The Powertec Levergym Chin Up - Dip Assist Machine Review

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2 жыл бұрын

In this video, I un-box, assemble, and review the Powertec Chin Up / Pull Up - Dip Assistance Machine and show a hack that I think improves the Pull-Up function of the machine.
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@TheMuleman76 23 сағат бұрын

I'm glad i saw this. Being 6'5, this may not work. I need to find one to try first. But being over 40 a machine like this would help me a ton. 😊

@machine_gun_jesus4059 2 жыл бұрын

I finally took the plunge and purchased this on sale. Thanks for the hack regarding the blocks/grips. It made a HUGE difference. Love the channel, as I am a Powertec fan, as well.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear and thank you! This machine is pretty rare in home gyms, so I greatly appreciate knowing the hack helped you.

@Dragon-Slay3r Жыл бұрын

Who hacked the router?

@Useruytrw 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Coach you just keep improving with every video and equipment keeps getting better. This machine is a keeper for sure👍Stay Blessed and healthy

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, BbB! Same to you!

@Vigilant2020 10 ай бұрын

Excellent review. Thank you for crisp quality content.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 10 ай бұрын

Really appreciate it. Thank you!

@TheCarterHomeGym 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and creative hack, as always!

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Carter! I appreciate it!

@MelloHubb 7 ай бұрын

Thinking about buying this man and had to come check out your reviews beforehand! Top tier review as always

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! If you do get it, I highly recommend the pull up bar hack I showed in this video.

@TheChris403 Ай бұрын

Good review. Thank you.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@DesignBuildLift 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I had the space for this. Looks awesome! Great video!

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! If I had to guess, you’ll figure out a way to add something similar to this to your Power Rack. 😆 😉 🙌

@freemyspine 2 жыл бұрын

Just one of the most likeable guys on KZfaq. Period. Thank you Sir! Super informative and you always touch on all the key points. One question it doesn't look like the dip handles are adjustable. By any chance have you come up with a hack for that? Thank you!

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! They are not adjustable and I have not come up with a hack. It would be awesome if they were adjustable. During the winter, when I spend more time in that gym, I hope I can come up with something that doesn’t require welding.

@rickalbrich4140 2 жыл бұрын

Great information

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@LukesGarageGym 2 жыл бұрын

HAHAHA “oh that’s nice” lol bro I felt this. Nice piece here. For sure as we age it’s something we will need more of. 30 is solid for pull ups too man!

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

lol! I’ve taken over most of the house, so she also has a love / hate relationship with all this stuff. Our wives have to put up with a lot 😂 I’m far from 30 nowadays. On a real good day, I’d like to get 20.

@LukesGarageGym 2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews 😂😂😂 Same. And hey I’m right there with you lol

@fcocara 2 жыл бұрын

It would be cool if you do more workout videos at your garage gym, thanks for the content

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! This summer, I may try to document the program I am doing now. I hope it’s helpful to see the different pieces of equipment in action, which was one of the main goals in my DC Series.

@Dragon-Slay3r Жыл бұрын

This is where the magnifting spectacle came from the weight of the back machine and it ended up on the gamesmaster but atleast that shook the boat 😂

@mattp4079 2 жыл бұрын

Been using versa-grips for pull-ups as my grip strength maxes out before biceps. The Angles90 looks like a more ergonomic option, going to try them or gymnast rings.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

I have the cobra grips and I’ll use them from time-to-time. However, I like the greater freedom of movement the Angles offer over fixed bars.

@thebodybeatdownDiTi 2 жыл бұрын

Gave ya a shoutout towards the end of my latest chest workout video. Just wanted to show appreciation.

@coreypeavy 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review, hey I could use some of those collars lol

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😂😂😂

@babygiantbarbell1014 2 жыл бұрын

I’m over here happy with my sets of 8 pull-ups lol. Hey atleast the next time someone tells you “when pigs fly” you can point em my way!

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

😂 😂 😂

@kevingodwin7297 10 ай бұрын

👍 Great Hacks! Do you still have the chin-up machine on Craigslist? I just made room for it in my gym and noticed you have no link to it anymore. Thx.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! No, I sold this about 10 months ago, it was just a bit too big for the Bonus Room above the garage.

@knpo22 2 жыл бұрын

If you're using the knee pad handles for chest presses, forward is great, reverse, I use an adjustable roller seat. That gives me the proper amount of range of motion and resistance that I was looking for. I would have bought this unit just for those exercises and prefer to use it that way over the attachment accessory on the lever gym.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear from someone who has this piece of equipment. I am glad to hear you like the pushdown exercises.

@knpo22 2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews I've had this unit for 7 years. Still too old and fat to use it for what it was designed for, but I get a lot of chest and triceps benefits from it. Try an adjustable stool, chair or bench for the reverse press. You can load this unit with a lot more weight than the lever gym accessory like I mentioned and it is considerably sturdier than the other version. You and I have a lot of similar likes in equipment. I like going from the lever gym to the chest/tricep presses on this machine to the Titan fly machine. Great focused workout for chest.

@knpo22 2 жыл бұрын

I use a Adjustable Hydraulic Rolling Swivel Salon Stool Chair I bought from Amazon. The angle of the legs fit right up against the unit so it won't move.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

@@knpo22 that 400 pound weight capacity definitely makes for a more sturdy piece than the 200 pound weight capacity of the attachments. Thanks so much!

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

@@knpo22 very cool. I like it!

@thebodybeatdownDiTi 2 жыл бұрын

good review. yeah its kind of a niche machine and it seems its a tad on the smaller side trying to keep in home friendly. Over all not bad i guess if you're really building a "complete" home gym where you basically have everything..Good job and glad to see Ms HGHR in the video,even if it was her backside lol..Have a good day!!

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael! Yeah, a few of the commercial ones I’ve used have 2-3 steps leading to the pull-up bars…I would’ve had to cut a hole in the roof for one of those 😂

@thebodybeatdownDiTi 2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews hey..maybe one day "IF" you build a building for your gym you can go all out with the full size ones..im sure Ms HGHR would whoop you if you put a hole in the ceiling LOL!! Keep up the good work!!

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

@@thebodybeatdownDiTi lol! Believe me, I have thought about a building if I continue to do this.

@thebodybeatdownDiTi 2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews that could be epic..you seem to go all out with your love for equipment I bet you would really make a nice gym if given the chance..I look forward to the day..

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

@@thebodybeatdownDiTi thanks so much, Michael. Yeah, I truly love bodybuilding, home gym equipment, etc. We shall see.

@esrujan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. BTW, you were referring to another channel "Mrs Home Gym Hacks and Reviews". I cannot find that on my searches. Can you please point me to that channel? Thanks.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Mrs. HGHR is my wife. She is at the end of the video…she doesn’t have a channel.

@leftwinger764 2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Hi Hacky, this isn't my thing, I just hate lifting body weight, assisted or not 😃 and do you want to record Mrs. HGHR in reverse next time?! thanks in advance 😉

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

@@leftwinger764 Hey, LW! Yeah, this definitely is not a machine for everyone. I’m also more of a machine / bar / plate type lifter. I think this is Mrs. HGHRs third time appearing in a video. On rare occasions, she faces the camera…like in my review for the Ultimate Row Handle.

@leftwinger764 2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviewsthen i have missed it. I will look at it. Thanks

@highschoolbullieskennel1461 Жыл бұрын

How big is that room?

@HomeGymHacksandReviews Жыл бұрын

11’ x 22’ and the highest part of the ceiling is 8’.

@highschoolbullieskennel1461 Жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews a guy wants to sell me one for 200. He's an hour away. I'm also 6'4". You think it will be ok for a tall person?

@HomeGymHacksandReviews Жыл бұрын

@@highschoolbullieskennel1461 that’s a good price. 6’4” is probably pushing it.

@briand5047 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't know Monica B was still active in the fitness world.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

It was some years ago, but still about 10 years after HS. (I’m trying not to date myself 😂)

@briand5047 2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews I thought you meant more recently. I remember being at the Night of Champions in NYC in the 1990s. She placed 4th. Thought the crowd was going to riot. A crowd favorite, for sure.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

@@briand5047 this was a show she hosted (after her competition days). It’s where I met Phil Heath (before any of his Olympia wins) and Gunter Schlierkamp. You’ve been in the game for a while to recognize the name Monica Brant…not to mention see her compete! That’s awesome! 🙌

@briand5047 2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Yeah. I haven't been at a contest in years. Might go to the Tampa Pro next year. Isn't far for me.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

@@briand5047 very cool! It’s worth it just to go to the expo and get a bunch of free stuff 😂

@MEAT-BASED-VEGAN 2 жыл бұрын

Home Gym Equipment

@coreypeavy Жыл бұрын

Send me some of those collars, let me know the cost if you’re will to.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews Жыл бұрын

These are not the collars you want on a barbell. They are really kind of a pain because the screw comes out if you twist too far then the screw needs to be threaded back through.

@coreypeavy Жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews oh I’m not using them for barbells, I have other attachments or machines I could use them on.

@leftwinger764 2 жыл бұрын

the woman's not-so-enthusiastic attitude to new gear is so recognizable. Is the foam at your mouth with enthusiasm, you dance with joy and you pee in your pants of excitement, they casually say 'it's ok' 😡

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

If I could get my wife to like lifting as much as she likes running, I’d be in good shape 😂

@leftwinger764 2 жыл бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews believe it or not: same here! 😃

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 жыл бұрын

@@leftwinger764 lol! I tried to run with her on her birthday and made it about a 1/4 mile…nope…not for me. 😂