PLATE LOADED | Chest Press

This one is really solid. It has good convergence and both the neutral and pronated grips feel really good. You can really feel the different resistance profiles on this one too. Changing the weight horn position makes a noticeable difference in where the movement feels hardest. My biggest complaint is the ROM. Even with the adjustable bench, I still wish you could get a little deeper. I usually need an ab mat or TORQ block to get the stretch I want. The starting position can also be a little rough. I’ve used yoga blocks to make it easier to get into position without feeling like I’m destroying my shoulders. One of my favorite chest machines when I trained at commercial gyms was the Hammer Strength version, and this basically feels like an improved version of that with better adjustability and the ability to manipulate the resistance profile. As is, A tier for me.

One of the best plate loaded chest presses out there. Great convergence and great build quality. You can dial in the resistance profile to fit your needs.

My favorite chest that I’ve ever used. Unreal stretch and great convergence similar to dumbbell pressing. Being able to adjust the resistance profile puts it above anything else on the market for me as most competitors are heaviest in the contraction which leaves reps on the table and makes it a more tricep dominant press. IMO the large footprint is the only potential con.

Its a well loved piece but it missed the mark for me. Something with the handles the angle isn't right on them..Feels very wide and puts a lot of stress on my shoulders. Wanted to love it honestly because I saw they are making a combo flat/incline unit but just not for me.