Powertec Workbench Pec Fly Review / More Gym Equipment Sold / New Home Gym Tour & More

[@pauljordan8886]

After much research on KZbin, I came across your channel. Now, nearly 2 years later I have acquired a Powertec Lever gym plus 3 of the attachments that I am extremely happy with. Thanks for making such informative videos.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

That is awesome to hear! I’m so glad you like the Levergym and attachments.

[@marywalton293]

Love the gym and life update. You continue to put out solid reviews with great integrity. Keep up the great work!

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thank you!

[@JM-dq2bb]

This hack is amazing! Now my Pec-Fly feels great! Thx from Germany!

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

So it worked for you? Great to hear!

[@JM-dq2bb]

​@@HomeGymHacksandReviewsIt works near perfection! Great pump at the next day! Your idea is a gamechanger for me...now the attachment is not longer a dusty piece of iron! Thank you...great and helpful content!

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

@@JM-dq2bb this is so awesome to hear! Thank you so much for reporting back.

[@fwiffo42]

It’s always fun to see a review and hack integrated into the same video. Keep up the awesome work!

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thanks so much!

[@meisdetermined]

I remember whenever you first started reviewing powertec equipment you said you could see yourself taking it into a retirement home and having it in the corner… I didn’t think you would scale down this fast “old man” lol 🤣

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

lol! It’s awesome you remember that. That video is almost 3 years old.

[@ABQ3000]

It's always nice to find out that I'm not the only one with the old, iron hex dumbells. They're bombproof and timeless. That said, I really wish the handles were more ergonomic and weren't so slippery.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

They are fantastic. I like them better than all the new fancy dumbbells that are presently in commercial gyms. They feel ergonomic to me, but I agree, there isn’t much knurling.

[@TheCarterHomeGym]

Thanks for the update! Love the new simplified setup and how you've gone back to your roots. I still can't believe you sold the Rhino though 😢😅 Loved the fast paced video and I'm always here for your content ✌️

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Greatly appreciate that, Carter! Oddly enough, and I can’t believe I’m saying this, I don’t miss it at all.

[@TheCarterHomeGym]

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews blasphemy! 😂😂😂

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

@@TheCarterHomeGym I know. Please forgive me 🤓

[@chuckharper9129]

Was afraid you disappeared on us. I was so glad to see this pop up!

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thanks so much!

[@mandonga1200]

Can't wait to see the future gym equipment reviews. Knowing that you love equipment with versatility, now that you have space, have you thought on getting a power rack? Maybe an option with a smith machine, jammer arms or even a functional trainer, the amout of exercises that you can do in them are insane and also I would love to see the hacks you could came out with. Cheers.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

I don’t want to say never, but it is unlikely I get another Power Rack or Smith Machine. I’ve had 3 Power Racks and 5 Smith Machines over the years and I think my barbell lifting days are behind me and if I get a Smith, it will need something other than a straight bar. Honestly, I’m just not a fan of rack-mounted lever arms…seem like a hassle compared to the lever arms on the Multipress and Levergym. Greatly appreciate your comment. Thanks so much!

[@jkadf293]

How is the hip thrust machine holding up? What do you and your wife think about it? Always happy to see KZbin notification from HGHR.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thanks so much! I still like it, I just considered selling it because it wouldn’t fit in the garage. But once I settled on selling the Titan Pec Fly and Echo Bike, I knew there was space in the bonus room. My wife absolutely loves it and I have been doing lighter weight and higher reps (usually 20) and getting a serious burn. I’m glad I kept it.

[@rmartin9426]

Love the video as always. Caution: Geek Alert... we have really similar taste in training books & DVDs. I love Arthur Jones, Mike Mentor, & Doug McGuff too, so I would highly recommend Doug Brignole's The Physics of Resistance Exercise. A different outlook, but just as iconoclastic in his thinking. Also, no Dorian Yates: Blood & Guts? Probably my favorite bodybuilding video of all time. Keep up the awesome videos & kudos on your business ethics.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thank you and great to hear. I’ve had quite a few people recommend Brignole to me, but I have yet to do a deep dive into his work. B & G is there. One of my favorites too. My only complaint is all the screaming his training parter does.

[@rmartin9426]

Haha, That's actually my favorite part of the video, Leroy screaming @ Dorian.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

@rmartin9426 lol! Ronnie is about as wild as I like hear in the gym. For example, Branch Warren’s Unchained video is my least favorite Bodybuilding video.

[@rmartin9426]

Gotcha. I’ve moved to a quieter workout environment too. With less distraction I can focus on technique & intensity.

[@babygiantbarbell1014]

Wow HGHR. You have really made some sweeping changes. I can appreciate the simplicity and versatility. do the folks in your area touch base with you periodically to check if you are selling something before they buy it new😂 Your space is looking great, man!

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thanks so much! lol! The strongman competitor told me to just contact him from now on before posting anything.

[@babygiantbarbell1014]

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews 😂😂😂

[@briand5047]

Cool to see the evolution over time. I appreciate the integrity regarding affiliates. I hope you come across a deal on the old Nautilus ab machine and get rid of the current ab machine.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thanks so much, Brian! My dad mentioned loving that Nautilus Ab Machine, which is one of the reasons I went with a somewhat similar functioning machine. I would certainly love to swap it out, but I’m not sure I want another selectorized machine.

[@briand5047]

I get not wanting selectorized. A few weeks ago on Rxmuscle, Larry Pollack was saying he has one in his gym and is best an machine ever. He said he does the stack for 30. That's impressive if he does it strictly, which I think he would since he did Heavy Duty as M.M.'s training partner before the extreme low frequency stuff. That guy has some Mentzer stories.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

@@briand5047 I believe I’ve seen a few videos featuring him. Definitely interesting.

[@briand5047]

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Yeah he's got interesting stories. I like listening to stories that fill in the gaps from the 80s and 90s. So much left out of the mags. Bodybuilders would disappear from the mags and wouldn't know why (health, jail, addiction, etc) or just hear gym rumors. Years later I find out why on YT. Palumbo has had good interviews about those years.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

@@briand5047 you’re definitely a student of the game.

[@andrewmeyers1853]

Your reasoning for Powertec. I’m with Ironmaster because space and I appreciate your videos on them. I love your name of your gym. Great video.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Greatly appreciated and thanks so much! Really good to hear you’re happy with Ironmaster; there are a lot of similarities between the two companies.

[@arturojguajardo]

I bought the levergym with the pec fly attachment and as you mention, it doesn't feel good with the handles originally located, what a good hack to change it one side to another, I'll have to try it to see if it works better... I saw that you also used rubber bands to feel the tension from the beginning

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

If you have a chance, please let me know and others know how it works for you.

[@fortressofswolitude]

Nice job. I sense a Powertec transformation down the road. Get those before pics

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thanks so much! I’ve gotten a few lately and hopefully will see some good results. Appreciate it.

[@bigpeppyperiwinkle]

Hack is legit, completely changed the strength curve for the better - guy is a genius

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Greatly appreciated! Thanks for sharing how it worked for you.

[@wikked1936]

Nice review😁 Got to admit i have all the attachments and the pec is the one i use the least. P.s. what and where did you get those handles on the dip attachment? Thanks

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

In my video, Ranking My 19 Powertec Products, I ranked it pretty low. Now with this new handle configuration and the addition of the functional trainer handles, it ranks much higher for me. Also, it’s now easier to store and move. I actually peeled the rubber grips off the dip attachment. It’s just a bare bar now.

[@wikked1936]

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews ah ok makes sense😄

[@GrecoVenegas]

Glad to see you're back into Powertec, I'm a big fan as well. I stopped following when you went to commercial stuff, for most of us powertec is the best and offers so many options .

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thanks so much. I felt like I had to branch out and try a lot of different brands, but ultimately, ended up right where I started. Good to hear you’re a Powertec fan too.

[@bploan8464]

No way, I'm literally putting my one together now and just turned on the tv and you have a video about this....sweet

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Love the timing. Definitely try the attachment as Powertec intended first. I’ve got a bad shoulder and I go back and forth with golfer’s elbow and tennis elbow which is a big reason I needed the handle variation…you might be fine without it.

[@bploan8464]

Just quick question, I'm using it with an ATX seat which is very similar to the powertec , only issue is the screw that goes in from the seat, is very awkward to screw while lifting any accessories with the seat, the pec fly especially, I see the powertec one is much user friendly , would you know what I need to Google to get and replace the screw in my seat

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

@@bploan8464 if you still have the instruction manual or can find one online, see what the official part name is and contact ATX or check eBay.

[@ospreyh20]

Woot had the Marcy DBR-86 Deluxe 3 Tier Dumbbell Rack on sale for $49.99 the other day. Good to hear and see their racks get the job done (and super jealous of those iron hex dumbells)!

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

That’s a really good price; better than I paid 6 years ago! I am definitely fortunate to have them. Thanks so much!

[@bobbyhunt3009]

Very Cool giving the adj. Dumbbells to Dad BTW, keep that pullover and bicep machine from Nautilus

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

When I saw his empty dumbbell racks, I felt bad and knew I needed to take action. Thanks so much. I don’t think I could ever sell the pullover and my dad said, if I ever decide I’m done lifting, he wants the bicep machine back.

[@ShawntreezyBreezy]

Dang our home gyms change so much over the years. It will change again 😅 . Good seeing it all 🎉

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

lol! I get restless. But you see I kept one of your favorites, the Titan Seated Leg Curl. Thanks so much, MC!

[@ShawntreezyBreezy]

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews My eye did sparkle seeing it still with you 😉

[@gregpeterburs4155]

Love Power tech , was able to make all the accessories work with a Hoist bench

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Very good to hear.

[@ryanpatterson9526]

Damn, didn't realize how fit you were until that shirtless pic! 🤯

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

👊 🤓

[@GoreckiFit]

Great video, surprised to see those pieces go. I still feel like that Titan Fitness Leg Ext/Curl is gonna be on the chopping blocks at some point 😂

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thank you! lol! We shall see. If the Rhino left, nothing is safe.

[@richardvinci8170]

Belle et bonne machines, ici en France ca coûte 2fois plus chère, meme les panneaux en plastique sur les murs sont bien pour ton garage , salutations sportives l'ami 👌👌

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thank you! Sorry to hear it’s more expensive over there.

[@bleexrossignol9782]

Salut l’ami, d’occasion j’ai réussi à avoir le levergym à 400 avec le banc, le leg extension et un rack à haltères

[@bmwofboganville456]

I think they should redesign this so it works also for rear flyes & standing laterals, without the need for DIY hacks. For home gyms, ideally an attachment would do more than one movement, to save on space.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

I would definitely be happy getting another exercise or two out of it.

[@JoeBudd-D]

My man. This looks genius. Where do I get the handle bars? It’s in link? And do I need a tool for repositioning the pec attachment?

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thanks so much! I used the Allen Wrench that comes with the attachment and simply flipped the bars / arms. The functional trainer handles are from my Powertec Streamline Functional Trainer. I give a little closer look at how I attached them in my newest video, The Powertec Workbench FID Utility Bench review video. It’s super easy and should only take a couple seconds.

[@Stroke.survivor]

Genius I can’t wait to try this chest day tomorrow great content as usual thanks 💪

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thanks so much. Please let me and others know if it works for you.

[@Stroke.survivor]

Set this up to day wow what a difference never really got on with pec attachment,this is a game changer for me,I set this up with 2 ankle strap attachments which slip over the bars, changed the position of the bars like you said,I couldn’t believe the difference great for doing partial reps at the top of the movement when you get tired.this has transformed the attachment for me,after suffering a stroke 2 years ago this is the only exercise that I couldn’t do properly, can’t use free weights anymore thank you so much for this hack.there is no exercise I can’t do now on my lever gym now your channel has helped me so much I am on my way to a full recovery now.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

@@Stroke.survivor first, and most importantly, congratulations! It is great to hear you are recovering and doing well. Secondly, thank you for letting me know this worked well for you. It’s comments like this that make all the time I spend doing this worth every second of it. Thank you.

[@silasgroenning]

They should make it mounted in the other end of the bench (aka new bench design). So incline flies could be accessed. Also a wall mounted solutions for the pec flie attachment would be nice.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Solid suggestion for Incline Flys.

[@andre500o]

I'm surprised you've never owned a rep product. They have the best flat bench that is IPF approved for powerlifters for the price. I think it's the FB 5000. They also have some of the nicest dumbbells with high quality nueralling. I'm surprised you said you are done with Titan Fitness. Do you think they were mostly a phase in your home gym life or is the quality sub par compared to some of these other brands you are trying? If you're giving away your REP banner, I am interested in such giveaway. Thanks for the consistent content and some of the most honest reviews youtube has to offer.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Appreciate that. I almost got one of Rep’s Power Racks a year or so ago. Now, I’m glad I didn’t. My training is very different than most as I don’t own a single barbell (minus my EZ Curl Bar). My DC Training Days and HIT training got me into machines and, aside from dumbbells, it’s unlikely I’ll ever do much free weight work again. It’s the little details with Titan…for example, the powder coat weight horn I show in this video. Some of their stuff is decent, but I don’t think their quality matches their steadily rising prices. As for benches, I’ll never find a better bench (for me) than my old red bench. I like the Powertec bench for its attachments.

[@jamierussellmowatt]

Great review, do you know if the Powertec fly attachment would be compatible with Body Solid Benches?

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thank you. The tube is approximately 1 3/4” x 1 3/4” - I don’t recommend using these attachments with other benches but I’ve seen some people make it work.

[@stormlord3309]

Great content as usual . Do you know if powertec plan any further attachments? It is a great piece of kit with so much versatility. I use mine most chest , shoulder and back days .

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thank you, SL! Unfortunately, I do not. I’ve asked and continue to hope they will make a plate loaded standing lateral raise…there is the issue of it wobbling a bit because it would be top heavy so seated could be an option.

[@thebodybeatdownDiTi]

Seems things are changing a lot. I'm scared that before long you'll just have the thigh master lol 😅😢😊 keep up the good work and workouts.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

lol! That’s sounds tempting.

[@rmartin9426]

& a Shake Weight.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

@@rmartin9426 now you’re talking! Maybe then some of the big channels will feature me 🤓

[@robcoombes4549]

Surprised the Titan tibia machine didn’t sell better with all the kneesovertoes stuff at the moment!

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Agreed!

[@edgargalindo5164]

Love your Honesty!

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thanks so much!

[@johnpain8380]

Another great "Ah Ha moment" there HGHR! I will love to try out the fly hack by turning the handles around and use handles just like you show. Thanks for another fantastic idea buddy 👍 Also I like the direction you are taking to focus on multi function machines, with powertec being a fundamental part of that. That said, have you ever considered the body solid g6b? I picked one up 2nd hand but near mint condition several months back. With the upgraded stack and can get away with a gympin if I put the original selector pin on a weight pin below the gym pin, making for a beast of a total max weight, just like powertec stacks with horns. To my suprise, the G6B has been an excellent utility tool. in my opinion it is a perfect compliment to the powertec lever gym. With the converging arms of the body solid backed up with the uni/bi lateral straight arms of the powertec. The convenience of the stack over the levergym is a bonus. I don't like the G6B as much for pulldowns and rows (could be different if I had aluminium pulleys?), but I think the pec fly arms, converging arms and leg extension etc. are excellent! While I can max out the powertec leg ex, and even a hammer strength leg ex. The body solid kicks my butt way before it's max due to the >1:2< ratio on that exercise. It is no replacement for a lever gym due to sheer versatility overall, but an excellent duo machine combo, opening many doors of or when one is into supersetting or the like, again, in my opinion. I would love to see you review a G6B if that is something that interests you?

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thank you! Please let me know if it works well for you. I’m loving the new layout. Workouts are as good as ever. I’ve talked with Body Solid a couple times and was very close to doing a review for them. It’s not off the table, but I don’t see a partnership anytime soon. However, I am very glad to hear you’re happy with the G6B.

[@johnpain8380]

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Thanks I will do once I can carve out some time for the hack, comparing it to both the regular powertec fly configuration first, the G6B fly and your hack. I agree that the powertec fly is shoulder friendly (relatively speaking), so I will be looking forward to a different feel that the hack could offer also. I found personally that the powertec fly was/is superb for developing the outer upper mid - outer upper chest, and the G6B more so a detailed deep isolated contraction towards the inner chest fibers. Yes, power plant gym looks like it could take a good turn for sure! I will be interested as always to see the journey your gym evolutions take. It is a shame Body solid are not playing your kind of game?! I think they have some fantastic, slightly more robust products as I have owned both body solid and powertec pieces over the years. I feel that powertec have tryed to market their products at least somewhat over the years, with bodybuilders such as lee priest, Jay Cutler and Kia green praising the product relativity for any fitness level, and Rob Riches having done some nice videos for them over the years also, I also feel that bodysolid have made less effort to invest in what is, like I say, a robust overall product line. Affiliations and politics aside, I would still love for you to take a punt on a G6B review (funds and space permitting) as it could fetch a good amount of views as so little have been showcased by others. Aside from the fact that the G6B is like I say, a wonderful compliment to the highly versatile, yet plate loaded only, yet still legendary, Levergym. Thanks again for another great, informative video by the way mate.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Talks with Body Solid were good. It was about a year ago and even though we never got to a final agreement, we’ve been supportive of each other since. Nothing but respect for their team. Looking forward to your thoughts. Thanks so much!

[@johnpain8380]

Hey HGHR. You said you would like to know my thoughts on the powertec fly hack once I had chance to do so. So here are my findings. I mentioned in a previous comment that I believed the standard powertec fly was great for developing the more so outer region of the pecs. This still holds true. The hack I believe by feeling alone hits more so the mid to inner portion on the pecs.. not that the regular version does not but I felt a great contraction on this area doing it HIT style, something Atkin to the deep burn I would expect only if doing multiple work sets on chest. So while I still see value in the regular version of the fly as standard, I also note value of the hack for slightly different reasons as mentioned. That said, thanks for the hack! On by the way, did you get round to trying the two arm lateral raise on the lever gym. Where elbows start by your side and come up so knuckles of both hands touch? I am still loving this exercise, personally as a single set superset at the end of dips. That is one heck of an intense superset for the side delts! Especially convenient as the pin settings on the levergym for me are the same for the dip and the lateral raise, so I can load the press arms first, then after my weighted dips - simply ditch the dip belt, turn around and get right into the delt finisher. I just wish the exercise did not cut into my forearms as much is all. I Would love in turn to hear your thoughts on this exercise buddy.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

@@johnpain8380 I have not tried it yet, but I need to. I follow my log book so closely, that usually I don’t think to add in additional / new exercises. Very good to hear the fly worked for you. I think a lot of the effectiveness in the hack will come down to the handles that are attached to it. Thanks so much for coming back to comment.

[@reissansell]

Genius....i can now do this instead of chopping up my machine

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

I hope it works well for you.

[@sirevelynderothschild3198]

can't believe you sold the fettle fitness items

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

It was a tough call…especially the Pendulum.

[@bazintrickways3045]

@@HomeGymHacksandReviewsI’m thinking about buying the pendulum squat from fettle. Your videos convinced me to get the rogue rhino. Why did you get rid of the rhino and the pendulum? Pendulum worth it or the did the back support become an issue?

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

@@bazintrickways3045 the Pendulum never bothered my back. My garage had become so full and if I was going to keep the channel going, I had to sell equipment to make room for more reviews.

[@bazintrickways3045]

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews thank you for the response and that makes sense. I’m going to go ahead with the fettle fitness pendulum squat then as it seems perfect for my purposes. Any short comings you note of it/ reasons to go for a different pendulum squat?

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

@@bazintrickways3045 I stand by everything in my original review. If you have bad knees, it could aggravate them because of the forward pressure created.

[@keithgarber2469]

Why were you wanting to get rid of the Signature Fitness Hip Thrust Machine? Does it not function well for you? My biggest worry would be if the belt could be adjusted tight enough.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Just because it wouldn’t fit in the garage. However, when I sold the Titan Fly and Rogue Echo Bike, space in the Bonus Room became available. As for the belt, when I first got the machine I was 190…I’m now 160 and it still fits me. I think with the updated model, the belt adjusts differently. There is also the option to add a hip thrust pad or something similar between your hips and the belt. I just used it on my last leg day and it worked very well. I will say, now that I’ve lost a lot of weight, it’s not quite as comfortable because I don’t have as much “cushion,” so now I just lighten the load and do higher reps. I just told my wife after using it last that I’m glad I didn’t sell it.

[@keithgarber2469]

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Sounds great! Thank you so much for the reply. I weigh right around 160 as well. The price is phenomenal compared similar machines. I am thinking strongly about purchasing one.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

@@keithgarber2469 if you get it, and have a chance, please let me know what you think.

[@Tomtomtxz]

Great video! I'm really interested in the Powertec Leverage Gym. I don't have a lot of space and am looking for ONE setup for my strength training sessions. Currently, I train with a bench and dumbbells. Do you think this machine is enough or is a rack also necessary? Thanks for your help!

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

It depends on what you like. I have an older video called, The One Piece of Equipment I Would Have If I Could Only Have One: The Powertec Levergym…so for me, yes. Most people will pick a power rack as their go-to piece. I’m into machine-based training, whereas most people prefer barbells…I don’t want to sway you one way or the other…I just want people to do what works best for them, their space, their budget, their injury history, etc. I hope this helps. Thanks so much!

[@pathtooptimalhealth]

You said Lever-gym’s flat bench is like a decline… * What if you just buy the multi-press and add the lat pull-down attachment. (Would you essentially be getting a lever-gym?) btw, handles seem small…are they comfortable?

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Close. The Levergym offers leg exercises like the squat, split squat, and calf raise that can’t be performed on the Multipress. Also, there is the downside to connecting and disconnecting the pulldown attachment when not in use. I think they are comfortable...about the same diameter as a standard Olympic bar.

[@HGM-FR]

Thanks for this video ! Like you have some contact with powertec team. Do you know why leg press attachment is no longer available since so much month ? In Europe, it is been 1 year with no restock.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thank you! It hasn’t been available in the US for about that long too. I’m not entirely sure.

[@HGM-FR]

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews have you any ideas why ? Powertec US removed the product page.

[@HughLeFitness]

Your reviews are always thorough and in depth however the mic quality is always lacking. There's zero bass and sounds very treble-ish like listening to a phone call on speaker.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thank you. Part of the issue is the garage with 10” ceilings. It certainly produces an echo. If I record in one of the spare bedrooms there is more of an echo. At one point, I thought about adding some type of sound dampening material to the ceiling, but haven’t gotten around to it. Appreciate your feedback.

[@jonhy2x4]

Have you ever used the workbench leg press attachment? Thoughts?

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

I’ve had the LP attachment twice. Powertec is presently not selling it. I sold it to upgrade to their stand-alone Leg Press.

[@MrLevarblack]

I sent u a video awhile ago on how I reconstructed mine to use for lateral raises and rear delts

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

It was awesome; I sent that video over to Powertec. I don’t want to do any drilling quite yet, so the daisy chains will have to work for now.

[@MrLevarblack]

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews yea I understand didn’t really care to use it for flyes my mine goal was for shoulders but the drilling I did doesn’t take away from using it like it was intended for just makes it before for shoulder’s I attachment multiple functions

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

@@MrLevarblack your mod was very cool! I hope it inspires Powertec to make one similar.

[@reddragonsubliminal6440]

Great one, want to order the pec attachment can you tell me where to order the handles that you have?

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

@@reddragonsubliminal6440 mine came off my Powertec Streamline Functional Trainer. At the moment, I’m using ab straps in place of the handles.

[@david61136]

Did you also sell Angles 90 grips? I thought you were still using them

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

I still have 2 sets. However, I switched exclusively to my revolving handles. At some point, I may use them again, but, in good conscience, I can’t be an affiliate for a brand if I’m not using their equipment.

[@robcoombes4549]

Nice! Would it work (and change the resistance profile) if you elevated the end of the bench with the pec fly (so the angle is a bit more like the Fettle Fitness incline plate loaded fly, or the old standalone pec fly that powertec used to make)

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Possibly. I may end up giving that a try. I would love for Powertec to sell that old stand-alone Pec Fly; I’ve always heard good things about.

[@florianb331]

The 2.1 ratio of levergym is not good i think, 300 ppunds are 150 in reality so really light.. vs a 1:1 over pulley. What didi you think ?

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

It depends on how strong you are. I have loaded the machine with (6) 45s on a couple of occasions and I doubt I ever exceed that for any cable exercise. I’ve never used the machine for any lever arm or cable exercise and thought the max capacity wasn’t enough.

[@jasonconnolly3775]

If money isn't an option would you go with the wbls-20 or the multi bench with all attachments. Thanks

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

That’s a really tough call. I have a video called, “The one piece of equipment I would have if I could only have one: The Powertec Levergym.”However, with all the attachments it’s a little more tricky. Now if you swap out the utility bench for the Multipress it becomes much more difficult because I like pressing better on the Multipress.

[@patrickoconnor6400]

You covered a lot in this one!

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

I tried to give “your money’s worth” on this one 🤓

[@ryang7684]

Have you ever owned the powertec workbench multisystem? Just wanted to know if the powertec leveage lat pulldown was effective.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

I have not. I think a cable pulldown (like the Levergym) is better and more versatile. However, I do think the pressing station and squat station are better on the Multisystem.

[@ryang7684]

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Thanks for the reply. I have owned the levergym for years and love it. I just would love the multi press bench over the levergym for better angles as you have mentioned in videos for flat bench etc. I might just purchase multi press station on its own instead then. That's helps me a lot with my choice. Thanks and your channel is a gold mine for us powertec lovers.. truelly grateful for your content.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

@@ryang7684 I really appreciate that. I really like having both machines.

[@brianmccrum299]

Is this hack (with the functional trainer handles) still the way you use the pec fly attachment? I feel like somewhere else I saw you using ab straps or something...is this the preferred method?

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

I switched to ab straps because of golfer’s elbow.

[@brianmccrum299]

Oh yeah! I remember now…yeah, I’ve been suffering a lot recently from golfers elbow after never having it the previous 15 years. Which video did you demonstrate that in again?

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

@@brianmccrum299 just very briefly in my new home gym tour and maybe in a recent KZbin Short. Regular Pec Flys and my Bicep Machine are two exercises that will immediately re-aggravate my golfer’s elbow.

[@yonifarrell2407]

What handles would you recommend if I don’t own the streamline handles

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

@@yonifarrell2407 without actually trying them, I can’t guarantee they work as well, but Bells has some functional trainer handles. Maybe Amazon too. Presently, I’m using hanging ab straps so I don’t reaggravate my golfer’s elbow.

[@hby7768]

if you soak those dumbbell in vinegar, the rust on the dumbbell should fall off

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

It may sound odd, but I really like the old-school look of them and my plates.

[@LukesGarageGym]

Man any tips on selling equipment? I have zero luck on Facebook 😫

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

I usually list things half of their retail value and sometimes much less than that.

[@antoineguilbeault8025]

It takes some courage to sell all this equipement and stick with your esssential pieces.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

This journey has been interesting. I started with Powertec 15 years ago. Then, for this channel, I ventured out to a bunch of different brands and a bunch of different machines and now I find myself right back where I started. It’s been fun but a lot of work.

[@bploan8464]

I can't figure out how you put the handles on, i keep pausing the video to try see the attachment your using on the handle for the hack

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

I connected the two rings on the handle with a carabiner to shorten the handle and I just place it around the handle. Once there, tension keeps it in place. There are the handles that came with the streamline functional trainer.

[@bploan8464]

@HomeGymHacksandReviews carabiner , that's what I was trying to see... ah brilliant thank you

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

@@bploan8464 sure thing. I should have showed that in a little more detail.

[@calvinzheng6087]

Why are you getting rid of the hip thrust already

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

I’m not. In this video, I said I was going to sell it, but my wife wouldn’t let me. When I cleared out the equipment in her office, there wasn’t room in the garage. However, after I sold the Echo Bike and Titan Fly Machine that were in my bonus room, space for the hip thrust became available. I’m glad I didn’t sell it because I do really like including the exercise on leg days and my wife loves the machine.

[@chuckharper9129]

Where do you list your equipment for sale?

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Marketplace. Sometimes I reach out to people I know who’ve got stuff from me before.

[@danielmichael635]

What’s your powertec link brotha

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Thanks so much. It’s on my main page KZbin Bio / About section…just below my subscriber count. It’s also in the description of my older videos.

[@brianrao-dj8qx]

How wide is the Powertec workbench at the upper back area?

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

13.5” at its widest point and 10” at its most narrow.

[@brianrao-dj8qx]

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews so how much is it at the lower back? 17"? I am considering this for the additions, but still primarily for bench, how wide is it right around where the upper back makes contact ?

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

@@brianrao-dj8qx 13.5” at the lower back…the lumbar support area where bench flares out a bit.

[@tbx59]

Always something afoot. Hard to top versatility

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Very much agree with that.

[@airgordo4]

Don’t mean this in a bad way but this feels like a massive downgrade.. can’t believe you sold it all.

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

There is certainly a trade-off…equipment that takes up less space and offers greater versatility vs bigger more heavy-duty equipment. If I thought it was a massive downgrade, I wouldn’t have done it. I’ve always loved training, but I’m honestly enjoying training now, with this layout, as much as ever.