Turn any Power Rack into a Smith Machine!!! - SYL Fitness Rack Trolley System!!!

[@HomeGymHacksandReviews]

Nice job highlighting the versatility of these trolleys. They look pretty smooth.

[@gyberic]

I've been thinking of buying a separate smith / functional trainer for months and your video totally changed my mind. Gonna save so much space in my relatively small garage gym by putting these on my rack. Thanks man!

[@matthewtrinh4872]

Wow. Great videos. I will definitely look at this to extend the possibilities of my rack without the need of an additional rack! Only regret is not having this decades ago.

[@gregpeterburs4155]

I have this set with hooks , I love this set up , works very smoothly.

[@HughLeFitness]

Glad it worked out for you! Thanks for watching!

[@kidbrown2010]

It looks like it wobbles a little side to side. How close to an actual Smith does it feel? Great demonstration btw!

[@HughLeFitness]

It's close but not 100% commercial quality feel. They had to custom cut the trolleys to fit my 2.5" x 2.5" rack so the tolerances are a little loose. The ones on their website dedicated 2x2, 2x3, 3x3 should fit more snug. Thanks for watching!

[@PixilEyes]

Dang, I really wanted this, but without the hooks it makes it a bust. :(

[@maggiekay7426]

I saw a video where the latch hook fit in the middle of the trolley so you could rerack it at any hole, is there a reason you couldn’t?

[@HughLeFitness]

I don’t have holes in the side of my rack

[@Tuga777]

​@HughLeFitness I believe you misunderstood what the gentleman was asking. He's asking if there was a reason you didn't use the center holes on the front of your post to rack the weight.

[@ethanmetcalfe6345]

Yeah any reason why you would not/could not mount the latch hook in the middle of the trolley system and utilize each hole on your rack as the safety system?

[@HughLeFitness]

@@ethanmetcalfe6345 I thought about that. I actually tried but the latch hooks were actually a tad too big and my power rack 5/8” holes were too small.

[@ethanmetcalfe6345]

Got mine in and I absolutely love it, smith machine in a home gym. Mine works flawlessly with the 1 inch holes and latch hooks. Do you know how much each trolley weighs?

[@MrFaiton]

Bur you cannot move the pulley up & down to change the line of force. It can be only upper or lower force lines.

[@russellborrego1689]

Will that swiss bar you have in the background fit? Asking because its 2 inch tube the whole way and doesmt narrow like a traditional Olympic bar where the gnurling usually goes. I have a swiss bar in a similar style, thats why i ask. Great video, thanks!

[@HughLeFitness]

@@russellborrego1689 unfortunately won’t fit

[@russellborrego1689]

@@HughLeFitness thank you

[@JosvanPM]

I want this!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@HughLeFitness]

I bet! Thanks for watching!

[@jonusjanussonsr.4946]

Do you ever use the trolleys to do press exercises with the 25mm tubes?are they smooth or do they tilt heavily to the side?

[@HughLeFitness]

It works but not the smoothest. Thanks for watching!

[@javierbatista1201]

Buenas tardes donde comprar los adaptadores para las poleas

[@hybridresistance]

How are still liking these? I'm also wondering if my FT cables running down the rack may get in the way of the trolley?

[@HughLeFitness]

@@hybridresistance it might if your FT has cables along the upright that you cannot hide aside. The trolleys are a bit bulky and require some space going up and down the upright.

[@hybridresistance]

@@HughLeFitness I'm still on the fence with these brother. I see they no longer have the hook lock because of the patent. I'm sure there's some work arounds but figure a simple pin might suffice for just setting in a lower position. I also do like that this is smaller and think it might better on my force usa x15 rack with the cabling. You got any comments about this, it would be much appreciated.

[@HughLeFitness]

@@hybridresistance No pressure to buy my brother. Your best bet is probably bulletproof fitness. I'm surprised more companies don't have a smith machine attachment yet. It would sell like hotcakes.

[@holo7120]

how do you do low cable on these? can you make a video on that

[@jaronmaxwell7809]

I don't think they send the latch hooks anymore, where can I find those? Because if I can't find safety hooks to convert to a smith machine than it's pretty much cheaper to purchase a smith machine rack attachment.

[@HughLeFitness]

Try bulletproof fitness and search for latch hooks.

[@jaronmaxwell7809]

@@HughLeFitness yeah I tried that, I think they only sell the j hooks as a complete package with the vts lite

[@jaronmaxwell7809]

@@HughLeFitness Just looked into just purchasing the hooks off bulletproof and they will only sell the safety hooks for valid VTS lite purchasers. This makes the SYL fitness trolley pointless to use if there is no safety hooks

[@HughLeFitness]

@@jaronmaxwell7809 Sorry to hear bro. I haven't tried myself but I heard Mad Spotters might work. There's another review on KZbin of Syl Fitness but also using those Mad Spotters as hooks.

[@Naresh-w8t]

Can you do lat pull down with this?

[@HughLeFitness]

Yes with the pulleys and cables and a simpler set up. Check out my youtube short: kzbin.infox-FB2LLOovA

[@Naresh-w8t]

@@HughLeFitness that's cool man!

[@jacobmaldonado2821]

Does anyone know where i can get latch hooks similar to these?

[@gregpeterburs4155]

Why did they stop sellers the hooks in the US . I’ve not had any problems with them 🤔

[@HughLeFitness]

Lucky you picked it up early. Apparently there were some patent issues to the US. Shipping to other countries were ok. SYL Fitness is working on creating something similar!

[@gregpeterburs4155]

@@HughLeFitness They make so many different versions of these trolleys here , but they are way overpriced, the Syl seem to have the same quality as the others , there well made 👍

[@dannycarden8401]

For the hooks, and and latch pins do you they them for 1 inch holes?

[@HughLeFitness]

Yes they do! When ordering, be sure to email them your rack 2x2, 2x3, 3x3 or anything in between and hold size 5/8 or 1 inch. If you have holes on the sides of your rack great! If you don't you'll have to get what I got in the video! It works for both 5/8 and 1 inch. Thanks for your support!

[@dannycarden8401]

Thank you!

[@HughLeFitness]

@@kevanriese6499 Are you talking about the same latch hooks in my video? I just checked the site and can see it there. If not, I can reach out to them to find out. They are very flexible and I’m sure they’ll work something out for you.

[@MurphGymExperiment]

It says just 1” holes on their website but no concerns? Maybe just need some 5/8” hitch pins instead?

[@HughLeFitness]

@@MurphGymExperiment Yes! 5/8" hitch pins work!

[@myisha7833]

Can this be used for glute kickbacks?

[@HughLeFitness]

It could be if you mount the pulley at the bottom of your power rack. Thanks for watching!

[@maykz2127]

is this loud? how about negative stage? does it loose or keep resistance during negative stage?

[@HughLeFitness]

@@maykz2127 it’s not loud at all. You’re basically lifting a barbell in a fixed path so the resistance is constant throughout.

[@maykz2127]

Will you demonstrate the level of sound it makes? It is a very important parameter

[@HughLeFitness]

@@maykz2127 hope this helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIuafJqam7ZsgtUsi=xfysrMyvbjm0Htoq

[@maykz2127]

@@HughLeFitness Thanks. Quite a sound. I think it is not good to use it at night in the apartment. You can wake up family or the neighbors. What would you think?

[@HughLeFitness]

@@maykz2127 apartment definitely not. I think almost anything would produce a noise.

[@dannycarden8401]

Hooks are not available in the U.S

[@HughLeFitness]

You're correct, unfortunately not. The trolleys are still great if you want to use them independently similar to a functional trainer for triceps work etc. Thanks for your support!

[@dannycarden8401]

Unfortunately I I was hoping to use more towards a Smith machine thanks though!!

[@HughLeFitness]

@@dannycarden8401 no problem. Will let you know if they update their catalogue.

[@MurphGymExperiment]

I have a sketchy idea… I wonder if mad spotter hooks could be attached to the barbell to create the same effect. They’re rated for 250lbs/hook

[@HughLeFitness]

@@MurphGymExperiment Great idea! Do try and let me know! I was also thinking figure 8 straps but not sure how to make them stiffer.

[@burnsm2012]

What’s the weight limit can this handle 305?

[@HughLeFitness]

The smith machine around 400 lbs

[@Dekayeadventureworkout]

Best🎉

[@HughLeFitness]

Thanks!

[@mpkeller]

do you know if this is still available?

[@HughLeFitness]

Yes it is! Go to Syl Fitness dot com to order. Thanks for your support!

[@mpkeller]

@@HughLeFitness thanks for the reply. seems like their site has been down for maintenance for a couple of weeks.

[@agnes6741]

Hello Sir, our website will be restored today.

[@strwberipunkin]

It looks flimsy.