Powertec L-SC Leverage Squat / Calf

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Product Features

• Leverage squat machine with lever arm for maximum workout safety
• Delivers natural resistance of free weights with control and safety of machine
• Footplate is set at comfortable angle to take stress off knees and lower back
• Start/stop handle for added safety; 500-pound weight capacity
• Measures 48 x 60 x 60 inches (W x H x D); lifetime frame warranty

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The squat has always been the best lower body exercise around, but until the development of the Powertec L-SQ leverage squat machine, it's been difficult and a little dangerous. The leverage squat machine, by contrast, duplicates the precise pattern of the squat, but employs a lever arm rather than a bar. Thus, you receive the natural plate resistance of the free weight, but with the control and safety of a machine. The L-SQ also offers a footplate set at a comfortable angle, letting you take all the stress off the knees and lower back. And thanks to the start/stop handle, the exercise will always begin and end in the top position. Also ideal for working the calves, the L-SQ measures 48 by 60 by 60 inches (W x H x D), weighs 188 pounds, and carries the following warranties: lifetime on the frame, two years on component parts (such as bearings and spring pins), and one year on pads and grips. All plates are sold separately.

Specifications:

• Model: L-SQ
• Length: 60 inches
• Width: 48 inches
• Height: 60 inches
• Weight: 188 pounds

Manufacturer's Warranty
Frame - lifetime, component parts - two years, pads and grips - one year

Product Description

The original best selling leg machine on the market!

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 60 x 44 x 60 inches ; 179 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 179 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B000PFHV70
• Item model number: L-SC
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #174,423 in Sports & Outdoors (See Bestsellers in Sports & Outdoors)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ready to go!, July 2, 2007

By	Robert Baker "fitfreak" (Shreveport LA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Very happy with this product! Walking around like a sore stick man today, and those of you that do squats know what Im talking about. :) Very sturdy, easy to assemble, but I need to quantify. At a minimum you will need a decent wrench set and prefferably a 1/2 in ratchet with SAE sockets. 3/8 ths would work but these are some BIG bolts on this thing! Another person is absolutely neccessary for one small part, but not a bruiser needed, wife or kid or girlfriend can do it. As far as the excercise, its wonderful! Im too old, 53 to be playing with as heavy of weights as I need for free squats anymore. I can do them, but I worry about an injury and healing time now. I loaded this bear up with 360 pounds and got busy, knocking out a couple of sets of eight....Smooth, felt very secure, confidence helped me to push myself harder than I can anymore with free squats. Did calves also; no problem here, but went heavy enough, that I may put a towel or something between me and the pads, for extra cushion until the pads get broken in a bit. Great machine, will let me do things I always wanted to be able to do at home. If you want a big chest, back or arms, and I mean truly big, You MUST do squats, they are the foundation for any truly serious bodybuilder.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good quality, but not quiiiite big enough., November 7, 2007

By	financialrelocationist (Texas) - See all my reviews

I just got one of these used from another weightlifter, because I wanted a good standing calf machine. It seems really solid and stable in use, and it does take up a bit of space. The only real complaint I have is that I'm 6'3", and it doesn't have a height setting high enough for the starting point...I have to squat way down to get under the shoulder pads, which isn't so bad, but I'm used to calf machines I just barely had to bend to get under. I guess it's the compromise for it being a squat machine, too. It would've made more sense for Powertec to make the main upright stand post taller, with more holes for height selection. Oh, well. Still a great piece of equipment.

UPDATE 11/17/07: I just used it in a proper workout for the first time, and even though it's still hard to get under, I really liked the way it controlled my form for the squats...way, *way* better than having a barbell across your shoulder. It didn't give my lower back any problems at all (I have a permanent injury), and the calf bar was a good height and seemed really sturdy. Overall, great machine!

5.0 out of 5 stars VERY GOOD MACHINE, July 16, 2009

By	R. L. Brown "musclerobb.com" (madison, wi) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a very good squat machine. I got it to do only squats and calf raises but found I could do much more with it. I have done the following exercises: squats, front squats, caft raisses, stifted leg deadlifts, and single leg lunges.WOW!!!!!!!!
I think this is the best machine for home use and a personal traing studio.
Good job Powertec.Powertec L-SC Leverage Squat / Calf