'Look What I Bought Today!' - Part Deux

[Bench905]

Picked up a Legend Fitness LeverEDGE 6008 Trap/Shrug/Lunge/Deadlift
Already have the Hammer Strength Ground Base Squat Lunge.

[Narc1911]

Nice pickup. I owned an RH 2.0 as my first RH and test to see how it worked for me. Flying colors. I've since gotten a tilt top variant that Mech made which I love but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend or own the RH2 again.

BTW I just got together with Mech in Montreal this last week. If you were considering the foot plate attachment for this he has a few adapter plates left same as the ones he made for me. You may not know but this design isn't really compatible with the footplate despite Rogue insisting it is (if you are 5'3"maybe). Needs another hinge joint. This will give you a good variant as well as a nice full posterior leg curl option.

Bars look sweet. I have a 10lbs aluminum and 5lbs tech plates for my kids too!

I hadn't considered the footplate, but will keep that one in mind if we decide to get one. Thanks

[Domicron]

Picked up a Legend Fitness LeverEDGE 6008 Trap/Shrug/Lunge/Deadlift
Already have the Hammer Strength Ground Base Squat Lunge.

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the hammer version showed up in my area last year or the year before...think asking was $400. how do you like it?

[alexthaman]

Picked up a Legend Fitness LeverEDGE 6008 Trap/Shrug/Lunge/Deadlift
Already have the Hammer Strength Ground Base Squat Lunge.

great! I wanted to add this machine to my setup but could not find any local in Canada and shipping from the US was crazy. How do you like it? Looks more versatile than the hammer. I think it is a really good equipment for a home gym as you can use it for so many different exercises.

[rlundregan]

I'm not sure that I understand the benefits of those trap/shrug/deadlift pieces......what do they offer above/beyond just using a bar? Is this really more of a bodybuilding piece, or will this improve your deadlift numbers somehow? I'm not knocking it, I'm just curious.

[Bench905]

the hammer version showed up in my area last year or the year before...think asking was $400. how do you like it?

I liked the Hammer version, but love the Legend one. Hammer has two similar pieces - the Ground Base Squat Lunge and the Ground Base Squat High Pull. The former is non-unilateral, has a bar for the back leg for lunges and split squats and has two grip options. That is the one I have. The latter is unilateral, no back leg support and has a single grip option. Both have their limitations.

The Legend is basically combining the best of both of those (two grips, unilateral, back leg support) - plus way more adjustable (adjustable grip pitch, adjustable grip height, adjustable back leg support,etc) and has much longer arms so you can do landmine-esque stuff, etc.

If I didn't find the Legend, I'd be keeping my Hammer...it's still really versatile for leg movements like trap bar deads, RDLs, lunges, shrugs, etc.

great! I wanted to add this machine to my setup but could not find any local in Canada and shipping from the US was crazy. How do you like it? Looks more versatile than the hammer. I think it is a really good equipment for a home gym as you can use it for so many different exercises.

I love it so far. I found myself trying it out on back day too - you can do meadows rows, one-arm rows, bent-over rows, etc. And then I used it a ton on one of my leg days - trap bar deadlifts, lunges, RDLs, etc.

With home gyms, there's always a limitation on space - and I feel this is just so versatile. I'm usually not this excited when I get equipment - but I'm pretty stoked about this pick-up.

I'm not sure that I understand the benefits of those trap/shrug/deadlift pieces......what do they offer above/beyond just using a bar? Is this really more of a bodybuilding piece, or will this improve your deadlift numbers somehow? I'm not knocking it, I'm just curious.

This vid sold me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8joxGCfIWM

The sheer number of exercises is crazy. It's almost like a double landmine when you think about it as you can do landmine-esque shoulder/push presses. For back, you can do one-arm, bent over and Meadows rows. For traps, shrugs, high pulls. For legs, lunges, reverse lunges, bulgarian split squats, RDLs, trap bar deads/squats, etc. For chest, neutral grip floor presses. They show tricep dips, but that looks a little wacky.

[rlundregan]

This vid sold me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8joxGCfIWM

The sheer number of exercises is crazy. It's almost like a double landmine when you think about it as you can do landmine-esque shoulder/push presses. For back, you can do one-arm, bent over and Meadows rows. For traps, shrugs, high pulls. For legs, lunges, reverse lunges, bulgarian split squats, RDLs, trap bar deads/squats, etc. For chest, neutral grip floor presses. They show tricep dips, but that looks a little wacky.

Wow....that thing is almost more versatile than the big Powertec unit......nice pick up!

[Deep-Voiced-One]

Picked up a Legend Fitness LeverEDGE 6008 Trap/Shrug/Lunge/Deadlift
Already have the Hammer Strength Ground Base Squat Lunge.

That's an awesome piece, from the video it looks like it would be extremely superior for lunges. Are those the Troy GO plates re-painted black? They look great! Better than the hammertone color that comes standard on them (I've always preferred classic black for plates).

[chadsalt]

Picked up a Legend Fitness LeverEDGE 6008 Trap/Shrug/Lunge/Deadlift
Already have the Hammer Strength Ground Base Squat Lunge.

Man your gym is just ridiculous. Back in the day I belonged to half dozen or so commercial gyms before going home gym, none of them were nice as yours.

[Bench905]

That's an awesome piece, from the video it looks like it would be extremely superior for lunges. Are those the Troy GO plates re-painted black? They look great! Better than the hammertone color that comes standard on them (I've always preferred classic black for plates).

Yes, they are Troy GO painted black. I'm up to about 3300lbs of them - all that way (two coats flat black painter's touch and metallic silver letters/numbers with a foam brush). My first batch of 1500lbs looked like half of them were sitting in salt water, so they needed some kind of refurb. I prefer black plates too, black cans are cheaper, the hammertone cans suck for spraying, etc. Then when I got more, there was no turning back...had to paint them all!

Man your gym is just ridiculous. Back in the day I belonged to half dozen or so commercial gyms before going home gym, none of them were nice as yours.

Thanks! Tried to model it after a commercial gym with pro-styles, cable crossover, hammer strength stuff, etc.

[Hardgains88]

Yes, they are Troy GO painted black. I'm up to about 3300lbs of them - all that way (two coats flat black painter's touch and metallic silver letters/numbers with a foam brush). My first batch of 1500lbs looked like half of them were sitting in salt water, so they needed some kind of refurb. I prefer black plates too, black cans are cheaper, the hammertone cans suck for spraying, etc. Then when I got more, there was no turning back...had to paint them all!



Thanks! Tried to model it after a commercial gym with pro-styles, cable crossover, hammer strength stuff, etc.

Always wanted to have one of those pieces or similar, seem versatile and could be used fir a lot f things woth some crativity. Also thought about makig one before, would seem very possible to combine intp a belit squat

[Domicron]

I liked the Hammer version, but love the Legend one. Hammer has two similar pieces - the Ground Base Squat Lunge and the Ground Base Squat High Pull. The former is non-unilateral, has a bar for the back leg for lunges and split squats and has two grip options. That is the one I have. The latter is unilateral, no back leg support and has a single grip option. Both have their limitations.

The Legend is basically combining the best of both of those (two grips, unilateral, back leg support) - plus way more adjustable (adjustable grip pitch, adjustable grip height, adjustable back leg support,etc) and has much longer arms so you can do landmine-esque stuff, etc.

If I didn't find the Legend, I'd be keeping my Hammer...it's still really versatile for leg movements like trap bar deads, RDLs, lunges, shrugs, etc.

next time i see one i'll try to have a look in person...seems like it's more versatile than i initially thought

[Bench905]

Always wanted to have one of those pieces or similar, seem versatile and could be used fir a lot f things woth some crativity. Also thought about makig one before, would seem very possible to combine intp a belit squat

Do you see any way I can do pseudo-belt squats on it? Like if I put a strap across the two handles and hooked into the strap? I guess the strap would be in the way.
Might have to give this some thought.

[chadsalt]

Do you see any way I can do pseudo-belt squats on it? Like if I put a strap across the two handles and hooked into the strap? I guess the strap would be in the way.
Might have to give this some thought.

Straddle the strap? Can't you just hook into one side, or not enough capacity?

[C123C]

Do you see any way I can do pseudo-belt squats on it? Like if I put a strap across the two handles and hooked into the strap? I guess the strap would be in the way.
Might have to give this some thought.

It looks a lot like the Edge leverage belt squat so I was thinking the same thing...that said I don't see a way to easily do it. Note that I'm not mechanically creative either.

[Bench905]

Straddle the strap? Can't you just hook into one side, or not enough capacity?

LOL...yes, that would be smarter. Elevate myself and straddle one of the sides.

[litljay]

LOL...yes, that would be smarter. Elevate myself and straddle one of the sides.

This. Get 2 boxes (one for each foot) and stand on them. I'm betting you could use something as simple as a dip belt to accomplish the movement nicely.


I'm digging that piece. Going to have to look for one now.

[thejosef]

Picked up a Legend Fitness LeverEDGE 6008 Trap/Shrug/Lunge/Deadlift
Already have the Hammer Strength Ground Base Squat Lunge.

Holy moly she's a beauty. Well done Bench. I watched the video and it's looks to be VERY versatile. Cool machine bud.

[IronAbrams]

Couple new additions. Rogue Competition Kettlebells, (finally assembled) Titan GHR and farmer's handles from Mike Bartos.







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[BigPaul0909]

those farmers are pretty, would love a pair from him.

[Bench905]

Definitely feel like top-loading farmer's are the way to go. Looks like they are elevated. Is that with more steel or rubber bumpers?

[Cleveland33]

Definitely feel like top-loading farmer's are the way to go. Looks like they are elevated. Is that with more steel or rubber bumpers?

They definitely are the way to go.

[IronAbrams]

Definitely feel like top-loading farmer's are the way to go. Looks like they are elevated. Is that with more steel or rubber bumpers?

The bottom skids are metal but I have enough stall mat scraps lying around I think I'll just cut and Gorilla glue some rubber squares to make them concrete friendly.

[davidk131]

Out with the old in with the new replacing old faithful. I had to jump on it for the price, plus only a few months old from a home gym

[CliveWarren]

Out with the old in with the new replacing old faithful. I had to jump on it for the price, plus only a few months old from a home gym

Tell us what you think of the new unit once you've tried it.

[davidk131]

will do initial thought is that it needs a wind shield like the old one has, once i get some time on it i will let you know what i think

[Narc1911]

My Edge Lever belt squat finally arrived and we got it put together.



My wife and I each did a long workout and initial impressions on it are positive.

[Trah275]

picked these up for funsies...any recommendations on what to use to revitalize the rubber?

[Rottweiler59]

will do initial thought is that it needs a wind shield like the old one has, once i get some time on it i will let you know what i think

Ive got the AD8 and it's brilliant. So much smoother than the old models. I too had the old AD2 and the fan on the 8 is so much bigger quieter and smoother. Two things if I was being picky. My seat post stem feels a little creaky when you really do all out sprints on it and the fan generates so much cold air that in winter it's very cold. I'm ordering a deflector for mine.
One of the easiest workouts on it for me is simply pressing calories button and selecting 200 and trying for 10 mins. Tough fast and over and done with quick

[deadwoodgregg]

Got this Pro-Elite sissy squat for free during last weekend's equipment haul.