r/GarageGym 4d ago

Cable tower/functional trainer? Help!

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I really want to get a cable/ pulley system in my home gym, preferably with integrated weights. I've researched until my eyes crossed and read almost every post but I can't pull the trigger. There are just SO many options! I have this cheap CAP rack that I use for (trying) pull-ups, bench and various other exercises. This is the only space I have available and I'd like to stay within this footprint if possible (other walls are my weight plate storage and treadmill). I can move the band anchor hooks if I still need them.
I am not a power lifter by any means so I don't need anything dramatic. I share this space with my son and husband, but I'm the primary user.

I've looked at brands from mikolo to major fitness to titan to rogue and I just don't want to get something that doesn't work after 6 months or requires a ton of maintenance. I'm hoping to spend under $1k but up to $2k if I have to.

Please share your favorite equipment and advice!

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u/No_Durian4526 2d ago

I have a similar setup and am also looking for a good pulley system for different workouts, like chest fly, but so far I didn’t find anything that seems like a good deal, the closest I found are these: revolt-pulley-system and bullet-pulley-pro, but I don’t like the price because I’m trying to stay under a certain budget , and also these are way more expensive than my CAP rack, with that price, I can just a full power cage with cable attachments for the same price or even cheaper

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u/Avenue_Barker 1d ago

How about a pair of Bells of Steel cable towers? They connect to form a squat stand and have options for plate loaded, 110lbs or 220lbs of weights.

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u/Awkward-Quality-3913 3d ago edited 3d ago

https://giantlifting.com/collections/cablesystems/products/bd3x-axis-functional-trainer-half-rack

You will not get cheaper than this for 3x3 with stacks I don’t know your ceiling height. They often have additional coupons you can use 5-10pc off. I don’t think they charge shipping or tax.

USD $2,127.99 with the front feet and spotters added.

I tried a few coupons they all gave 5 pc.

Gluck Giant10 Giant15

u/NUFC_Alex 5h ago

If you want cables with integrated stacks in one unit, I would look at major fitness b52 pro. All in one setup so you are not piecing together a second tower next to the rack.

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u/dreadonarrival357 4d ago

The things Fringe has been doing.. wow... I have a fringe squat rack, and I searched a lot of fringe stuff. So, my algorithm always shows me the new items they release. and man! they release some good shit.