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Thread: Smith Rack - Weider Tech 8.5
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08-22-2008, 06:44 AM #31
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01-12-2009, 05:53 PM #32
Hello body builders,
I have recently re-entered working out after a few years recovery from a real bad car accident. Last time I did any working out was playing volleyball in college, and the last three weeks I've been working out a lot, it feels great!
Alright, I found this forum by searching google for the Weider 8.5 Tech (aka the smith machine) that I found at Dick's for $699. Since then I've been searching craigslist and have found the C720 for $300, but am still not confident investing in any equiptment without further research. It sounds like you folks aren't fans of Weider equiptment--or at least new weider equiptment post 'sellout'--and it is good for me to see some feedback, since previously all I had read was company websites.
So it seems that this equiptment isn't optimal quality stuff, perhaps someone can point me in the direction of something that is? Here is a short list of workouts I would like to be able to do on a machine that I would buy (or a few machines if that's more economical). I plan to buy used equiptment over new.
- Bench- Preacher curl
- Peck flies
- Skull crushers (tricepts)
- 'Train pulls' (I'm sure there is a better name for this!) cords on either side and pulling them forward, as though you were pulling a train!
I definitely want a machine of some kind, I am a lot more comfortable working with machines than free weights. I usually work out alone and don't have a spotter also. Any tips and advice would be greatly appreciated!
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01-12-2009, 08:23 PM #33
This deltech has a better lat attachment
http://www.amazon.com/Deltech-Fitnes...820460&sr=1-80
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