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Bowflex Xtreme SE Home Gym Review

Average Reviews:
4.6 out of 5 stars

(More customer reviews)Arrived in a timely fashion.Very well packed with good assembly instructions.Well made piece of exercise equipment.I have been using the equipment for 2-1/2 weeks now and can already see the results.I absolutely despise exercise and yet find myself motivated by the quick results to keep at it even when it has been a long tiring day.I would recommend this home gym for all ages, both male and female.

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Product Description:
Whether you're tired of investing in a monthly gym membership or you just like the convenience of working out in the home, the Bowflex Xtreme SE home gym is a must-have for serious workout enthusiasts. The Xtreme SE lets you perform more than 65 gym-quality exercises, including exercises for the chest, shoulder, back, arms, abdominals, and legs--in short, everything you need to improve strength, tone, or bulk up. Resistance derives from the 210 pounds of Power Rod units, which feel as good or better than free weights but without the latter's inertia or risk of joint pain. If that's not enough resistance, you can also upgrade the Xtreme SE to 310 or 410 pounds.
The Xtreme SE is outfitted with a number of workout stations, including a lat tower with an angled lat bar for building back and shoulder muscles; an abdominal crunch shoulder harness; a three-position lower pulley/squat station for building your glutes, hamstrings, and quads; and a leg extension/curl attachment. And dedicated lifters will dig the adjustable cable and pulley system, which lets you change your resistance angle to target exercises more efficiently to certain muscle groups. Other details include five-way handgrip and ankle cuffs, an ergonomic adjustable seat with a polyurethane cushion, and a reinforced X-shaped base for maximum stability. The Xtreme SE measures 49 by 81 by 62 inches (W x H x D) and carries a seven-year limited warranty.
The Xtreme SE offers an ergonomic adjustable seat with a polyurethane cushion for added back support while exercising. Key Features:

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Manufacturer's Warranty
Bowflex machines are warranted to the original purchaser. Bowflex® home gyms limited warranties cover all defects in material or workmanship but do not cover commercial use or misuse by the consumer. The Power Rod units have a no-time-limit warranty. If you wear them out, Bowflex will replace them for free.
About Home Gyms
While offering the convenience of working out in the comfort and privacy of your own home, home gyms also allow you to focus on specific routines without having to wait in line or switch between a complex array of machines. In addition to improving strength, power, coordination, and muscular endurance, weight training can enhance weight reduction, enhance the immune and cardiovascular systems, and help prevent injuries. In general, home gym machines are compact units designed to strengthen and exercise many parts of the body. While no single home gym can provide a complete strength training solution, they are a convenient way to combine many exercises into a single unit. Some home gyms focus exclusively on upper-body workouts, while other, more advanced units focus on upper- and lower-body conditioning.

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Body Solid 150-Pound Weight Stack for use with Powerline PHG1000 Home Gym Review

Average Reviews:
3.0 out of 5 stars

(More customer reviews)However...it did NOT come with the selector pin.It comes with the main unit.Think carefully before adding this one to the PHG 1000.You will have to not use the two rubber donuts above the stack to use the pin all the way to the bottom of the weight stack.The blow up illustration, which is the only thing that comes with the main unit, does not include directions on how to add the optional stack.If you do what the illustration shows, remove the "risers," and add the plates, you will misalign the stack selector.Don't expect any help from Powerline either.I asked them for help, and the one line response I got did not solve the problem.

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Product Description:
150 lb. Weight Stack Add On Kit. 150 lb. Weight Stack Add On Kit takes the standard weight stack to a new level of performance. Fast and simple installation make this a must have for your plate load system. Includes fifteen 10 lb. plates and selector pin. For use with PHG1000 Home Gym only

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Body Solid Multi-Press Rack GPR370 Review

Average Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars

(More customer reviews)I have very good things to say about Body-Solid. I have at least five of their pieces of equipment in my home exercise regimen. Their equipment is well-designed, with the user in mind, well-built, and, though made in China, is constructed with excellent quality control. It is, as they advertised, built to last a lifetime.

I received this machine by FedEx (about 180 lbs) in two boxes. Shipping costs are a factor in shopping for price on this rack. I got free shipping. I estimate the freight would be around $100.00.

It took me about two hours to fully assemble. The good news is that I was able to assemble the entire rack with only a 3/4" socket and a 3/4 " box wrench.

I think that who ever made the assembly instructions did not talk fully with the design engineers. This is really well-designed. The picture and the instructions show the racks on the outside of the vertical supports. It works fine if you assemble it this way. However, if you assemble it this way you can only use 7 foot olympic bars. I assembled it with the racks on the inside of the vertical supports.

You have to reverse the racks so the the numbering on the racks are on the inside, and, you have to reverse the safeties. However, with the racks and safeties reversed I can comfortably use a 6 foot olympic bar for curls, in addition to a 7 foot bar for bench presses and squats.

If you can obtain this at a decent price, including shipping, then it is a fantastic bargain. It almost replaces most Smith machines, a bench press rack, a squat rack, a weight tree, and, with a bench, can be used for presses, dumbells, or, without a bench, can be used for overhead presses and jerks at failure point.

A note for mature users: I am 54, and, after fracturing both shoulders I am slowly coming back to condition. For rehab, this machine is ideal. The safeties are very secure, and, it gives you the confidence to push through the pain, and, develop the muscles you need for support while healing.

This item gets and "excellent" from me all the way around. . . .

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Product Description:
Fitness professional, coaches, and personal trainers agree that a heavy-duty rack with easy-to-use adjustments and a barbell set go a long way in the world of strength training. Freeweight training is most effective when the user feels safe enough to use heavy weight and push the envelope.

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Powerline PHG1000X Single Stack Home Gym Review

Average Reviews:
3.8 out of 5 stars

(More customer reviews)This gym is well made, solid, but comes with no weights.It's small enough that it will fit in any room - I have it in a 6x4ft area.

The instructions leave a lot to the imagination but with that said, it only took me 4 1/2 hours to put together. Make sure that you lay all the parts out and put them in order so you know which part is which before you begin.

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Product Description:
Powerline PHG1000W Home Gym. Get a total body workout from one compact machine. The PHG1000W is designed to be versatile, durable, dependable and affordable. A standout feature on this machine is the patented press arm system that functions as a chest press station and replicates the pectoral dumbbell fly. Perform numerous high pulley, low pulley and leg extension leg curl exercises in any room of your home or office. The PHG1000W fits anywhere. Take your workouts to a higher level by adding the optional 150 Lb. selectorized weight stack. The easy selector pin saves time and energy and still allows you to add standard weight plates when you want to push your limits.

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Body Solid G5S Weight Stack Home Gym Machine Review

Average Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars

(More customer reviews)Bought this from a local supplier after talking to several salesmen and doing some test drives.

This machine is not the typical, flimsy, entry-level crap you see at chain stores - it is built more like commercial gym equipment (not surprising, as Body Solid is a major commercial gym supplier) Lots of steel square tubing and 1/2" bolts here.

All exercises are connected to a single weight stack with the usual weight pin via a clever system of interconnected pulleys and cables. The mechanical advantage provided varies by station, meaning that the weight felt at a given station can be higher or lower than the actual weight stack - meaning that many exercises can offer different weights to different muscle groups without having to change the weight pin.

All settings on the machine (seat height, etc) are adjusted via spring-loaded, captured pop-pins, just like commercial equipment. As a nice touch, the seat has an integral gas cylinder that makes height adjustment easy with no wrestling with the machine. Re-configuration between exercises is kept to a minimum, and what little is required can be done in a matter of seconds. This isn't a machine that requires major setup changes between exercises, meaning more time exercising and less time futzing with the machine.

As far as exercises go, you get a solid set of basic stations (where, like a dedicated single-use machine) the intended exercise is immediately obvious: chest press, leg extensions/lifts, pectoral flies, pulldowns, forward row, weighted crunches, and a bar that can be used for lifts/bicep curls. There are also a series of secondary uses for each station where the use isn't immediately obvious (and in some cases, a little awkward) but where, admittedly, other muscle groups can be worked.

For those looking to establish a good basic weight training regimen, and where you don't have easy access to a full gym, this is a great machine that gets the job done with little to no tradeoffs involved with this being a "home" gym; it really is a very impressive bit of engineering.

The one fly in the ointment is the assembly instructions. The instructions as given are clear and comprehensive, and the hardware for assembling the machine is bagged individually per step. But the design of the machine has materially changed several times without the instructions being updated. In some cases, whole parts have been deleted (with the hardware being changed to reflect the change) in others, subassemblies (the main seat) now come pre-assembled but still have the old hardware bags, leaving surplus hardware.

I was able to suss it all out - but I also have a mechanical background. I can see how anyone hoping to just follow instructions could wind up hopelessly lost and frustrated in very short order. If you are not particularly mechanically adept, find a friend who is.

Overall, I'm very impressed with this product.

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PowerLine PPR200X Power Rack Review

Average Reviews:
4.8 out of 5 stars

(More customer reviews)I didn't get mine from Amazon (I ordered it from Jesup Gym), but I thought I'd review it here. This is a nice rack for us non-supermen that aren't moving stacks of 45's every day. I would have no fear putting 300 to 500 pounds on it, but if I were lifting much more than that, I'd probably shop for a stronger rack (maybe one day). Anyway, since there aren't really any instructions (just an exploded drawing) I'll offer my suggestions on assembly.

The way I assembled it was to put the bottom 3 pieces together first (put the feet and plastic parts on now), then add the rear uprights, then the top back piece, then a front upright and top side piece, repeat for other side, then chin bar. Snug the bolts at first, then tighten them all when it's all assembled. Get them good and tight but don't over tighten because the tubing will start to bend in with a lot of force. You'll need two 3/4" wrenches (a socket wrench and spanner work best). This worked well for me doing it by myself and took about 45 minutes including opening the boxes and laying out the parts.

This rack comes in 3 boxes and can be shipped via a regular carrier. This might be nice to know for those who don't live where a freight carrier can easily get to you. Anyway, this rack, a bench, and a 300 pound set can take you a long way. Add some dumbbells and you'll have a nice little home gym.

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Product Description:
Fire up your workouts with the PowerLine power rack, which helps weightlifters work out safely and efficiently while performing squats, military presses, and more. The power rack boasts a wide walk-in design that offers plenty of side-to-side movement for a variety of exercises, along with two heat-tempered liftoffs and two saber-style safety rods that hold up to heavy use through the years. In addition, the rack offers a total of 18 positions, helping it accommodate a ton of different heights and exercises. Whether your workout regimen includes squats, incline presses, flat bench presses, shoulder shrugs, or calf raises, the power rack makes your routine easy and safe. The rack measures 44 by 82 by 46 inches (W x H x D), weighs 136 pounds, and carries a 10-year warranty on the frame and one-year warranty on all other parts. All barbells, weights, and collars are sold separately.

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BodyCraft Galena Pro Home Gym Review

Average Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars

(More customer reviews)I have had a Galena model including the leg press add-on since 2004.It's a very solid, well-made gym.I'm 6'3" and have not had any trouble doing any of the exercises. If you're much taller than 6'3" you may find the leg extension less than satisfactory. (It just barely works for me.)All parts move with ease and without noise except for the customary clank the moment the weight stack comes back to rest after an exercise.It came with all the straps and widgets needed to do the full range of exercises.So, no other expense, other than a book I purchased to help me see other ways to use a weight machine. (The manual and exercise poster that came with my Galena didn't describe all of the various exercises that can be done with it and there's a LOT more that can be done than what they tell you. Perhaps since 2004 they've added a little more documentation?) It fits nicely into a corner of the room and looks like it belongs in a commercial gym.For the money I didn't find anything else close to this quality back in 2004. I'm quite happy with my purchase.

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Product Description:
The Bodycraft Fitness Galena Home Gym Exercise Machine is built to fit into any corner of a room, requiring much less space than traditional home gym designs. Featuring a Chest Press, Dual-Function Pec Deck, Leg Extension, Leg Curl, Lat Pull, Low Pulley Station, Abdominal Crunch, and Leg Press (optional), every major muscle group can be strengthened in a minimum amount of time. Few gyms offer the durability and wide range of exercises as the Bodycraft Fitness Galena Home Gym Exercise Machine. Pictured with optional Leg Press and stack guards.

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Body-Solid G6B Home Gym Review

Average Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars

(More customer reviews)Very well built solid home Gym.I've owned cheap exercise equipment in the past and they are a waste of money.Good basic documentation with exercise routine recommendations.It will take you a while to assemble.Took me about 8 hours by myself, if you can get someone to help that will speed up the process.Direction are good with a few minor discrepancies.I also was missing a couple minor parts, cosmetic mostly, still waiting for replacements.Purchased through home fitness.Very cooperative bunch about scheduling delivery around my schedule.

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The Body-Solid G6B Home Gym was rated a Consumer Guide® Best Buy over all the competition. Body-Solid has advanced gym technology beyond simple pressing motions. Our patented Bi-Angular® Press Arm guides you through the optimal range of motion while applying resistance from two directions. The smooth, multi-directional resistance increases muscle interaction by 25%. Now you can enjoy the benefits of Bi-Angular® Technology when doing chest presses, incline presses and shoulder presses. Its like working out with free weights.

The Body-Solid G6B Home Gym also comes with the Perfect Pec Station. Equipped with swivel arms, adjustable range of motion, and designed for both unilateral and bilateral movements, you get the maximum stretch for deep muscle toning and the most incredible upper body development possible. The leg developers SmoothGlide Bearing System combined with the self-aligning leg cuffs guide you through the most demanding leg curls and leg extensions. The G6B is jam packed with exercises. Lat pull downs, triceps presses, concentrated curls, leg adduction, leg abduction, and abdominal crunches. If youre looking for a home gym and love the feel of free weights, then youll want the consumers choice... the Body-Solid G6B Home Gym.

4½ pulleys are impact resistant fiberglass reinforced nylon with precision machined steel ball bearings.
Optional 260 lb. (118kg) weight stack available.
Easy to use, space saving, no-cable-change design.
210 lb. (95kg) selectorized weight stack.
DIMENSIONS: 85"L x 50"W x 83.5"H

INCLUDES:
Lat Bar
Revolving Straight Bar
Ankle Strap
Ab/Triceps Strap
Total Body Workout DVD
Full Size Exercise Chart

WARRANTY:
LIFETIME

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Bowflex Blaze Home Gym Review

Average Reviews:
4.8 out of 5 stars

(More customer reviews)First of all, I have the Bowflex Sport, which is the same as the Blaze just with different trim and labels, but which is being discontinued to Bowflex (however if you can find one they are cheaper than the Blaze).

Before I get into my tips, I'll give a brief review.I've had this machine for 10 months now and I am mostly pleased with it.I started out as a computer desk nerd with no strength and I've worked up to about average guy strength - I can bench about 200 bowflex pounds now, more than twice what I started at.So it works - just don't expect the miracles they advertise.The best thing about it is that is uses a pully system which makes it extremely versatile.The worst thing is the bows, which are elastic.If you can find a machine that uses pulleys like the Bowflex but has a weight stack instead of bows, that would be best, but I don't think there is one in this price range.

Now for the tips.
1.The bows work by stretching, and can get stretched out of shape like a rubber band.So make sure you tie them back with the included strap after every workout.If you mess up and stretch them out, you *could* try connecting them to the opposite hook and leaving them like that for a couple of days.I did this and it seemed to fix the issue.

2.By the same token, the resistance varies with temperature.I found this out by accident when my AC stopped working.The temp went up by 10 degrees and I was suddenly able to lift about 10% more.

3.The bows are not like physical weights.The resistance changes from easy at the beginning of the motion to hard at the end.Also I believe they are overall lighter than physical weights.

4.The weight labels on the bows don't add up mathematically.For example, 30lbs + 10lbs + 10lbs is much "lighter" than the 50lb bow.So while you are making gains you should actually increase from 45 to 30 + 10 + 10 to 30 + 10 + 10 + 5to 50 instead of jumping directly from 45 to 50.Another way to think of it in your head is that the 50lb is actually 60-ish in Bowflex units.This is also true for the jump from 25 to 30.Since there are only 2 10lbs weights I get around this by doing extra reps at 25 until I can finally do a full set at 30.You could also try raising the room temperature by about 5 degrees which should soften them up to start, and gradually increase it with each workout.

4.Despite what Dr. Bowflex says, the machine just isn't made for a cardio.I got a schwinn exercise bike to compensate for this.I immediately noticed being able to have longer workouts due to my increasing cardiovascular endurance.

5.The manual also states not to rest more than a minute between each exercise.I did this at first, but then (anecdotally) I discovered that if I rested longer in order to catch my breath, I could do more reps and make faster gains.

6.Certain exercises just don't work that well - basically anything involving legs, feet, or cardio.The supposed rows are not even worth it.Also the leg curls are very awkward. The manual does not even describe how to do them but according to an old manual I found on the net, you need to lie halfway on the leg station seat and halfway on the bench (the opposite exercise - I forget the name - let's call it "leg raise" - does work rather well though). Finally the leg press might be worth it after you upgrade to 310 or 410 pounds, but at 210 even someone completely out of shape might find them wanting - mainly because your legs are the strongest part of your body, even on a sedentary person.On top of this it is hard to get the leg press strap to stay in place when you are first getting into position.

7. In my case there were some exercises that hurt my joints.I've never had joint injuries that I know if, so it may just be my body shape.I'm pretty sure I did them correctly.However, in the manual it lists the muscle groups of each motion.Instead of trying exercises that hurt, I picked others that would exercise the same groups.

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Product Description:
The Bowflex Blaze Home Gym with Power Rod Technology is a serious piece of fitness equipment. If you're searching for a way to look and feel better, the Blaze will give you fast results, with just 20 minutes a day, three times a week. The Blaze offers over 60 gym-quality exercises that work all your muscle groups, and with 210 pounds of Power Rod resistance (upgradable to 310 or 410 pounds) this device offers plenty of room for strength-training growth.

The Blaze allows for more than 60 exercises and offers 210 pounds of Power Rod resistance. Feature Details:

Multiple Machines in One Device
The Blaze home gym is similar to having a whole resistance training gym tucked right into your den. Bowflex's lat tower with angled lat bar helps build back and shoulder muscles quickly, and the lower pulley/squat station enables you to do squats and build your glutes, hamstrings and quads. In addition, the Blaze is equipped with a leg extension/leg curl attachment that helps develop strong, muscular legs, and the sliding seat rail allows you to perform aerobic rowing and leg presses to improve your cardiovascular health. And instead of different handles for every exercise, Bowflex has designed triple-function handgrips and ankle cuffs with multiple cable/pulley positions that encourage custom workouts. But if custom workouts isn't your cup of tea, Bowflex also includes a workout placard that steps you through the famous Bowflex 20-minute workout.
Power Rod Technology
Bowflex Power Rods give you resistance, or weight, that feels as good as or better than free weight lifting -- but without the inertia or risk of joint pain that is almost always associated with free weight strength training. Power Rod units are precisely manufactured under the highest quality control measures, then sheathed and tested four separate times to ensure quality and durability. Bowflex is convinced that the Power Rod units are so strong that you simply can't wear them out. You can flex them repeatedly, but they won't lose their resistance or break. In fact, they're so strong, Bowflex has given the Power Rods a no-time-limit warranty. If you can wear the Power Rods out, Bowflex will replace them for free.
The Key to a Better Body
strength training is when you perform exercises with resistance to build muscle strength. Strength training is not running on a treadmill, riding a stationary bike, or using a ski or rider machine. Although these types of aerobic machines use "resistance" to increase cardiovascular workout intensity, it is still not the same as strength training. strength training is, essentially, weight lifting. But don't be discouraged; you don't have to get bulky muscles if you don't want to. With Bowflex Blaze you can shape and sculpt your muscles to make your body look the way you want. It just takes persistence and dedication.
Why does strength training work better than aerobics for getting fit and losing fat? Because the more muscles you have on your body, the higher your metabolism rate, and the more calories you burn. Muscle also creates the shape of your body -- muscle is what makes you move, it's what gives you energy and strength. Of course, this doesn't mean you should abandon your aerobic exercise -- cardiovascular exercise is necessary for a healthy body -- but the combination of aerobic and strength training will help you achieve your fitness goals. Muscle acts as your body's fat burners. It's the stuff that makes you active and makes you burn calories. If you want to lose fat, you need to strength train with the Bowflex Blaze to add muscles, burn calories, and look fantastic.
What's in the Box?
Bowflex Blaze home gym, lat bar, leg extension/leg curl attachments, triple-function handgrips and ankle cuffs, 20-minute workout placard, and owner's manual/fitness guide.
Manufacturer's Warranty
Five-year limited warranty on commercial quality construction and lifetime warranty on Power Rods

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Marcy MWM980 150-Pound Stack Gym and Shroud Review

Average Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars

(More customer reviews)I picked this gym up at Dunhams sports for $249.00 and it is worth every cent!I've been a user of free weights for almost 30 years and the marcy gym will give the workout your looking for.FYI, I am 6'5", 200 lbs and have a job in heavy construction as well as being very athletic.

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Product Description:
The Marcy Home Gym (model MWM980) with 150 pounds of vinyl coated weight stack offers a compact footprint for home strength training. It features a heavy duty 14 gauge steel tube frame construction with a durable powder coated finish, dual function press arm that performs check pressing and pec fly exercises, high and low pulley stations, and over sized foam roller pads add comfort while performing leg exercises. All cables are rated at a 2,000-pound tensile strength.
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Powertec L-SC Leverage Squat / Calf Review

Average Reviews:
4.5 out of 5 stars

(More customer reviews)Very happy with this product! Walking around like a sore stick man today, and those of you that do squats know what Im talking about. :) Very sturdy, easy to assemble, but I need to quantify. At a minimum you will need a decent wrench set and prefferably a 1/2 in ratchet with SAE sockets. 3/8 ths would work but these are some BIG bolts on this thing! Another person is absolutely neccessary for one small part, but not a bruiser needed, wife or kid or girlfriend can do it. As far as the excercise, its wonderful! Im too old, 53 to be playing with as heavy of weights as I need for free squats anymore. I can do them, but I worry about an injury and healing time now. I loaded this bear up with 360 pounds and got busy, knocking out a couple of sets of eight....Smooth, felt very secure, confidence helped me to push myself harder than I can anymore with free squats. Did calves also; no problem here, but went heavy enough, that I may put a towel or something between me and the pads, for extra cushion until the pads get broken in a bit. Great machine, will let me do things I always wanted to beable to do at home. If you want a big chest, back or arms, and I mean truly big, You MUST do squats, they are the foundation for any truly serious bodybuilder.

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Product Description:
The squat has always been the best lower body exercise around, but until the development of the Powertec L-SQ leverage squat machine, it's been difficult and a little dangerous. The leverage squat machine, by contrast, duplicates the precise pattern of the squat, but employs a lever arm rather than a bar. Thus, you receive the natural plate resistance of the free weight, but with the control and safety of a machine. The L-SQ also offers a footplate set at a comfortable angle, letting you take all the stress off the knees and lower back. And thanks to the start/stop handle, the exercise will always begin and end in the top position. Also ideal for working the calves, the L-SQ measures 48 by 60 by 60 inches (W x H x D), weighs 188 pounds, and carries the following warranties: lifetime on the frame, two years on component parts (such as bearings and spring pins), and one year on pads and grips. All plates are sold separately.
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Manufacturer's Warranty
Frame - lifetime, component parts - two years, pads and grips - one year

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Body Solid EXM1500S Single Stack Home Gym Review

Average Reviews:
4.6 out of 5 stars

(More customer reviews)During High School and in the military, I did a lot of weight training.Ok, I'm not 16 nor 21 anymore.I'm now in my 40's and am an active cyclist, and skier.I bought this machine based upon the Consumer Reports write ups (it was rated number one) so my wife and I can quickly and easily do some strength training.My key requirements were size, Lat and Leg exercises and Durability/Quality.Only way to review this is to break it down a bit:

Assembly:A lot of parts, Directions are passable, but not great.Biggest problem I had was determining which bolt for which hole.It took a good 4 hours to assemble, and I'm pretty good at this kind of stuff.

Customer Support:Had a plate break in shipping, and it took under 2 minutes to get to a human being. (you deal with body solid directly for support.)He made note that a plate was broken and asked me to finish assembly and give him a call back, to make sure I didn't need anything else.I finished up, and had no other issues.Called back to his direct extenision and he drop shipped the plate from the warehouse.I'd say that was great service.

Exercises:
Leg Exercises - Leg lift for Quads is great.The standing one legged hamstring curl, took a bit to get used to but given the small size of the machine, I'll take it.
Bench Press - Very smooth, and you get two hand positions, one for more inner pec and the other for more outer.Downside is that the start position is a little far back, but now that I think about it, I may have the bench arm on backwards. Doh!
Lats/Back - This is where I believe this machine earns it keep.It provides a Lat pulldown, and a seated row position.This was key to me and it performs as expected.(note I'm using this for toning and not body building.A 160 pound stack works for me.)
Shoulders/Arms - The curl bar thats included does has a static handle, so its not good for curls.You will need to purchase a bar that has rotating handles.Since I use dumbbells for these exercises, it didn't matter much.I'm ordering a single rotating curl bar, so my wife can add some exercises.

Overall, I'd say its a great value for someone who wants a smaller in home machine to cover a lot of exercies, and wants to add strength training to their workout.If your looking to get 'Pumped Up', you'd be better with Free weights or a Gym membership.I looked for a used one, but they didn't last very long and had a pretty high resale value.I am certainly happy with my purchase, and now need to flip that bench press attachment around.

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Body Solid EXM1500S Home Gym When the leading consumer reporting magazines were searching for the number 1 Best Buy in the home gym category, they found it in the EXM1500S. It has all the features you need for a complete toning, trimming and strength training program at home. In just 20 minutes a day, 3 times a week, you can trim down and firm up in your own home, on your own schedule. Forget the gym membership dues, long lines and that locker room smell. Using the EXM1500S will lead you to a healthier lifestyle, save you time and save you money. This gym is centered on a 160 Lb. weight stack, adjustable in 10 Lb. increments, stacked neatly without plates and bars scattered about. Simply insert a pin and begin. While sitting on the firm, oversized adjustable seat pad you can start by grabbing the multi grip press arm and work on your chest and shoulders, then wrap your legs over the comfortable foam rollers to rip through a set of thigh burning leg extensions. Now, take hold of the Ab Strap and crunch your way to a washboard stomach. Spin around and reach for the Lat Bar and work your shoulders and upper back. Using the Straight Bar on the multi purpose Low Pulley you can perform seated rows, biceps curls, wrist curls, upright rows, shrugs and more. Other exercises include triceps press down, standing leg curl, bent over row, inner and outer thigh, one arm cable curl and standing calf raise. The EXM1500S gives you more for your money than any other home gym on the market. Includes Lifetime Warranty on Everything. Forever. Period.

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Body Solid EXM4000S Triple Stack Home Gym Review

Average Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars

(More customer reviews)The EXM4000s gym is an excellent product.The structure is extremely solid and the motions are fluid.The service from Body Solid is outstanding and I do not make this statement lightly.All of my questions were timely answered and they were proactive in my interactions with Amazon.Assembly is required for this product so be ready to dedicate some time and patience and have a friend available to help.There are instructions but not directions.By that I mean that there are diagrams and inventory lists but no step by step instructions.One word of advice, do not put on any pulleys until you are ready to install the cables.You will enjoy this product.

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Body Solid EXM4000S Home Gym The Body Solid EXM4000S is designed for those who demand the ultimate gym package. It offers an enormous range of upper and lower body exercises for maximum muscular strength, total body conditioning and superior endurance. Up to four people can work out simultaneously with the optional Leg Press Calf Press Station. It fits comfortably against a wall or on display in the center of the room. The exercise stations are fed by three 210 Lb. steel alloy weight stacks and a fourth weight stack comes with the Optional Leg Press Station. Unique features include a Bench Press with kick assist lever for complete pre-stretch and full range of motion, seat pads with automatic hydraulic adjustments, easy access pop pin adjustments from the seated positions, and DuraFirm pads with lower lumbar support. Comes complete with weight stack shrouds for safety, 2" x 4" mainframe to eliminate torsional flex, Perfect Pec Station with range limiters and an advanced articulating handle design for the feel of a true dumbbell workout and a tough, durable powder coat finish. Includes fully padded Lat Bar, Revolving Straight Bar, Balanced Triceps V Bar, Utility Strap and comfortably padded Ab Triceps Strap.

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Total Gym 3000 Home Gym Review

Average Reviews:
4.5 out of 5 stars

(More customer reviews)OK, I bought a used total gym 3000 for 100.00 a year ago.I have used it on a regular basis ever since.The unit has gotten a little noiser, and is not nearly as easy to put away as they would have you believe.However, it *does* work you out well.It is easy to use, and effective.Maybe the body rail is better (it would be nice to have something wall mounted!) BUT - this is a review of the total gym 3000.I have lost weight, gained muscle and never hurt myself.Does everything it says it will do.Certainly not a ripoff IF you use it.

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Want to tone your entire body without buying a space-hogging fitness machine? Turn to the Total Gym 3000 exercise platform, a mid-range workout device that helps you strengthen and sculpt every major muscle group in your body using a single glide board and a few handy attachments. The Total Gym 3000 works by making you lift a percentage of your body weight against gravity, creating a smooth and fluid resistance. As your strength and conditioning improve, you increase the total resistance by boosting the incline, thus increasing the body weight lifted in the exercise. The Total Gym 3000 not only works your upper body, but also your lower body, abdominals, and even your cardiovascular system. And by reducing body fat and increasing the proportion of lean muscle mass in your body, the strength training effectively turns up the thermostat so that your body burns calories constantly.

The Total Gym 3000 comes with a wing attachment for toning various back and arm muscles.The Total Gym 3000 is equipped with an upgraded cable and pulley system, along with such accessories as a standard squat stand for working your quads and calves and a wing attachment for toning various back and arm muscles. Combined, the accessories and glide board support up to 300 pounds, letting users with a variety of body types work on strength and stability. Other features include steel handles, chrome upper rails, and support for more than 60 exercises. The Total Gym 300 comes with three exercise aids: the Start It Up! workout DVD; the 6-8 Minute Workout DVD, which includes 12 work-along workouts for men and women pressed for time; and an at-a-glance wall chart that demonstrates 35 exercises. And when you're done working out, the unit folds up for easy storage. The Total Gym 300 measures 19 by 43 by 90 inches (W x H x D) unfolded and 19 by 9 by 51 inches folded.
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Total Gym made its initial mark in rehabilitation centers, where its main focus was aiding people recovering from physical injuries and obstacles. The device is the perfect rehabilitation tool for several reasons: the smooth, gliding motion is easy on the joints; the various height levels accommodate every fitness level; and the padded glide board provides excellent support for the back. After years of success in the rehabilitation field, the product's inventors introduced the product to Chuck Norris 30 years ago. Norris--who calls it his "lean, mean exercise machine"--still uses the Total Gym today as his primary home fitness device. Christie Brinkley has also been a devoted user for more than 10 years, and uses it to stay lean and fit even through two children and a hectic schedule.

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Bowflex PR1000 Home Gym Review

Average Reviews:
4.2 out of 5 stars

(More customer reviews)This just arrived today. Took about 2 hours to assemble, but it's pretty easy. I almost bought this from another site, because they were going to assemble it (would've been 200 extra dollars for that) and I am very glad I did it myself.

This unit is extremely sturdy and well put together. I was a bit nervous to buy this because I have young kids I did not want to trash it. Believe me, they couldn't! This is far too well-designed and durable.

Worked out for about an hour, and I love it. Lots of exercises you can do (both muscular and cardio) and you can really feel it.

As others have noted on other models, I can see how the weights (200 lbs) might not be enough, but I am not looking to become the Incredible Hulk. This unit is perfect to stay fit and not let those holiday meals get the upper hand.

I really recommend this to anyone who wants to work at home and does not want to be bored with the same old routine (treadmill, stationary bike, etc.)

Great job, Bowflex!

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The Bowflex PR1000 home gym is a great way to strengthen your muscles and add a bit of cardio training to the mix with over 30 strength exercises and a built-in rowing station. With up to 210 pounds of Power Rod resistance, this versatile machine helps work the abs, arms, chest, back, shoulders, and lower body. It includes triple-function hand grips for lat pull-down, a horizontal bench press, and four-inch upholstered roller cushions for leg extension and leg curl exercises. The rowing machine rail also folds when you're done with your workout
The PR1000 utilizes Bowflex's patented Power Rods, which provide resistance, or weight, that feels as good as or better than free weights--but without the inertia or risk of joint pain usually associated with free weights. You can hook one, two, three, four or all of your Power Rod units to the cable pulley system and go from as little as 5 pounds all the way up to 210 pounds of resistance.
They're precisely manufactured from a high-tech composite material under the highest quality control measures, then sheathed and tested 4 separate times to ensure quality and durability. The Power Rod units are so strong, you can flex them repeatedly but you won't be able to wear them out.
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Manufacturer's Warranty
Frame - one year; Rods - five years; Parts - 60 days

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Marcy 100-Pound Single Stack Home Gym Review

Average Reviews:
3.0 out of 5 stars

(More customer reviews)In general, it is a quite good gym. Took me about 3 hours to assemble with my 3-year-old son (so, it may take less time for you). Assembly is quite straight-forward.

The gym is relatively well-made, even though some of the welds could be done better. Seems like it will last for several years. Not sure about the padding, though.

There are few weaknesses. First of all, I didn't expect that 100-lb stack is so little. I am using all of the weight for many exercises and there is no way to add more weight. So, if you are not female, look for higher-weight gyms or the ones that can be expanded. Impex will not ship any more weight to you even if it is possible to add them. They just say "NO".

Another problem is with the lower cable. Firstly, if you do exercises in which you do not sit on the machine, it will lean back and may flip if you don't have a wall behind it. So, you need to step on the small flaps on the front part of the lower-front part of the frame. This, however, creates another problem. Due to design, the cable, if pulled vertically or at a low angle (and most exercises require just that) the cable will be constantly rubbing against the leg developer and I am afraid that in addition to the black marks on the leg developer the rubber on the cable will be gone soon.
After that, the metal cable will be rubbing against the leg developer.

A minor problem is that the weights are not numbered. Therefore, you need to count when you set your desired weight or just use trial-and-error approach. In addition, setting the weight is done from the back, not the side, which is quite inconvenient if it stands next to the wall (you would need about 1 ft distance from the wall).

Overall, I would buy at least the one with the heavier weight stack if I could.

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The Marcy MWM-1509 Home Gym features a 100 lb selectorized weight stack allowing the user to exercise all major muscles groups in a compact space saving design and it has durable 14 gauge steel tubing construction with two-tone painted powder coat finish.

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BodyCraft Xpress Pro Leg Press Attachment Review

Average Reviews:
4.0 out of 5 stars

(More customer reviews)I bought the Bodycraft Xpress Pro...a wonderful piece of equipment. The pulley cable arms are ingenious! I also bought the leg press attachment.It too is top quality.But for $550-600, the leg press (and calf extension) is fairly ineffective at developing your lower body...e.g., quads and gluts...especially if you're used to doing squats.You also don't work your lower back.The press essentially isolates your quads...which will BURN...but not really develop them attractively like squats can. You also miss out on working your 'core'. So...save your money and find another way to do work your legs/core.I do them with the seated row station (per their exercise chart)...which works OK, but not as good as free weight squats.

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Boost the versatility of your XPress Pro home gym with this optional leg press attachment. The accessory, which features heavy-gauge steel tubing, is designed for overall leg development and maximum comfort, with a seat back that adjusts to fit any size user. Once you've attached the leg press, you'll enjoy up to 400 pounds of resistance, enough for all but the strongest users.

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