Multigyms

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thegman

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Hi all,
I'm looking to get a multigym, I know that free weights would be better, but I lack the space, and also I'm unconfident about lifting heavy weights without a Smith machine, and I certainly don't have space for that.

I'll do free weights with dumbells for chest and arms, but I'm not happy about benching heavy weights without a safety net, as I try to lift until failure.

I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts or experiences of the Powerline PHG1500G, as this is my favourite so far:



I think I need an adjustable seat as I am only 5'7", and also you can add further weight to the stack easily. Anyone got any opinions to share?

Can anyone suggest any alternatives to the Powerline? Mainly I'm after adjustability for my height and also I don't want to outgrow the weight stack. I'm not a bodybuilder as such, but have been working out for a few years and just want to gain a bit more muscle and tone.

Cheers

Garry
 
I don't like the smith machine because your range of motion is limited and is not very good on your joints. Get a personal trainer if you can or an expert that you know at training to help you with free weights, benching, and squatting (whatever your goals are).
 
This is for home training, no personal trainers or spotters, I am entertaining the idea of a Smith machine, as the Marcy one will just about fit in the space I've allocated for my home gym, but if it's bad for joints, I'd probably give it a miss.

I've cancelled my gym membership, and the idea is to get as close to a gym-like experience at home, with the wide variety of exercises etc.

I generally used Smith and other machines at the gym, and was happy with my results and progress, so for the results I want, although free weights are certainly better, not essential. So I guess I'm looking for recommendations of multigyms and maybe Smith machines, if people have good experiences with them.
 
I know you don't want to hear this but you are better off with dumbells, barbells, weights and a weight bench. I pay a good amount of money for my gym membership and I don't go near the machines...
 
I guess I'd say that Bowflex would be a fair start. As far as adding weight to a weight stack, whatever machine you end up purchasing, I have a resistance band that I designed to attach to machines... and therefore add resistance to the weight stack extremely easily. My resistance bands can allow for up to 200 lbs of band tension for each side... of the body/for each arm, or be added to dumbbells or barbells. ... or email me at sales@1fpt.com.
 
Waitwhat? said:
I know you don't want to hear this but you are better off with dumbells, barbells, weights and a weight bench. I pay a good amount of money for my gym membership and I don't go near the machines...
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I understand what you're saying, free weights are always going to be better than a machine, and for everything except benching, I do prefer the free weights, but for benching, do you think a Smith machine is a good idea, or is the fixed line of movement a bad idea for joints? I like the look of the Marcy half-Smith TSA5762 (forum won't let me post a link), and I can probably just about make room for it in my flat.
 
thegman said:
I understand what you're saying, free weights are always going to be better than a machine, and for everything except benching, I do prefer the free weights, but for benching, do you think a Smith machine is a good idea, or is the fixed line of movement a bad idea for joints? I like the look of the Marcy half-Smith TSA5762 (forum won't let me post a link), and I can probably just about make room for it in my flat.
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I just think that it doesn't allow your shoulders (whether it's a shoulder press or chest press) to choose their own range of motion. They're also built with the idea that both shoulders have the exact mechanics
 
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