Syedee DD05 Leg Press Review: Is This Budget Leg Press Worth It? Best Leg Press Under $1000?

[@DesignBuildLift]

I appreciate the direct and honest review!! Nice job, Matt!

[@MattPendergraph]

Thank you sir! Appreciate you watching!

[@julioandresarriagarangel7183]

Thank you for your honesty. Nice review.

[@MattPendergraph]

Thanks for watching! Should have probably covered more but I really wanted to focus on what I thought was most important for any potential buyers.

[@jonsteele2251]

Thanks for the honest comments

[@MattPendergraph]

That's what I do! Appreciate you watching man!

[@mrperson88]

Your gym is epic. I've been debating on paying my garage black too. Also thanks for this review

[@MattPendergraph]

I appreciate that! Thanks you watching!

[@jackhunter5846]

I have it and use up to 9-45 lb plates on each side for a over 800 lbs and its smooth and stable. I have the linear bearing version and i also paid $698 for it on sale.

[@MattPendergraph]

Awesome to hear! There's no doubt the linear bearing version is the way to go

[@user-jx4sh7eh3d]

I thought the PowerTec Leg Press looked flimsy... this knocks that out the park.

[@travissimmons6499]

I have the power tec leg press not flimsy at all

[@SolidHomeGymReviews]

Love it. I just did a video on syedee recently.

[@adamjames3665]

Damn man. Those bearings do not even sound remotely good. Thanks man. Been eyeing up so many home gym leg presses for 4 years. What’s your primary leg press you have in your gym?

[@dashriprock5720]

Hey Matt, instead of throwing the leftover parts out, save them. It would be interesting to see what piece of equipment you can make. 🤔

[@papadross]

I was able to get this unit for around $695 from Amazon. Seems to be an excellent buy at that price.

[@awmlawoffice]

They have 2 belt squats. I'd love to see a review of the one with the kinda heart shaped handle. It is cheaper than any belt squat on the market, so I'm not expecting alot. However, if it actually works that would be awesome.

[@MattPendergraph]

I noticed that one too (unique design and looks pretty compact for a standalone unit). I'd have no problem reviewing it if the company were to reach back out with an offer.

[@CharleneFlorida]

I was wondering why your review on the Amazon product page has no sound, then I came here and quickly realized why. LOL Oh well, at least they liked the video part.

[@MattPendergraph]

Lol, yeah, I wasn't particularly nice with everything I had to say.

[@TheKurtlocker]

awesome review matt!

[@MattPendergraph]

Thanks Kurt!

[@ak-zw8jv]

All the sudden 3 or 4 channels come out with a review of this thing in the past couple days. Looks like a good buy

[@MattPendergraph]

Yes, I've noticed that a few other content creators have reviewed the Leg Press/Hack Squat Combo offered by the company. They clearly contacted a number of us with the same proposal. It's crucial to be transparent in this line of work and not simply regurgitate what the company wants us to say for a quick profit. I value my integrity too much to do that 🤷‍♂.

[@ak-zw8jv]

@@MattPendergraph thanks for the review and 100% give you props for being up front about them sending it to you free

[@MattPendergraph]

​@@ak-zw8jv Appreciate you watching!

[@mroldschool.offiziell]

Thanks for the Review looks the same as the Force USA 45 Degree Leg Press.

[@davidbuche]

Thanks, we're eyeing the Syedee Glute Bridge. Can't find a review anywhere

[@MattPendergraph]

I might consider bringing it in for review if Syedee reaches back out.

[@TheEthanHunt]

If you could do a leg press/hack squat combo review that would be great!!

[@MattPendergraph]

Unfortunately I probably won't bring another large piece like this into my space only because of how much room it takes up (unless another company reaches out with an offer I can't refuse 😜)

[@MetalsForBrunch]

commerical leg press machines I would go second hand.

[@MattPendergraph]

Absolutely! You can usually score some sweet deals going that route!

[@elderbdb]

I agree, but they are pretty big for a home gym with the weight horns out to the sides. Commercial units are not only pretty pricy used but they are heavy and need a considerable amount of room to load and unload plates when the weight horns stick out like 2ft on each side. I went with a Powertec leg press and its great, very happy with my purchase. Its compact, the weight horns are hidden behind the leg press plate like the one in the review. $1500 for the Powertec leg press is pricy but relative to a used commercial leg press or a budgeted leg press with bad rollers still priced at $1000; I really think you cant go wrong the the little extra for quality and the larger foot plate. I considered combo units with the hack squat but all of those types of machines have a smaller foot plate and that makes a big difference when its primary function is for leg press and where you are positioning your feet on the footplate. There are a lot of good reviews on KZbin as well.

[@davidbuche]

​@@elderbdb You are right but there are a couple of exceptions. Body Solid or Body Masters linear leg press machines are used by hundreds of fire departments across the country. They are narrow and have a smaller footprint. The Cybex Pivot Press is a nice leg press with a small footprint

[@SkullCrushersClub]

Needs some Bully Fab rollers 😉

[@MattPendergraph]

Absolutely it does!

[@shakil2]

Matt which leg press you would recommend on a budget of G

[@MattPendergraph]

Sorry I'm just now seeing this! Definitely make sure whatever you get doesn't utilize rollers! lol You want bearings! I'd probably check out Titan, Bells of Steel, Powertec, etc....more reputable brands than most the stuff on Amazon

[@babygiantbarbell1014]

That’s a big yikes! Just saw it listed on marketplace and thought I recognized the name😅 great review, man!

[@MattPendergraph]

Haha! That's right, you're from Tennessee as well, correct? Too funny dude!

[@babygiantbarbell1014]

@@MattPendergraph yessir and proud of it!

[@arturoadame5286]

Are you gonna keep it or sell it?

[@MattPendergraph]

100% selling it! I just can't justify the amount of space it takes up in my gym especially considering my personal cons with it.

[@dc5131]

It looks absolutely cheap! I’m guessing they’ll send you the next model up to review now.

[@MattPendergraph]

Lol, seriously doubt it given how hard I was on this one!

[@dc5131]

@@MattPendergraph if it helps - I’d actually like to see that review ! - also would like to see bully fab figure something out that doesn’t require a pin to hold the system in place (i’m guessing they’re already utilizing their drawing boards).

[@GoreckiFit]

This legit looks very flimsy for a leg press… I get it’s $1000 but those rollers and some of the parts looked like a big hell no 😂 love the transparency man… hate seeing all the reviews where people don’t disclose whether it was sent or not. I have a commercial one so not in the market but enjoyed the review!!

[@MattPendergraph]

Haha! I appreciate you watching and 100% agree with you dude! I personally don't see the value with this one either, but that'll ultimately be up to whoever is in the market for one.

[@satinderjit4]

I know right? If I got free stuff, I would be more likely to give a positive review too.

[@MattPendergraph]

@@satinderjit4 Yeah, it can be incredibly awkward at times, but at the end of the day it's my reputation on the line.

[@mcelhinn]

I think its market is those using 2 to 3 plates on each side of which there are the mass of the gym members. I would think it does not compare well with commercial or even high end 2k home stuff. That said, for the person rehabbing an injury or just wanting to strengthen the legs, the price point sounds pretty good to have at home. I would also spend the extra 100.00 to have linear bearings but I would take it to the upper end of what I described. For someone in his/her 50s/60s or more and even those just starting out, it might fit the need perfectly. Again I have not personally used this piece, but I have used the old Parabody stuff that had plastic bearing/bushing stuff. I know the glide can be less than smooth.