![]() Legend Reverse hyperextension with curved pendulum Hammer Strength Iso lateral MID ROW, with modified chest pad. (The best Lat pulldown and tricep attachment machine on the market, request 320 lb stack).īodymasters selectorized behind the head triceps extensionįlex Fitness selectorized behind the head triceps extensionĪtlantis Plate loaded preacher curl B-357Ītlantis D-423 pulldown (a superior version of the Hammer Stength pulldown)Ītlantis D-123 cable pulldown 310 lb stack standardĪtlantis NM-500 pulldown (250 lbs stack, but offers dual pulleys)Ītlantis D-132 cable High Row (310 lb weight stack is standard on this). Unique amazing adjustable start position with 1 inch increments. UCS Lat Pulldown Tower with Tricep attachments. Panatta 'old school version' Plate Loaded Tricep dip (as seen in Panatta home gym) Panatta Tricep Bench (The ultimate Skull crusher Bench) Panatta selectorized "Triceps Machine" XP Lux A+ĭavid Future Line Dip (requires heavy weight stack option) Older VR2 is also top tier and has heavy stack included. Heavy stack option is absolute MUST have on VR3. Rogers Athletic Pendulum 5 way neck with shrugs.Ĭybex VR2/VR3 arm extension. Rogers Athletic Pendulum: Shoulder/Incline/Chest Panatta XP Lux selectorized deltoid with heavy stack Nebula 3 grip (old school) Leverage Shoulder Strive selectorized lateral raise (must request stops removed, or cut stops, see thread) ![]() Reflex/Sorinex Donkey calf with custom adjustable forearm pad MedX selectorized Leg extension (Inquire about adding weight to weight stack) Prone, standing, and kneeling leg curls all generally felt to be superior). (even though this specific version might be the best seated leg curl on the market, it is questionable whether you would want to pursue a seated leg curl. MedX Selectorized seated leg curl "with rollers on the seat" for seat movement during end of the motion. Westside Barbell/Legend: Inverse leg curl Star Trac/Flex Fitness Prone Leg curl (up until 2011) (newest Star Trac version gets demoted to A- (version with bar between legs are the best (2011 and prior). Star Trac/Flex Fitness makes the best prone leg curl and best kneeling leg curl on the market bar none: Adjustable angle: straight to angled, full range top to bottom. Nebula smith machine declared 'overall' winner. Power-Lift Pro Plate Load Uni-Bi Lateral Leg Press Rogers Athletic Seated Squat Pro (highly recommend extended demo before purchase)įree Motion Epic Plate loaded (and selectorized) Leg presses.Ītlantis 40 degree Leg press (with modified wide foot plates) My personal choice of best linear leg press, although there are many great choices: MedX Avenger Leg Press (with range of motion mods and the Ken Keppler seat) There is certainly a rank order list of preference, but this is the biggest of the lists that is 'all-inclusive'. This cost no object list contains machines that are considered the best ever made. Additionally, the ideal machine will also have adequate starting position (pre-stretch) and a very large range of motion.Īnother strength of this thread is the discussion on rare and unique specialty benches: autospot benches, skull crushers, dumbbell pullover benches, curved benches, etc. One of the best ways to determine the quality of a machine's biomechanics, is the ability of a machine to allow perfect form when using a maximum amount of weight (effort). ![]() ![]() Ultimately, when it comes to machines, biomechanics and how a machine 'feels' is by far the critical factor in determining what machine is best. While some extreme body types (very short, very tall, very large, etc.) might work better with some equipment rather than others, a machine that is voted best of best is most often very adjustable and can be used with the widest variety of body types and still retain the best biomechanics (most importantly under maximum weight/effort). This thread is about discussing the best available individual machines. No company makes all of the best equipment, not even close. Certainly best bang for the buck is always relevant as well, but the thread is primarily focused on what is the best product available. This thread is simply about discussing all the choices of various free weights and machine choices on the market that people feel represent the best choice, regardless of cost. This thread is not meant to be a free weights vs machines thread, and I think we got that out of the way early in the thread.
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