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Our history

Founded in 1980, the history of a completely
new training quality was written.

We have revolutionized training and continue to improve it.

King Of Machines

Since 1980, we have been developing and producing the best strength training equipment 
in the heart of the Ruhr area. Our focus is on excellent biomechanics, unsurpassed quality and durability as well as clear design. Our production process combines state-of-the-art technology and traditional craftsmanship, with an in-house production depth of over 95% – that’s quality “Made in Germany”.

1980

Schwarzenegger, Moller & Herden on the early years of gym80.

1990

Wolfgang Hillman takes over the company.

2003

Sonja Srombreg takes over the management of the company.

2006

Eat van Winkelhof, Sonja van Winkelhof & Simal Yimaz.

2012

Expansion of production: digitization.

2020

Anniversary: 40 years King of Machines.

2021

Partnership with the RSG Group.
Expansion into the American market.

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4018 PURE KRAFT T-Bar row

UPPER BODY
  • Training of the back muscles
  • Stabilization through the angled foot platform and chest pad
  • Two grip options
  • Decreasing load

4023 PURE KRAFT 45° Linear Leg Press

LOWER BODY
  • Training of the thigh and hip extensor muscles
  • 5-position adjustable backrest
  • Wide tread surface, for variability in foot positioning
  • Storage pins for weight discs

4026 PURE KRAFT Seated Calf Raise

LOWER BODY
  • Training of the calf muscles
  • Height adjustable support pad
  • Quick-lock mechanism, for an easy start
  • Naturally angled handles

4038 PURE KRAFT Squat Machine

LOWER BODY
  • Training of the entire leg and calf muscles
  • Various training options, such as squats, lunges and calf exercises
  • Extra-large foot plate
  • Triple height adjustment

4159N PURE KRAFT Hack Squat

LOWER BODY
  • Training of the thigh muscles
  • Triple height adjustment
  • Extra-large and wide footplate
  • Extra thick shoulder pads

4307 PURE KRAFT Lying Abdominal

CORE
  • Training the abdominal muscles
  • Footrest
  • Two fixed handles, for an optimal training position

4311 PURE KRAFT Lat Pulldown Dual

UPPER BODY
  • Training of the broad back muscles
  • Narrow or wide grip possible
  • Two independent training arms
  • Upper leg fixation

4314 PURE KRAFT Seated Leg Press Dual

LOWER BODY
  • Training of the entire leg muscles
  • Unilateral training possible
  • Three-level adjustable back pad
  • Large foot plate

4317 PURE KRAFT Ab Swing

CORE
  • Training of the straight and lateral abdominal muscles
  • rotating knee pad
  • Four handles as well as padded arm rest
  • Storage pins for weight discs