Videos - Powertec Multi System

We have been meaning to expand on our Powertec and Ironmaster gym equipment videos for a while now. The old videos have been and still are great, and have a following worldwide now. So when we decided to update them we thought we would do something special for our loyal customers.....If you are going to get some weight training tips for training in your home gym you might as well get them from the best. So we have enlisted the help of our good friend Lee Priest to do some videos of his workou

Posted On: 20/08/2010

I have just come back from my tour of the Powertec factory in Shanghai. It was the experience of a life time! This was only my 2nd overseas trip. So going to Shanghai is really taking a jump in the deep end. I try to avoid the city centre in Sydney at peak times because I hate crowds. Well Shanghai makes Sydney look like a sleepy country town. The Powertec factory was much bigger than I expected and the photos do not fully show the scale of the operation. I should have got a photo of the lun

Posted On: 26/08/2010

Here is Dr Ro's Power Matrix 3rd Principle demonstrated on the Powertec Multi System leverage bench press. The beauty of this type of training is that you get an intense muscular workout but without over loading the joints. You only can lift a fraction of the weight you could lift in traditional set and rep formats. As I get older I find my joints simply ca't take the load they once could. You still should train heavy, but not as frequently as you did when you were younger. S

Posted On: 29/09/2010

Brad Turnbull explains why he chose the Powertec Multi System. If the Powertec Multi System is good enough for Brad then it is going to satisfy nearly all serious weight trainers. Brad has been training for 17 years and has been runner up IFBB Mr Australia so he is a fair judge of the effectiveness of gym equipment. Brad uses the Powertec Multi System for his training as a competitive bodybuilder plus trains others with his personal training business. This series of videos were shot without scri

Posted On: 07/08/2008

Brad goes through how to do leg extensions with correct form on the Powertec Multi System. You will notice that he does not use a lot of weight in this demonstration but goes to failure. If you are doing this exercise properly and effectively isolating the quads you will not need a lot of weight. Personally I was not a big fan of leg extensions until I recently started getting into specific bodybuilding training. One of the reasons why was because I used to get a lot knee pain. Like a lo

Posted On: 06/08/2008

The Powertec Multi System does not have a traditional cable and pulley type seated row. It has a supported leverage row. Brad goes through how to perform this exercise and what rep and set combo works best.

Posted On: 31/07/2008

Here is the diet tip from the Aug 2008 newsletter. I still have't had a chance to try it out because I have the muscle pizzas every second night! That gives you an indication on how good Brad's recipes are, plus they are quick and simple. So give the chicken special a go and let me know what you think. Chicken Special 500g of chicken tenderloins 2 pkt of Mi goreng fried noodles bag of frozen stir fry vegies In a hot wok add Tbsp of olive oil and add tenderloins and cook till g

Posted On: 08/10/2008

The preacher curl on the Powertec Multi System is one of the best bicep workouts around. The design of the preacher pad and movement of the lever arm really isolate the biceps. Brad goes through how to perform this exercise correctly and how to target the different sections of the bicep. There is also a great bicep workout that Brad has come up with - ideal for pumping up the guns before hitting the discos! You can use this video for the Powertec Curl Machine Accessory. This accessory can

Posted On: 28/07/2008

Performing a tricep press on the Powertec Multi System is a little different to performing a tricep press using cable and pulley arrangement. In this video Brad goes through how to perform this exercise correctly on the Powertec Multi System. Brad also goes through some lifting techniques on the tricep press.

Posted On: 28/07/2008

This is a great video where Brad goes through Shoulder Pressing on the Powertec Multi System. It goes through lifting techniques that also apply to the chest pressing on this machine (incline press, flat bench press & decline press). This video is also applicable for the Powertec Leverage Gym and the Powertec Leverage Multi Press. What sets the Powertec Multi System apart from many other multi gyms is that it is great for weight trainers of all experience levels. For beginners you can per

Posted On: 26/07/2008

Here is a video of Brad going through a lunge workout on the Powertec Compact Leg Sled. This is a great way to recruit more muscle groups than performing a traditional leg press. I was never a huge fan of lunges and used to stick mainly to squats thinking these were the best for my legs. Squats are great but it is also good for the mind and body to incorporate a bit of variety into your weight training. Since lunges were a favourite with the women I also thought they were a bit soft. The lun

Posted On: 26/07/2008

Performing lunges on the Powertec Compact Leg Sled is another way this great little machine will add variety to your leg training. This video will be great for you blokes who are trying to convince the Minister of Finance to allocate funds to expand your gym. Brad goes through how to perform this exercise and how it really targets the glutes and hips - which will be music to her ears.

Posted On: 25/07/2008

The Powertec Compact Leg Sled is a great value machine to supplement your leg training. In this video Brad goes through different lifting techniques to target your quads. The Powertec Compact Leg Sled offers the pressing capabilities of a traditional 45 degree leg press at a fraction of the price and footprint. A good quality 45 degree leg press costs thousands and takes a load of space - a luxury not all of us can afford one exercise. Probably the biggest misconception I see with cust

Posted On: 22/07/2008

This is the Feb 2009 diet and nutrition article written by Lance Jensen. It explains the importance of pre and post workout nutrition in gaining strength and muscle. This is a really important area, it does't matter if you have the world's best home gym filled with mickey mouse gym equipment, if you are not getting the right nutrition you will simply not get the results. Your diet&nutrition is critical to achieving goals from your training. It does not matter how hard you workout, if you are no

Posted On: 18/04/2009

My highlight of the IFBB Australian Pro Bodybuilding Grand Prix was the pro debut of Ivan Sadek. His 5th placing at his pro debut and to be on the same stage as Toney Freeman, Kai Greene and Silvio Samuel and not look out of place is a truly amazing effort. On top of that Ivan is a true gentleman and devoted family man. I had the privelege of meeting Ivan through a mutual friend some time ago. Despite looking like one mean dude, he is very approachable and loves to have a chat. We knew I

Posted On: 18/04/2009

Brad Turnbull explains why he chose the Powertec Multi System. If the Powertec Multi System is good enough for Brad then it is going to satisfy nearly all serious weight trainers. Brad has been training for 17 years and has been runner up IFBB Mr Australia so he is a fair judge of the effectiveness of gym equipment. Brad uses the Powertec Multi System for his training as a competitive bodybuilder plus trains others with his personal training business. This series of videos were shot without scri

Posted On: 07/08/2008

Here is the recipe from the October 2008 Newsletter. This compliments the Summer Weight Training Program perfectly. As well as cutting back your time on the gym equipment over summer to enjoy the outdoors, you also want to cut back the time in the kitchen - without missing out on the essential nutrients. Morning summer smoothie - Here is a simple and quick recipe for your breakfast or morning meal. It is a quick and easy way to get a balanced meal of protein, carbs and essential fats - perfect

Posted On: 31/07/2008

People who are new or unfamiliar with weight training often assume that the only way to get big is to get on the roids. What they do't realize is that there were big units around before anyone even knew what steroids were. That is the reason I got myself a copy of the Complete Keys to Progress. Keys to Progress were a series of articles printed in the Strength and Health magazine in the US from 1965 to 1972. The aim of the articles is simple - getting big and strong. So how do you get big and

Posted On: 28/07/2008

Here is the diet tip from the Aug 2008 newsletter. I still have't had a chance to try it out because I have the muscle pizzas every second night! That gives you an indication on how good Brad's recipes are, plus they are quick and simple. So give the chicken special a go and let me know what you think. Chicken Special 500g of chicken tenderloins 2 pkt of Mi goreng fried noodles bag of frozen stir fry vegies In a hot wok add Tbsp of olive oil and add tenderloins and cook till g

Posted On: 08/10/2008