GMWD Adjustable Seated Calf Raise Machine with Band Pegs for Leg Training and Exercise - Home Gym Equipment

Great piece of equipment! Worth every penny! I added it to my home gym a couple of months ago and use it frequently. Built strong and sturdy to last. The makers of this item should be proud. Shipped quickly and packed securely. Easy to understand instructions. The machine is a great addition to my gym and I highly recommend it. You will not be disappointed.

It works great, I have no problems getting it together or using it! For something compact the adjustment capability is great, adjusts the height for the thicker theighs. Range of motion is great for that deep stretch in your calf muscle. Can handle up to 300 lbs(body weight).

Kind of rickety but serves the calf purpose. Great machine for the money. I bought the leg extension from this company and bought the calves machine with the savings from the sale. Seat doesn’t adjust but small problem for the price. All GMWD MACHINES ARE GREAT DEALS !!

This product significantly exceeded my expectations. I've been lifting heavily for 25 years, and have had a great home gym for the last 5 of those. I missed being able to isolate my calf muscles like I used to in commercial gyms, so I decided to take the plunge on this product. For less than $200, I could live with it if it was only "okay." This is a very quality piece of equipment. No plastic pieces, everything is metal, and everything is painted to a professional looking finish. The machine can easily handle real weights, and I was very happy to see the different slide settings available for adjustment based on height and leg lengths. If I saw this in a commercial gym, I wouldn't think twice about it being out of place. The instructions have great pictures, and everything you need for assembly. The only wrinkle is the items are sometimes mis-labeled, compared to what's in the assembly instructions. However, with the pictures, it's not that hard to figure out what you need to do. This was pieced together in an hour, while watching a ball-game, and not trying to work particularly hard or pay incredibly close attention. Great buy -- highly recommend.

It does the job but it’s super shaky. I have other machines that are in the same price range that are way more sturdy. If i had a bunch of people using my gym I would return it or sell it, since it’s just me it’ll be fine. It does its job, just feels like it’s gonna snap somewhere

This review is to augment other excellent reviews found here. I will make two (minor) suggestions, one for the home user, and a second for the manufacturer (GMWD). BTW, I don't suggest overkill upgrades (e.g. ball bearings) when price is a factor. This machine came quickly, and arrived same day I was set for "leg" day. Needless to say, anxious to try it out. Please view photos for descriptions (better than my writing): 1(A). Assembly is super easy. Although it came with tools, I recommend a 17mm ratcheted wrench and a 17mm fixed wrench* (or adjustable wrench) as well as a 14mm wrench. *The included wrench works here. You also need a 4mm Allen wrench: The included 4mm Allen wrench is more than adequate. 1(B) I used masking tape to ensure centering of the bar (adding the 2" adapters first won't do this because there will still be excess room on one end). Photo 2(D) shows a cardboard damper, but I later added a thin, dense rubber square here to avoid metal-to-metal contact (this is 1 of 2 recommendations). This offers two advantages: 1) Longevity, and 2) the rubber (white cardboard shown) will also keep the vertical rest from swinging out too far. Photo 2(E) I like the 2" (DIA) weight adapters, as I'm more of a "plate" guy than rubber band person. The adapters (included) work with Olympic (2" hole) plates. You can also see the 4mm Allen head screws. Photo 3: My modest home gym. I used to compete in weightlifting (with one World Championship), but now stay at home for medical-personal reasons. Can't stop lifting, though! Note the GMWD calf machine fits nicely within the space of two rubber floor mats. 3(F) detail of pegs for rubber bands users. Photo 4(G): The bar-rest pivots in both directions. As a recommendation (to GMWD), it would be nice to extend the stop plate on the handle side so it's taller. This extension would prevent "overshoot" when returning handle/rest to its rest position. Sometimes you move this handle quickly, e.g. when your calves are about to cease up! The lip on the opposite side is a perfect height, making it easy to release the weights (for performing calf raises). Adding the rubber (as described above) limits how far the post can pivot, which helps some. These are minor suggestions, and this machine great bang for the buck = 5 stars. Customer help was also 5-star (thanks to GMWD Irene). I didn't have questions regarding this machine, but she helped when ordering GMWD's leg extension / hamstring curl machine. That hasn't arrived (yet), but looking forward to this addition to me gym. I'll take photos. Cheers! ELC

Great for the price. Not commercial gym quality, but a fraction of the cost of a commercial one. Great addition to a home gym. Easy assembly, easy to move, feels sturdy

There is a defective weld where the foot plate meets the frame that snapped the second time I used the equipment. I’ve been trying to reach out to the seller, which I’ve been unable to do because of the change in the Amazon software with Rufus. For me it made it impossible to contact the seller directly.

NOT A COMMERCIAL GRADE BUT DEFINITELY GOOD FOR HOME USE.

Great addition to my home gym, can handle the weight, moves smoothly and works great. For me a recommended buy.

Super machine pour le prix

The knee pads are way too short and the plastic caps dig into your knees. I regret buying this!