Advice on sissy squat machine?

[Cleveland33]

I've been going back and forth on getting a used King for $400 if that tells you anything. I would love to find an Atlantis one - gladly would pay $400 for one of theirs. Elite's look very nice at $459 before shipping - which I am sure is a killer (actually not horrible, $159 to my door, $84 to a dock). But now I see the new Elite "Multi Squat Hip Extension" which looks like a killer - sissy squat and hip thrust combination. I like the look but has a big footprint at 50"x36.5"

[Cpl.Girthington]

Partly my thoughts as well with Legend other than aesthetics.



I get what you are saying. Money is not an issue, but I'm not in the habit of throwing it away either. On that note, how about the bottom end? Amazon search brings quite a few options at just over $100.

I've actually never used one and am looking to it as a finishing exercise / leg ext replacement. I'm not interested in buying one trick pony equipment like a leg extension machine.

You're looking at it from the appropriate perspective here, imo. A small footprint is what sold me. Check reviews and make sure you aren't getting total crap; that said you'll be able to resell a cheap one probably near what you'll get resell on a $400 one.

[Cleveland33]

Got distracted by the EliteFTS combo unit, which I am now going to try and get Bench905 to buy so I can buy his Atlantis sissy. If I can't make that happen, I had a feeling this is something that Rick at Edge would have built, and he does. I recall people are happy with the quality of Rick's equipment, for $250 and $50 shipping to me, this looks like a good unit.


Can't believe I hadn't thought of them before, I might be ordering this one in a few days

For comparison - the Edge is 65lbs and the Atlantis (which is the nicest I am aware of) is 73lbs so that is a good sign too

[Cleveland33]

I've done a variation of the homemade quad blaster as well. Works well but I would prefer an actual unit to go weighted. I've never held my feet down with it before though and that might be why

[litljay]

That Elite Multi squat looks pretty cool and would also work for my wife and daughter. But, it's pushing the price range for what it is at $800.

Not in a hurry really and have been kicking around this purchase for a while. Leaving next week for Florida, so will assess when I get back.

[Deep-Voiced-One]

I personally find a belt squat more useful, no pressure on the low back as well and more than likely way less pressure on the knees compared to a sissy squat...plus the benefit of a natural bodyweight squat only weighted...but hey who am I to discourage someone from stuffing another piece into their gym, plus sissy squats take up very little space.

[Cleveland33]

I personally find a belt squat more useful, no pressure on the low back as well and more than likely way less pressure on the knees compared to a sissy squat...plus the benefit of a natural bodyweight squat only weighted...but hey who am I to discourage someone from stuffing another piece into their gym, plus sissy squats take up very little space.

I prefer it simply from I want to hit the quads directly and I am not a fan of front squats

[MrRedFace]

this exercise would be up my alley

[litljay]

For chits and giggles I just reached out to Legend for a quote. Iron Company was where I got the $400 number from, so we'll see.

Elite appears to be priced similarly for the basic unit.

For those curious what is being talked about and a little eye candy:

[Deep-Voiced-One]

I prefer it simply from I want to hit the quads directly and I am not a fan of front squats

It's hard to argue with that, also a good way to get high volume in on quads (I don't care for front squats myself).

[litljay]

Both Elite and Legend are basically the same price at ~$450 + shipping.

Might be leaning on the Edge also.

[TunaGill]

Got distracted by the EliteFTS combo unit, which I am now going to try and get Bench905 to buy so I can buy his Atlantis sissy. If I can't make that happen, I had a feeling this is something that Rick at Edge would have built, and he does. I recall people are happy with the quality of Rick's equipment, for $250 and $50 shipping to me, this looks like a good unit.


Can't believe I hadn't thought of them before, I might be ordering this one in a few days

For comparison - the Edge is 65lbs and the Atlantis (which is the nicest I am aware of) is 73lbs so that is a good sign too

I have the Edge one. It's perfectly adequate.

Main thing that bugs me is the lack of wheels to help move it around.

[Cleveland33]

Both Elite and Legend are basically the same price at ~$450 + shipping.

Might be leaning on the Edge also.

Yea, the Edge is stripped down and basic and other than liking to see adjustment on the foot roller front to back, I don't see where there is an advantage going to a more "upscale" piece

[litljay]

Yea, the Edge is stripped down and basic and other than liking to see adjustment on the foot roller front to back, I don't see where there is an advantage going to a more "upscale" piece

I pulled the trigger on the Edge. Fairly long wait time for shipment (7-8 weeks), so I went ahead and ordered it.

[Cleveland33]

I pulled the trigger on the Edge. Fairly long wait time for shipment (7-8 weeks), so I went ahead and ordered it.

sweet - I hope you like it

[litljay]

sweet - I hope you like it

I think I will. Been trying different things lately that frankly I'm tired of. Needing to put some change in my workouts.

Also thinking this might be a pretty decent warmup pre-squats. I may be kidding myself though...