Sam's Fitness - Gym Equipment and Training
Sam's Fitness - Gym Equipment and Training
Gym Equipment Reviews and Weight Training Tips!
Sam's Fitness is the official Australian distributor of ATX®, Ironmaster, Spud Inc, GymPin, Manta Ray, Gym Floor® and Power Maxx Gym Equipment.
We specialise in setting up quality home gyms and studios for serious weight trainers. We sell direct to the public so you can get quality International brand gym equipment at an affordable price.
We stock a massive range of cable attachments, spare parts and other items for gym owners and personal trainers.
There are no sales or pricing structures. You will always get our best price all year round.
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Will you be getting this back in stock?
Hey Robert we just got them back in stock - samsfitness.com.au/equipment/atx-power-rack-620-215cm/
you forget to say what form the bench comes in? Do we have to assemble it or does it come complete?
Everything is flat packed these days pretty much so assembly is required. For the ATX benches they are partially assembled. So you just have to bolt on the rear base support. Then bolt on the pads. So it is dead easy. 👍
out of stock
Not everywhere 😉 - samsfitness.com.au/equipment/atx-commercial-fid-bench/
Can the bench be upgraded with the ATX PU Backrest Pads?
I am pretty sure you can use the backrest pads and I need to confirm the seat pad. But honestly mate do not waste your money. They are for the high end benches in gyms. Just use a towel on your bench. Don't jump on it or let your dog eat it. One of my earliest customers has got a Super Bench that is 20 years old and still in mint condition. My Powertec Bench is a 2008 model still with original pad.
Great little video there sam. Personally I am from the UK where space is a premium. I am lucky enough at current to have a 21x21 foot shed (re-enforced) in the back garden that I built with the help of my old man on a somewhat budget. I have been in the position in the past at worst however, where I had barbarian line (now ATX) squat stands packed away in a small garden shed alongside a barbell, power line folding weight bench, a set of Olympic weights set and cut up rubber mats so I could transport them. I would drag this out either into the garden or kitchen where the weather was bad. I then moved into where I live now and added this set up into one half of the living room (before I built the shed), adding a powertec Levergym.. a great machine for using in smaller spaces due to it's versatility! Now I still have to think somewhat of space saving and have added a full commercial half rack, cable crossover, powertec multi system, tradmill and body solid G6B with an upgraded heavy stack and gympin. In my opinion, a high quality rack or stands, and either a lever gym or G6B will give a heck of a lot of bang for anyone's space training buck! Leg. Extensions and cable fly on the G6B remove the need for extra bench attachments that can take up space and are convenient due to the weight stack. High, mid and low pulley plus converging chest press complete a pretty comprehensive single station unit. The Levergym also is a highly versatile single station multi gym, and like the G6B that does some things the powertec can't, the lever gym does some things that the G6B can't. The combo in home is awesome! Other than that a monster g6 type machine is probably the best 'all in one' unit. I do however, have an attachment to the powertec lever gym (or equivalent other branded version of that machine) as it was an amazing upgrade when I had to train in the living room. Too true Sam when you push the need for consideration and quality. There are so many decent options for those that are prepared to save up for a piece of quality for the home. Again, great video buddy 👍
Thanks John. Yes we are spoilt for choice these days and I know prices have increased lately, but trust me it is still way better value than when I started 20 years ago. The Powertec Leverage Gym was amazing at the time. Only someone who has trained on it solidly for 10 years knows how good and versatile they are. I used to love playing around with them years ago. Had a mate who had one and he visited New York. He tried the flashest gyms over there with just crazy equipment. Said they felt shit and couldn't wait to get back to his LeverGym. Your body actually adapts to the equipment so you know exactly how to adjust your body to hit the target muscle. The high end brands try to do this with all the fancy shit. You might use a chest machine that costs $6K + and you can hit your chest harder on your Leverage Gym. Plus you don't have to wait for the wankers looking at themselves in the mirror!
Haha! I totally get you on the mirror wankers In public gyms mate! Actually at the time that I had my barbarian stands pack away shed set up (to still try and avoid public gyms, even In the greatest of pinches), I picked up a shoulder injury a d joined a public gym to get on the hammer strength machines in order to try and work my chest without shoulder pain as bench pressing was out of the question at that time! They felt like nothing all that special having previously owned an older version of a Levergym. It was one unbranded chest press machine in a corner of the gym that I was able to manipulate my shoulder position enough to get around it. During this 3-4 month period I was moving house and I did ask the management to consider investing in full power racks or at least have longer safety pins on there existing 2 half racks. They said there was "no money" to have this, then the very next week announced the plans to begin construction of their new 'posing room'... Wankers! I knew I had to get out ASAP and at that time the con-vid 'lockdown' was brought into effect. This is when I canceled my membership and quickly brought my 2nd (2020 model) Levergym. The rest now, is history. I remembered when I had my first (2009) Levergym, watching yours and Lees old powertec videos. As I am speaking to you now, I must thank you for those as they were helpful at the time and good to watch now and then even today! My only real minor gripes with the newer powertec machinery is the uni function lever arms. Don't get me wrong they have there obvious advantages, but the old units when working bi-latreally felt better as the new ones have that little bit of 'play' when you lift them off the spotters and lowering them back onto the pin. The older units had that more rock solid machine feel. The bench now is a better bench overall, but I did like the space efficiency when they used to arch into a backwards position into the levergym on a high incline setting when not in use. The current one I just stand up when not in use now. I am half considering selling my powertec multi system for the ATX lever squat/Viking press seeming I have the lever gym also, the lat station the multi system is only so so and I actually don't like the squatting on that, but I do use it for calf raises. The lever arms connection point on the multi system/multi press are set at different heights to the levergym, meaning some exercises feel better on one and other exercises feel better than the other. If all I had lever arm wise was the Powertec levergym however, I couldn't grumble all that much and will keep that one due to it's compact footprint 'just in case' I ever have to downsize again? So Do you think the ATX has a more robust construction and versatile feel in order for me to make the investment? Cheers mate.
@@johnpain8380 For the record I have not imported Powertec since 2019 so I can't comment on the current quality. But at the time the build quality was great - probably a little too good. The paintwork was immaculate but I think that is a waste. The issue with them for me was design. They were so slow to improve things. Plus a lot of their existing designs were dated which either increased cost or made them less functional. I was the only dealer in the world to sell them side by side. ATX just smoked them and the Powertec machines did not sell. They were either a) better b) cheaper c) better & cheaper. Since 2019 ATX have improved even more. There is better technology available and they know how to use it. In the last year their improvement has accelerated. Powertec have made changes, but ATX just seems to be able to do it better. The Squat/Calf is a perfect example. Powertec's version looks like it has hardly changed. The ATX-SQM-700 is a better machine in every way. It is stronger - has zero flex. The footplate is bigger and so are the shoulder pads. It has more weight storage. But the big one are the handles. The Viking Press is amazing - have hardly done seated shoulder press on any machine since. Drop the arm down lower and it is one of the best exercises you will do. I know you Poms don't like to travel - but do yourself a favor and go and see Matt from Gym Revolution. Legend bloke, straight shooter and old school bodybuilder.
It's well balanced during exercice ? Thx
If you look at the knurling on the handle it has the line in the middle - samsfitness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ATX-HEX-COM-50-knurling.jpg I grip with my middle finger on that line and it balances the bar whether you have the open end in front or back.
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Is this tricky to essemble? Do you have a video on that?
The frame section is dead easy. Half racks are one of the easiest pieces of gym equipment to build. The only mildly challenging part is getting the lifting bar on and aligned. But even that isn't too hard. You just need enough height to lift the lifting bar above the guide rails - having a mate help you makes it dead easy. Then you just have to make sure you have the machined aligned. If you don't align it properly then the lifting bar will be hard to engage/disengage. Getting it aligned is also pretty basic. In a perfect world where your floors are level you would just make sure all structural parts are square. What I recommend is to get the machine built but do not tighten the structural bolts - the instructions tell you when to tighten. Make sure you can use the lifting bar, the tighten the bolts a little. Check it works and tighten more. If you get stuck just let me know, but honestly it is pretty basic. Plus the Germans make some of the best assembly manuals in terms of understanding
Do you ever use bands or anything to made the start point of the strength curve harder? Never used a plate loaded leg extension/curl.
Personally I wouldn't want it harder at the start. I have got tight quads and it would drag my knee cap on my joint. The leg extension is perfect for leverage resistance. The curve suits the movement. This is what Lee says - kzread.infouuztVlPAluU I know some guys use bands for lying leg curls for better squeeze at the top of the range.
@@samsfitnessgymequipmentaust thanks for the reply sam, I'll be taking the plunge then, if it's good enough for Lee it's definitely good enough for me haha
Thanks! I learned something new today.. and it wasn't some exotic position from Big Matty G 😅
Big Matty Gee uses those ratios when he goes on "Elite Performance" camps in his one man tent with his many protege's. When it is 4:1 you know it is going to be a sleepless night ;)
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Hi. Which bench are you using from ATX? Did it comes with that side handles?
The old MBX-650 & MBX-660 both used to come with the handles. I honestly do not know if the new versions do. I personally haven't built one. We never put the handles on though. They make the bench bigger and harder to get round with very little benefit. I actually prefer gripping under the seat pad. kzread.info/dash/bejne/d3-j09mcm9ivnKg.html
I’m thinking about buying this, only thing is I’m 197 cm tall and not totally sure it’s made for us tall guys.
Sorry mate I hadn't forgotten about you just been unloading containers the last week. Wesley Vissers in the photos is 188cm. So an extra 9cm is not going to be an issue. When using it for Viking Press, you do feel the resistance lighten at the top of the range, but I am 184cm so when pressing that is pretty high. Plus if you need to add more resistance at the top or the curve just chuck a band on. Which is dead easy on this machine.
Would love to get this attachment too! But seriously, no room left in my little corner of a man-cave 😢
Bigg Matty Gee is so disappointed :( I am sure he could squeeze into your man cave while you were stretching your back on your Hyper attachment ;)
@@samsfitnessgymequipmentaust OOo. I'm sure he can! 🥰😍
Great review! Thank you. 💪
For the super bench, the vinyl kit is included with the leg extension attachment ? Thx 💪
Yes the vinyl covers are now included with the both versions of the leg attachment.
HEY there is a version of atx benches with Polyurethane upholstery what is the difference? this benches are smaller to?
The benches with PU are identical to the standard benches. This bench is the same size as the other benches.
@@samsfitnessgymequipmentaust when you go read abaut it the stats you will se that there is the difference in size go and check ATX Multi Bench - Ultimate 2.0 pu vs normal go se
Hi Sam, thanks for all the reviews. I would love to get a review/preview of the Bamboo Bench. Thank you
The Gym Professor did a great one a few years back - kzread.info/dash/bejne/c3Vmq9OfYa-8qNY.html - I am not an expert on this one. I have had many shoulder dislocations, one reconstruction and I should have probably got the other shoulder done too. So my ROM varies on my shoulders.
Hello, when will the attatments for ATX benches be delivered to Europe? all out of stack
The preacher curl is in stock and they are saying that the leg lift will be in Europe in August. The situation in the Red Sea has created delays in shipping so has impacted stock levels.
hey l need ATX OP-LEA-II Leg Extension will you still produce them?
Hey are you referring to this model - samsfitness.com.au/equipment/atx-leg-extension-attachment/ or the previous version? We just got in a new batch of the previous version. I haven't even listed them on the site yet.
@@samsfitnessgymequipmentaust ATX-OP-LEA-II yes but l live in europe and cannot buy it here Australia is 14,352 km from me)))
Hello, what is the approximate delivery date of your bench accessories to Europe? l want to buy a bench with leg curl
The preacher curl is in stock and they are saying that the leg lift will be in Europe in August. The situation in the Red Sea has created delays in shipping so has impacted stock levels.
@@samsfitnessgymequipmentaust ok, let me know how it goes because I want to buy leg extation curl attatment and I can't find it anywhere I see your store is full of it, no one buys it in Australia? maybe you have a larger apartments and you can put a lot more equipment in your home gym with special machines
@@Karubus-dq8pr Which country in Europe do you live? The reason Europe does not have stock is because ATX is so popular and the shipping is slow. So when the stock arrives it goes straight away. ATX have a new warehouse near the factory now so we can all get stock quicker. It is a lot quicker shipping to Australia than Europe. Funny thing is we didn't have stock for a long time too. It is a good thing because it shows that ATX is popular. Yes in Australia we used to live in houses with yards and garages. But we are headed to be like Europe living in apartments :( I live in an apartment and have no room for a gym cause I got wife + 3 kids!!
Gday Sam and the other fellas, what is the approximate height off the floor on the low cable pulley on this unit? It looks lower than say the Triplex but higher than my power rack, plus it has the rubber feet plants which imo are absolutely crucial for leg drive on seated rows. There is one other lat pulldown that I like from a melbourne supplier, but it does not have a low row, it is a mid row due to being a longer unit with a swivelling seat similar to the Trinity tower but obviously not as good. Or should I just drop you guys an email? I'll be looking at buying something significant in August, then before Xmas
The eyelet where you attach the cable on the LPL-700 & LSW-750 is 150mm from the floor. In comparison my old Powertec Power Rack System which I still have and trained on for years was only 50mm. That was probably a bit low, but after training on it for so many years you knew how to hit the spot. Ask as many questions as you want. Or give us a call.
@@samsfitnessgymequipmentaust 10cm higher, cool Yeah my power rack is 2x3 and its high low tower is straight up off the low crossmember, so would probably be just above 50mm also. Another problem I have is ROM being over 6"5, some of my attachments like the ultimate row handle and my MAG grip knockoffs drop a little too low so I have to lean back fo get full ROM while sitting on my bench, so I've been doing them mainly on the floor lately to get that full ROM. I worked out I need over 145cm to get full ROM, so this machine at 155cm will probably work for my MAG knock offs But yeah, thanks for that, it'd definitely be an improvement on what I've been working with and should be easy to move around when needed
@@redwhiteandblueblood Yes you will be sweet with this machine and the attachments. I am 6ft 1" and got plenty more room using both those attachments. The guy who designed Powertec was a short, stocky guy so you could tell that with the equipment. The owner of ATX is taller than me from memory so there are no such issues.
hey l have ATX MBX-660 Ultimate 2 in my gym I am interested in the preacher curl and leg extension attachment. Will there be any deliveries of these to Poland? or the possibility of importing it from another European country ?
Have you tried the dealers in Poland? - www.megafitness.shop/dealer There is not a lot of ATX stock in Europe at the moment. ATX are just setting up a new warehouse near their factory so dealers like myself can buy direct from there. The business has grown and they are struggling to supply the big dealers from Germany. Very soon they should have more stock available.
@@samsfitnessgymequipmentaust yes, I asked them, but they don't have version 2 leg attachment for the ATX MBX-660 Ultimate 2 bench and I need it because I will be building a gym in the basement If they have all the accessories for the Ultimate bench version 2, I will buy them
@@RobertKorzeniowski830 We just did some videos with Lee Priest yesterday. He took one look at the Leg Attachment and said I think I can do standing leg curls. It is not perfect like a proper standing leg curl machine - samsfitness.com.au/equipment/atx-line-leg-master/ - but he said he got a good pump from it. We will post soon on our main channel.
the situation in Europe is not good because there are benches that we can buy but there are no accessories and the main reason for buying a ATX bench are these good quality accessories
Trust me. You have the two best in Europe for benches with attachments - Ironmaster & ATX. Ironmaster was recognised as a market leader for benches with attachments in USA. Then after ATX went to HomeGymCon the Americans saw how good they were. I first started selling Powertec in Australia. They were up there too, but now Ironmaster and ATX have gone past them. I know people who have gone from Rogue to ATX. ATX is more compact plus have a more bodybuilding focus as opposed to Crossfit. So you are not missing out - the Americans are missing out on ATX!
I have it in my home gym on the 8th floor of a building in a 2 square meter room and it works perfectly.
Is the whole gym 2sqm? What other equipment do you have?
@@samsfitnessgymequipmentaust Only power rack with free weight cable system ATX MBX-660 Ultimate 2 barbell dumbbells and 300 kg of plates
where to buy ATX leg attachment 2.0 ? out of stack in all places in europe
The stock is coming. The issues with shipping in the Red Sea has made shipping to EU very slow - just like it was in covid. ATX are working on fixing this situation. They should have a lot more stock very soon.
Do they fit on the multi functional trainers (including the wall mounted one)? Thank you
If you let me know the specific machine I will let you know.
Excellent video Sam I definitely have my sights set on that bench with the attachments.
Thanks! Let me know if there are any other items you want me to do a video on. We are slowly making our way through all the machines.
Sam mentioned "tight arse" at 57 seconds, and immediately my thoughts turned to Big Matty Gee! 😍
I made that reference to spending, not physically. No disciple of BMG would ever make that physical reference. We sacrificed that at the alter a long time ago!
@@samsfitnessgymequipmentaust 😆 we did.. we all did make that sacrifice. And it was worth it! 🥰 Haha
The ATX leg attachment at 5 minute mark looks awesome! I wish the Iron Master Super Bench Pro Leg Attachment Pro was that adjustable!
Honestly you do not really need it. I am still using a beat up Powertec Leg Lift Attachment and my body has adjusted to the equipment. The Leg Extension Leg Curl Machine - samsfitness.com.au/equipment/atx-leg-extension-leg-curl/ - doesn't feel as good to me. It is actually a great machine, I have just been using the attachment for so long.
@samsfitnessgymequipmentaust oh, the 5 minute mark of the video was showing the dedicated leg extension/leg curl machine? My mistake; I thought it was showing the ATX leg extension/leg curl attachment. I thought it looked too fancy/gorgeous a piece of gear to be an attachment. Very drool-worthy 🤤 I wish the Iron Master leg attachment I got was even more adjustable, to better suit varying heights of people, etc.
@@quocodile This is the new attachment - samsfitness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ATX-OP-LEA-II-leg-extension-with-back-support.jpg - it is probably fancier than the dedicated machine. But the dedicated machine has the exact same level of adjustability. Honestly if you train on your Ironmaster attachment long enough you will find the perfect positions for each exercise. As long as the resistance curve is right - which it is - the adjustments don't make a massive difference. You have to right at either ends of the bell curve in height to have issues. Or have freakishly proportioned bodyparts & appendages like Big Matty Gee to have issues.
@samsfitnessgymequipmentaust Wow, that's the most beautiful leg attachment in the world.. 😍
You never think what? That sounds like it could have been important.
I'm really impressed with the quality and value of these ATX products. Could you possibly make a video of the ATX FID Bench 520 2.0? I have my sights set on that bench with the attachments.
So great to hear that you think highly of ATX. It has been hard mate because there is so much English content on Rogue, Rep etc from the US. People assume that ATX is not on the same level because you don't see reviews or comparisons. Even myself did not know because I haven't seen a lot of the new Rogue, Rep products in real life because I do not go to a lot of gyms these days. So after HomeGymCon and the feedback from the Americans it pumped me up. I always thought I sold the best equipment, but now others know too. That is why we are doing more videos. I am not a natural salesman and do not want to come across as bullshit artist. In regards to the MBX-520-II you must be a mind reader! The video will be up tomorrow. FYI that was the first bench I did out of the range because I believe it is the best value.
Thanks Sam. How does it compare to the ATX leg attachment?
Hey Julio the ATX one has more adjustability - you can adjust both rollers in multiple positions. Plus it has PU rollers. But it costs more. The Ironmaster Leg Attachment is basic but gets the job done. It has 2 adjustments but you have to bolt into place vs adjusting via pop pin on the ATX. However if you fit within extremes of height you will be fine. The best endorsement any gym equipment can get is being in the market for a long time and maintaining popularity. Garage gym forums rate the Ironmaster highly. FYI I trained for years in my office gym with a Powertec utility bench + leg attachment combo, even though I had the ATX-BCO-770 out in the gym - samsfitness.com.au/equipment/atx-leg-extension-leg-curl/. That Powertec combo is similar to the Ironmaster combo. The work on the muscle is identical. You find yourself after years of reps, your body adjusts to the equipment. Either way - ATX or Ironmaster - you can't go wrong.
Lovely. Now, let's see Big Matty G do it.. in a "g" 🥰😍😘🤤
Is that why his surname is "Gee"? Bcoz he loves to strut his stuff around the warehouse in a "G", all day long?? 🤤
nice 👌
Who's the hunk at 3mins? Fabio - most beautiful man in the world?? 😍
Sorry I should have put a warning. Whatever you dont spend too much time looking at the 3min mark. You will get lost in those eyes. Since you have already gone down that rabbit hole, here is something special for you - samsfitness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ATX-DICO-SQS-model-posing-768x768.webp
@samsfitnessgymequipmentaust OMG, you just made my day! Somebody catch me. I'm swooning so much I'm going to faint!
Iron Master Super Bench Pro V2 all the way! It's got the best of everything (if you can afford all your required attachments) and is super versatile! 0 to 85 degrees incline & decline in 10 degree intervals - for all angles of incline/flat/decline benching/flyes/ overhead pressing. Also great for steep decline situps/crunches & leg raises too! Only the preacher curl attachment isn't that special, but it works. Other attachments are awesome!
Yes preacher curl is my least favourite. Mainly because I rarely train biceps. Secondly you can do them on the angled bench anyway.
I have ATX 650 Free Stands and the connecting brace for the stands. Could it be possible to use the ATX Jammer Arms with my 650 stands? I know that I can attach the Jammer arms to the stands, but I was thinking about how the physics work. Like would the stands tip over or would the Jammer arms put some side torque to the stands that would prevent me going heavy on them?
They are not listed as being an available option for the SQS-650 stands. But I think that is because you definitely could not use them without the brace. I will ask ATX if you can. We have not got these stands set up at the moment. Otherwise I would try it out for you. In my test I would put a weight plate pin either side and throw on a 20kg plate. With the extra weight, it would weigh the same as a half rack, so it should work. If I had more stock of the SQS I would set up and try now for you. But with the Red Sea issues a lot of shipments are being delayed.
@@samsfitnessgymequipmentaust Thanks! I'm not sure if these are listed as an option for the SQS-650 stands, but I have successfully used the ATX foldable dip attachment and the ATX universal chest support pad with my SQS-650 stands, but I have to throw couple 20kg kettlebells on the back of the stands for extra stability to prevent side to side sway. I use the chest support pad every time I train upper body, that thing is a blessing.
@@Partsi87v You could easily pull an engine out of a car with those squat stands. It is just stability that is the issue and it sounds like you have got that sorted. As long as it is stable, it should be able to handle anything. Supported rows are one of my favourite exercises too. We still have one of the ATX Barbell Row Racks - samsfitness.com.au/equipment/atx-barbell-prone-row-rack-display-model/ - which I will be so sad to let go. But the Bridge Support Pad does the same job.
@@samsfitnessgymequipmentaust I went on and ordered the Jammer Arms for testing with my SQS-650's. They arrived today and I just happened to have a chest and back workout. So after my mandatory barbell benching and pullups, I used the jammer arms for the rest of the workout. Incline pressing and flat pressing 50kg per side, and doing couple different row variations laing on a bench, and finished with shrugs with 100kg loaded per side. I had two connection bars on my squat stands, one at the top and one at the bottom, also couple kettlebels on the back of the stands to give some weight and statibility for the stands. I would say that these jammer arms are usable with SQS-650's, but with some user discretion. But I have now ordered the 800 series SQS's and they are on their way and should arrive in couple of days, so I'm getting rid of my 650 stands soon.
It looks like the grip width might just be a little too wide.
They are wider than say their leverage bench press machine - samsfitness.com.au/equipment/atx-lever-arm-multi-press/ - but I wouldn't say they are too wide. On the leverage bench press, if your grip at the closest part you definitely use more triceps. So on the narrowest grip on the jammers you are going to wider and engaging more chest. On a power rack you would be using these as accessory work. So if you did a barbell bench press, then some flys and you would finish off with some jammer work. I wouldn't be going super heavy. Just try and exhaust the muscle while giving the joints a break.
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I have been watching your videos all day and viewing your store. From a lot of the stores in Sydney it looks like you have some of the best equipment around for bodybuilding home gyms. I was looking at your half rack smith machines whic hare perfect for small skinny spaces, the downside is there are no cables on this. Do you have any stand alone cables you would recommend to use with this? Forr context I have a double garage and am trying to fit out one half of it which limits me to a depth of about 2400mm but a much longer width. I was even considering the TX-LEM-760 for legs.
For compact home gyms we have best equipment in the world. Ironmaster is the best for squeezing the most out of small spaces. Plus ATX is equivalent to the US brands like Rogue, Rep etc but their designs are more compact for smaller European gyms. Remember that gym equipment is often designed to be marketable. They will add on features to make it stand out from the competition. Cables are one of these additions that have just grown over the last few years. Don't get me wrong cables are great and I use them. But I could easily live with just barbell, dumbbell, high and low pulley exercises. In my opinion that is the holy trinity for an old school gym. A smith machine and cables are just an added bonus. If you can mount to the wall, this machine is great - samsfitness.com.au/equipment/atx-single-cable-station-wall-mounted/. If you are in Sydney come in and try out some machines, give us a call or email.
@@samsfitnessgymequipmentaust 100% Agree with your advice about the holy trinity. Sadly I have a herniated disc so smith machines and cables are something I'd need to purchase on top otherwise I am on a one way trip to snap city. I''ll pop into the store and have a look in the next week or two. Cheers mate.
Ayyyye! I’m glad my content is helping to lend a hand in proving ATX’s legitimacy and innovation in the gym equipment space! 🤙🏽
Thanks Mike! In Australia so much of our content is from the US because it is in English. So it was good to finally get the opinions from the American industry
Randomly click on a video, and im in it 😅😅😅
No thank you! It was great to hear what the experts thought of ATX. We know it is good because we sell it. But we don't know really where it stands in comparison to the other competition. Personally I have not seen in any Rep Fitness products because they have only been in Australia for a short time.
@@samsfitnessgymequipmentaust we all seemed to like some of the pieces they brought. They were different than what we were used to.
@@Eccles_basement_gym Yes and they thought the same about some of the American equipment too. Mainly how big some items were. In Europe everything has to be more compact. That is why ATX and Ironmaster are so popular in Australia too. Even though we have a massive country our politicians think it is best that they squeeze us into cities. I think real estate in Sydney is just behind Hong Kong.
I'd say calves make it 3 in 1 rather than 2 in 1. calves are difficult to hit without a machine like this.
Americans will come to learn one day that ATX is premium equipment
Would love to see reviews for the new belt squats! Very close to pulling the trigger for one, cable one especially seems like a rogue rhino but for cheaper, good stuff!
Hey Andrew we haven't had a chance to build one yet mate because stock is scarce at the moment. Did you see Matt from UK's review - kzread.info/dash/bejne/opt70LGoY7LUlbg.html - like he says the price is bloody good compared to the ATX Lever Belt Squat - samsfitness.com.au/equipment/atx-belt-squat-machine/. Especially when they do the same job, except on the lever one you can do dips.
Oh yeah I’ve watched that review a couple times actually 😂. I’d wanna see more reviews for both and I suppose some are coming from the US guys that may have bought some pieces from home gym con. They both look really quality but down the road I’ll probably opt for the cable belt squat
@@andrewnguyen5820 We will have more of the compact belt squats - samsfitness.com.au/equipment/atx-belt-squat-compact/ - Camperdown Fitness which is a massive gym, got one and are getting two more. That is why we have no stock at the moment cause they sell out quick. We had one set up but we sold it before we could do a detailed review.
Thanks for the video Sam and highlighting that these squat stands are capable of doing pretty much what your ATX racks can also do. I got a bit impatient during Covid lockdowns and bought a decent enough power rack at the time rather than wait on an ATX rack, but one crucial thing I overlooked at the time was the expandability of the rack. My rack is somewhat modular as it has M16/5-8s hardware, but the tubing is 2x3 and there are not many 2x3 racks around in Australia or compatible accessories (I have 2 different suppliers 3x3 accessories on my rack, but they're either not a perfect fit or the M16 hardware is slightly longer) Those squat stands you have on display however have given me a ray of hope that I can keep my current power rack without taking a massive loss, while offering a genuine portable solution to wheel around my garage or even outside. If I were to own the 600 or 800 series squat stands, then I'd look at a connection brace, a pair of roller j cups, safeties, jammer arms and the belt squat attachment would all be amazing for my set up, however those jammer arms and the ability to drag the stands outside for overhead presses would be massively beneficial seeing I can't find 2x3 jammer arms anywhere and I'm too tall for my garage to OHP. So yeah, happy to see a couple of possibilities here and that'll give me some options in regards to future purchases elsewhere and that I could continue to make adjustments to my current power rack in order to suit other purchases.
It was hard for everyone in covid to get equipment - especially us! If you have got the room keep the power rack. As long as it is stable, most power racks are sweet for all the basics. The options for these squat stands are endless with these attachments. There are gyms in Europe that have the belt squat attachment bolted to a wall - that is how good that attachment is. So having it portable in your garage is close to a belt squat machine. I was speaking to ATX last night. They said they noticed how much bigger the Rogue gear was at HomeGymCon. In Europe they need more compact and functional items. With gyms getting smaller in Oz we need that equipment too!
@@samsfitnessgymequipmentaust I have converted my power rack into a 6 poster with storage at the back, I've spent well over $2000 on it in nearly 3 years owning it, it's a good general strength rack, but in terms of getting in extra hypertrophy/body building style accessories it's somewhat limited, hence why I've had to look at 3rd parties to see what could be compatible. I bought a pair of 3x3 shackles and a pair of high pulleys for example so I could rig them up to my rack pulley tower to do cross overs and unilateral high rows/pulldowns, it feels decent enough but it's only bolted into 1 spot so I have to use chains/carabiners to alter its height a little/hit slightly different angles. Eventually I could buy a functional trainer and dismantle the high low tower at the back of the rack as the functional trainer takes care of the cable exercises, then buy a bulletproof isolator for the rack to hit a heap of accessories and I would probably have room to store attachments inside the end of the rack in a near pile. Then coming to you with this ATX squat stand/accessories combo to fill in the blanks seems pretty appealing. Another problem I have is I'm 6"5, so not all equipment fits, attachment benches leg extensions for example is one, my feet hit the floor unless the bench is elevated to allow for clearance, hence why the isolator attachment out of the US looks appealing to me and they do cater for 2x3 racks it looks like.
@@redwhiteandblueblood Half the fun is doing what you are doing now - making do with whatever you can get your hands on. In the old days there was far less options so we all used to play around with different diy options. I don't do it as much these days, but before covid this was my set up - kzread.info/dash/bejne/pa2K0aWQfZetnKw.html I couldn't tell people that home training was affordable while training on $40k setup. Plus I grew up reading about Dave Draper, Vince Gironda etc so I sort of liked the old school.
@@samsfitnessgymequipmentaust yeah for sure, Thursday night for example I added a few carabiners to my shackle high pulleys and did a few standing chest presses to get some chest in as I didn't have the energy to do heavy dumbbell presses. So those standing presses would've hit me similarly to dips I think. At times I have alot of time to train hard and heavy and mostly free weights and see results there, but there's times I get bogged down at work, but still want to get a workout in, hence machines/attachments are very handy in taking some stress off my body while still getting in some hypertrophy which is what I'm looking at investing in from now seeing I largely have my free weight setup sorted (just a couple of specialty bars will fill that remaining void)
Is the ATX-SCR-760-KPS-SW discontinued? If so, is there anything planned to replace it? If not, is it possible you guys could do a demonstration video of it to show all of its functions since no one online has done that yet? It seemed to have nearly everything someone could possibly want for a home gym, disregarding legs (which you could just get a leg press/hack combo, plus the ATX 760, you'd be set).
We will have SCR-760s back in soon. They will probably be updated at some stage like all their equipment. The reason we haven't done a video is because they are selling out all the time. There are heaps of machines that look like them but when people see them in the shop they see the difference. Every function: smith, cables, half rack, pulldown and dip station are commercial quality and most importantly feel. The only draw back is that you can't use really wide pulldown bars because there isn't clearance - which you can work around. I will do a video as soon as I get some stock.
@@samsfitnessgymequipmentaust Thanks for the detailed response, I truly appreciate it and look forward to seeing a video of the SCR-760 eventually.
@@JT-yx7vf No dramas at all. Sing out if you have anymore questions.
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Thank you for making such great equipment!
Can ATX products be purchased in United States of America?
ATX are planning on entering the USA market in the next 12-18 months.
Great vid. Can I ask you a weight pin question?
Sure can Barry, fire away.
Think I got it. Wanted to know if just fine to cut the chord attached to the pin on home gym. Found out Yes it's fine it's just so people don't lose pin.
@@BarryJHoffman In commercial gyms the chord is there to stop people stealing the pin. But trust me the chord doesn't stop them!
@@samsfitnessgymequipmentaust I never would have thought of that! thanks
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Amen brother 🙏