Showing posts with label gym. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gym. Show all posts

11/17/2010

Body Solid GCBT380 Cam Series Bicep Tricep Machine Review

Body Solid GCBT380 Cam Series Bicep Tricep MachineThis used to be my favorite machine at the gym and I was continually annoyed by people lining up to use it, stressing me out and shortening my rep cycle. Now I've got the machine at home and I couldn't be happier.

This is a solid, sturdy, gym-quality machine.

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Product Description:
Body Solid Biceps & Triceps Machine. Bulging biceps and triceps are yours to develop with this intelligent dual function design. Raise or lower the adjustable seat for proper positioning and then rest your arms on the over stuffed support pad. Positioned at a 30 angle for precise biomechanical movement, the thoughtful combination of 2" x 2" and 2" x 4" supportive steel blends structural integrity with comfort. Pull the jumbo pop pin to lower the lifting arm and grab hold of the rotating v bar handle to blast out a burning set of arm curls. Now adjust the lifting arm upward and lock it in for an exhilarating triceps workout. Once again, Body Solid brings you two functions for the price of one. Weight post is 1" in diameter. Weight Plates, Collar and Olympic Adapter sleeve optional

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11/05/2010

BodyCraft Xpress Pro Leg Press Attachment Review

BodyCraft Xpress Pro Leg Press AttachmentI 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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Product Description:
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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10/14/2010

BodyCraft Galena Pro Home Gym Review

BodyCraft Galena Pro Home GymI 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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