Shogun NORD-EX

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Shogun NORD-EX
GGR Score: 4.5

Product Highlights

  • 2 machines in 1
  • Nordic curl bench and back extension machine
  • Fully adjustable to fit most people
  • Compact footprint at 41” x 25”
  • 11-gauge carbon steel main frame
  • Custom-molded self-skinning polyurethane foam
  • 35- to 55-degree adjustments for back extension
  • 15, 30, or 45 degrees for assisted Nordic curls 
Categories: Glute Ham Developers (GHD)

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Shogun NORD-EX Review (2025): Train Your Entire Posterior Chain

Shogun NORD-EX Review (2025): Train Your Entire Posterior Chain

Read on for our thoughts on this extremely innovative piece of equipment, designed to train the entire posterior chain, in our Shogun NORD-EX review. Read the full review.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Adjustable angles for back extension and assisted Nordic
  • High-quality, heavy-duty materials
  • Compact footprint
  • Able to store with caster wheels and handle
  • Innovative design
  • Free shipping in the Continental U.S.
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Ships in 3 separate boxes

Specs

Declines? No
Weight 126 lbs
Rating 4.5
Weight Capacity 500 lbs
Material 11-gauge carbon steel
Adjustable? Yes
Nickname Shogun NORD-EX
Bench Height unlisted
Warranty Metal parts and welds: 3 years

Product Summary

A truly innovative product, the NORD-EX is a fully adjustable Nordic bench that can be converted into a fully adjustable back extension machine. Able to adjust in multiple angles for a back extension as well as an assisted Nordic curl, the NORD-EX can also be folded and stored away, leaving it a very compact footprint when not in use. At just under $1,000, it’s a bit pricey, but the innovative design is built with quality, heavy-duty materials.


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