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Title: Body Solid
Post by: ManBearPig... on November 13, 2009, 09:14:37 AM
Any yays or nays on this company?

Here's what i'm looking at:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bsolid/gscr349.html


Also, if sucks, please recommend a nice seated calf machine for home use.  K thanks studs.
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on November 13, 2009, 09:26:33 AM
You can get this for the same price and do a heck of a lot more. Awesome construction.

http://www.powertecfitness.com/product.php?id=6

Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Coach is Back! on November 13, 2009, 09:36:09 AM
You can get this for the same price and do a heck of a lot more. Awesome construction.

http://www.powertecfitness.com/product.php?id=6



It's a machine >:(

Try www.elitefts.com
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on November 13, 2009, 10:00:09 AM
Any yays or nays on this company?

Here's what i'm looking at:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bsolid/gscr349.html


Also, if sucks, please recommend a nice seated calf machine for home use.  K thanks studs.


I starting carrying the Body Solid this year.  Very large selection of equipment and very durable.  

As far as calf machines, I carry a home product and commerical one.  There's one more model available as well

(http://caliberfitness.com/proshop/images/uploads/802l.jpg)
http://caliberfitness.com/proshop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=271


(http://caliberfitness.com/proshop/images/uploads/BDS-GSCR-349__1.jpg)
http://caliberfitness.com/proshop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=449
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: OneMoreRep on November 13, 2009, 10:08:03 AM

I starting carrying the Body Solid this year.  Very large selection of equipment and very durable.  

As far as calf machines, I carry a home product and commerical one.  There's one more model available as well

(http://caliberfitness.com/proshop/images/uploads/PSC43W.jpg)
http://caliberfitness.com/proshop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=271

Does your product come with "everything" in the picture?

I wouldn't mind getting one of those puppies...

"1"
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: DroppingPlates on November 13, 2009, 10:22:03 AM
Can't really judge from it's picture altrough the knee pads and it's frame don't look solid. I has olympic plate support, I like that. I would try it first before buying it.
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on November 13, 2009, 10:23:42 AM
Does your product come with "everything" in the picture?

I wouldn't mind getting one of those puppies...

"1"

Except the weight but if you send me a PM, I'll give you a Getbiggers discount
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on November 13, 2009, 10:44:34 AM
Can't really judge from it's picture altrough the knee pads and it's frame don't look solid. I has olympic plate support, I like that. I would try it first before buying it.

The more expensive ones have a more padding and is ergonomically dressed up more since its going into a commerical setting where the equipment has to be appealing to the clientele where the home version is just a plain old rudamentary design.  The home version has a 10 year warranty. 
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: JasonH on November 13, 2009, 11:03:00 AM
Does your product come with "everything" in the picture?

I wouldn't mind getting one of those puppies...

"1"

Outed.
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: OneMoreRep on November 13, 2009, 11:06:57 AM
Outed.

Don't get me started homegirl!

"1"
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: DroppingPlates on November 13, 2009, 11:12:28 AM
The more expensive ones have a more padding and is ergonomically dressed up more since its going into a commerical setting where the equipment has to be appealing to the clientele where the home version is just a plain old rudamentary design.  The home version has a 10 year warranty. 

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41IAnJoEuaL._SL500_AA280_.jpg)
The only bench I once bought is this Weider bench, which is far from flexible and it's paddings are too thin and aren't fixed. When I had room for even a calve machine I would buy the 2th one.
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: The Showstoppa on November 13, 2009, 11:30:20 AM
Body Solid is considered a "good" brand.  Pretty good value too.  A couple of things to think about.  If you have pretty decent calf strength and load it up, the thinner pads will cause it to be uncomfortable on the top of your thighs.  Also, I ALWAYS recommend trying a calf raise out first.....they can have a different feel depending on brand, that some people might not like.

If you have the time, you might want to check out craigslist in your area and or keep your ears out if a gym is closing.  commercial models are FAR superior.
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: ManBearPig... on November 13, 2009, 11:42:40 AM
It's a machine >:(

Try www.elitefts.com

damn you got me all wet.  that site has some nice stuff.  is that your company?
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Mars on November 13, 2009, 11:44:56 AM
id love to have a fucking machine.
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: ManBearPig... on November 13, 2009, 11:46:10 AM
Body Solid is considered a "good" brand.  Pretty good value too.  A couple of things to think about.  If you have pretty decent calf strength and load it up, the thinner pads will cause it to be uncomfortable on the top of your thighs.  Also, I ALWAYS recommend trying a calf raise out first.....they can have a different feel depending on brand, that some people might not like.

If you have the time, you might want to check out craigslist in your area and or keep your ears out if a gym is closing.  commercial models are FAR superior.

this was gonna be my next question.  i bought some stuff , forget what it's called (i'm at work now), but the bench is kinda shit.  as soon as i sit my fat ass on it , it deflates and i can feel the bolts underneath.  i'm looking for gym quality stuff, i.e. the padding doesn't deflate.  with gym equipment, the seats are rock solid, yet comfy.

i have a feeling i'll have to dish out more than $400 for one of those calf raises, but i definitely need a seated one cuz my basement ceiling's low.
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: The Showstoppa on November 13, 2009, 11:51:50 AM
this was gonna be my next question.  i bought some stuff , forget what it's called (i'm at work now), but the bench is kinda shit.  as soon as i sit my fat ass on it , it deflates and i can feel the bolts underneath.  i'm looking for gym quality stuff, i.e. the padding doesn't deflate.  with gym equipment, the seats are rock solid, yet comfy.

i have a feeling i'll have to dish out more than $400 for one of those calf raises, but i definitely need a seated one cuz my basement ceiling's low.

Yeah.  I sold a high-end home version by Hoist, and before that Nautilus.  It was very good stuff, but when the bigger guys bought one, I had them load it up and try it out before taking it home.  Going the used route is a great way to get a commercial one, because they can be very expensive. 

If you have any specifics or anything, shoot me a pm, I'll see what I can do to help.
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: DroppingPlates on November 13, 2009, 12:04:42 PM
i have a feeling i'll have to dish out more than $400 for one of those calf raises, but i definitely need a seated one cuz my basement ceiling's low.

Consider this machine, perfect for leg presses/squats and donkey raises with some wood under your toes.
(http://www.gymandfitness.com.au/images/gym/product_legpress_LPH2100_fold.jpeg)
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: littleguns on November 13, 2009, 12:22:43 PM
Can't really tell you about the piece but as a company, body solid is top notch with their warranty. Buddy has 3 or 4 pcs of equipment, had one or 2 flaws in the seats of 2 pcs of equipment; stitching ripping or something, they sent hm replacement pads 24 hrs later...
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: funk51 on November 13, 2009, 01:04:01 PM
Any yays or nays on this company?

Here's what i'm looking at:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bsolid/gscr349.html


Also, if sucks, please recommend a nice seated calf machine for home use.  K thanks studs.
                  get it from lou ferrigno's brother andy  same products much lower prices.....
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Tapeworm on November 13, 2009, 01:15:19 PM
I culled some timber out of a building site dumpster and made a little platform.  Can't see buying a machine for calves.  On the other hand my calves suck, so...
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on November 13, 2009, 03:28:01 PM
                 get it from lou ferrigno's brother andy  same products much lower prices.....


Andy's lower on specific machines but not not everything.  And I'll match anything Andy's got and most other BodySolid dealers prob would too.  With the economy these days, its a good time to wheel and deal so do a search of different companies, not just one.  
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: jaejonna on November 13, 2009, 03:29:01 PM

Andy's lower on specific machines but not not everything.  And I'll match anything Andy's got and most other dealer prob would too.
not this shit again  ::) ::)
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: ManBearPig... on November 13, 2009, 04:53:01 PM
                  get it from lou ferrigno's brother andy  same products much lower prices.....

ok, let me give him a call.  link, stud!   ::)
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: ManBearPig... on November 13, 2009, 04:54:44 PM
nevermind.  vince, andy ferrigno's offering the commercial for 339.  can you beat that?
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on November 13, 2009, 06:23:40 PM
nevermind.  vince, andy ferrigno's offering the commercial for 339.  can you beat that?


Check your PM
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Ex Coelis on November 13, 2009, 06:27:39 PM
the Thug Workout is cheaper and more effective
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Get Rowdy on November 13, 2009, 07:38:24 PM
the Thug Workout is cheaper and more effective

you can't train calves hanging from a street sign or a jungle gym
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: DroppingPlates on November 13, 2009, 07:46:21 PM
you can't train calves hanging from a street sign or a jungle gym

How about doing donkey calf raises on the edge of a sidewalk with 1 or 2 people on your back?
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Get Rowdy on November 13, 2009, 08:37:14 PM
How about doing donkey calf raises on the edge of a sidewalk with 1 or 2 people on your back?

But nobody's gonna buy crack from you after you're seen doing donkey calf raises
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: DroppingPlates on November 13, 2009, 08:40:05 PM
But nobody's gonna buy crack from you after you're seen doing donkey calf raises

LMFAO  ;D
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: mantronik on November 13, 2009, 08:51:32 PM
In my area there are 2 gyms with body solid equipment and I can honestly say that the equipment is NOT good, crap!!!
The biomechanics on any of these machines just feels bad, machines are not of high quality either.
The cable crossover machine is crappy, the smith machine is crappy, the peck deck biomechanics and quality is bad, the incline benches lock system is tiresome.
I really don't like this line of equipment and I have to deal with it everyday because I train a few members of that gym on a daily basis so it's not that I went there once, tried it for 5 minutes and then left.
I'm spending about 10 hours a week in that gym with clients for about 2 years now, so I had my fair share of tryouts.
I switched to mainly free weights exercises because I was getting annoyed by the equipment. One of the gyms also has Technogym equipment in it and that too is amazingly crappy, better quality but biomechanically not much to adjust for different sizes people.

Don't even try to get this leg press.
The stops are so ridiculously high (I think the stops are at 90 degree angle of your knee) and you can't adjust them.
The platform isn't that big either and it's slippery as well so the owner ended up putting a few anti-slip stickers on it.
The hacksquat is superheavy without any weight on it for females to go all the way down (even with that stop on it)

Consider this machine, perfect for leg presses/squats and donkey raises with some wood under your toes.
(http://www.gymandfitness.com.au/images/gym/product_legpress_LPH2100_fold.jpeg)
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Bones on November 13, 2009, 08:58:20 PM
you can't train calves hanging from a street sign or a jungle gym
  Brothers aint worry about that.
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: DroppingPlates on November 13, 2009, 09:05:00 PM
In my area there are 2 gyms with body solid equipment and I can honestly say that the equipment is NOT good, crap!!!
The biomechanics on any of these machines just feels bad, machines are not of high quality either.
The cable crossover machine is crappy, the smith machine is crappy, the peck deck biomechanics and quality is bad, the incline benches lock system is tiresome.
I really don't like this line of equipment and I have to deal with it everyday because I train a few members of that gym on a daily basis so it's not that I went there once, tried it for 5 minutes and then left.
I'm spending about 10 hours a week in that gym with clients for about 2 years now, so I had my fair share of tryouts.
I switched to mainly free weights exercises because I was getting annoyed by the equipment. One of the gyms also has Technogym equipment in it and that too is amazingly crappy, better quality but biomechanically not much to adjust for different sizes people.

Don't even try to get this leg press.
The stops are so ridiculously high (I think the stops are at 90 degree angle of your knee) and you can't adjust them.
The platform isn't that big either and it's slippery as well so the owner ended up putting a few anti-slip stickers on it.
The hacksquat is superheavy without any weight on it for females to go all the way down (even with that stop on it)


Good review. Keep in mind that almost every line has at least a few bad machines.
I don't have experience with BS, the picture was just a sample of a more versatile machine than just a seated calf raise.
Technogym sucks, unfortunately it's one of the most used lines here in Europe.
My current gym has a lot of German equipment, very decent stuff.
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: mantronik on November 13, 2009, 10:02:56 PM
I know every brand has a few bad machines, but I'm not overreacting if I say that this brand has not 1 good machine. The machine preacher is awkward, there is an weighted abdominal machine where you lay down and can add weight on the feet side and you can add weight on the head side. If you only add weight on the head side the machine sort of collapses so you have to balance it etc etc
The smith machine was awkward as well and again with a very high stop.

The picture posted of the leg press and the lady graciously showing how it works: no way in hell would she be able to hack squat that weight. If you look close at both pics you can see the weight stack is in resting position in leg press situation as well as in hack squat position.
The slide is just to heavy without any weight on it and most beginners are scared to go down and not be able to come back up so they are half assing it.

Choose a product and let me know if you like it:
http://www.bodysolid.com/Index.cfm
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: DroppingPlates on November 14, 2009, 04:50:13 AM
Do you have any favorite brands mantronik, and if so, why?
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: mantronik on November 14, 2009, 06:44:14 AM
The well known brands like Cybex, Hammer Strength etc, because of the biomechanics of them and the ability to be able to adjust the machines to all kinds of bodytypes. (tall, short, wide, narrow people)
When you try one of them they feel sweet right away as opposed to be tossing and turning not to strain your joints to be able to perform the ROM the machine wants from you.

TuffStuff has a few nice pieces as well and they recently came out with some cardio pieces that are nice as well.

For bars I prefer Eleiko (from Finland or Sweden? Somewhere in scandinavia)
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on November 14, 2009, 07:29:59 AM
I know every brand has a few bad machines, but I'm not overreacting if I say that this brand has not 1 good machine. The machine preacher is awkward, there is an weighted abdominal machine where you lay down and can add weight on the feet side and you can add weight on the head side. If you only add weight on the head side the machine sort of collapses so you have to balance it etc etc
The smith machine was awkward as well and again with a very high stop.

The picture posted of the leg press and the lady graciously showing how it works: no way in hell would she be able to hack squat that weight. If you look close at both pics you can see the weight stack is in resting position in leg press situation as well as in hack squat position.
The slide is just to heavy without any weight on it and most beginners are scared to go down and not be able to come back up so they are half assing it.


Choose a product and let me know if you like it:
http://www.bodysolid.com/Index.cfm

I'm sorry but I'm not aware of any ab machine that Body Solid makes that has weights that you load on the head side and the bottom side.  That would be pretty interesting to see.

As far as the lady in the hat squat, its a photoshoot and since Body Solid plates have clear markings on them, those are most likely dummy plates.


I will agree with you that Cybex is an innovative line of products that have a ton of research and they carry products that other companies don't like the Cybex Trazer.  However, the reason why I don't sell it is simply because a lot of people can't afford to equip their gym or personal training studio or find financing.  If you have the money to buy Cybex equipment then more power to you because you wil  have the absolute best money can buy

Last year they had a loss in profit due to the banks not financing gyms as well as facilities going out of business with unpaid accounts.  Right now the stock is running at 1.50 a share so I may actually buy some in the near future and try to count on the January sweep.  



As far as Hammer Strength, best to get it used because of the vast volumes available due to gyms closing out
http://www.UsedGymEquipment.
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: mantronik on November 14, 2009, 07:41:49 AM
I'm sorry but I'm not aware of any ab machine that Body Solid makes that has weights that you load on the head side and the bottom side.  That would be pretty interesting to see.

I will take a pic on monday of the machine with and without plate loading. Can't find it on their website right now.

Quote
As far as the lady in the hat squat, its a photoshoot and since Body Solid plates have clear markings on them, those are most likely dummy plates.

I know but it's a bit misleading for non fitness females, getting into fitness for the first time. Better put a male on that machine then.

Quote
However, the reason why I don't sell it is simply because a lot of people can't afford to equip their gym or personal training studio or find financing.

You prefer to sell them crappy machines instead or do you tell them about the quality and biomechanics of the machine beforehand, so they know what they're getting themselves into?
Did you ever try a few of their machines? Which ones and what is your opinion?
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: mantronik on November 14, 2009, 07:46:30 AM
As far as the lady in the hat squat, its a photoshoot and since Body Solid plates have clear markings on them, those are most likely dummy plates.

By the way, not all Body Solid plates have clear markings you would be able to see.
The gym here has the rubberplates so you wouldn't be able to see it's BS on the pic if those were there. Plus the weights are racked in the pic, she is just standing laying down there.

(http://www.bodysolid.com/Images/Products/ORT/600/428l.jpg)
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on November 14, 2009, 07:54:14 AM
I will take a pic on monday of the machine with and without plate loading. Can't find it on their website right now.

I know but it's a bit misleading for non fitness females, getting into fitness for the first time. Better put a male on that machine then.

You prefer to sell them crappy machines instead or do you tell them about the quality and biomechanics of the machine beforehand, so they know what they're getting themselves into?
Did you ever try a few of their machines? Which ones and what is your opinion?


I'm not sure what equipment you used but I tried the new Pro Club Line, Pro Club Line Dual, G-Fusion, and the Classic Body Solid commerical Equipment.  Its definitely on par with Startac and actually has more adjustments and mobility features and at about 3,000 dollars per station for the Dual Line, its a really good deal for brand new commerical equipment.

It sounds to me like the gym you went to has the Body Solid home fitness equipment rather than the commercial brand equipment and I've seen a lot of gyms do that to cut cost and fill up their gym.  If you were to actually use the Pro Club Line Products then you may see the equipment differently.
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on November 14, 2009, 07:55:49 AM
By the way, not all Body Solid plates have clear markings you would be able to see.
The gym here has the rubberplates so you wouldn't be able to see it's BS on the pic if those were there. Plus the weights are racked in the pic, she is just standing laying down there.

(http://www.bodysolid.com/Images/Products/ORT/600/428l.jpg)


Those are solid plates on that machine.  Body Solid plates of that type has clear markings on them

(http://bodysolid.com/Images/Products/OPB/600/144l.jpg)
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: The Showstoppa on November 14, 2009, 08:37:51 AM
Not sure how we got from a $400 home Body Solid calf raise to discussing commerical Cybex, HS and plates.
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: mantronik on November 14, 2009, 08:47:43 AM
I'm not sure what equipment you used but I tried the new Pro Club Line, Pro Club Line Dual, G-Fusion, and the Classic Body Solid commerical Equipment.  Its definitely on par with Startac

I don't have the opportunity to try all those lines of Body Solid and I'm not a fan of Startac either actually  :-\

Quote
It sounds to me like the gym you went to has the Body Solid home fitness equipment rather than the commercial brand equipment and I've seen a lot of gyms do that to cut cost and fill up their gym.  If you were to actually use the Pro Club Line Products then you may see the equipment differently.

When I click on the Commercial page and under freeweight machines I see 8 pieces that that gym has: http://www.bodysolid.com/Commercial/Body-Solid/Freeweight-Machines

When I click on the home machine page: http://www.bodysolid.com/Home/Body-Solid/Freeweight-
Machines
I get the same machines with same article number so I'm not sure what you're trying to say here?
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: mantronik on November 14, 2009, 08:49:10 AM
Not sure how we got from a $400 home Body Solid calf raise to discussing commerical Cybex, HS and plates.

1. This is GetBig, topics are supposed to go off topic.
2. We were discussing quality of BodySolid machines and I was asked which brands I do like.
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: DroppingPlates on November 14, 2009, 08:53:43 AM
Not sure how we got from a $400 home Body Solid calf raise to discussing commerical Cybex, HS and plates.

That's one of the main things I like about this board.  :)
Too many people buy crappy things due a lack of knowledge so it's a good thing to share some opinions/experiences, both specific as in general.
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: The Showstoppa on November 14, 2009, 08:54:54 AM
1. This is GetBig, topics are supposed to go off topic.
2. We were discussing quality of BodySolid machines and I was asked which brands I do like.

1. that is a given
2. not by me......maybe someone else.

And as for seated calf machines.....for the avg home user, the BS model probably going to be fine.  The majority of people looking in that price range can't be educated to buy a $1000+ commericial model anyway.  But, that is why I told ManBearPig about the soft pads and he should probably go with a used commercial.  And to not buy any of them with first trying them out.
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: mantronik on November 14, 2009, 08:58:12 AM
2.
Do you have any favorite brands mantronik, and if so, why?

Agree with you on the used calf raise machine and sorry for going offtopic
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: The Showstoppa on November 14, 2009, 09:01:24 AM
2.
Agree with you on the used calf raise machine and sorry for going offtopic

no problem......and don't ever apologize on getbig !!!!!   ;D
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: DroppingPlates on November 14, 2009, 09:05:43 AM
2. not by me......maybe someone else.
It was me.

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And as for seated calf machines.....for the avg home user, the BS model probably going to be fine.  The majority of people looking in that price range can't be educated to buy a $1000+ commericial model anyway.  But, that is why I told ManBearPig about the soft pads and he should probably go with a used commercial.  And to not buy any of them with first trying them out.
Not a commercial piece per se, it's more about a rational decision (looking only at the price is -IMO- dumb).
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: mantronik on November 14, 2009, 09:20:59 AM
no problem......and don't ever apologize on getbig !!!!!   ;D

Shit, I forgot that rule...fuck you, basement teenage internet warrior!! (does that balance back the apology? :D)

It was me. Not a commercial piece per se, it's more about a rational decision (looking only at the price is -IMO- dumb).

x2
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on November 14, 2009, 09:22:51 AM
I don't have the opportunity to try all those lines of Body Solid and I'm not a fan of Startac either actually  :-\

When I click on the Commercial page and under freeweight machines I see 8 pieces that that gym has: http://www.bodysolid.com/Commercial/Body-Solid/Freeweight-Machines

When I click on the home machine page: http://www.bodysolid.com/Home/Body-Solid/Freeweight-
Machines
I get the same machines with same article number so I'm not sure what you're trying to say here?


You have to click on the icons above the pictures under where it says browse by product brand, you'll see a window come down
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: mantronik on November 14, 2009, 09:28:32 AM
I know but that still doesn't let me try the products ofcourse. I just get to see them.
I clicked on the bodysolid brand to show you what we have in that gym here and that the commercial and home line equipment are not different
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on November 14, 2009, 09:44:08 AM
I know but that still doesn't let me try the products ofcourse. I just get to see them.
I clicked on the bodysolid brand to show you what we have in that gym here and that the commercial and home line equipment are not different


Of course you can't try them out, you have a visit a dealer.  Of course if you're not in the US, that's a big no no
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: mantronik on November 14, 2009, 09:51:10 AM
No I'm not in the US.
But what was your point of pointing out the dropboxes after I told you that the home and commercial equipment are the same when you said that the gym might have tried to cut cost and bought home equipment instead of commercial equipment?
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: DroppingPlates on November 14, 2009, 09:51:48 AM

Of course you can't try them out, you have a visit a dealer.  Of course if you're not in the US, that's a big no no

I think this statement is much more interesting: "the commercial and home line equipment are not different"
BTW, I see this brand is also sold in the UK
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Mars on November 14, 2009, 09:52:51 AM
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: DroppingPlates on November 14, 2009, 09:53:08 AM
No I'm not in the US.
But what was your point of pointing out the dropboxes after I told you that the home and commercial equipment are the same when you said that the gym might have tried to cut cost and bought home equipment instead of commercial equipment?
Sorry for interupting your discussion  ;)
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Grape Ape on November 14, 2009, 09:53:26 AM
Don't spend $50, let alone $400, on any piece of equipment that limits you to basically one exercise.

You can do standing raises with a dumbell or barbell.
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: mantronik on November 14, 2009, 09:54:06 AM
Haha, we just agreed we don't apologise here!!
But they have the same article numbers, check out the links I posted to see the difference between commercial and home

Dank je wel Mars. Maar Zwart-Wit van de Frank Boeijen Groep was beter in de 80-er jaren!!
Heb je geen Normaal - Oerendhard om Vince stil te krijgen?
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Mars on November 14, 2009, 09:56:18 AM
They have the same article numbers, check out the links I posted to see the difference between commercial and home

Dank je wel Mars. Maar Zwart-Wit van de Frank Boeijen Groep was beter in de 80-er jaren!!
Heb je geen Normaal - Oerendhard om Vince stil te krijgen?

lol dit is de laatste reactie die ik had verwacht ;D
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: mantronik on November 14, 2009, 09:59:01 AM
Ben al jaren weg uit NL maar ik ken de gouden stampers nog wel hoor! Waar is Roberto Jacketti and the Scooters? Save the Day Mars!
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: DroppingPlates on November 14, 2009, 09:59:07 AM

Frank is one of the best Dutch singers, still going strong  :)
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: mantronik on November 14, 2009, 10:00:07 AM
Wat? Zingt hij nog? Duet met Conny vd Bosch? Of Gerardje Joling?
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: DroppingPlates on November 14, 2009, 10:00:48 AM
Krijg nou wat, zit ik weer tussen de kaaskoppen  ;D
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: mantronik on November 14, 2009, 10:05:20 AM
Hey hey hey, surinamer hier, gestudeerd in rotjeknor en wonend in de antillen!!
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: DroppingPlates on November 14, 2009, 10:08:56 AM
Hey hey hey, surinamer hier, gestudeerd in rotjeknor en wonend in de antillen!!
Trainer + op de Antillen... man, dat heb je goed gedaan :D
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: mantronik on November 14, 2009, 10:10:56 AM
en mijn eigen fysio kliniek en mijn eigen dojo en nutritionist.
dank je wel NL!
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: DroppingPlates on November 14, 2009, 10:20:50 AM
en mijn eigen fysio kliniek en mijn eigen dojo en nutritionist.
dank je wel NL!

Poffedomme zeg, en ook nog een harem toevallig?
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: mantronik on November 14, 2009, 10:26:17 AM
Hallo dit zijn de antillen! Je hoort er niet bij als je niet meer als 1 vrouw hebt!!
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: DroppingPlates on November 14, 2009, 10:31:15 AM
Hallo dit zijn de antillen! Je hoort er niet bij als je niet meer als 1 vrouw hebt!!

Wat doe ik nog in dit suffe land ???
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: crownshep on November 14, 2009, 11:40:11 AM
I bought a bodysolid squat rack last year for my homegym,and as i was bolting it all together i put the weight plate holders onto the side of the rack,tightened the bolts up by finger then got the ratchet on them.As i`m ratcheting it up i start to think surely it should be tight by now,there was only a thread or two that needed tightening,so i look round to the side where the nut is and see the steel is crushed in.All from using a ratchet.I then checked to see where the rack was made and it said made in china.Its cheap shitty steel from china that they use to make the equipment with,not very safe when you think of what it is used for.
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: DroppingPlates on November 14, 2009, 11:44:46 AM
I bought a bodysolid squat rack last year for my homegym,and as i was bolting it all together i put the weight plate holders onto the side of the rack,tightened the bolts up by finger then got the ratchet on them.As i`m ratcheting it up i start to think surely it should be tight by now,there was only a thread or two that needed tightening,so i look round to the side where the nut is and see the steel is crushed in.All from using a ratchet.I then checked to see where the rack was made and it said made in china.Its cheap shitty steel from china that they use to make the equipment with,not very safe when you think of what it is used for.

Solid body, not so solid steel  ;D
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: mantronik on November 14, 2009, 12:47:19 PM
Wat doe ik nog in dit suffe land ???

dat vroeg ik mezelf af vanaf de de week dat ik ernaartoe verhuisde!!

Crownshep: did you get to use the rack anyway? Did they replace it or you never filed a complaint?
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: crownshep on November 14, 2009, 12:57:29 PM
I bought it off fitness superstore website here in the uk,and after numerous e-mails from me that never got a reply,and phone calls that kept promising to send a replacement that never came,i said fuck it,i`ll have to use it anyway.One problem of buying off the internet.It stood firm when i`ve had 4 plates on the bar on the rack but its always in the back of your mind that if the steel is bending just from tightening up a bolt,whats gonna happen when you have hundreds of pounds in weight above your head.
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Mr Nobody on November 14, 2009, 02:17:37 PM
Except the weight but if you send me a PM, I'll give you a Getbiggers discount
Vince can you send me a free evaluation model before I decide on purchase?
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: The Showstoppa on November 14, 2009, 02:19:41 PM
Vince can you send me a free evaluation model before I decide on purchase?

 ;D
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on November 14, 2009, 02:19:48 PM
Vince can you send me a free evaluation model before I decide on purchase?

There's a deposit required for evaluation models.
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Mr Nobody on November 14, 2009, 02:21:31 PM
There's a deposit required for evaluation models.
How much?  I have left in my pocket $2.33 will that do it?
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on November 14, 2009, 02:26:39 PM
How much?  I have left in my pocket $2.33 will that do it?

Its enough for a deposit on a catalog...... ;D


However, I did put up a special in honor of getbig.  Its a nice gesture for Christmas.  Must be a registered Getbig Member to recieve this package  ;D

Body Solid Freeweight Leverage Gym (Superman Getbig Package)
(http://caliberfitness.com/proshop/images/uploads/SBL460P4_main.jpg)
http://caliberfitness.com/proshop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=594


You are welcome
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: ManBearPig... on November 16, 2009, 10:13:08 AM
bumping this.

for showstoppa:  the problem with buying commercial equipment is not the price per se; it's the 50% markup for shipping and i can't find shit in the "fitness stores" around here that satisfy quality requirements for me, regardless of price.

which is understandable i guess; 90% of people buy a machine and just use it as a coat rack, but i do plan on/ use the equipment i buy.

i can't just go to a cybex or hammer store at the mall because it doesn't exist.  so i can either buy the cheap ass foam padded calf raise around here or pay $1000 plus $500 for shipping.
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: The Showstoppa on November 16, 2009, 10:22:07 AM
bumping this.

for showstoppa:  the problem with buying commercial equipment is not the price per se; it's the 50% markup for shipping and i can't find shit in the "fitness stores" around here that satisfy quality requirements for me, regardless of price.

which is understandable i guess; 90% of people buy a machine and just use it as a coat rack, but i do plan on/ use the equipment i buy.

i can't just go to a cybex or hammer store at the mall because it doesn't exist.  so i can either buy the cheap ass foam padded calf raise around here or pay $1000 plus $500 for shipping.

Check your pm's.
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: DroppingPlates on November 16, 2009, 10:26:22 AM
bumping this.

for showstoppa:  the problem with buying commercial equipment is not the price per se; it's the 50% markup for shipping and i can't find shit in the "fitness stores" around here that satisfy quality requirements for me, regardless of price.

which is understandable i guess; 90% of people buy a machine and just use it as a coat rack, but i do plan on/ use the equipment i buy.

i can't just go to a cybex or hammer store at the mall because it doesn't exist.  so i can either buy the cheap ass foam padded calf raise around here or pay $1000 plus $500 for shipping.

Why not visit a fitness expo (sorry for this term but that's how the industry calls it) so that you can try several brands, doing business and take the stuff home yourself?
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Marty Champions on November 16, 2009, 08:09:03 PM
WHY DONT YOU JUST SIT A BAR WITH 300 POUNDS AND SOME PADDIN ON YOUR KNEES AND DO SEATED CALVE RAISES LIKE THAT, YOUD BE AN IDIOT TO BUY A MACHINE, OR U JUST HAVE TOO MUCH MONEY?
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: mantronik on November 26, 2009, 06:37:58 AM
I'm sorry but I'm not aware of any ab machine that Body Solid makes that has weights that you load on the head side and the bottom side.  That would be pretty interesting to see.

Everytime I was in the gym I forgot to take the pics of the machine but here they are.
First pic is unloaded.
Second pic I only loaded 2 10lbs plates on the head side and you can see what happens.
For you and me it's logic etc how to use the machine but if you are a secretary and purchase this for home use you will enjoy it by loading the head end everytime because it's easier.

Very uncomfortable machine for the experienced gymrat and no ways to adjust anywhere for the taller or shorter people but the leg support and the angle of the machine stays the same
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: DroppingPlates on November 26, 2009, 06:57:54 AM
Everytime I was in the gym I forgot to take the pics of the machine but here they are.
First pic is unloaded.
Second pic I only loaded 2 10lbs plates on the head side and you can see what happens.
For you and me it's logic etc how to use the machine but if you are a secretary and purchase this for home use you will enjoy it by loading the head end everytime because it's easier.

Very uncomfortable machine for the experienced gymrat and no ways to adjust anywhere for the taller or shorter people but the leg support and the angle of the machine stays the same

Trying is believing but judging from those pics this machine lacks of flexibility and has worse biomechanics. Most ab machines I've tried caused lower back problems. I prefer doing crunches with a rope pulley or a swiss ball.
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: che on November 26, 2009, 07:22:21 AM
Any yays or nays on this company?

Here's what i'm looking at:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bsolid/gscr349.html


Also, if sucks, please recommend a nice seated calf machine for home use.  K thanks studs.
Check Craigslist , I just bought a Bodysolid machine(mint condition ) for $300 .
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: uberman09 on November 26, 2009, 07:35:44 AM
why do you own two machines that do the exact same thing? godamn fucking moron.
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Mr Nobody on November 26, 2009, 07:41:53 AM
Check Craigslist , I just bought a Bodysolid machine(mint condition ) for $300 .
Goodrum wont like this, cutting into his profits
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: uberman09 on November 26, 2009, 07:44:43 AM
Goodrum wont like this, cutting into his profits
goodcum makes  0 profit...
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: che on November 26, 2009, 07:44:52 AM
why do you own two machines that do the exact same thing? godamn fucking moron.

 ::)
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Mr Nobody on November 26, 2009, 07:45:39 AM
goodcum makes  0 profit...
not sure he says he makes mega dollars off his site...
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Tapeworm on November 26, 2009, 08:00:23 AM
My power rack is a Body Solid.  Gets the job done & the price was right but it's very basic and probably isn't rated to carry enough for someone who moves big weight.  Strictly a 'fitness enthusiast's' piece of equipment.  Can't imagine anyone putting their gear in a commercial setting.

Btw, since we're ranting - I fucking hate Gold's Gym stuff.  DO NOT BUY.  I have some oly plates for my dumbell handles and the metallic paint continues to chip off the fucking things.  The retard that brought these to market should be publicly flogged.  It's just a matter of time until I get a flake in my eye & I keep meaning to get some other ones.  My TFG and BodyWorx plates are ok tho.  Ffs how hard is it to make a weight plate?!
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Mr Nobody on November 26, 2009, 08:06:57 AM
My power rack is a Body Solid.  Gets the job done & the price was right but it's very basic and probably isn't rated to carry enough for someone who moves big weight.  Strictly a 'fitness enthusiast's' piece of equipment.  Can't imagine anyone putting their gear in a commercial setting.

Btw, since we're ranting - I fucking hate Gold's Gym stuff.  DO NOT BUY.  I have some oly plates for my dumbell handles and the metallic paint continues to chip off the fucking things.  The retard that brought these to market should be publicly flogged.  It's just a matter of time until I get a flake in my eye & I keep meaning to get some other ones.  My TFG and BodyWorx plates are ok tho.  Ffs how hard is it to make a weight plate?!
X2 tape
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: IronMagazine.com on November 26, 2009, 08:09:09 AM
Any yays or nays on this company?

Here's what i'm looking at:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bsolid/gscr349.html

Also, if sucks, please recommend a nice seated calf machine for home use.  K thanks studs.

Yes, its a good company and good equipment, I had an entire home gym in my basement equipped with Body Solid, you may want to check on prices here: www.fitnessfactory.com
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Tapeworm on November 26, 2009, 08:13:48 AM
X2 tape

Did you buy the same one?

(http://www.healthstylesexercise.com/catalog/images/Body-Solid-Pro-Power-Rack.jpg)

*Negro not included.

Only difference is mine's got chrome pins and I took a magic marker and wrote #s on it.
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Mr Nobody on November 26, 2009, 08:16:01 AM
Did you buy the same one?

(http://www.healthstylesexercise.com/catalog/images/Body-Solid-Pro-Power-Rack.jpg)

*Negro not included.

Only difference is mine's got chrome pins and I took a magic marker and wrote #s on it.
LMAO "negro not include" yes got the same one...basically all you need throw in some barbells and dumbells and bench good to go.
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Tapeworm on November 26, 2009, 08:57:07 AM
LMAO "negro not include" yes got the same one...basically all you need throw in some barbells and dumbells and bench good to go.

True.  I like my multistation too (mostly for flies, leg extensions, and leg curls), some no name chinese manufactured thing, but I'd get along quite well without it.  If I had to go kit out again it would be the rack first, oly barbell & adjustable dumbells, and a bench that incorporates leg extensions and curls (although I've never used one and the non cable mechanics might be crappy). 

A height adjustable cable crossover would be pretty cool, but it's a lot of machine for probably not much benefit.
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Mr Nobody on November 26, 2009, 08:59:07 AM
True.  I like my multistation too (mostly for flies, leg extensions, and leg curls), some no name chinese manufactured thing, but I'd get along quite well without it.  If I had to go kit out again it would be the rack first, oly barbell & adjustable dumbells, and a bench that incorporates leg extensions and curls (although I've never used one and the non cable mechanics might be crappy). 

A height adjustable cable crossover would be pretty cool, but it's a lot of machine for probably not much benefit.
A lat cable would be great for sure,,
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Tapeworm on November 26, 2009, 09:02:22 AM
The holes at the bottom and top of your rack are there to accomodate a weight stack.  I didn't get it since I already have my multi.  Maybe you can buy the stack and cable setup to add on?

(http://fitness.hownd.com/images/thumb-22-1236-body_solid_power_rack.jpg)
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Tapeworm on November 26, 2009, 09:04:57 AM
Btw notice how the white man gets the premium setup while the black man gets stuck with the basic model.   ::)












































 ;D
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Mr Nobody on November 26, 2009, 09:08:46 AM
Btw notice how the white man gets the premium setup while the black man gets stuck with the basic model.   ::)












































 ;D
LMAO white gets the deluxe, I need to check the price maybe goodrum can help ::)
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: che on November 26, 2009, 09:10:47 AM
Maybe you can buy the stack and cable setup to add on?


Yes you can ,I have the PARABODY rack w/ the cable set up ,pretty much the same thing .
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Mr Nobody on November 26, 2009, 09:11:52 AM
Yes you can ,I have the PARABODY rack w/ the cable set up ,pretty much the same thing .
is that your setup che? if so nice
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: che on November 26, 2009, 09:14:02 AM
is that your setup che? if so nice

Yes,  thank you .
I bought everything in Craigslist from different people, for about $1200.
Title: Re: Body Solid
Post by: Tapeworm on November 26, 2009, 09:23:28 AM
Yes you can ,I have the PARABODY rack w/ the cable set up ,pretty much the same thing .

Probably a more cost effective design there, using plates instead of a stack.  Nice setup.  And you have it all in one room.  I have my rack in one room with the adjustable DBs and the multi and cast DBs in another.  ::)  Ugh, I gotta move.

Btw, I drilled out my DB rack and reinstalled the shelves level because I have the same chamfered DBs.  Watch your toes!