Powertec Levergym Calf, Hamstring, and Quadriceps Workout

Powertec Levergym Calf, Hamstring, and Quadriceps Workout - Part 3

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video I show a sample lower body workout for calves, hamstrings, and quadriceps using only the Powertec Levergym. Most importantly, I show how I’ve hacked the Levergym Squat exercise to be more effective and more lower back friendly.
This is Part 3 and the final chapter in a series. In Part 1, I performed an upper body push workout for chest, shoulders, and triceps using only the Levergym. In Part 2, I performed an upper body pull workout for back width, back thickness, traps, biceps, and forearms using only the Levergym.
My system of training is low volume and high intensity, which is largely inspired by Dante Trudel’s DC Training Program.
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@alizarinblue 3 жыл бұрын

Remarkable video! This series you're creating is by far the most useful in all of the Powertec videos that are out there on KZfaq. Hats off to your knowledge, experimentation and dedication.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much!

@marywalton293 3 жыл бұрын

It's obvious you have a ton of knowledge and spend a lot of time coming up with hacks and modifications to share. Thanks so much for continued quality content!

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@eternitymatters8767 2 жыл бұрын

Great videos, and love those greyhounds! Such beautiful dogs. We had Italian Greyhounds for years. So fast and friendly.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! They are really great and easy dogs!

@Torben118 3 жыл бұрын

Again, what a variety! That standing Legcurls looked also very good.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@riccarrasquilla379 27 күн бұрын

thanks for the video

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 27 күн бұрын

Thank you.

@williamaustin6132 3 жыл бұрын

I'm actually looking forward to my next leg workout to try these out, if you never hear from me again you'll know if didn't go well, excellent video, looking forward to your next series

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha! I hope to hear from you soon! Thank you!

@gb8814 11 ай бұрын

Another awesome video. Thanks for sharing.Great hack for standing leg curls I have to try that and the wedges for squats.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I don’t remember the dimensions (I am not at home to check), but I know they have a 17 degree incline. Unfortunately, xii:xi has since gone out of business.

@gb8814 11 ай бұрын

Np thanks for the reply I found the dimesnsions on the link for them. I will use the info to pick other ones.@@HomeGymHacksandReviews

@mikieson 3 жыл бұрын

great demonstration and workout..

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@TheCarterHomeGym Жыл бұрын

Dude, I never saw this video! I did a similar hack video with my 30° Rogue wedges. I thought it felt similar to a pendulum squat. I've never tried the standing leg curl before. You're the Levergym hack master! 🙌

@HomeGymHacksandReviews Жыл бұрын

Hard to believe this video is almost 1.5 years old! Thanks so much for watching one of these older videos, Carter! It’s pretty crazy how well the wedges and Levergym work for either regular squats or pendulum-like squats.

@erudite6640 Жыл бұрын

Great hacks! And the greyhounds are beautiful...

@HomeGymHacksandReviews Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@djlawnboy 3 жыл бұрын

great videos keep up

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@darwincruz9411 Жыл бұрын

Good video 👍

@HomeGymHacksandReviews Жыл бұрын

Thank you, DC!

@chrisscarpchronicles1497 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video going to use this with my machine

@HomeGymHacksandReviews Жыл бұрын

Very cool. I hope it works well for you. Like I mention in the video, have plates on the storage posts and weight on the pulley system to add stability to the machine.

@briand5047 2 жыл бұрын

Had to break away from video to watch g-hounds run. Amazing. Even faster than I realized.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

lol! It’s an amazing thing to see!

@CyannC 2 жыл бұрын

As always a great video. What do you think of making a dedicated video on the use of wedges with levergym and all the possibilities, the different placements of the wedges depending on the muscles worked, that would be great ?

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

I show the wedges in action on IG quite a bit and quite a bit in my lower body training video using the IM 2000. I’m not sure I can get a full YT video out of just the wedges.

@spartaragekick6202 2 жыл бұрын

just use a 4×4's...gives u a better pull when doing back rolls aswell...if u dont have blocks...i did it w/two 4×4's so many bout 2ft long & electric taped em together for more surface footing...& those handle resting hooks...u can put ur lat bar on it & do pull-ups...

@ABQ3000 3 жыл бұрын

Upvote for Tool poster. Solid videos also!

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great to hear from another Tool fan!

@matthewg4882 3 жыл бұрын

love the wedge idea, i wish they made the low row foot plate adjustable so you could create a similar angle

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, initially I thought about hacking the footplate, but you’re right, it can’t be adjusted and it’s not long enough.

@redwhiteandblueblood 3 жыл бұрын

Nice stuff mate, hopefully Powertec reach out to you in some way

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I would definitely love to be a part of their team in some capacity.

@dogeshiba3518 3 жыл бұрын

Damn i that squat hack was sick... never tought of that and the single leg curl

@dogeshiba3518 3 жыл бұрын

If i do that squat will the whole lever gym fall back with me if it gets too heavy

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 3 жыл бұрын

It really changed the quality of the squat entirely. As for the machine flipping, I have weight on the weight horns and on the pulley system. In addition, there is the flat plate that runs across the front of the machine between the two legs which also helps. I mean, I had 6 45s on the machine and it didn’t budge an inch.

@markgoss9150 2 жыл бұрын

You’ve got heaven at home perfect set up! I have the same lever gym, I know it’s off topic but I’m having problems with rust on mine not sure if it’s sunlight or humidity? Any advise would be great :)

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I love it. I haven’t had trouble with rust on any of my equipment and my gym is not climate controlled. Is your gym in a garage or basement? Where are you seeing rust on the machine?

@markgoss9150 2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews it’s in the other half of the living room and on the arms mainly the humidity is high most the time but the bench hasn’t had any issues

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

@@markgoss9150 that’s odd. Is there an area where the black / yellow paint is worn off / not properly painted? You can always sand the rust off and then paint over it. Powertec includes that touch up paint depending on how big of a rust spot it is. My garage gets humid sometimes too, but never to the point there is moisture on the mirrors, equipment, etc. You may need to get a dehumidifier.

@markgoss9150 2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews I used white vinegar and it did the job :)! But I’ll get a dehumidifier anyway thank you! I’ve had my machine 6 months I mixed it up with free weights, would you recommend oiling or greasing the cables over time? Sorry for so many questions you’re the only person I know who has the kit, I’m over in the UK and I don’t know anyone here with one

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

@@markgoss9150 not a problem. I like helping anyone with Powertec issues, concerns, questions, etc. I have never greased, lubricated, etc any of my cable machines. This includes multiple Powertec Lat Pulldown attachments, multiple Powertec Smith Machines, The Levergym, 2 Powertec Streamline Functional Trainers. I’ve never had a problem and the machines always move smoothly.

@ajthain1179 11 ай бұрын

The bar you add for squatting, how important is it that it can move around a little compared to the body solid /rapt leverage that is fixed when attached? Or does it matter? Love your videos!

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. When using it, it really doesn’t seem to revolve very much, and if it does, it’s marginal. I can’t think of a time it revolved and negatively impacted any exercise.

@mikieson 3 жыл бұрын

great hack on the machine to do squats..looks just about the same as the leverage squat machine for sure.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It feels pretty close…minus the extra padding / shoulder pads that’s part of the Squat Machine.

@leftwinger764 3 жыл бұрын

John Meadows R.I.P

@hazbyn4674 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid! I’m interested in the 1211 wedges, I couldn’t find them on Amazon, appreciate any help, thanks!

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I linked them in the description.

@ryang7684 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always. What degree are those squat wedges? Thanks

@HomeGymHacksandReviews Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 17 degrees.

@ryang7684 Жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews is that perfect angle in your opinion? I'm just about to buy some for my levergym. Really appreciate your channel.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews Жыл бұрын

@@ryang7684 I’ve only used 17 degrees so I can’t say for sure. I am sure 20 would be good too. Just remember to weigh down the Levergym’s cable system and storage posts and leave the foot plate attached to the Levergym (some people remove it).

@rmartin9426 11 ай бұрын

Did you go through a Soloflex period? I loved mine for its elegant simplicity & versatility, but I think the Levergym looks like an even better solution.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 11 ай бұрын

I did not. Someone was giving one away and I picked it up. I remember seeing all the commercials on tv when I was younger and I wanted to finally try one. I tried it for a few exercises and didn’t like it very much probably because of already having and using the Levergym. If you loved the Soloflex, my guess is you will like the Levergym even more. This is one of my older videos, I have some newer Levergym videos if you want to check them out.

@calinursingable 3 жыл бұрын

Powertec for the home gym wins.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear from another Powertec fan!

@t-manballin2458 2 жыл бұрын

The extra metal pole you use, to stop the weight on failure, what is it? Where did you get it? Really wish Powertec came with one

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I think an additional pin should be included. The pin is from an old Soloflex that someone was giving away on FB Marketplace. I picked it up for spare parts.

@amaz1011 2 жыл бұрын

Hey great content..if you had to choose between power techs sled squat and leverage swing squat which one do you think is the best. Nothing to do with price but if there was one squat machine which one would you get. I'm more leaning towards sled squat of powertechs

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I have a review comparing the 45 Degree Leg Press to the Compact Leg Sled. You may want to check that out, but I find the Compact Leg Sled more lower back friendly, but the Leg Press hits my quads harder. I like the Lever Squat a lot, but use it for lighter weight and higher reps.

@amaz1011 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you man I appreciate you responding. It helps a lot. I will definitely go and check that video out.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

@@amaz1011 glad to help!

@rockrock9173 3 жыл бұрын

The only legs powerteck hack squat don't look so usefull after see your hack for the levergym, thanks

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 3 жыл бұрын

I guess it’s one of those exercises you need to feel to know how much it improves the Levergym squat.

@BIGACHX5 2 жыл бұрын

How confident do you feel about those two plates that are supposed to give you additional adjustment points for the lever arms? I was doing squats the other day with the safety rod in one of the front holes and I thought,if those four bolts fail and the two plates come off it could be extremely dangerous. So I started just using the ones in the back which are less ideal. I've ordered a second safety rod from Powertec so I can keep it in the back one notch under but curious about your thoughts. Thanks!

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

With the lever arms being rated at 500 pounds, I have complete confidence in those ROM plates with anything at or below the Levergym’s max weight capacity.

@BIGACHX5 2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews I see where you are coming from, it's just. I look at the design, it's those two small tubes inside the upright and four short bolts holding the plates, the safety rods, and the loaded lever arms lol

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

@@BIGACHX5 Powertec does stress tests on these parts to see what they can handle. Also, this present design for the Levergym has been out for 3+ years and I’ve never heard of anything breaking on anyone. I understand your concern, but this machine should withstand whatever you throw at it.

@hby7768 Жыл бұрын

@8:00 this is almost like a pendulum squat, would a higher angle wedge say 30 degrees (rogue wedge) be more effective?

@HomeGymHacksandReviews Жыл бұрын

It is very much like a pendulum squat. In newer videos, I push back rather than up and it looks and feels more like a pendulum squat even with wedges that are 17 degrees.

@dogeshiba3518 3 жыл бұрын

Cutiee dogsss 🐕

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll tell them you said so. 😉

@Doughny 2 жыл бұрын

Do you prefer a "lever squat" or a belt squat ? Deciding between either of those machines..

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

I really like both, but if I could only have one, it would be the belt squat. I would go with either the Rogue Rhino or SquatMax.

@torstenferber5639 2 жыл бұрын

I like the dogs

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, TF! They are the channel mascots when I can wake them up.

@torstenferber5639 2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews great. Best regards drin Hamburg in Germany

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

@@torstenferber5639 best regards to you! I appreciate you checking out these videos!

@rexcolt7203 Жыл бұрын

2:56 hahah i ve the same problem with the straps writing ur numbers down with these isnt a workout itself ^^

@HomeGymHacksandReviews Жыл бұрын

lol! Glad I’m not the only one!

@Ram3s Жыл бұрын

good evening I have a problem I have just received the machine so very happy but problem with the pulley where there are the weights well the rubber which is supposed to dampen the weights don't touch at all it is 2 cm from the bar and floats in the areas.... I turned the cable in all directions check pulleys etc nothing I do not understand this little lack many thanks for your help

@HomeGymHacksandReviews Жыл бұрын

Mine does it too. All of them do it. If you load it heavy enough, the rubber stopper will hit the frame.

@Ram3s Жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews merci merci merci pour votre aide très sympathique ! Ps : je commence votre PPL Demain adapté à la machine J'ai utilisé le traducteur je pense avoir saisi / compris le programme

@HomeGymHacksandReviews Жыл бұрын

@@Ram3s glad to help! Good luck with the program.

@Ram3s Жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews merci je mets des pouces bleu partout 💪🏼👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Pour te donner de la force et visibilité Thank you !

@HomeGymHacksandReviews Жыл бұрын

@@Ram3s I appreciate you!

@Ram3s Жыл бұрын

hello ha yes also for the rhythm of the ppl how to proceed first day push 2nd day rest 3rd day pull etc etc? thank you very much

@HomeGymHacksandReviews Жыл бұрын

Whatever works for you. 3 on / 1 off 2 on / 2 off Every other day

@Ram3s Жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews If I understand correctly, example: monday push tuesday shoot wednesday legacy thursday off friday push saturday shoot sunday rest monday rest tuesday legs wednesday push thursday sweater friday off saturday legs sunday to push etc

@Ram3s Жыл бұрын

Legacy= legs Shoot = pull Sorry translate Google

@Ram3s Жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews non OK sorry j'ai compris Je fais comme je veux 👍🏻

@HomeGymHacksandReviews Жыл бұрын

@@Ram3s you got it. A training schedule doesn’t have to be set in stone. If you feel you need a day off, it’s okay to take it.

@airgordo4 2 жыл бұрын

Do you consider the squats on this just as good as the dedicated machine?

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Without the hack that I show in this video…no…not even close. With the hack, it’s fairly close, but the dedicated squat machine has better padding for the shoulders / upper back and the platform is more stable.

@jamesdingess9988 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I'm sorry to bug you again the red bench you use for the Powertec leverage gym I cannot find the brand of the bench do you know thanks you might have said it in your last videos

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

You’re not bugging me. I don’t know what brand it is; it may even be a really good DIY. It’s more than 30 years old and it was passed down to me.

@jamesdingess9988 2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews thanks

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesdingess9988 glad to help!

@Ram3s Жыл бұрын

Je cherche un peu partout Mais trouver les cale à mettre sous les pieds Pour le squat ici en France ça va être difficile 😁

@HomeGymHacksandReviews Жыл бұрын

I have used stall mats and sometimes wedges used for cars will work. If you are good at woodworking, you can make them for super cheap.

@JoeBudd-D 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of block are you using for the squat?

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

The wedges are xii:xi and I have an Amazon affiliate link in the description of this video. Then, a couple of 2 x 4s are in front of the wedges so they don’t slide.

@wikked1936 3 жыл бұрын

75 for wedges??...guess ill make my own..nice review...maybe wheel chocks for tractor trailers😉

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, they’ve gone up in price since I got mine. Steel prices…

@wikked1936 3 жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews time for some plywood and 2x4s😁

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 3 жыл бұрын

I looked at the wheel chocks before buying these wedges, but I didn’t like the angle. Good luck with the plywood…with the price of lumber, it’ll probably just be cheaper to buy the steel wedges 😆

@wikked1936 3 жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews lol i got some leftovers...🤣🤣

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 3 жыл бұрын

@@wikked1936 thank goodness!

@steelphantom9105 Жыл бұрын

What is the name brand of your squat wedges?

@HomeGymHacksandReviews Жыл бұрын

These are xii:xi, but that company is no longer in business.

@steelphantom9105 Жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Are they made from rubber or foam?

@HomeGymHacksandReviews Жыл бұрын

@@steelphantom9105 they are steel.

@steelphantom9105 Жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Thanks for the information.

@dominionn09 2 жыл бұрын

Do those ramps come with it?

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

No…I got those from Amazon. They are the xii:xi wedges. I have an Amazon affiliate link to them in the description.

@dominionn09 2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Hey thanks for the reply. I was looking at this machine or the Body Solid one. Someone said the powertec was not as well built. Do you think it's fairly solid? I don't think the body solid has a unilateral feature though.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

@@dominionn09 I don’t think the Body Solid is unilateral either. I have never seen or used the Body Solid so I can’t compare the two, but I am very happy with the Levergym. It is my most used and most versatile piece of equipment. 500 pound rating for the arms and 300 for the pulley system. I have never thought of the Levergym as not well built.

@dogeshiba3518 3 жыл бұрын

Im sad this is the last video for lever gym series 😔

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that. I’m always coming up with new ideas for the Levergym, so the end of one series may be the beginning of another. 😎😉

@wikked1936 3 жыл бұрын

So ...an update .i bought R.V. wheel chocks 3.4 inches high for 15 bucks🤣..we shall see😁

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Let me know how it goes!

@wikked1936 3 жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews will do😁

@dogeshiba3518 Жыл бұрын

Hey hack..for the squat that u did here with a wedge vs the powrrtec lever squat...what's the difference in your opinion.. pros and cons

@HomeGymHacksandReviews Жыл бұрын

I have a KZfaq Short (I think) where I do a quick comparison. Lever Squat - no set up required, more stable, more padding, easier to rack the weight

@dogeshiba3518 Жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews ok going to find it now

@dogeshiba3518 Жыл бұрын

Nvm found it haha 😄

@HomeGymHacksandReviews Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it 😀

@dogeshiba3518 Жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews how come uve been MIA .... are you waiting for some equipment to arrive..before u make a.video? We miss u man lets goo!! Haha

@HomeGymHacksandReviews Жыл бұрын

@@dogeshiba3518 appreciate it DS! I am waiting for a couple machines to arrive. In the meantime, I’ve uploaded some KZfaq shorts and I do have an upload scheduled for tomorrow with a 2 year update and good hack for one of my older machines.