Thoughts on all in one Smith machine/cages.

[T77]

How do the Bells of Steel racks line up against the Maxum and Vortex?
I have been pining over their dual cable rack that you can add arms too and use a barbell.

I think the bells of steel stuff is supposed to be solid. But expensive for what you get. Not much ingenuity. But probably a safe buy.

 

[T77]

One thing I really love about having a Smith at home: working calves, seated or standing. This setup for seated calf raise feels pretty dang good.

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Yah ive done with that same setup. Next rack will have a leg extension so likely calves on that.

 

[storman]

How do the Bells of Steel racks line up against the Maxum and Vortex?
I have been pining over their dual cable rack that you can add arms too and use a barbell.

I like some Bells stuff. I have the belt squat cause i was too cheap for the Rhyno. Its good.
The racks are good but they are expensive for what you get.
The cable towers are kinda cool but they are short and have to be bolted to the wall or floor.
The all in 1 cable/ half rack is shallow apparently, so doing incline barbell press is hard to do.