Dude if you and Adam from Garage Gym Lab posted more reviews, you’d be up there with the best reviewers out there. There should be an anti affiliate link for when you save us from spending money on stuff that we wouldn’t be happy with. The ROM on the leg press is too limited so I owe you one. Thanks and please make good on more reviews!!!
Thanks for the review, just found your channel. I had been looking at this machine for my home and was concerned about the footplate for leg press and hadn't even thought about the ROM. That kills this one for me. Thanks for saving me $700
i have one of these and love it. i agree with everything you said about the issues of it. but given the benefits that it was cheaper, fits in my garage without major foot print, and i just put a mat i lie down on so i get extra depth. Also fact that the weight plates just sit within the machine footprint is great, alot of machines have weight plates sitting outside of the footprint. foot plate size is an issue for many but i guess i am very flexible that it doest affect me. its great for my needs! I know some people said the weight limit is an issue for them but i am no where near 500-600lbs for reps so i got a long time before i have to worry about that.
Yeah I found out later the weight capacity was 1200lbs for the “total machine” ? The weight capacity for the sled is more like 575-600lbs from Rit Fit. So that can definitely be confusing
@@MattPendergraph How many plates fit because there's another machine that is saying it can hold 5 to 6 plates I'm might buy the other one instead of it has more plate space for weight weight capacity is one thing but how many plates can you actually fit with the basic is another bumper plates take alot of space but basic cast iron or even urthene plates or of the normal basic take less.
@@MattPendergraph I want to know how many plates fit with regular cast iron urthene plates even normal metal .cap iron plates whatever, but not the calibered plates those you can always fit more so I want to know the regular stuff so that way if it's five plates it's good because then I can fit probably alittle more with calibered 55s .best gauge is with regular cast iron cap plates. Bumper plates it's too greedy Im not fan of bumper plates they take too much space anywaya
Just put mine together and it definitely seems a little sketchy lol. Did you have issues with the step where you connect the piece that flips up and down for the leg press part? I couldnt get the little brass round clip things in and it ended up bending the crap out of the piece where the screw goes through. I was honestly a little concerned the weld was going to break altogether.
@@ak-zw8jv I actually didn't have any issues when assembling mine (which was quite surprising if I'm being honest 😂) That sucks though! I would definitely reach out to RitFit to see if they'll send you a replacement part!
@MattPendergraph mehh half of one box was missing and they already shipped me a ton of parts from China that took about 2 weeks. I think I'll add some washers and call it a day
Meh....there are people who buy elite fts or bolt fitness stuff and they check off all the boxes but just collect dust. Buy something like this and just train hard
Dude if you and Adam from Garage Gym Lab posted more reviews, you’d be up there with the best reviewers out there. There should be an anti affiliate link for when you save us from spending money on stuff that we wouldn’t be happy with. The ROM on the leg press is too limited so I owe you one. Thanks and please make good on more reviews!!!
Thank you! I'm glad you like my reviews. Don't worry, I have several new videos coming out back-to-back!
Glad to see ya back!
Thanks Brandon!
Thanks for the review, just found your channel. I had been looking at this machine for my home and was concerned about the footplate for leg press and hadn't even thought about the ROM. That kills this one for me. Thanks for saving me $700
Thanks for watching, happy to help!
i have one of these and love it. i agree with everything you said about the issues of it. but given the benefits that it was cheaper, fits in my garage without major foot print, and i just put a mat i lie down on so i get extra depth. Also fact that the weight plates just sit within the machine footprint is great, alot of machines have weight plates sitting outside of the footprint. foot plate size is an issue for many but i guess i am very flexible that it doest affect me. its great for my needs! I know some people said the weight limit is an issue for them but i am no where near 500-600lbs for reps so i got a long time before i have to worry about that.
Awesome to hear that you're loving yours! And yes, the super low price point definitely helps overlook its shortcomings. Thanks for watching!
THIS GUY IS GOOD - GREAT REVIEW, told me exactly what I wanted to know (measurements ).
I'm glad you're alive!!
Could you work calves in the leg press position ?
Do you happen to know how much the sled weighs for without any weight?
Back in action! Great review and appreciate the honesty!
Always man! Appreciate you watching!
I'm in my 40's now so I'm done with lying upside down for leg presses. What about something similar to the Force USA Compact Leg Press?
Yeah I found out later the weight capacity was 1200lbs for the “total machine” ? The weight capacity for the sled is more like 575-600lbs from Rit Fit. So that can definitely be confusing
Good to know! They should definitely be more transparent about that 🤦♂️
Agreed the guidrods and bearings were good. Solid review
Easily my favorite aspects of the machine! Appreciate you watching!
Could I leave off the Olympic Chrome sleeves to use 1 inch plates?
Great review. Looks like a great space saving combo hack sq/LP
Thanks for watching! Yeah, it'll definitely get the job done IF you can look past a few of its issues
How many 45 pound plates fit on the side cast iron not bumper?
It'll depend entirely on the thickness of the plates you're using (standard, deep dish, etc). You have 13 inches per side to work with.
@@MattPendergraph so what would you say with regular cast iron plates ? 4 45s? 5 45s or 6 45s on the handles individually?
@@MattPendergraph How many plates fit because there's another machine that is saying it can hold 5 to 6 plates I'm might buy the other one instead of it has more plate space for weight weight capacity is one thing but how many plates can you actually fit with the basic is another bumper plates take alot of space but basic cast iron or even urthene plates or of the normal basic take less.
@@MattPendergraph I want to know how many plates fit with regular cast iron urthene plates even normal metal .cap iron plates whatever, but not the calibered plates those you can always fit more so I want to know the regular stuff so that way if it's five plates it's good because then I can fit probably alittle more with calibered 55s .best gauge is with regular cast iron cap plates. Bumper plates it's too greedy Im not fan of bumper plates they take too much space anywaya
@@gokublack5831measure your plates and do the math yourself
Just put mine together and it definitely seems a little sketchy lol. Did you have issues with the step where you connect the piece that flips up and down for the leg press part? I couldnt get the little brass round clip things in and it ended up bending the crap out of the piece where the screw goes through. I was honestly a little concerned the weld was going to break altogether.
@@ak-zw8jv I actually didn't have any issues when assembling mine (which was quite surprising if I'm being honest 😂) That sucks though! I would definitely reach out to RitFit to see if they'll send you a replacement part!
@MattPendergraph mehh half of one box was missing and they already shipped me a ton of parts from China that took about 2 weeks. I think I'll add some washers and call it a day
@@ak-zw8jv 🤦♂️...the plot thickens 😂 sorry, I don't blame you!
It’s too small for me, but works ok for smaller stature folks.
7 months since the last post? New phone, who dis?
☎️🤷♂️😏
Meh....there are people who buy elite fts or bolt fitness stuff and they check off all the boxes but just collect dust. Buy something like this and just train hard
Slow down your esentrics
I reviewed this machine on John’s Garage Gym Life channel and was not impressed . It’s a horrible design in all the ways.
@@ashleytheamazing I enjoyed your review (you didn't fall into the "singing its praises" camp BTW 😂)
@@MattPendergraph High five to us for keeping it real 💪🏻
@@ashleytheamazingHaha! It's just easier that way 🤷♂️✋🏻
Looks like junk with no ROM for full depth
Won't be an issue for everyone, but it definitely is for me unfortunately.