Question regarding home gyms.

[JanMichael]

21. Holy smokes looks like the online store is gone!

Up until last year they still sold the machines off of their online site along with all the accessories. The problem is they ran about $1,200 for the basic machine. And the fact is they last forever. It's a lever setup, the four main pieces are solid steel.

The only disposable part are the black plastic straps which kind of suck or the shock rings which are really just airplane o-rings. They were great because they have a fairly smooth start to finish resistance rating. Meaning if you start with 10 lb of resistance you end with about 10 pounds of resistance. All the way through the movement. The o-rings that I have or shock rings as they call them have lasted 10 years without fraying.

I need to measure the o-rings that I have now and try to order them from aircraft companies.

You can also easily adapt them to a standard weight lifting bar and actual plates and can work without a spotter.

I will add that moving the main bar up and down takes some strength. Once you get used to it it's super easy to use but not exactly meant for novice or totally novice lifters but it is safe.