Thanks a lot for reviewing the NORD-EX, we are glad to hear that you like it that much!

Would love to see Ben Patrick or Mr. Infinity come on the show to do a home gym set up for various levels of ATG and their favorite products

A number of machines like this coming out soon. Would love to see this compared to similar machines from The Tib Bar Guy and BaseBlocks.

The Tib Bar Guy nordic bench allows for *full-range of motion* nordic regressions through 9 incline angles. Please review it!

I’ve had the privilege of extensively testing an early production unit of the Nord-Ex for the past 3 months, and this review by Coop really hits the nail on the head. This is a fantastic piece of equipment and worth every penny for any serious gym enthusiast. I can see a lot of comments regarding the price, and while I understand this may be out of many people’s budget, I do think you need to deeply consider the build quality and longevity of a piece of equipment in your assessment. One of the cheaper knockoffs available may be lower in initial purchase price, but the inferior materials and build quality will result in a product that is unstable and unsafe after a few years (or less - ref: see the review of the TBG Nordic in one of the comments below!) In my progression to a full Nordic journey, I actually used bands that easily fit over the foot support and then my shoulders to provide additional support and an additional level of regression that wasn’t mentioned in this video. I personally feel the Nord-Ex’s regression is much more effective for progression to a full Nordic curl than some of the cheaper alternatives in the market that basically feature a knee-elevated incline Nordic as a means to progress. While the incline Nordic may be a useful supporting exercise, nothing beats training the Nordic in the true flat plane of motion and focusing on your exact weak points/sticking points of the movement with banded support, isometric holds, and slow eccentrics (lowering) to a given set point paired with explosive concentrics. The best comparison would be with a powerlifter and the bench press, while the incline bench is a good supporting movement, their focus to progress will always be the flat bench, and from there, partials, board presses, floor presses, or use of equipment such as the Slingshot to target specific weaknesses within the exact primary movement. Here is a really informative video by @NsimaInyang that demonstrates the full range of regressions and progressions available and touches on some of the carryover the Nordic curl can have as an exercise to sports like BJJ: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gr2WpK5pkt2Vemg.html I’ve also noticed that with almost all of the cheaper models, the users’ toes seem to hang off the end of the foot plate during usage. This really concerns me, as one of the key cues I used on my Nordic progression journey was to really focus on pushing through the toes during the eccentric portion of the movement. I also use my Nord-Ex for a lot more than Nordics and back extensions. This also works for side bends, reverse glute raises, incline dumbbell laterals, preacher curls, incline dumbbell rows… I even use the handles for dips! I love my Nord-Ex, and the Nordic curl and back extension combo has become a key part of my daily fitness routine. This is a rugged, quality piece of equipment built to last. As the famous quote states, ‘quality is remembered long after price is forgotten’.

Expensive as hell,.. but man, why I. The heck has no one done this before... This seems like a brilliant concept with simple execution and so much less space. I would buy one of these made out of trash materials just to have the option of these movements at home without commuting the floorspace.

Would love to see a review of Freak Athlete Nordic Hyperextension.

Great review. Never thought I'd want a Nordic machine because you can adapt many existing gym tools to that purpose. Your review may have changed that. Takes up less floor space than my back extension station and does double duty so it is on the Christmas wish list now...

Excellent review. Thanks Coop!

Love the hands on review!!

I love ATG, so my training also includes Nordic Curls and Back Extensions. $1000 ($850 after discount) is a lot to swallow. A Nordstick and a $150 hyper extension go a long way. But can you please compare this to the new "The Nordic Back Extension Machine" from "The Tib Bar Guy" (TBG). It's $500 after a $150 discount and appears to have nearly the exact same feature set as the "Nord-ex".

You make good content Coop! Looking forward to the day that I can get one of these nordics.

I’m reeaaally hoping you can review and compare the Nordic Back Extension from @thetibbarguy and this one. I’m pretty sure I know the answer of quality comparison that this one will be nicer, but as a budget friendly option I’d LOVE to know your thoughts on the Tib Bar Guy’s one!!

Please review the Tib Bar Guy's nordic back extension machine. At $500 after the discount, seems like a no brainer over this.

Freak Athletic's 4 in 1? What do you think about that

Would also like to see a comparison or review with the Tib Bar Guy’s machine as well!

I’ll be picking this up in October

The tibbarguy has a much cheaper version that would be nice to see reviewed. Thanks Coop.

We would like to invite anyone who wants to see the NORD-EX in person and test it, we will be at the Idea Fit Show in the LA Convention Center, ext week July 14-15, booth 707

I just got the Nord-ex. When I ordered it, I did not get any emails with an order confirmation or order number. However, the Nord-ex arrived 3 days later. It is a very well built machine with very high quality parts. The only complaints are that the pads should be significantly farther apart for better comfort (it can be uncomfortable if you are male and not very careful). Also, I am 6 feet tall and when I do the back extensions, I have to set it a the lowest setting. That works very well for me but I am not sure that shorter users would be able to find a suitable setting.

Review the Freak Athlete Nordic Hyper! Then do a side by side review and maybe include the Bells of Steel Hammer 2.0

Tib bar guys also released one of these. Nice to see competition in it! Cant justify the price though, Can just get a Nordstick and a Valor back extension

make the foot rest rotatable, put the foam roller up, make the bar of the support pad significantly longer and you could use the thing for chest supported rows, having something relatively close to those supported t-bar row things they have in commercial gyms (for no extra cost) would be awesome

Very cool. My mind gets to turning. Looks like 3 or 4 more adjustments and you could have a hip thrust and sisy squat. Sell some additional attarments snd you could make a reverse hyper, ghd. To the workshop i go!

Looks like Freak Athlete's Nordic Hyper is available for pre-order right now, so if there's any sorta "Coop VIP advanced access" situation, then I think it is begging for a comparison. At first glance, the Freak Athlete seems more versatile, but perhaps less primo, but I am eager to see what the verdict is after a good ol' Coop diagnostic.

Given the quality the saying buy once cry once is applicable here. Seems like a good overall value especially if the rest of your home gym is top like rep or rogue.

I would like a review of The Tib Bar Guy for comparison. Also, I’d like to see how stable/comfortable it is for side bends. Thanks!

I'd still love to see a full review of the Frankenhyper from the home gym!

Any thoughts on the nordic + back extension + GHD piece that Freak Athlete just announced today?

So this makes me want to ask about the Base Blocks version of this, I don't think it's out yet but I think it is set up to do both Nordics and Back Bends. Also would love to see y'all review the Baseblocks line.

I agree with 100% it is a little pricey, however it's really built. well. I would consider it, but I would also be willing to go a less expensive route as well. I like Mercedes, but a Lexus can get the job done too. Thanks for the content.

PSA: if you watch the video of Mr. Infinity doing an explosive nordic on this bench, you'll see that the back comes off slightly from the ground. However, page 22 of their instruction manual (available on the shogunsports site) says: "ADJUSTING THE LENGTH CAN ALSO HELP WITH MINOR ROCKING MOTION CAUSED WHEN PERFORMING EXPLOSIVE NORDICS." From the diagrams, it looks like the height of the handles when flat are designed to match the height of the base, so when you extend the pad out on a nordic, it essentially lengthens the entire base.

I had a play with this product at a trade show and was really impressed. Quality vs price is spot on with free shipping and 15% discount meaning actual product price is more like $650. I think Tib Bar Guys "cheap" bench is $500 plus shipping and that's only on a limited run discount so... I know which one I'd choose!

Great review as always. Coop, please help us get that extra discount!! Thank you.

Only $400 right now. Def copping!!!

ShreddedDad’s channel showed this off doing some reverse hypers as well. Not meant for it but you could get another use for this with some of the benefits of a traditional RH (not all like spinal traction but still, if you don’t have a RH this could be a good bonus)

The Tip Bar Guy has almost the exact same thing, might not be as high of quality build, but has all the same features and functions. it is Nordic, with progression, and it is a back extension. Plus this one can be used as a full bench or a small or compact Nordic piece of equipment as well. About $600 with no discount.

Coop, can you stand this unit on it's end for easy storage when not in use? That's a feature you've discussed was missing from units like the Freak Athlete. Interested if it stores away easily.

Freak athlete Nordic hyper review please

can you do a review on the Freak Athlete Nordic Hyperextension

It does look like a solid piece of equipment, but at $1000 I would go with the cheaper option. That's a very expensive premium price for what it does.

Can you do a comparison with this and the TIB BAR GUY version of this? I really want to get one, but don't know what one to get.

Would love to see a summary review of large medicine balls!

Hi Coop…PLEASE let me know the thin, tall lights in the background? I want one….please let me know!! Thank you

Hey Coop, Can you please in the next few months do a review on abdominal machines. Both commercial and home gym style No one has done one and I want to get something, either plate or cable loaded that works

Hey Coop! Can you please review the baseblocks nordic plus?

This feels like a home gym product with a commercial gym price. Footprint looks nice. Multiple exercise capabilities looks nice. But 4X the price of the freak athlete Nordic with only 1 more exercise is a bit ridiculous. This product looks to be in a similar category as the Rogue westside scout reverse hyper and should be priced like that. Once this thing crossed over the $600 shipped threshold, it’s no longer a deal.

I want this so bad!

Received mine today! Overall the quality is exactly what Coop says in the video - very premium. I did notice that they changed the logo on the side. No more “Mr. 1nFiN1ty” logo. Now it’s a (much nicer) Shogun logo all by itself. I wonder what happened? My only complaint is this thing DOES NOT stand up for storage very reliably. Coop doesn’t claim it does, but they do show it standing upon its own for a second. The unit is too heavy on one side (the pad side) making it a bit shaky, so that kind of sucks. Other than that, it’s a great piece of equipment!

Try the shogun sled too !!! I want to hear about it

Hey Coop, can you do a review if The Tib Bar Guy's "The Nordic Back Extension Machine" It is essentially this, but it has been out for a few months and it only costs 350 bucks less than the Shogun one here. Edit: I'd also like to see what coops thoughts are on the methods of regression. Shogunsports keeps saying "True Nordic Progression", but I think the method of regression used by TheTibBarGuy's product - allowing for full range of motion and focussing the regressions on trainging the extended knee angle rather than partial rom reps is a better approach.

Freak athlete hyperextension plz

Is there anyway to do any ab work with this? I love the product!

How does this compare to the Base Blocks Nordic Plus?

I have a GHD, is there a benefit to adding a Nordic? It seems very similar. I also have a reverse hyper.

Great review! Question: If you could only fit one more machine in your home gym would recommend the Nordic-EX or the Rogue Donkey or the BodyKore dual leg ext/curl machine. I already have a quality Functional Trainer and dumbells and free weights. Looking to provide more options for glute and leg workouts. Appreciate your advice.

Thanks for this review. Can you try out the Nordic Pro by the Tib Bar Guy? I know that one will not come close to quality to the Nord-Ex by Shogun, but it would be helpful to know if the Tib Bar Guy's Nordic Pro gets the job done in terms incremental nordic curl progression.

what's your opinion about The Nordic Back Extension Machine from Tib Bar Guy?

This looks amazing! Does it store in an upright vertical position? Would be great to put it up against the wall and out of the way when not using it.

so what is the best affordable option for nordic with a good size kick plate, since you need a kick plate on nordics

You said the back plate and the leg roller pads are narrow, can you do side bends or is it to narrow for that?

The tib bar guy makes one for $650

I just finished assembling the tib bar guy version. Every part of it is scratched and the pad is ripped. The mechanisms to switch are rough and it’s missing pieces. Going to return it and get this instead. Thanks Coop

Please, Please, Please Review (The Tib Bar Guy Nordic Back Extension Machine V2)

Doe's anyone know the name or brand of that revolving grip specialty barbell in the left behind Coop @ 0:53????

Coop how do i get the 150 discount. I want to order this now

I bought one a couple of weeks ago, wish I could have went with the Garage Gyms discount but $150 off is good. Glad Coop liked it so much as it makes me feel better about my purchase..

Can you do a (new) hierarchy of some of the nice to have extras in a new home gym? Once you have a rack and plates and some attachments, what are the things you use almost every week that set apart your gym setup?

This actually looks pretty good, now please do a review on the force usa g10 functional trainer.

Can you use for back decompression like a Teeter DEX 2?

does it stand up? can we store it vertically?

What about the full size freak athlete version that also does 90° back extensions. Wish this did that 🤔

Please explain your FreeMotion dual pulley customization 😅

It looks like your feet go under the unit in hyperextension mode. Any problems there if I wear size 14 shoes?

Please review the BC Thruster 3.0, it's a combo Nordic and hip thruster. I have it and personally really like it but would love to get your take!

This VS Freak Athlete Nordic HyperExtension?

can those handles be used for anything else?

Boom goes the dynamite

Tried to buy one and they don't ship outside the US, shame.

Looks like a 3 in 1 to me. Try using it as a standing curl machine. Let me know if it works.

With price in mind, this or the Bells of Steel Reverse Hammer?

I think they could have made this do preachers with a few minor modifications as well.

Need some more intensity in the "hey there it's Coop from garage gym reviews"

1,000 bucks. You can keep it. Better and cheaper alternatives.

Coop out here taking his shirt right out of the package and throwing it on. Fold lines brotha!

That Nordic regression looks like it makes you bend awkwardly at the waist to land your chest on the pad.

Can you ship one down to NZ?

can you do dips with it?

Any try buying this with HSA/FSA card? Show you can purchase that way as well.

Love to see this vs the freak athlete version. I got the freak athlete version and it’s so complicated to put together, instructions suck, and the Nordic is worthless. I bought for the 45 degree hyper but very disappointed as a few of these genotypes have come out lately and seem a bit better put together

You do nordics like me. (You can almost do em)

= l would love something this for home BUT is it worth it and are there better ones ❓

How much does the Atlantis Hyper Extension run? When I go to the site, it wants me to submit for a quote.

I'm surprised you like this piece of machinery at all there's no knurling on it.

Nope, too much adjusting…. Yes I’m that guy! I passed on the BFE Isolator and bought a stand-alone leg curl, extension machine because I could never see myself removing and attaching and adjusting….. I’m actually looking at the Vulcan Kraaken instead of this

Can it store upright?

A Sissy Squat is missing in this Machine than it would be a no brainer

Does it store well upright?

Buy me one

Why not just get a GHD?