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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
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 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.
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 🍻
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 $150 it's easy to overlook things too hah.
@@shish_taouk He will come around to it. I’m proud that he made videos about the QuickLock dumbbells and the Super bench and all the accessories though. Come on Coop! I dare you! Make an IM2000 video lol 🙏🏻🙏🏾🙏
I purchased this right after the holidays. I have a gym membership, but I wanted something for my home gym that I could lift heavier with at home that is safer than my squat rack. Also, my son has expressed an interest in starting to lift, and I thought this would be ideal for him to start with since he is too shy to go to the gym. I have been happy with it so far. The pulley system is smooth. It does take 2 people to put it together, but it is not difficult and takes maybe 1.5 to 2 hours...thanks for the review!
Considering this too as safer way to introduce lifting to tweens/teens that full rack. Are you finding it was the right move in this regard with your kiddo?
Dude thanks for creating gym equipment videos. I built a home gym and am in the best shape of my life. I don't enjoy instructional videos on how to work out on the internet, rather I like equipment videos. I have it on as I'm working out and sometimes I go "oh maybe I can add that to my home gym".
Coop , I just purchased a SYL Trolley system, it’s very similar to the Bully Glider system , trolleys take a standard Olympic bar for Smith machine exercises and weight holders and barbell hooks also bearing rollers UHMW . HEAVY gauge steel and well made . 399$ and free shipping 🤙
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
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
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
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.
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 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
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!
the cheapest is a soozier smith machine i found on amazon is for a couple hundred dollars and weight capacity is 220 pounds. perfect for me since i dont lift heavy anymore.
I wish they would have put all of the money into the smith machine aspect and completely got rid of the cables. Most of us already have a lat low row, and would rather have a slightly better smith.
Maybe they desigh for stability and cable utility(latpulldown,lowrow) is very good for beginners and intimidate if you gone to business just sell to some one new. BX it cheap no one hope or use it to 200-300lb
Nah a lot of people don't have room for a whole separate Smith machine so the combination as one is a definite plus there's a lot of good machines out there for a decent price with cables and a Smith machine and it doesn't take a lot of money to strengthen one up
@@WtfYouMeanDude where are all these affordable smith machines? I agree there are a ton of cable systems for relatively cheap. But there are basically no Smith's under 1000-1500. My comment was that I wish this company would've put more money into the smith aspect of this rather than a cheap cable system.
@@jeremy242I just hopped on Amazon and the first page of results for smith machine included about half a dozen machines between $500 and $999. I'm in the US though so..... your results may vary
@@jeremy242where are they? Well they aren’t bought new bud they are found on facebook marketplace and are commercial grade. Not these chinesium machines made of 18 gauge steel.
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
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!
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.
This looks perfect for me! I wanted like a pulley system for lats and stuff and I like the smith machine at the gym. This is like a nice all in one almost!
Btw I did only workout at PF and I have no intentions of lifting heavy I just want to get into better shape. Question though cause its hard to tell off the pictures could you swap out the Lat pull down or row bar for like another attachment to be able to do like Tri pull down and stuff?
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.
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.
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. 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.
Smith Machine is really best suited for accessories lift. It's great for high volume work due to its stability and safety feature but by no means should replace a power rack. If your fortunate to have the space its a worth while machine to have in my opinion.
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.
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 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
@@SaintBernard-n8r No, I haven’t had that issue. I did choose not to install the counter weights since I didn’t mind the barbell being 40lbs to start. Not sure if that’s helped or not
Love your work Coop, but this is a slight criticism. Its not a 400 bucks, it's 480. Still sounds like an incredible deal but that's a 20% differential we're talking about here.
I TELL YOU I have horizon leg press equipment attached smith machine I use once and I don't like it BX; it not save I love free weights squat ,or cable leg press leg curl train leg .. so maybe some one some situations love leg press . But not a leg press fan and i spend 120$ for useless not safe leg press add on equipment.
Hey Coop, when are we going to see some reviews of the Keppi bench or Mikolo products you mentioned having in-house during the black friday livestream? Would love to see a review for the Keppi Bench 5000 and Mikolo M4 all-in-one. They seem like some of the best values on the market and really need some more coverage.
I am old enough to remember the smith machine hate train when every fitness influencer jumped on or went the opposite route for shock value . I've never liked it . Just my own preference , i am a free weight guy , i will die by dropping a dumbbell on my head one day . It is not useless or a waste of space tho , it has very niche uses and that is probably where the hate started . Oh you are using a smith machine ? your stabilizers must be super weak , your knees must hurt , your shoulders must be bad . So it was associated with weakness . It is a great tool to recover from injury tho .By taking away the need for stability it lets you work the muscle , get the blood flowing to where the injury is so it can heal better or faster . But just like with most home equipment i have to say . Do not spend your money on this , you CAN make this out of wood and pipes , you can make a squat rack ,a lat pulldown , anything you want you can make for cheaper at the same quality . Stop consuming !
Americans no longer have to tools, knowledge , or desire for diy. The cost of raw material often is so close if you don’t own the tools and can do it in an hours it doesn’t make sense
@@pulkpuller If you need to start with tools , then absolutely do not try to build things . The price of tools is indeed high + the person would have no skills . This is in fact my bad and i apologize for my ignorance
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.
Alright, I had our team hound RitFit about raising the price and they've succumbed to our pleas...
Use code: RFGARAGE at this link for 12% off - garagegymreviews.co/ritfit-psr05-multifunctional-smith-machine-youtube
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
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
"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!
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 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.
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 🍻
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 $150 it's easy to overlook things too hah.
Can we get a budget hack squat review ?
Seconded
Can you review the Eleiko Prestera Smith Attachment? Curious to hear another perspective on Smith Machines - not budget.
Been telling you for years to checkout the Ironmaster IM2000. Hope you read this Coop! 😊
@@shish_taouk He will come around to it. I’m proud that he made videos about the QuickLock dumbbells and the Super bench and all the accessories though. Come on Coop! I dare you! Make an IM2000 video lol 🙏🏻🙏🏾🙏
I purchased this right after the holidays. I have a gym membership, but I wanted something for my home gym that I could lift heavier with at home that is safer than my squat rack. Also, my son has expressed an interest in starting to lift, and I thought this would be ideal for him to start with since he is too shy to go to the gym. I have been happy with it so far. The pulley system is smooth. It does take 2 people to put it together, but it is not difficult and takes maybe 1.5 to 2 hours...thanks for the review!
Considering this too as safer way to introduce lifting to tweens/teens that full rack. Are you finding it was the right move in this regard with your kiddo?
Dude thanks for creating gym equipment videos. I built a home gym and am in the best shape of my life. I don't enjoy instructional videos on how to work out on the internet, rather I like equipment videos. I have it on as I'm working out and sometimes I go "oh maybe I can add that to my home gym".
Coop , I just purchased a SYL Trolley system, it’s very similar to the Bully Glider system , trolleys take a standard Olympic bar for Smith machine exercises and weight holders and barbell hooks also bearing rollers UHMW . HEAVY gauge steel and well made . 399$ and free shipping 🤙
How is it?
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
Thanks for the review. I would like to see a review of budget leg extension / leg curl rack attachments.
This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for the video.
Smith machine is so underrated. My favorite shoulder exercise is putting a bench with 60-80 degrees back support underneath and do AD press.
I don’t think it’s underrated in that it’s not gonna get you anymore jacked than free weights
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
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
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.?
Ritfit’s leg press & hack squat machine look good and affordable, will you review this?
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.
Ritfit Squat rack/Smith machine combo, plus Titan fitness Lat tower/low row combo.
Smith machines are good for hypertrophy and also when you are dealing with injuries.
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!
A tutorial on how to set this up would be incredible! Could one person set this or other equipment up for their garage gym?
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
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!
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
Is there any way to make the pulleys hold more than 165lbs? Would changing the pegs and pulley system make it hold more?
Ritfit leg press hacksquat???
Definitely review any Smith Machine attachments. I’ve been waiting for one so I can upgrade to a better rack.
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
That adjustable bench on their website looks pretty good considering the price. Hip thrust machine/bench looks pretty good as well
What about the RitFit hack squat leg press?
Just get the M1. Rack, 2x2x1, upgraded smith, and dual trolley cable crossover/lat pulldown. At 1k….you can’t do better
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.
the cheapest is a soozier smith machine i found on amazon is for a couple hundred dollars and weight capacity is 220 pounds. perfect for me since i dont lift heavy anymore.
Excellent review, Coop. Appreciate the details and your suggestions as well.
I like the Smith machine for Incline bench
me too, incline bench and squats for me
I wish they would have put all of the money into the smith machine aspect and completely got rid of the cables. Most of us already have a lat low row, and would rather have a slightly better smith.
Maybe they desigh for stability and cable utility(latpulldown,lowrow) is very good for beginners and intimidate if you gone to business just sell to some one new. BX it cheap no one hope or use it to 200-300lb
Nah a lot of people don't have room for a whole separate Smith machine so the combination as one is a definite plus there's a lot of good machines out there for a decent price with cables and a Smith machine and it doesn't take a lot of money to strengthen one up
@@WtfYouMeanDude where are all these affordable smith machines? I agree there are a ton of cable systems for relatively cheap. But there are basically no Smith's under 1000-1500. My comment was that I wish this company would've put more money into the smith aspect of this rather than a cheap cable system.
@@jeremy242I just hopped on Amazon and the first page of results for smith machine included about half a dozen machines between $500 and $999. I'm in the US though so..... your results may vary
@@jeremy242where are they? Well they aren’t bought new bud they are found on facebook marketplace and are commercial grade. Not these chinesium machines made of 18 gauge steel.
Hey Coop! Please review the Mikolo M4 Smith Machine
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
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!
Dang, I wanted that Automated home gym with no subscription but I may have to break down and grab this.
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.
This looks perfect for me! I wanted like a pulley system for lats and stuff and I like the smith machine at the gym. This is like a nice all in one almost!
Btw I did only workout at PF and I have no intentions of lifting heavy I just want to get into better shape. Question though cause its hard to tell off the pictures could you swap out the Lat pull down or row bar for like another attachment to be able to do like Tri pull down and stuff?
“Right around $400” = Right around $500
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.
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?
Coop needs to review the PIVOT Bed ASAP!
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.
I absolutely LOVE the budget series!
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.
Can u review bullbar I think it’s a cool concept but want to see if it’s worth buying
What about this compared to the sunny health & fitness smith machine? I don’t need lat pd or low row.
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.
Interesting - This company also has a smith machine attachment available. Thanks for this insight.
Please review the ritfit and gmwd leg press hack squat machines!
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. 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.
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
You should definitely do a video on the 3d smith machines, game changer
Those arrows at 1:25, I expected them to have a knurling 😁
How would this compare to the IM2000?
Smith Machine is really best suited for accessories lift. It's great for high volume work due to its stability and safety feature but by no means should replace a power rack. If your fortunate to have the space its a worth while machine to have in my opinion.
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.
Great idea for a home gym, I wonder have you ever found a rack that’s functional for an apartment?
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 didn't know I needed a smith machine but here I am.
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.
Any reviews on products that turn your power rack into a smith machine attachment?
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.
Seems like a good option for a starter Smith Machine...for someone transitioning from a commercial gym.
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
Yes do the vts!!!
Great vid on a great budget find! Thanks! 👍
$520 with tax, not sure why he keeps saying "$400 bucks"? lol!
Any chance you’re going to review slant boards/slant pedestals? Thanks in advance!
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.
Coop, I wanna see you review Snode's Smith Machine. Do it.
please make a best overall/budget/crem de la gym smith machine video
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.
could you do a best of folddown from budget to high end please.
I grabbed the Syedee Smith Machine for $499 off of Walmart. It works great.
Is it noisy? Looking for something that won’t be too loud.
@@SaintBernard-n8r No, I haven’t had that issue. I did choose not to install the counter weights since I didn’t mind the barbell being 40lbs to start. Not sure if that’s helped or not
Love your work Coop, but this is a slight criticism. Its not a 400 bucks, it's 480. Still sounds like an incredible deal but that's a 20% differential we're talking about here.
Great video, was wondering if I can use this as a vertical leg press as well
I TELL YOU I have horizon leg press equipment attached smith machine I use once and I don't like it BX; it not save I love free weights squat ,or cable leg press leg curl train leg .. so maybe some one some situations love leg press . But not a leg press fan and i spend 120$ for useless not safe leg press add on equipment.
When you review the Bullet proof vts can you show how it would work if you have the athena already?
Hey Coop, when are we going to see some reviews of the Keppi bench or Mikolo products you mentioned having in-house during the black friday livestream? Would love to see a review for the Keppi Bench 5000 and Mikolo M4 all-in-one. They seem like some of the best values on the market and really need some more coverage.
I am old enough to remember the smith machine hate train when every fitness influencer jumped on or went the opposite route for shock value .
I've never liked it . Just my own preference , i am a free weight guy , i will die by dropping a dumbbell on my head one day .
It is not useless or a waste of space tho , it has very niche uses and that is probably where the hate started .
Oh you are using a smith machine ? your stabilizers must be super weak , your knees must hurt , your shoulders must be bad .
So it was associated with weakness .
It is a great tool to recover from injury tho .By taking away the need for stability it lets you work the muscle , get the blood flowing to where the injury is so it can heal better or faster .
But just like with most home equipment i have to say . Do not spend your money on this , you CAN make this out of wood and pipes , you can make a squat rack ,a lat pulldown , anything you want you can make for cheaper at the same quality .
Stop consuming !
Americans no longer have to tools, knowledge , or desire for diy. The cost of raw material often is so close if you don’t own the tools and can do it in an hours it doesn’t make sense
@@pulkpuller If you need to start with tools , then absolutely do not try to build things .
The price of tools is indeed high + the person would have no skills . This is in fact my bad and i apologize for my ignorance
I’m considering getting it for my home gym just worried about the height of the machine.
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.
Please review Athena wall mount attachment!
For $400.... That's an awesome deal!
Coop, I think Rit Fit uses 16 Gauge steel while other budget companies use 14 Gauge. Pretty sure I'm right about this
I could be wrong but maybe they meant 500lbs per side capacity for the BB
I realize it's much more expensive but the IM 2000 is a much better version of this-- and it's a squat rack.