Power-Lift Rotating Glute Ham Bench

[GamecockLifter]

Any thoughts on this GHD? How much would you guys pay for this? I think I can get it for $550, which seems like an awesome deal. Would need to drive about 90 minutes for it.

[Cleveland33]

some people don't like the roller pads, other don't mind them - but that might impact what people want to pay but that price sounds in line. First google search has a reseller asking $949

[a7stringkilla]

Ive had both fixed, and rotating GHDs, and I believe rotating pads make the movement more efficient. The only way to make a fixed pad perform like a rotating pad, is if you rubbed butter on the front of your thighs.

Some say that a rotating pad makes the movement easier, and it could, but to keep that from happening, just stop before your knees make contact with the knee support pads and itll keep constant tension.

I have that PL GHD, and its a keeper.

[GamecockLifter]

Ive had both fixed, and rotating GHDs, and I believe rotating pads make the movement more efficient. The only way to make a fixed pad perform like a rotating pad, is if you rubbed butter on the front of your thighs.

Some say that a rotating pad makes the movement easier, and it could, but to keep that from happening, just stop before your knees make contact with the knee support pads and itll keep constant tension.

I have that PL GHD, and its a keeper.

Thanks - good to know. Do you think that's a fair price for a used one, IYO?

[urbanlifter]

They have it priced fairly, going rate for commercial GHD's from what I have seen is between $500-$600.

[FunkymonkAW]

We have the fixed pad version at my gym. I like it a lot, I just wish it had rollers.

[Domicron]

Ive had both fixed, and rotating GHDs, and I believe rotating pads make the movement more efficient. The only way to make a fixed pad perform like a rotating pad, is if you rubbed butter on the front of your thighs.

good thing my GHD has rollers, as i typically lift at night; while i normally butter myself in the mornings

[c00nc4t]

I have pretty much that exact same Power Lift GHD. It's a beast...super, super heavy duty and stable as a rock. Another huge benefit to me is the footprint is a good deal smaller than other similar GHDs (probably doesn't need as much length to be stable due to how heavy the steel is) which is perfect for a home gym where space is at a premium. It's the only high-quality GHD I could find that would fit in my space. As for the roller pads, that's personal preference. I like 'em.

$550 is a fair price. That's about what I paid for mine.

[GamecockLifter]

I have pretty much that exact same Power Lift GHD. It's a beast...super, super heavy duty and stable as a rock. Another huge benefit to me is the footprint is a good deal smaller than other similar GHDs (probably doesn't need as much length to be stable due to how heavy the steel is) which is perfect for a home gym where space is at a premium. It's the only high-quality GHD I could find that would fit in my space. As for the roller pads, that's personal preference. I like 'em.

$550 is a fair price. That's about what I paid for mine.

Great feedback. Thanks, man. I noticed in the picture the footprint looked to be much smaller.

[aloosecannon]

There was a roller pad Power Lift GHD on CL here a couple years back. Asking price was $600. I don't know if the seller got the asking price or not but $600 seemed fair to me at the time. If I had the space, I would've bought it.

[c00nc4t]

Great feedback. Thanks, man. I noticed in the picture the footprint looked to be much smaller.

Yeah I just checked, the Power Lift is 57.5" in length. For comparison, the Rogue Abram is 73". Huge difference if you're in a tight space.

[a7stringkilla]

Its 5 feet long, and 3 feet wide in the front.

[a7stringkilla]

DOM! NO!! Never, ever put butter on in the morning, only the evening. Dont you remember what happened to Kramer?!?!

[Domicron]

DOM! NO!! Never, ever put butter on in the morning, only the evening. Dont you remember what happened to Kramer?!?!

damn, good call. maybe i've just gotten complacent since i don't have any fat friends who would try to eat me...

[jdforsy]

I have the fixed pad version. Picked mine up for $400 but it's worth more. It's 7 gauge and built like a tank. $550 seems totally reasonable

[Hardgains88]

I think the debate over roller or fixed is a bit over hyped. I have fixed pad, like ot, but would trade my Abrams old school rogue for that piwer lift all day long. It will be plenty tough and when its not you use weight or bands, its that simple

[C123C]

I used the PL GHD with roller extensively for years. I now have the Rogue Abrams 2.0 GHD at home. The roller does make the movement a lot easier for me but that's fine too and you can always add resistance. I like the Rogue's swing arm adjustment much better but that's about it. The PL has longer handles which really help sometimes, the Rogue's are almost unusable in comparison. I'd jump on the PL for that price. I'd swap mine for sure. Don't think I don't love my Rogue 2.0 but the PL is just a better unit minus the swing arm.

[matrix563]

I paid 550 for mine too lol

the best part is, you can get a fixed pad from powerlift. the frame is the same. so you could try out which you prefer. not sure what you would do with the extra piece you didn't like lol

its so heavy you can use the front for dips, not sure about weighted, but it supported me very easily.


Id love to try the combo ghd reverse hyper powerlift has out now.

[GamecockLifter]

Really appreciate the info, gents. I'm picking it up today. Getting it for $540 plus the guy is throwing in some smaller stuff for free since I'm making the drive. Not sure what that will include.

Will share pics once I get it in the garage.

[Domicron]

i love when they throw stuff in for free.

last time that happened i picked up my Ivanko haul and the guy threw in the collars. he listed described them as 2.5lb collars so i figured they were the COTs; nice but not super exciting. turns out they were the COC 2.5 so i was thrilled

[GamecockLifter]

Thanks again, gents. Got her home safe and sound.

https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...post1513962101

[c00nc4t]

Thanks again, gents. Got her home safe and sound.

https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...post1513962101

Awesome, looks just like mine but with the newer larger footplate, which is a nice improvement. What a fantastic space you have too!

Random question, do you do Olympic lifts on that platform or mostly just deadlifts and whatnot?