Comments on: My Brand New Smith Machine Squat Rack http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack/ A Weight Loss Blog with Fitness, Health, and Diet Tips Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:15:45 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Mike http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-15880 Mike Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:18:28 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack#comment-15880 Hey everyone, I bought one of the Ultimate Smith Fnctional Trainer gyms from dicks. It was the floor model and I never got the instruction manuals or anything. I was wondering if anyone knew who to contact to try to order one of these. I also need to order one of the spacers for one of the pulleys. I was putting it together and noticed one of them was cracked and don't want to mess anything up. Thanks for any help you can offer. Mike Hey everyone,

I bought one of the Ultimate Smith Fnctional Trainer gyms from dicks. It was the floor model and I never got the instruction manuals or anything. I was wondering if anyone knew who to contact to try to order one of these. I also need to order one of the spacers for one of the pulleys. I was putting it together and noticed one of them was cracked and don’t want to mess anything up. Thanks for any help you can offer.

Mike

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-11763 Israel Lagares Fri, 12 Dec 2008 06:47:23 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack#comment-11763 thanks Mark, I am going to stop by the Local sporting goods store this weekend and see if I can find the Nautilus. thanks Mark, I am going to stop by the Local sporting goods store this weekend and see if I can find the Nautilus.

]]> By: Mark http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-11754 Mark Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:17:35 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack#comment-11754 Israel, Here is what Nautilus had to say about using their weight stack with it. "I understand that you are inquiring information about two machine attachments. Unfortunately, the cage will not work with our equipment. The frames are built differently and if modified to fit, the warranty would be in void." If I had access to a weight stack option on a Nautilus machine I would still like to measure it to see if it would fit, once I have the Fitness Gear cage. Israel,

Here is what Nautilus had to say about using their weight stack with it.

“I understand that you are inquiring information about two machine attachments. Unfortunately, the cage will not work with our equipment. The frames are built differently and if modified to fit, the warranty would be in void.”

If I had access to a weight stack option on a Nautilus machine I would still like to measure it to see if it would fit, once I have the Fitness Gear cage.

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-11673 Israel Lagares Sun, 07 Dec 2008 19:28:18 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack#comment-11673 Mark, not sure but do let me know if you find out for sure. Mark, not sure but do let me know if you find out for sure.

]]> By: Mark http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-11669 Mark Sun, 07 Dec 2008 01:28:56 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack#comment-11669 Hmm, I read this was made by Nautilus for Fitness Gear. Some of the components do look the same, pulleys especially. Nautilus has a 200lb weight stack upgrade that will work with any of their plate loaded racks. I wouldn't be surprised that it would work with this rack as well. Hmm, I read this was made by Nautilus for Fitness Gear. Some of the components do look the same, pulleys especially. Nautilus has a 200lb weight stack upgrade that will work with any of their plate loaded racks. I wouldn’t be surprised that it would work with this rack as well.

]]> By: Mark http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-11668 Mark Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:58:41 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack#comment-11668 I wanted to thank you for posting this. It looks like the perfect combination of features and price. I'm hoping to pick one up myself in the upcoming months. The only thing I could think to add would be a selectorized weight stack to the lat tower. But that is just a nice to have, not necessary IMO. Then again, it looks to be a two rod design so maybe the dimensions are similar to say bodycrafts weight stack option for their racks? If so, a bit of clever work with a rod and a drill, etc. could put it all together. I wanted to thank you for posting this. It looks like the perfect combination of features and price. I’m hoping to pick one up myself in the upcoming months. The only thing I could think to add would be a selectorized weight stack to the lat tower. But that is just a nice to have, not necessary IMO. Then again, it looks to be a two rod design so maybe the dimensions are similar to say bodycrafts weight stack option for their racks? If so, a bit of clever work with a rod and a drill, etc. could put it all together.

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-10314 Israel Lagares Mon, 29 Sep 2008 02:17:39 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack#comment-10314 I have not been able to can them yet, I will soon though. I have not been able to can them yet, I will soon though.

]]> By: KB http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-10298 KB Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:35:09 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack#comment-10298 hey Israel! Where could I find instructions on the Ultimate Smith Machine? I can't find them! ...Thanks :) hey Israel! Where could I find instructions on the Ultimate Smith Machine? I can’t find them! …Thanks :)

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-9989 Israel Lagares Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:32:44 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack#comment-9989 I had someone help with the putting together of it. I had someone help with the putting together of it.

]]> By: Kirk http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-9988 Kirk Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:37:06 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack#comment-9988 What did you do to figure out the problem of the little plastic balls on the end of the cables fitting through the openings in the frame? What did you do to figure out the problem of the little plastic balls on the end of the cables fitting through the openings in the frame?

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-8940 Israel Lagares Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:11:42 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack#comment-8940 I totally agree, squats are an essential part of any workout. I totally agree, squats are an essential part of any workout.

]]> By: Troy http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-8933 Troy Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:44:25 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack#comment-8933 Thats anice piece of equipment. Squats are one of the best overall body exercises you can do. They not only train you legs but also your abs, lower back, traps and shoulders. Plus it's a great cardio workout. Thats anice piece of equipment. Squats are one of the best overall body exercises you can do. They not only train you legs but also your abs, lower back, traps and shoulders. Plus it’s a great cardio workout.

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-4805 Israel Lagares Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:24:08 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack#comment-4805 no. no.

]]> By: pierreds http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-4804 pierreds Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:42:18 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack#comment-4804 did you ever find a solution to the lack of negative resistnce from the cables did you ever find a solution to the lack of negative resistnce from the cables

]]> By: Fat Man http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-2760 Fat Man Mon, 17 Dec 2007 14:48:41 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack#comment-2760 Hmm, I didnt notice that. I will pop the video in later and check it out. Hmm, I didnt notice that. I will pop the video in later and check it out.

]]> By: Brian http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-2753 Brian Mon, 17 Dec 2007 05:24:09 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack#comment-2753 i noticed in their instructional video, they show a unit with what looks to be silver aluminum pulleys. I would love to know if we had the option to upgrade to those, but like i said.. there is no way to contact the maker of this unit..or get any info on it. other than that, i love it so far :) i noticed in their instructional video, they show a unit with what looks to be silver aluminum pulleys.

I would love to know if we had the option to upgrade to those, but like i said.. there is no way to contact the maker of this unit..or get any info on it.

other than that, i love it so far :)

]]> By: Fat Man http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-2606 Fat Man Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:00:17 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack#comment-2606 Nope, havent experienced that. The movement is fluid... Nope, havent experienced that. The movement is fluid…

]]> By: Fat Man http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-2605 Fat Man Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:59:16 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack#comment-2605 Hmm, I think you can call the manufacturer. Hmm, I think you can call the manufacturer.

]]> By: Brian http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-2602 Brian Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:41:53 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack#comment-2602 Israel, When you have no weight on the back of the unit for the pulley system, do you get a lot of resistance going back? maybe my pulleys just need breaking in, because the resistance going back seems kinda weak wondering how yours is Israel,

When you have no weight on the back of the unit for the pulley system, do you get a lot of resistance going back?

maybe my pulleys just need breaking in, because the resistance going back seems kinda weak

wondering how yours is

]]> By: Brian http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-2591 Brian Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:51:37 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack#comment-2591 what bothers me also is there is no care/maintenance manual, and no weight limits printed about the equipment anywhere. I'd like to know the max weight specs for the different exercises. Unless i am overlooking it somewhere.. If I have to say anything negative about this machine so far, it would probably be that there is no company you can call to ask a specific question about this machine. All you can call is Dick's, and get a general support operator.. what bothers me also is there is no care/maintenance manual, and no weight limits printed about the equipment anywhere.

I’d like to know the max weight specs for the different exercises.

Unless i am overlooking it somewhere..

If I have to say anything negative about this machine so far, it would probably be that there is no company you can call to ask a specific question about this machine. All you can call is Dick’s, and get a general support operator..

]]> By: Brian http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-2584 Brian Tue, 11 Dec 2007 05:46:24 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack#comment-2584 no prob Israel, i finally figured it out.. but man the instructions are so bad. I'm wiped out, quitting for the night. I just need to tighten up all the loose pulleys tomorrow, and it should be ready to go. i will let you know how it goes thanks again for the help no prob Israel, i finally figured it out.. but man the instructions are so bad.

I’m wiped out, quitting for the night. I just need to tighten up all the loose pulleys tomorrow, and it should be ready to go.
i will let you know how it goes

thanks again for the help

]]> By: Fat Man http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-2583 Fat Man Tue, 11 Dec 2007 04:25:45 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack#comment-2583 Brian, sorry but I had professionals deliver it and install it. It took them about 4 to 5 hours to do it and they too were confused at one point. I didn't watch what they were doing so I can't really help too much. Brian, sorry but I had professionals deliver it and install it. It took them about 4 to 5 hours to do it and they too were confused at one point. I didn’t watch what they were doing so I can’t really help too much.

]]> By: Brian http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-2581 Brian Tue, 11 Dec 2007 04:13:53 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack#comment-2581 well, now i am REALLY stumped. I'm not sure if the side pulley cable was incorrectly setup at the factory or not, but for the life of me i cannot figure out how to run this cable to the 2 adjustable pulleys. The plastic ball that is on each end of the cable will not fit thru any of the frame holes, and the instruction are just awful for this part, and they mention pulley part numbers that aren't even shown in the diagram. I'm totally stuck right now. Did you have any problems with the cable install? any ideas for me?? thanks again! well, now i am REALLY stumped.

I’m not sure if the side pulley cable was incorrectly setup at the factory or not, but for the life of me i cannot figure out how to run this cable to the 2 adjustable pulleys.

The plastic ball that is on each end of the cable will not fit thru any of the frame holes, and the instruction are just awful for this part, and they mention pulley part numbers that aren’t even shown in the diagram.

I’m totally stuck right now.
Did you have any problems with the cable install?
any ideas for me??

thanks again!

]]> By: Fat Man http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-2575 Fat Man Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:33:54 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack#comment-2575 Glad you figured it out. How long has it taken you altogether? Glad you figured it out. How long has it taken you altogether?

]]> By: Brian http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-2571 Brian Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:05:05 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/my-brand-new-smith-machine-squat-rack#comment-2571 nevermind.. you can delete this and the previous post thanks! nevermind.. you can delete this and the previous post

thanks!

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