Wanted to say thanks to Powertec for allowing and encouraging a honest review. I could have spent more time on the value of the bench itself with attachments, but as you can see the video time starting running. All that to say though, the powertec really won out for me personally with how well the bench integrated with the lever gym as well as the potential for using their other attachments.

I bought the GMWD because of your original review. I love it and you can’t beat the price. After seeing this comparison I’m even more convinced that I made the right choice.

Great summary and review! I saw your other video on the GMWD. I ended up going with the Powertec a few months ago because of the versatility of the bench. Being able to lock in to the gym for stability and even placement is key. Being able to adjust the seat (4 settings) and also slide the bench forward and back (10 settings) is great.

I have the powertech and used the magnet hack to hold the arms up and out of the way, overall really good piece of kit

Mike, great review! I own a few Powertec pieces and they are nice products. I own the Workbench Multi-press and the Powertec Leg Press. They’re great home gym equipment and I have had them for six years. The Workbench Lever-gym is a 12 gauge steel gym that is heavier than the GMWD Lever-gym that is a 14 gauge steel gym. I enjoyed how you left it up to the potential buyer to decide which gym to get. Both gyms offer the ability to perform quality exercises but the Powertec has a tiny advantage because of the gauge steel used to make it stronger and that the bench can be connected to the unit. However, GMWD design of making base longer offers better stability than the Powertec. I also like that there is more cable length to give you a better lat pull down experience. Overall both gyms has their pros and cons and you can’t go wrong with either one. The Powertec is pretty much like the Total Gym where you can expand exercise options by acquiring additional Workbench attachments for the unit. The GMWD provides you with what you need to get you through your workouts without having to spend additional funds. It’s a tough choice to decide who is the winner as I guess it all depends on your budget and overall goals in using a lever-gym.

Great comparison, a deal breaker can be the customer service and being able to get replacement parts easily. I am also waiting for the Flexicon Machine to come out. I also use the bodylastics bands in my workouts.

I owned the Powertec Levergym for a couple years and really liked it! I did an in-depth review also (it was one of my first videos). I haven't tried the GHWD so I'm kinda partial to Powertec if I had to buy one again. Great job on the comparison 👏

Thank you for this video! I have been thinking of buying a lever gym and it literally came down to these two units. I kept watching videos, trying to decide if it is worth paying more for powertec. It still seems, for those of us with very tight budget, GMWD is a way to go! I liked your previous videos on GMWD, which show how it can be a very decent unit for a home gym setup. Again, I really appreciate the video!

I’ve been waiting for a review like this! I have the brute force Australia version and was always interested in the powertec.

Nice breakdown of the two, of course, I am going with the Powertec.

I gave up my beloved Powertec about a decade ago, but still miss it. Paid around $750 at the time brand new (mine was gray). Looks like it has changed a bit over the years, but still the OG.

I am typing this as I watch the video, and I just noticed @3:30 you mention that base plate on the Powertec. That makes a big difference to the stability of the machine when you are doing specific movements. For example, if you are squatting or doing a pressing movement with bands attached, then the resistance from heavy bands could actually lift the feet of the machine and tilt the entire machine backwards. With that base plate, you are either standing on the plate or the bench is resting on it, preventing the machine from lifting up no matter how much band tension there is (as one example). @10:30 you'll notice the Powertec has a built in "rack" for the lat pull bar. That thing is actually heavy duty enough that it can be used to do pullups with the lat pull bar while it is in that cradle, which also means you have more variety for hand placement. (Okay, right as I finished typing that, I see that you mentioned it @11:00) @11:30 Powertec must have updated the design to being a two piece backbone in order to make shipping easier (similar to the Amazon competitors) because on my old Powertec stuff, that backbone was a single piece (meaning it could not shift like that). I think I even mentioned that in your video about the GMWD. @14:20 I know I am sounding like a broken record, but my old Powertec stuff always had the 2" bar sleeves for the weight tree. This must be another "new" thing they are doing. I think the larger base of the GMWD is definitely an advantage. It is just more stable. I guess I never noticed that the Powertec doesn't have "feet" since I routinely use a level and wedges under each corner of any of my machines to make sure that the machines themselves are as level as possible. But that is definitely a big deal. I can actually see several little things I think I prefer on the GMWD but overall the Powertec is a great ecosystem to get into. I am a bit disappointed at some of the changes I am seeing with Powertec, though. Makes it feel a bit less premium.

I bought the powertec because I needed something more compact. Haven't noticed any wobble when I have weight plates on. And the fact that the arms are closer makes it a huge win. Only con I've seen is the back arm is too short. Stuff like triceps push downs, face pulls and bicep curls don't feel good because of the short range of motion. But lat pulldowns and rows feel great. Needed to place a couple of dumbbells on the floor for the cable row and sit on a 5 inch mat to feel higher up but not an issue.

Will be an interesting video how you compare these 2 vs QTPRro2. Look forward to that!

Curious to see how this works with bands

I’m definitely in the market between these two great review first off. Just wondering how if there’s any differences between the core exercises i.e. bench press squad does one feel better than the other

I have the Powertec, but i would love to try the GMWD.

Haven't watched this yet but I was hoping you would do this.

I have both in a cabin and a house. I'd say go gmwd for $750 vs powertec $1400. but get the powertec bench seperate that can take the powertec bench attachment accessories .

Power Tech. I'll take it.

💪🏼 thanks for the great video Maybe you can interview the guy from garage gym hacks and reviews KZfaq to get breakdowns of his hacks on the powertec.

I have a Sparta that I was able to get off Amazon for a little over 600. It’s very similar and works really nice if anyone is in the market for a leverage gym. Great comparison video!

Thanks for the review brother. I'm going for the GMWD with their ham/extension machine and the leverage gym.

Did you have a chance to use the machines some more? Any changes in opinion? Do you think that GMWD would be a solid piece of equipment for long term use for a home gym, or should one invest into powertec, as a more established brand?

I realize due to the size and cost it isn't ideal to test these, but do you have experience/comments/advice on the Body-Solid Leverage Gyms, the GLGS100P4 (smaller traditional one) and SBL460P4 (enormous 3-sided chimera for multiple people that would eat an entire room/garage) ? Keep up the great work :D

Bought the GMWD incline bench press. Amazon had it on sale for $599, and it’s worth every penny. Well constructed, multiple incline, and seating adjustments. Independent arms with 4-5 different grips , and 2 separate plate holders on each side of the bench. GMWD makes some nice equipment for a reasonable price.

Have you ever done a review of the iron neck?

On Amazon, the GMWD is listed as supporting a max weight of 250 pounds where Powertec lists their max weight at 500 pounds, which is double that. Does the GMWD unit you have state a max weight in the manual or on the box?

Thanks great review. I have triplex Atx maybe it has better biomeccanic, you must try!

Good comparison.

For people who live in an apartment and has a problem with space or money, many of the exercises that are done on these machines can be very well improvised with two olympic bars in a landmine version (higher or lower position) and a worker's pulley roller attached to the ceiling or wall low and high for other pulling exercises or Swedish ladder which you can hang whatever you want and also resistance bands. Thanks for the video.

what is the black band with the metal ring you are using with the lever gym 20:18?

How this preacher curl good? I am looking for a good bench with preacher curl and leg extension

You broke it because your a beast bro 😂 enjoyed the honest review.

Great vid

Hi Mike. Thank you for another great video. I have the Powertec lever gym. I really enjoy it. I have learned alot of hacks for the lever gym from Home Gym Hacks and reviews channel. Take a look when you get a chance. Pretty good stuff

RAPT leverage gym by Bruteforce Australia is great option for those interested in a leverage gym

The brute force is an exact copy of the now GMWD I am still waiting for replacement parts on a defect….should have gone with a Powertec.

Do you like it better than the Speediance Gym Monster?

The shorter arms would make the wright heavier, right? There is a mechanical advantage associated with a longer lever, i believe.

I greatly prefer 1 inch horns for plate storage. It's easier to get plates on and off and it's not like they're going anywhere anyways unless I'm pulling them off.

I would take the cheaper levergym and buy into the Ironmaster bench / accessory line up

I’ve narrowed down my home gym build to either the Powertec line or Major Fitness B52 power rack/smith machine. I know they’re both fairly different but it’s the ecosystem of both that interest me.

I'm undecided between Powertec levergym and Levergym from ATX which is a famous German company

Also would be cool to see you do a Collab video with home gym hacks and reviews. He’s big on power Tech and has been making videos for a while.

They need to tweak this machine such that you don't have to start the bench-press and squat at the bottom of the exercise. It's a great way to tear yourself up both at the beginning and the end of the exercise.

I still favor the GMWD leg curl/extension machine and the ability to squat on a less expensive GMWD

Do you still like speediance?

ATx Multiplex Multi Gym try

Powertec uses heavier gauge steel at 11 and 12 gauge, has far superior parts, pads, paint, welds, pulleys, pins, cables, nuts, bolts, washers, bushings, bearings, etc. GMWD uses much thinner 14 gauge steel and lower / cheaper quality components throughout. As far as quality goes, Powertec is in a completely different league to GMWD. GMWD is along the lines of what you find in big box stores like Dick's, Academy Sports, etc.

GMWD makes really good budget home gym products. Just know what you are buying and know its limitations and they will work great for you.

Seems like powertec is overpriced and then nickel and dime you with silly add ons.

For reference, how tall are you?