I actually cut the little sound dampening cushioning on the guide rod and replaced it with a PVC pipe. That helped the “brake” sensation you felt. Another great review!

@hybridresistance

19 күн бұрын

I did hear about that. I'm going to have to do that eventually. Thanks for watching.

Best review of this I've seen.

@hybridresistance

Ай бұрын

Thanks Brian!

Oh man, I haven't seen one of these for years... I had actually forgotten that these existed. Seeing a review of it is like a throwback to the Golden Era of KZread. (I'm referencing this design, in general. I have no idea how long the Titan version has been around)

@hybridresistance

Ай бұрын

haha, I hear you on that. Been on the fence for one of these for a long time.

Use wood boxes (homemade), loading pin (12 inches Yesforall), and Spud inc belt (used Marketplace). I have another higher homemade box to load pin. I have 8 standard 25 lb plates to load on pin. Can load up to 200 lbs. This homemade setup works great for me. Never used the SquatMax, so I can't compare.

@hybridresistance

Ай бұрын

Thanks for that my friend. That will for sure help some people

@Agent_G_33

Ай бұрын

Yep. Could even get fancy and build a whole station with handles & seat from 2x4's and plywood. Less than a hundred bucks for everything probably.

🍿 here for the content. 💪🏼

@hybridresistance

Ай бұрын

Always appreciate you in here Jaleesa.

@jaleesa00

Ай бұрын

@@hybridresistance thanks for the content. 💪🏼

I have it and LOVE it! Added three inches to my lower legs in 3-4 months nothing beats strength/size you can get from this and small footprint. Only downsides is they need accessories like seal row pad for it/hip thrust pad etc.

@hybridresistance

Ай бұрын

Credit goes to you for putting me over the edge and getting this. Thanks for the suggestion. Now I got to chase those three inches.

@betitanfit

Ай бұрын

🦾

Great review. I think it was Coop's first look review that also showed the rack attachment version of it but didn't like it as much compared to the free standing version because it's not easy to move and doesn't have the same options.

@hybridresistance

Ай бұрын

Thank you. I think he might have done this one too when titan put it out.

I have the original version, and I love this piece. It’s so easy to use and effective.

@hybridresistance

Ай бұрын

I'd say it's right there with your YT name.

IMO, the Titan Fitness SquatMax MD is definitely worth the money. It is an exceptional leg exercise machine, but it can also be used for a multitude of upper body exercises if you detach the loading pin and attach it with daisy chain tie strap(s) to a cable curl bar.

@hybridresistance

Ай бұрын

Definitely. I held off on showing off all the exercises for the sake of time on what I wanted to cover, but I will make a video on that in the future.

@aptn22

19 күн бұрын

@@hybridresistanceI had a little bit of a hard time doing a split squat on this. If you could include any tips on your next video that would be super helpful. Other stuff I do the Squatmax includes: marches, calf raises, box squats, deadlifts, I use the seat pad for seal rows as well.

I haven't seen any reviews on Xebex XT4 magnetic sleds yet 😕 Compact and supposedly a great leg workout especially if have back issues.

@hybridresistance

Ай бұрын

I'll look into those. There seems to be a few out on KZread for them.

I initially got it as I had hurt my lower back deadlifting so was doing lighter squats. This let me add volume without hurting my lower back and now I often do lighter warmup squats and then with higher volume as I can do deadlifts on leg/back day. I would never want to do them after 3-5 sets of heavy squats as I have horrible ankle mobility and bend too much at the waist. I find it doesn't hit the hips or lower back at all so still do regular squats/deadlifts. Add VOLUME to leg day with no downsides!

@hybridresistance

Ай бұрын

The volume component is very true with this. I always noticed that my legs grew the most when I did more volume compared to when I was doing powerlifting. My leg sessions (actually most of my workouts) have been cut much shorter than usual over the years, so hopefully this helps boost those numbers.

Very cool machine!

@hybridresistance

Ай бұрын

Thanks Jay, always appreciate you brother.

I’ve had the Hennessy edition for over 3yrs now and it’s something I still use and it’s challenging. I come up with many different hacks on this machine. The transformer pin really helps with a different feel. This is NOT a one trick pony machine.

@hybridresistance

Ай бұрын

Haha, yes I forgot to add his “one trick pony” line.

@IronMayne

Ай бұрын

@@hybridresistance fasho! Lol

Try placing the belt a little bit lower down along the small of your back. You have it a little high which is the likely cause of you bending too much at the hips.

@hybridresistance

Ай бұрын

I will definitely try that, but I do prefer being more horizontal simulating that low bar squat.

Love using it but I would like a solution to the play in the handles. It really throws me off when I go heavy and they move a little.

@hybridresistance

Ай бұрын

I agree it’s a subtle thing that I think would make a big difference.

Lets goooo

@hybridresistance

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

I am looking to get this but I am worried because I am 5’4 and I might not get good depth as I heard from reviews and others saying it will bottom out. Others mentioned that they added weight, rubber mats, etc under their feet to increase the height. Is this really a problem for short people like me?

@hybridresistance

9 күн бұрын

I'd to say you'd be good without being sure. I'd say the best tip would be to email Brian Hennessy or Titan about this to get a better answer.

Looks like you swapped out the vertical leg press. Good choice.

@hybridresistance

Ай бұрын

Yes, it is gone. Was a good product though.

How long did it take to ship and come to your house ?

@hybridresistance

29 күн бұрын

seemed about 3-4 days

Are you the next Garage Gym Reviews? 😂 I like your reviews and breakdowns though.

@hybridresistance

Ай бұрын

As they say in the good Book..."you have said so"... I'm just a dude covering things that interest me. Appreciate you though brother as always for watching.

@Agent_G_33

Ай бұрын

@@hybridresistance I hope you get there man. I like your reviews better, and that dude is making bank.

@hybridresistance

Ай бұрын

@@Agent_G_33 appreciate it brother.

How do you open the box easily ?

@hybridresistance

29 күн бұрын

I used a back of a hammer.

I didn’t even know these existed.

@hybridresistance

Ай бұрын

I figured there’d be a number of people who haven’t heard of this thing yet.

Are you taking this over your leg press?

@hybridresistance

Ай бұрын

It's been supplementing it. For instance my leg workout yesterday was squatmax to start, working to 5 plates, then the leg press, leg extension/leg curl, then the calf raise attachment with the leg press.

I personally believe that the rhino is better but it's much more expensive and not worth the cost...

A person could stand on couple blocks like they would with deficit rows or deadlifts and a weight belt to simulate this idea easily.

@hybridresistance

Ай бұрын

For sure you could DIY this like anything else, you just miss out on the ease of set up and added features (namely ability to attach bands). I've tried a number of things myself including just using heavy center electronic weight with a e-gym (which eventually broke) but doesn't really compare in my opinion. Definitely not for everyone though.

@shiwakuseven5859

Ай бұрын

You can also detach the loading pin and do the same. It is relatively easy and cheap to use solid concrete construction blocks to make row platforms, or even a DIY belt squat platform. However, the Titan Fitness SquatMax MD is worth even its full price because of how safe and convenient to do belt squats and split squats along with many upper-body exercises.

@Olmekc

Ай бұрын

Loading pin plus plyo boxes and you can have the set up.