here.

[@mudderD]

As always, another great review. We have the first one that came out, and we use it quite often. Figuring out all the adjustments takes a week or two. But now we set it up without a problem. My question to you is, is the old version compatible with the new leg curl attachment?

[@Azurelightning05]

Need a review on those vivo's! B3en waiting on this one! Thank you🎉

[@pz_not_ez]

Just started looking at this piece seriously yesterday. Glad to see a vid on it. I'm thinking the quality that you're describing is good enough for what it is, especially since it's not a piece that's going to take as much punishment as the heavy hitters in a home gym like a bench press bench or barbell.

[@andreconde3534]

Man, those knobs... I understand the functionality aspect, but they could use other colors (white, gray, black, same orange present on the logo) to make it more astethically pleasing.

[@ClayWieczorek]

Yeah it kinda looks like a toy...

[@KresnikOSRS]

This is the perfect piece for my home gym. I've been wanting a leg accessory machine but everytime I looked on the market either the pieces looked really cheap or took up too much space for my basement. Thanks for the highlight Coop! Also great job on the thumbnail, I almost bought the unit from that alone but wanted to hear your thoughts before considering.

[@hannahmenke5335]

Can you use it as a bench for bench press if you have decently wide shoulders? Is it sturdy enough to jump on as a box?

[@kwameadams1140]

This is a BEAST!!! Good grief, this company went ALL all ALLLLL out whew

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

They forgot the kitchen sink attachment 😅. Great video 👍. Sincere thanks for all you do for the industry ❤

[@KyleVogt]

I have the "original" Nordic hyper. Though not the original original... Mine has the multi colored knobs and stuff so it's a slightly updated varient. Anyway, I absolutely LOVE this thing. I pre-ordered the leg developer attachment to enable quad/ham curls and am incredibly excited for it to show up. It's been a HUGE value add for my home gym.

[@MagDumpsBicepPumps]

Oh shit. Coop watches daddy Mike too? He'll yeah

[@joz593]

Nice one Coop. I've got V1 and enjoy it also, pretty much per your tier list, for nordics, back extensions, reverse hypers (though somewhat disappointing, I'm also tall) and sometimes sit ups. I haven't tried the GHR stuff but I have the pad. I don't think this version is a major upgrade to the V1 though, except for maybe the leg attachment. I have my adjustments down now, definitely di-di-di and getting it done.

[@RPacheco1157]

Hey Coop, kudos on a great review, as usual, on what looks to be a very well thought out product, the Freak Athlete Hyper Pro. That being said, and since you mentioned the Tib Bar Guy, what do you think about the SledTred that he came out with? I’ve seen the ads but haven’t seen any reviews on it yet. I appreciate your insight and straight up approach on your reviews.

[@travismcpeak]

Have the gen 1 and love it! I use it at least half of my training days. Primary uses are Nordics, GHD sit-ups, and back extensions. Gen 2 looks shiny! I might trade up.

[@JordanFayter]

I'd love to get this but it's out of my price range right now. When my health gets better and I'm able to return back to work and get off of disability, or my finances change I'll be looking into it again. I live in Canada so for the whole machine on pre-order would be $1,639.99 then the shipping to Canada. For now I'm good utilizing my gym membership, the limited home workout equipment I have, and the Hevy and Gymshark apps. The Hyper Pro is definitely some home gym equipment that I'd love to get in the future.

[@Setrany]

I was looking for a rugged GHD-capable bench. I love this.

[@ChrisRey3156]

Any chance of thoughts on the leg extension / curl of this versus the bulletproof isolator?

[@rw1592]

Looking good, thanks for the review. The reverse hyper I would combine with bands.

[@csl9495]

Nice i was about to by the Freak athlete (older version) and a separate leg extention/curl machine. With this device its prettt much that combo. With that said, for the price it would still be chealer to just purchase the the two seprate machines rather than this Pro version. I beleve the old FA hyper is just $700 and an amazon leg ext/curl machine is jist around $300. This pro version is already over $1000 and thats not even includimg the leg extension attachment. Its a pass for now

[@timk8258]

Separate machines are almost always better… *if* you have the space… but even if you do then the question is what’s the best way to use it. I have a dedicated leg extension/curl machine and the older version of the Freak Athlete… I might replace the machine with the leg attachment simply because I could potentially use that space for some other equipment that might be more important to me overall.

[@EpicRev1]

The machine is nice... Not sure I call it a flaw but the issue I have with the leg extension attachment is it requires actual "plates" to work. My wife and I now in our mid-60s continue to workout in our home gym that no longer includes free weights. We have a functional trainer, bench, dumbbells, resistance bands, a Hyper back machine, and a wall-mounted power rack for pull-ups and band work. I would love to see some type of pulley cable attachment that allows me to use the functional trainer weights for the leg extension.

[@SirRado]

Okay, so the concept is good but the build is subpar. Is there an option that's worth buying?

[@wildkiller65]

I actually have the unit. The build is not subpar. It's actually really well built with little movement. Highly recommended imo.

[@SirRado]

I'm hoping to find something a bit more robust as it's going to be used in my office.

[@slowcyclist4324]

I wonder if this could replace a bench. Space is of a premium when you have one room’s worth of space for a home gym/indoor trainer. This would be an amazing addition, but only if it can replace my bench as well

[@elleffeff]

Any chance this is usable for taller people? E.g. 6'4" tall 😀

[@thecappy]

I have the 1st Gen with the leg extension pre-ordered. Glad it’s up to par.

[@thefoosisloose]

Got to try this out already - 6’2” /225lbs and was sturdy underneath me np. Home gym gold

[@JHallOnline]

Reminds me of a Total Gym aesthetically but looks pretty darn neat.

[@genxblend]

Considering this for my home gym, but I do appreciate early adopters going before me to test it out thoroughly. If you buy this, please post a 6-month-out and 1-year-out video to help people like me.

[@chasingstoke]

Biggest issue I have with this company was that they absolutely SMASH social media advertising on the v1 right up to the same day that this v2 got released. Pretty poor look from a potential customer. Second biggest is they have "reviews" from influencers that are just paid ads and not disclosed. But having said that...the review has pretty much convinced me to buy one. Dang!

[@Adam-n5q7y]

They also delete critical product reviews from their website, or at least they did mine, even though it was 4 stars. I was very disappointed in their customer service. Apparently some people have had a good experience, so YMMV.

[@INoahGuy92]

Speaking of budget combo units, is a sledtread review by Tib bar guy coming? Or is there a reason you are holding off on reviewing that product? Id also be interested in their nordic back extension V2 as im most interested in nordics and back extensions. Thanks for all you and your team do!

[@Manoftomorrow32]

Hey James. I was curious about getting into character design/poster art and film. Any info helps. Thanks!

[@OnecaresDenClips]

The word "budget" lost it's meaning when "entry level" stopped being 50 dollars and became 500+

[@joshmiller7777]

100% it astonishes me the money that people spend on home gym equipment

[@eselectronic9946]

$50 is one Door Dash meal now. Not saying that's a good thing, just the way inflation has punched us all in the gut.

[@joshmiller7777]

@@eselectronic9946 Also a very good point!

[@BacktotheOutdoors]

There was never a point in modern history when you could buy a piece of gym equipment like this new for $50. What on earth are you talking about ? I’ve been using a home gym for 25 years.

[@joshmiller7777]

@@BacktotheOutdoors true, possibly this was hyperbole from the author. You're spot on the gyms have always been expensive

[@dabbott927]

Would you recommend this over a stand alone leg curl/extension machine. Not sure how it compares to something like Titan's dedicated machine in terms of weight tolerance, resistance curve, etc.

[@brianshockley8161]

That’s my question as well

[@YourBestFriendforToday]

They jacked the price $280 from when this was filmed. Roughly 1/3 of its price. Was 899, now 1179.

[@freakathleteco]

Price didn't change, we just now pre-select the attachment! Still $899 for Hyper + GHD and will go up a bit next week once our launch sale ends

[@EmilyJ919]

I’d be using this a lot for GHD sit ups and good to see this one has a better pad than the last version. You said that this is “not as good” as a standalone machine (which is understandable bc it’s all in one) but also “not that far off.” Can you comment a little more on this? Going back and forth between getting this for the versatility and space saving, vs just getting a pure GHD machine.

[@tigershark987]

anyway to use this for calves? that’s something i’m always looking for in these multifunction things

[@evanstanton5318]

how would this work as a bench:? can you pull off the rollers/pads for it to basically be a super fat pad?

[@monkeyb1820]

$399 split squat roller? are you serious? I do them with my rear foot in some trx loops. This allows really good movement for the rear foot and is way cheaper. The way that the thigh pads slide together is good. Ben Patrick does some 'side facing' things, good for certain oblique/hip muscles. You can't do them unless you have strong padding in the middle.

[@jeremypresutti]

The split squat roller is not $399. The back pad can move to the front to be used for split squats.

[@monkeyb1820]

@@jeremypresutti The sorinext device he shows at 10:39 is $399. But this Freakathlete device is priced reasonably, considering all it can do.

[@slisyd]

i do them on a bench lol

[@monkeyb1820]

@@slisyd The ability of the rear foot to move forward and back does let the front leg get a better ROM--but it's not worth paying 399 for a device to do this.

[@Daveskelly1]

Currently listed on sale for over $1600. The non sale price is over $2000. Definitely not a budget friendly option!

[@LetsGetBiblical]

No preacher pad????????? I'm really interested, but with the upper body straps.... where's the preacher pad attachement?

[@tecbox7]

This is exactly what I was thinking!! It would seem they could have incorporated a preacher pad with this bench. That alone is a deal breaker for me.

[@LetsGetBiblical]

@@tecbox7 I bet they may add it sooner or later.

[@timk8258]

It already works pretty well for preacher curls just putting it up at 45 degrees.

[@troutmanoutdoors2332]

When can we expect the Crandall Fitness swing arm review?

[@playerDY]

I would love to see if a seated calf raise attachment can be added to this. Haven't really seen any bench have this type of attachment. Not sure why.

[@timk8258]

Because it’s a bad movement, no reason to ever do it vs the various straight-leg options that are more effective.