Lateral raise m/c
Purpose made to fit on the mezzanine framework
Standing and bent over lateral raises can be performed to work the front and rear deltoids (shoulders). It is plate loaded so you can increase the weight from a small amount to a lot. We used parts of older machinery which we bought online and other pieces of kit which could be reused in different ways for a more beneficial workout for example using the bearing and spindle mechanism on the inside of a previous treadmill which we purchased for the movement aspect of the lateral raises. This was then improved by adding in an extension which can be lifted upwards as well as outwards for better bent over row movement.
Viking press
Purpose made to fit in limited space
A brilliant piece of equipment which very few gyms have. We have used a spare post to act as a frame for the Viking press. It has been tested to over 200kg and is used in different workouts including shoulders.
Reverse hyperextension
Not many gyms have this equipment. It works the posterior chain and is adjustable so anybody (of any height) can use it. It is very popular with the strength athletes and those who want to improve their flexibility at the same time as working hamstrings, lower back and glutes. The way in which this was made was through the use of old box section, excess pins and a backrest from a former machine in which we revamped for a better back/ arm angle.
Hip thrust machine
We made this during the first lockdown and it is very popular with all gym users. It is plate loaded using smaller bars which we didn’t use as much during sessions as others and also using the seat belt from the car we use for car deadlifts using our car deadlift rig!!
