Powertec Workbench Multi System (Yellow)

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With a vivid, staggeringly bright yellow accent hue, this multi-gym is sure to make a statement in any location it is placed in. It lacks a couple minor changes, as does the model prior to that, but by-and-large these changes don’t have much impact the overall function of the unit.

This is a heavy and bulky unit designed to support up to 500lbs of resistance, so it isn't a good choice for small home fitness spaces. The Bowflex uses power rods instead of weight plates, and its standard resistance is 210lbs, upgradeable to 310lbs or 410lbs. You can’t squat or calf raise, you can’t do full ROM pulldowns (you either won’t get the stretch or you won’t come down all the way), and it gets harder to line up under the pressing arms the taller you get. I’m going to split this review into two different reviews – one for the tower component of the WorkBench ( WB-LST) and one for the adjustable bench.I’d probably make sure you have some weight on those storage horns before you actually do the pull-ups. The upright adjustable bar catches on the Olympic Bench features two-sided bar catches, it allows users to utilize the back of the rack section for power exercises such as Squats. The Powertec home gym is one of three multi-seat systems we reviewed and is capable of enabling three people to use it at once.

Exercise variety is virtually unlimited and the cable moves through the pulley system very smoothly delivering consistent tension with no catching or dragging. Yeah my rep adjustable bench won’t work then, I guess I should I should wait for the LS with the newer bench to pop up in Craigslist. The front of the tower features an adjustable roller pad for the knees for performing lat pulldowns. These arms are adjustable to allow for shoulder presses, incline bench press, flat bench press, or a very low setting just for getting the arms out of the way when using the machine for cable work. To see how hard you're working, and to track your progress when exercising, consider using one of the best fitness trackers.

The weight limit is 500lbs on its press and squat lever arms, 400lbs on its lat lever, and 100lbs for crunches. Increased Lateral Exercise Options: The additional inner-lat pulling handles allow you to unlock, access, and take advantage of additional exercises. The bench is only remotely stable when attached to the WorkBench frame, but leaving it attached makes lining the bench under the pressing handles impossible. The Lever arms have built-in safety stops that allow users to train to exhaustion without the use of a spotter. Many people have noticed their suitability for home gyms too-because of course, they combine all potential home-gym fixtures (treadmills, cross-trainers, rowing machines, benches), into one machine- you save a lot of space, and you achieve the same goals.

The Powertec adjustable bench that I have is no good for pressing at my height, but a standard bench cannot be pushed close enough to the machine to work well either.It’s an excellent cable station – very compact really, and smooth, but I’d rather have a system that was 100% useful. The bench has 9 horizontal positions, and 9 vertical positions, including decline, flat, and 7 incline positions. The handles that are mounted on the bench for doing leg extensions feel like they are about to be ripped clear of the frame during each rep. After testing this product with a number of members from the BestReviews team (of varying ages), 8/10 users agreed that this was the most comfortable model of gym/exercise equipment they've used. Maintenance-Free: There are no cables or pulleys included in this product, meaning you won't have to worry about rusting and constant need for lubrication of working parts.

Pulley System; and it will even give you access to the Hammer Strength-style, iso-lateral pressing movements. This fitness station can be used by three people simultaneously, and another perk is that the footprint will remain the same. This survey consisted of 79 users, 10% of whom were aged 18-21, 25% were aged 22-28, 25% were aged 28-35, 10% aged 36-42, 20% aged 43-55, and 10% aged 56 and over. This bench can be used as an optional attachment to the Power Rack, Half Rack or Roller Smith for multiple added exercises. This system is very smooth, offers very consistent tension throughout the full range, and can handle an adequate 300-pounds.Jennifer Christensen has written for many newspapers and magazines and has broadcast experience in television and radio. To put all that another way, if you’re a total newbie who just wants a machine that can mimic a row of commercial gym machines in your home for not a lot of money, then you’ll probably be very happy with the WorkBench.