Ironmaster Cable Tower Attachment V2/Pro: Is it Worth it?

[@hybridresistance]

Some minor updates per questions in the comment section. You likely could load off brand DBs (I just tried my Snode's) if the diameter of the handle isn't too large. However, you obviously have to respect they are not designed for them as a warning. I also was able to simply load about 75lbs worth of Ironmaster plates on each rail (total 150lb). So while the weight capacity decreases, you can load weights faster. Also heard word that Ironmaster expects some inventory to sell out, so if you want to load the cart ahead of time (and still support the channel by hitting it now www.ironmaster.com/291.html) you could be ready to go come Friday morning for their BF Sale. Let me know if you have any questions and appreciate you all.

[@MichaelVash7886]

Just used your link and their build a system + black Friday code to save like $800 on this' the bench, dumbbells, cart, kettlebell and increased base weight. May do one more order at some point this weekend

[@balboa0621]

I bought this last black friday (32 percent off when bundled) when i was building out my gym. At the time, i was limited on space so having it on wheels was a major selling point, and with the black friday pricing it was a steal. Eventually, i bought the seat and set it up as a plate loaded station. It really is very smooth and stable. The disadvantage for that setup is that the high and low pulls are on opposite sides and i have it against the wall. With that, the high pull is only good for lat pulldowns, but i have bells' towers tricep pushdowns and such. Thanks for the review. There arent enough on youtube vids covering this product, and it really is something unique.

[@hybridresistance]

The portability (and how light their stuff is) is really a huge selling point. No question if I was more aware of their stuff, I would have purchased years ago.

[@balboa0621]

@@hybridresistance I was going to pick up the crunch attachment and accessory holder this BF. I'll be sure to use your link. You earned it.

[@bmwofboganville456]

I had that cable tower a while ago, I used standard weight plates which are cheap, even though I had IM DBs. It is ideal for severely space limited people.

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@descrom683]

thanks for the review. There are not a lot of deep dives into this accessory! I'll definitely try to pick one up this black friday sale

[@hybridresistance]

Appreciate that my friend. Thanks for watching.

[@justinsluck]

Great review! I own this same tower along with the bench, seat, and the dumbbells, along with other several other ironmaster products. But I use the Olympic plate adapters and I don't use dumbbells on the tower. Plates are very fast to change out and you can easily strip down 2.5, 5, and 10lb plates, etc, when you want to drop set. I also highly recommend the seat to save on space when using the tower and it gives you more standing room for your legs when using the high pulley for tricep push downs. The only negative I have is the quality of the lat pulldown bar. The rubber grips on the ends are a bit loose and tend to slide and rotate during the exercise. Instead, I use a Rep Fitness stainless steel lat pulldown bar with nice feeling knurling. But for the price of the tower, a nicer bar should already be included.

[@hybridresistance]

@@justinsluck I think I’m going to have to swap out the holders and give this a try.

[@loulopez554]

Good morning Mike on this Thanks Giving day I wanted to go a bit off topic and thank you for your channel and everything you do for all of us. Enjoy your day!

[@hybridresistance]

@@loulopez554 thanks so much Lou. Extremely grateful for people like you on the channel. Happy Thanksgiving to you and family.

[@Seymourseykrets]

I’ll be buying the superbench pro v2 using your prior review affiliate link. I can honestly say you are my favorite home gym KZbinr over all the other guys. Thank you for all the work you do.

[@hybridresistance]

@@Seymourseykrets wow, thank you so much. I really appreciate the kind words and the use of the affiliate link.

[@SkylerKingTW]

Two Easter eggs in two Iron Master videos in a row? Tis the holiday season... I really think the ironmaster system might be the best balance of small-space compromises and traditional gym options. I wish they were more popular.

[@randerodr7389]

Ironmaster makes great equipment. I have the pro bench and most of the attachments. Never disappointed.

[@hybridresistance]

@@randerodr7389 great to hear

[@xdmc005]

I’ve been watching the Ironmaster stuff since I saw your video on the Bench. While I didn’t get the tower this time, I did use your affiliate link and their Black Friday sale to get the bench, dip bars, and pull up bar attachment. I’m not 100% sure about the dumbbells yet. I watched a review of the Rep x Peppin dumbbells that are around $1k, and I’m truly undecided between this and the Iron Master set, with purchasing up to similar weight (I thing the “reppins”, as I heard them referred to, are about 130lbs). For now I’ll use my old 65lb Bowflex set, as I have not yet outgrown them. They are the old square set that have this useless digital rep counter on them, but then dumbbells are themselves are fine for me at my current level. Anyway, thanks for all the reviews! You’ve helped me make some more informed product decisions over the last couple years, particular in gym equipment that is great for small apartment spaces. Thanks for doing the work!

[@hybridresistance]

Thank you so much for that my friend, means a lot for sure. Good idea to take your time with your decision. These things aren't going anywhere. Better to make the right decision than to save money on something you regret.

[@kaianthony8077]

Had mine for 3 years before selling it, great piece of equipment. I didn't love how much room you needed to low row.

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks for sharing that.

[@royramdas7298]

Thank you for this review

[@hybridresistance]

Appreciate you watching.

[@kailashsharma1030]

Use a clothes peg to keep black pull knob out, easier to slide attachments in, then unclip the peg

[@hybridresistance]

Great tip, thanks

[@kailashsharma1030]

I have the bench and learned the hard way 😂

[@WhistlerUK]

I had this lat tower attachment a few years ago when I was short on space in my garage (UK single garage), its pretty nice and solid in use, using the connect arm and attaching the preacher pad I thought was the best preachers curl setup I'd ever used.

[@hybridresistance]

@@WhistlerUK thanks for sharing all that.

[@Seymourseykrets]

Thank you for this awesome review. Not many guys have covered this. Once I get a ceiling high enough I will be using your link. Hopefully sooner rather than later!

[@hybridresistance]

@@Seymourseykrets thank you so much, brother.

[@nrom_normandy]

Hmm... this and the leg attachment are the only accessories that I'd really like and I saw that Ironmaster announced they will have a 20% off Black Friday sale starting on Friday. I'm really tempted to pick this up now and complete my gym.

[@hybridresistance]

I tried to be thoughtful about that timing for sure. Definitely helps me out if even if you just click my link below now to check it out prior to making that purchase on Friday. Just throwing it out there though, wish they through out affiliate codes for some minor additional savings. Appreciate you watching.

[@balboa0621]

The leg extension is probably the best bench mounted leg extension on the market, FYI.

[@Seymourseykrets]

@@balboa0621thanks for this insight

[@7-z7y]

When I first bought the dumbell set years ago I thought the weight plate change out time was making my workout efficiency worse until I realized that most people rest between sets anyway so it just made me more conscience of time management

[@hybridresistance]

@@7-z7y I’m with you on that as when I first saw these they seem super cumbersome to actually use but they’re actually no problem and somewhat enjoyable changing out the weights

[@CosmicFishtanks]

This video came at the perfect time. I've currently got the ironmaster dumbbells and considering picking this up during black friday along with the seat attachment. Wouldn't it be quicker to load the plates directly on the sleeves horizontally rather than putting them on the dumbbells and then loading the dumbbells onto the tower?

[@hybridresistance]

Happy it was helpful. Great point, but I think the advantage is the amount of weight you can add vertically would be larger. If you're going for smaller stuff, you could certainly just detach one of the side bars and go with that option you said. I may have to mess with that though and double check.

[@balboa0621]

​@@hybridresistanceI haven't had an issue with loading plates, and I'm pulling 190. With the Olympic pegs, it can fit 45s just fine.

[@hybridresistance]

I just tried using the IM plates loaded horizontal and you can fit about 75lbs on each side.

[@balboa0621]

@@hybridresistance sorry, right. OP was talking about the IM plates and not using the other trolley. I guess that might have been an oversight in your review, not making it more clear that you can use standard and Olympic plates as well, but then you would have had to take the unit apart to install the other trolley.

[@hybridresistance]

@@balboa0621 Thanks brother. I did mention you can use the standard 1" plates but didn't show a picture. I should have for sure messed with other DBs and plates in retrospect.

[@Rikotsu1]

I'm buying into the ecosystem on black Friday. I'll try to use your affiliate link when i do. Just out of curiosity, do other types of dumbbells fit into the slot for the cable tower?

[@hybridresistance]

I just tried my Snodes they do fit, but they are built with this little slope that possible I could see having some pressure wear overtime.

[@StevePuppe]

I don't have the IM dumbbells but I am planning on buying the bench and some accessories this BF. I've been trying to decide between this attachment using plates and the Torque Anker 7 which would fit really well in my room, allow quicker weight changes but cost quite a bit more.

[@hybridresistance]

I think the big plus with this that I addressed in the video, is the portability of the cable set up. No question using a pin is a much easier process, but the tradeoff is that it's set up that's not moving anytime soon.

[@StevePuppe]

@@hybridresistance This does have the true lat bar setup so that's definitely a positive over the two tower functional trainers. I think the only thing I'd be missing out on chest work and maybe some shoulder stuff without having that mid level pulley option. The Anker 7 is so compact it would actually take up less space but at $1k more with the 200lb stack.

[@DeadLinux]

I like how modular their stuff is. If I had to start from scratch on equipment, Ironmaster looks like it gives that piece by piece configuration, and small space consideration. But yeah as standalone pieces? This tower seems like, but definitely seems to benefit more with the bench. Interesting stuff for sure

[@hybridresistance]

@@DeadLinux thanks brother. They want you in their “ECOSYSTEM”!

[@DeadLinux]

@hybridresistance There's the word. The ECOSYSTEM. lol

[@willh7715]

How wide is the dumbbell holder? I'm wondering if the cradle would work for trulaps/snodes/repins etc (would make a good follow-up video!)

[@hybridresistance]

I just tried my Snodes and they fit. They also have a relatively larger grip diameter

[@roninwarrior216]

Would the reppins fit in the dumbbell holder

[@hybridresistance]

@@roninwarrior216 it’s hard to say with those side rails

[@roninwarrior216]

@hybridresistance thanks for the response

[@MichaelVash7886]

I'm super curious what else yoi have to show off from them. At this rate I will have to look at this, the dimbells and bench on friday at least.

[@hybridresistance]

Keep it locked in Michael, I will drop those others in time for the sale for sure. I almost through them into this video, but thought it might go a little long.

[@MichaelVash7886]

@hybridresistance much appreciated. Definitely seems like a great setup with my limited space. I have a power tower and bands so this would be a nice way to round things out!

[@dimmymackster431]

Do you think this is a product that could be considered a long term use piece. Meaning if you are using both the high and low pulleys for multiple work outs over the week, is this a product that is going to last years?

[@hybridresistance]

I'd expect some wear n tear to show through the years, but the function itself is fairly basic that I can't expect anything to fail or need replacing such as possible cables (but even that would be a LONG time). I think it's also important to keep the it lubricated.

[@michaelkulman7095]

I wonder if some of the other dumbbell systems work on that... I know weight plates do but I wonder about some of the adjustable dumbbells...

[@hybridresistance]

@@michaelkulman7095 I pinned a comment mentioning that on my other pair of adjustable dumbbells they work and I would assume on others as well.

[@DekkarMTBtl]

What a coincidence, I was looking at the IM dumbbells and commented on your video about those. I then got curious about this attachment and you just uploaded a video on it. I'm thinking about picking this up as well. It definitely seems a bit expensive for what it is, especially compared to stuff on Amazon, but at least it's a quality product from a known brand. Another thing that makes the cost a bit easier to stomach is the fact you can use the IM dumbbells with it, I don't currently have any weight plates so I wouldn't have buy anything else to use the cable tower. Does anyone know if the the Ironmaster Black Friday code will stack with their package discounts? For everything in my cart currently I'm getting 10% off.

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks for watching. From what I've been hearing, they will be able to stack.

[@jmk.3943]

Nice but the price ... If the little seat was included in the Price, it will be ok 😉

[@hybridresistance]

I hear you.

[@balboa0621]

Black Friday 20 percent off. 32 percent off if you include the bench.

[@HughLeFitness]

Can you use rubber hex dumbbells to load as a weight stack?

[@dee1526]

I have this and use my rep hex rubber handle dumbells no problem

[@The_dyanteshow]

I personally feel that $600 for this add on tower, because that’s what it is and add on, is absolutely outrageous. I don’t believe this should cost anymore than $300. It’s just medal and pulleys. Everything that actually makes this functional you also have to buy. So after you pay $600 you gonna have to put out close to $1000 total to even use it. That’s crazy to me. I know to many this may just sound like a complaint but i believe it’s something that need to be stated by the consumer so that these companies stop over pricing this stuff.

[@hybridresistance]

@@The_dyanteshow totally hear what you’re saying. Some of it I think is the nature of the beast with gym equipment margins, not to mention shipping which is baked in with the “free shipping”.

[@altairtheeagle]

For the price, hell no.

[@powerplanthomegym]

What’s next Mike, the IM2000? 🫢

[@powerplanthomegym]

Great review Mike. This was on my list when I originally started my home gym that was in my living room with the dumbbells and superbench, ended up with the im2000 as I managed to move and get the garage gym going. I think if you’re very limited on space this is perfect, like a bedroom gym or some small space in the house. I absolutely love Ironmaster, their equipment is so well thought out for the home gym environment whilst not skimping on quality or how heavy duty their products are. Can’t wait to see what they come up with next, heard there’s a few things in the works 😁

[@hybridresistance]

I got to keep you guys in suspense....But one way or another Ironmaster got my money this year.

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks brother. I think you nailed it right there. You have a solid set up and look to your gym.

[@powerplanthomegym]

@@hybridresistance great investment brother! 👊🏻

[@powerplanthomegym]

@@hybridresistancethanks man, I appreciate it. Had to be clever with what I’ve got in there being only a small single car garage but absolutely love my set up I must say, I feel very fortunate.