The Ultimate Home Gym Hack: Combining the EnaudyGM P1 Max with a Leverage Gym
Finding the perfect setup for your home gym can be a journey of trial and error. After numerous equipment purchases and gym reconfigurations, I've discovered a game-changing hack that combines two powerful pieces of equipment: the EnaudyGM P1 Max and the Body Solid leverage gym.
The Centerpieces of My Home Gym
The Body Solid leverage gym has been my best fitness equipment purchase ever. It allows for safe workouts without needing a spotter, and I've been using it consistently for about a year and a half. Alongside it, the EnaudyGM P1 Max has become an integral part of my training regimen.
While I initially questioned whether I would purchase the P1 Max again (having been influenced by the digital weights trend), I can't deny its effectiveness. The machine delivers excellent results and has become a cornerstone of my workout program alongside the leverage gym.
The DIY Pulley Hack
EnaudyGM sells a pulley mechanism for their devices that allows for vertical pulling exercises, but at approximately €200 and requiring wall mounting, I was hesitant. Instead, I discovered a brilliant alternative on Reddit that uses Pet-Soul roll clips.
These climbing carabiners feature small rollers that create a smooth action and are rated for significant weight capacity (measured in kilonewtons). By combining these with loop straps (originally designed for lifting motorcycles), I created a versatile pulley system.
How the Hack Works:
- Attach the loop straps around the lever arm of the Body Solid leverage gym
- Connect the Pet-Soul roll clips to the loops
- Run the EnaudyGM cables through the rollers
- Attach your desired handles
Expanded Exercise Options
This setup dramatically increases your exercise options, allowing you to take advantage of the EnaudyGM's special features:
Eccentric Mode
The eccentric mode provides resistance during the lowering phase of movements, creating an excellent opportunity for muscle overload. This is particularly effective for lat pulldowns and similar exercises.
Chain Mode
The variable resistance chain mode creates a unique stimulus that conventional weights can't provide.
Exercise Examples
With this setup, you can perform:
- Dual-cable lat pulldowns with eccentric overload
- Single-arm cable exercises
- Triceps pushdowns with chain or eccentric resistance
- Cable crunches with variable resistance
Is It Worth It?
If you already own both a leverage gym and an electronic resistance machine like the EnaudyGM, this hack is absolutely worth implementing. The carabiners may be somewhat expensive, but compared to the investment you've already made in your equipment, it's a small price to pay for significantly expanded functionality.
For those considering wall-mounted pulleys for their electronic resistance machine, if you have the space and are willing to drill holes, it's also a worthwhile upgrade that greatly enhances the versatility of your equipment.
Final Thoughts
This combination truly offers the best of both worlds. The Body Solid leverage gym provides reliable, plate-loaded resistance that will last for years, while the EnaudyGM adds electronic resistance modes that create unique training stimuli. Together, they form a comprehensive home gym solution that rivals commercial facilities.
