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This video is exactly why I love this channel. Not all of us are strength gorillas. Or have money to burn. There is no shame in machines like this and you make us feel good about it. Especially for a home gym where very few people will use it. Thanks as always Coop!
I am 85 years old - and workout by myself - and have a smith machine because It is safer for me under the circumstances. My smith machine is something I bought in the LAST century, and it too has tradeoffs, but at least I can still workout. If has been a long time that I needed a 400 pound barbell - but then I am not going to be competing in this century
My mom is 87 (for real) and she does barbell squats, deadlifts, presses, etc. I have been a professional trainer for almost 45 years (own my own gym and healthy food teaching and food plan kitchen as well) and never in my life would I ever have anyone of any age use a smith machine. It prevents natural planes of motion and biomechanics, leading to chronic injury or worse.Even at weights that are not brought to failure. If anything, but rarely, it can be convenient for shrugs, a short range movement that would not be that corrupted. But chest supported "bench shrugs" of the proper setup are the best way to perform shrugs for 95% of people, especially those with unique physical limitations. But even then, natural free-form biomechanics is always the way. I hate to make fun of smith machines (I certainly wouldn't be the first!) but they are useful for only one thing: an expensive close rack like all popular "home fitness equipment and multi-gyms." Who was it that said, "The only people who get any benefit out of most fitness equipment (including most of what commercial gyms use to attract paying members) are the men and women who unload it off the truck 💪.
@@RawFitChris IT is nice to know that YOU are a trainer and are with your mom when she is training -which I do not have the advantage of -for a person who trains alone - a smith machine allows me to (especially the one I have) handle heavy enough weights without the worry that I would have not having a trainer or a partner. The claim that it prevents a natural range of motion which is overstated - ignores the fact that it also has the ability to set stops so that if I cannot complete a lift I can still be ALIVE after by bring the weight down to a stop. TO each his own - and yes - having another person around who is a pro trainer (What does that mean though) would be nice but I do not have that luxury
As someone scoping out smith machines right now, I'd love to see more smith machine reviews and recommendations from GGR, even if it's just on the website or GGR Everything
I got the RitFit Smith machine + cage off Amazon and love it. No lat pulldown but it uses linear bearings instead of plastic bushings and came with a lot of stuff like safety spotter arms, weight pegs, etc for $700
I’ve been wondering while eyeing this machine from a far… is there any reason why one couldn’t flip the smith machine around and have it face the back upright? Just trying to see what some customizing options are. Also, ritfit’s rep couldn’t give me an answer but when the smith bar is at the very top in the locked position, how much space is between it and the floor? I’m wondering if I could walk under it? Thanks a bunch!
@@garretthohn I wanted to flip the smith upside down and I asked them the same thing, and they couldn't answer, so I just bought it and did it. I wanted the Smith to be able to go lower for hip thrusts. With the Smith flipped upside down, the highest locked position leaves the Smith machine bar at about 61" but now at the bottom, with the safety arms dropped to the floor (I also removed one of the rubber stoppers since it had 2 stacked on each side) the bar now goes 11" from the ground. Even before flipping the Smith, you couldn't freely walk under it, and I couldn't really do any overhead presses so flipping it increased functionality and didn't reduce any stability or anything. Definitely would recommend doing that! As for attaching it towards the back of the rack, you can do it, but it will likely get in the way of the plate storage. Also, you won't be able to put the rack up against the wall because you won't be able to position yourself under the bar to do a lot of movements
@@zain_kolsyPhenomenal response! This answers so many questions. For a little clarification, if I were to put the smith in the back of the rack, I'd split up the weight storage. Two pegs in the back, two pegs of plates in the front. I need to be a foot or two away from a wall anyways (mirrors). It's good to know what you can't walk under the bar in the stowed position up high. I figure with the bar tucked in the back, it would become much less of an issue. I've got another question for you. Are you happy with the quality and glide of the Smith attachment in general? I'll be honest, it's about 75 percent of the reason I'd go with this setup. There aren't that many smith + cage options (without lat pull down -- I'm gonna get a separate cable pulley tower for that to spread out the gym) on the market. Thank you so much!
@@garretthohn I'm glad to help!! The weight storage may get in the way on the front side when you're doing squats and things on the front side of the rack though, so take that into consideration I love it, honestly the quality is better than I expected! The Smith glides smooth (it's not counter balanced, but a very light starting weight so my wife has no issues with it). I got it because of how compact it is, I didn't want any pulleys since I have a separate lat pulldown as well as a functional trainer. Although I'm using a full 2 car garage, with all the equipment I have I'm starting to get tight on space so I went with this. Rack works well (considering the posts are 2x2), I've benched and squated using it, no issues with the j cups or safety spotter arms (didn't load it super heavy, but 225+). I've used the Smith with up to about 285, had no issues with it! It has a little sway side to side but that's only if you deliberately rock it side to side, when I just it for hip thrusts and stuff, it's smooth!
Thanks again for the response and good points. I can punch 1 inch holes into the uprights to drop the plate storage just an inch or two above the ground as to not interfere with deep squats so no issues there. Are the uprights a true 2x2 i.e do rack attachments fit the way they should? Cheers 🍻
I want to get into lifting but really want to at home. Is a smith machine good for someone like me who would be working out by themselves? I get nervous with free weights not having a spotter
Dude thanks for creating gym equipment videos. I built a home gym and am in the best shape of my life. I don't enjoy instructional videos on how to work out on the internet, rather I like equipment videos. I have it on as I'm working out and sometimes I go "oh maybe I can add that to my home gym".
I bought this a few weeks ago and just ordered the midas mini barbell to replace the one that came with the machine. The mini is about 1.5 inches longer but it will change the load i am able put on the smith part of the machine for squats. Keep in mind if you go that route to overload it you will have to either weight the back down and maybe add more plates to the plates to the lat pulldown depending on how much you are trying yo push it to. You will also have to remove the sleeves from the midas bar to install it. The midas mini is also on sale right now for 187.
@@SaintBernard-n8r 2 plates on the regular bar. 3 with the Midas. The Midas change over is not worth the effort to get new hooks and disassemble the bar. As long as you have enough counter weight on the back it is good. But honest review is don't get it if you are going to go 2 plates or higher. I am taking mine apart and putting it for sale this weekend. I am going to replace it with a powertec I got used.
My smith machine is really similar to this. Its a old Weider Pro. I occasionally add lithium grease to the guiding rods and it helps A LOT. Does add the hazard of not wanting to touch the rods.
And this is exactly why you don't want a friction system for a smith machine. If you touch it, you are greasy and have to re-grease the pole. If you have pets, their hair gets stuck on the grease. If your girl uses it, hair in the grease.
@@HeadCannonPrime True it has downsides but for what it is it's been an awesome piece of equipment for a home gym. Plus getting it for $150 it's easy to overlook things too hah.
@@shish_taouk He will come around to it. I’m proud that he made videos about the QuickLock dumbbells and the Super bench and all the accessories though. Come on Coop! I dare you! Make an IM2000 video lol 🙏🏻🙏🏾🙏
Calling it 2mm steel IS simpler than calling it 14 guage. Guage is a stupid measurement. 99 percent of the world uses metric and millimetres and Amazon products are available in 99 percent of the world so they are just catering to their largest audience when using millimetres. Get with the program America!
I agree but as an individual American what can I do? If I use metric nobody else knows what the hell im talking about unless its liters or maybe grams - god we're so fucking assbackwards here 😂😂
I purchased this right after the holidays. I have a gym membership, but I wanted something for my home gym that I could lift heavier with at home that is safer than my squat rack. Also, my son has expressed an interest in starting to lift, and I thought this would be ideal for him to start with since he is too shy to go to the gym. I have been happy with it so far. The pulley system is smooth. It does take 2 people to put it together, but it is not difficult and takes maybe 1.5 to 2 hours...thanks for the review!
Considering this too as safer way to introduce lifting to tweens/teens that full rack. Are you finding it was the right move in this regard with your kiddo?
Coop , I just purchased a SYL Trolley system, it’s very similar to the Bully Glider system , trolleys take a standard Olympic bar for Smith machine exercises and weight holders and barbell hooks also bearing rollers UHMW . HEAVY gauge steel and well made . 399$ and free shipping 🤙
Hey Coop! I went down the rabbit hole with Smith Machines for a while. I was going to get the Bulletproof VTS but they teased it for so long I eventually gave up. Somehow I lucked into the Black November Eleiko sale - they had their Prestera Smith Attachment marked down to a fifth of the price. They then tried to pull the rug out and say it was a mistake and they could do the attachment without a bar. I eventually got them to throw in the bar for a little bit more. All I can say is that I am supremely happy - the Eleiko Prestera Smith Attachment fits right into my REP PR-5000 rack just behind my Athena Functional Trainer (I’m using an 8-post rack with a 41” deep section for squats and bench, then a 16” section for the smith machine, then a 16” section for the Athena). Not only is it awesome for me, but now the kids, wife, and friends come over non-stop to use my gym (which I did not expect but it’s pretty cool). Everyone loves the combo of the Athena up front and then Eleiko Smith behind.
The price they had listed when they showed prices was $3,700. The Black November price they listed as $700. Then they tried to say it was a mistake and it didn't have a bar. After haggling a while (they wanted to cancel the order and return my money) they wound up selling me the bar for the Smith Attachment for $700. So it wound up being $1,400 total - more than I felt I should have paid due to the situation. However, it fit into my 93' tall Rep PR-5000 perfectly and it is ridiculously nice. So I am very happy with the purchase now. @@QianaMarkham
I bought a fit505 multifunctional smith machine about a year ago and have been super happy with it (as beginner). Has smith, uprights for barbell standouts, two cable pulleys for weights (not weight stack), pullup bar, and some storage hooks for weights and attachments. I definitely notice its definitely not as good as a more expensive quality machine but at the price only $1600 canadian including shipping you get alot of value. I'd be curious to see a comparison of these types of machines if you haven't already
After 3 years of coop & learning about gauge steel measurements, guide rods, mounting/finding studs, safety's & the million diy stuff I watched. I now can build one or refurbish a used one if I wanted lool.
I picked up a parabody smith machine with low row and lat pull down for free on Craigslist Squeezed it into my single car garage gym and use it every day
So heard about smith machines in the 1980's, used one to improve my incline bench to 515 in the 1990's, they are really great, for improving strength, and SAFETY, they have them in a gym, I workout now at,-now in my 60's use like %40-%60 less weight, just concderned with maintaing strength, but under $500 WOW!
Deltech also has a linear bearing smith for $900. No lat pulldown. Might be a good "in between" option. I've been looking for a smith rack combo under 83". Hopeful something is coming out soon or if you know of one that exists please let us know!!
Get the Deltech. 81" height. For $900 to your door, not bad. Just wish the barbell it uses was more like a real barbell, but it's not too bad. Just needs more knurling. Deltech equipment is often overlooked.
@@SaintBernard-n8r I don't own the Deltech Smith machine. I may, we'll see. If I did I'd take the barbell piece and send it to one of the small gym machine shops and get more knurling. Other than that, it seems you can't beat the quality & price point for this Smith machine - $900. Or you can go EliteFTS and get theirs with a real barbell (they use a Texas barbell - and you can specify), but then pay roughly $4-5k to your door.
Have you done a video or spoke of the Powertec leversystem ? I remember using one in high school and heard conflicting things about results you can get from it
Yep. All-in-one. Smith Machine, Functional trainer, half rack and some of them even have a separate lat pulldown attachment for the back. Cheaper and more space efficient than buying the three separate. When I eventually sell my Fitness Reality that's gonna be my move.
Hey Coop. Speaking of Smith machines, any plans to review the new vts bulletproof system and ita functional trainer? Very curious and want you expert opinion on it.
i think peoples issue with smith machines is that they dont account for the bar weighing less, for example they put a 45 of each side and then try and it feels easy and they get better pump with barbell so they think smith machine is worse instead of realizing they are benching 105 vs 135lbs. I have an ipex powerhouse that looks like this with a pec deck, ive had it at least 10 years. i removed the safety stops from it so it will go low enough to do bent over rows and deadlifts. I like doing skull crushers with it, i put a pad in the middle.
Squeeze in a smith machine into the REP 4000 -5000 along with there Athena or Ares, no need to look at all those home version multi functional units out there.
Once Rep comes out with a smith machine attachment I’m all in with them. Until then, staying with my cheapo ForceUSA stuff. Most hate on the smith but it has soo many uses for me and my wife that it has become invaluable. In my younger days, heavy barbell work is awesome. But where I’m at in life now, a smith is preferred.
Have you reviewed the IronMaster smith machine? I used to be in the home fitness business and I loved my Body Solid stuff, but I Loved their smith machine.
@@RonMexico527 I sold both back then (1998-2012). The Body Solid (7 degree) ended up costing a lot more, especially with a 210lb weight stack. In the shop I actually preferred using the Iron Master though. But the prices for either have gone through the roof. I ended up getting a cheaper smith that works great for me.
@@RonMexico527 I thought I replied to this but can't find my reply. :-) I used to sell both. I like the Body Solid Series 7, but it was expensive, especially with the 210lb stack. I also wasn't keen on the 7 degree thing. The Powerline unit just had the plastic bushings. I loved using the Iron Master unit (IM2000). Joys of having a big showroom. I had my shop from 1998-2012. Prices since then have gone nuts. I just got back into working out and bought a pretty unknown unit. Great price for a smith machine w/lat station.
@@RonMexico527 I would not recommend the Powerline unit although it might be different now. I closed my shop in 2012. The plastic bushings were a bitch to put in and most smith machines probably got built missing a few bushings. I would recommend buying a better quality, used model.
Not bad at all for the price. Would you be able to add the dual pulley system that you show at the end of your video to this smith machine? If so I think I'd do it. Ty
I feel like there is a perfect world where this costs like an extra $100, but instead of separate weight pegs for your smith bar and lat pulldown, the smith bar is attached through cables in the guide rods, which may not be a massive reduction in physical width, but you’d save a ton of space not needing room on either side to load weight
I would like to see a review comparison of Brute Force Australia UX1 Functional Trainer and the RAPT leverage gym vs. Power tec leverage gym and Force USA G20.
Thank you very much for the awesome video. Would you recommend this for a budget low row and lat machine or would you recommend something else? If something else what would you recommend. I don't need the Smith machine funtion. Any light you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Keep up the awesome videos.
Do you plan on doing a review of the Titan Fitness plate-loaded pull-up machine any time in the near future?????? I rely heavily on your honest reviews and am contemplating buying one.
Rit Fitness also has PAT02 Smith Machine attachment 2"x2". Do you know what companies and what racks are being designed for drop in smith machine? Currently have a RML and RP-4000, both 3"x3" would like to add smith attachment to either of them due to space. Thanks
Great video as usual. Can you do a video or a series that talks about what makes any given piece of equipment good, better, best and how much it affects the quality of the machine. You kind of touch on it when you do product reviews like in this one you mentioned the bushings vs bearings, and you showed the bushings. It would be awesome to have a video or series that went into detail about various "decisions" manufacturers make with their equipment quality. Like you didn't really go into detail about bearings on this one and how each of them differently affect the movement of the Smith Machine. I imagine the bushings allow for a back and forth motion instead of completely transferring your movement into up and down. I've been lifting for a long time and I know there are different pulley systems, and I can tell if it's crap when I use it, but I can't tell if it's going to be smooth by looking at it. Most of us are making decisions based on your videos and pictures. Really appreciate everything that your channel creates. Thank you.
Can you review the new bells of steel all in one functional trainer? Looks like one of the cheapest all in one options where you can bench and have a functional trainer.
Suprised to see the limit of 1,000lbs on the ritfit site. Not sure if that's 100% true but still impressive nonetheless. From the looks of it seems like they use guide rods on the pulldown instead of fatter tubes. Would make a selectorized stack easier
What do you think about the DoNow Smith machine? It seems like this one just a few bucks more and has a few more bells and whistles like the chest flys. Please keep up the good work, especially the budgets reviews for us poors lol
Can you please review the sunhome all in one smith machine with chest station?❤ Im trying to find a good smith machine where the bar goes all the way down for hip thrusts. Im considering this one after your review but it’d be awesome if you could review the sunhome!
Any thoughts or experience with Body-Solid’s PSM200 smith machine? Only 79” high which helps with low ceilings and not much more than ritfit at the moment
Is there anything just like this that also has the functional trainer aspect? The only ones I can find are full racks which I don't really have room for at the moment.
Alright, I had our team hound RitFit about raising the price and they've succumbed to our pleas...
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Looks like they released a 2.0 version with bearings instead of sliders and a solid bar instead of hollow. Costs ~ $150 more.
This video is exactly why I love this channel. Not all of us are strength gorillas. Or have money to burn. There is no shame in machines like this and you make us feel good about it. Especially for a home gym where very few people will use it. Thanks as always Coop!
Just got the box today about to set it up
@@daltonlyon5751how are you liking it?
I like it. Very simple to put together ! Very sturdy . Does the job 1000% for the price. Definitely got my money worth . I was worried but love it .
@@daltonlyon5751 thanks for the reply! Glad you’re liking it, thinking about getting it
If your looking for a budget friendly easy set up, this is the way@draxxx_exe
"But man, a low price covers so many sins." 😂🤣 That line made holler. Thanks Coop, for the thorough review.
Would love more smith machine reviews in ALL price ranges...THANK YOU FOR THE PHENOMENAL CONTENT!
I am 85 years old - and workout by myself - and have a smith machine because It is safer for me under the circumstances. My smith machine is something I bought in the LAST century, and it too has tradeoffs, but at least I can still workout. If has been a long time that I needed a 400 pound barbell - but then I am not going to be competing in this century
My mom is 87 (for real) and she does barbell squats, deadlifts, presses, etc. I have been a professional trainer for almost 45 years (own my own gym and healthy food teaching and food plan kitchen as well) and never in my life would I ever have anyone of any age use a smith machine. It prevents natural planes of motion and biomechanics, leading to chronic injury or worse.Even at weights that are not brought to failure. If anything, but rarely, it can be convenient for shrugs, a short range movement that would not be that corrupted. But chest supported "bench shrugs" of the proper setup are the best way to perform shrugs for 95% of people, especially those with unique physical limitations. But even then, natural free-form biomechanics is always the way. I hate to make fun of smith machines (I certainly wouldn't be the first!) but they are useful for only one thing: an expensive close rack like all popular "home fitness equipment and multi-gyms." Who was it that said, "The only people who get any benefit out of most fitness equipment (including most of what commercial gyms use to attract paying members) are the men and women who unload it off the truck 💪.
@@RawFitChris IT is nice to know that YOU are a trainer and are with your mom when she is training -which I do not have the advantage of -for a person who trains alone - a smith machine allows me to (especially the one I have) handle heavy enough weights without the worry that I would have not having a trainer or a partner. The claim that it prevents a natural range of motion which is overstated - ignores the fact that it also has the ability to set stops so that if I cannot complete a lift I can still be ALIVE after by bring the weight down to a stop. TO each his own - and yes - having another person around who is a pro trainer (What does that mean though) would be nice but I do not have that luxury
As someone scoping out smith machines right now, I'd love to see more smith machine reviews and recommendations from GGR, even if it's just on the website or GGR Everything
“Right around $400” = Right around $500
I got the RitFit Smith machine + cage off Amazon and love it. No lat pulldown but it uses linear bearings instead of plastic bushings and came with a lot of stuff like safety spotter arms, weight pegs, etc for $700
I’ve been wondering while eyeing this machine from a far… is there any reason why one couldn’t flip the smith machine around and have it face the back upright? Just trying to see what some customizing options are.
Also, ritfit’s rep couldn’t give me an answer but when the smith bar is at the very top in the locked position, how much space is between it and the floor? I’m wondering if I could walk under it? Thanks a bunch!
@@garretthohn I wanted to flip the smith upside down and I asked them the same thing, and they couldn't answer, so I just bought it and did it. I wanted the Smith to be able to go lower for hip thrusts. With the Smith flipped upside down, the highest locked position leaves the Smith machine bar at about 61" but now at the bottom, with the safety arms dropped to the floor (I also removed one of the rubber stoppers since it had 2 stacked on each side) the bar now goes 11" from the ground.
Even before flipping the Smith, you couldn't freely walk under it, and I couldn't really do any overhead presses so flipping it increased functionality and didn't reduce any stability or anything. Definitely would recommend doing that!
As for attaching it towards the back of the rack, you can do it, but it will likely get in the way of the plate storage. Also, you won't be able to put the rack up against the wall because you won't be able to position yourself under the bar to do a lot of movements
@@zain_kolsyPhenomenal response! This answers so many questions.
For a little clarification, if I were to put the smith in the back of the rack, I'd split up the weight storage. Two pegs in the back, two pegs of plates in the front. I need to be a foot or two away from a wall anyways (mirrors). It's good to know what you can't walk under the bar in the stowed position up high. I figure with the bar tucked in the back, it would become much less of an issue.
I've got another question for you. Are you happy with the quality and glide of the Smith attachment in general? I'll be honest, it's about 75 percent of the reason I'd go with this setup. There aren't that many smith + cage options (without lat pull down -- I'm gonna get a separate cable pulley tower for that to spread out the gym) on the market. Thank you so much!
@@garretthohn I'm glad to help!! The weight storage may get in the way on the front side when you're doing squats and things on the front side of the rack though, so take that into consideration
I love it, honestly the quality is better than I expected! The Smith glides smooth (it's not counter balanced, but a very light starting weight so my wife has no issues with it). I got it because of how compact it is, I didn't want any pulleys since I have a separate lat pulldown as well as a functional trainer. Although I'm using a full 2 car garage, with all the equipment I have I'm starting to get tight on space so I went with this. Rack works well (considering the posts are 2x2), I've benched and squated using it, no issues with the j cups or safety spotter arms (didn't load it super heavy, but 225+). I've used the Smith with up to about 285, had no issues with it! It has a little sway side to side but that's only if you deliberately rock it side to side, when I just it for hip thrusts and stuff, it's smooth!
Thanks again for the response and good points. I can punch 1 inch holes into the uprights to drop the plate storage just an inch or two above the ground as to not interfere with deep squats so no issues there.
Are the uprights a true 2x2 i.e do rack attachments fit the way they should? Cheers 🍻
Can you review the Eleiko Prestera Smith Attachment? Curious to hear another perspective on Smith Machines - not budget.
I want to get into lifting but really want to at home. Is a smith machine good for someone like me who would be working out by themselves? I get nervous with free weights not having a spotter
Dude thanks for creating gym equipment videos. I built a home gym and am in the best shape of my life. I don't enjoy instructional videos on how to work out on the internet, rather I like equipment videos. I have it on as I'm working out and sometimes I go "oh maybe I can add that to my home gym".
I bought this a few weeks ago and just ordered the midas mini barbell to replace the one that came with the machine. The mini is about 1.5 inches longer but it will change the load i am able put on the smith part of the machine for squats. Keep in mind if you go that route to overload it you will have to either weight the back down and maybe add more plates to the plates to the lat pulldown depending on how much you are trying yo push it to. You will also have to remove the sleeves from the midas bar to install it. The midas mini is also on sale right now for 187.
How’s this holding up? Also, what’s the heaviest you’ve gone with it?
@@SaintBernard-n8r 2 plates on the regular bar. 3 with the Midas. The Midas change over is not worth the effort to get new hooks and disassemble the bar. As long as you have enough counter weight on the back it is good. But honest review is don't get it if you are going to go 2 plates or higher. I am taking mine apart and putting it for sale this weekend. I am going to replace it with a powertec I got used.
My smith machine is really similar to this. Its a old Weider Pro. I occasionally add lithium grease to the guiding rods and it helps A LOT. Does add the hazard of not wanting to touch the rods.
And this is exactly why you don't want a friction system for a smith machine. If you touch it, you are greasy and have to re-grease the pole. If you have pets, their hair gets stuck on the grease. If your girl uses it, hair in the grease.
@@HeadCannonPrime True it has downsides but for what it is it's been an awesome piece of equipment for a home gym. Plus getting it for $150 it's easy to overlook things too hah.
Ritfit has released a newer version of this with bearings and solid guide rails. On Amazon, almost the same price.
Can we get a budget hack squat review ?
Seconded
Ritfit’s leg press & hack squat machine look good and affordable, will you review this?
Been telling you for years to checkout the Ironmaster IM2000. Hope you read this Coop! 😊
@@shish_taouk He will come around to it. I’m proud that he made videos about the QuickLock dumbbells and the Super bench and all the accessories though. Come on Coop! I dare you! Make an IM2000 video lol 🙏🏻🙏🏾🙏
Calling it 2mm steel IS simpler than calling it 14 guage. Guage is a stupid measurement. 99 percent of the world uses metric and millimetres and Amazon products are available in 99 percent of the world so they are just catering to their largest audience when using millimetres. Get with the program America!
I agree but as an individual American what can I do? If I use metric nobody else knows what the hell im talking about unless its liters or maybe grams - god we're so fucking assbackwards here 😂😂
God I hate when products reviewed by Coop are not available in Europe 😢
1000%
where is Europe ?
@@randomusernumber1outside of america.
ikr. that’s at least 50% of all reviews
look into capital sports if it ships to your country. it has a full fledged multi-smith with a functional trainer for 850
I purchased this right after the holidays. I have a gym membership, but I wanted something for my home gym that I could lift heavier with at home that is safer than my squat rack. Also, my son has expressed an interest in starting to lift, and I thought this would be ideal for him to start with since he is too shy to go to the gym. I have been happy with it so far. The pulley system is smooth. It does take 2 people to put it together, but it is not difficult and takes maybe 1.5 to 2 hours...thanks for the review!
Considering this too as safer way to introduce lifting to tweens/teens that full rack. Are you finding it was the right move in this regard with your kiddo?
The price went up, it is now $539.99
The latest ones are the 2.0 and have some improvements.
Right now it’s $100 off, I’ve seen promotions. But ya the price just went up.
Thanks for the review. I would like to see a review of budget leg extension / leg curl rack attachments.
I think I will buy the wheel bearings you recommended is it the 90 mm or the 115 mm that I would need? Thank you.
Coop , I just purchased a SYL Trolley system, it’s very similar to the Bully Glider system , trolleys take a standard Olympic bar for Smith machine exercises and weight holders and barbell hooks also bearing rollers UHMW . HEAVY gauge steel and well made . 399$ and free shipping 🤙
How is it?
Hey Coop! I went down the rabbit hole with Smith Machines for a while. I was going to get the Bulletproof VTS but they teased it for so long I eventually gave up. Somehow I lucked into the Black November Eleiko sale - they had their Prestera Smith Attachment marked down to a fifth of the price. They then tried to pull the rug out and say it was a mistake and they could do the attachment without a bar. I eventually got them to throw in the bar for a little bit more. All I can say is that I am supremely happy - the Eleiko Prestera Smith Attachment fits right into my REP PR-5000 rack just behind my Athena Functional Trainer (I’m using an 8-post rack with a 41” deep section for squats and bench, then a 16” section for the smith machine, then a 16” section for the Athena). Not only is it awesome for me, but now the kids, wife, and friends come over non-stop to use my gym (which I did not expect but it’s pretty cool). Everyone loves the combo of the Athena up front and then Eleiko Smith behind.
So it's the mullet of racks? 😂
good to know. i’m curious about the Prestera Smith attachment - curious what the price was if you don’t mind sharing?
Can't go wrong with Eleiko
Did that mount easily onto the Rep rack without modification? How tall is your Rep rack?
The price they had listed when they showed prices was $3,700. The Black November price they listed as $700. Then they tried to say it was a mistake and it didn't have a bar. After haggling a while (they wanted to cancel the order and return my money) they wound up selling me the bar for the Smith Attachment for $700. So it wound up being $1,400 total - more than I felt I should have paid due to the situation. However, it fit into my 93' tall Rep PR-5000 perfectly and it is ridiculously nice. So I am very happy with the purchase now. @@QianaMarkham
What about the RitFit hack squat leg press?
I bought a fit505 multifunctional smith machine about a year ago and have been super happy with it (as beginner). Has smith, uprights for barbell standouts, two cable pulleys for weights (not weight stack), pullup bar, and some storage hooks for weights and attachments. I definitely notice its definitely not as good as a more expensive quality machine but at the price only $1600 canadian including shipping you get alot of value. I'd be curious to see a comparison of these types of machines if you haven't already
Ritfit Squat rack/Smith machine combo, plus Titan fitness Lat tower/low row combo.
Ritfit leg press hacksquat???
After 3 years of coop & learning about gauge steel measurements, guide rods, mounting/finding studs, safety's & the million diy stuff I watched. I now can build one or refurbish a used one if I wanted lool.
I picked up a parabody smith machine with low row and lat pull down for free on Craigslist
Squeezed it into my single car garage gym and use it every day
How are you liking it for squats, etc.?
So heard about smith machines in the 1980's, used one to improve my incline bench to 515 in the 1990's, they are really great, for improving strength, and SAFETY, they have them in a gym, I workout now at,-now in my 60's use like %40-%60 less weight, just concderned with maintaing strength, but under $500 WOW!
Deltech also has a linear bearing smith for $900. No lat pulldown. Might be a good "in between" option. I've been looking for a smith rack combo under 83". Hopeful something is coming out soon or if you know of one that exists please let us know!!
Get the Deltech. 81" height. For $900 to your door, not bad. Just wish the barbell it uses was more like a real barbell, but it's not too bad. Just needs more knurling. Deltech equipment is often overlooked.
@@Fathom555how’s this holding up? Is it pretty quiet?
@@SaintBernard-n8r I don't own the Deltech Smith machine. I may, we'll see. If I did I'd take the barbell piece and send it to one of the small gym machine shops and get more knurling. Other than that, it seems you can't beat the quality & price point for this Smith machine - $900. Or you can go EliteFTS and get theirs with a real barbell (they use a Texas barbell - and you can specify), but then pay roughly $4-5k to your door.
How would this compare to the IM2000?
What about this compared to the sunny health & fitness smith machine? I don’t need lat pd or low row.
Have you done a video or spoke of the Powertec leversystem ? I remember using one in high school and heard conflicting things about results you can get from it
Hey Coop, what’s the best way you’d recommend weighing this Smith Machine down. I’ve got horse stall mats on a concrete garage floor.
Is there any way to make the pulleys hold more than 165lbs? Would changing the pegs and pulley system make it hold more?
Hey Coop! Please review the Mikolo M4 Smith Machine
Pls review Bullet Proof’s VTS Rack Attachment (Smith Machine). It’s genius and should be able to use it for REP and Rogue racks. Thank you!!
Doesn't come out until at least May though
I love the idea of a smith machine + functional trainer. I’m considering ordering up a Major Lutie B52 and would love to see a review on that thing.
Yep. All-in-one. Smith Machine, Functional trainer, half rack and some of them even have a separate lat pulldown attachment for the back. Cheaper and more space efficient than buying the three separate. When I eventually sell my Fitness Reality that's gonna be my move.
I reviewed it if you wanna check it out!
Hey Coop. Speaking of Smith machines, any plans to review the new vts bulletproof system and ita functional trainer? Very curious and want you expert opinion on it.
A tutorial on how to set this up would be incredible! Could one person set this or other equipment up for their garage gym?
Can u review bullbar I think it’s a cool concept but want to see if it’s worth buying
Excellent review, Coop. Appreciate the details and your suggestions as well.
Definitely review any Smith Machine attachments. I’ve been waiting for one so I can upgrade to a better rack.
i think peoples issue with smith machines is that they dont account for the bar weighing less, for example they put a 45 of each side and then try and it feels easy and they get better pump with barbell so they think smith machine is worse instead of realizing they are benching 105 vs 135lbs. I have an ipex powerhouse that looks like this with a pec deck, ive had it at least 10 years. i removed the safety stops from it so it will go low enough to do bent over rows and deadlifts. I like doing skull crushers with it, i put a pad in the middle.
Smith machines are good for hypertrophy and also when you are dealing with injuries.
This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for the video.
What i think you ned in homegym is a cabelcross a smithmachin barbells and a god bench. you can top it up whit a power rack
Squeeze in a smith machine into the REP 4000 -5000 along with there Athena or Ares, no need to look at all those home version multi functional units out there.
Once Rep comes out with a smith machine attachment I’m all in with them. Until then, staying with my cheapo ForceUSA stuff. Most hate on the smith but it has soo many uses for me and my wife that it has become invaluable. In my younger days, heavy barbell work is awesome. But where I’m at in life now, a smith is preferred.
That adjustable bench on their website looks pretty good considering the price. Hip thrust machine/bench looks pretty good as well
Please review the ritfit and gmwd leg press hack squat machines!
Have you reviewed the IronMaster smith machine? I used to be in the home fitness business and I loved my Body Solid stuff, but I Loved their smith machine.
Hey did you have the ironmaster or body solid smith machine?
@@RonMexico527 I sold both back then (1998-2012). The Body Solid (7 degree) ended up costing a lot more, especially with a 210lb weight stack.
In the shop I actually preferred using the Iron Master though. But the prices for either have gone through the roof. I ended up getting a cheaper smith that works great for me.
@@RonMexico527 I thought I replied to this but can't find my reply. :-)
I used to sell both. I like the Body Solid Series 7, but it was expensive, especially with the 210lb stack. I also wasn't keen on the 7 degree thing.
The Powerline unit just had the plastic bushings.
I loved using the Iron Master unit (IM2000). Joys of having a big showroom.
I had my shop from 1998-2012. Prices since then have gone nuts.
I just got back into working out and bought a pretty unknown unit. Great price for a smith machine w/lat station.
@@shaned7793 Would you recommend the powerline unit? Plastic bushings aren’t ideal, but couldn’t you just replace them if they break?
@@RonMexico527 I would not recommend the Powerline unit although it might be different now. I closed my shop in 2012. The plastic bushings were a bitch to put in and most smith machines probably got built missing a few bushings. I would recommend buying a better quality, used model.
OH ITS THE RIGHT VIDEO, IYKYK
What happened to the previous video? I watched half of it before it was gone.
@@populer208What was the other one?
@@TxHoneyBeesame title but video was about a power rack with a functional trainer
Just get the M1. Rack, 2x2x1, upgraded smith, and dual trolley cable crossover/lat pulldown. At 1k….you can’t do better
Not bad at all for the price. Would you be able to add the dual pulley system that you show at the end of your video to this smith machine? If so I think I'd do it. Ty
Yes do the vts!!!
I just got this, it’s great my only issues is it isn’t smooth when going down. How can I fix this? Wd40?
Just got a valor be-11 shipped for $932 a few weeks ago. Much better quality. Already have a pulldown machine .
How’s this holding up? Is it loud or pretty quiet?
I feel like there is a perfect world where this costs like an extra $100, but instead of separate weight pegs for your smith bar and lat pulldown, the smith bar is attached through cables in the guide rods, which may not be a massive reduction in physical width, but you’d save a ton of space not needing room on either side to load weight
Any reviews on products that turn your power rack into a smith machine attachment?
I would like to see a review comparison of Brute Force Australia UX1 Functional Trainer and the RAPT leverage gym vs. Power tec leverage gym and Force USA G20.
Are you able to do cable leg workouts? Kickbacks, lateral kickbacks, leg curls etc.
Thank you very much for the awesome video. Would you recommend this for a budget low row and lat machine or would you recommend something else? If something else what would you recommend. I don't need the Smith machine funtion. Any light you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Keep up the awesome videos.
Do you plan on doing a review of the Titan Fitness plate-loaded pull-up machine any time in the near future?????? I rely heavily on your honest reviews and am contemplating buying one.
Coop needs to review the PIVOT Bed ASAP!
I absolutely LOVE the budget series!
Can you do decline and incline comfortably with this unit?
Interesting - This company also has a smith machine attachment available. Thanks for this insight.
Rit Fitness also has PAT02 Smith Machine attachment 2"x2". Do you know what companies and what racks are being designed for drop in smith machine? Currently have a RML and RP-4000, both 3"x3" would like to add smith attachment to either of them due to space.
Thanks
Great video as usual. Can you do a video or a series that talks about what makes any given piece of equipment good, better, best and how much it affects the quality of the machine. You kind of touch on it when you do product reviews like in this one you mentioned the bushings vs bearings, and you showed the bushings. It would be awesome to have a video or series that went into detail about various "decisions" manufacturers make with their equipment quality. Like you didn't really go into detail about bearings on this one and how each of them differently affect the movement of the Smith Machine. I imagine the bushings allow for a back and forth motion instead of completely transferring your movement into up and down. I've been lifting for a long time and I know there are different pulley systems, and I can tell if it's crap when I use it, but I can't tell if it's going to be smooth by looking at it. Most of us are making decisions based on your videos and pictures. Really appreciate everything that your channel creates. Thank you.
I could be wrong but maybe they meant 500lbs per side capacity for the BB
Great idea for a home gym, I wonder have you ever found a rack that’s functional for an apartment?
Coop for a tween / teen just starting to lift is a Smith machine the way to go wrt safety? If so, this one may just fit the bill
How does this compare with a powertec smith machine with pulldown and low row attatched?
Would love to see a bells of steel adjustable kettlebell review. Looks solid.
He has an adjustable kettlebell head to head last year, maybe it's there
@@avinashtyagi2 I think it’s relatively new so it’s not there. Thanks though.
Any chance you’re going to review slant boards/slant pedestals? Thanks in advance!
I like the Smith machine for Incline bench
me too, incline bench and squats for me
Dang, I wanted that Automated home gym with no subscription but I may have to break down and grab this.
Any update for the 2.0?
When you review the Bullet proof vts can you show how it would work if you have the athena already?
Review deltech Smith machine
Also, how much weight would you need (plates) to stabilize and use this properly? For a regular person not a bodybuilder lol
Can you review the new bells of steel all in one functional trainer? Looks like one of the cheapest all in one options where you can bench and have a functional trainer.
Can you switch the barbell? To an Olympic bar
Suprised to see the limit of 1,000lbs on the ritfit site. Not sure if that's 100% true but still impressive nonetheless. From the looks of it seems like they use guide rods on the pulldown instead of fatter tubes. Would make a selectorized stack easier
please make a best overall/budget/crem de la gym smith machine video
What do you think about the DoNow Smith machine? It seems like this one just a few bucks more and has a few more bells and whistles like the chest flys. Please keep up the good work, especially the budgets reviews for us poors lol
Great vid on a great budget find! Thanks! 👍
Those arrows at 1:25, I expected them to have a knurling 😁
Seems like a good option for a starter Smith Machine...for someone transitioning from a commercial gym.
Can you please review the sunhome all in one smith machine with chest station?❤ Im trying to find a good smith machine where the bar goes all the way down for hip thrusts. Im considering this one after your review but it’d be awesome if you could review the sunhome!
Any thoughts or experience with Body-Solid’s PSM200 smith machine? Only 79” high which helps with low ceilings and not much more than ritfit at the moment
How hard is it to put together? Can you buy it with assembly?
Im extremely intrested in this machine, but i need to know, does it give the option to use plain 1" CAP style plates, or is it just Olympic plates?
Looks very promising, unfortunately not available for shipping outside the US.
Can you review the: ER KANG Power Rack, 2000LBS Power Cage Squat Rack with Cable Crossover System
Is there anything just like this that also has the functional trainer aspect? The only ones I can find are full racks which I don't really have room for at the moment.