Prime Fitness Leg Ext/Curl Combo | Review | First Impressions
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2024
- Here are my first two week impressions of the Prime Fitness Plate Loaded Leg Extension Curl Combo. I will continue to use it and give an updated review as time goes on. So far this thing has been getting so much use. Enjoy!
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I got one of the early units, it looks like there’s a few changes they made since then. One thing I didn’t like was not having enough adjustability on the ankle pad up/down. In a personal training setting I had people in between 2 of the 3 adjustments. I ended up drilling 2 more holes for the pop pin to latch onto.
I’ve noticed that they keep changing the design as time goes on in a few of their units. It’s good that they do that instead of just pumping out the product as is. I haven’t needed to have the extra settings as you’ve mentioned but I do see how they would be good. Might consider doing that if needed
Well done initial review.
Thank you. 👍
Great camera work in this video!
Thank you, I appreciate it!
Thanks for these reviews, much appreciated. Could you please elaborate the main differences between the combo and the single extension/curl pieces, as mentioned in the end of this video? All the best and thanks again for these informative videos!
Another great review, Jay! So ready to see the Prime Fitness Prodigy HLP Selectorized Rack vs. Functional Trainer comparison! Any hints as to when we might expect it?
I’m getting to it! For the most part they are very similar. There are obvious things that are different but I wanna try and provide new info!
I like Hammer Strength equipment a lot as well for this price point.
They have a lot of good pieces but I was looking for 1. Multi use 2. Versatility The smart strength aspect of Prime Fitness expands the usability of their machines.
Haha the first gym I worked out in didn’t have a 35 and when I finally saw one I was like what is this!? They are uncommon for sure.
Yeah I have 2 sets but there really isn’t a good use for them. 25 and a 10 makes more sense to me. Cost wise as well
It's the imperial equivalent of a 15 kilogrammes plate.😁
They should make a plastic thing at the entrance of the seat slots or whatever you called it so it's more stable.
There is some UHMD plastic there but it need to be just a few millimeters thicker to make it snug. It’s pretty stable once you’re locked in
Stellar product perfect review
That’s so cool, it folds down!
Exactly what I asked for! Thank you 🙏
Glad I could help you out!
I pulled the trigger and ordered mine today.
@@danielparker5834 congrats! Now the wait
Why did you not consider the weight stack version? Was it because of the weight limit that you can put on the machine? Usually the weight stack ones are more stable than the plate loaded version of most machines on the market i believe?
I did consider it but I had so many of the silver Rogue plates it didn’t make sense to pay the extra for the selectorized version. For multiple clients the selectorized is probably better. Once you use the machine a few times it levels off just fine. Also, the weight limit on the stack was a consideration. Most people won’t max it out though
Nice, what about the weight stacked one...pls make a review of it
I have a friend that has one. I’ll try and collaborate with him on it
I like this concept of being able to change the resistance profile. Have you tried plates on position 2 and 3 together or would that make it like position 1?
It still works with different combinations. The drop off is a little less in different combinations but position 2 and 3 end up being mostly the same as position 1.
Is it worth the price currently at around $4500… I can afford it but idk if it is worth and maybe I should just buy a cheap selectorized option, my total gym has cost 5000 this would basically double my spending in one purchase. I have limited space so I have no machines or cables at the moment.
If you’re questioning it, than I’d say go with a different option. If you’re looking for cheaper but still good and with multiple uses, EliteFTS makes a leg curl/extension combo that you can also use bands on as well as do seal rows on
I have issues with low back from auto accident. I avoid heavy squats/deadlift, I need something that can hit legs with no stress on low back and not do 25+ reps. This seems to have best force curve. The one you mentioned is like the cheapo ones with no tension at the bottom of movement. Also I was going to do legpress/hacksquat/pendulum squat/ but I like leg ext/curl because it puts little stress on ankles and knees. I need to figure out if it’s worth the space. This machine seems bulletproof and durable and it’s the only one that fits my needs perfectly. But price for function (only does two things) makes me hesitant. Do you have an aff link for prime?
@@Docmcfly233 I wish I did. I love their products and 100% back pretty much everything they have released
With the way that the ankle pad attaches (single attachment point), other machines have a ton of flex. Does the ankle pad flex on this one?
It flexes just a little. Maybe 1/4”. I agree that the center attached pads have less wiggle but unless the cable is coming from directly below the lever they will all have some kind of very slight imbalance
awesome machine but I would go with the weight stack version of this. love the combo for this machine.
What’s the lead time on their products? I don’t think it’s ideal for home gym but nice if you did have a commercial gym.
Some plate loaded machine really fall short on the "weight profile", as in there is very little resistance at the bottom of the leg extension and then its very heavy at the top. Do you feel like the prime with its 3 weight horns fixes this issue for both the leg extension and leg curl? Does the resistance feel as good as on a dedicated cable+weight stack machine?
When you place the weight at different positions the weight profile does change a lot. If your reps are slow and controlled the the variances are perfect. If you’re trying to speed through the reps the weight feels weightless in the different positions for different ranges of motion. It works, as long as you’re working out correctly. Paced movement is what works best
great machine, but prime is on 12 - 14 month lead time, this is just ridiculous for any medium/small consumer, I can't understand why they don't scale up their production
Awesome review man! What was the lead time for this machine?
Lead time was 36 weeks and it came in 36 weeks and 1 day. 😊
Would you go with this one or the hybrid unit with the selectorized stack after having this one? Also, what’s the widest and longest measurement of this one?
I might actually choose to go with the selectorized. The convenience is unmatched for a selectorized. As long as you’re using it right outgrowing it would be pretty difficult.
MEASUREMENTS:
LEG EXT: 58L x 49W x 49H in.
LEG CURL: 76L x 46W x 49H in.
@@jaycruz.threefold the selectorized hybrid is def what I’m leaning toward. It seems to have a bit smaller of a footprint too. I have room for one more machine in my garage and it may be it. I bet the lead time for a selectorized would be crazy long though
@@arkham5018 this one was a 36week wait
@@jaycruz.threefold damnnnnn. Do they take the payment up front? I reached out for a quote but haven’t heard back
@@arkham5018 half up front to start the order, the other half once ready to be shipped
I was debating whether to get this machine but ended up getting incline press instead. The wobbliness is rather disturbing! I hope the incline press isn't wobbly too!
Once you’re on it and once you put weight on it, it’s fine. I might unload the weight and see if I can loosen the bolts to hep it settle. It could possibly be how it meets the floor where it’s placed. Maybe my floor is crooked. 🤷♂️ Thanks for the watch and support!
@@jaycruz.threefold Super helpful video! Now I know I should get some 35s, and that it's possible to dismantle the machine (my gym will be on the 3rd floor of my house). I've watched your review of the Prodigy HLP Selectorized, and that made me decide to add it to my order! I also bought the Prime lateral raise, pec dec/rear delt, and incline press. Did you happen to get any of these machines? If you did I would be excited for your detailed review!
@@Epiprometheus I have not ordered the other machines. I didn’t have a ton of previous experience with Prime and these were my tester pieces. Now that I’ve tried them out, it opens up endless options from their line up.
@@jaycruz.threefold Look forward to seeing you add new pieces to your gym!
Awesome set up! Did you mention how much you paid for it? Keep the videos coming.
$5000