My Favorite BUDGET Functional Trainer Rack No One Talks About!

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@BELLSOFSTEEL
@BELLSOFSTEEL 17 күн бұрын
Really appreciate all the kind words and detailed review of our all in one coop!
@theunknownsamurai7426
@theunknownsamurai7426 17 күн бұрын
This is the one i'm going to order as soon as my renovations are done.
@balboa0621
@balboa0621 17 күн бұрын
@@BELLSOFSTEEL offer a foot plate for low rows, please!
@importraceramimportraceam1756
@importraceramimportraceam1756 17 күн бұрын
Is there any landmine attachment on this unit?
@Leonardo_No_Cardio
@Leonardo_No_Cardio 17 күн бұрын
Do you ship to Europe too? Please respond
@CraigularjJoeWoodworks
@CraigularjJoeWoodworks 17 күн бұрын
@@importraceramimportraceam1756absolutely could do it my man, that’s the beauty of the landline attachment
@eugeneabovsky5939
@eugeneabovsky5939 17 күн бұрын
As an owner of this unit, I want to point out that there are a few issues that haven't been highlighted here. One of them is that the cable along the center up-right runs very close to the upright, and any attachment where the pin goes through the front-to-back style, like their seal row pad, will end up rubbing the cable behind the center up-right. I actually returned the seal row pad after I tried it due to this issue. The other issue is that all the accessories are extra... so after you add the j-cups and safety spotters, it's another +$200... at that point you are getting really close to the price of a Fringe sport Dane which I think is a much better value for $$ with 2 stacks, 3x3 uprights, smaller footprint, uprights with laser cut number markers, etc. And you could have gotten the Dane during their labor day sale for like $1600 which would really blow this one out of the water.
@Spencebot42
@Spencebot42 17 күн бұрын
As someone looking in the category right now, the biggest issue with the Dane is the complete lack of a dedicated low-row and lat-pull down. That's a feature that most of these all-in-one units seem to miss out on, but this one doesn't. Plus the higher max-weight on the stack in this one compared to the Dane is much more appealing. It does suck that the center upright isn't super useful though.
@eugeneabovsky5939
@eugeneabovsky5939 17 күн бұрын
@@Spencebot42 True, but given that the Dane has 1:1 ratios on the pulleys, you could get the seat accessory / leg brace and do it from one of the side trolleys. I still think it's a much better trade off... if I were to do my home gym over again I'd have gone with the Dane, but it wasn't on the market yet at the time.
@Spencebot42
@Spencebot42 17 күн бұрын
@@eugeneabovsky5939 Fair enough, always useful to get user feedback! I can't make up my mind between the Bells and the Rogue FML-HR. Like I CAN budget for the Rogue, but I still haven't made up my mind if I think it's $4k better or not
@Fan-td8dv
@Fan-td8dv 17 күн бұрын
I also own the all in one and cannot do lat pulldowns on it. I'm only 5'11
@Spencebot42
@Spencebot42 17 күн бұрын
@@Fan-td8dv What prevents you from doing them with the bells?
@PFMFIT
@PFMFIT 16 күн бұрын
My budget cable recommendation is to buy two titan fitness wall mounted pulley towers to create a functional trainer for around $500, which is what I did in my home gym
@Luca-qt9th
@Luca-qt9th 15 күн бұрын
Hi maybe a weird request, but can i some how see the contraption? Im Planning on my New appartement and would love to have a Maschine similar to that in the Video, and your solution sounds cheaper.
@Artificial.Unintelligence
@Artificial.Unintelligence 5 күн бұрын
But that requires plates, no? So you're not adding in that cost at all in comparison nor the convenience and efficiency of weight stacks w. 10lb increments
@PFMFIT
@PFMFIT 4 күн бұрын
@Artificial.Unintelligence well I did factor that in because I knew i already had plates in my gym to use for it which is why I got it. Cuz it gave me cable for cheap without needing to pay extra for the weight stack.
@davidclark2253
@davidclark2253 17 күн бұрын
I'd love to see a review of one of the functional trainers sold by Costco. They currently have 3 models for sale all by the same brand, Centr. The cheapest one is $699.99, the most expensive is $2499.99. All include an adjustable bench too.
@zergslayer69
@zergslayer69 17 күн бұрын
I've been eyeing their mid tier one but haven't found an in depth review of it
@kidbrown2010
@kidbrown2010 17 күн бұрын
The cheap ones are pretty popular, but they go very light in weight and not apt for non-beginers IMO
@BJerrell
@BJerrell 17 күн бұрын
These are rebranded inspire fitness. Ftx and SF3. There are a few reviews on them
@Polentaccio
@Polentaccio 11 күн бұрын
In Canada they seem to be gone from the costco site. Is the rebranding to centr mean the costco line will be done? I wonder
@Jenny-ri1ob
@Jenny-ri1ob 17 күн бұрын
I’m from Germany and this year I did a two-month trip along the East Coast. For us, it was important to train every day. Some hotels had a gym, and I have to say that a machine that was the same in every Holiday Inn actually turned out to be the best in the end. It was a V-shaped tower, similar to the one you’re presenting, but a bit more robust. With this tower, you could do almost everything, but you still need a barbell that you can attach to the cables. Because with this barbell, this tower really becomes a game-changer. You can do push-ups with a bench underneath, you can do rows if you stand in front of it, as well as barbell curls, deadlifts, and so on. I think these V-shaped towers are the most underrated, and you can really train most muscles with them, so I think it’s great if you review more of these.
@cwills75
@cwills75 7 күн бұрын
I have this machine, and Bells of Steel makes a double hook straight bar cable attachment that is just over 47" with knurling that works great with this machine.
@b2284
@b2284 17 күн бұрын
They have plans to make a true 3x3 version of this in the next year or so. I saw it on their product roadmap the other day.
@xmontesx
@xmontesx 17 күн бұрын
What about the cable tower?
@balboa0621
@balboa0621 17 күн бұрын
THAT might really interest me, both because it would be more stable and because it would likely have a foot plate. I expect it will run around 4k, which would still be budget compared to rep and rogue.
@GarageGymReviews
@GarageGymReviews 17 күн бұрын
I would love that. - Coop
@BELLSOFSTEEL
@BELLSOFSTEEL 15 күн бұрын
@@xmontesx absolutely the cable towers will get the 3x3 treatment
@micron2665
@micron2665 Сағат бұрын
​@@BELLSOFSTEELany idea on the timing?
@SeanFarrell1
@SeanFarrell1 17 күн бұрын
Feels like the better budget move is adding a functional trainer rack attachment instead of a stand alone unit. Frees up more space in the garage.
@balboa0621
@balboa0621 17 күн бұрын
It depends if you are discussing your "budget" in terms of size or cost. This is a rack, btw. They have spotters and j hooks for the front. Coop should have been more clear about that.
@b2284
@b2284 17 күн бұрын
I got the plate loaded version of this in my shed and it's perfect. I got an old house so my basement is only like 6ft tall and I don't have a garage so this thing was perfect for my needs
@SeanFarrell1
@SeanFarrell1 17 күн бұрын
@@balboa0621 True - it depends on what rack you already have, but adding a plate loaded pulldown + athena from REP is somewhat budget friendly. Having more room in the garage for equipment is always ideal IMO.
@SeanFarrell1
@SeanFarrell1 17 күн бұрын
@@b2284 seems like it could be too short for a true lat pulldown. How is it?
@steverapos3904
@steverapos3904 17 күн бұрын
@@SeanFarrell1 this is a lot cheaper than the Rep Ares and such. Not the most space efficient but you are starting at 1500 and just need to buy j-hooks and spotter arms to make it a rack too.
@bennyhill7570
@bennyhill7570 17 күн бұрын
One option for those who purchase this rack after seeing this review or those who already have it (& are willing to disassemble it), is to turn the stack plates around so as to have the weight label facing rewards if you are going to use the stack pin on the back face.
@randerodr7389
@randerodr7389 17 күн бұрын
Review the MAXUM Fitness SX2 all-in-one rack + smith + functional trainer please.
@freedomfighter5697
@freedomfighter5697 10 күн бұрын
I love my Bells of Steel gym equipment.
@TheSterlingY
@TheSterlingY 16 күн бұрын
Coop, you nailed it "Hi-te", it was a little spicy but we are all proud of you. Keep killing it with these reviews. Thanks, Brother.
@davidanthonyjulian4429
@davidanthonyjulian4429 17 күн бұрын
I have this one. After putting some lube on the tracks and cables and giving it a couple weeks, I've had no issues with it at all ( have been using for a few months ). I would absolutely never use it as a rack though lol. But as a functional trainer, couldn't recommend it enough. Probably the most bang per buck in my whole gym
@BELLSOFSTEEL
@BELLSOFSTEEL 15 күн бұрын
so glad to hear that!
@steverapos3904
@steverapos3904 17 күн бұрын
I really like this option - i think it stands up really well against the competition for all in one units. There are not many all in one units that offer a weight stack in this price range. Also, the spacing for the functional trainer and squat rack looks to be about 2 inches - most budget all in ones have an almost unusable 4 inch spacing. The quality of the hardware used (uprights, pulleys) is superior to other budget options and they have a ton of accessories they sell for the unit. The middle upright with holes offers a ton of accessory options too. I am pretty surprised how negative most of the comments are as this looks great on paper and now multiple reviewers (Gluck, Coop) are giving good reviews
@kostakigogos
@kostakigogos 17 күн бұрын
Just ordered one of these yesterday during the labor day coupon deal. Gonna use the $200 kickback towards attachments and a barbell.
@jonathannapier-morales6248
@jonathannapier-morales6248 16 күн бұрын
I'm glad you reviewed this and liked it. Its been out for awhile. I was wondering what you thought of it. Wish this had come out in 2020. I would have gotten this instead of piece mealing everything. Bells of steel is killing it and doesn't get enough love on this channel. Please review BOS chest expander.
@Crabdust1
@Crabdust1 17 күн бұрын
I have the single stack cable tower from Bells and use it all the time. Love it. The non-standard sizing is real though so buy this for what it is, not what it could be. You are 100% limited to what Bells makes or DIY. For example, you can't buy a simple seat with leg holder for lat pulldowns.
@bradcondran8896
@bradcondran8896 17 күн бұрын
In their adds you can see they are coming out with something for this.
@jamiesoncostello
@jamiesoncostello 17 күн бұрын
Matt Porter makes one
@Crabdust1
@Crabdust1 17 күн бұрын
@@bradcondran8896 Saw that too, but been waiting for 10 months. That's why I'm like these units are great, but buy them for what they are right now or be ready to DIY.
@cwills75
@cwills75 7 күн бұрын
@@Crabdust1 Matt Porter's leg holder attachment is available for purchase on his site. You can also use the y dip bar upside down in a pinch.
@redwhiteandblueblood
@redwhiteandblueblood 17 күн бұрын
Ironmaster and Force USA Myrack are both 60x60mm tubing Might be compatible with Force USA IIRC
@elisebrown5157
@elisebrown5157 17 күн бұрын
I'm probably going to be buying a rack functional trainer in the next year, so I've been watching all of the reviews. I like the idea of this one, especially the 2:1 ratio where you want it and the 1:1 where you'll likely want heavier. But I hate being locked into an ecosystem that's going to limit me in the future, and watching you rock the rack side to side makes me wonder about its stability. No, it might not fall over, but I think it would always be noticeable. And having to move plates to its horns just to hold it down while I use it seems like just that extra amount of hassle that would keep me from using it. I think I'd rather buy once, cry once and get something more heavy duty with uprights that will fit a wide variety of attachments.
@klausnielsen1537
@klausnielsen1537 17 күн бұрын
I live it when you say things like "A fourth of the cost" instead of "Four times cheaper". Makes you sound like you know things about stuff that's not Floorstall matt related 😊
@Akw467
@Akw467 15 күн бұрын
The uprights are turned in so you can use it as a rack by adding j cups and spotter arms. When I buy one (still saving up), I plan to bench on it and use my current rack for squats. Also, BoS has a KZbin video showing how to put it together. The video looked good to me
@ArneAsada69
@ArneAsada69 17 күн бұрын
LOL😂 The review was like, “It’s really awesome, however here’s the long list of tweaks and changes I’d love to see to really make this budget equipment compete with the top dogs.”.
@GarageGymReviews
@GarageGymReviews 17 күн бұрын
One of my big goals is to have better equipment available for home gym owners, so I try to give, what is essentially, free consultation. - Coop
@kidbrown2010
@kidbrown2010 17 күн бұрын
And believe it or not, some people don't like Coop because they think he is *too friendly* to brands lol. IMO, out of all reviewers, he hits the right balance of critique, praise and information towards the viewer. The other one that strikes that balance would be "Ashley the Amazing". - The rest are either too negative, or too sycophantic.
@B05SxBrennan
@B05SxBrennan 17 күн бұрын
@@GarageGymReviews Would love for you to review some Maxum Fitness racks for us Canucks, Coop. I have their F-220 model and loving it.
@davidjfein
@davidjfein 10 күн бұрын
I have the BoS single stack, and think it’s pretty great for the space (it’s in my living room), and have told them to develop the foot plate and some leg holder so I don’t have to do lat pull downs on the floor. Regardless, when they came out with this, I was really intrigued- it looks great.
@killerkhatiby009
@killerkhatiby009 17 күн бұрын
Coop, have you seen the MAXUM Fitness SX2 all-in-one rack + smith + functional trainer with articulating arms (similar to the Freemotion)? On paper, it seems like the best premium option on the market! Any chance you could do a review?
@ssjayy-xs5lh
@ssjayy-xs5lh 17 күн бұрын
I tried the display model in person. It's great if you're limited on space but build quality for some things were questionable.
@randerodr7389
@randerodr7389 17 күн бұрын
I hope he reviews that one too. Been on my radar.
@killerkhatiby009
@killerkhatiby009 17 күн бұрын
@@ssjayy-xs5lh Wish I lived close to see a display model! Can you expand a bit on what pieces had questionable build?
@manuelbatrez2048
@manuelbatrez2048 16 күн бұрын
I love this piece!!!!! I have the leg extension attachment.
@authentichealthcoach4142
@authentichealthcoach4142 16 күн бұрын
That’s a great gym shed piece
@spacecowboy301
@spacecowboy301 12 күн бұрын
I think the biggest competitor to this is the Force USA G1 all in one which is $1,000. Would be awesome to see a comparison of those, as I'm not sure which one to pick. I like most of Force USAs attachments better and it's a bit cheaper and a more standard 2x2 uprights... but I hate how small the spotter arms are... Bells of steel spotter arms would actually make me feel safe, which is a big deal....
@b2284
@b2284 17 күн бұрын
There is an assembly video on KZbin here that helps make it super easy
@AntiGravityResearch2022
@AntiGravityResearch2022 17 күн бұрын
For the assembly: LABEL THE BOLTS PLEASE. Other than that, nice stuff
@lbyoung8420
@lbyoung8420 17 күн бұрын
I hate the fact that 1500$ without attachments is considered budget.
@biscotto
@biscotto 17 күн бұрын
That absolutely is not budget. I love this channel, but there is a serious disconnect with the average household's income.
@balboa0621
@balboa0621 17 күн бұрын
​@@biscottothis competes with the rogue fmhr and rep ares, both are around 5k. For this functionality, 1500 is budget.
@preeminent_postell
@preeminent_postell 17 күн бұрын
It’s not budget. Trust me Coop has missed a lot when it comes to what budget means.
@preeminent_postell
@preeminent_postell 17 күн бұрын
@@biscottoEXACTLY
@johnf419
@johnf419 17 күн бұрын
Budget for the type of equipment You don’t need a functional trainer at all to get jacked
@joygsighd2750
@joygsighd2750 17 күн бұрын
Coop your last two videos. It’s like you read my home gym mind!!
@XanderYTV
@XanderYTV 15 күн бұрын
Man i would love to have something like this and a barbell i could be happy for a very long time. I currently go to a commercial gym 5-6x a week and am getting so exhausted from the time and effort that goes into this extra trip everyday. I want to start lifting at home but i live in an apartment and dont have enough expendable $. Maybe one day I will and this channel will be a godsend thanks man!
@cwills75
@cwills75 7 күн бұрын
It's a great machine. I have this and a Get RX'd 74" Shorty Bar that I use with this and the spotter arms, monolifts and other attachments are great. Bells also sells a 47" knurled double hook straight bar that you can attach to both sides of the front uprights and then use it for a variety of stuff. They also sell a double hook curl bar, but I prefer REP's multi-grip curl bar. It's cheaper, smaller and only has a single connection point.
@cwills75
@cwills75 7 күн бұрын
Great machine, I prefer the weight plate version myself to be able to add extra weight and have more increments for hitting PRs better. And mine is bolted to the floor. ;)
@sweetbabyray42
@sweetbabyray42 17 күн бұрын
Coach Greg says Coops mustache is "thicker than last time "
@6393dude
@6393dude 17 күн бұрын
Why do people still follow that grifter?
@NEIGH6699
@NEIGH6699 17 күн бұрын
cringe
@gialovesjesus8350
@gialovesjesus8350 8 күн бұрын
Cool review. Very clean. Have you ever checked out the hoist mi5 functional trainer?
@beautyofgrace3915
@beautyofgrace3915 17 күн бұрын
Got a centr functional trainer from Costco for $999, 330lb total weight, comes with attachments and a bench. I had a bench, but their bench is better quality.
@eljefeguapobarbon
@eljefeguapobarbon 16 күн бұрын
X Mark with dual stacks is killer.
@kluzz
@kluzz 17 күн бұрын
60x60mm uprights are quite common in budget chinesium racks outside of the US.
@HomeGymAustralia
@HomeGymAustralia 17 күн бұрын
For my Australian friends Attivo do a similar functional trainer (plate loaded) but it doesn’t function as a half rack.
@Belteshazzar2.0
@Belteshazzar2.0 17 күн бұрын
Can you flip the stack so the number are facing the other way? Then you can use the pin in the back.
@GarageGymReviews
@GarageGymReviews 17 күн бұрын
Yeah, you could just apply the stickers on the back, but it's nice seeing them from the front too. - Coop
@steverapos3904
@steverapos3904 17 күн бұрын
@@Belteshazzar2.0 was thinking the same thing! I have had a couple of cable machines and the plates are usually symmetrical so would make sense to flip them
@bradcondran8896
@bradcondran8896 17 күн бұрын
I would be interested in this or the cable towers, but I already own a Hydra rack with most of the attachments and it would be a pain to rebuy them.
@jasonm7354
@jasonm7354 13 күн бұрын
what do you think of titan cable cross over with arms that can move around
@thorb72
@thorb72 17 күн бұрын
Hey Coop! Love your videos. I used to have a Hoist all-in-one machine that I LOVED. Can you do a review of that brand?
@IRG187
@IRG187 15 күн бұрын
If you think these prices are "budget" prices you are even more clueless than you appear..😂
@MIDelich87
@MIDelich87 15 күн бұрын
Coop, how would you compare this to the FringeSport 'The Dane'? I feel like there are arguments in favor of both. But does the extra $1k for 'The Dane' make it worth it?? Curious to hear your thoughts :)
@texasbuzzard4970
@texasbuzzard4970 17 күн бұрын
Need a full review like this of the major fitness f35
@KyleAMac
@KyleAMac 16 күн бұрын
Where’s the FM comparison videos @garagegymreviews??
@TinoMorales-l3v
@TinoMorales-l3v 15 күн бұрын
Wish you would do a review of the Altas m810
@kevinjennifertharakan993
@kevinjennifertharakan993 17 күн бұрын
Valor fitness BD 61 has a plated loaded version of this.
@cwills75
@cwills75 7 күн бұрын
Kinda, but not really. Their front uprights aren't forward facing, which is the big draw to the Bells unit as you can use things like monolifts, spotter arms, etc. Bells does make a plate loaded version of this machine that is $1099.99 that has more weight capacity than the stack version.
@imacrouse
@imacrouse 14 күн бұрын
“Basement dwellers” aka the red headed step child of the home gym scene
@n00dle_king
@n00dle_king 17 күн бұрын
Why wouldn’t you bolt it down? It’s like a 30 minute task depending on how far away Home Depot is to rent a concrete drill.
@balboa0621
@balboa0621 17 күн бұрын
A lot of people don't want to drill into concrete
@cwills75
@cwills75 7 күн бұрын
Exactly. I bolted down my Bowflex back in the day, I even bolted down my Body Solid SBL460P4 Leverage gym when I owned it, and that thing is massive and weighs over 600lbs. But that didn't stop it from moving with heavy exercises. People don't want their stuff moving around = hammer drill.
@chiptune_
@chiptune_ 17 күн бұрын
I'd still rather get a functional trainer built onto a rack. What's missing for me on ALL functional trainers with pulleys stuck to uprights is the lack of width adjustability compared to designs like the Freemotion Dual Cable Cross my old gym had, or the Tuffstuff PPMS-245 I own. Make a cheaper dupe of those and they'll sell like hotcakes
@Shoogey
@Shoogey 17 күн бұрын
You should review the ER Kang functional trainer rack. It is a great budget option.
@josephb7078
@josephb7078 16 күн бұрын
I love all of the reviews but could you start reviewing more premium equipment? I feel like most of the reviews are always budget.
@highstax_xylophones
@highstax_xylophones 17 күн бұрын
Like the cheaper amazon selection myself Reg dude needs nothing but what works
@Holycow723
@Holycow723 15 күн бұрын
Im actually going to buy this!
@Ali-gk8mq
@Ali-gk8mq 11 күн бұрын
Hi Coop, are you going to do a review of the Force USA C10 functional trainer and the sliding bench?? I am thinking of getting it and would love to see your review of it.
@zanegriggs5166
@zanegriggs5166 14 күн бұрын
Any updates on the Bulletproof VTS review?
@chrislpz01
@chrislpz01 17 күн бұрын
Valor Fitness has the same thing but it is not weight stack. It is plate-loaded. The details and measurements are the same. But no attachments.
@cwills75
@cwills75 7 күн бұрын
Not the same, Valor's front uprights aren't front facing, which is a big deal as the Bells can then use spotter arms, monolifts, lever arms, etc. Bells does make a plate loaded version of this machine for $1099.99.
@thomaskennedy7842
@thomaskennedy7842 17 күн бұрын
Now just make the version of this with 3x3 tubing. Come on. Bells of steel, you know you want to.
@Dr_No_PhD
@Dr_No_PhD 16 күн бұрын
As someone trying to figure out which functional trainer + lat pulldown + powerrack combo to buy for my basement gym (I don't have a garage), this is more appealing than Major Fitness and the other big budget brands. But I have concern over non-standard size and lack of attachment compatibility. I'm leaning towards the buy-once, cry once attitude and going with a REP PR5000 + Ares
@ericodum4043
@ericodum4043 16 күн бұрын
Hey Coop. Think Titan will jump on the functional trainer train for their Titan or X3 racks? Seems like all the competitors have come out with something similar.
@JT-yx7vf
@JT-yx7vf 17 күн бұрын
It would be good if it had a smith machine too.
@cwills75
@cwills75 7 күн бұрын
I agree and I've asked Bells about it. They said their smith machine attachment is in prototype and they aren't sure what machines it will work with at this point. I'm going to buy a SYL Fitness Power Rack Trolley to see if it works with this. I know it will fit as they sell a 60mm version, and it gets good reviews in general, but I don't know if the trolleys will rub on the FT cables or not during use. If they do I have a few ideas to alleviate it, but I haven't tried it yet.
@majora3043
@majora3043 16 күн бұрын
Wheres the bulletproof VTS review?
@KyleDotson_VFL
@KyleDotson_VFL 16 күн бұрын
Make a video for quiet wallmount fans and heaters that are not an arm and leg to buy please!
@buddylee4
@buddylee4 17 күн бұрын
Got the plate loaded one a few months ago good purchase best bang for your buck horrible instructions
@MagDumpsBicepPumps
@MagDumpsBicepPumps 17 күн бұрын
My favorite superset is ATM
@dutch9761
@dutch9761 17 күн бұрын
Hey coop, I saw a smith machine attachment on your rack in a past video. I was wondering what brand it was and if you were going to do a review on it.
@chuckharper9129
@chuckharper9129 16 күн бұрын
Coop, can you please review the Eonfit Omni Smith Machine?
@georgecheliotis418
@georgecheliotis418 17 күн бұрын
It fits with force usa myrack stuff
@donray2435
@donray2435 17 күн бұрын
BOOM GOES THE DYNAMITE
@arkangelmar5563
@arkangelmar5563 13 күн бұрын
I’d love to know your thoughts on the Body Solid Commercial Functional Trainer Machine GFT100 because Im trying to buy a functional trainer within the next month and really don’t want to regret my purchase and this bells of steel one looks really nice 👍🏽
@cwills75
@cwills75 7 күн бұрын
I own this Bells of Steel unit, but the plate loaded version which has a higher capacity than the stack. Prior to buying it, I almost bought a Body Solid unit as I've owned their stuff in the past. The GFT100's biggest flaw vs. the Bells unit is the front uprights are solely for functional trainer usage. They aren't front facing and don't have holes all around for attachments. With the Bells unit, you can use j-hooks, spotter arms, monolifts, lever arms and a slew of other attachments and use it as a true half-rack. If you want to go with Body Solid, I'd go with their GPR400 with the FPRFT functional trainer attachment. It takes up a lot more space than the Bells unit as it's a full rack with more space at the back for the FT hardware. There are definitely pros and cons to the GPR400 with FT vs the Bells All-in-One. The Body Solid is more heavy duty and a full rack. It uses 3x3" square tubing, but their uprights lack consistent side holes, making a lot of 3rd party attachments that are 3x3" not compatible. Body Solid's attachment range isn't as good as Bells, and the Bells unit has a much smaller footprint, and is slightly shorter, which can make a difference if every inch matters in a basement. But those are the two units I think you might want to look at. I went with the Bells myself as the half rack with the FT does everything I need it to do with a smaller footprint and better price, but the Body Solid is great also.
@troutmanoutdoors2332
@troutmanoutdoors2332 16 күн бұрын
Can we please get the Crandell Fitness Swing Arm review?
@roywells5790
@roywells5790 17 күн бұрын
I've never seen your review of jacked up fitness functional trainer
@MetalsForBrunch
@MetalsForBrunch 17 күн бұрын
rogue half rack cable machine isnt really hyped when its priced similar to the rep ares.
@balboa0621
@balboa0621 17 күн бұрын
Review the compact legs sleds, please. Powertec, titan, force usa, and prime all have versions.
@steveoake2901
@steveoake2901 17 күн бұрын
If this had been a 3x3, I would have been all over it. I refuse to be locked into a proprietary ecosystem.
@BELLSOFSTEEL
@BELLSOFSTEEL 15 күн бұрын
3x3 is coming 😎😎
@AerynGunn
@AerynGunn 10 күн бұрын
Can you do leg exercises with this?
@cwills75
@cwills75 7 күн бұрын
With ankle strap cable attachments, yes. Bells also sells a leg curl/leg extension rack attachment for this, and you could always do squats with either a real barbell and j-hooks/spotter arms, or Bells also sells a double hook 47" straight bar cable attachment that you could attack to both front uprights with them in a shoulder-height position and do squats. Probably other things also.
@balboa0621
@balboa0621 17 күн бұрын
It needs a foot plate. And I'm not sure a gym pin would work on the stack considering the cable placement. I'm not doing pulldowns with 210, but I'm close on low rows, so I forsee this as a problem. This DEFINITELY crushes major lutie and the similar options. The steel is 12 gauge and it's reasonably sturdy. I'm not crazy about the depth for a 1 car garage, but considering the price difference between this and a rogue fm hr, I might make the concession.
@b2284
@b2284 17 күн бұрын
You don't really need foot plate because of how the weight horns are positioned, you throw a few weights on there and You can put your feet on that or just on the bar going right across. It works perfect for me and my shed, although I'm using the weight plate version versus the stack
@balboa0621
@balboa0621 17 күн бұрын
@@b2284 eh, no disrespect but I'm not buying it. I have two BoS cable towers and tried to do low rows with it and they weren't comfortable. I have a stand alone high/low tower with a foot plate and it is just far more comfortable. I know Bells is really investing in this ecosystem, though, including with a seat and leg rollers for pulldowns. I could see them building out a foot plate in the future.
@jvt3999
@jvt3999 9 күн бұрын
can you review the force use c10
@RandyMass
@RandyMass 15 күн бұрын
You didn’t talk at all about squatting in it, the J hook, or benching in it
@TheXILLR
@TheXILLR 17 күн бұрын
Review force USA c10
@zachanderson9600
@zachanderson9600 14 күн бұрын
I’ll stick to my REP Athena
@patricklafontaine2402
@patricklafontaine2402 9 күн бұрын
Not much of a difference in price with the Arcadia™ Functional Trainer Specially in canada quebec. What would you chose? Thanks
@piesareround
@piesareround 16 күн бұрын
ADD TO CART... *non Standard upright attachment size* ...REMOVED FROM CART
@cwills75
@cwills75 7 күн бұрын
What's "standard"? 2" x 2", 2" x 3"? 3" x 3"? True 3" x 3"? There are now and always will be attachments that only work for certain uprights. REP is a huge brand and their 3" x 3" uprights are 2.95" x 2.95". Bells makes true 3" x 3" racks, like Body Solid, like Rogue, and they are working on a 3" x 3" version of this unit, but it's overkill for most people. This is their 60mm 2.3" x 2.3" unit, which is compatible with all of their 2.3" attachments (and there are quite a few). Other companies also make 60mm attachments (SYL Fitness Power Rack Trolleys come to mind). Bells also makes 2" x 3" racks and attachments along with this and their 3" x 3" racks and attachments. This unit with spotter arms has something like an 800lb weight capacity. I can see "upgrading" to a different system if you actually need more weight capacity, but like I said before, for most people, this unit is overkill. Might be worth looking through their ecosystem of products to see if it checks all your boxes or not before immediately discounting it.
@mr.t4471
@mr.t4471 17 күн бұрын
210lb is not nearly enough for lat pulldown and low row. They should offer an add-on, so you can buy up to 300lb, which often is commercial standard.
@steverapos3904
@steverapos3904 17 күн бұрын
Yeah, you would have to use a gym pin to get more weight it seems. But a taller stack would mean less cable travel on the pulleys. Also, I don't think any budget option goes to 300, and most make you do your lat pulldown on the functional trainer puller with a 2-to-1 ratio that limits you to like 100 pounds only. They also sell one without a stack and weight horns instead that can hold more than 200 pounds
@balboa0621
@balboa0621 17 күн бұрын
C'mon, stop lying. 210 pounds may not be enough for some people, but for even those people, it is nearly enough. If you are pulling more than 210, you would never consider a 60mm unit anyway.
@mr.t4471
@mr.t4471 17 күн бұрын
@@balboa0621 no lying here, just saying my opinion. For some 210lb is enough, and for others it’s not.
@DianaCRuiz
@DianaCRuiz 17 күн бұрын
When are you reviewing the new Rogue rower?
@KingBoo922
@KingBoo922 17 күн бұрын
Any plans to review the titan nemisis?
@panicdispenser6586
@panicdispenser6586 17 күн бұрын
Can you compare this to the "ATLETICA X-Five" from Germany?
@MarioMontecillo-p2b
@MarioMontecillo-p2b 17 күн бұрын
Hope you can make a review of the new ALPHARACK by Alperian. Thanks
@rhaegoti
@rhaegoti 17 күн бұрын
Could the side cables be used for assisted pullups?
@alexislandry4827
@alexislandry4827 14 күн бұрын
Is there a huge difference between single and dual stack for equal muscle growth when using both handle at the same time?
@dmking766
@dmking766 17 күн бұрын
Dumbbell rack brand/model in the background?
@jakemeyer5678
@jakemeyer5678 17 күн бұрын
To assist with stability, can you attach front foot stabilizers or pin plate pegs on the center post?
@stevenking997
@stevenking997 17 күн бұрын
can you recommend a budget air bike pleaseeee, but like lower budget lol, not no 700+ machine.
@VTF82
@VTF82 17 күн бұрын
ATX attachments will fit (600 Serie)
@GarageGymReviews
@GarageGymReviews 17 күн бұрын
Oooh, good pro-tip. Really excited to have them in the States soon. - Coop
@VTF82
@VTF82 17 күн бұрын
Nope, the holes are too small 🙏🏻
@raps7027
@raps7027 17 күн бұрын
I did not know Coop had bots sending random comments? Nice, at least they are concerned in how you are managing your stress while creating your content?
@defilade1066
@defilade1066 15 күн бұрын
Problem with this is there is nothing holding you down when doing lat pull-downs.
@buddylee4
@buddylee4 14 күн бұрын
I got the dip bar and use that to hold me down works pretty good
@cwills75
@cwills75 7 күн бұрын
@@buddylee4 exactly. Matt Porter also sells a dedicated leg holder attachment made for 60mm uprights like this, and I believe Bells is working on a collab with him to eventually bring it to their store. But he's got it on sale right now on his site if interested.
@Just-HitAWall
@Just-HitAWall 17 күн бұрын
I want more space in my basement for all of these.
@519steven
@519steven 13 күн бұрын
How good is benching, squatting and deadlift on this?
@cwills75
@cwills75 7 күн бұрын
If you bolt it to the floor, like you are supposed to it works good. You can get front facing spotter arms, j-hooks, monolift attachments, etc and use it as any other half rack. The spotter arms are 25" long, so sufficient IMO. I believe the spotter arms are 800lb capacity.
@colefrahm199
@colefrahm199 17 күн бұрын
Wall mounted rep Athena please?
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