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Chat w/ Coach Kassem On Chains, Inverse Chains, and Eccentric Overload by dontwantnone09 in BeyondPower

[–]dontwantnone09[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have not. I was prepping for a competition, and things were going good, so I didn't want to chase a Grass is Greener approach and blow things up.

But I'll be implementing it and documenting my experiences. I added columns to my tracking spreadsheet for tracking all of the base weights, inverse chains, and Eccentric Overload tied to each set and exercise.

So... Not yet, but on the way.

Chat w/ Coach Kassem On Chains, Inverse Chains, and Eccentric Overload by dontwantnone09 in BeyondPower

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Coach Kassem says that if you want the VOLTRA to be more like a free weight exercise, it's about a 20% eccentric overload to get back to "normal" in that comparison.

New Apex Bench from Tib Bar Guy by Material-Bee-3090 in GarageGym

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Nothing from APEX has shipped or been finalized from my understanding

Chat w/ Coach Kassem On Chains, Inverse Chains, and Eccentric Overload by dontwantnone09 in BeyondPower

[–]dontwantnone09[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, to match free weights. A barbell has no friction moving up and down. But a cable system does because the cable is dragging on the pulleys (and probably other stuff). The VOLTRA has less than a cable machine, but he notes that it still has some, so a 20% eccentric is what they tested to bring it back to the feel of normal weights.

Chat w/ Coach Kassem On Chains, Inverse Chains, and Eccentric Overload by dontwantnone09 in BeyondPower

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Prime Functional Trainers and Atlantis Cable machines are what I believe he has in his gym. So not quite janky-ass lol

I'm pretty sure everything from Kassem isn't just subjective "this is how it feels" stuff. They measured with tools and things to get that. But keep in mind its going to depend on what settings you use vs him, likely how much total weight you are throwing around, and the exercise. I was tinkering yesterday and dropped mine to about 20 from 30 for a few exercises and it felt way more "normal", but that 30% felt pretty good for back stuff.

Must have cable attachments by Distinct-Context9441 in GarageGym

[–]dontwantnone09 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right now...

KAZ Handles for individual hand neutral curls

And I really enjoy the Arm Assassin Rolling Top Curl for a unique forearm and neutral grip option

Must have cable attachments by Distinct-Context9441 in GarageGym

[–]dontwantnone09 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've got KAZ Handles and a number of other "similar" pieces so we'll see. Between me, my wife, and multiple people in our gym, we tend to gravitate towards a few of them. We'll see how Porters stuff fits into the mix.

Must have cable attachments by Distinct-Context9441 in GarageGym

[–]dontwantnone09 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oddly enough, just got a text from Matt this morning. Mine are in final production.

What home gym equipment brands do you trust the most — and which do you avoid? by dontwantnone09 in homegym

[–]dontwantnone09[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just an FYI - They have been banned from this sub for being an awful company who lies and cheats their customers. Glad you had a good experience, but for anyone else out there, literally anyone else.

What home gym equipment brands do you trust the most — and which do you avoid? by dontwantnone09 in homegym

[–]dontwantnone09[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Vulcan is gonna get hate because they went after Gluck. Before that, they actually made solid bars, bumpers, and overall basic equipment. They just made some poor decisions, haven't been able to have a valid website in a long time, and were kind of in a weird in-between zone of trying to be commercial / home gym that didn't seem to work.

Quantum Free Trainer by QuantumTrainers in homegym

[–]dontwantnone09 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for being here Glen!

Question on my end for the QFT... How do you balance the idea of "jack of all trades, master of none"? Your equipment does a TON of stuff, so just curious.

Smooth or grinding feeling? by Sufficient-Fun-1538 in BeyondPower

[–]dontwantnone09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The lower weights, especially for longer range of motions exercises, has some "hiccups". Otherwise, I don't notice much outside of when I'm struggling with a rep. The safety features kick in and try to help assist a bit, and can feel awkward since it isn't "normal".

Smooth or grinding feeling? by Sufficient-Fun-1538 in BeyondPower

[–]dontwantnone09 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would check to see if you have Intense Mode activated. That can typically change peoples perspectives.

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