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I'm about halfway through and this is such an insanely good review, man. So much detail on every aspect. Deffo a dream item for the home gym at some point
I can honestly say without hesitation this is the best review on this to date. Appreciate you showing the use and functionality of each knob and angle adjustments. Do you see the steel on this being robust enough at 14 gauge? If i were in buy it I would want it to last for years to come.
If the leg developer had a cable attachment point/ring on the end of the weight pin where the bolt head currently is, you could attach a cable from a high pulley and use it as a seated hamstring, using the other side of the leg extension pads. The cable length would need to be perfect or it would be hard/risky to get in/out of. I think an attachment point on the end of the weight pin would also help functionality with the upper body kit.
I ordered the Nordic Hyper and leg developer a couple of months ago and I absolutely love the Nordic Hyper. I also love the new updated design of the leg developer. Only negative thing that leaves a little bad taste in my mouth is that now I have to buy the updated parts package even though it has just been a couple of months when I made my purchase. I can use it with the old parts, but I just love the whole Nordic Hyper so much that I have to get all the new parts to make it as perfect as possible.
Good to hear you're putting your Nordic Hyper to use. I like that they give people with older models the option to upgrade to get some of the latest features.
Thanks for the review, very well explained! We appreciate the feedback on the Leg Developer bolt as well. We have tested this to over 10,000 cycles (up and down reps) and, we've not seen any issues with the pad getting damaged. If it was ever damaged, we would replace it at no cost thanks to the included 2 year warranty. If anyone has questions, I'd be happy to answer! -Benji (founder)
Hi Benji, I have the Nordic Hyper and I have already ordered the leg developer couple of months ago. Are the leg developer handles same for the regular Nordic Hyper and the Hyper Pro meaning you just have to pop the cap off of the handles next to the hip pads?
Thank you for explaining the adjustments!!! I haven’t seen any videos on this and this was something that I was worried would make me not want to use all its functionality if I actually purchased one.
So still haven’t addressed the 1 thing that would make it as good as some of the best 45degree on the market. Make the foot plate and ankle pads wider. Just make them as wide as the base and still won’t increase storage size. More foot positions is better.
That's a fair point, especially for athletes. I think your best bet would be to custom notch a 90 angle plate that fits around the current tubing. It would give you much wider foot positions.
Not sure if you’ve reviewed it but do you think the leg developer “competes” with the isolator? I only use the isolator for leg curls and extensions and it seems this would be more bang for buck
I own the isolator and have one rack that I use for everything so for me the Hyper Pro is much easier to use because setting up and putting it away is less of a hassle than the isolator. If you own a dedicated rack just for the isolator then that's not an issue. You do have the ability to move the lever arm back further on the isolator if you like a real big stretch at the bottom of leg extensions but the Hyper Pro feels more like a dedicated leg extension / leg curl machine. Both machines are extremely versatile. It all boils down to what features you actually use.
When completely condensed, it looks like it would also be great for dumbell bench press, overhead press, and even to kneel on for single arm dumbell curls.
Yeah you can get creative with it. It’s wider than a weight bench so with dumbbell bench presses you won’t get full range of motion at the bottom so it’ll be like doing floor presses.
Best review yet, that I have seen on this equipment. A little pissed that after purchasing one in the last 6 months or so they have already released these upgrades as good as they are. By the time I was to order them in Australia the costing almost doubles in comparison to U.S. dollars. So, I don't think I will be getting them on my budget lifestyle. But a great machine non the less if you have limited space as I have and in your laters years or just want an appreciable return on keeping yourself fit and strong without the complications of a full home gym or travelling and paying for a gym membership minus the socialising advantage of course. Of course you have to adjust it and change angles etc' but like anything in life, it's a learning process that becomes simple habit🤔😕🙂
Great review. Can it do a standing hamstring with the leg developer or does something get in the way? Can it double as a massage bench or is it too short? The end plate/foot assembly looks like it will get in the way and probably needs a redesign for massage function. You could repurpose some of the rollers for leg support, especially if you had the leg developer. It might do calf work, standing calf looks workable with the upper body kit, seated calf might need an extra bench.
You can do standing leg curls but it’s not the most comfortable and the weight plate hits your butt at the top of the curl. The bench is too short for a massage bed unless you use the leg developer to support the legs but there’s no face hole
@@ShreddedDad Thanks for trying those out. Looks like it needs some more design work for those features. All the parts seem to be there in principle, just some extra thought required. Hopefully freak athlete will consider them for the next release. Great piece of kit all the same.
Does the price justify the purchase? Who do you think this is for? For someone limited in space and already has a power rack bar, bench and weights, do you still recommend?
If you don't already own the machines it replaces, then yeah it's definitely worth the price. But if you already machines that overlap some of the Hyper's functions then you'd have to go based on what you will actually use based on your training.
On leg curls is it possible to increase the angle beyond 20 degrees. Research shows seated curls are more advantageous for hypertrophy when compared to lying leg curls. The greater the angle (to more closely mimic seated leg curls) the better.
You can increase the angle up to 45 degrees but there may be limitations with how far you can go because of the way the leg developer attaches to the frame of the machine. It's not something I've tried but I can test it out.
@@pastorrickcan’t go past 20 degrees for leg curls. The leg developer connects to one of the moving arms so when I try to increase angle on that arm, the leg developer connection prevents it from going up.
Thanks for taking the time to make that review. Very helpful question I have is how is the bench shipped? Is it in one box a couple different size boxes? How much does it weigh? What are the measurements of the box? I don’t see this posted anywhere on the freak athlete site cheers, and thank you again.
Hey Dean, the Hyper Pro ships in one box. All other attachments come in their own box. Go check out my written review and you’ll see pics of the boxes they come in 👉 ShreddedDad.com/freak-athlete-hyper-pro
Thanks. Just when your TH-cam reply arrived, I was actually reading your written review. You don’t have the box still do you? Love to know what size those boxes are. Reason I ask is I may pick up at a border store and want to ensure it fits in my vehicle. as a sidenote, I’m always concerned about shipping many times items I have shipped that are gym equipment oriented arrive damaged. Packaging seems to be an afterthought for companies which don’t want to pay the proper money to get proper padding in their packaging to protect their own products.
@Dean_O. I don’t have the box anymore so I wouldn’t be able to tell you the size but it should fit in a car. Everything but the main frame is disassembled.
Thanks for the review. In your opinion, could this also replace a traditional adjustable bench? For exercises like incline and flat dumbbell pressing movements?
The pad is wide so it’s much wider than a weight bench. You won’t be able to get full range of motion at the bottom of a dumbbell press. It’ll be like a floor press.
@@ShreddedDad Thanks. Maybe that can be a potential option in the future that freak athlete can add. A more narrow pad that can be added to allow it to be used as a traditional adjustable bench also.
I have short legs, which always presents problems on the 45 degree hyperextension. What’s the measurement from the foot plate to the top of the pad in the shortest configuration?
Haven’t tried that yet but there’s too many things in the middle that can get in the way to get a straight line of resistance. I’ll play around with it and report back 👊
I tried but it won't work. I have to set the cable slight off to the side, then when I extend/curl the attachment the cable curves up so it touches different parts of the machine.
Does the leg extension handles work with the older models? I noticed mine is not hollowed out and I wonder how do you add the handles? Also what is the difference when you upgrade an older model (I received mine about a month ago) with the pro kit? Is it just the compatibility of the leg extension handles and the missing knurling on the sit-up handles? Thanks!
I had the older model too and the handles next to the hip pads were not hollowed out so the leg developer handles won't work with older versions. Yeah those are the main differences between the older model and the pro.
@@ShreddedDad Thanks for your quick reply! I noticed just 4 differences remain if I upgrade my model with the pro upgrade kit: 1, The hollowed out hip pad for leg extension handles 2, Knurling on the footplate 3, The knob of the removable roller facing away from the footplate for better adjusting as there is more room for your hand 4, More increments in between for adjusting the rear end. The main functionality where I would consider the upgrade kit is the extra stability for GHD sit-ups but I haven’t tried those yet. Regarding #4, between the older models and pro version, what are the main reasons why someone would need the extra increments in between? Fortunately I feel like I am not missing on anything as the 20 and 45 degreee setting seems to suffice. And anything decline you can just adjust the front. The pro is definitely better, but luckily for us current owners, there is no functionality loss I think except for #4. I probably wouldn’t have noticed it, if it wasn’t for the pro. 😂
For #4, that's something I didn't notice either when I first got it but the reason for those extra increments in the back, is to lower the height of the GHD set up. Otherwise, there's no difference in function. So for example, someone that's not very tall can lower it to do GHD sit ups at a height that works better for them.
I stand corrected. The handles on older models have an end cap that can be taken off. So the leg developer handles should fit into the back extension handles.
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I'm about halfway through and this is such an insanely good review, man. So much detail on every aspect. Deffo a dream item for the home gym at some point
Keep going. I covered lots!
I can honestly say without hesitation this is the best review on this to date. Appreciate you showing the use and functionality of each knob and angle adjustments.
Do you see the steel on this being robust enough at 14 gauge? If i were in buy it I would want it to last for years to come.
Thanks for watching. Yeah the steel is good. I’ve had previous versions and never had any issues with them and this one is better
Thanks!
@garysmallwood521 you’re welcome
The Hyper Pro = if Leatherman/Victorinox made gym equipment! Very thorough review. Thanks.
Yeah for real. Multi purpose equipment is a home gym owner’s best friend
Superb video. Thanks. Clear, thorough, and really well done. Keep 'em coming.
Thanks 👊
From Belgium - Europe: "thanks, excellent presentation!"
Thanks for watching 👊
SUPER appreciate this review! Thank you for simplifying it so well.
You’re welcome 👊
Great video! I'm super excited about the leg developer attachment, I caaaaan't wait!
The new way it attaches is so fast!
Great review man. Good job!
Thanks bro 👊
Great review mate. thank you.
You bet 👊
Great review! Thanks so much for being so thorough.
You’re welcome. There was lots to cover in this one
If the leg developer had a cable attachment point/ring on the end of the weight pin where the bolt head currently is, you could attach a cable from a high pulley and use it as a seated hamstring, using the other side of the leg extension pads. The cable length would need to be perfect or it would be hard/risky to get in/out of.
I think an attachment point on the end of the weight pin would also help functionality with the upper body kit.
That’s a good idea but yeah the cable length is the would be different for everyone depending on their set up
I ordered the Nordic Hyper and leg developer a couple of months ago and I absolutely love the Nordic Hyper. I also love the new updated design of the leg developer. Only negative thing that leaves a little bad taste in my mouth is that now I have to buy the updated parts package even though it has just been a couple of months when I made my purchase. I can use it with the old parts, but I just love the whole Nordic Hyper so much that I have to get all the new parts to make it as perfect as possible.
Good to hear you're putting your Nordic Hyper to use. I like that they give people with older models the option to upgrade to get some of the latest features.
Sold! Great review Shredded Dad!
Thanks!
Dude you do awesome reviews!
Thanks 👊
Great review 👍
Thanks for watching 🙏
Thanks for the review, very well explained!
We appreciate the feedback on the Leg Developer bolt as well. We have tested this to over 10,000 cycles (up and down reps) and, we've not seen any issues with the pad getting damaged.
If it was ever damaged, we would replace it at no cost thanks to the included 2 year warranty.
If anyone has questions, I'd be happy to answer!
-Benji (founder)
Good to hear that the vinyl holds up
Hi Benji, I have the Nordic Hyper and I have already ordered the leg developer couple of months ago. Are the leg developer handles same for the regular Nordic Hyper and the Hyper Pro meaning you just have to pop the cap off of the handles next to the hip pads?
@@freakathleteco what's the weight limit for the leg developer horn? How many bumper plates can it potentially fit?
@@samnotsung Yes, you just pop the end cap off! Very easy to do with a screwdriver, scissors, etc.
@@imerected1 225 lbs. With bumpers you could likely fit 4, so 180 lbs.
I'm actually thinking about getting this. Super versatile but also thought through. Pretty cool!
Yeah the detailed work they put into making all these machines into one is incredible
Thank you for explaining the adjustments!!! I haven’t seen any videos on this and this was something that I was worried would make me not want to use all its functionality if I actually purchased one.
You’re welcome. If you have any questions feel free to ask 👊
A really useful and very practical video. Thank you.
How sturdy is the machine? I'm just worried about the machine shaking and being unsteady
It's stable. They added a longer and more sturdy base to this version.
man i love that you review unconventional products like this. i love that it's such a small footprint for so many different exercises
That vertical storage is clutch
Great detail. But you should make it clear which accessories come with the machine, vs which parts are additional costs.
Good point. Basically, the bench comes by itself. All attachments are additional.
So still haven’t addressed the 1 thing that would make it as good as some of the best 45degree on the market. Make the foot plate and ankle pads wider. Just make them as wide as the base and still won’t increase storage size. More foot positions is better.
Thanks for the feedback. I'll pass the info to them.
That's a fair point, especially for athletes. I think your best bet would be to custom notch a 90 angle plate that fits around the current tubing. It would give you much wider foot positions.
@@jamesgilmore8192 👊
Not sure if you’ve reviewed it but do you think the leg developer “competes” with the isolator? I only use the isolator for leg curls and extensions and it seems this would be more bang for buck
I own the isolator and have one rack that I use for everything so for me the Hyper Pro is much easier to use because setting up and putting it away is less of a hassle than the isolator.
If you own a dedicated rack just for the isolator then that's not an issue.
You do have the ability to move the lever arm back further on the isolator if you like a real big stretch at the bottom of leg extensions but the Hyper Pro feels more like a dedicated leg extension / leg curl machine.
Both machines are extremely versatile. It all boils down to what features you actually use.
When completely condensed, it looks like it would also be great for dumbell bench press, overhead press, and even to kneel on for single arm dumbell curls.
Yeah you can get creative with it.
It’s wider than a weight bench so with dumbbell bench presses you won’t get full range of motion at the bottom so it’ll be like doing floor presses.
@@ShreddedDad I was thinking I could foam roller on it and lay on it. That’s what I do now on the floor.
@honkhonk1555 that would work
Best review yet, that I have seen on this equipment. A little pissed that after purchasing one in the last 6 months or so they have already released these upgrades as good as they are. By the time I was to order them in Australia the costing almost doubles in comparison to U.S. dollars.
So, I don't think I will be getting them on my budget lifestyle.
But a great machine non the less if you have limited space as I have and in your laters years or just want an appreciable return on keeping yourself fit and strong without the complications of a full home gym or travelling and paying for a gym membership minus the socialising advantage of course. Of course you have to adjust it and change angles etc' but like anything in life, it's a learning process that becomes simple habit🤔😕🙂
Gets easier the more you use it
If you already own a Nordic Hyper you can also upgrade parts with the pro upgrade kit 👉 ShreddedDad.com/ProUpgradeKit
Great review. Can it do a standing hamstring with the leg developer or does something get in the way? Can it double as a massage bench or is it too short? The end plate/foot assembly looks like it will get in the way and probably needs a redesign for massage function. You could repurpose some of the rollers for leg support, especially if you had the leg developer. It might do calf work, standing calf looks workable with the upper body kit, seated calf might need an extra bench.
You can do standing leg curls but it’s not the most comfortable and the weight plate hits your butt at the top of the curl.
The bench is too short for a massage bed unless you use the leg developer to support the legs but there’s no face hole
@@ShreddedDad Thanks for trying those out. Looks like it needs some more design work for those features. All the parts seem to be there in principle, just some extra thought required. Hopefully freak athlete will consider them for the next release. Great piece of kit all the same.
You’re welcome
put a pulley on that band hook and hook it up to your trainer and you will love the reverse hyper
Do you have a video of that in action?
Just uploaded one on my page for you. Space is limited but I think I got the important stuff in the shot.
@stowlo I’ll go check it out
Does the price justify the purchase? Who do you think this is for? For someone limited in space and already has a power rack bar, bench and weights, do you still recommend?
If you don't already own the machines it replaces, then yeah it's definitely worth the price.
But if you already machines that overlap some of the Hyper's functions then you'd have to go based on what you will actually use based on your training.
My home gym is basically a Nordic Hyper GHD, a Rack 900 from Decathlon and two cardio machines. I'm really happy with this setup.
@LV481 excellent 👊
On leg curls is it possible to increase the angle beyond 20 degrees. Research shows seated curls are more advantageous for hypertrophy when compared to lying leg curls. The greater the angle (to more closely mimic seated leg curls) the better.
You can increase the angle up to 45 degrees but there may be limitations with how far you can go because of the way the leg developer attaches to the frame of the machine.
It's not something I've tried but I can test it out.
@@ShreddedDad great. let me know once you test it. that's helpful. thanks. great review video by the way
@@pastorrickcan’t go past 20 degrees for leg curls.
The leg developer connects to one of the moving arms so when I try to increase angle on that arm, the leg developer connection prevents it from going up.
@@ShreddedDad The GHD pad might get you more angle, otherwise a half roller in the right spot would work.
@@jamesgilmore8192 good idea
Thanks for taking the time to make that review. Very helpful question I have is how is the bench shipped? Is it in one box a couple different size boxes? How much does it weigh? What are the measurements of the box? I don’t see this posted anywhere on the freak athlete site cheers, and thank you again.
Hey Dean, the Hyper Pro ships in one box.
All other attachments come in their own box.
Go check out my written review and you’ll see pics of the boxes they come in 👉 ShreddedDad.com/freak-athlete-hyper-pro
Thanks. Just when your TH-cam reply arrived, I was actually reading your written review. You don’t have the box still do you? Love to know what size those boxes are. Reason I ask is I may pick up at a border store and want to ensure it fits in my vehicle. as a sidenote, I’m always concerned about shipping many times items I have shipped that are gym equipment oriented arrive damaged. Packaging seems to be an afterthought for companies which don’t want to pay the proper money to get proper padding in their packaging to protect their own products.
@Dean_O. I don’t have the box anymore so I wouldn’t be able to tell you the size but it should fit in a car. Everything but the main frame is disassembled.
Thanks for the review. In your opinion, could this also replace a traditional adjustable bench? For exercises like incline and flat dumbbell pressing movements?
The pad is wide so it’s much wider than a weight bench.
You won’t be able to get full range of motion at the bottom of a dumbbell press.
It’ll be like a floor press.
@@ShreddedDad Thanks. Maybe that can be a potential option in the future that freak athlete can add. A more narrow pad that can be added to allow it to be used as a traditional adjustable bench also.
@justinwright7469 yeah I think that’d be a good option to have
I have short legs, which always presents problems on the 45 degree hyperextension. What’s the measurement from the foot plate to the top of the pad in the shortest configuration?
From the footplate to the top of the pad it’s 33” long at the shortest setting
Any discount on the upgrade kit?
No discounts at the moment
How tall are you?
And do you still get the velcro ghd attachment even if you don't buy the big ghd attachment?
I’m 5’7”. The machine works for people between 5 and 7 feet.
The Velcro GHD pad is being discontinued
@ShreddedDad hey thanks for the info! I'm only asking for your height because of the reverse hyper.
The more you incline it, the more leg room you have
Possible to hook the leg extension up to an existing cable stack?
Haven’t tried that yet but there’s too many things in the middle that can get in the way to get a straight line of resistance.
I’ll play around with it and report back 👊
@@ShreddedDad awesome.
I tried but it won't work. I have to set the cable slight off to the side, then when I extend/curl the attachment the cable curves up so it touches different parts of the machine.
@@ShreddedDad I see. Thanks for the effort
@@ShreddedDad I have one more qns. If you compare this with the bulletproof isolator, which feels better for the leg extension?
Does the leg extension handles work with the older models? I noticed mine is not hollowed out and I wonder how do you add the handles?
Also what is the difference when you upgrade an older model (I received mine about a month ago) with the pro kit? Is it just the compatibility of the leg extension handles and the missing knurling on the sit-up handles?
Thanks!
I had the older model too and the handles next to the hip pads were not hollowed out so the leg developer handles won't work with older versions.
Yeah those are the main differences between the older model and the pro.
@@ShreddedDad Thanks for your quick reply! I noticed just 4 differences remain if I upgrade my model with the pro upgrade kit:
1, The hollowed out hip pad for leg extension handles
2, Knurling on the footplate
3, The knob of the removable roller facing away from the footplate for better adjusting as there is more room for your hand
4, More increments in between for adjusting the rear end.
The main functionality where I would consider the upgrade kit is the extra stability for GHD sit-ups but I haven’t tried those yet.
Regarding #4, between the older models and pro version, what are the main reasons why someone would need the extra increments in between? Fortunately I feel like I am not missing on anything as the 20 and 45 degreee setting seems to suffice. And anything decline you can just adjust the front.
The pro is definitely better, but luckily for us current owners, there is no functionality loss I think except for #4. I probably wouldn’t have noticed it, if it wasn’t for the pro. 😂
For #4, that's something I didn't notice either when I first got it but the reason for those extra increments in the back, is to lower the height of the GHD set up. Otherwise, there's no difference in function.
So for example, someone that's not very tall can lower it to do GHD sit ups at a height that works better for them.
I stand corrected. The handles on older models have an end cap that can be taken off. So the leg developer handles should fit into the back extension handles.
Is this a paid review?
Nope but I’ll gladly take donations
I’m skeptical of every review on TH-cam these days
@@ShreddedDad How did you get it before release if it wasn't sponsored?
@icandreamstream I test and review fitness products