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[@HeavyMetalMerchant1]

Great review Coop! I picked up an Ironmaster IM2000 of marketplace and then pimped it out with nearly every attachment and I am glad I did, the good folks at Ironmaster even helped me out with spare parts when I reached out to them, the photos don't do it justice, this machine is actually very solid, functionaly built not overbuilt, 11 gauge steel and the more you use it the more you realise how well thought out this design is from the single very hefty back post freeing up space and adding functionality to the 4 tier plate storage that doesn't interfere with the function like on a 4 post power rack to the small footprint, not having to bolt it down. Having trained for 20 years and worked in gyms it is fair to say this is probably the smoothest Smith bar I have ever used, it is almost perfect for a home gym as it is very quiet so you can train early AM without waking the house up. There is an optional low row footplate (isn't everything an add-on with Ironmaster) that gives you a greater range of motion and also a docking support turning it into a cable curl machine with the preacher pad accessory and the pump you will get has to be experienced to be believed (these attachments also work with the Ironmaster stand-alone lat tower as well). You used to see earlier iterations of this machine advertised in bodybuilding magazines back in the day. So if you are looking for a half rack, belt squat, smith machine, low row, pull-down, vertical leg press, machine curl, pec dec etc to add to your home gym I think you will be impressed with how well it actually functions if not by the price and aesthetics although having one of these bad boys parked in your garage will scream old school pumping iron!

[@balboa0621]

Whoa! I thought you would never do this one. Props to ironmasters. 40 years in the game and still out innovating everyone.

[@dumbdesigns4941]

This product is over 10 years old

[@balboa0621]

@dumbdesigns4941 and it is still more innovative than 90% of what comes to market

[@Somtric]

No, they are not. Not even close. Calm down fanboy. It clearly sucks ass.

[@lukebullen705]

​@Somtric it's not super high tier like what REP and Rogue are putting out but still good quality that can handle solid weight whilst not taking up much space. It's a great piece of kit

[@amfitness5598]

I bought my IM2000 8 years ago. Loved it got all the attachments with it there are tiers of packages that include the attachments etc. I had to sell it when I moved across the country. I loved it so daym much I bought it again in 2020. I have all the attachments except the belt squat thing. Yea it’s not ideal for everything but it’s small footprint and variety of set ups is a must for me. In combination with my powertec leverage gym I find that I can do 90% of the exercises I used to do in a commercial gym. I have the IM adjustable dumbbells as well. I love it so much and I’ll keep it as long as I’m working out at home.

[@goethert]

Ironmaster is a brand that truly stands out for its innovation, quality, and unique design. Unlike others that follow trends, Ironmaster creates original, thoughtfully engineered products. Every piece I’ve purchased, whether the bench, dumbbells, kettlebells, or lat bar, is built to last and perform. Their craftsmanship and attention to detail are unmatched.

[@powerplanthomegym]

Finally! I absolutely love my Ironmaster im2000. When you consider this particular version has been out since 2005, old versions going back to the late 70’s early 80’s it’s pretty incredible. So ahead of its time and still such a unique, versatile machine.

[@67bruster]

I’m a proud IM owner starting with the Im500 to the im2000. You can do so much. I would say the only thing I wish they would put in the next product or upgrades should be a functional trainer using the existing lifting bar or weight horns. I thought this would happen for many years but I have not seen anything yet…. It is for this reason I think it could be disruptive. I have all of their attachments including the bench, dumbbells etc. it is truly the best self spotting system out there. The side rails are proprietary hole pattern so you are delegated to using the IM ecosystem which still is very good…there is pull downs all types, preacher, self spotting, leg press, dips, belt squat, land mine, bands, pec deck, calf raise, leg curls/ bench etc, pull ups, all row variations, free bar , presses-all, shoulder press- all, etc

[@markmontalbano3198]

Customer service is amazing! I owned one for 15 years and used it almost every day. Sold it due to shoulder problems. Great machine!

[@balboa0621]

Note: there is actually a foot plate you can buy. It isnt diamond plated, but it exists.

[@roundsmail]

Yes. I have it and use it twice a week and love it.

[@DoritosResidue]

Yep I have it. But I do tend have the IM2000 anymore , I have the cable tower so I use it for that

[@viceamiralyamakaji5847]

what I love with IronMaster is that's available in France, unlike so many US super cool company. We also have homegym in France, thanks IronMaster, I love my Quick Lock Dumbell

[@kuroshirosensei]

Rep Fitness à un store Européen depuis quelques mois et tu peux te faire livrer en France. Tout n’est pas dispo genre tu peux commander un Ares et pas un Ares 2.0 mais il est marqué comme arrivant bientôt 🤞

[@viceamiralyamakaji5847]

@ merci, je ne savais pas, je vais aller voir tout ça 👍🏽

[@LB-uw1lk]

Pareil, je me suis équipé avec reps y'a pas longtemps, au top 👌🏻

[@roundsmail]

I love my IM 2000. I got it off of FB marketplace and I have since added the leg press plate and belt squat attachment. This makes getting a great all around leg workout easy and fun. I also have the super bench with leg developer. Awesome product and totally worth it.

[@davidstephenson3615]

40 years+ in the gym, it is so refreshing to see something so new and innovative. Stimulates the mind! Makes me feel young. Damn, what a clever setup.

[@davidstephenson3615]

Oh and also, damn their marketing must suck for me to have never seen this!

[@5metoo]

I have an IM1000 I bought 30 years ago and I still love it. It has native 2" everything. I swapped out the plastic pulleys for aluminum ones last year. From the specs the IM2000 looks to be about 6" deeper. In a small space every bit counts, and I have a cardio machine in the same spare bedroom. The IM1000 had an available low row attachment, but it was cumbersome so I never bought it. The other thing is the IM1000 bench is much less versatile than super bench since it attaches to the IM spine, but it is sturdy and compact and all I need. I suspect but don't know for sure that the IM2000 belt squat attachment could be adapted to the IM1000.

[@WiecznieNieNasycony]

Iron Master is still on one of best))) after all this year's best bench, small, light, compact with good attachments best fast adjustable dumbbells that feel like real dumbbells

[@Alan-Roberts-g]

MASTERS OF IRON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AlexanderRodriguez-lm1qw]

Cool to see you reviewing some older products as well

[@JustLilGecko]

This is such a simple idea, it's genius!

[@MINDBODYSOLE.G]

I own iron masters bench pro and dumbbells up to 90 lbs. absolutely love them

[@georgerafa5041]

I love ironmaster. I have a set of their dumbbells, extra weights and the extended collars, their now discontinued fat grips, their bench, and in the past i had their lat tower and the accessory tree with almost every accessory for the bench. I did end up getting rid of the lat tower and most of the accessories due to constant moves and limited space since I'm a Soldier. But damn if i had my original basement again I'd absolutely go all out with Ironmaster products all over again.

[@hybridresistance]

A fair and solid review

[@jimcummins975]

I picked this up just prior to lockdown for around $1300. I've been adding all the attachments over time. My big knock is that IronMaster does seem to nickel and dime you on things you'd think should come standard. From a bodybuilding standpoint, and especially with limited space, you really can't go wrong with the IronMaster ecosystem. The IM2000, Super Bench, their adjustable dumbbells, and some attachments and there's hardly a body building movement you can't do. Then you combine the j-cups with the spotter arms giving you the ability to do barbell movements, it's really the best of both worlds. The leg press footplate isn't that bad either, if you consider for around $100 you also can have an inverted leg press. I also got the belt squat under $100 at an intro price. It's surprising how many different movements you can have in such a small space, their attachments are really well thought out. The only downfall is that if this is your only machine it will take some time switching between exercises, and only one person at a time can use it.

[@tacticalveterinarian]

Whoa! Never thought I would see the Ironmaster 2000 on here! IM is old school precovid home gym equipment. No hype or marketing needed. What's next, Powertec products?! 🤣

[@AngelPuntero]

It would be amazing if they reviewed powertec tbh! More realistic for many home gyms than some of the stuff reviewed here

[@Vault_Metal]

I second the Powertec sentiment! Luckily, I'm happy with my lat pulldown from them, but the amount of information online is very low compared to the big players, right now.

[@Mrwatson185]

Iron master has my respect for sure. They are a good company, wish they would market themselves better.

[@stevenm.hollis4429]

It is about time. This thing is been on the market for a while and it is awesome.

[@nullfield1126]

I swear IronMaster have some of the best designs around. Their Bench, adjustable dumbbells, and now this?

[@aynrandfan7454]

I have the im2000 with most of the add ons, the super bench v2 pro, along with the original pepin 20-120s and the bowflex adjuastable 20-120s barbell …pretty simple setup in my 100 sft spare room downstairs

[@Davidtresmoore]

Ironmaster baby!! Excited to watch, their DB’s are on my list, absolutely love my Super Bench and accessories with it

[@ImmortalChaos]

I have an IM Super Bench and a few accessories for it. Very happy.

[@yobuddi]

Looks like a really great option. Hopefully Ironmaster will take your suggestions to heart and make some changes.

[@GainzB4Gamez]

1:58 lmfaooo is a straight violation bro. Didn’t have to zoom in on the coffee toofs

[@JohnSmith-jg4rq]

I've been waiting for this review for a long time. I hope you'll look at doing a review of the Powertec equipment as well.

[@11_of_Spades]

Finally!!!!!!!!!! We were starting to think you had a grudge on the IM2000. FYI: The Smith is AMAZING on this machine. I previously had an IM2000 and an Inspire Ft1. I sold both to get a PR5000 Rack with lat pulldown and dual VTS Lite smith. I deeply miss the Ironmaster smith. The VTS lite is not even half as good as the IM2000.

[@GarageGymReviews]

It really surprised me. Photos online don't do it justice. - Coop

[@srhenderson]

@@GarageGymReviews vts review?

[@jamestonbellajo]

They’ve bumped the price up a lot over the last few years. Another channel reviewed it in 2021 and I believe it was $500 cheaper. Also, I know it was called out that it’s imported but it’s important to point out that Ironmaster makes all its products in Taiwan and not China. There are higher labor standards there so they can’t price as cheaply as Chinese products. Their economies of scale are not as strong as other mainstay home gym players either. Lastly, in most states, you won’t have to pay sales tax, so that’s essentially a 7-10% discount and of course, shipping is “free”.

[@gregorycocco9043]

I saw that when I bought the im2000 on Black Friday. Why is there no sales tax?

[@jamestonbellajo]

@@gregorycocco9043I think it’s due to a combination of state laws, how companies like Ironmaster interpret those laws for their operations and whatever business they may do locally in their area, which is Washington state.

[@chrisleonard6004]

Great review and love the channel. I have this and the bench. I love them! Amazing engineering and an excellent footprint for a home gym, especially compared to the other monsters on the market. Honestly, an amazing value in my book. I wish them would sell jammer arms and then I would be in heaven!

[@lbg0522]

Background music on this was not lost on me. Well played

[@firefoxcobra1234]

I’ve been waiting on this review for years!!

[@taimaishu99]

Lots of cool ideas here, crazy that according to the comments it's been around for years I feel like the placement of the pull-up and cable could allow a reasonable assisted pull-up setup which is pretty rare. Lever gym in depth review is definitely worth a look

[@T-Ronnen]

Idk why, but the “there’s a lot of special stuff going on here” cracked me up hard.

[@royramdas7298]

best time to purchase is on Black Friday they make great products

[@user-ue4he3li8b]

love teh stache, "once you Coop, you won't stoop!"

[@elfingord2189]

What are cheaper alternatives with a similar footprint?

[@henryquinones1912]

🤯That's pretty genius and unique. They sure did priced themselves out.

[@Heath3250]

It looks cheap and small because the other companies make their racks so overbuilt you could park a semis truck on them. Which is useless but it’s marketed at essential and people buy it. What else could you buy at this price point for this quality?

[@mchalky6133]

I'm really digging that Ball & Buck Luminox. Nice👌

[@BillPairaktaridis]

Hey, Coop! Are you planning on reviewing the Force USA C10 all-in-one?

[@tonygillahan]

I did a first impressions video on it if you're interested!

[@jimmyG21645]

Thank you for this review I WAS strongly considering this for our home gym we are building but was on the fence due to the price and overall look. This video helped make up my mind and will probably go a different route unless price drops or they add in the accessories for the 1800

[@amazingwil]

Dang, I remember asking for this review about 4 years ago. Finally got around to it.

[@MrSzymonurai]

Bought mine used. I love it.

[@andrewzach1921]

Seems like a good bit of kit

[@soulvids]

ABOUT TIME!

[@cincymavshq5393]

I got the bench and dumbbells and love them so much. I thought about getting the IM 2000 but didn’t think it was worth it at that price point. If it was a lot cheaper I would have considered it for sure it looks like a good product

[@DoritosResidue]

I had this, but sold it during covid and got the forceusa monster g6. I gotta say the IM2000 is heavier duty than the g6. The gauge steel they use is much thicker. So without the g6 having the weight stacks, The IM2000 would actually be more heavy because of the thicker steel . It does have an out dated design, no all in one functional trainer . No numbered up-rights. I will say Ironmasters customer service is miles ahead of forceusa. Even one of the best in the USA

[@JayWerx]

At this price point you can build a Rep rack with the lat pull down. This looks Amazonish.

[@Actress_Monica_Biel]

Absolutely love the creativity behind the IM2000! 🚀 It’s definitely one of those hidden gems that deserves more attention. What’s your favorite feature about it?

[@gregorycocco9043]

Bought it for 1200 on their Black Friday sale. And I don’t think there’s actually anything else on the market that has this small of a footprint. Which is why I got it.

[@ArsalanShaikh-q9g]

Crazy all these opportunities coming out lately.. me and my friends are all in on Qardun now

[@stdsxf11]

I bet the adjustable dumbbell plates fit on the standard plate rack. A lot of their accessories appear to be interchangeable.

[@GarageGymReviews]

On the way, actually!

[@MichaelTraynorCircus]

Not saying it is right. But the reason 1" is standard on everything Ironmaster is because, as you said, it was originally designed as an ecosystem, to be used with the plates that come with the dumbells.

[@robjones2655]

I hate that I love that I hate that I love Ironmaster.

[@user-ki7yq6rn1o]

Force USA c10 sliding bench. I want a review specifically on the sliding bench

[@tonygillahan]

If you're interested, I've done a first impressions video on the C10, with the sliding bench pros and cons.

[@gymsharpchannel]

genius 💪

[@jbone3203]

Snode just came out with a new adjustable bench with built in cable cross overs - please review

[@TurboGuy979]

I love my IM2000! 90% of my gear is IM.

[@royramdas7298]

GREAT REVIEW COOP.

[@mikejensen1473]

Nice! Please review the TYTAX Mx!

[@dominiclavigne3419]

Nice review! But half the time I was listening to the Megaman-style background music 😅

[@SBavailablehandle]

At $1800+ it can't look that tacky and yet comes with so little. They cut corners in some really weird places.

[@fortressofswolitude]

I love their dumbells so I watched. I bought a used Powertec Levergym. Seems to do all I see here.

[@4gates4]

who are the better option competitors?

[@wildthrows]

My guess is they are using the standard plates so you can use the plates from their adjustable dumbbells.

[@NukSooAL]

Bought a super bench off fb marketplace in perfect condition with dip crouch and leg curl attachments for 60$ guy just wanted to get rid of it asap

[@JoeyLisano]

6:47 The 1" sleeve should also make it compatible with their adjustable dumbbell plates.

[@obedvilleda-je9bc]

Hey coop! You should review the major fitness drone 1 rack it’s a great budget rack!

[@seth2218]

Great deal on Black Friday sales when they let you bundle their discounts. Pretty sure I got this, a lot of accessories, barbell and weights, etc. for 33% off

[@Leveleup543]

Ironmaster finally realizing they need to pay these influencers if they want to get more exposure and stay competitive.

[@martinelliott6004]

Looking at the plate storage at the back, assuming you can only use bumper plates on the bottom two bars? (Gaps seem to reduce as you go up??)

[@barry9221]

I love my iron master bench and dumbbells. Only reason I haven’t bought this is because they don’t have functional trainer capabilities.

[@coolcatrich]

Can you review the Titan Fitness plate loaded assisted dip and pull-up machine? 1,000ish. Assisted pull up and dips are usually commercial grade equipment, the titan fitness one looks pretty sweet for the price. There isn't a single review out on it.

[@jasonluckett2263]

I had one for a few years, and only sold it because I moved. It was very sturdy and very useful, especially when I added the optional j-cups.

[@SScharfie]

That thing looks incredible! 2500$ for the full experience is really expensive but 1000$ is just out of touch. 1500$ to 1800$ would seem reasonable in my opinion.

[@SeanFarrell1]

Get an Ares 1.0 while still available, for like $1800. Also, the mustache has that one wild hair that is driving me insane.

[@EDDO478]

Alright this is pretty cool

[@stevenparisi]

Thanks Coop. Question for you all: True or False: a one-car sized garage gym has to have a folding rack in order to save on space?

[@GarageGymReviews]

Def not. Just get an all in one rack and you save space because you have so much packed in one spot. - Coop

[@Polentaccio]

I considered this unit but for the price, the loading up the pulldown is a bit underwhelming. It's a cool unit but the attachments too, definitely add up. A bit steep for what some of them are.

[@josegallegos126]

Left field question, what kind of shirt you rocking Coop!?

[@jamestonbellajo]

Hedley & Bennett Chef Tee in miso

[@JJFN-zm3ky]

What’s your opinion on kensui or yes4all dumbbell sets? I’m debating between those two but might go for kensui.

[@KeterMalkuth]

Not GGR; generally coop recommends adjustable dumbbells over fixed for most people. Yes4all is going to be much lower quality than kensui in general. If you want to go with adjustable dumbbells, coop did a video going over basically every decent option on the market, including both the kensui handle and the generic handles that yes4all uses. I'd recommend watching that video before making a purchase, and to avoid fixed dumbbells unless you know for a fact you want and need a fixed set

[@kevinmclaughlin4638]

In case you missed it, Hybrid Resistance reviewed Kensui with Yes4All plates vs Ironmaster dumbbells, and then did a follow up simply reviewing Yes4All with spinlocks. Very helpful reviews. (I have the Ironmaster Quick-Lock Dumbbells and the IM kettlebell handle, myself.)

[@JohnScofieldPankhurst]

“There’s really nothing else like this BECAUSE it can be used as a squat rack…..”

[@UrbaneHobbit]

This machine was originally designed and built by Tony Stark to stay in shape while he was in the cave working on the Mark I

[@NISHU-74-z2s]

Qardun is going to absolutely blow up

[@fatboitino2]

I would have been bought this if they advertised you can use standard plates. Dang

[@mitch76]

Love mines. I got mine used for $200.

[@mexinumba1]

When I was watching coop do lat pull downs on the floor I felt like that hook could bend or slide off and hit him in the shins, maybe I’m being paranoid but it could happen?

[@powerplanthomegym]

Had mine nearly 3 years, it locks in securely and not one issue

[@nathanrobinson3302]

Can anyone tell me if the red paint used by Rogue and Prime matches? I am ordering the Prime shorty bench for my red Rogue rack and would like to get it in red if the colors match. If not I will go with black.

[@takua_tv]

I really thought this was going to be significantly cheaper given the type of stuff that's out today.

[@HeadCannonPrime]

Looks cool but I don't like squatting on a smith machine (or anything that traps the bar in a fixed travel path). I like my free weights to be free and my machines to be locked in. Just personal preference.

[@zacharypower3292]

If they ever make an im3000 hopefully they'll integrate a selectorized stack.

[@jtam222]

I think they use standard weight plate holders so you can use the IM dumbbell plates. If you had bought into their IM dumbbells, you wouldn’t have to spend another couple hundred dollars on Olympic plates. Otherwise, agree it seems too expensive and incompatible with the rest of the industry

[@KeterMalkuth]

That's reasonable and all... But the system works off the smith machine. Which takes 2" plates. So, frankly, I don't really understand that

[@powerplanthomegym]

@@KeterMalkuththe smith bar is 1” with sleeve adapters to make it 2” as shown

[@FlyingFox86]

Clever design, but quite pricey, at least here in Europe. About 400 euro more expensive than an ATX smith machine including a plate loaded pulley. And only 200 euro less than the version with a 115 kg weight stack.

[@DaveSchneider7]

That’s exactly my thought on the IM2000: genius ideas on how to reuse the same components for more versatility, but absolutely none of it translates to a lower price for the consumer. The rack is cool, though looks outdated. The price tag is an absolute head scratcher, and is literally the single reason I didn’t buy it when I built my gym

[@GarageGymReviews]

The price kills it. At a budget price point, it would sell like hotcakes. - Coop

[@zacharypower3292]

I was in the same boat. In Canada, this thing with a superbench pro is almost $4k CAD, vs. a Powertec Levergym (bench included) which is right around $2k CAD. And you don't have to sit on the floor for lat pulls!

[@powerplanthomegym]

Personally I don’t think it’s crazy expensive, and the versatility of the im2000 for its footprint is still pretty unrivalled. People seem to forget this is 11 gauge machine and a smith bar rated to 1000lbs.

[@DaveSchneider7]

@@powerplanthomegym people don’t “forget” that it’s 11-gauge steel, they compare to to competing options on the market and see it’s overpriced for what it is. Smith machine rack combos are no longer hard to find, and they’re cheaper than the IM2000 - €1700 here in Europe and doesn’t even come with a chin-up bar or jcups! For less money than the IM+accessories you can get ATX’s cable cross rack with a built in smith machine, dual weight stack cable crossover, and built in storage shelving - also in 11-gauge steel. The IM2000 isn’t bad, the IM2000’s price is bad

[@powerplanthomegym]

@ @ when I bought the IM2000 nearly 3 years ago it was just over 1400 on one of their sale days, which I admit is a much better price. I still don’t think the 1800 is bad for what you are getting. People keep saying “compared to competitors” show me one machine as good, versatile and heavy duty as the im2000, nothings been mentioned. I looked at ATX and the cheapest I could find that you’re referring too is the gmx but that’s 2800, that’s their entry level all in one system with inferior smith bar and leg press function, also doesn’t have belt squat attachment either. You’re looking at good amount of money for something comparable but with DAP added imo. The high and low pulleys on the im2000 cover all basis really. I have heard they are doing a im3000 with a DAP so that’ll be interesting how they price that compared to what’s available on the market.

[@calebtapp7790]

coop looks like hes put on some muscle or has a quad pump in this

[@vanjarisandeep3490]

$Qardun is going to be integrated in Amazon this week and probably Walmart by next month

[@airgordo4]

Considering you’re going to pay $1,000+ for a smith machine attachment I think getting this entire thing down to $1,000 isn’t all that realistic. Would be nice if the $1,800 included everything though. Or starting price was closer to $1,500 or something.