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@karatohongkongcat
@karatohongkongcat 3 сағат бұрын
Hey brother great review been looking at the GPR 400 cause my ceiling isn’t that tall this unit would be perfect! I live in Plainfield, where are you at in Illinois?
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym 49 минут бұрын
@@karatohongkongcat Bro that 80 inch height is perfect!! I am like 50 minutes from you south
@futbol1972
@futbol1972 9 сағат бұрын
I been told on the lat pull downs the ROM is limmited:( and you have to lean back to get a good stretch. Also since the the throlleys don't stick out like a standalone lat pull down does then your pulling down at an angle instead of vertical😢
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym 9 сағат бұрын
I’ve had good experiences!
@alexzavala5207
@alexzavala5207 20 сағат бұрын
Incredible review bro those pieces you added were just amazing and I might consider adding them to my gym. Thanks for the recommendation. 💯👍👊
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym 20 сағат бұрын
my man!!! you got it! appreciate you!
@killerkhatiby009
@killerkhatiby009 21 сағат бұрын
Love Matt Porter's work but I'm not 100% seeing the utility of this exact setup 🤔. That cable tower you're using already has a height adjustable pulley with dual pulleys to allow you to switch between a 2:1 or 1:1 ratio, so can't you just do a lat pulldown by using that spreader plate to combine the two pulleys (to use it in 1:1 ratio mode) and putting the pulley in the top position without the extra attachment that Matt made? You could also then attach a leg-holder attachment directly to the upright instead of using a seat belt since the cable isn't in the way like it is with the setup shown in the video. This is basically what I do on my all-in-one functional trainer + rack combo unit and it works great. I do have to put my bench in decline and sit on the lowered head because the highest pulley position on my rack isn't quite high enough and I'm a little tall, but it works great otherwise and if you're shorter or have a taller rack/cable setup you wouldn't even have to do that, or you just sit on the floor if you don't have a decline bench. Not trying to be a hater or anything, maybe I'm missing something obvious that makes a big difference 🤷‍♂.
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym 20 сағат бұрын
@@killerkhatiby009 to preach its own brother. everyone has a preference
@fwiffo42
@fwiffo42 Күн бұрын
Matt’s such a cool guy! He helped me finish up adding functional trainer-like features to my Bells of Steel Lat Tower. Now I can do cable flies, tricep push downs, and other movements with a 2:1 ratio per handle.
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym 23 сағат бұрын
bro that’s what’s up!!! He’s doing such great things!!
@bigk2080
@bigk2080 Күн бұрын
Who makes that cable tower?
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym 23 сағат бұрын
Get RXd!
@balboa0621
@balboa0621 Күн бұрын
Bells of Steel needs to hire that guy. I would totally buy those designs, but I'm not sure I trust the build on a diy piece
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym Күн бұрын
yeah! I didn’t mention my measurements were off so when he sent the scraps we had to find a way to make it work 🤣 his real design is 1000x better lol
@balboa0621
@balboa0621 18 сағат бұрын
@@LukesGarageGym Just watched a video from homegymcon. Apparently BoS did! They are collaborating on his designs and bringing commercials versions to market.
@ryokan9120
@ryokan9120 Күн бұрын
Hi, if I'm bench pressing 160 lbs with a straight bar, will I need to reduce the weight when I switch to this Swiss bar? I'm seeing inconsistent information. Some people say you can go heavier because it's easier and others are saying you need to go lighter because the Swiss bar is harder to press than a straight bar. Now I'm not sure if I should buy it because my ego is going to take a massive dent if I have to reduce the weight.
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym Күн бұрын
So a camber bar has a deeper stretch, but I’ve done similar weight to what my barbell bench is. I don’t think you’ll have issues.
@ryokan9120
@ryokan9120 Күн бұрын
@@LukesGarageGym Thank you for replying! Do you think using the flat non-cambered version will enable me to bench press heavier weights than the cambered version?.
@HomeGymHacksandReviews
@HomeGymHacksandReviews Күн бұрын
Very cool, LGG!
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym Күн бұрын
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews such a great addition!
@HomeGymHacksandReviews
@HomeGymHacksandReviews Күн бұрын
@@LukesGarageGym I also got to give a shoutout to Porter and Force 6.
@NoFate247
@NoFate247 Күн бұрын
Porter is awesome🎉
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym Күн бұрын
he is!!
@-Cristian_12
@-Cristian_12 Күн бұрын
I was thinking of doing the same with my Rep Athena, to add a foot extension I have lying around.
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym Күн бұрын
@@-Cristian_12 sweet idea!! I saw someone do that on the facebook group!
@Eccles_basement_gym
@Eccles_basement_gym Күн бұрын
Porter has some cool stuff. If it would be a little refined looks wise itd be fantastic
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym Күн бұрын
@@Eccles_basement_gym he does! We are going to tweak mine and do more content on it down the line!
@Porterphysed
@Porterphysed Күн бұрын
You keep saying custom these were scrap parts to just get a proof of concept. It was supposed to work like a crane to adjust starting height
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym Күн бұрын
Make sure to like and subscribe and comment to support my content! Checkout my boy Matt’s products in the description and support him!👊
@Jayrod28
@Jayrod28 2 күн бұрын
Great review buddy!! If you got h8ers you're doing well😊💪🏽😎
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym 2 күн бұрын
thanks my brother!!! and amen!! Trying to block them out and keep pushing!!😎
@derp6632
@derp6632 2 күн бұрын
review the body-solid GPR400! 3x3, 11ga for an amazing price!
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym 2 күн бұрын
@@derp6632 I actually just did a tour of their headquarters and did that at home gym con in my vidoes too!!
@alexzavala5207
@alexzavala5207 4 күн бұрын
Solid video man. It was very informative and gave your perspective on the gym equipment was really good. 💯👊
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym 4 күн бұрын
@@alexzavala5207 that’s my bro Alex👊👊👊👊
@highstax_xylophones
@highstax_xylophones 4 күн бұрын
Great review
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym 4 күн бұрын
@@highstax_xylophones thanks man!!! appreciate you!
@briand5047
@briand5047 4 күн бұрын
The adjustable foot plate is a good idea to get a good angle to match what someone is sitting on. I'm sure other companies will copy that. Good video,
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym 4 күн бұрын
@@briand5047 I agree! Really never seen anything like it! Thanks for stopping by my brotha!!
@bigk2080
@bigk2080 4 күн бұрын
I love how you have all of them 😂That's freaking awesome 😂
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym 4 күн бұрын
LOL my whole gym is power racks essentially 🤣🤣🤣
@HomeGymHacksandReviews
@HomeGymHacksandReviews 4 күн бұрын
Very cool comparing the 3. This will certainly be helpful for anyone deciding between the models.
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym 4 күн бұрын
Yeah man! I get a lot of questions about them too!
@derp6632
@derp6632 2 күн бұрын
check out the 3x3 11ga body-solid GPR400!! much better quality for about the same money. Also a 35 year old USA company with lifetime warranty. I have the GPR400 and it's awesome. Customer support is also great.
@killerkhatiby009
@killerkhatiby009 4 күн бұрын
Any chance you'll be able to review the re-released Keppi Bench 5000 anytime soon? Really want to see how good it is! They've got a coupon code (8KTHZZ6ZCQ85) that brings the price to $270 right now which is crazy when it's got features and specs comparable to benches that cost $600 or more!
@killerkhatiby009
@killerkhatiby009 4 күн бұрын
Luke, not sure if you are aware, but Major Fitness uses non-standard 70mm x 50mm uprights on almost all of their racks which means finding any attachments outside of what they sell will be very difficult. They call it 2" x 3" when it's really more like 2.75" x 2", so the size is off and the orientation is flipped compared to a standard 2" x 3" and thus they are not compatible at all. If they have everything you would ever need then they are a decent option and the customer service I've heard is pretty good, but IMO most people would be better off going with something else with more standard 2" x 2" (50mm x 50mm) uprights if you're wanting a budget rack so you have a lot more attachment compatibility and can use ecosystems like Titan's T-2 and Rep PR-1000 series. Mikolo is the best brand I've found that typically has similar products and prices to Major Fitness but uses standard sizing much more often. Mikolo also offers a lifetime warranty on their racks compared to just 1-year with Major Fitness. Just seems like a slightly better option most of the time although there are some pros and cons to each when comparing similar products 1 to 1.
@NoFate247
@NoFate247 4 күн бұрын
Sweet!!!
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym 4 күн бұрын
RACKS ON RACKS BABYYY
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym 4 күн бұрын
Appreciate you supporting the page by using my link in the description when you buy from Major Fitness! Are these racks something you’d ever consider?
@derp6632
@derp6632 2 күн бұрын
I did but found the body-solid to be much higher quality from a 35 year old company based in the USA. 3x3 11ga power rack for the price of these 3x2 and 2x2s. Lifetime warranty from a 35 year old company.
@kiroman911
@kiroman911 5 күн бұрын
I was appreciate reviews from dudes who lift. Thanks bro
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym 5 күн бұрын
well aren’t you a ray of sunshine
@MegaCm123456
@MegaCm123456 6 күн бұрын
Why are the increments so goofy on this kettlebell? +4, +8, +5, +10, +5 That's crazy! Why not just go +5 every step? Why this nonsense?
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym 6 күн бұрын
There’s a reason they are going bankrupt lol
@c---R
@c---R 6 күн бұрын
Hey brotha great video. Are you able to line up a bench and do incline chest flyes with it?
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym 6 күн бұрын
thanks bro! And not sure if you can, I still need to see!
@wushah
@wushah 7 күн бұрын
Is the cable system more like the Ares 2.0 compared to Rogue's pulley system?
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym 7 күн бұрын
Seems like it. Just your standard 2:1 ratio set up
@wushah
@wushah 7 күн бұрын
@@LukesGarageGym with Ares, the cable actually runs from the bottom; whereas with Vesta, it circulates from the top. That has implications for devices like jammer arms. If you don’t want to mix the cable and the jammer arms, you either have to drop the jammers to the ground and keep them extended out or take them off. With Ares, you can push the jammers all the way up, keep them extended out, and use the cable up and down without interference. They should make that change.
@fabiolas4
@fabiolas4 7 күн бұрын
Not a bad looking piece! I use my jammer arms for front side and rear delts and slide them up and down to work other body parts.
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym 7 күн бұрын
That’s a solid move to get those movements in!!
@justinbell8086
@justinbell8086 7 күн бұрын
Does either of the pulleys go low enough to do seated rows on the ground? Do they go high enough to do lat pull downs while sitting on a bench?
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym 7 күн бұрын
Yes and yes! If you are taller than 6’2, you will have to lean back or do them on the ground for lat pulldowns though
@NoFate247
@NoFate247 7 күн бұрын
Working those deathstar delts!!!
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym 7 күн бұрын
KABOOM BABY!
@user-qk8yk7km1n
@user-qk8yk7km1n 8 күн бұрын
Total waste of money
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym 8 күн бұрын
Okay? thanks for coming by and wasting your time watching 👊
@928guy
@928guy 8 күн бұрын
I have the Rep Fitness Helios Squat Barbell, I wouldn't be surprised if they were the same squat barbell. The dimensions are exact, cerakote finish as well, completely identical. Just the end caps are different. Great review 👍👍
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym 8 күн бұрын
Oooo I need to look that up! thanks bro! I really like this bar!
@ksmooth1973
@ksmooth1973 8 күн бұрын
They are nice and I liked my power blocks but never liked the feel of them and you cant do certain exercises, like a chest pullover on a bench etc
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym 8 күн бұрын
Yeah the block form is definitely unique!
@ksmooth1973
@ksmooth1973 7 күн бұрын
@@LukesGarageGym Like i said they are great just not comfortable for me
@451
@451 9 күн бұрын
does the way the lower pulley is pitched change the feel of the movement?
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym 9 күн бұрын
it does feel like the cable isn’t as smooth
@JCTEAM60
@JCTEAM60 9 күн бұрын
This is a solution looking for a problem. What a waste of money!
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym 9 күн бұрын
Not sure what to tell you man 🤷
@TheCarterHomeGym
@TheCarterHomeGym 10 күн бұрын
Cool piece! Is there a way to set it up for chest flys?
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym 10 күн бұрын
@@TheCarterHomeGym I gotta see if I can set it up!!
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym 10 күн бұрын
@@TheCarterHomeGym I feel like there’s a way!
@dylano7242
@dylano7242 11 күн бұрын
Look for used. I found not this brand but tuff stuff brand for $20. Used gym equipment even name brand looses so much value.
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym 11 күн бұрын
Yeah it’s tough! You get some scores on there sometimes.
@michaelb7436
@michaelb7436 12 күн бұрын
This review sealed the deal for me. Just ordered the whole package!! (With 310lb weights, not the full package with dumbells)
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym 12 күн бұрын
heck yeah! Stoked for you man!b
@Shape_Is_Overrated
@Shape_Is_Overrated 12 күн бұрын
What type of rack is featured in this video?
@LukesGarageGym
@LukesGarageGym 12 күн бұрын
Vesta fitness 2 in 1 rack and major fitness plmo3