I bought the ATX Triplex because of your videos. It was the best decision ever. I'm from Germany, live an hour away from ATX and had never heard of it. I had to wait for a guy from Australia to come and tell me what great equipment ATX has. Greetings from Germany I like your and Lee's videos. You are the first Australians I can understand well.💪😎
Thank you so much🙏 It is funny how the internet works. I have reached people from all corners of the planet. But we will still have people rock up to the shop who live 10 mins away and they haven't heard from us. Been in the same spot for 17years! So happy you like the Triplex. ATX are the best - not just their equipment but the people as well.
I bought a Powertec Levergym from you 15 years ago, I loved that piece of kit... sold it when I moved to a smaller place a few years ago, still miss it! The new stuff looks awesome!
Bang for buck there is not better multi gym. On the plate loaded version, not a lot has changed significantly apart for the bench. The weight stack version is next level. However it does come at a price. But well worth it.
Great informative video there Sam. Thanks for that! I like that you still focus on the plate load version rather than just the weight stack version, as both are still relevant for heavy duty home or light comercial use. I still rock a Powertec LeverGym and Multi system (current models) as i am fortunate to have space for both plus a rack, crossover and treadmill. I am saving up with the mind to sell the Multi system and purchase an ATX Multiplex, as i do like the weight stack lat tower on it and better build quality with removable bench in particular. I will keep the plate load Powertec Lever Gym as it is time proven for myself, and like you say, it has a better center conector bar/system. I also do not like how ATX have removed the weight storage posts on the stack triplex and do not have band pegs as standard for the lever arms.. hence me leaning towards a Multiplex, knowing that in a pinch, a plate loaded LeverGym/Triplex etc. is compact, easy to move when needs be and is still a very fine peice of home gym equipenent. Thanks again for a very enjoyable and agreeable video. Cheers.
If you were really desperate for banded presses, I am sure you could rig something up. Haven't tried it myself. Ultimately the nature of multi gyms is that you have to sacrifice somethings. But definitely keep the Powertec LeverGym. It is even handy as a 2nd lat pulldown. I started using the one in the video, even though we have the weight stack version and a Trinity. It is definitely a different feel to a normal lat pulldown - in a good way too.
@samsfitnessgymequipmentaust ironically I am not a heavy user of bands other than the odd exercise where I get the value of at least having the option as standard. For barbell squats, again ironically, as my rack does have band pegs, I prefer the feel of heavy chains for those, to save my lower back a bit when 'in the hole' and help overload the quads on the upper position prior to lockout. I totally agree with having a back up pulley system mate, as if one breaks it is sensible to have a back up while waiting for servicing or parts. I also totally agree with the different feel of the arc of the lever system vs. the straight up and down more traditional system. I find some exercises feel a tad better on one than another and visa versa. I also prefer the angled seated row on the decline bench as you happen to show on the vid. This can be hard to duplicate on the common seated row set up's. I do have the foot plate attachment for seated rows, but opt for the former with a parallel grip as It feels more natural to me and get a nice squeeze in the center of the back in a way almost unique to the variation. Lovely to read that you still gravitate sometimes to the plate loaded arc option. The machine has something of a legendary status in my mind. Sometimes despite all my other equipment, you just can't beat a lever gym/Triplex only focused workout on the odd occasion! Most enjoyable to do so in my opinion.
That is my new favourite lat pulldown/curl bar - samsfitness.com.au/equipment/mg-ca-wdrvcurl-revolving-wide-curl-attachment/. Got it from one of my suppliers and fell in love. I have always been looking for a wide straight one, without the angled ends. Feels so good. Last time we had Lee down he just walked straight up to and gave it a go. We will post the video soon.
Have you seen the new ATX racks? You're the only one in TH-cam that seems to review ATX gear. ATX Multi Pull Half Rack MPHR-740 ATX Hardcore Power Rack & Pull Station FCR-780 And "the wall" Currently debating between replacing my rack with one of the above, or keeping it and getting the ATX-FTS-7000. If you have any insights (integrated cable setup vs rack + separate functional trainer) would appreciate it
Definitely excited to see the FCR-780. If you didn't already have a rack, then this would be my recommendation. Although it doesn't have a smith machine, I think it is better value than a lot of the all in one trainers that are popular these days. You get a proper power rack, the lat pulldown will be amazing, and the functional trainer will have more ROM than most. The FTS-7000 looks good too. But a little tip is that after years of training on the FTX-2000, once you get used to doing all your isolation work one arm at the time, you can save loads of money and space.
I bought the ATX Triplex because of your videos. It was the best decision ever.
I'm from Germany, live an hour away from ATX and had never heard of it.
I had to wait for a guy from Australia to come and tell me what great equipment ATX has.
Greetings from Germany
I like your and Lee's videos. You are the first Australians I can understand well.💪😎
Thank you so much🙏 It is funny how the internet works. I have reached people from all corners of the planet. But we will still have people rock up to the shop who live 10 mins away and they haven't heard from us. Been in the same spot for 17years!
So happy you like the Triplex. ATX are the best - not just their equipment but the people as well.
I bought a Powertec Levergym from you 15 years ago, I loved that piece of kit... sold it when I moved to a smaller place a few years ago, still miss it! The new stuff looks awesome!
Bang for buck there is not better multi gym. On the plate loaded version, not a lot has changed significantly apart for the bench.
The weight stack version is next level. However it does come at a price. But well worth it.
Great informative video there Sam. Thanks for that!
I like that you still focus on the plate load version rather than just the weight stack version, as both are still relevant for heavy duty home or light comercial use.
I still rock a Powertec LeverGym and Multi system (current models) as i am fortunate to have space for both plus a rack, crossover and treadmill.
I am saving up with the mind to sell the Multi system and purchase an ATX Multiplex, as i do like the weight stack lat tower on it and better build quality with removable bench in particular.
I will keep the plate load Powertec Lever Gym as it is time proven for myself, and like you say, it has a better center conector bar/system.
I also do not like how ATX have removed the weight storage posts on the stack triplex and do not have band pegs as standard for the lever arms.. hence me leaning towards a Multiplex, knowing that in a pinch, a plate loaded LeverGym/Triplex etc. is compact, easy to move when needs be and is still a very fine peice of home gym equipenent.
Thanks again for a very enjoyable and agreeable video.
Cheers.
If you were really desperate for banded presses, I am sure you could rig something up. Haven't tried it myself. Ultimately the nature of multi gyms is that you have to sacrifice somethings.
But definitely keep the Powertec LeverGym. It is even handy as a 2nd lat pulldown. I started using the one in the video, even though we have the weight stack version and a Trinity. It is definitely a different feel to a normal lat pulldown - in a good way too.
@samsfitnessgymequipmentaust ironically I am not a heavy user of bands other than the odd exercise where I get the value of at least having the option as standard.
For barbell squats, again ironically, as my rack does have band pegs, I prefer the feel of heavy chains for those, to save my lower back a bit when 'in the hole' and help overload the quads on the upper position prior to lockout.
I totally agree with having a back up pulley system mate, as if one breaks it is sensible to have a back up while waiting for servicing or parts.
I also totally agree with the different feel of the arc of the lever system vs. the straight up and down more traditional system. I find some exercises feel a tad better on one than another and visa versa.
I also prefer the angled seated row on the decline bench as you happen to show on the vid. This can be hard to duplicate on the common seated row set up's. I do have the foot plate attachment for seated rows, but opt for the former with a parallel grip as It feels more natural to me and get a nice squeeze in the center of the back in a way almost unique to the variation.
Lovely to read that you still gravitate sometimes to the plate loaded arc option. The machine has something of a legendary status in my mind. Sometimes despite all my other equipment, you just can't beat a lever gym/Triplex only focused workout on the odd occasion! Most enjoyable to do so in my opinion.
What is that attachment on the high pulley?
That is my new favourite lat pulldown/curl bar - samsfitness.com.au/equipment/mg-ca-wdrvcurl-revolving-wide-curl-attachment/.
Got it from one of my suppliers and fell in love. I have always been looking for a wide straight one, without the angled ends. Feels so good.
Last time we had Lee down he just walked straight up to and gave it a go. We will post the video soon.
Atx triplex, powertec, rapt brute force levergym!
Have you seen the new ATX racks? You're the only one in TH-cam that seems to review ATX gear.
ATX Multi Pull Half Rack MPHR-740
ATX Hardcore Power Rack & Pull Station FCR-780
And "the wall"
Currently debating between replacing my rack with one of the above, or keeping it and getting the ATX-FTS-7000.
If you have any insights (integrated cable setup vs rack + separate functional trainer) would appreciate it
Definitely excited to see the FCR-780. If you didn't already have a rack, then this would be my recommendation. Although it doesn't have a smith machine, I think it is better value than a lot of the all in one trainers that are popular these days.
You get a proper power rack, the lat pulldown will be amazing, and the functional trainer will have more ROM than most.
The FTS-7000 looks good too. But a little tip is that after years of training on the FTX-2000, once you get used to doing all your isolation work one arm at the time, you can save loads of money and space.
you look believable af
Is that a good or bad thing?