The IM 2000 vs The Powertec Levergym - My Two Most Versatile Pieces of Home Gym Equipment 

I was luckily able to score a levergym secondhand from a guy that was moving. Can’t recommend it enough for people looking to get in some really good accessory work for every body part.

VERSATILE equipment is such a must with our home gyms. So much you can do with some small square foot. You can’t beat ! Great equipment and great video

Love the videos. Thanks. I have both and would pick the im2000 over the lg if I HAD to pick one. Failing that, both have a place in a home gym I believe! Keep up the quality content.

thanks alot for your videos :) i have been in alot of doubt if i was to get my own home gym or not, not only did your videos help in that regard, but allso to which one, gonna go with the powertec levergym, reason i like it the most from what i have seen, allso its more easy to obtain where i live (Denmark) only sad thing is that it costs around 1750 USD here :/ but hey every thing is expencive here in denmark ;) an fitness center is around 32 dollar a month here, so if i counter in that both me and my gf is gonna use it, well then its in + at around 27 month. thx alot again keep posting videos they help alot

Great comparison video!!! Wish the foot plate was included initially. Thanks for making this

I think the best setup would be the Levergym paired with the IM cable tower for locked-in lat pulldowns using the IM bench.

Thanks for continuing to put out great comparison videos. Keep up the good work!

Thanks for your thorough review of these two pieces of equipment. I like both of them, and will consider purchasing one this year.

Another excellent video. I'm so glad I found you. I was just about to buy a Life Fitness G7, but balked when they wanted $499 to assemble it. Some, if not all, will think I'm crazy for doing this at age 67 and just getting back into lifting after too many years away, but I don't want to spend my retirement watching the Hallmark Channel and doing puzzles down at the senior center. Space is a premium for me so I'm going with the PT WB Multipress with the following: lat tower, pec fly, curl machine, leg lift, 255lbs weight plates and the attachment holder. I know I'm going whole hog but they're on sale right now. I considered the Ironmaster super bench v2 but they don't offer a pec attachment for their bench. Hopefully, they ship freight or the UPS or FED-EX driver will never speak to me again. Have fun and lift responsibly.

I'm gonna get the Powertec Levergym. Any Smith I've ever used has wound up causing me issues whenever I get to a certain level of strength in both Pressing variations & Squats.

Would love to see a future comparison between I’m2000 and force USA g12. Great video. Im wins this no contest due to versatility and better range of motion.

Dude, I love your videos. Keep it up!

Personally, I think the IM2000 is the clear winner here. The fact that you can change from smith to Free Weight is incredible. So much versatility.

I've got both. I agree that I can't decide which is my favorite. They both serve different purposes. I will say if you want to save money you can find a used LG fairly easy for a good price, not easy at all to find a used IM2000. Also the IM2000 with the high weight capacity feels very sturdy. Lastly the super bench is better to me than the powertec. Thank you for your videos!

The levergym looks fantastic. It offers so much and looks much more compact than the full powertec workbench multistation I own

Just finished the video... still going to pick the lever gym since I own it but the is2000 is a nice piece too both great machines...

Good comparison, Having had both I'd take the LeverGym over the IM2000, For Bodybuilding and fitness training I think the LeverGym just offers a lot more versatility, I think adding an IM2000 if you already have the leverGym is a good addition.

Battle of the titans ! Great content as per usual . I’ve got an older powertec and it’s a sturdy / solid machine . I found it useful when I have any shoulder issues . I’ve never used the Im machine but it does look impressive.

Glad ur review ing this in detail.

New sub here, buddy. Thanks for uploading quality content.

Great upload !!

Thank you for the video. Now I see it 👍

Have you used the iron master rubber covered plates? I really like them and they are really easy to pick up and carry. The other item I really like is the calf block, they make it easy to do smith machine calf raises.

I have both the IM2000 along with an older Powertec Lever Gym. My PT doesn't have the ability to use the individual handles and the safety stop sits back further and is just out of my arms reach to be able to remove it when doing squats, so I have to start in the bottom position. I also can't remove the bench, without unbolting it, it just swivels out of the way. I can't do pulldowns on it, the knock on PT equipment has always been that any of their pulldown movements isn't built for anyone over 5'10". You can't get a full ROM. I also feel like you lose the resistance at some point of the movement using the high/low pulley. I'd love to trade up to the newer model PT Lever Gym, but will wait until after the pandemic pricing in the used market goes back to normal. I bought my PT about 8 years ago for $400, the guy also threw in two Hampton deep dish oly plates, 400 lbs of Sports Authority oly plates, an EZ curl bar, an oly weight tree and a hex dumbbell set from 10-30lbs in 5lb increments. I sold the dumbbells, curl bar, and weight tree all for around $175 so I really don't have much invested in it. I love having the flexibility to do pretty much any movement in either free weight, smith machine, or leverage form. I need variety in my training. I have several attachments for my IM2000 and definitely consider it the most versatile piece in my gym. I'd recommend it to anyone, for the cost even at new, you just can't beat it. If you had a small space or just a small spare room you couldn't go wrong with the IM2000, Super Bench Pro and their quick lock dumbbell set. I bought those all new at the start of the pandemic and am happy with all of the purchases.

Good Job! I prefer Powertec Levergym 🙋👏

Great video man! Although you haven’t made my decision any easier 🤣

So essentially the levergym is equal to a latpull down / low row with a 150lb stack. That's no where near enough for any serious lifter. Have you ever exceed the 300lbs capacity to around 450lbs?

Nice comparison of the two exercise machines. I hope the makers s of the equipment, who will ultimately see your review decide not to increase their base price. There a saying when reviews are favorable manufacturer’s will take advantage and increase their price. Overall nice job 👍.

Have you already done a review of the IM2000 leg press attachment?

Hey, when using the cable portion of the levergym, Do you find that the level of resistance varies throughout the range of the movement because of the fact that the weight moves in an arc rather than straight up and down against gravity?

Just clicked on the video about to watch this yahooo

How do these compare to the Body Solid EXM 3000 LPS home gym? I am looking for a good all in one machine for my spare bedroom.

Looks like the arc path of the arms would be really awkward for rowing. Are you able to keep you shoulder blades depressed with doing chest supported rows? Also, how to you like the hack squat feature?

I think I'd get more use out of the Levergym, bonus it would fit in my basement

The Levergym is my choice!

Im 6’2. Is this to tall to comfortably use the levergym? Will I get full range of motion?

Do you have the leg press attachment for the lever gym? I’m looking at it to add to mine but wasn’t sure if it was good

Hey buddy. I have the powertec levergym, inspire functional trainer, dumbbells and just purchase an ethos folding power rack from dicks on the cheap. Wondering if it's too much. I miss using the regular straight bar for chest and squats. Or do your think it's over kill.

I have the levergym and the Compact Leg Sled from Powertec, and was thinking of buying Powertec Leverage Squat/Calf. Do you think it is worth it?

I already have the super Bench pro Chin up, crunch, dip, leg attachments. I'm thinking about Ironmaster im2000 or Levergy. I have a small room 3x2 meters. Do you think Ironmaster im2000 will be a better solution for me? To buy Levergym I would have to sell everything I have from Ironmaster

Hi, what is the cable attachment name at 3:24 please ?

Both pls

My leverage gym rusted in less than 8 months but powertec are replacing the whole thing for free! Even the bench! They’re great and found so many new exercises that aren’t even listed

Leverage gym sir

Just dont put them up against your red bench🤣...that powertec footplate used to be 44 bucks 😵

5:15 si se te llega a cortar el cable, adiós piernas