I’m 6’4” so I definitely have to take into consideration the exercises that can be done on this. But so far the ones you showed that might be challenging for a tall person can be done sitting on a bench. I would just move the pulley all the way down and do tricep extensions behind my head. Or I could lay on the bench and do them horizontally. You learn how to modify, so for me I don’t think that would be a deal-breaker.
Awesome! I love mine. Takes about 5 hrs to put together. I did mine alone- wish I had help. Have had some great gym quality workouts at home. Thank you for watching.
I've been watching for another sale on this at Costco. Your video was more helpful than the manufacturer's video when it comes to understanding how the machine works. Thanks!
I’m glad it was helpful. Just to update. That I believe it is now the center brand. But it’s to my understanding the quality hasn’t changed. It’s the same machine just different colors. I hope you found out a good deal. Thanks again for watching just help people make them decision, especially when you cannot see the product at a Costco.
Great review. I've been kicking around the idea of scrapping the gym membership and buying a quality functional trainer. You make this one look like the one I want. I hope you put some routines together and show the SF3 in action.
Thank you for the feed back! I can definitely put some routines together of what I do to maintain what I got lol. But you made a good point- I have more time at home now because I don’t have to drive to the gym. I love it! I’ll put some videos together of my work outs
Great video, looking around for a home gym. Between SF3 and FTX is the smith bar the only difference? Can all the exercises that's being done with the smith bar also be done with the cables in FTX ?
@@vdlabs I think you could make it work by using a straight bar attachment. Yes the main difference is the SF3 comes with the smith machine. Thank you for the comment!
Pretty sure I'll be picking this up the next time it goes on sale. It sounds like people might just be confused on the smith. I've read a few comments in reviews that say the smith is basically useless unless you only do super low weight or only do deadlifts, but maybe they just don't know how to use it properly? Because it looks like you could load it up and still be able to adjust the starting position pretty easily the same way you did it here?
Yeah, a lot of people misunderstand the Smith machine and how it works totally. People get very confused because you have to start at the bottom of the motion versus the top. I haven’t had any issues whatsoever. And you can load it up to 300+ pounds of weight. For me, that’s more than enough I’m not a power lifter anymore. I recommend waiting for it to go on sale. It’s usually goes down to $1999.99 because of a $500 off. And I believe that includes free shipping. Thank you for your comment. And thank you for watching. Let me know if you have any more questions.
It looks great! I have a similar situation where space is a premium - I also like that you change the weights so quick and easy with the weight stacks. Unfortunately it doesn't have the lat pulldown and row stations like the FT2 but this one is much cheaper (and comes with a bench) so it is a much better value.
Yes I agree, it definitely is a con, I’ll try to do another video about some questions I’ve been getting. I have had to become creative with some work outs. I’ll show you what I’ve come up with.
For squats. Would you have the bar with no weight on it at the top, squat down, then engage the weight, then do your set, disengage the weight, stand back up and walk out? Looked like the weight can only be hooked up at the bottom of your squat at the start.
That’s a great question, yes you can do it that way, which is great in the beginning. I’ve gotten use to starting my lift at the bottom by having the heigh preset. It’s not to big of a deal for me but I can see who some people would consider that as a negative. But yes you are correct. The movement starts at the bottom of rep with weight.
Yooo lemme use your Costco account to order one, haha. Really liking what I see with that SF3. Just need to build a storage shed to make some more space in my garage before ordering.
I’ve had the SF3 for over a year and love it. I did get the straight bar because the ez curl isn’t my favorite. Also the way the weight doubler works is like this: the cable pull is 2:1 so normally 60 on each side is really only 60 because the ratio divides the 120 by 2. The top of the weight stack is 15 so 60 + 15, but the doubler makes it actually 75x2 so 150 plus the weight of the bar (which is 15 I thinks).
I think I am.going to get. Thanks for great video. I see you have powerblocks. Howndo you like them. I ordered quick change ones from china. Waiting on
@@ijeffsilberman2179 No not at all. Thank you for asking. I just saw there were zero videos on it and I took a “risk” buying it sight unseen. So the SF3 has been amazing for me. Just wanted to share my experiences and what I do with it. I only get a small commission for any Amazon purchases that are made in the links I put in The description.
No Problem! Thank you for the comment. Here is a Back exercise video I made using the SF3: th-cam.com/video/29AgRiiOYqg/w-d-xo.html. Let me know what you think. More videos to come!
I didn’t, it has about 1/8 bubble pitch. I may go back and shim it but it really hasn’t been an issue. I haven’t noticed any difference on weight at all. Great question and thanks for the comment!
@John The Pilot thanks for the quick reply. I am about to install one and was debating which way to put it. I think I'd rather have it like yours, but I wasn't sure about that part.
Thank you for making this video. picked it up when it was on sale. Do the small rubber washers between the black plastic cable stop balls and the pulley keep walking up the cable behind the pulley - particularly when you lower the pulleys? Been wondering if those washers need to be moved to between the handle and the plastic ball stop… What do you think? Thanks!!!
Just checked, and the rubber washer stays in place next to the “cable stop ball.” Mine do not walk at all, even when I move the pulley up or down. Hope that helps.
@@AviatorsGarage thanks for the reply! Appreciate the reviews. I was tempted by some other functional trainers by ForceUSA, but height is a premium in my garage. I think the inspire wins.
So bottom of garage track is 90in. Top of SF3 (pull up bars) is 84in and bottom of my safe racks are 96 inches. To do effective pull ups (assisted or not) I have to close garage. Hope that helps. Thank you for the comment.
Great review, thank you. Are you able to tell me the height of the main side frame? (Not including the height of the pullup bar frame - just the main side with the Inspire logo on). I'd like to know if it will fit in my in my log cabin.
You could do a video where you clean all the crap out of your garage and use the space to expand your gym or even have space to use what you've already got
Actually, I have plenty of space not a big deal but that’s a great idea and you’re more than welcome to come over and help me! Thanks for watching and a sweet smart ass comment!
6:38 You'd expect a pilot to be good a mental calculations be it fuel or weight and balance... when I was young we scratched on paper on a kneepad and the most we used was a jeppesen mechanical flight computer or a MacCready Ring in gliders. Perhaps all the electronics these days since the glass cockpit has made people soft.
That’s a great question. Unfortunately the Smith bar only provides resistance when you’re pushing up on it like as if you were doing squats, I’m coming up with a game plan or an idea to use the easy curl bar to do a form of a lat pull down I just gotta figure it out using some ingenuity on my part.
What is the distance from the back of the machine to the furthest point in the front? I cannot seem to find the measurements that do not include the bench. Trying to figure out if I can fit it into my garage where space is also at a premium. Thanks!
So the back to front of machine measurement is about 49 inches. The length of the bench (base) is about 50 inches. I would plan on 60 inches from back to front of machine while using the bench for work outs. Hope that helps.
If you are talking about doing them with the intention of using the bench, I would say yes there is plenty of room for sure to do hip thrusters. Thanks for the comment!
I personally have never used the REP FT 3000. It looks like a solid quality build and a USA company that will have great customer service. The one thing I see it’s lagging for the price is No smith bar. I’m sure you can link up a straight bar to the pull system but the SF3 has one built in. That allows me to transition between work outs very quickly. Great when I feel I need to do quick changing super sets. Great question. Let us know which one you choose! Thank you for the comment.
One question - can you demonstrate how you would do squats, bench and deadlifts with it in a separate video? I think the bar and those movements are the biggest selling point for the unit vs. a normal functional trainer - especially the squats. I know you have to start from the bottom of the movement so I wonder how awkward that is and if you get used to it. Thanks!
Sorry man, still confused on that one. Every smith machine I’ve used or functional trainer for that matter you have to set it up and to use it that way. Any funny enough (for me) the SF3 has a way better way of using the smith machine than those high dollar commercial gym ones. To me it’s way safer and better for those who have injuries. Thanks for the comment.
The FT2 is twice the price at $5000 vs $2500 (Costco exclusive). FT2 is a little bit bigger. They both have a smith machine. The FT2 has a little more advanced pulleys and adjustable mechanisms. The FT2 has an overhead pulley station and a center station, and the FT2 has an upgradable weight stack system ( you can 50lbs a side later for a cost). The SF3 as of now is only 160lbs a side. Hope that helps.
I have a really really old True PS500, which has definitely stood the test of time (almost 19 years old and about 15-16 moves across the country) however I would love to upgrade it to a free form that has a 30 degree or greater incline. Unless true makes one that has a greater incline. Think I should make a vid about it? Thank you for the comment.
It took me by myself about 6 hrs. If I had help maybe 4. Once it’s put together it is in place where it is. I think it weighs about 6 to 700 pounds. But I didn’t think it was that difficult. It just takes time. In my opinion for the price it is a very good quality machine and I use it every day I can.
Ok I buy this machine & I loveeeee it I use 3 days a week my 🦵 & 🍑 day workout but just I would like to learn how can I do workout the squats all down 🏋️♀️ line the same other regular machine this doesn’t hold it when u are done I don’t understand just that all the rest I love it
It’s how it was designed, I’ve gotten use to starting my squat rep at the bottom of my work out and resting it there. If you think about it, every other exercise I can think of has the same start concept. But I know a lot of people have commented that they do not like it. It hasn’t been a big issue for me. Plus the SF3 is wayyyyy more cost effective than other options on the market.
You are right, I kneel on the floor to do the lat pull downs, use padding for those knees! I am 6'2". I will try to do them seated and sit out in front of the machine on a 45* incline bench. I have the SF2
I took me about 6 hrs to assemble, they have a great video that explains it well, they recommend two people to put it together. I did it alone… but it would help to have 2.
I have it and it took me 6 hours as well. My son helped hold things in a few spots. Biggest issue I had was getting it in my house. Costco left it in the driveway without even notifying us it was delivered. I looked in the comments of a few other videos and it seems to be a what they do for all deliveries. The ground floor delivery thing is a lie. That aside, it is a fantastic machine. It’s nice to be able to do real bench presses without a spotter.
@@stuartbagley2586 it is a great machine… they left it on my driveway. It beats lugging it from the store to your house though! It would be tough if I lived in an apartment. Especially on an upper floor.
Took me about 6 hrs yesterday by myself. They dropped it in the driveway, not a problem except the $100 delivery charge is to “specified room” so they set an expectation that makes me want my $100 back.
You can but you have to be creative. You can also do assisted pull ups using the strap that comes with the accessories, which I find are way better for me. Thank you for the comment.
Thank you so much, I am inclined towards this machine but is not having center top and bottom pulley, a deal breaker? I will mostly be using the top/bottom pulley for back exercises. I wonder if those two can be done using the side pulleys.
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great explanation of the use of the red bar
Thank you for watching!
I’m 6’4” so I definitely have to take into consideration the exercises that can be done on this. But so far the ones you showed that might be challenging for a tall person can be done sitting on a bench. I would just move the pulley all the way down and do tricep extensions behind my head. Or I could lay on the bench and do them horizontally. You learn how to modify, so for me I don’t think that would be a deal-breaker.
Cool piece! Keep in mind you can belt squat with the smith machine if you get 2 heavy duty boxes
Great point!
I just purchased one today. Thanks for the review
Awesome! I love mine. Takes about 5 hrs to put together. I did mine alone- wish I had help. Have had some great gym quality workouts at home. Thank you for watching.
I've been watching for another sale on this at Costco. Your video was more helpful than the manufacturer's video when it comes to understanding how the machine works. Thanks!
I’m glad it was helpful. Just to update. That I believe it is now the center brand. But it’s to my understanding the quality hasn’t changed. It’s the same machine just different colors. I hope you found out a good deal. Thanks again for watching just help people make them decision, especially when you cannot see the product at a Costco.
Nice review! It's on sale right now and im debating about getting it.
I haven’t regretted it once. Best functional trainer for the price. Thank you for watching!
Good review brother, entertaining too. We just got one of these, looking forward to using it
Thank you for watching. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do or more! Have some great work outs!
I bought this functional trainer a month ago. It has its corks but all in all I really like it.
I agree really good deal for the money. Has a Smith machine! I got it for 1999$ on sale
Great review. I've been kicking around the idea of scrapping the gym membership and buying a quality functional trainer. You make this one look like the one I want.
I hope you put some routines together and show the SF3 in action.
Thank you for the feed back! I can definitely put some routines together of what I do to maintain what I got lol. But you made a good point- I have more time at home now because I don’t have to drive to the gym. I love it! I’ll put some videos together of my work outs
@@AviatorsGarage Dude, I just bought the FTX model from Costco... $1199. Arrives end of week.
@@RV-ri8jk you’ll love it! Great machine. I almost bought that one as well just couldn’t pass up the smith machine. Have some awesome work outs!
Great video, looking around for a home gym. Between SF3 and FTX is the smith bar the only difference? Can all the exercises that's being done with the smith bar also be done with the cables in FTX ?
@@vdlabs I think you could make it work by using a straight bar attachment. Yes the main difference is the SF3 comes with the smith machine. Thank you for the comment!
Thanks for the review! Appreciate it.
Glad I could help. Let me know if you buy it. I love mine. 2 years strong!
Great review! Been looks for a cable system in my home gym. This looks like an awesome option, especially for the cost!
It was definitely worth it for me. Thank you for the feedback.
great review! The SF3 looks like a pretty sweet piece of equipment :)
Thank you! It works perfectly for my situation! Thank you for watching
Thanks for the knowledge brotha..its appreciated
Anytime! Thank you for the comment
Pretty sure I'll be picking this up the next time it goes on sale. It sounds like people might just be confused on the smith. I've read a few comments in reviews that say the smith is basically useless unless you only do super low weight or only do deadlifts, but maybe they just don't know how to use it properly? Because it looks like you could load it up and still be able to adjust the starting position pretty easily the same way you did it here?
Yeah, a lot of people misunderstand the Smith machine and how it works totally. People get very confused because you have to start at the bottom of the motion versus the top. I haven’t had any issues whatsoever. And you can load it up to 300+ pounds of weight. For me, that’s more than enough I’m not a power lifter anymore. I recommend waiting for it to go on sale. It’s usually goes down to $1999.99 because of a $500 off. And I believe that includes free shipping. Thank you for your comment. And thank you for watching. Let me know if you have any more questions.
thank you!!@@AviatorsGarage
Nice review!
Nice review bro, I might get it these weekend
Awesome man! The SF3 goes on sale every so often $500 off! Keep a look out!
It looks great! I have a similar situation where space is a premium - I also like that you change the weights so quick and easy with the weight stacks. Unfortunately it doesn't have the lat pulldown and row stations like the FT2 but this one is much cheaper (and comes with a bench) so it is a much better value.
Yes I agree, it definitely is a con, I’ll try to do another video about some questions I’ve been getting. I have had to become creative with some work outs. I’ll show you what I’ve come up with.
For squats. Would you have the bar with no weight on it at the top, squat down, then engage the weight, then do your set, disengage the weight, stand back up and walk out? Looked like the weight can only be hooked up at the bottom of your squat at the start.
That’s a great question, yes you can do it that way, which is great in the beginning. I’ve gotten use to starting my lift at the bottom by having the heigh preset. It’s not to big of a deal for me but I can see who some people would consider that as a negative. But yes you are correct. The movement starts at the bottom of rep with weight.
Great review, thank you! Do you have a video on putting this machine together?
Thank you for watching. Here’s Inspire’s video th-cam.com/video/aY9rHbb_70g/w-d-xo.htmlsi=bVHx3d5XYhi7mnHP
Yooo lemme use your Costco account to order one, haha. Really liking what I see with that SF3. Just need to build a storage shed to make some more space in my garage before ordering.
Lol! I’d have to clear that with the wife 🤣 but it truly is a really good piece of equipment for the price. I’m very impressed by it.
thanks for the review.
Any time! Thank you watching!
Great review! I was considering either this one or the REP Arcadia functional trainer. My basement is only 83 inches tall though so this wouldnt fit
Thank you for watching! I’m glad it could help you find the one that works for you.
I’ve had the SF3 for over a year and love it. I did get the straight bar because the ez curl isn’t my favorite. Also the way the weight doubler works is like this: the cable pull is 2:1 so normally 60 on each side is really only 60 because the ratio divides the 120 by 2. The top of the weight stack is 15 so 60 + 15, but the doubler makes it actually 75x2 so 150 plus the weight of the bar (which is 15 I thinks).
Thanks for the comment and sharing your opinion! What straight bar did you buy?
I got the straight bar from Inspire Fitness. I tried making my own using iron pipe but it sucked 😂
@@iamlyam79 that’s awesome! I am the same way. I try to do my own way until I get beat into submission!
This was an awesome review thank you
Thank you for your feedback and thank you for watching! Let me know if you have a questions.
Good video! Stay motivated👍
Thank you! More to come
I think I am.going to get. Thanks for great video. I see you have powerblocks. Howndo you like them. I ordered quick change ones from china. Waiting on
I have mine for almost 20 years. They’ve worked great for me. Go up to 90lbs per block. Thank you for the comments!
@@AviatorsGarage I see you have a lot of videos on it. Did you get compensated to make the video I commented on? Just curious
@@ijeffsilberman2179 No not at all. Thank you for asking. I just saw there were zero videos on it and I took a “risk” buying it sight unseen. So the SF3 has been amazing for me. Just wanted to share my experiences and what I do with it. I only get a small commission for any Amazon purchases that are made in the links I put in The description.
Hi John the Pilot- thanks for your videos. Are there exercises for the back? IE lat pull down or cable row or ???
No Problem! Thank you for the comment. Here is a Back exercise video I made using the SF3: th-cam.com/video/29AgRiiOYqg/w-d-xo.html. Let me know what you think. More videos to come!
Great review!
Thank you! More to come!
Did you level it out at all in your garage? I'm assuming it has a slight pitch. If you didn't, have you noticed one side having slightly more weight?
I didn’t, it has about 1/8 bubble pitch. I may go back and shim it but it really hasn’t been an issue. I haven’t noticed any difference on weight at all. Great question and thanks for the comment!
@John The Pilot thanks for the quick reply. I am about to install one and was debating which way to put it. I think I'd rather have it like yours, but I wasn't sure about that part.
@@erikshaw9136 no worries at all. Glad I could help.
Thank you for making this video. picked it up when it was on sale. Do the small rubber washers between the black plastic cable stop balls and the pulley keep walking up the cable behind the pulley - particularly when you lower the pulleys? Been wondering if those washers need to be moved to between the handle and the plastic ball stop… What do you think? Thanks!!!
I’ll take a look.
Just checked, and the rubber washer stays in place next to the “cable stop ball.” Mine do not walk at all, even when I move the pulley up or down. Hope that helps.
Thank you!!!! I’ll contact Inspire CS.
You can always get some 2 x 8's and screw them together and put them under each side to raise the gym by 6 to 12 inches.
What a great idea!!!
Thanks for the review! Work on those pull down forms! ;)
Will do! Lol! thank you for the comment!
Nice review! Is yours anchored to your garage gym floor in any way?
No not at all. It weighs like 680lbs. Thank you for the question and the comment!
@@AviatorsGarage thanks for the reply! Appreciate the reviews. I was tempted by some other functional trainers by ForceUSA, but height is a premium in my garage. I think the inspire wins.
@@jacktyler5241 I k ow the feeling! Space and height is mine as well. The inspire SF3 fits perfectly for me. Thanks again for the comment!
Good Job. Nice Video!
Thank you! I’m shooting a follow up video to help answer some questions I’ve been getting.
I need to see if this will fit in my place!!
I have some footage of the measurements in part two: th-cam.com/video/4x4yNC0FlTE/w-d-xo.html
quick question, I see you set up the inspire under your garage door. How high is your garage door guide track? thanks
So bottom of garage track is 90in. Top of SF3 (pull up bars) is 84in and bottom of my safe racks are 96 inches. To do effective pull ups (assisted or not) I have to close garage. Hope that helps. Thank you for the comment.
Great review, thank you. Are you able to tell me the height of the main side frame? (Not including the height of the pullup bar frame - just the main side with the Inspire logo on). I'd like to know if it will fit in my in my log cabin.
Just about 81 1/4 inches. Thank you for the comment!
It looks great, I had order one
Enjoy! Hope you could get with with a deal!
Can you help out with some actual dimensions? Description says 84” height. Is 84” to very top of the pull up handles. Highest Point?
Yes that’s correct. My garage door is at 94 inches above it,
You could do a video where you clean all the crap out of your garage and use the space to expand your gym or even have space to use what you've already got
Actually, I have plenty of space not a big deal but that’s a great idea and you’re more than welcome to come over and help me! Thanks for watching and a sweet smart ass comment!
@@AviatorsGarage I would love to come and help you if you could pay for my flight across the Atlantic ✈️.
@@bernardlane4517 where you coming from? I suffer from the American addiction of to much crap!
I need help with the dimensions. Is 59 in. and 48 in. the dimensions of the bottom? Would it fit on a 4ft x 5ft mat?
I believe that is correct. Just make sure the mat is pretty strong and industrial. It’s a legit and heavy piece of equipment. Thanks for the comment!
okkkk family man ill buy it tomorrow
Awesome! I don’t get anything for purchases. Just wanted to give people an honest opinion because you can’t see it in stores.
Can you stop the smith machine bar at any time in the rep or do you have to go all the way down
Unfortunately you have to go all the way down. It’s not perfect by any means but I’ve gotten use to it. Thanks for the question / comment!
6:38 You'd expect a pilot to be good a mental calculations be it fuel or weight and balance... when I was young we scratched on paper on a kneepad and the most we used was a jeppesen mechanical flight computer or a MacCready Ring in gliders. Perhaps all the electronics these days since the glass cockpit has made people soft.
Everyone’s a critic, try to put some light humor in it and this is what it gets ya! Thanks for the comment anyway.
So can you do pulling motions with the smith bar like lat pull downs or does it come with a different attachment for the pullies to do LPD?
That’s a great question. Unfortunately the Smith bar only provides resistance when you’re pushing up on it like as if you were doing squats, I’m coming up with a game plan or an idea to use the easy curl bar to do a form of a lat pull down I just gotta figure it out using some ingenuity on my part.
I did want to add that you can do a bent over row using the Smith bar, which helps your back muscles get a work out as well
thank you so much for the reply! currently selling some other workout stuff to fund the upgrade to the sf3
@@AyoSoma if you have dumbbells I’d keep them. There are a ton of workouts you can do with those and the SF3!
Is there a way to do a lat pulldown on this machine?
There is with the curl bar. You have to be creative on bracing your legs though.
Thanks. It's my favourite exercise.😊
I got my inspire fitness from Costco and it was the last one in the box for $500
FTX or SF3? Outstanding deal!!!!!
What is the distance from the back of the machine to the furthest point in the front? I cannot seem to find the measurements that do not include the bench. Trying to figure out if I can fit it into my garage where space is also at a premium. Thanks!
I’ll take a look for you when I get home
So the back to front of machine measurement is about 49 inches. The length of the bench (base) is about 50 inches. I would plan on 60 inches from back to front of machine while using the bench for work outs. Hope that helps.
@@AviatorsGarage that’s awesome it will just barely fit. I really appreciate you taking the time.
Thank you for watching the video
Nice review.
Thank you! I appreciate the feed back.
Is the enough space that you could do hip thrusts with the smith machine?
If you are talking about doing them with the intention of using the bench, I would say yes there is plenty of room for sure to do hip thrusters. Thanks for the comment!
@@AviatorsGarage thanks for the quick response!
@@beachgirl8309 no worries, I like helping people out!
How do you compare the SF3 with the REP FT3000?
I personally have never used the REP FT
3000. It looks like a solid quality build and a USA company that will have great customer service. The one thing I see it’s lagging for the price is No smith bar. I’m sure you can link up a straight bar to the pull system but the SF3 has one built in. That allows me to transition between work outs very quickly. Great when I feel I need to do quick changing super sets. Great question. Let us know which one you choose! Thank you for the comment.
One question - can you demonstrate how you would do squats, bench and deadlifts with it in a separate video? I think the bar and those movements are the biggest selling point for the unit vs. a normal functional trainer - especially the squats. I know you have to start from the bottom of the movement so I wonder how awkward that is and if you get used to it. Thanks!
For sure! Thanks for the idea
Starting from the bottom is a deal breaker. It's not really a smith.
@@TheMattfranz please explain - it’s a fully functional smith machine.
@@AviatorsGarage Everything i’ve read on it says you have to start all movements from the bottom.
Sorry man, still confused on that one. Every smith machine I’ve used or functional trainer for that matter you have to set it up and to use it that way. Any funny enough (for me) the SF3 has a way better way of using the smith machine than those high dollar commercial gym ones. To me it’s way safer and better for those who have injuries. Thanks for the comment.
What's the difference between this and Ft2?
The FT2 is twice the price at $5000 vs $2500 (Costco exclusive). FT2 is a little bit bigger. They both have a smith machine. The FT2 has a little more advanced pulleys and adjustable mechanisms. The FT2 has an overhead pulley station and a center station, and the FT2 has an upgradable weight stack system ( you can 50lbs a side later for a cost). The SF3 as of now is only 160lbs a side. Hope that helps.
What kind of treadmill you use?
I have a really really old True PS500, which has definitely stood the test of time (almost 19 years old and about 15-16 moves across the country) however I would love to upgrade it to a free form that has a 30 degree or greater incline. Unless true makes one that has a greater incline. Think I should make a vid about it? Thank you for the comment.
How hard was it to put together ?
It took me by myself about 6 hrs. If I had help maybe 4. Once it’s put together it is in place where it is. I think it weighs about 6 to 700 pounds. But I didn’t think it was that difficult. It just takes time. In my opinion for the price it is a very good quality machine and I use it every day I can.
Ok I buy this machine & I loveeeee it I use 3 days a week my 🦵 & 🍑 day workout but just I would like to learn how can I do workout the squats all down 🏋️♀️ line the same other regular machine this doesn’t hold it when u are done I don’t understand just that all the rest I love it
It’s how it was designed, I’ve gotten use to starting my squat rep at the bottom of my work out and resting it there. If you think about it, every other exercise I can think of has the same start concept. But I know a lot of people have commented that they do not like it. It hasn’t been a big issue for me. Plus the SF3 is wayyyyy more cost effective than other options on the market.
Sucks for anyone over 5’10…. Would have to sit the floor for lat pull down, anything requiring overhead movement just won’t do well.
Very true, all depends on everyone’s circumstances
You are right, I kneel on the floor to do the lat pull downs, use padding for those knees! I am 6'2". I will try to do them seated and sit out in front of the machine on a 45* incline bench. I have the SF2
Great review! How long did it take you to assemble?
I took me about 6 hrs to assemble, they have a great video that explains it well, they recommend two people to put it together. I did it alone… but it would help to have 2.
I have it and it took me 6 hours as well. My son helped hold things in a few spots. Biggest issue I had was getting it in my house. Costco left it in the driveway without even notifying us it was delivered. I looked in the comments of a few other videos and it seems to be a what they do for all deliveries. The ground floor delivery thing is a lie. That aside, it is a fantastic machine. It’s nice to be able to do real bench presses without a spotter.
@@stuartbagley2586 it is a great machine… they left it on my driveway. It beats lugging it from the store to your house though! It would be tough if I lived in an apartment. Especially on an upper floor.
Took me about 6 hrs yesterday by myself. They dropped it in the driveway, not a problem except the $100 delivery charge is to “specified room” so they set an expectation that makes me want my $100 back.
@@bigl6322 I never got an option for a specified room. I would get my money back. That’s not cool.
Can you do lat pull downs on this
You can but you have to be creative. You can also do assisted pull ups using the strap that comes with the accessories, which I find are way better for me. Thank you for the comment.
@@AviatorsGarage thank you
@@zekesantiago8935 absolutely!
Does anyone know if this is built cheap compared to FT2?
Not at all, it’s built to last. Same quality as FT2. FTX has the same build quality as well. It’s a commercial grade piece of equipment.
Thank you so much, I am inclined towards this machine but is not having center top and bottom pulley, a deal breaker? I will mostly be using the top/bottom pulley for back exercises. I wonder if those two can be done using the side pulleys.
@@kuldip2604 if you have imagination you can make it work with this machine and save $2,000 over buying the FT2.
My wife loves to jank and yank it as well.
Signs of a happy marriage for sure. Thank you for watching.