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[alexthaman]

Post #392, page 14. That's the linear bearing press. I assume it's similar on the pivot press.

thanks mech, i have looked at these pictures before. Yes, I assume the pivot press looks like this. Looks like there is not any picture of the actual pivot press!

[HealthNutMD]

Hey healthnut, i really like your thread and cant wait to see pics of your new place. I want to add an Atlantis pivot press to my home gym someday, i know you said you have a modified footplate, what size is it? Did you have any other parts modified on it? When you will be all set up, could you post some pics of that particular unit? I dont know if there are any on this thread but i could not find any! Thanks for all the great work put into this study on fitness equipment!

There are pictures of the modified footplate on the Atlantis Pivot press in this thread, but I'm not sure where at the moment. If you look thru this thread, you will find them.

I plan to take some videos and pictures of the new house and new gym setup in about 6- 8 weeks. There is just too much going on in terms of painting, etc. Besides, I'd like to have the Panatta Equipment and also the 3 new Power-Lift pieces installed before taking videos and pics. Its a huge place: I have so much work left to do.

The Panatta order is paid in full and is in the process of being packed in the 40 ft container. It will take a month to arrive from Italy to the port here. I will have the container brought to me and unloaded. Goalder will then pick up the machines and deliver them. The machines should clear customs and arrive to my house at the end of August.

I've asked them to take photos of the equipment. Hopefully I'll be able to share some photos next week.

Either way I'll posts pictures. I'll also ship those tricep attchments out to evryone who wants them. I'll post photos of those when they arrive at the end of August.

Again, when I get a chance, I'll go over the list of items I'll sell. I'm fairly certain I'll be selling all of the ones I mentioned on the previous page. There are 15 machines in total coming, and you can never have enough room, or space between machines (10 Panatta, 2 David, 3 Power-Lift). Goalder is supposed to bring the David machines next week.

Its also going to be hard to justify keeping 4 preacher curl machines: Power Lift Selectorized, Hammer plate loaded, Atlantis Plate loaded, and Strive Plate loaded.

[HealthNutMD]

By the way, I'd reccomend having the extra side plates on the Atlantis pivot press centered, not flush with top or bottom... go with them 'centered' (like how I had the extra side plates on the footplate mounted on the 40 degree leg press).

[alexthaman]

By the way, I'd reccomend having the extra side plates on the Atlantis pivot press centered, not flush with top or bottom... go with them 'centered' (like how I had the extra side plates on the footplate mounted on the 40 degree leg press).

thanks, i'll remember this for when i'll pull the trigger on the order for the Atlantis pieces in a few months.

[OutKlast]

thanks mech, i have looked at these pictures before. Yes, I assume the pivot press looks like this. Looks like there is not any picture of the actual pivot press!

There are pictures of the modified footplate on the Atlantis Pivot press in this thread, but I'm not sure where at the moment. If you look thru this thread, you will find them.

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[darkfact]

I like the design of that atlantis way better than my cybex squat press. The middle lever has too much bulk on the cybex making calf raises nearly impossible unless you do them super wide.

[HealthNutMD]

Goalder was here again yesterday. Dropped off the David machines.

Pec Dec and Rowing Torso (reverse pec Dec)

Machines are absolutely mint.

Now power lift called and wants to deliver at the end of the month.


I need about 10 paychecks right now. Hope I can pay the balance. This new place and the move is too much money at one time.

Anyway, trying to make that happen without a delay.


The people in the panatta group were able to see some private photos of their items. Well one person could not see their machines, but they tried to show some pictures.

Look forward to getting those people who wanted the tricep attachements photos when they arrive at the end of August. It takes a full month for the boat to arrive.

If they have some pictures I'm allowed to share earlier, I will.

As of now they are particular about having informal pictures taken in the warehouse loading area.

Anyway, I have to get power lift paid. They are supposed to bring those three pieces around August 1st.

Goalder is going to pick up the panatta items from my house as soon as possible-- I'm hoping end of August, but I'd say the first or second week of Sept is most realistic. He said he'd make an effort to pick them up as soon as possible and promises a quick turnaround time.

As far as the tricep attachments, if everything clears customs, they should be ready to ship out last week in August.

[alexthaman]

I like the design of that atlantis way better than my cybex squat press. The middle lever has too much bulk on the cybex making calf raises nearly impossible unless you do them super wide.

i like the Atlantis way better too. Just have to check if it fits in my 32 inches door and staircase? If it does, i will probably go with this one, anyway their warehouse is a 10 minutes drive from my house

[alexthaman]

Thanks outklast your the man! Reps

[HealthNutMD]

i like the Atlantis way better too. Just have to check if it fits in my 32 inches door and staircase? If it does, i will probably go with this one, anyway their warehouse is a 10 minutes drive from my house

Atlantis Gym is badass. You are lucky to be so close. Do you belong to their gym as well?

[alexthaman]

Atlantis Gym is badass. You are lucky to be so close. Do you belong to their gym as well?

I was a 4-5 years ago for 2-3 years. I workout in my home gym now. And yes, this gym is badass. The best gym in my area

[darkfact]

i like the Atlantis way better too. Just have to check if it fits in my 32 inches door and staircase? If it does, i will probably go with this one, anyway their warehouse is a 10 minutes drive from my house

Probably isn't much help but I fit the cybex into my previous house that had a door just under 30", I think this type of machine is pretty narrow once you get the weight horns off so I would guess the atlantis is similar but I have no clue lol

[alexthaman]

Probably isn't much help but I fit the cybex into my previous house that had a door just under 30", I think this type of machine is pretty narrow once you get the weight horns off so I would guess the atlantis is similar but I have no clue lol

thanks for your help. I will ask my sales rep about this when i will be ready to order. It is good to know that if it does not fit the cybex would.

[HealthNutMD]

thanks for your help. I will ask my sales rep about this when i will be ready to order. It is good to know that if it does not fit the cybex would.

I just measured mine.

It's 28" wide. You'll be fine with the Atlantis going thru 30" doorway.


If you get the modified foot pad, youll simply need to take it off.

The standard foot plate does not exceed the width.

No big deal to remove the foot plate section. The weight horns are detachable.


You'll be fine ...

[HealthNutMD]

I decided to update my list of items I'll be selling...

Hammer plate loaded bicep

Atlantis plate loaded shoulder.

I simply can't have three plate loaded preacher curls and three plate loaded shoulders that have the same function.

[HealthNutMD]

Here is my updated list:

All items white frames with black pads:

1) Strength Inc Inverted Situp bench, will sell for $500, it cost me $1200 + ship.

2) Reflex/Sorinex Dumbell spotter stands, will sell for $350.00, cost was $850.00 + ship from what I recall

3) The Power Lift VARC (The VARC is the best of its kind, but I think the USC GHD does what I need for hyper-extensions. I'm looking to eliminate some redundancy). Will sell for 50% off. Same as brand new condition

4) Hammer plate loaded bicep (same as new condition... Already have Atlantis, Strive, and Powerlift... 4 preacher curls is too many)

5) Atlantis plate loaded shoulder. (A+ machine. Overall slightly better than the Nebula 3 grip: The strength curve (has linkage, Nebula does not) is slightly superior to the Nebula shoulder. The hydraulic seat, mild convergence, more ergonomic back/head pad, all give the Altantis a slight edge over the more simple Nebula design. That being said the Panatta shoulder (free weight XP deltoid press) walks all over both of these machines for a clear A++ spot. Definitely in the top 4 of Panatta pieces, if not number 1). The nebula is rare and I have the whole set of Nebula, so I can't part with the Nebula (too rare and still an A+ piece, despite the Atlantis being slightly better)

So unless you are going to buy a Panatta deltoid press, I'd recommend you to pick up my (same as new) Atlantis Shoulder. I'll sell it for 50% off new price).

(I did get calls on a few of these items, but until I get an agreement, they are still available).

[alexthaman]

Here is my updated list:

All items white frames with black pads:

1) Strength Inc Inverted Situp bench, will sell for $500, it cost me $1200 + ship.

2) Reflex/Sorinex Dumbell spotter stands, will sell for $350.00, cost was $850.00 + ship from what I recall

3) The Power Lift VARC (The VARC is the best of its kind, but I think the USC GHD does what I need for hyper-extensions. I'm looking to eliminate some redundancy). Will sell for 50% off. Same as brand new condition

4) Hammer plate loaded bicep (same as new condition... Already have Atlantis, Strive, and Powerlift... 4 preacher curls is too many)

5) Atlantis plate loaded shoulder. (A+ machine. Overall slightly better than the Nebula 3 grip: The strength curve (has linkage, Nebula does not) is slightly superior to the Nebula shoulder. The hydraulic seat, mild convergence, more ergonomic back/head pad, all give the Altantis a slight edge over the more simple Nebula design. That being said the Panatta shoulder (free weight XP deltoid press) walks all over both of these machines for a clear A++ spot. Definitely in the top 4 of Panatta pieces, if not number 1). The nebula is rare and I have the whole set of Nebula, so I can't part with the Nebula (too rare and still an A+ piece, despite the Atlantis being slightly better)

So unless you are going to buy a Panatta deltoid press, I'd recommend you to pick up my (same as new) Atlantis Shoulder. I'll sell it for 50% off new price).

(I did get calls on a few of these items, but until I get an agreement, they are still available).

Darkfact might be interested in the sorinex dumbbell spotters? I know he wanted to buy them new from Sorinex a few months ago... He lives in MN, maybe shipping will be expensive from you to him!?! Cant wait to see your setup Chris!

[darkfact]

Darkfact might be interested in the sorinex dumbbell spotters? I know he wanted to buy them new from Sorinex a few months ago... He lives in MN, maybe shipping will be expensive from you to him!?! Cant wait to see your setup Chris!

We did talk about it at one point or he offered at least. Problem is I have been asking my family for sorinex gift cards the last few years for xmas/bday gifts, I have probably 300 bucks worth of gift cards already and I don't think there's anything else I want from them so it might be cheaper or around the same price to buy it from sorinex brand new still, and then I can get it in all black like all my stuff lol.

Besides that I bought a ton of db's this past year and after that put the brakes on new equipment for a bit, I'll probably add to the gym again next year but I'm already almost out of space...

[HealthNutMD]

Power Lift came today. I seemed to be able to get thru the firewall. My computer isn't up yet.


I'll post some pictures of the past month, including the three Power-Lift machines that came today.

[HealthNutMD]

Pics from weeks ago.





















There are a lot more rooms, I'll show the rest of the pics in a month, after all the Panatta machines arrive.

[HealthNutMD]

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[alexthaman]

We did talk about it at one point or he offered at least. Problem is I have been asking my family for sorinex gift cards the last few years for xmas/bday gifts, I have probably 300 bucks worth of gift cards already and I don't think there's anything else I want from them so it might be cheaper or around the same price to buy it from sorinex brand new still, and then I can get it in all black like all my stuff lol.

Besides that I bought a ton of db's this past year and after that put the brakes on new equipment for a bit, I'll probably add to the gym again next year but I'm already almost out of space...

Okay, for the same price, i would have it in the color of my choice too, i would not have any other color than silver and black pads in my gym.

I know it is crazy how easy it is to run out of space in a home gym! There is too much interesting equipment for any home gym size! We have too choose what we will use the most and do the best we can if we want to have the best possible workouts!

[HealthNutMD]

More Pics:


I replaced the shot of the heavy stack, easier to see now. 390 lbs.

[slik]

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I replaced the shot of the heavy stack, easier to see now. 390 lbs.

Jeeeezus H! Just like your name implies u r nutty! But I love it!

[STR8OUT]

The ultimate bachelor pad has cometh. Cant wait to see this once its all setup. The place looks beautiful. Congrats!

[HealthNutMD]

The ultimate bachelor pad has cometh. Cant wait to see this once its all setup. The place looks beautiful. Congrats!

Thanks... Mid September should be all finished. Next time you are in Ft Lauderdale let me know.

[STR8OUT]

Thanks... Mid September should be all finished. Next time you are in Ft Lauderdale let me know.

Will do! I plan to be down there in the next month or two. I will definitely let you know, cant wait to check it all out.

The man was at my house today picking up a BM standing calf with 600 lb stack for a buyer out west. Wild how he wrestles that stuff himself. He said your place is great.

[darkfact]

Thanks... Mid September should be all finished. Next time you are in Ft Lauderdale let me know.

Oh you're in florida now, I don't follow as much as I should these days but I always thought you were in cali lol. The place looks awesome dude, I wish we could pull off those tile roofs in the midwest they look great. How much of that place are you converting into a gym? I was laughing at the pic with the beautiful marble? floor with the rolled flooring going up ontop of it lol, my wife would be horrified but I cheer that **** on man!! Awesome.

Okay, for the same price, i would have it in the color of my choice too, i would not have any other color than silver and black pads in my gym.

I know it is crazy how easy it is to run out of space in a home gym! There is too much interesting equipment for any home gym size! We have too choose what we will use the most and do the best we can if we want to have the best possible workouts!

Hell yeah dude, I want a kneeling hamstring, a nautilus pullover and a Reverse hyper super bad but I can choose one of them and I'll be capped on space. I might be able to pull off a full size cable crossover but I'll be killing off a lot of moving around/walking space to do it. Trying to figure it out still I guess, my previous gym I packed so tight that it became cumbersome moving around in it so I'm enjoying having more freedom of movement at the moment lol.

[Renzinho]

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[TLYNCH777]

We got our new Swing Squat yesterday & it is awesome. Randy really created a very unique piece that when used properly will produce fantastic results. The roller pads are very comfortable and the depth you can get without stressing the knees or lower back is insane I hit 20 deep reps glutes to ankles after a few warm ups and feeling every fiber in my lower half torn up today. Randy made 2 more machines during this run that are awaiting powder coat and a new home. They cost $4395 There is a lot of polished stainless and detail on the swing squat. The only thing that comes close to that range of motion is a Tk Star Inverted leg press and pendulum hip press but your body is in a totally different position.

Speaking of Tk star 3 more amazing Handels have been made the Larry Scott bar, the "shorty" , & the ultimate straight bar. The shorty and the row are a must have cant say enough good things about His work he is a true artist and knows just the right angles. These Handels are the best I have ever used 2 more are in the design process single multi angle Handels and a reverse grip pulldown bar. I plan to create a thread soon just for TK's work ...

We will be getting in a new Pendulum leg extension next week .. i am siked !!!! I will be sure to post pictures of everything and a better review after I have a few training sessions on them