I Put A Smith Machine On A Rogue (and Rep) Rack

[@arthurguillaume5977]

Let me help you to understand a hidden value of a smith machine. I am 75 years old and have been working out for 60 years (started at age 15) . When I was 3 weeks away from my 72nd birthday, I suffered a moderate stroke. It's been a long road to recovery, but I've recovered as much as I ever will. The stroke left me very unsteady on my feet. Although I can walk, I literally need to "think" about every step I take or I can look like a drunkard. I went back to the gym 3 weeks after my stroke and was shocked at the damage and toll it took on my body. I was so weak, but determined to make a comeback. I use a smith machine now (age 75 1/2 ) for dead lift, a modified squat, bent over rows, front waist to chin lifts and hanging pull ups. I need the stability of the smith machine to do these critical lifts without falling over from losing my balance. Smith machine is my go to machine.

[@randerodr7389]

You're a badass to keep working out. Or like me addicted and couldn't stop if i tried. Either way congrats. I'm 67 and been working out for 50 years. Take care.

[@robertdowling4123]

Love your determination. Was going to skip my afternoon garage workout however after reading your comment I figured you had a stroke and kept at it. I had no excuse

[@randmcnally5489]

I’m 65 and started at 15 also. With 50 years experience I love using a Smith Machine. I found a cheap Smith Machine about 30 years ago on Craig’s list. I drove to a really rich neighborhood where a family was moving across country I got the machine for $250 and the guy actually offered to knock off $$ because I travelled so far (about an hour) to get there. Instead he gave me 300 lbs of Olympic weights! I was lucky to have my beloved Chevy truck and hauled the whole thing home. It took no time to set it up in my basement and I’ve been using it ever since. If you saw how cheap this thing looks you would laugh but during Covid lock down I, along with several friends, used this every day. Years later I have a pretty good home gym with my Smith Machine right there with me.

[@11_of_Spades]

It's also awesome for people with injuries. A smith machine has many advantages: it's easier AND faster to set up, while being safer. It's basically ''plug and play''. It's the equivalent of a set of dumbbells versus a weight stack functional trainer. You don't need it, but it's very fun to use.

[@randerodr7389]

@@randmcnally5489 Very cool. I like smith machines too. Squats and incline presses mostly but rows and overhead presses too.

[@BELLSOFSTEEL]

Thank you for the thorough review and for pushing me and my colleagues to design better and smarter equipment - Kaevon

[@Whitechocolate1872]

I wonder if this is really the owner or a fake account like the emails they send out. Either way your Companies customer service is absolutely terrible. Why have a phone line if nobody answers or calls the customer back?

[@BELLSOFSTEEL]

@@Whitechocolate1872 yes its me, let me know your order number and I'll get it escalated. Black Friday there's always a very high volume of tickets/calls

[@v5red]

@@Whitechocolate1872I always get a reply within a day or two when I email Bells and their customer service has always been excellent. I am probably a bit of an annoying customer given the order modifications, one cancellation, and missing parts emails, but they have always been fantastic toward me. Any issues are resolved very quickly and all of my Bells of Steel equipment is fantastic. I highly recommend them and their excellent customer service is part of why I do.

[@ryan3.082]

@@Whitechocolate1872I actually had great response from their customer support but I emailed them instead of calling

[@BELLSOFSTEEL]

@@Whitechocolate1872 Yes its me, please let me know your order number and I'll get it escalated. Post black Friday we often get backed up but the team is hard at work.

[@fwiffo42]

Do I want a rack attached smith machine? No. Did I still watch this video and plan to watch all the other similar reviews y’all do? Yes.

[@GlucksGym]

I appreciate it!

[@KevinKaneCanada]

Ha, so true! I like to always have a bar loaded for squats, lunges or good mornings on the inside of my rack, and a bar loaded for presses on the outside of my rack. A lot of rack attachments -- like a smith machine -- would get in the way of my convenient set up. But like you, I'm always curious to watch the reviews and see how others enjoy their training.

[@big4him]

Can we talk about how no one else is out there answering these questions? Everyone needs to smash the subscribe button and tell your friends to stop watching some of the other crap and support this man. There is no reason for Gluck not to be a multi million subscriber channel.

[@krzysztofkolodziejczyk4335]

it's best home gym channel on yt, and yet it gets no views. i don't get it.

[@jasonmckinney3876]

Sir, I just want to say that I really appreciate how thorough your reviews have become.

[@briansf24]

Gluck really is the GOAT. Nails the exact questions I have every time - for this one, comparing against the VTS and gauging rep rack compatibility.

[@GlucksGym]

Thank you!!!

[@imadork123]

Only 600 pound weight capacity? Damn, guess I can't use it for my overhead press.

[@Mrwatson185]

Exactly what I was thinking! At best good for should shrugs on an off day 😜

[@Frennemydistinction]

Seated only anyway.

[@GlucksGym]

Who cares about overhead press. We're talking about curls here!

[@speedbumpmedia9584]

I think this is BOS most legit developed piece of kit yet. Great option!

[@jared.freedom.gym2021]

Solid review! Well done team Gluck and well done team BOS! This looks like a very solid option to me.

[@GlucksGym]

Thank you!

[@TheCarterHomeGym]

Great review on something I've been waiting to see for a while now. I already have the VTS, but this looks like another great space-saving option

[@scooobyj8714]

Great job BOS. Smith machine rack attachment 🤯🤯🤯 Great innovation. Look forward to the continued creativeness.

[@ak-zw8jv]

Thank you for this review!!! Love that you are reviewing relevant things vs those other channels. Doesnt ship until April anyway so I'm holding out for my company's fitness reimbursement to roll next year

[@blamshark]

Excellent review and you answered my questions about Bells vs Bulletproof. Two concerns I have: First, the price of this smith machine feels too high. Compared to the Bells' Cable Tower with back upright, you're basically getting the same amount of materials (two square posts, two chrome tubes) and yet the Tower costs *half* as much. The other flaw is why didn't they include any locking washers? That sounds nit-picky but if we're talking about safety, it's such a cheap item to make sure all those parts stay together. FWIW, I did preorder and these are genuine concerns as a customer.

[@yeayea2499]

They jusy released this! Thanks Gluck!

[@DavidSandersT]

This is epic. Was curious if this setup could work. Also, Gluck with a stump was chef's kiss. 👌

[@GlucksGym]

The stumo was waterlogged and incredibly heavy but the bugs living inside of it were the real issue 😂

[@11_of_Spades]

Awesome review, as usual. I have a dual VTS lite with a stump bar (Rogue). Tightening the ''rollers'' properly, as well as your powerbar, is a game changer. The tighter your bar is, the less it will be able to move unevenly on both sides (you just have to make it tight enough so you are able to rotate the latch hooks). If not installed tight enough, you WILL move the bar unevenly. It happened to me MANY times, and I even racked it ''diagonally'' into different holes a few times. It can be remedied by making the proper adjustments, making it harder to move diagonally. My VTS Lite smith is used as a permanent smith machine, and I always have at least 130lbs (including my 30lbs bar and both 15lbs VTS lite) hanging with the latch hooks. I use REP band begs as security. The VTS lite is a hassle to install: it cannot be secured to a hole (like the Bully Glyder can) while being installed, and adjusting the bar can be tricky. The useless attachment holes (they truly are useless on the VTS lite) take too much footprint inside of your rack (they can't be rotated to have them on the outside). Yesterday I bumped my arm against them while doing exercises inside of my rack. In short, the Bully Glyder feels superior to the way the VTS/VTS lite are designed, and Bells of Steel is superior to the VTS/VTS Lite in terms of smith. If you have the choice, go with BOS. The VTS was released 1st, which is why I got it. There are zero reason to go with Bulletproof now that BOS has a smith attachment. Also understand the starting weight limitation (VTS Lite starts at 30lbs + the bar, and the VTS is close to 45lbs + the bar). I like my VTS lite, but it's not awesome.

[@zacherymassey6352]

Good. I'm looking forward to the VTS review as I am heavily leaning towards buying soon.

[@MrCannonls]

I love Smith machines. Can’t wait for rep to release theirs.

[@11_of_Spades]

They have been asleep at the wheel (well, not really considering all the cool products they have been releasing for the past 3 years). But they have overlooked the smith for sure.

[@Jmscavaleiro]

Also waiting to see what they will release. I hope they release something compatible with 4post 16" crossmembers with a Ares 2.0 installed on it!

[@sdelcegno]

​@@JmscavaleiroThis one seems to work with that. Is it even worth waiting for rep

[@Jmscavaleiro]

Don't see how it could work. Can you explain how?​@@sdelcegno

[@bigbobby401]

Awesome review! I just ordered the functional trainer upgrade for my Rogue rack, so seeing this work with your setup just put it on the list for a purchase in the future lol. Appreciate the attention to detail!

[@killerkhatiby009]

Fantastic review as always Gluck! Would be really curious to see how this compares to the Bolt Fitness Storm Series Stinger Smith Attachment and/or SMAI Universal Smith Insert. BoS seems a bit more customizable with the adjustable angle, BYOB option, and compatibility with lots of equipment. But I do think the Bolt Fitness one seems like it'd allow a lower end ROM for deadlifts, rows, and hip thrusts without needing to stand on a platform, especially on a flat foot rack! Plus, the saw-tooth style hook design means it encroaches less on your interior rack/elbow space compared to the BoS hook pegs which can be a concern when pressing if you've got longer arms. I know I have this problem with my smith rack sometimes and have to change the direction I face to avoid this depending on the exercise. Still really glad to see stuff like this becoming more popular! While I wouldn't base an entire home gym around ONLY a smith machine, it's definitely a really nice option to have, especially for hypertrophy training. A smith machine opens up possibilities like smith hack squats, vertical leg press, bilateral calf raises with heels off a platform for max stretch, and stabilized unilateral leg work. Also just helps mimic the stabilized and fixed path you'd get with many machines for back, chest, shoulders, triceps, etc... at a typical commercial gym without requiring all that space at home. I think an all-in-one rack + smith + functional trainer like the MAXUM Fitness SX2 is definitely the way to go if you're trying to maximize the versatility of a somewhat limited space home gym!

[@randerodr7389]

I agree. I was looking to buy the MAXIM but have settled on the getRXd all in one. Less expensive and seem as good.

[@killerkhatiby009]

​@@randerodr7389 Yea GetRx'd RX3 Tornado seems pretty great too! I'd probably still go for the MAXUM over the GetRx'd if I were on the market but it's very close and they do each have some pros and cons over the other! I really like that the MAXUM comes with basically everything you'd need and has some unique aspects you can't easily replicate like having more ROM on the smith machine, built-in plate horns for the cable system to load heavier if needed, the vertical leg press plate, and center + side-mount pulldown & row attachments. GetRx'd has the better pivoting arms that can articulate vertically too, continuous pull-up bar for more grip adjustment (though it's only straight), and uses 1" holes. Definitely tough choices!

[@SniperPFL]

I listen to IFBB Pro bodybuilders every now and again and recently I asked why one was incline benching in a smith machine, and his response mentioned targeted pump. At a low incline I am now LOVING the pump I get from doing my incline in a smith machine. Also makes 3 plate benching easier and now I can do it on a flat bench without a smith.

[@hulkhamhpd]

Great review. Been considering add a smith machine to my setup and this looks to be just what I need.

[@Carlitos-on2]

I went with the VTS due to the versatility of the attachments and it doesn’t take the extra space as the BOS. Great review!

[@benmooreman]

Lite?

[@Somtric]

Smith machines are great for a multitude of exercises and personally I 100% prefer a smith machine for things like a standard barbell bench press and barbell back-squats. As always, a great review Gluck.

[@homegymzack]

Looks like a solid choice and will definitely give you that commercial gym feel. But I still think I have to give it to the VTS on this one. I like the ability to drop the VTS completely to the floor and raise it all the way to the top of the upright and have it basically out of the way. With the new latch system Bulletproof came out with, changing the bars will be even quicker, which seems to be much more convenient than the BOS version. Bulletproof also has adjustable handles in the works for the ISO movements on the VTS which will increase the versatility. The feather weight bar and short weight horns will be very nice upgrades as well. If you added a pulley system, there are attachment points on the VTS that can be utilized for functional trainer movements too. The VTS just checks all the boxes for a home gym owner, where versatility and minimal space is king. Always love these reviews Gluck. You've definitely found your groove and made your presentation very smooth. Now make a black GG flag so I can rep it lol.

[@paul19519]

Another incredible review!

[@GlucksGym]

Thank you!

[@MrDeano8888]

I've been lifting for over 30yrs, smith machines are the only tool I will use for incline benching. I have had great results from it.

[@hyg71886]

I was waiting for a review!!!

[@Sir_Ock]

Home gym companies are on the verge of greatness. Once someone comes out with a functional trainer (half) rack that also has a built in smith machine that's out of the way of the bench press position, you would have 99% of commercial gym functionality.

[@blakemartin6219]

Vesta fitness and harbor heavyweight have that with their 3 in 1 racks. My vesta rack comes next week super pumped to have everything integrated.

[@Railios103]

SMAI also

[@mikelian6213]

Get RXd RX3 Tornado Smith Machine Rack does this best!

[@Sir_Ock]

​@@mikelian6213 it's almost ideal. That but still have a center lat pull down/low row with just one attachment point and that would be money.

[@GetRxd]

@@Sir_Ockthose attachments are coming soon 👀👀👀

[@timfritton469]

No near-term interest in a Smith, but I love the innovation coming out of these companies!

[@kaliforniakid5245]

Does it interfere with the Lat pull down of the Rogue Monster when mounted to the uprights on the inside?

[@seanclarkson22]

I have the same question. Looks like it might impact the angle, but not unworkable.

[@StillLifting]

Thanks for the review. I already bought BYOB, with the Manticore 4 post 80x30 rack, (using ur link as ur review helped me decide) and BoS shorty rackable bar for space savings in my basement gym... The center knurling is key. Hope its as smooth and stable as u indicated. I'm excited for lean back squat, single leg RDL and other iso/ hypertrophy work. Those that dont know about smith machines, just dont know. 😂 Of course, i'll still lift tree stumps and swing laundary detergent buckets for true gainz.

[@TanLe-dx6uw]

Thank You for the review, hope you review more smith attacment options from ohter companies

[@Davidtresmoore]

Just went to take off my VTS Lite to install rep ares 2.0 and that’s when I decided I hate the VTS - I always wreck my hands locking in the bar, and it was brutal to take off

[@Jingyih]

Thank you for making this video! Very helpful!

[@AturiaTV]

Great video. Need the VTS Video Please!!!

[@EJH-jn6mo]

Thanks for the review. I’m waiting to see what the market competition comes out with in 2025 as smith machine rack options are said to be coming this coming year.

[@bowtieboy805]

This is awesome. Great review

[@GoreckiFit]

Great review and nice comparison with the VTS and VTS Lite.

[@Whitechocolate1872]

Gluck my mom had a stroke a couple of months ago. Her Doctor has her doing light physical therapy. I decided to build her a home gym. I liked the fact that the smith machine with the bar that BOS provides was like 14 pounds. That’s why I asked you the yes or no question because I want my mom to be safe at 71 years old. No hard feelings and whether you understand it or not but you saying you would spend your own hard money or not really matters

[@GlucksGym]

I would gladly buy this if it could help my mother's health. Just keep in mind the Bar Included version weighs about 38 lb (trolleys + bar). I weighed it myself.

[@Whitechocolate1872]

@ oh I thought it was 14 pounds. I have been so stressed lately though so I might have thought it. I am sorry if I came off as an asshole. Life has been kicking me in the ass lately

[@GlucksGym]

@Whitechocolate1872 completely understand. I've been there too. It's not counter balanced so it's lighter but not that lighter.

[@raps7027]

Nice review Gluck, however I wanted a counter balance on my smith machine, so after much research and thank you for introducing me to a company I had not heard of until you did a review on some of their other products from Home Gym Con, I went with Gymleco 281 Smith Machine. Unfortunately I have to wait 3-4 more months for delivery (6 months total) and it was quite expensive/not including shipping. At least I won't have to clutter my Power Rack anymore with all my other attachments. LOL

[@johnmorrison7205]

Super cool would love to see something that could fit on a my cheap 2x2 rack as 3x3 is usually overkill for most people.

[@CPowell133]

I am actually using the VTS lite currently and have really enjoyed it. Though, to be honest, I was limited on my options since I currently have a 2x2 Rep PR-1000 setup. The irony of a rack attachment being 2-3x the cost what I paid for the entire rack is not lost on me though.

[@OfficialLeverKing]

Listen man, I can’t buy this stuff as fast as you. It took me an extra month to get the FM6, and the smith was on my list 😂

[@David.Eng.]

Can someone tell me if angled or straight up and down is better for smith machine incline bench press?

[@javipiglifts]

Ima watch the vts video when it releases because i watch all your videos. I am curous tho if you had to pick one which would u buy bells or vts.

[@ryanlewiz]

I like you. You do good work. You are not funny with your funny, self aware and lean into it. Do you have. ‘Patreons’ that support you or ‘Patrons’. You do you. Thanks for the good work and giving Calgarians some coverage. I would’ve been at sixth generation Californian, but I was born in Calgary premature while the parents vacationed @ Banff Natl. Park. I love being a fake Canadian. It’s nice to see Calgary do something……while I wait on the Flames.

[@blakemartin6219]

Reading this felt like a fever dream lol

[@connormckay9429]

Another awesome vid from Gluck, homie can’t miss 🤙 I think Bells did great with this attachment and the fact that they’re the first to market ahead of Rep and Rogue is gonna let them sell a ton of these. I’m still curious to see how rep is gonna respond as I have their PR 4100 Rack and am eventually gonna get the Ares 2.0 as well so having all rep with the smith would be dope too.

[@CSLFiero]

I think I would go for this over the vts. At first I thought I'd like the independent motion of the vts, the idea that they could flex into a cable drive certainly fascinates me, but angling a smith is a much more common and desirable use case for me, especially because better cable systems exist for a lot of racks.

[@seanyounk1]

I would love to see a video comparing this with the VTS, (not the VTS Lite). I would also love to see a BYOB version that allows us to remove the bar quickly, after each workout, like the VTS.

[@SEAKPhotog]

That looks kinda great. Thanks!

[@itsjrbro]

Thanks Gluck

[@Gw49172]

Great job, hopefully someone will come with an option for tall guys too 🤞

[@HeadcaseFargone]

Any chance you could tell us if this will fit on the same upright as a Bulletproof Isolator? Is there enough clearance behind the smith attachment (at an angle maybe) for the side of an Isolator going off the side of the rack?

[@zanegriggs5166]

For a suggestion for the upcoming VTS review, can you check to see or measure if the VTS & lite can be installed on the Ares 2.0 front upright both underneath or on top of the cable trolley without riding on the cable?

[@DaveSchneider7]

If you attach the smith to the rear upright on the inside, is there still enough clearance to store plates on that same rear upright? I have a 16” REP PR 5000 set up as a half rack, and would love to squeeze a smith and an Ares 2.0 into it

[@JBS7551]

Id rather wait for more competition!

[@kutus222]

I'd love to hear what you think about the syl fitness ts 2.0! It seems to be even more versatile than the vts

[@brianpara1407]

I’ve been looking for something like this that will work in a PR-5000. Not sure how close we are to Rep releasing something similar.

[@jellevanelten1483]

They have stated they are working on it... But who knows, could be years.

[@11_of_Spades]

@@jellevanelten1483 How hard can it be? You just need two rods that can be anchored directly into the crossmember holes, something that attaches to the rods so you can glide your powerbar, a spring safety that can be adjusted, and pegs inserted on your post upright so you can latch your smith machine. This should have been designed years ago.

[@carlstair4863]

Gluck, is it easy to switch from straight to angled ? Or do you have to unbolt it each time ?

[@GlucksGym]

You'd have to unbolt the brackets It's not terrible, it'll take maybe 10 minutes but not something you'll be doing during a workout. More of a, oh I might prefer it the other way let me try it out kind of thing.

[@jeffwalker1830]

Can you measure how far the bar is from the ground in the lowest position with and without the springs installed? Thanks!

[@Notsostrongman375]

This is the review I was looking for. I was looking to put the BoS Smith Machine inside my rack with the Ares 1.0 but was worried about the depth (have the 30”) and the ability to squat inside the rack with safeties. Seems like I’d also have to get the 18” Black Widow safeties in order to do this.

[@gyberic]

Looks better than I expected it to be, but I'm waiting for the Fringe, which is supposed to be modular...

[@maxguida7766]

Great video! I ended up going with the Bolt Fitness stinger smith attachment in November because of their black Friday sale. While its great and super smooth, now im wondering if maybe i should have waited for this one since it fits on a 47" width rack (i had to build a separate 49" rack just for the smith machine)

[@GTS_-oq2op]

Thank you 👍👍👍

[@danielpicerni24]

Timely video!!

[@IdeaCollector]

@GlucksGym I have a fitment question for this bad boy. If you had a 4 post rack with 30" cross members, and weight storage horns on the rear uprights, could you install this on the back of the front uprights (so, inside the rack) and still have plate clearance between what is loaded on the bar and what is sitting on the storage horns? If yes, How about 24" cross members? I guess what I need to know is: What is the distance between the center of the upright, and the center of the bar mounted in the fully vertical setup?

[@randybowman]

Is there safety spotters that are included or usable with this attachment? What if you are in between hook positions or you have gone too far down already? Needs safeties.

[@GlucksGym]

There's a built in safety you can set at various heights. You can probably see us set it (it'll look like a black hook) in some of the clips.

[@randybowman]

@GlucksGym thanks

[@tayadotam]

Hi! Thanks so much for your review. Do you think there’s a way to do hip thrusts using this? To me it looks like it doesn’t go enough 🤔

[@vicenteochoa6498]

I converted my rm3 to a smaller rm6. So maybe I can add another set of uprights to make an 8 post rack and attach a smith to one of the uprights to still be able to bench/squat? But you’re right I think I’ll wait to see what the competition does

[@VegetaPrinceOfSaiyans]

Something I'm really curious about for a video is the compatibility between brands, like using a titan pulldown on a rep or rogue rack, whether crossmembers will fit appropriately, or functional trainer compatibility and some other random items.

[@blakemartin6219]

Rep has 47 inch width on their 3x3 racks and rogue has 49 inch racks. So the difference is just crossmember length. But 3x3 one inch hole racks are going to work with most attachments since those are usually the first attachments to get to market before the smaller 5/8th hole racks with different upright configurations if they get produced at all.

[@dragon_7225]

I would like to see a review of the French Fitness All-In-One FSR100-CB.

[@verablack3137]

What I am most interested in, is how small of a setup can be made with this? Like can I take some 17" Hydra crossmembers bolt one side to a wall stringer and connect them to some uprights and make a smith machine that only takes up 2 feet off of my wall?

[@GlucksGym]

That could work. The attachment takes up about 10" of depth. You'd probably want a pull-up and maybe to anchor it but you'd have enough depth.

[@CellarDoorHinge]

Awe man, that’s nice.

[@AnthonyCleveland-d9c]

Hey, I was wondering if the lat pull-down bar would get in the way of the smith machine? I wouldn’t be able to add my rogue monster leg roller, but I was thinking I could put a pad on the smith machine and use that as a knee holder, just wanted to know if the wide lat bar would even clear the top of the smith machine before ordering, thank you.

[@bobbbobb1624]

Just found the channel and subscribed You have any suggestions for a 16 year old budget home gym set up for wrestling? Trying to keep it between $1000-$1500

[@NorCalDad]

Am I seeing this correctly, at 6:28 there's only a few small bolts holding the clamp together with a 600lb weight rating? That seems sketchy.

[@reachon7396]

2:10 I need that shirt 😂

[@TheTyJenks]

In terms of workouts and movements, how do you feel about the Rogue functional trainer compared to a standalone functional trainer?

[@tremelbenisrael9175]

Not Available for shipping until April sheesh!!! I ordered one anyway😂

[@StillLifting]

Me too.. with the Manta rack. Looking forward to the versatility the smith machine provides.

[@gcstrengthsystems]

It would be funny to put an Elieko Power Bar in the smith machine😂

[@supra85fit]

Is lat pulldown by the rouqe setup possible when you use the smith bar to hold you down?

[@themalloftheinternet5682]

If i had a 4 or 6 post rack instead of a half rack i would buy this and sell off my best fitness by body solid smith machine. This would be a HUGE upgrade and save space. I would get the byob version and if it fits use the BOS short rackable utility bar with it to keep the weight of the bar lighter while still being able to hold a heavy amount of weight. I like the suggestion of a technique bar but then you have a light bar that maxes out at only 200lb weight capacity.

[@bradcondran8896]

Can you strap loadable dumbbell handles into the BYOB holders and have it be secure enough to do unilateral work? Or would the DB handle be too loose?

[@shiwakuseven5859]

As Miyamoto Musashi, who wrote THE BOOK OF FIVE RINGS said, "There are many ways to the top of a mountain." Using a Smith Machine to achieve muscular overload is one of many ways to achieve muscular overload. Elasticity, magnetic resistance, grip compression, overcoming inertia (e.g., flywheel exercise training), overcoming gravity (e.g., pull-ups, dips, and push-ups), and even using opposing muscle groups (e.g., Charles Atlas Dynamic Tension exercises) are some of many ways to achieve muscular overload. The problem with any exercise equipment or machine is that eventually your body will adapt to it, which is why it makes sense to buy affordable and functional exercise equipment instead of the most expensive and over-built brand. For what many U.S. exercise equipment companies charge for one exercise machine, I can buy 2, 3, and sometimes 4 exercise machines from Temu, and I have.

[@Railios103]

@@shiwakuseven5859 make reviews of the temu machines.

[@lugnutz54]

Hey Gluck!! What do you think about Force USA C10 Sliding Bench in combination with Rep Ares 2.0? You think they're compatible with each other???? 💪🇺🇲

[@CMartel002]

Am I looking at this correctly? It looks like doing this removes any use of your rack for barbell squats outside of squats in a Smith machine.

[@krzysztofkolodziejczyk4335]

i would recommend against bench pressing on SM solo at home. when things go wrong there is no way out of under the barbell. unless it's a version with separate handles.

[@GlucksGym]

@@krzysztofkolodziejczyk4335 these have built in safeties you can (and should) set

[@krzysztofkolodziejczyk4335]

yeah that's the whole point of SM. and yet people do die on them.

[@Enyalus87]

Slightly off topic but related to the BoS ecosystem. I just got a 6 post Manticore over Black Friday. Got BOS Lever Arms as well but I'm looking for an adapter for extra range of motion. Checked out Vendetta but it looks like they only make one for the Hydra. Do you know of any adapters that would work? Also, any trolley systems you'd recommend that would fit for the Manticore?

[@JacobWright3092]

Do you think that an EliteFTS cambered barbell (not the multi grip but just the regular looking one) would fit on on the BYOB?

[@Travisxxhill]

I wonder if this could be mounted above a rogue rhino?

[@randerodr7389]

Seems like should be taller although it's really nice and the price is right like most BOS stuff. Buying the getRXd all in one.

[@carps_gym]

Yep!

[@GlucksGym]

👑

[@noeldelpozo8413]

Will the smith machine fit on a Rogue rack with the rogue functional trainer?

[@MattZYN-v1m]

Like your lift hard, live easy fashion style

[@Scottsdale_GarageGym]

Spend $800 and not be able to CURL? Nuh uh. 😂 Great review as always!

[@WakeSideLife]

Wait. Who does over under grip shrugs

[@dark-over8759]

Where can i attack this smith machine in a pr 5000 with ares 2?i want to squat on the power rack and i have the functional trainer on the front,can i mount the smith on the rear?with the weight stack,or should i do it with an athena

[@DarrellLangford]

I want to buy a 80" Rep PR5000 6 post with an ares 2.0 and put a smith in it that doesn't get in the way of any use of squatting/lifting inside the rack. Been waiting to try and find that. I was tempted to buy a 41" 6 post and then put them behind the trolleys and use just the regular safety arms like a half rack in the rack and should be good. If Bell's Kraken was better I would probably just buy the whole Bell's system. Any way that fits? would the 80" height allow you to bolt it to the crossmembers behind the trolley?

[@Rocket4ce]

I didn't buy my rack to put a smith machine on it. But I also own a Rogue ML squat rack. 72 inch uprights I think. They are on 2x3 platform base. Do you think that system might work with that rack?

[@AngeloCanoli]

Will only work on. 72” on the outside rack. Owner kaevon sent me a video of a work around but if you have a function trainer it will render the trolleys useless. After months and months of emails, calls and direct messages of them asking if it will work on ALL rack sizes I was told it wouldn’t on the 72” hydra rack. After the video he sent me magically they updated the site to say it works on the outside of the 72” hydra rack meaning if I didn’t harass them they probably woulda ignored the 72” line that they sell. Ideally in the middle of the rack would be great but bells of steel started off as a great company but the lies and suspect customer service makes me wanna spend my money elsewhere. Mind u I have a 6 post rack, benches, belt squat and multiple attachments from them.