Lol! I should have curled up on it for the thumbnail

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Same, but mostly storage. With Ares, it would not be stored on the rack. I also like quick to setup exercises, so don’t want to have to set up various items. I would like to find a better way to do leg extensions. Rumor has it that Rep is working on a leg extension/curl attachment for the Black Wing, which I have on order.

Thanks Jonathan and for now, I’m just storing along the wall of my staircase, slightly behind my dumbbell stand so it doesn’t slide away. I would not want to lift this up to hang on the rack even if I had those storage pegs. That’s too much of a hassle IMO.

A bench mounted option would be ideal Mark and have been waiting for one for a while. Fingers crossed and that might make me upgrade from my AB5200. I also try to group exercises back to back - move the bench into the rack once and then take it out. Setup the utility seat for a few things and then put it away. I too like the quick setup when possible

@@markhalstead2386 Yeah the black wing is heavy enough to handle an attachment and then be used for leg ext/curls without budging.

I appreciate that Phil!

I’ll give it some thought - maybe for the new year if I can figure out a good implementation.

Any update? I was going to buy one just for seal rows and box jumps and box squats. But still think it's too much. I have the bells of steel hydra so I can do the chest supported but felt strict seal row would be better. I was brainstorming the belt squat hack myself and glad to hear someone else come up with a solution. I would love to see a video of you experimenting

@@ArmedBatman Sorry, it's still just a concept in my head at this point. I haven't yet had time to actually figure out some key elements but if I do, I will be sure to share with a video!

Thanks as always Carter! I agree and love it for the Seal rows which I too needed!

Lol! Thanks man! I do like squeezing the most out of my equipment.

@@twistedbarbell3950 Dang it, I tried your tricks the last few nights (I have the seat, but not the pad), and now that stack upgrade for my plate loaded lat/low row's got a siren call on my pocketbook...

Awesome! It’s a huge time saver!

Thanks for confirming that!

It’s a great combo!

Thanks Carp!

Thanks Joel!

Thanks for watching

Thanks and I like looking at every possibility for integration with what I already have.

Thank you.

Thanks for sharing Chris!

Thanks!

Sure, I'll consider making one.

Thanks and I hear ya, not every exert exercise is for everyone. Calf raises with the SSB is good

I was about to ask the same thing. If you have shared already would you mind pointing me in the right direction. Thank you !

Thanks Mario and glad they’ve helped! I’ll consider that suggestion.

Yeah, that would also help with using the leg roller to hold down the feet for Nordic ham curls, too.

I hear ya.

Yeah Mark, those 2 were my main goal as well. The Ares is great for doing simultaneous unilateral work!

Glad to hear it!

Thanks Brian

Great idea! I was thinking of my ab-mat, but the foam roller would be better. Thanks.

Smart!

Yep, would make it even more versatile.

That’s a fantastic idea! Thanks

I guess one could get a long length of chain from Home Depot and lean on the seat (placed above waist level) facing the weight stack and using ankle cuffs, swing the legs back. Length of chain would need to create a little tension in the legs down position.

Thanks

Thanks but not yet. Still considering it though.

So the main chain as about 20" or so and I have the carabiner on the closest end attached to a smaller section of chain (~ 6 links or so). I connect it at the middle so that 3 or so links can extend to each ankle cuff carabiner. Also, I keep the pins at the back hole of my spotter arms, slide the seat back until it hits the pins, hook myself up to the chains, step forward, slide the seat up to the front uprights, sit and move the pins forward to just behind the utility seat. From there I can extend my feet out with a slight slide of the seat until it's stopped by the pins behind it and complete my set. When done, I remove pins and place them beside me, push seat back, bend down and unhook myself. I typically do not change weight, but if I have to, I can typically stretch back to reposition the pin where I need it. Hope that helps.

Sat it on spotter arms at an angle with 75lb hex dumbbells holding up one side. That’s it.

@@twistedbarbell3950 Cool idea, still deciding if I should get it. Thanks for the video.

I concur, but when Sorinex and Rogue are charging more, it’s tough to argue.

Absolutely! I use it weekly.

Mine is 30" also. If you're on the spotter arms on front of the rack you should be able to, but it may depend on the bar you're using.

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