The Legendary Thread

[AttyGuy]

I see a color theme emerging, Deadwoodgregg.

[deadwoodgregg]

I see a color theme emerging, Deadwoodgregg.

Yeah, all of my Legend gear is Mars Red w/black pads. I have so much other equipment, that I bought used, it became impossible to match all of the frame colors. I will eventually change all of my pads to black.

Legend crunch bench

[JB426]

Damn it Atty. That's the exact rack I've been wanting. If you remember I posted a listing of open top racks a while back and this one was my favorite. Unfortunately it will probably be a while before I can get it but it's still on the wish list. Congrats, looks awesome.

[AttyGuy]

You are right, brother.

What about an open top rack. Some are definitely pricey but they would allow you to do everything you mentioned. I posted a listing a while back. I haven't been able to buy one yet but I really like the Legend Fat Bar Power Station 3171. Many options though.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=156847903

This.

If I ever upgrade my rack, it would likely be this one and so I can OHP in the rack. But I'll have to upgrade the house first to something with either a taller basement or a garage.

[bas0912]

would 550 be a decent deal on this it does come with the spotter arms

[AttyGuy]

would 550 be a decent deal on this it does come with the spotter arms

Is that the Legend 3142? Iron Company sells them for about $1200 new. Sounds like a good price, if it is the right rack.

[bas0912]

Is that the Legend 3142? Iron Company sells them for about $1200 new. Sounds like a good price, if it is the right rack.

yea it is. Just debating if I want to make the 4 hour drive to get it. It would seems like the same layout as my fitness gear half rack but it will be of much higher quality and alot sturdier

[AttyGuy]

I would. Four hour drives are no big deal.

[grumpytude]

love the legend stuff

[AttyGuy]

love the legend stuff

I was waiting for your post. . . .

[BIgOrange865]

love the legend stuff

Legendary...

Great stuff

[grumpytude]

I was waiting for your post. . . .

I know I haven't posted much lately on the forum, but I still check in-been super busy with the usual life stuff- but couldn't resist on this one. Lots of great Legend stuff here by everyone!

[grumpytude]

gotta get me the three-way bench someday.

[2MoreRepz]

[BIgOrange865]

Beat me to it LOL...

[darkfact]

love the legend stuff

how do you like that leg ext/curl plate loaded bench? I looked at that at one point but I kinda shy away from non-adjustable benches since they don't seem like they'd work optimally for all bodies. I ended up buying a bodysolid version of it many years ago because the leg pads both had cam adjustments. I loved it at first but the thing was so flimsy I bent the hell out of it and now my ghd is the only way I have to do bent leg ham work.

[grumpytude]

how do you like that leg ext/curl plate loaded bench? I looked at that at one point but I kinda shy away from non-adjustable benches since they don't seem like they'd work optimally for all bodies. I ended up buying a bodysolid version of it many years ago because the leg pads both had cam adjustments. I loved it at first but the thing was so flimsy I bent the hell out of it and now my ghd is the only way I have to do bent leg ham work.

I like it. Its rock solid. You can load it up no problem. I also looked around at options before I bought it. No way I could fit a huge selectorized commercial unit in my gym. SO I opted for the Legend. the footprint is relatively small and is built very well. I was hesitant too because the foot pad areas are not adjustable but its been no problem for me ( I'm 6ft.). I imagine if you are much shorter or much taller it might be. but there is plenty of wiggle room to move your body forward or backwards to make up for some of it. Of course anything not selectorized, without constant tension, you have to focus a bit more on the contraction part of the exercise. hope this helps. I know the leg curl & leg extension aren't the most vital exercises- but its a nice piece to have around.

[darkfact]

I like it. Its rock solid. You can load it up no problem. I also looked around at options before I bought it. No way I could fit a huge selectorized commercial unit in my gym. SO I opted for the Legend. the footprint is relatively small and is built very well. I was hesitant too because the foot pad areas are not adjustable but its been no problem for me ( I'm 6ft.). I imagine if you are much shorter or much taller it might be. but there is plenty of wiggle room to move your body forward or backwards to make up for some of it. Of course anything not selectorized, without constant tension, you have to focus a bit more on the contraction part of the exercise. hope this helps. I know the leg curl & leg extension aren't the most vital exercises- but its a nice piece to have around.

yeah cool, I'm 6ft too so maybe it could be an option. I hate leg extentions but that's how I busted my bodysolid, it had a little skinny rod (standard weight size) that just couldn't hold the weight I would put on it, bent almost straight down and became unusable. I tried different clips and clamps to hold weight on it and tried bending it back but nothing worked long term, it's a piece of crap unless you don't like to lift heavy I suppose. I do miss doing leg curls though bigtime.

[alexthaman]

yeah cool, I'm 6ft too so maybe it could be an option. I hate leg extentions but that's how I busted my bodysolid, it had a little skinny rod (standard weight size) that just couldn't hold the weight I would put on it, bent almost straight down and became unusable. I tried different clips and clamps to hold weight on it and tried bending it back but nothing worked long term, it's a piece of crap unless you don't like to lift heavy I suppose. I do miss doing leg curls though bigtime.

I have that bodysolid glce365 unit and it is really for low residential use. The pads on mine are in bad shape even if i train legs 1-2 times a week and i am the only person using it. I have bought it because i wanted a leg extension prone leg curl but i really should have waited for something better. Now it is in my garage in pieces because I have found a used bodysolid commercial selectorized leg ext/seated leg curls, it is a lot better in quality but i hate seated leg curls. A few months ago i almost have bought that Legend leg curl leg extension Grump owns but i backed off. What i hate with plate loaded units like the bodysolid or the legend is that you loose tension on the top of the movement on leg curls which is the same for both the bodysolid or the legend units!

[OSUDimond]

I love legend equipment. Lat pull low row combo.

[irongrandpa]

I have that bodysolid glce365 unit and it is really for low residential use. The pads on mine are in bad shape even if i train legs 1-2 times a week and i am the only person using it. I have bought it because i wanted a leg extension prone leg curl but i really should have waited for something better. Now it is in my garage in pieces because I have found a used bodysolid commercial selectorized leg ext/seated leg curls, it is a lot better in quality but i hate seated leg curls. A few months ago i almost have bought that Legend leg curl leg extension Grump owns but i backed off. What i hate with plate loaded units like the bodysolid or the legend is that you loose tension on the top of the movement on leg curls which is the same for both the bodysolid or the legend units!

The shape of the cam on the Legend selectorized seated and lying leg curls provide great tension through the whole movement if you have a chance to get one or the other.

[KG4NEL]

OK, so a #3133 is on my short list of racks, but tell me, Legend aficionados, what swung your opinion towards these guys? Why should I go with their temple of 3x3 steel and chrome over anyone else's in the $1k-1.5k range?

[AttyGuy]

For me, it was the six weight horns per side, no need to bolt down the rack, and the customization options. And the reputation of the company.

[swimmer32]

Wow - there is some gorgeous equipment in this thread. Has anybody tried the Legend Multi-Press? I can pick one up at a real good price, just not sure if it's worth the trouble. I would do some isolation work on it - but it would really be more for the wife and friends. I'm having a hard time finding any kind of review on it.


EDIT: http://www.legendfitness.com/product...963_press.aspx

[AttyGuy]

You know you want it.

[swimmer32]

You know you want it.

I'm definitely leaning towards it - but it's a lot of room to take up if it's not a good piece. Then again, I can probably flip it if I don't end up liking it. Seems odd that I can't find any reviews or demo's of it online (then again - with a $2,200 price tag, maybe they don't sell many).

[KG4NEL]

I have to say, the more I look at Legend installs, the more it's growing on me. Those J-hooks, even the "middle of the line" Performance ones, are serious business. And the color choices for customization are tempting.

What's up with those darned bright-yellow pop-pins, though? Ruining the whole Feng Shui, Legend, really...

Oh, well. Off to run 10K and wonder how to blow a paycheck or two.

[AttyGuy]

Bumping the thread so CropDusterMan can focus on what's important when it comes to home gym equipment. . .

[AttyGuy]

From another thread and another bb.com'er, the Legend Lat pulldown/low row combo, #3136.

[michaelstone]

Lots of nice stuff in this thread.