I use 2 45s each side all the time , Vesta is on 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥, better than the fringe rack I replaced. Reason I bought it was the Smith. That's why I got this over the Ares 2.0, I didn't get the lat pulldown seat because I have a superior lat pulldown but the vesta is straight 🔥
I’ve got a better lat pull down option as well. But Vesta has definitely got a good all around’r here. The smith is the ultimate selling point in my opinion.
I actually bought the Vesta Fitness 2-in-1 (without the Smith machine). Opted for the standard straight pull up bar (knocks $100 off) and also used an easy to find 10% discount online. Total price before taxes was less than $2100. I don't know that a better deal exists on the Internet for something of this calibre. Super happy with it.
Totally agree. I think they've completely done away with the straight pull-up bar. The curved is standard now. I like the grip options and the slight knurl. But kipping pull-ups aren't happening on it. But no big deal. Overall quality is great. Definitely an underrated company.
I like the attachment that allows you to add weight plates to the stack of weights. Globogym, lol... "If you wanna have a dodgeball victory, you gotta grab it by its haunches and hump it into submission"
Great review! Did you consider the Force USA G20. I am curious as to what you though about it. I am trying to narrow down my choices between the G20, the Maxum SX2, and now this. The Vesta definitely looks like a contender.
@@troycline386 I looked at the Force USA line briefly. I just wanted a 3x3 upright system. It just seemed more versatile for other products and I feel like I didn’t see a “tall” option with any of their racks. I think the Force USA are mostly 2x2. Which is probably fine for most people. I just prefer the more solid commercial feel.
@@kiroman911 from the floor to the bottom side of the bar is 75 and 1/4 inches. You probably cant do a standing strict press unless you’re extremely short. But seated press works great.
@ thanks for the quick response. I was curious as to how much head room I’ll have when stepping towards the rear of the rack. I’m only 5’08 so that shouldn’t be a problem for me. I’m between this vesta 3 in 1 and the Get Rx with tornado arms for this upcoming spring.
@ funny you mention Get RX’d. I own a commercial CrossFit gym and all my equipment is from them. Great company and great equipment from my experience as well.
Solid review! I'm debating between this 3in1 or the Maxum SX2. The latter looks more impressive on paper but there's hardly any reviews on it and the company is unknown to me. I find a smith machine very useful for certain movements and it makes sense to include them in these all-in-one solutions. I'm not patient enough to wait on a Rep/Rogue solution.
@@raven-19x I’ve been so pleased with the Vesta. I use it daily. And you can get really creative with the smith machine. Upright rows are my favorite currently. But I’ve never heard of the Maxum. I took a decent risk with this one and it paid off. What sold me was the customer service BEFORE the purchase. Very responsive online AND over the phone.
Really great. The issue I see with these is that they are generally too tall for basement gyms (ceiling heights are 80 to 83 inches). So really helpful if you provide the dimensions. Not everyone is interested in giving up their garage space and would prefer to convert their basement.
@@Spp235. I talk about the dimensions at around 1:15 and at 1:24 I tell you that it’s 94 inches tall. This is definitely taller than most basement ceilings yes. But I also see when companies make racks that are “basement approved” people complain about the range of motion. I think Vesta makes some shorter racks. But they do come up pretty short in the range of motion area.
@@supasett9779 that would be awesome if it’s accurate. Only being able to add a 25lb plate in each side always seemed a bit small. But really it’s if the cables and pulleys can support the added weight. You would be able to handle almost anything at that point I think.
Hi I was interested in this 3-1…I’ve noticed that your smith machine is placed in the front(which I prefer) of the machine, for some reason the other reviews for this same exact vesta 3-1 the smith machine is in the back
@@rog3rbee915 correct. I believe all models come with the smith in the front now. Definitely better in my opinion. You can confirm with Vesta just to be sure. Very responsive customer service.
@@LenGarageGym the concept is good. But the material just doesn’t have enough rigidity to maintain stability. Super sketch. If it was made out of better steel it would probably be great.
@@vcuheel1464 I did put this together by myself. And honestly I was dreading it. But after getting into it it wasn’t that bad. I did have to take it partially apart… twice… because there were a couple sections that hat needed to be done before another. But the instructions didn’t say that. Love and learn. I have no regrets. I use it almost everyday.
How is the vesta functional trainer ? This guy on Facebook said he tried one at an expo and he was able to lift the whole stack withe ease. The sales representative told him that he was pretty strong. But the guys said he is not even strong so he was shocked he lifted the hole thing? Maybe he tried a faulty unit I don't know
It’s a 2-1 ratio pulley system. I can “lift the whole stack” as well if I’m doing a lat pull down or even a seated row. But for every other exercise it’s exactly what most functional trainers are. Plenty of weight. You can shop around for other dedicated functional trainers. But most of them are 2:1 ratio. And with 200-230lb stacks. If you want something really heavy for those exercises I mentioned you might want a 1:1 ratio. Like what the Dane has. I think it’s great.
@WhoIsJonHarris thank you very much. I was just looking FT. A Rack with a ft in it to replace my standalone rack and standalone ft that I had sold. Today I ended up buying the The Harbor HH80 V2 Elite with a counterbalance smith machine.
@WhoIsJonHarris I already have a titan selectorized lat pull down, rhino belt squat, isolator and other stuff so I think I will be happy with the 2:1 ratio on ft
@@RJ3CVOST they all say that. But I’ve never had this happen. Granted my garage is about 20-30 feet away and in a paved flat driveway. Easy job. Only one instance did a driver stick to the fine print but he said he could roll it to the garage for $20. I tip the drivers anyway so I had planned for this already. He wasn’t a jerk about it. He just explained that once the package comes onto my property the liability changes significantly. He said he could do whatever I liked to do. Every freight company called me a couple days before to schedule a delivery window. And drivers called me day of to confirm and give a tighter timeline. Never had an issue with the delivery aspect. And I’ve ordered literally TONS of equipment haha. Deliveries were always exactly like my orders to my commercial gym because it’s all freight.
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I really liked this video, informative, and great production quality
Thanks friend.
I use 2 45s each side all the time , Vesta is on 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥, better than the fringe rack I replaced. Reason I bought it was the Smith. That's why I got this over the Ares 2.0, I didn't get the lat pulldown seat because I have a superior lat pulldown but the vesta is straight 🔥
I’ve got a better lat pull down option as well. But Vesta has definitely got a good all around’r here. The smith is the ultimate selling point in my opinion.
@WhoIsJonHarris indeed it is
Each cable can lift a total of 400 lb, and you can add 200 lb weight plates added to the Weight Extender Pin. Its listed on there website. Great setup
Just placed my order!!! Went to the showroom in Cali, awesome piece!
You won’t regret it.
Great review and thank you for bringing up some very important points!
This rack looks amazing!!
@@cassandra7079 I may be biased. But this is definitely a sleeper setup for the home gym community. It’s literally got everything you need.
@@WhoIsJonHarrisHi Boot’s dad :D
I actually bought the Vesta Fitness 2-in-1 (without the Smith machine).
Opted for the standard straight pull up bar (knocks $100 off) and also used an easy to find 10% discount online.
Total price before taxes was less than $2100.
I don't know that a better deal exists on the Internet for something of this calibre. Super happy with it.
Totally agree. I think they've completely done away with the straight pull-up bar. The curved is standard now. I like the grip options and the slight knurl. But kipping pull-ups aren't happening on it. But no big deal. Overall quality is great. Definitely an underrated company.
Wow, came in clutch with the extra discount I looked up cuz of you.
Well done!!! I love the video! 🙌🏽🦾
I just wanted to say your son is Really cool 👍
@@NoraS-h5o you’re really cool.
I like the attachment that allows you to add weight plates to the stack of weights.
Globogym, lol... "If you wanna have a dodgeball victory, you gotta grab it by its haunches and hump it into submission"
@@maxpower8052 it works really well. Especially being dual sided. Next level accommodations. Ultimate Humpage.
Great review! Did you consider the Force USA G20. I am curious as to what you though about it. I am trying to narrow down my choices between the G20, the Maxum SX2, and now this. The Vesta definitely looks like a contender.
@@troycline386 I looked at the Force USA line briefly. I just wanted a 3x3 upright system. It just seemed more versatile for other products and I feel like I didn’t see a “tall” option with any of their racks. I think the Force USA are mostly 2x2. Which is probably fine for most people. I just prefer the more solid commercial feel.
Very informative video.
If and when you have the time,
Can you please tell us the height of the smith bar when placed at the highest setting?
@@kiroman911 from the floor to the bottom side of the bar is 75 and 1/4 inches. You probably cant do a standing strict press unless you’re extremely short. But seated press works great.
@ thanks for the quick response.
I was curious as to how much head room I’ll have when stepping towards the rear of the rack.
I’m only 5’08 so that shouldn’t be a problem for me.
I’m between this vesta 3 in 1 and the Get Rx with tornado arms for this upcoming spring.
@ funny you mention Get RX’d. I own a commercial CrossFit gym and all my equipment is from them. Great company and great equipment from my experience as well.
@@WhoIsJonHarris wow good to hear that.
Prior to this year I never heard of them nor vesta. Thanks again.
Solid review!
I'm debating between this 3in1 or the Maxum SX2. The latter looks more impressive on paper but there's hardly any reviews on it and the company is unknown to me.
I find a smith machine very useful for certain movements and it makes sense to include them in these all-in-one solutions. I'm not patient enough to wait on a Rep/Rogue solution.
@@raven-19x I’ve been so pleased with the Vesta. I use it daily. And you can get really creative with the smith machine. Upright rows are my favorite currently. But I’ve never heard of the Maxum. I took a decent risk with this one and it paid off. What sold me was the customer service BEFORE the purchase. Very responsive online AND over the phone.
Really great. The issue I see with these is that they are generally too tall for basement gyms (ceiling heights are 80 to 83 inches). So really helpful if you provide the dimensions. Not everyone is interested in giving up their garage space and would prefer to convert their basement.
@@Spp235. I talk about the dimensions at around 1:15 and at 1:24 I tell you that it’s 94 inches tall. This is definitely taller than most basement ceilings yes. But I also see when companies make racks that are “basement approved” people complain about the range of motion. I think Vesta makes some shorter racks. But they do come up pretty short in the range of motion area.
Do you think the 86 inch version woild have issues getting full extension on the lat pulldown?
@@andrewwacker2273 more than likely yes. I have the taller one and it’s very close to not being tall enough.
I read on the site that the extender pin increases the max weight to 400, not 250. Maybe they've updated it since you released this.
@@supasett9779 that would be awesome if it’s accurate. Only being able to add a 25lb plate in each side always seemed a bit small. But really it’s if the cables and pulleys can support the added weight. You would be able to handle almost anything at that point I think.
Thanks for the solid review! Any idea the size of the smith machine bar? Hoping for at least 29mm diameter
I’m not sure on the size. It feels very similar to my power bar from strength co. It’s definitely beefy enough and doesn’t feel small at all.
Sweet! Went ahead and purchased. Now just a waiting game
Nice review 🏋♂️
Hi I was interested in this 3-1…I’ve noticed that your smith machine is placed in the front(which I prefer) of the machine, for some reason the other reviews for this same exact vesta 3-1 the smith machine is in the back
@@rog3rbee915 correct. I believe all models come with the smith in the front now. Definitely better in my opinion. You can confirm with Vesta just to be sure. Very responsive customer service.
@ thanks for the reply, really looking into getting this…how are you liking it today? Any issues or concerns?
@ still holding strong. I use it in some capacity 4-5 times week. Absolute unit.
@@WhoIsJonHarrisI’m really thinking about getting this rack. Is yours the clear coat color?
@ yes mine is the clear coat.
Glad to know I'm not the only one who also watches Roots of Orthodoxy while lifting some iron 😅
My brother in Christ! Absolutely the best.
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The PIN supports 250 pounds itself. That does NOT include the stack. So, that's 450 at a 2:1 ratio including the stack. It says so on their website
@@balboa0621 I’m not sure if the cables are rated for that. But I guess you could give it a shot.
how tall is your wife for reference on the lat pulldown? im 5'8" and want to make sure i don't hit the top
she's 5'8". Depending on the handle I think you'd be well within some excess range.
what brand is that flat bench press you got there at the beginning?
That’s a Vesta bench as well. Very nice. No decline. But very solid and more narrow than my Vulcan bench which I prefer.
@@WhoIsJonHarris the plate loaded chest press is from Vesta too?
@@LenGarageGym oh that one was from Amazon. Honestly it’s not good. I would not recommend it. Very unstable even with minimal weight.
@@WhoIsJonHarris haha appreciate the transparency :D
@@LenGarageGym the concept is good. But the material just doesn’t have enough rigidity to maintain stability. Super sketch. If it was made out of better steel it would probably be great.
Did you put this together yourself? If so, how difficult was it and how long did it take you?
@@vcuheel1464 I did put this together by myself. And honestly I was dreading it. But after getting into it it wasn’t that bad. I did have to take it partially apart… twice… because there were a couple sections that hat needed to be done before another. But the instructions didn’t say that. Love and learn. I have no regrets. I use it almost everyday.
How is the vesta functional trainer ? This guy on Facebook said he tried one at an expo and he was able to lift the whole stack withe ease. The sales representative told him that he was pretty strong. But the guys said he is not even strong so he was shocked he lifted the hole thing? Maybe he tried a faulty unit I don't know
It’s a 2-1 ratio pulley system. I can “lift the whole stack” as well if I’m doing a lat pull down or even a seated row. But for every other exercise it’s exactly what most functional trainers are. Plenty of weight. You can shop around for other dedicated functional trainers. But most of them are 2:1 ratio. And with 200-230lb stacks. If you want something really heavy for those exercises I mentioned you might want a 1:1 ratio. Like what the Dane has. I think it’s great.
@WhoIsJonHarris thank you very much. I was just looking FT. A Rack with a ft in it to replace my standalone rack and standalone ft that I had sold. Today I ended up buying the The Harbor HH80 V2 Elite with a counterbalance smith machine.
@WhoIsJonHarris I already have a titan selectorized lat pull down, rhino belt squat, isolator and other stuff so I think I will be happy with the 2:1 ratio on ft
@@futbol1972 solid choices.
Was this the 96 or 84 inch option?
Looks like 96
did they dump your rack at the “curb” . im
being told they wont deliver to my garage only curb with 1500 lbs and $5k later????
@@RJ3CVOST they all say that. But I’ve never had this happen. Granted my garage is about 20-30 feet away and in a paved flat driveway. Easy job. Only one instance did a driver stick to the fine print but he said he could roll it to the garage for $20. I tip the drivers anyway so I had planned for this already. He wasn’t a jerk about it. He just explained that once the package comes onto my property the liability changes significantly. He said he could do whatever I liked to do. Every freight company called me a couple days before to schedule a delivery window. And drivers called me day of to confirm and give a tighter timeline. Never had an issue with the delivery aspect. And I’ve ordered literally TONS of equipment haha. Deliveries were always exactly like my orders to my commercial gym because it’s all freight.
I would highly recommend you inquire about PNF stretching concerning your back/ core concerns!
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