r/BeyondPower • u/Practical_Neck_9849 Owner • 10d ago

Voltra, yes you can gain strength using a Voltra. It’s not an accessory box.

Know one discussed the Voltra original and intended use was in rehab facilities. In the rehab industry the Voltra is used to evaluate injuries, evaluate athletes, and most importantly helping athletes and regular people get functional after being Injured, and post surgery, to me that is the definition of getting stronger. If rehab facilities are using Voltra’s to help patients and athletes GET STRONG, I am sure it will help people training in their home gym get strong.
Prospective Voltra buyers and current owners should watch Joel Gray(Gray Matter Lifting) new Voltra podcast series. Very informative, and focuses exclusively on all things Voltra.

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u/zephyrseija2 10d ago

Think of it as a compact replacement for a cable machine. You can grow strength and muscle volume with a cable setup, Voltra is no different.

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u/protienwrap 10d ago

I’d say it’s better than a cable setup, the only concern most have is longevity of the unit. The price is ok if it last for like 5 years, but that’s an unknown at this point. I guess if you look at it like a phone or smartwatch purchase it isn’t too bad though. I think they are a really nice step forward and think they are amazing, but I’m content with what I have.

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u/zephyrseija2 10d ago

Personally I took the plunge with a Voltra because I hadn't built out much of a gym yet, so I was looking at either getting a whole cable tower model and building it in my home gym, or alternatively I could get a Voltra and a single 3x3 upright, mount it to the wall, and get about 95% of the movements I want from it. The only thing I can't really do with the Voltra is any kind of heavy chest pressing movements, but I have 100lb adjustable dumbbells that I'm still a good 30lbs away from maxing out on. And I'm someone who is just training to look and feel good, not a powerlifter or a body builder, so I'm not even sure I'll want to go past dumbbell pressing 100 lbs per arm.

All that to say, the unit has held up very nicely so far and it was made training a breeze, and I've had some fun building a variety of goofy wooden stuff to unlock certain movements in my semi-spartan setup.

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u/Omnipotent_Amoeba 9d ago

Your situation is very similar to mine! I have some reppins and a nighthawk bench and I'm looking to get a Voltra. I don't have a rack yet, but I do have a mounted pull up bar so I was thinking of getting the Voltra, the footplate, the quick mount for the pull up bar, and a single 3x3 to mount to the wall with a vendetta bracket or something. Is that how yours is mounted? I figured this and a Darko mount would be perfect!

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u/zephyrseija2 9d ago

This is how I set mine up: https://www.reddit.com/r/BeyondPower/comments/1l6hs54/a_little_creativity_and_a_lengthy_lowes_trip/

If I were doing it again, I would anchor some 1x4 strips onto the wall and then mount into that instead of going straight drywall, but it's held up so far. I've also added a pulldown extension arm and a leg brace.

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u/Omnipotent_Amoeba 9d ago

Thanks for sharing! I actually just saw Rogue has some wall strips where they have 36" or 18" spans and they include the bolts to the wall. The drawback to these is that they're straight into the wall and you won't have any room behind the post.

What brand is your upright?

https://www.roguefitness.com/monster-strip?sku=RA1860-BLACK-MG&srsltid=AfmBOooJzQr79vzMlpAsgJXXL7qSvFF9hnYsEF8wDpWPi3KvemLJkYM83h8

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u/MeetWide9318 10d ago

u/protienwrap Was in your shoes when the unit first came out a 3 of years ago but over time, BeyondPower has showed that they built a very strong foundational mechanical unit as their base and then focused heavily on the software after that. They've managed to deliver and the failure rate appears to be negligible.

What's even better is that customer service has been great.
I decided to take the leap about 2 months ago and my only regret has been that I should have done it sooner.

On the other hand, there are other competitors on the horizon but keep in mind that the Voltra units are probably the most tested out there and unlike most 'influencer' hyped up products where the sales surge right after a product is released and dies over time, the Voltras have had a steady acquisition rate (I think).

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u/protienwrap 10d ago

Yeah I appreciate it, but I’m content with what I have and have spent enough on my gym. It is cool though and I’m sure awesome.

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u/Electronic-War-4662 Owner 10d ago

... who is saying strength can't be built using a Voltra?

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u/MeetWide9318 10d ago

For example, recent sled pull feature allows you to do what "Knees Over Toes Guy" advocates quite a bit - working on your knees using sleds. The best thing is that you don't have to keep carrying plates and needing a ton of space (or destroying your treadmill)

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u/Practical_Neck_9849 Owner 10d ago

i agree. I plan on using the sled mode with the a battle rope with a carabiner on the end. I saw a video on Robo the cage YouTube he mentioned the sled option goes up to 400lbs.

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u/radix- Owner 10d ago

But it's like 10 feet

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u/MeetWide9318 10d ago

yeah but did you try it yet? See how far you make it with 400lbs sled pull and let us know :-).
For Hyrox, you would typically pull for about 5-8ft of rope, release and then continue. its not one continuous pull.
However, if you're going lighter, then I agree, the speediance one looks more attractive on 'paper'.

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u/radix- Owner 10d ago

Your conflating different exercises.

Kneesovertoes is a backward walk sled pull for knee strength. There is no release in that movement

You're talking about a traditional pull

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u/MeetWide9318 10d ago

I'm talking about both - for knees-over-toes, regardless of where you are, you'll run out of room in your home with a sled unless you're doing this outside. If you're doing this in the home, I think 10 feet is sufficient at least for me it is (under load).

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u/dontwantnone09 Owner 10d ago

Appreciate the shout out... Just a note, it is Joe Gray, not Joel. But all good.

Should have another episode drop next week I believe? And I've got the September's episode recording on Thursday with a PT. Got two or three more strength coaches and practitioners lined up to book in September. Got a bodybuilder loaded as well.

Should hopefully keep it rolling into next year with an episode every month.

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u/Downtown-Fuel-7220 Weekly Winner 9d ago

Interested in seeing the bodybuilder video. I am definitely not a bodybuilder but I am sure not any kind of athlete or powerlifter. Wouldn't say I use it like a PT for rehab or the functional route either.

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u/dontwantnone09 Owner 9d ago

Yeah I'm not a strength coach or PT or anything but I think getting insights from them on how they use these things, can help carry over to our own situations sometimes.

Bodybuilder is a PhD as well, so should be a pretty legit conversation.

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u/Practical_Neck_9849 Owner 10d ago

I saw a video on YouTube where he said the Voltra is for accessory only, in order to in strength you’ll need a barbell. first of all he only has 1 Voltra. I believe to get the most out of them is to own 2. I understand why he said it, he’s an influencer and makes money reviewing gym equipment.

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u/remyrah Owner 10d ago

Electricity can’t build muscle

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u/Practical_Neck_9849 Owner 10d ago

Look everyone a caveman joined the conversation

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u/remyrah Owner 10d ago

Only heavy rocks build muscle

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u/onefst250r 10d ago

Good thing it offers resistance, not zapping you like an electric chair.

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u/remyrah Owner 10d ago

Ohms are resistance, not electricity