Best Leverage Squat..no I Didnt Search

[TheSheepdog]

O.k. so i didnt search, but anyway
i do mainly free weights, i love free weights, but im interested in getting a squat leverage machine to help build my legs before my next pro-qualifier...which is the best Bodysolid, Powertech.....which one?

by the way i can squat pretty heavy 315 for 20 + reps so i need a machine thats going to hold up...thanks, i'll rep when i can

[FaceThePain]

http://www.splatmagazine.com/powertec/super_gym.htm

[7digits]

i can only comment on the Bodysolid because I have one. I like it.

[TheSheepdog]

thanks reps

why do you like it, ive been looking at one
pros-
cons-

[TheSheepdog]

http://www.splatmagazine.com/powertec/super_gym.htm

all i need is the leverage squat...comments, pros and cons...but thanks
reps

[booger_dee]

I got an original model Powertec LS. 10 plates and it's scary. Wobbles. 14 gauge steel on the 3X3 center tube. From what you're squatting I'd look for something with at least 11 gauge.

I've made some equipment with 14 gauge and the welded tube tore off the attachment. Weld was stronger than the steel.

[TheSheepdog]

ok so dont get a powertech ls, thanks reps

btw if powertech is a 14 gauge and it wobbles, i would definitely need something higher then a 14 right...when the numbers go lower is it stronger or when the numbers go higher

[7digits]

thanks reps

why do you like it, ive been looking at one
pros-
cons-

i like because it has a good range of motion. i can go pretty low like in a barbell squat without having a bar digging into my neck. are you buying the single unit? i have the the leverage gym from B/S and it came with it. i just don't like doing calves on it. but it is also great to do shoulder shrugs.

[TheSheepdog]

yes, im going to get the single unit

[7digits]

how much is it? i payed $1838.00cnd for the whole gym. and it came with 200lbs of weight.

[booger_dee]

ok so dont get a powertech ls, thanks reps

btw if powertech is a 14 gauge and it wobbles, i would definitely need something higher then a 14 right...when the numbers go lower is it stronger or when the numbers go higher

The lower the number the thicker the steel is making it less likely to flex or tear. 11 gauge is about 1/8". Here's a chart.

http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/units/scales/sheetmetal.html

Another thing about my Powertec LS. It isn't exactly square. Maybe the Chinese didn't know about squares back then. More likely they didn't have welding jigs. And the nuts and bolts seem to be grade 2. No pillow blocks or bearings on the pivot. Just bronze bushings and a big bolt. Guess that's why the equipment is so cheap. But I did see a later model that had some pressed pillow blocks.

I've modified mine to do what I want it to do. But I don't load up with anything over 6 plates anymore. Too old and joints get too sore.

[TheSheepdog]

thanks thats great info

[TheSheepdog]

so what do you think..11 gauge

http://www.newyorkbarbells.tv/pro91305.html