The 2-in-1 ISO Leg Press/Hack Squat…A Review!

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Is this gargantuan leg press/hack squat from Bells of Steel worth the floor space (and price)?
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0:00 - The 2-in-1 ISO Leg Press/Hack Squat: How it Works
1:43 - Overview
3:20 - Thoughts on the Hack Squat Function
5:48 - Weight Capacity & Starting Weight
6:44 - Safety Stops and Body Height Considerations
7:04 - Converting to Leg Press Mode
8:23 - Leg Press Experience
9:30 - Build & Component Quality
11:11 - Padding & Vinyl Quality
11:24 - Delivery & Assembly Experience
11:59 - Pricing & Comparing to the Competition
12:41 - Coop’s Recommendation
13:59 - Final Thoughts
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@monkshood6437 4 ай бұрын

Genuinely appreciate showing us how it actually works before the review, simple thing, but adds a lot to the video 😊

@BELLSOFSTEEL 4 ай бұрын

Appreciate the honest feedback and review of our Juggernaut! We got our team taking notes for future iterations to be much more improved in order to be competitive in the space.

@Retired229 3 ай бұрын

I'm an above knee amputee, so I'd probably really like the iso leg press feature.

@mariolp2999 2 ай бұрын

Your leg press is nice but it should be at a lower price... just a suggestion ... coming as a customer voice....

@stephencronin304 Ай бұрын

If Coop's noted issues are fixed, expecially the functionality bug fix with the footplate angle pin, this is a no brainer purchase if looking for a combo unit. Without the fixes, unfortunately it's a pass, that includes the weight horns and the pad quality. If you have a set price point/minimum margin target, perhaps have an option available to pay for upgrades? I'd pay extra for stainless horns and higher quality pads.

@ermeriodsassperini 4 ай бұрын

I love the idea of having a unilateral leg press option, and bands! NICE!! It's a great option for individuals with left/right deficits. Especially for rehab. It's a lot less dangerous for older people who need to do unilateral work and don't have the balance to do it standing.

@justincider8892 4 ай бұрын

I think it's better in general. You may be compensating for the weaker leg and not realize it.

@ermeriodsassperini 4 ай бұрын

@@justincider8892 agreed

@martinrockwell3259 4 ай бұрын

Definitely want more hack squat/leg press reviews. The Titan fitness one didn't seem like it had enough depth so the more reviews the better

@engineeredchaos2697 4 ай бұрын

Loved the video! But now I really want to see a side-by-side shootout between all the leg press machines you've reviewed.

@ak-zw8jv 4 ай бұрын

Lets see a review of the ritfit leg press hack squat combo!

@Stumpjumper125 4 ай бұрын

If BOS turns the keyholes 90° on the hack squat it would probably eliminate the shifting back pad problem.

@jmplese 4 ай бұрын

You should definitely do the Force USA review. It looks like they have a newer version listed.

@triplehusky9125 4 ай бұрын

THIS!!!

@anubisq1911 3 ай бұрын

Yes this

@ermacpd4128 3 ай бұрын

This is the Coop I like to see. Great review and great honesty. Now do some Body-Solid equipment please.

@matthewmurphy5543 4 ай бұрын

Coop. Review the bolt fitness outlaw press. You should check out their showroom

@ChristianStJulian 4 ай бұрын

The outlaw destroys this in every way possible but no love from GGR

@PadyEos 4 ай бұрын

Key hole should be sideways. No movement up or down is acceptable.

@MrThleckey 4 ай бұрын

think about that some.

@meisdetermined 4 ай бұрын

So how come BOS is deleting or not allowing some complaints(bad reviews) on some of their products? I’ve seen A LOT of comments about that lately.

@trollzone1 4 ай бұрын

Everyone does this. They only show the good reviews

@tallndorky 4 ай бұрын

REP does it to.

@ermeriodsassperini 4 ай бұрын

I don't think they have a comment section on their website. Where did you see these comments?

@ermeriodsassperini 4 ай бұрын

They're definitely not the best out there. Rouge and REP are better. As a Canadian i buy from them to support local business, and some of their prices are not bad.

@trollzone1 4 ай бұрын

@@tallndorkyyeah they all do this even outside of fitness. For instance I bought a rep blackwing thinking it was good but the actual bench is trash. Lots of movement in the seat. They should be embarrassed to sell that bench.

@FoxStrength_Performance 4 ай бұрын

I love a good alternating leg press and the versatility here is nice. The concerns you pointed out would have me worried investing this much but I love the development of this type of equipment

@Cj-cd6jo 4 ай бұрын

Coop, you should review the GMWD leg press hack squat machine.

@JohnTaylor-zq2ed 4 ай бұрын

I’ve had a Bodycraft F660 for years. Smaller footprint, a little more versatile with calf exercises, easier to adjust, very smooth and a little less expensive. I’d love to see more reviews from other companies like body solid, body craft etc. some stuff is more expensive but for combo units buy once cry once.

@mattabell3657 4 ай бұрын

I have the Bodycraft F760 and it is a great machine. It gets used weekly by the whole family and still looks new after almost a year of use.

@DylanPorto45 4 ай бұрын

i love everything about home gym equipment except for the $3000 price tag on anything halfway decent

@krooner6137 4 ай бұрын

Agreed…love this channel but I could never afford to equip my home gym the way it should be. I use a combination of home gym and commercial gym to get done what I need to. My so-called home gym uses up a tiny space and has enough dumbbells and weights in combination with a cheap bench and cable system to make it quite useful for an old guy like me. However I could never justify spending lots of money on it and thats where the commercial gym works when needing to use expensive machines etc.

@simoneorecchioni7352 3 ай бұрын

Powertec is the best option for me

@Irishhound 2 ай бұрын

I highly recommend looking into used commercial gym equipment. Hell used equipment in general. Yes, sometimes getting something new is nice, but don't be afraid to equip your gym with used stuff.

@CapUnlimited 17 күн бұрын

@@simoneorecchioni7352yeah the powertec is nice especially for the price

@heeteakchung 4 ай бұрын

Hey Coop, review Hoist V4 and Inspire M3 and etc.

@ADFitnessReviews 4 ай бұрын

Solid reviews! About your bracket for leg press, you assemble them the opposite way... that's why it hit. Can't add a picture here, but could send you if needed so you can fix this.

@BackpackBernie 4 ай бұрын

How are you liking it so far? Are you planning on doing a video on it?

@bryantpugh7555 4 ай бұрын

I need those pants Bro. What brand are they! Also great review!

@brianmurray8199 4 ай бұрын

I've always liked iso for assured symmetry even if I'm doing them both in unison.

@flameduelist81 4 ай бұрын

Coop! Hru😊. Do some red light therapy device reviews please

@leonuptegrove6435 17 күн бұрын

would love a review of the RitFit BLP01 2-In-1 Leg Press And Hack Squat Machine

@crazycraft9509 4 ай бұрын

Hey Coop, I think you should review the Inspire Fitness M2 or M3. This is probably one of the most versitle pieces besides a rack and there is an optional leg press attachment.

@andronickmartusheff Ай бұрын

This wasn't a glowing review, and Bells of Steel is still active in the comments and POSTED IT on the product page. Massive respect & helps earn my trust. Looking forward to what a future version of this will look like.

@noaholdham7307 4 ай бұрын

Hey Coop, have you reviewed any Syedee equipment? Seems budget friendly and the quality might not be that bad

@xinjiang7220 4 ай бұрын

Could you review RITFIT’s leg press hack squat?

@UnrealisticBodyStandards 4 ай бұрын

Can you please review the REP Fitness Adonis?

@johnfalco4169 3 ай бұрын

I love the concepts BOS have come up with compared to other companies. If you get the power rack and then the single cable system And you add this as well. You've got a super solid setup and you can do everything! Then get a leg Curling system that attaches to the rack and you can put it on their cable system❤

@tbone3291 4 ай бұрын

Please review Torque's Relentless Ripper. I can't figure out if I can mount it at the necessary height.

@johnackerley699 3 ай бұрын

Hey Coop, these multi movement garage gym machines are really interesting and I would like to see more of these type of products reviewed. For example Powertec combo machines

@GarageGymReviews 3 ай бұрын

Agreed. Many more reviews to come. - Coop

@OutSbrich 4 ай бұрын

I own this, I had to do some TLC to it like lubing the safeties and the poles in the middle the carriage slides on. Fixing this has made a big difference and the large footprint and depth is great too

@OutSbrich 4 ай бұрын

I also bought better hitch pins for the leg press

@BackpackBernie 4 ай бұрын

@@OutSbrichdid you do anything to address the leg press feet angle. Specifically the part where your Coop mentions that the bolt needs to be loose to even use the other angles?

@OutSbrich 4 ай бұрын

@@BackpackBernie it honestly feels good for me when I press. I have it at the angle most “parallel” to where I am sitting and feels good

@BackpackBernie 4 ай бұрын

@@OutSbrich awesome, could you link the hitch pins you bought? I’m planning on getting this combo unit and would like to upgrade the hitch pins

@BigDaddy-eu6hv 4 ай бұрын

I could never in a milion years tell you work out if I saw you

@neilrutledge3659 4 ай бұрын

Like to see force usa review. Smaller compact for people who don't have space

@petermozuraitis5219 4 ай бұрын

With lengthened partials being the trend now, the iso leg press would be great for pausing at the bottom then pressing the other leg and alternating!

@shayallday5935 4 ай бұрын

No matter how awake I am, Coop makes me sleepy ever time lol

@taylorrollins5576 4 ай бұрын

Can you review some Bolt Fitness equipment?

@blactastic100 3 ай бұрын

You should review the dd02 gmwd leg press as a budget alternative

@Sparta1984 4 ай бұрын

You should review some leverage squat machines. I got one because I couldn't fit a leg press/hack combo in my basement and I am ecstatic with it. Quad destruction, it's basically a pendulum squat (Didn't believe it at first until I used a pendulem....it isn't that far off), and fits in a 5'x5' blueprint.

@winstoncolon5509 2 ай бұрын

What brand did you get? I’m looking at the Titan fitness leverage squat at the moment, not sure if to get that or a hack squat/leg press combo

@Sparta1984 2 ай бұрын

@@winstoncolon5509 I got Ironax XC. I think it's a line that Fitness Factory carries in Canada. Went to the store, tried it and ordered it because I was convinced. The titan looks pretty similar so I think it would be a good choice.

@acecool72 Ай бұрын

Review the Ritfit leg press/hack squat

@pasoliman 4 ай бұрын

put the keyhole in sideways. Attach the pad offset then slide latterally to lock it in.

@joshuahogan2554 4 ай бұрын

So i ordered the ritfit ppc02c the other day on amazon for $420 but i noticed that there is a ppc02 as well for about $100. Do you know what the difference is between them? They're obviously slightly dofferent designs but i dont know what makes the one $100 less.

@easye8097 4 ай бұрын

Would love for someone to do reviews on Sorinex and Prime leg extension/curl combos. Tall ask for the price point, but if anyone can make it happen, it's Coop!

@javipiglifts 4 ай бұрын

Are those the rep usa plates? Lol I want a review on those!

@meisdetermined 4 ай бұрын

Somebody tell Coop that Fettle fitness has LEGIT equipment that you can get plate loaded or selectorized. So for that leg machine he should give them a look.

@mixteam209 4 ай бұрын

I looked them up after I read your comment, and there products are probably way too expensive for home gym owners

@meisdetermined 4 ай бұрын

@@mixteam209 man I thought the price was around 2k. My bad 😂 Well, marketplace to the rescue

@meisdetermined 4 ай бұрын

@@mixteam209 the price is higher than what I remember so my bad. Of course if people are wanting selectorized they are expecting to pay more. Bulletproof just posted a selectorized unit today that they’re developing that could be exactly what he is looking for AS WELL AS a lat pulldown, functional tower, hack squat, bench press, military press, etc. Looks pretty cool.

@MelloHubb 4 ай бұрын

@@mixteam209cheaper than ths BOS leg press though

@simoneorecchioni7352 3 ай бұрын

Hi, do you can react the powertec products?

@GermanJoe2 Ай бұрын

I have one of these in my cart at around $ 3300 w/ taxes and shipping. Is there any other Canadian models you would recommend over this at similar price point? I am 6’2” and primarily want it for hack squat function. Will use for leg press and calf raise variations as well.

@satrianirocks 4 ай бұрын

Thats a huge footprint compared to my Northern Lights Leg Press/Hack squat

@rekkles2384 4 ай бұрын

There is also a new Prime hack squat it's similar to atlantis pro hack squat but it is a bit cheaper

@Malcolmcampbell1997 4 ай бұрын

Does it feel sturdy for heavy weight??

@Cd11998 4 ай бұрын

Coop get an Ali baba gym set up with budget of 10k. Would be a badass video. Lots of unique equipment. You can get a rep ares with 10” depth with free motion style cable arms instead of trolleys for less than $500 before shipping

@EJH-jn6mo 2 ай бұрын

Looking forward to seeing other companies iterations in 2024

@erzascralet48 4 ай бұрын

Imma need GGR to offset these massively priced reviews with a streak of budget options. Syedee has a hack squat/leg press combo on Walmart for $800 after a coupon. Also for power racks, we NEED COOPS take on the Mikolo P5R rack. You said you really want a Leg extension/leg curl combo, and that rack has a rack mounted one that sells for $250! Use it and love it, would just like your take on it

@carps_gym 4 ай бұрын

They don’t pay them. You can’t make money off Walmart so they don’t care, but honestly it’s on Walmart for a reason it’s not the same quality

@robtrahan2367 4 ай бұрын

I like this unit- though havnt tried it yet. I like the iso feature- can be easier on the lower back. Rogues leg press is an iso press. Anything else between this at $2700 and Rogues at $8500 (CAD)? Seems to be pretty beefy. I won’t buy a combo unit with only one support strut on the back.

@Myguiltyleisure 4 ай бұрын

Review them all

@HaveACrackLMACK 3 ай бұрын

What's the dimensions of this garage gym mate? Perfect size

@doseofreality100 4 ай бұрын

Look at and review Fettle Fitness equipment. Please!

@padraigfoley310 4 ай бұрын

Coop, Watson make a really nice leg extension/curl 😈

@MeepMeep88 4 ай бұрын

Most of us don't have a spare room LOL... Jeezus this thing is massive

@BreadAndGatorade 4 ай бұрын

8:00 I made a rack purchase from Bells and I should have trusted my gut when I saw the CEO photo. IMO Bells is made by people who don't lift. In the end my equipment worked out but I'm glad I didn't buy more or anything more complicated than the lat pulldown/rack.

@BackpackBernie 4 ай бұрын

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR AN ETERNITY FOR THIS THANK GOD

@LordFarrquaad 4 ай бұрын

Actually, thank Coop (and his team lol)

@BackpackBernie 4 ай бұрын

@@LordFarrquaadlmao I’m not religious so yes thank you coop. But it’s just a common expression man

@BenjaminDavisMusic 4 ай бұрын

I'm still waiting on the leg extension lol gl buddy I hope you get it soon.

@BackpackBernie 4 ай бұрын

@@BenjaminDavisMusicwell after watching this video I’m a bit more hesitant on going for it. Specifically because of the foot plates having to be loose in order to be able to get the other angles. But I am also looking for a leg extension/hamstring curl selectorized video so I’ll join you on that wait

@zachritch1948 4 ай бұрын

BOLT FITNESS OUTLAW REVIEW ITTTT

@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472 2 ай бұрын

It sucks

@MJ-rr4hd 4 ай бұрын

instead of taking the backpad...on & off...it should use a hinged system. makes thing way easier.

@michaellk2254 4 ай бұрын

Pendulum squat machine PLZZ

@AllenMadsen 4 ай бұрын

Do gym timers

@lander4890 4 ай бұрын

stray dog strength makes a 2 in 1 leg-curl leg extension

@LordFarrquaad 4 ай бұрын

I wonder what Coop looks like without the stash..

@ermeriodsassperini 4 ай бұрын

Did you just put REP plates on a BOS leg press! 😮😮

@dkmchui 12 күн бұрын

I actually do iso leg press. You can go woek on leg imbalance, and also u can go really low and stretch your glute.

@bens_lifts 4 ай бұрын

This makes me regret my Titan hack/leg press a little bit I’d like the iso leg press part of this bells one and also it looks like can actually get more depth on squat but I wouldn’t be able to justify abt 3k price

@_cfl 4 ай бұрын

Ignoring the BoS implementation issues, I would like iso. I am back into workouts after a right knee replacement last summer (osteoarthritis). Iso would make it harder for me to cheat with my left leg and it would be easy to catch unconsciously being lazy with my right leg.

@BrandonSchwartz1 4 ай бұрын

Why not just do single leg on a regular leg press?

@_cfl 4 ай бұрын

@@BrandonSchwartz1 I agree doing one leg at a time is perfectly fine. Iso is just a preference in the recovery situation because I could (a) save time doing both legs at one time and (b) get a better look at how the new leg compares to the old leg in real time. Now would I pay a lot extra for iso? No.

@zfortyounce 4 ай бұрын

Does anybody know what shoes Coop is wearing in this video?

@ermeriodsassperini 4 ай бұрын

xero shoes

@zfortyounce 4 ай бұрын

@@ermeriodsassperini Thanks, man.

@danielhewitt8 4 ай бұрын

Looks like BOS were influenced by the look of the EliteFTS Leg Press here but without the build quality. Also those foot plates in leg press mode look very flimsy for a 1500lbs weight limit

@donray2435 4 ай бұрын

Boom goes the dynamite

@whitespot54 4 ай бұрын

I hate when the lock position on the sides is a push down to lock. Gravity cause the locks to fall into the lock position

@jasonguinn6093 4 ай бұрын

Most impressive feature of this video is your range of motion in pants.

@jmagnum15 4 ай бұрын

Still no Powertec reviews. 💀

@carps_gym 4 ай бұрын

They don’t pay them

@zacharyleao2526 4 ай бұрын

I didn't know Mark Wahlberg and Will Farrell had a hack squat/leg press combo on the Market

@meisdetermined 4 ай бұрын

I know this might sound crazy but you can make any leg press “iso” by pushing with one leg and using the other as a “safety” so when one leg goes to failure the other leg is there to help get it back up.

@wb5mgr 4 ай бұрын

This thing costs enough you could easily get a nice lightly used full commercial machine in this price range.

@arthurbuccojr.3652 4 ай бұрын

Dang I'm early

@AvidStressEnjoyer 4 ай бұрын

BoS Manticore review when?

@williscarnegie5527 4 ай бұрын

I would love to see @bellsofsteel respond to this.

@BELLSOFSTEEL 4 ай бұрын

We are taking the honest feedback to the chin to improve and be competitive in this space.

@BreadAndGatorade 4 ай бұрын

It's 2024 I can not believe we (and me) are using the same leg curl/extension benches from the 50s. Someone has to come up with a better combo unit. And how does Rogue not have a curl/extension bench attachment or combo unit!!! *angry cloud yelling noises*

@JZ-xu3vg 4 ай бұрын

might as well park in the tank in there while i'm at it.

@kevinsmith5907 4 ай бұрын

Is “Garage Gym Reviews Everything” you guys too? Or just trying to take advantage of your success, same logo, way different channel but has website link to yours

@GarageGymReviews 4 ай бұрын

Yep, that's our other channel! - Coop

@aliendroneservices6621 4 ай бұрын

2:59 Unfused movement arms or sleds are not useful. Exercises should *_not_* be performed unilaterally (unless there is no other option).

@Cd11998 4 ай бұрын

Get the rogue iso 35 or go home… if you still have one after shipping and tax

@PermaVexed 4 ай бұрын

The fact this has to be fully assembled from top to bottom is a huge red flag for their stuff. If the instructions are anything like the cable tower booklet, this could be an impossible task. I’ve been turning wrenches since 4 years old and those instructions for the cable tower were some next level Chinese junk.

@FLEXjs 4 ай бұрын

Saw this when I was looking to get a leg press for my home gym and I don't see the point. It's huge and expensive and unnecessary. If you want to train one leg at a time (I don't) it's easy enough to do that by just taking one leg off the sled. I don't get it.

@madmartigan3921 2 ай бұрын

Too bad these companies won't make one with wide footplates that doesn't cost 3k.

@justincider8892 4 ай бұрын

oof. 3000 is a bit much for a normal person's garage gym.

@Bonzaniga69 4 ай бұрын

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@jjay5233 3 ай бұрын

The only benefit I see for the isolateral leg press is the wider footplate when not used as an isolateral leg press

@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472 2 ай бұрын

Wack comment

@MIDTOWNE1 4 ай бұрын

6'5 is not tall.

@brianvesta 4 ай бұрын

If your in the NBA......😂

@BELLSOFSTEEL 4 ай бұрын

Our BOS model is crying

@King-walo Ай бұрын

not confortable and makes too much noise

@smittywerbenjagermanjensen5101 4 ай бұрын

Sketchiest leg press I’ve ever seen. Would not trust my health and safety with this piece of junk.

@-Jeff222- 4 ай бұрын

A regular squat can accomplish all these things? 🤣😂🤣🇺🇸

@trollzone1 4 ай бұрын

This is safer for some people. Also easier for those with back issues.

@-Jeff222- 4 ай бұрын

@@trollzone1 Two hip surgeries and fissures throughout spine 43, I still squat. Agree though

@trollzone1 4 ай бұрын

@@-Jeff222-traditional squatting puts too much downward pressure on my disks. I like a belt squat a bit more. You’re kind of in a bad position from the hip issue.

@-Jeff222- 4 ай бұрын

@@trollzone1 I got the compressed discs too and DDD and bulges slight slips my hip can kiss my arse, power through!

@trollzone1 4 ай бұрын

@@-Jeff222-I do a lot of back exercises and it’s really mitigated a lot of my pain. Still a downward force bothers me too much. I can’t risk it with work.