The CTX5 comes equipped with an in-built pull-up station, which can be used with a variety of grip types, allowing you to work different muscles and vary the difficulty. From wide grip to angled chin-ups, the pull-up station is extremely versatile. The rubber sleeves provide a comfortable, secure grip, and there’s even a ring mount which can be used for suspension training. The multi-grip pull-up station is rated at 350kg. Also built-in to the frame are storage pegs and slots for weight plates and barbells, which help keep your gym space tidy, safe, and saves time in your workouts. Attachments to enhance and vary your CTX5 include: a rotational core trainer attachment, barbell row, ab crunch attachment, lat pulldown bar, and a straight double-ended bar. These attachments add even more exercises to the already-versatile machine, and give you control over your training. A multi-grip dip station enables you to perform bodyweight dips, helping build chest, shoulders and triceps. For those seeking guidance or inspiration, a workout chart is fitted to the CTX5, featuring 18 different exercises. The higher setting can be more useful for acting as a support for the barbell if you can’t complete a full repetition in squats and need to take the bar off your shoulders safely without the use of a spotter. The horizontal red frame support has also been designed to be close to the ground to make it easier to position a bench over the top if you need to. Featuring 16 height positions, the dual pulley system is an extremely versatile component part of the CTX5. The high-tensile cables are rated at 910kg, meaning they are built to last, as are the dual fibreglass reinforced pulleys. Cable machines offer exercises that are designed to move with the natural movement of the body, which both maximises workout impact and feels comfortable for the user. Continuous tension means your muscles are working at all times during weight resistance workouts, increasing efficiency and helping you achieve the best results possible. The plate-loaded pulley system has a maximum weight rating of 200kg, and also comes equipped with spring collars to keep plates stable while you work out. The 1:1 cable ratio means you lift exactly the weight added to the machine.

Do not OVERTIGHTEN. it is said so many times and yes i did a bit on one side and it bent the frame a bit. not much but follow their instructions. Right size: It has to have the right height for users to perform overhead press on it. It also needs to be have the right width for more stability when doing sumo squats. Someone who prefers a more modular design can add additional pieces of equipment, like a lat pulldown or cable pulley system. The Bodymax CF480 meets all of these requirements and more thanks to its commercial style design quality and adjustable safety bars to help give you the confidence to lift more reps even though you won’t necessarily have a spotter.[/one_half] When you’re working in a small space, your gym may not be able to accommodate a minimum height of 96 inches.Safety: There are lateral safety pins that act to catch the barbell when something goes wrong. These pins enable you to lift the barbell safely without the use of a spotter. The simplicity of the construction and limited number of parts also means it won’t take you long to have this setup and helping you become stronger and fitter.[/one_half] One of the biggest hurdles to overcome with personal training is committing to it. Unfortunately, when it comes to weightlifting it can become difficult when relying on others to act as a spotter. Sturdy and robust the CF870 offers adjustable bar hooks and safety spotter bars, so you are in control of when you train and for how long. Our warranty extensions allow you to carry on working out all-year round, protecting your equipment. After some research, i went for Bodymax ctx5. There is no perfect machine so it comes down to having least inconviniences. Other machines had either not enough weight attached, or cables were in the way, or so many other bad design faults.

The CF475 also features a 120kg maximum weight capacity multi-grip pull-up station, allowing you to add variety to your workouts. Choose between wide grip, underarm, overarm, pull-ups, and chin-ups to work different muscles and diversify your training regime. Folks who like to lift alone will love that this one comes with three different self-spotting options.

Anyone who likes to have a variety of barbell heights they can choose from — the Westside spacing through the bench press area allows for precision height. Equipped with pull-up bar: This feature enables you to do dips and pull-ups. A unit with a straight pull-up bar comes highly suggested. Excellent Quality! you really have to try to find a difference between this and the ones in commercial gyms. The machine is capable of doing every muscle group. The pulley system runs smoothly 'when assembled correctly' and I could not be more impressed with the low sound level and 'almost' frictionless motion. As the machine is so smooth and user-friendly it makes you want to use it. The device is actually quite easy to relocate around the room, really wasn't as heavy as I was expecting. The cable in the bottom middle of the machine requires that the handle on the left side be low to the ground for a full range of motion. (Somewhat annoying but only a small inconvenience) Perfect in any home gym or fitness studio, this superb apparatus is suitable for functional training, strength and conditioning and circuits training programs.

Register your Warranty Extension here, keep your documentation safe and have it ready to present if you need to raise a claim The Smith Machine function includes two safety stoppers that can be fixed on to the chromed hooks. They are then able to catch the rod, in case of emergency, and thereby allow you to train safely and extend your training limits. The convenient hook system of the Smith Machine allows you to hang the rod at 15 different heights, which in-turn ensures that the Smith Machine offers a wide range of exercises.

Multiple Olympic bar and plate holder pins offer convenience while upper and lower hooks are ideal for Power Band Exercises. A conveniently positioned chin up bar provides a great strength and stamina challenge. Buy heavy rubber mats to place the machine on. I bought 6 1sq metre from them, 4 you need for the machine and 2 i placed in front of it where i can do everything else. Safe: It must come with adjustable or removable safety pins to allow for adjustment all the way down. This will allow you to do floor press. The cable row at the bottom middle is actyally 1:1, not 2:1 like the rest of the pulleys. I was told its 2:1 and used 200kg as i was using 110kg at the gym before, and couldn`t move it :)). SO yeah, that pulley is 2:1. Now to the machine. There is only one thing i can complain about it. The weight holders have plastic caps and the paint on them started to wear already because of constant use of the weights. THey could`ve used metal caps like on the smith machine bar. The rest of the machine is perfect. Great strenght, very sturdy. placed on the barbell short holders 150kg and no issue. pulleys move well, no noticeble resistance. Smith machine is perfectly balanced. Easy to do chest press and any other excercise the machine can do. Totally recommend for a home gym. a bit pricey but it is a very good investment and you will get your moneys worth, especilly if like us, me and my wife use it.