Man! You flew through this! This needed to be twice as long with more demos!

@hnsnsnevil

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! Felt more like a round up of what's out there and thoughts on them, mix of hands on and just video reactions rather then a review, one of the recommended products isn't even out yet and the Athena seems coops not ever had hands on it but still recommend it. Wish this had been either a separate video for each category or a much longer video where actually hands on testing was done with each product similar to how they do round ups with other categories. I think it was a great idea but sort came out half baked, and not up to the channels usual review standard, at least that's how it came across in the video. Sorry for the tough words love you coop

@richardkelly1367

Жыл бұрын

My sentiments exactly - really wanted to see some demos...

@chrystalll1011

Жыл бұрын

Agree 100%. I was excited for this video, but I left it feeling confused and overwhelmed. It needed more of the "why" behind the recommendations.

@albertfischer8804

Жыл бұрын

A lot of demos at the top end plate loaded and then it just went "south" from there.

@justinmarcella6357

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! make a 5hour video that covers every aspect of every machine in the world!

You out did yourself this time Coop! Love this channel.

I bought that Xmark about 7-8 yrs ago and have used almost every day since with zero issues, never had a cable or pulley failure. Some of it’s competitors are much narrower which to me is not good for flys, It’s also wide enough and steady enough that it doesn’t need to be bolted down like some of those other ones you showed. I also figured out how to build a wooden platform that allows me to use both stacks for belt squats. It’s been an awesome machine! My advice is to buy something that is easy to transition from each exercise to the next. Can’t believe how expensive the all are now!

Coop!! Your videos are always very informative. When can we see a video for the Centr 1 Home Gym Functional Trainer?!?

Nice! Love your videos man, great content and energy.

great video Coop! please do one for lat pull downs.

Awesome review of so many really nice functional trainers. I would not shy away from a single stack. You can do so much with it. With functional trainers you may have to be more creative with your positioning, because not all exercises can be done on it. That said, it is so much easier, convenient and time saving to move a pin rather than the weight.

Excellent! I’ve been waiting for this video.

GREAT VIDEO! Thank You very much for taking the time to do this video. One question about REP Fitness, do they make a Smith Machine? Hope and Pray all is well in your neck of the woods.

Thanks Coop and crew for all you do🏋

@GarageGymReviews

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! - Coop

Great content. Hopefully we make the cut on your next Funtional Trainer review. Thank you for educating our community.

I have 2 of the Titan plate loaded towers. I bought them early-pandemic for maybe $180ish a piece which feels pretty great right now. I do so much with them almost every workout. I would of course love to have selectorized stacks, but for 1/5 the price I am very happy with them.

@douglaslarsen6521

6 ай бұрын

Will you review the re-engineered Titan Nemesis functional trainer?

Awesome video, I wish you would've also reviewed the x9 hybrid bodyforc and the oxefit

Great video, Dog. You should have mentioned Stray Dog Strength functional trainer. It is a great functional trainer that can also be used as a squat rack too, does not take up a lot of space, and you can add many great attachments to it too. AND you can choose from many colors too, which is something that not a lot of companies offer on their functional trainers. I figure if I am going to spend a lot of money on one I should be able to get my favorite color too. :D I plan on getting one next year and adding dumbell shelf attachments in between them. You should do a video on this functional trainer someday.

Bought the inspire fitness sf3 through costco and love it so far! I was a little indifferent on the smith machine functionality but find myself using it every workout for a few moves.

@nedhutchcroft2197

4 ай бұрын

I am interested in this functional trainer! what exercises have you found work really well on the smith machine? Thanks!

Bought the Inspire FTX earlier this year from Costco when it was on sale for $1100 in July. Very happy with it thus far and assembly was pretty easy.

@Matt34677

Жыл бұрын

Yep I've taken mine apart a few times to move around the house and I can do it fairly quickly now. Just sliding the plates on and off is what takes the longest and that's not too bad.

@TanLe-dx6uw

Жыл бұрын

My local Costco has it for $500 at some point.

@keithk2649

3 ай бұрын

How heavy is it when maxed out? For tricep extensions do you find it pretty heavy when maxed out?

@jordandobbs6772

3 ай бұрын

@@keithk2649 the manual says it’s 82.5 lbs per side so 165 total but imo it feels heavier

Great review! Would be interested in your take on the Ironmaster IM2000 machine for the Smith machine category.

Hell yeah dude, this is exactly what I needed.

Coop, nice video. Very comprehensive. Two things though: (1) can you cover a summary of simple attachment options to racks with different types of resistance options and (2) cover the differences and similarities as well as integration of cables and resistance bands into training?

Great review as always! Coop, what is that rack in the background that’s holding your bars?

very informative, thank you!

The Bells of Steel single stack - the can be joined together with a chin up bar and used as a squat rack too. They have j-hooks and spotter arms and other accessories that fit on them

@DeusExMachina50

Жыл бұрын

Does it need to be bolted to the floor?

@realalbertan

Жыл бұрын

@@DeusExMachina50 wall mount is an option as is plate loaded

@DeusExMachina50

Жыл бұрын

@@realalbertan It would be nice if they sold stabilizer feet for the front.

Hey Coop, what do you think about Torque's new Anker 3? The slim design seems perfect for people who want to still park in their garage. Awesome video!

Just bought the SAVAGE SERIES FUNCTIONAL TRAINER POWER RACK COMBO. I haven't put in the time to rate it yet, but initial impressions is that its well built and with some attachments it will do the job of a few different machines in one. For the price and what you get, i think its worth taking a look.

Rogue CT-1x2 for the single stack needs to get a mention. It’s a beast and for space size to me it can’t be beat.

COOOOOOP!!! This chanel is THE gold standard for home gym equipment reviews and crossover training content. I would luv to see Hoist equipment thrown into the mix.

I’m looking at the Ares and the Athena now. Could you elaborate on why you like the Athena and a Lat pull-down Low Row over the Ares? When do you expect to put out your Athena review? Love your reviews, keep it up!!

Thanks for the review...I would love to see you review the Body Force X9...It is the most unique/revolutionary of all the functional trainer platforms...thank you!

Been waiting for this!

I bought a Parabody 425 serious steel setup in the mid to late 90’s. Still use it today. Looks new. I’ve replaced the rubber bands a few times. Did not get the leg press accessory but it has proven to be a solid piece of equipment for my diverse basement home gym. I think I paid about $1200 back then with delivery and installation.

Cooooop dis you forget about the brand new eleiko option to add stacks in their half rack 😮🎉🎉🎉 can’t wait to see how that one holds to the test. Thanks for your work

You should do a longer review of each of these categories.

Been waiting for this review

I have an Inspire FT2. I have to say that Lifefitness one looks very well built. The Inspire is probably one of the cheaper quality builds (I've used quite a few of these brands at gyms) but I really enjoy it, and I like the bench with the leg attachment.

We went kind of nuts and got the Ares. The cost stung a bit initially, but what a great piece of gear! So many cool things that can be done with it, and it makes our workouts more efficient.

@Beast_Mode_Jones

Жыл бұрын

What made you choose the ares instead of the athena

You should review tha jacked up functional trainer is no reviews on that brand yet. I am still not deciding between the jacked up and force usa g20. Love your work man keep it up

I’ve got a nautilus machine that’s over a decade old and this thing does absolutely everything. Only a couple hundred bucks nowadays too. I love it.

Great review Coup , I know you can't do them all , but what do you think of the Body Craft RFT ?

worth saying that the bells of steel has attachments has pull up bars and cross member attachments that can essentially make it into a single unit

Great reviews, looking to upgrade my home gym with a functional trainer...Could you review the Atlas AL-3059. It looks like a it could be a good machine. I was looking seriously at the Force USA G3 until I came across the Atlas... Thanks again for all your content!!

I think the Powertec Workbench Functional Trainer Deluxe would be worth checking out since it allows one to use their own weight plates. Would make it easier to use micro weights with it.

I have the older life fitness SM22 functional trainer and it has the adjustable ratio. Love the thing.

A functional trainer is next one my list for my garage gym

I have the latest rendition of the Free Motion Double Stack. It's awesome. I know it won't appeal to a lot of people but I would enjoy seeing a video on how you accessorized your free motion. Especially interested in seeing how you use the upright section that is bolted to the front. Thanks again for all the content!

@GarageGymReviews

Жыл бұрын

I need to do a video on that one. I use it a ton! - Coop

@northeastcorals

Жыл бұрын

@@GarageGymReviews Yes I saw this for the split second it was in the video & was like why has this man not shown me this already!!!

@Ematuresco

Жыл бұрын

@@GarageGymReviews hi at 3:30min how did you add that bulldog pad and hacks ? Could you show it in a vid?

@LosFerrer

Жыл бұрын

@garage gym reviews Please explain this hack!

Woooo, I was waiting for this one! I'd love to get your thoughts on the Inspire Fitness SF3 at Costco. It sounds like a stripped-down version of the FT2 (no lat pulldown + upper/lower pulleys), but is half the price at $2500 (and actually currently on sale for $2000). I know some people aren't a fan of how the smith works, but it seems like a reasonable tradeoff and otherwise incredible bang for the buck at that price point.

@Cristo12344

Жыл бұрын

Pulled the trigger on the SF3 from Costco. I, like you was looking into the FT2 which is offered thru Costco Next for $5100. Didn't want to drop $5k on it so I got the SF3 and if I ever feel that I need more weights or not satisfied with it I can always return and upgrade to the FT2. I would to tell you "just get the SF3" but can't since I still need to try it and explore its potential...just can't beat the $2k price.

This is what I've been waiting for

Coop, at the 9:20 mark in the video, you mention using the budget friendly trainers, like the Titan and Bells of Steel in a dual configuration. That is the scenario I want to achieve. My question is, how far apart should I install them?

Great video. Would love to see this same concept applied to lat pulldown/ low row cable towers.

There is also the Inspire SF3 functional trainer from Costco, this one comes with a smith machine and bench too :O pretty sweet deal for the price.

I have the bells of Steel plate loaded towers with the pulley upgrades and have attached them to my rack. Very smooth very functional. And at a decent price

I didn't see it in the comments, but may have missed it, but I ended up with the Body Solid GFT100 with the dual 310 lbs weight stacks. It falls in your mid-range, but it's smooth in motion and has a 2:1 ratio.

How about some reviews of home gym options for systems that incorporate multiple pulleys with a seated press/Leg extension/Leg curl. I personally have one as my home gym. In my opinion it has more options than just a standard "functional trainer". The seated press can be used for flat press, incline press, military press, flys, and rows.

Would love to see a review on Titan's updated Nemesis.

I'm satisfied whit my Inspire FTX, I buy it last winter, no issue and easy to used.

I did the ultra budget option with the dual Titan pulley towers. Had them before BoS came out with theirs. It was a great option. I would love to upgrade some day to dual stack by Rep or Titan down the road but not a priority at the moment.

@garretthohn

2 ай бұрын

As someone who owns both, how do you feel about the build quality of each. I was leaning towards BOS but I'm not thrilled with the 60mm upright situation. My existing squat rack is 2x2 with one inch holes which would match the titan tower neatly for accessories. Cheers.

Great Video. Would you do a review on Force USA G12? As its 1 of the most compact all in 1 trainer on the market. Thanks in anticipation for your kind attention.

Coop: How about the Precor FTS Glide or Keiser 3020? Too commercial? Seems to be space efficient enough for home gyms. Would love your thoughts.

I was looking at the BoS plate loaded single stack around Black Friday but there were no deals to be had. The Inspire FTX went on sale @ Costco for $1500 Canadian rubles (shipping included). Was a bit more than I wanted to spend, but I don't regret it. Love being able to switch weight with just moving a pin or two. The trainer comes with a few attachments: a couple D handles (sorry Coop, no knurling), a dip belt, tricep rope, and dual hook curl bar (passive knurling partially due to coating, same can be said for the pullup bar). None of them are top quality, but they're more than adequate for me and it's nice that they were all included. I honestly have no big plans on replacing any of them in the near future. The FTX package from Costco also comes with an adjustable bench that's super low to the ground, which may actually be of some benefit. The trainer's height is only 83", so if you want to use it for pulldowns you need to get pretty low to the ground. I'm 5'9" and still have to lean back a bit more than I'd prefer while using the bench to get full extension of my arms during pulldowns. Overall quite happy with the unit. Installation was pretty quick and easy and both me and my young son use it daily (he loves using the dip belt with both pulleys for weight assisted pullups). No complaints with the pulleys thus far. Thanks for all of the info you've provided and continue to provide regularly. Other than a few resistance bands, I had no gym equipment this time last year. Now I'm up a rack with various attachments, plates, bar, adj. dumbells, func. trainer, couple benches, bike, stall mats, etc, and I am down 1 garage bay.

I scored the Inspire FTX at Costco last year for $800. They had one or two left and had dropped the price. I use it almost every workout and it’s perfectly fine for home use.

@drayemerson5167

Жыл бұрын

FTX is underrated! Got one last year on sale at Costco for $1100 and I thought I got a steal

@southboundtraveler

Жыл бұрын

Agree, the FTX from Costco is great. As good as many commercial units Ive trained on in the past.

@shaunflynn555

Жыл бұрын

I love my FTX from Costco!

@user-mr9up4vt4j

8 ай бұрын

Love mine too. Exceptional value.

@tomm4328

7 ай бұрын

Been training in some of the best commercial gyms for the past 30 years. The Inspire FTX is top notch.

Hey coop I really Think the Savage Series Functional Trainer Power Rack Combo from fray fitness would blow your mind. Hope you do a review on it someday. Love your vids !!!

@jonsmith8584

Жыл бұрын

@@garagegymreviiews omg there’s no way this is a scam I’ll give you my social security number too

Coop french fitness wall mounted dual cable stack? Whatcha got for me any info? Keep up the good work!

Inspire SF3 from Costco is the best deal hands down. Added bells of steel gympin. Wish we had more videos on the SF3

Coop, would you recommend the REP FT3000 or is it a waste and might as well go 5000? My worry is it’s too small

I have the Torque Fitness F9. I don't see many review on it but I like that I can close it up into a corner. This is the same manufacturer that makes the Tank.

Would love to see some hacks for the Tonal, like using it for a Belt Squat machine.

Great video but this is all equipment that’s been out and has plenty of reviews. How about Bolt fitnesses’ Storm Warload rack/functional trainer, or the one fray makes?

What about your training makes a dual Athena and lat pulldown/low row the better option over an Ares? I'm deciding between the two options now. The only benefit I see is more space in the back of the rack over the Ares, meaning more creativity with a belt squat and pull-up bar.

Coop, what about the ultra high end Technogym Kinesis personal or the OxeFit XS1? Personally the XS1 looks very interesting.

I have a Hoist Fitness set up including the V4 elite with high low and leg press add-ons and love it. Comes in about mid price on this list.

You mentioned an update to the Rep FT5000, When can we expect it? Thanks

Life Fitness G7 is a nice option too!! A bit lighter on the stack weight but a very nice quality machine.

Would polishing smooth the groove the cable rides in on an aluminum pulley help prevent damage to the cable or lengthen the cables lifespan? I’m guess the machine marks in the pulley groove are eating into the cable sheathing over time

These are good options. I’ve found that a rogue y2 yoke with well placed large carabiners and resistance bands works amazing and you can do it all for very little money

@Kiyoshi128

10 ай бұрын

Can you send a link to a photo?

Force USA G3 deserves a mention. It’s their $2,000 option. Plate loaded functional trainer, smith machine, and rack that’s honestly the best value for the category in my opinion. I have it in my garage and it’s awesome. I don’t feel like I’m missing anything apart from stacks.

@ulrikvonliektenstein9907

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! Can’t believe it wasn’t mentioned

@carterhayes4624

Жыл бұрын

You also have to consider that a lot of people don’t already own weight plates which could make a plate loaded machine that much more expensive

I picked up the same free motion that you have right before the gyms shut down when covid hit for 2500.00 best decision ever.

Bells of Steel does the dual stack, and its a sqaut rack as well. It's amazing very happy with mine.

@OutSbrich

Жыл бұрын

Same love mine. They deserve to be in this video

Any issues with the Rep FT500 (or others) if youre over 6 feet tall? One of my concerns in shopping FTs is having the pulleys high enough

I did the 2 single stack plate loaded TF pulleys (version 2 back then) to simulate a cable crossover experience. not bad back then for total cost of around 400$.

There’s a unique dual-stack Torque Fitness functional trainer in your showroom that folds inwards to save space and looks like a tall cabinet that you should review. I already own it and think it’s pretty good but like seeing reviews of equipment I own. I think it’s a good apartment option for people who want to work out but want to keep the space looking tidy. I have that in my condo and the prime functional trainer in my garage in my house. They’re both good at what they’re intended for. Also, the Torque F9 has two horizontal adjustments that allow the columns to be 69” and 52” wide so tall and short people can do chest flyes. The narrow option also potentially allows some push movements with the included straight bar. Torque is the only functional trainer besides the prime/free motion/tuffstuff style functional trainers with the two large arms that allow horizontal adjustments.

@arkham5018

Жыл бұрын

Looking at one of marketplace now. How wide does it get? My hesitation with the Inspire is that it seems a bit narrow. Is the Torque you own narrow? How's the smoothness of it?

@ted6580

Жыл бұрын

@@arkham5018 forgot to mention, that’s the other great thing about the F9, it has a narrow and wide option for the width of the functional trainer because the cable columns have to move to allow it to open and close. No other functional trainer besides the Prime/TuffStuff/Free Motion style functional trainers with the two long arms allow horizontal adjustments. I actually wish they had made more holes so there would be more than two adjustments. Website shows the wide is 69.73” and the narrow is 52.13”. That’s for the outer edges of the machine though so the part where the cables protrude from might be an inch or two more narrow. I’m not at my condo so can’t measure myself. The torque is smooth enough for its purpose. The cables and columns thinner than my Prime but Prime of course is commercial and double the cost while Torque advertises this as light commercial. The whole unit rattles a bit compared to the prime because of this but it doesn’t affect anything. The arms of the Prime actually rattle a bit as well because of the adjustment holes, any tighter and it’d be hard to adjust. Both the prime and torque doesn’t come close to the smoothness of the ares that I tested at Rep headquarters last week probably because of the aluminum pulleys. Prime and Torque use plastics. But I don’t think that matters much simply because Prime and Torque offer unique features for my two setups that make Ares impossible. I got the torque to put it in the bedroom of my condo and literally would have no functional trainer if the Torque F9 didn’t exist because others are too wide and not aesthetically pleasing enough for a bedroom. I think there’s three main reasons to get it: 1) you are/have a short training partner so the narrow and wide option helps. 2) space is at a premium and want to turn the functional trainer into a 3’ triangle when not in use to use the space in front and to the sides for various workouts 3) The look of a regular functional trainer is out of place for your space (e.g. living room of a house/condo) but working out is vital to you. Any one of these three reasons maybe sufficient on their own to justify getting it. Also, they have a new wall-mounted version of the F9 but I don’t know much about it. www.torquefitness.com/products/free-standing-f9-fold-away-functional-trainer

@arkham5018

Жыл бұрын

@@ted6580 this is the feedback I was looking for. I’m looking for a FT for a basement space. My options on marketplace are the torque, inspire ftx, or go big with the rep or titan trainer. My main worry is quality and width to do flys and all exercise variation

What are your thoughts on the Mi7 Smith Functional trainer from Hoist? My brother has it and love the smooth motion they provide.

I have owned an Inspire FT2 for a couple of years now and totally happy with it. It does take 8 hours to assemble but offers a total body workout that is as good as the best military gyms I regurarly used throughout my career and 20+ years of retirement. I don't miss the gym crowds and unexped closures I experienced over the last 40+ years. My FT 2 replaced my Jones machine which replaced my soloflex machine. I have disassembled and reassembled my FT2 twice now because of moves and this process takes half the time of origional reassembly. My workouts are super-sets, working oposing muscle groups in each set. This machine (with two additional handel sets) allows very quick transitions between sets because I leave the handles attached to the upper pull-down cables, the lower row cables, and the adjustable wider cables while the leg extension cables are still attached. I can complete 16 different exercises without moving the bench. Great machine.

@heydadd

4 ай бұрын

I have it also, love it. But I am looking at the SFS because of the Smith bar

Just got the Inspire FT-1 and it’s great! Smaller double stack, so great for the garage, but still has a lot of versatility. Got my home gym set up two weeks ago after dreaming about it for years. Thanks for your help in putting it together bro 💪🏼

@amfitness5598

Жыл бұрын

Saw that one on sale at Costco for 899$. If I had the garage space (currently slammed in a single tiny unit) I would have jumped all over it. One day that's the way I'm going to go...can't beat that price.

@smitht1988

Жыл бұрын

Love my FT2

I install fitness equipment for a living and for functional trainers for a home gym i would stick with Inspire FT1/FT2 depending on space availability. they have 150lbs and 200lbs stacks. I say this because Inspire has a very good assembly process and great customer support.

@PapeySapote

8 күн бұрын

I know this is a year old comment. What do you think about their multi gym equipment?

@briangalloway3684

8 күн бұрын

@@PapeySapote the m5? Not a fan, I'd rather you get and M2 and FT1 or some variation

I'm am looking at Archon's cable cross over. One of their big push points is that they have 4 steel ball bearings per carriage riding on soid steel guide rods. Do you think thus is a plus over Bells of Steel plate loaded system?

What are your thoughts on the Jacked up functional trainer. Is the Force USA one better?

COOP!!! You need to check out the “BODYCRAFT RFT PRO. Just got it and I love it.

Ok this was good but I was looking for something like this that covers just the lat pull down tower options (both free weight and selectoral plates) for example Titan, Fray Fitness lat pull down towers and Reps Fitness built in lat towers etc

Would like to see a comparison on the rep ares and athena. I am curious why you think the athena is better for your training style.

Was hoping to see the offerings from Archon Fitness on here. Low price point on both their plate loaded and weight stack towers. We need a review on these to compare to the BoS and Titan cable towers!

@ajmunn1229

Жыл бұрын

Second I don't think coop works with them at this point or I haven't ever seen them mentioned

I love my titan. Cheap, but easily sets up in my bedroom with my adjustable dumbells on the side.

Inspire FTX is so well loved by the community. Not to mention you can sell the bench for $200 to help reduce costs, bonus it frequently goes on sale at Costco.

@Matt34677

Жыл бұрын

I have the FTX and love it. However I think the bench is junk. I had no clue it'd sell for $200.

would like to see a video on the mods you made to the freemotion cable cross

I’m surprised Archon wasn’t mentioned. I’ve been looking for a single stack and Archon is always mentioned and recommended.

What do you think about the multi gym machines like the inspire m3? I’m curious to see if a company like rep would ever create something like it.

Like your rack max weight test would you ever do a video on Aluminium Cable Pulley Wheels VS. Plastic: Worth on a titan tower ect as no one has done it? test it to its limits?

Coop! Can you review getRXd Slim Profile Wall-Mounted Functional Trainer Single Column 2000? Very interesting design

Have you tried the hoist mi-5 functional trainer ? Thought ?? Seems like a good home option

The unitree pump needs to be considered as a super budget friendly entry into the smart space. I received mine a week ago and whilst it has its limitations, it is amazing for a compact homegym and for travel. Taking it with me on my trip to the US this week and don't have to worry about missing any workouts.

@bonnief181

Жыл бұрын

I agree- snowed in today so used the PUMP and had a great workout. Used door mount both from bottom and mid door and was able to do a variety of exercises.

Ft2 has been great with optional stack upto 120lbs per pulley. Lat pulldown, central rows, smithe machine up to ~440lbs. If you buy their chair has a pretty nice extension/hamstring option all in one.

@bobcantstandzyobitz9778

9 ай бұрын

If you are strong enough that you are maxing out the leg machine, try this: I took 2 pieces of 1/4 inch x 1 steel about 6 or 7 inches long and drilled 3/8 inch holes in them. One hole in each end, one in the center. I connect the two rear lower pulleys together on each side to double the weight while using the leg attachment. It works great. Pulling both at the same time prevents one of the pulleys in the back of the machine from functioning, making the weight heavier, just in the same way as the weight can be increased on the smith bar.

Coop, there's a single-stack I've had my eye on for a year now and NOBODY has mentioned it, please see if you can review this: Archon Dual Cable Station Weight Stack. Super sleek, $700, goes right up against your wall, looks like the best of all worlds, curious on the quality

@LessThanSammy

Жыл бұрын

Second this.

@ajmunn1229

Жыл бұрын

Third this, but it's more like 1000, no free shipping