Elite Fitness GHR (finally!)
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Elite Fitness GHR (finally!)
And it was worth the wait! This thing is awesome. I stand by my previous assessment of the NYBB GHR, it's a good piece of equipment for someone who doesn't want to drop almost a grand to do a glute ham raise. If you are under 240 or so and you will only be using it once or twice a week the NYBB model is fine (unless of course you want to spend the cash, then get the Elite). This thing is huge and solid as all hell.
The Pros:
-heavy duty as hell
-angled pad makes a difference (not as big as some would make you believe, but it does make a difference, I feel the lift more at the top whereas on the NYBB some slid down a little on the pad - not enough to disrupt the lift though)
-this was the GHR (not the deluxe, pro or collegiate model) and wasn't supposed to have band hooks, but apparently they are putting them on now, a SWEET feature
-holes drilled on ends of support legs in case you want to bolt it down, nice option especially for SHW's
-huge foot plate is easy to push into (most GHR's have a toe plate the width of a 2x4)
-ships freight on a pallet and is totally assembled, you just have to bolt down the handles
-EFS equipment is not hyped, this stuff is heavy duty
The Cons:
-expensive for a supplementary piece of equipment (but it is justifiable if you have the cash and are serious about your training)
-took about a month to get, this is disappointing because EFS's equipment is manufactured by Williams Strength which is located in SC, very close to ATL; I am planning on opening up two more strength training facilities (one very soon) and will be purchasing enough EFS gear to outfit a small S&C facility by Summer - it sucks knowing that it takes 4-8 weeks, and equipment other than black and white may take longer, this stuff is worth the wait though.
All in all I am very pleased with the GHR. It's freakin' awesome. For the volume of athletes and clients I train this gear is way better than the NYBB stuff. For someone just looking for a home gym to workout themselves and wants to save a few bucks the NYBB stuff is fine. If you're going to have some big mofo's and a lot of people on your equipment spend the extra cash and go with EFS or Williams Strength brand.
Next up will be a rack and reverse hyper from EFS.
Oh yeah, here's a link so J@ck's panties don't wind up in a knot like they did over the headstrap fit for hercules:
http://www.flexcart.com/members/eliteft ... =167&pid=7
JMO,
Scott
The Pros:
-heavy duty as hell
-angled pad makes a difference (not as big as some would make you believe, but it does make a difference, I feel the lift more at the top whereas on the NYBB some slid down a little on the pad - not enough to disrupt the lift though)
-this was the GHR (not the deluxe, pro or collegiate model) and wasn't supposed to have band hooks, but apparently they are putting them on now, a SWEET feature
-holes drilled on ends of support legs in case you want to bolt it down, nice option especially for SHW's
-huge foot plate is easy to push into (most GHR's have a toe plate the width of a 2x4)
-ships freight on a pallet and is totally assembled, you just have to bolt down the handles
-EFS equipment is not hyped, this stuff is heavy duty
The Cons:
-expensive for a supplementary piece of equipment (but it is justifiable if you have the cash and are serious about your training)
-took about a month to get, this is disappointing because EFS's equipment is manufactured by Williams Strength which is located in SC, very close to ATL; I am planning on opening up two more strength training facilities (one very soon) and will be purchasing enough EFS gear to outfit a small S&C facility by Summer - it sucks knowing that it takes 4-8 weeks, and equipment other than black and white may take longer, this stuff is worth the wait though.
All in all I am very pleased with the GHR. It's freakin' awesome. For the volume of athletes and clients I train this gear is way better than the NYBB stuff. For someone just looking for a home gym to workout themselves and wants to save a few bucks the NYBB stuff is fine. If you're going to have some big mofo's and a lot of people on your equipment spend the extra cash and go with EFS or Williams Strength brand.
Next up will be a rack and reverse hyper from EFS.
Oh yeah, here's a link so J@ck's panties don't wind up in a knot like they did over the headstrap fit for hercules:
http://www.flexcart.com/members/eliteft ... =167&pid=7
JMO,
Scott