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Yeah definitely recommend it! It’s so interesting how your grip and angles can change the feel of an exercise by alot, and here in a good way. Plus It’s always good to have more variety

@TheJungleGymReviews i remember seeing mag grip make something like that but honestly this is one looks much better

@@henryquinones1912 thank you! I think I heard in passing they were restocking soon and when I looked at their website recently you can add your email to get notified. If you do end up wanting to get it, use my link to let them know I sent you! Appreciate you watching

@@damionfragoso2655 6ft2

Just based on specs alone, Trulap goes to 92LBS and depending on his strength the Pepins go up to 125LBS. I would say that’s consideration number 1. Otherwise I think the Pepins are a little more durable but for home gym use as long as they aren’t abused the Trulaps will still be very solid and they are a few hundred cheaper.

Thank you! Really great product, so I highly recommend for those looking to add more for their racks without having to spend a ton on full weight stacks for both side. Plus it’s just as smooth for 1/3 the cost

Thank you! Honestly I am not familiar with any other reviews of this machine or what everyone else is saying…these were my honest feedback and opinions after a few months. It boils down to that the machine itself is good, but it’s expensive and it’s not as versatile as a dedicate functional trainer, so it’s probably not choice or recommendation #1 for most people. there are alot of nuances to that statement so I tried to explain them best here. Thanks again for watching!

Mine took a couple of weeks. Funny enough I know Mikolo is based in China and it was holiday for them so wonder if that impacted your shipping at all. Have you reached out to their customer service team?

@ thanks for getting back about this yes I have emailed they sent me an order tracking number but I can’t use that anywhere I’ll just wait I guess I used a credit card and thought it was a scam site and alerted my credit card company so either way I can get my money back the only reason I went with this product was because you’re review I like the 1:1 ratio if it doesn’t work out I’ll get my money back and buy in America but there mostly 2:1 but I appreciate you’re Chanel and response you said you have to wait 3 weeks from the date of purchase?

@shaneferreira007 they should have US warehouses to ship them from. Did you use the correct link that I have in the video description here? I just want to make sure it was the correct website you used. Yes the 1:1 ratio option is definitely a good feature to have that many others don’t

@ yes when I click the link it has my order when I sign in. what’s the deal with the shopify?

@shaneferreira007 I’m not sure what you mean sorry - I am not in any way shape or form responsible for this product on their website. You need to contact them with any questions regarding Shopify

That one was the Gym Pin 30in d handle bar, model DBAR-30-LITE-BLK Yes I used it first with the SF3 so can guarantee it works there!

Hey thanks for the comment. I am somewhat familiar with the technique (seen it in videos, but don’t use it myself) but I don’t think it feels good on here idue to the fact the seat is slippery and pretty much flat and the handle positioning angles are on the shorter side. For me, this means I can’t meaningfully grab handles and brace my torso in this angled setting and instead I just am stopping myself from sliding out of the seat which makes it kind of impractical angle on this specific machine

In case nobody else chimes in, I am 6ft2 and the two constraints I can think of would be pull-ups you have to do bent legs like me or might not work for you and the other would be that you might need to bend over or do kneeling tricep push downs. A third might be if you want to do calf raises with a block on the smith. Otherwise all your other movements are the same as any functional trainer or smith regardless of your height.

Resistance curve is a different because it's plate loaded and the seat and grip options are just what you can make of it. But I have had a few standalone pieces now anywhere from $300-$3000. For the price of ~$200 this really gets you to about 60-70% and what I call good enough, especially considering price and footprint. Even the $3000 machine is still only at 85 or 90% of a perfect machine in my eyes so really its diminishing returns after this attachment which can definitely get the job done for a long time.

Yes! I will make sure to go over that in depth in the next video. I really appreciate the suggestion, that’s exactly why I am doing this

Thank you and thanks for watching! Will do an updated one this year as alot is constantly changing for reviews

@TheJungleGymReviews nice bro, im gonna stay tuned. Really admire your creativity especially when working withsuch a small space. Keep up the good work dude

It’s definitely an interesting product but there is now are a million “reviews” on these machines from tech guys to comedy channels… In any case you should have done it! I personally wanted to get some honest feedback out there that I think this machine is only just for a very specific demographic of people, the machine itself works well but shelling out $3500 when you could build a pretty solid entire home gym for that, it needs some serious consideration But I really like more options and innovation for people to choose from but wonder if they will still be in people’s basement 20 years from now!

The selector does lock in, but you can unlock it if you hit it somehow with your hands and knuckles. I would not recommend dynamic movements with this for that reason, there is a risk, albeit small that you could unlock the weight selector lock, and if you moved the selector bar somehow or it just slid due to momentum then plates could fall out. It’s unlikely but i wouldn’t do that movement with these

Thanks so much! If it were me personally, and I was set on getting one of these, I would go with the Gym Monster 1 and save $1000 because the functionality is the same minus one additional height adjustable option. The GM1 has 10 and the GM2 has 11. Otherwise everything is essentially the same performance wise so I see no need to spend the extra $$

Thanks so much! Plenty of great products/reviews already planned every week through June. Sometimes I wish I could get 2 videos out a eeek because I enjoy making them and sharing them, oh well

Thank you! And I would love to review that, let me see what I can do 💪

Thank you so much! This comment made my weekend - I appreciate people noticing the time, energy, effort that goes into the filming and production of the videos. I enjoy keeping them high quality for everyone! And oh yeah, mom was out of town and Dad was trying to get in one of his first Speediance workouts, a little stressful but we move haha

Yeah the flexing kind of goes with the territory for the “budget” machines in this category unfortunately since being cheap = thinner gauge metal, maybe bigger tolerances, and parts in general that are not made to go heavy. Although I will say do appreciate there at least being machines in this option for people who maybe aren’t that strong (like myself 😂) or just need something to get the job done. Plus hopefully it drives innovation and competition for other brands to come out with better versions. We went from have like no plate loaded leg ext/curl options over the last few years and now companies are coming out with more in different price and quality ranges so I like that

@@brainymeathead9206 yes! The rack I displayed it on here is 49 inches outside to outside, and the bar clearly had another inch or two or room on either side before the bend 48.5 is even shorter, so yes it will fit

@ thanks for the feedback man! 🦾🦾🦾

@@brainymeathead9206 welcome!

Can’t link in comments. Lowe’s item number is 5241487 Installed 19 in off the ground

@ appreciate that! Any reason 19 inches specifically? I’m trying to find the right height so I don’t have regret and can avoid a do over once they’re installed

@chillmoney89 I stood where I would normally be exercising in the middle of the room. Had my buddy hold up the mirror to the height where I would be able to see my whole body feet to head with equal space on top. ~standing 5ft in front of the mirror at 6ft2 tall, 19 inches was the height that accomplished that With a 5 foot tall mirror you can see way more of your body than you think. So if you did 16 or 24 inches it won’t matter much

@ thank you sir

@chillmoney89 welcome! Hope it all goes well for you. The mirrors are definitely great value

You should be able to mount it upside down but the handles would have to face the wall side to not hit the smith.

@@TheJungleGymReviews Okay so be clear those T-handles wouldn't interfere? I will definitely grab one of these if this is doable, just need to be sure. Also if reversing it is fine, does the storage racking become a problem for pull ups or is there room back there?

@@robertblack4262 I haven’t tried to install mine upside down so I can’t personally guarantee it will work, and unfortunately I have the machine apart right now due to other equipment reviews so I can’t verify. All I can say is the brackets are square meaning you CAN flip the pull up bar upside down, and clearly you can’t have the handles face the front due to the smith bar, and in theory it should work facing the back wall (as oriented in the video). You could maybe call Inspire to ask but I assume they will give you the “our pull up bar is meant to be oriented in one way only answer. Sorry I can’t give you a definitive answer on that but just want to be transparent

I searched the comments and saw the answer. Thanks!

You are welcome, let me know if you have any other questions

@@MrJBlich approximately 6 inches on center for the mounting holes. It’s metric so might be slightly slightly less I think metric that’s 5.9 inches (metric is REP and Titan/imported rack spacing)

@ thank you!!

I think it’s a matter of preference, there are straight and angled smith machines in every commercial gym and some people like straight or angled for specific movements. I watched a gym tour where Mr. Olympia Chris Bumstead specifically bought a straight smith in his personal gym because he doesn’t like how the angled ones feel. I haven’t developed or noticed anything negative as far as shoulder pain after benching with it for a couple years, the other benefit to straight smith is that you can use it facing either direction

Thank you! you can definitely tell you put alot of feature and quality together all for a really really good price. It's been going strong for a year so far and should be for many more to come

Yep each side can be moved individual up and down just like a normal functional trainer.

@@TheJungleGymReviews Ok, thanks for the reply. I assumed they could, but wanted to be sure.

@karlhungus545 ​​⁠no problem, glad you asked me to clarify. If you have any other questions please let me know!

thank you and you are welcome! let me know if you have any questions, always happy to share my opinion or perspective

I have a full review dropping a week from today. The summary is: if you need a home gym, you will save money by getting something mechanical (rack, free weights, and/or trainer). But if you don’t have space and/or you specifically want classes or tech integration, this machine performs well It’s expensive due to the tech integration, but it performs exactly as it intends to, so the decision should be based on the users need for gym equipment, rather than this is a one-size-fits all home gym for everyone everywhere (which I think is how it’s being framed as via marketing)

Thanks Mark! I always felt so weak using the REP SSB because 1.) SSBs make squats harder so you have to use lower overall weight and 2.) couple with the 70LB starting weight, make me always feel like I had my warm weights on the bar ha

Yep! It’s slightly difficult because you have to exchange emails rather than natively on the website - I assume they would prefer you not to and therefore don’t advertise. But I have done it now about 3 times with success in the last couple years

A single pallet/crate. Shipped via Walmart freight and they bring it up to your garage

Thanks! I would have reshipped it to Canada, but it's back up to $1699 😪

@@Jay-bo1gs Noooo! keep an eye out, I have a feeling it's not going anywhere and price will probably drop again throughout the year. fingers crossed.

There aren't many they get wrong but from what I understand their SSB is low low down the totem pole in this category.

@ yep

This is actually a Bolt Fitness and Titan Fitness Hybrid rack (Bolt Fitness front posts with a built in smith machine, and the taller rear upright are Titan Fitness Titan Series). If you have the budget I highly recommend 3x3 not even for the sake of durability but because it is the gold standard for power racks so every and all companies make attachments or compatible products for this rack size. You never have to upgrade again after getting a 3x3 rack, preferably with 1 inch holes for maximum cross brand attachment compatibility

It doesn't seem like it, I remember I looked into this and their website doesn't list the SF3 as compatible with the 50LB stack. if you get a weight stack pin like I showed in the video you accomplish the same thing for actually cheaper and feels the same. downsize is you need to have 45LB plates and lug one over on each side

@@TheJungleGymReviews Thanks for the reply. I'll try it out. 😊

I would say short-er really just depends on the width of your plates. My pretty standard rubber coated olympic weights I can load up 495 on here. if you had thinner plates definitely can do over 600+. bumpers might eat up more space

@ i can fit 3 bumpers on each side only

@@rickjames8087oh man, bumpers ruin all the fun

Thanks Derick! Yes, I was able to get my own custom configuration for the sake of a review - I am really interested in that review (currently planned for March) because prior to this BoS option if you need one that is a narrow overall profile, 2x8 to be exact, you had/have to make your own pretty much. So excited that they thought it it, just need to keep testing how well it works!

you are welcome, I think this one definitely wins for best value (and best price when you get it on 10% off sale). I would like to review the Kingsmith one and the Gear for Fit Freestanding, but honestly already have weekly reviews booked through end of May. Alot of good stuff coming out that should hit very similar products. I can add these to my list if I can get my hands on them for sure, thanks for the suggestions!

thank you! that was exactly my main problems with the REP too, plus the failed promise of additional handles after 2 years

Ooh SSB split squats, that's definitely one exercise I need to do more frequently. Calf raises with this are also great, I actually had it fall off my shoulders because I was trying to shift how it was sitting (my fault) and it fell backward and my plates dented my platform so that was a bummer, but yes calf raise are great as long as you don't do something stupid like I did 🤣

The bench is definitely utilitarian as in, it’s better than no bench and that’s about it. Part of it is really meant to be super small and fold up so it’s not comparable to a dedicated adjustable bench

Costco and their sales or Costco cash card promos can give you a great deal on these for sure! Glad to hear you like yours too

Thank you I really appreciate that, that’s what I am shooting for! I just saw yours the other day too - When you said 25 degree camber, I was like what the heck did he get out a protractor and do some geometry here 😂 I agree completely on the handles, I’m pretty vanilla myself mainly just the short handles. I have to choke my grip way up on the long handles to use them, that plus then it technically is harder to store if you leave those on. if you are rehabbing a shoulder injury and need to keep your arms down could be helpful for people or people who have better body proportions for it, how I squat relative to my arms they always hit my legs if I use them how they should be gripped. In any case glad they offer options, still bummed REPs page says handles coming soon and it’s been 2 years…

Hey do you mean doing them on this machine or the Inspire fitness bench that has the leg extension/curl attachment?

​@TheJungleGymReviews yes please

Like your username BTW, I love prime rib! On the machine - It's really just meant to be an additional accessory to supplement traditional machines or movements. Some people love these kind of these, some don't.

Glad to hear! Let me know how you like them