Powertec leverage gyms

[Brawl*n*Sprawl]

i need some opinions here cause the gym i go to has 2 powertec gyms, a cable crossover apparatas, and 5lbs-30lb hex DB
Do you think those machines will build strength, cause i can lift some serious weight on the poweertec gym.
@ home i have cast iron weights up to 245or maybe 250lbs and i only can do 200lb bench for10 solid reps, 190lb barbell row 8 reps, 225lb deadlift for 6 reps but my legs are weak only 170lbs for 10 reps or more but usually i dont have a spotter for free weight workout and i dont own a power rack, just a simple bench.
which would be better?

 

[Henry Swanson]

Stick with your free weights.

5-30 lb. dumbells, what kind of gym is this?

 

[krellik]

Stick with your free weights.

5-30 lb. dumbells, what kind of gym is this?

Its not a gym, its a fishmarket!

 

[graedy]

Stick with your free weights.

5-30 lb. dumbells, what kind of gym is this?

Very usefull.




For Rotator Cuff exercises.

 

[KingSnake]

Stick with your free weights.

5-30 lb. dumbells, what kind of gym is this?

Curves

 

[Universal]

WTF! Oh man that's brutal.
You gotta buy yourself some wieghts or find another gym man.

 

[bdweezil6998]

...up to 30lbs? Squats. But you might only want to use one of the 30lb dumbbells. You'll have legs like Mike Platz in no time.

 

[Henry Swanson]

Curves

LOL! I was gonna mention Curves in my initial post but I didn't think anyone else would get it. There was an article in our local paper that totally trashed Curves saying that the average Curves workout burns 80-100 calories.

 

[KingSnake]

LOL! I was gonna mention Curves in my initial post but I didn't think anyone else would get it. There was an article in our local paper that totally trashed Curves saying that the average Curves workout burns 80-100 calories.

That's why they call it curves, not hot chicks.

 

[Resident A-hole]

I have a Powertec leverage system in my house. I normally go to a gym & use free weights, buts it great to have for when I need it.

It's pretty good for strength training, it's the same principal as hammer strength- which is in every gym. It sucks for squats, but you can get a good upper body workout on it. Free weights are still much better for functional strength.

I am actually looking to sell the Powertec, & get an olympic squat rack/bench set-up.