Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 75 x 49.02 x 24.02 inches |
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Package Weight | 236.78 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 91 x 73 x 83 inches |
Item Weight | 150 Pounds |
Brand Name | Body-Solid |
Warranty Description | Commercial Warranty: Lifetime - Frame & Welds, 3 Years - Pulleys, Bushings, Bearings, Hardware, Plates, Guide Rods, 1 Year - Cables, Upholstery, Grips (Normal Wear). In Home Warranty: Lifetime - Frame and all Parts |
Model Name | EXM3000LPS |
Color | Black |
Material | See Item |
Suggested Users | "" |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Body-Solid, Inc. |
Part Number | EXM3000LPS |
Included Components | home gym |
Size | Curbside w/ Lift Gate Delivery |
Sport Type | Excercise & Fitness |
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Item Weight | 150 Pounds |
Brand | Body-Solid |
Color | Black |
Material | See Item |
Product Dimensions | 90"D x 82"W x 83"H |
About this item
- INDUSTRY LEADER: For 30+ years, Body Solid has held the widest array of products designed to meet the demands of the ever-changing fitness industry (home gym, free weight machines, treadmills, bikes, ellipticals, weight plates, kettlebells, dumbbells, flooring, accessories and more). Our products are cutting edge and reliable and are built for Life……Your Life.
- 7 UNIQUE WORKOUT STATIONS: Multi-Press Station, Leg Press/ Calf Press Station, Pec Station, Lat Pulldown / High Pulley Station, Ab Crunch / Mid Pulley Station, Leg Extension/ Leg Curl Station, Seated Row / Low Pulley Station which features a dual 210lb alloy steel stack with state of the art nylon bushings for smooth and quiet operation.
- INCLUDED ATTACHMENTS: Fully adjustable dual-stack home gym workout machine featuring a no-cable change design lat pull down bar, low row bar, ab harness comfortable multi-position handgrips and adjustable hold-down pads to target several muscle groups (abs, biceps calves, delts forearms, glutes hamstrings, lats lower back, obliques pectorals, quads shoulders traps, tricepts and total body).
- EXERCISES: Use this home gym to complete a variety of full body workouts (pec fly, bench, incline, calf press, standing military and decline press, pull over, oblique bend, outer & inner thigh adduction, upright row wide and close grip front lat pulldowns and pull up, shoulder shrug, ab crunch, back extension bicep and leg curls, tricep press down and kickback, leg extension, glute kick.
- DIMENSIONS: This Double Stack Home Gym offers an impressive range of strength training exercises in a compact, space-saving design with quality fitness training for up to three people at the same time. Measures 90"x82"x83" and weighs 947lbs. Lifetime manufacturer's warranty on frame and welds, 3 years on pulleys, bushings, bearings, hardware, plates, shafts and 1 year on cables, padding, grips (normal wear and tear).
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About Body-Solid
Body-Solid is committed to designing quality gym equipment. Whether you are outfitting your home gym, commercial facility, office, or apartment facility Body-Solid has you covered. Body-Solid machines and equipment are designed to fit your everyday needs. Prioritizing easy-to-do workouts, easy-to-achieve results, and equipment that lasts.
- Commercial Rated
Body-Solid EXM3000LPS Multi-Station Selectorized Gym
Perfect for any commercial application
The Body-Solid Multi-Station Gym is a workhorse for the most intense of workouts. With 28 body focus workouts, the EXM3000LPS is truly a total body beast. Providing health club-quality training with 3 stations that can be used at once with optional VKR30 Vertical Knee Raise Attachment.
- Two weight stacks that employ state of- the-art nylon bushings for super smooth and quiet operation.
- Two full length, solid steel shrouds entirely encompass each weight stack for enhanced appearance and improved safety.
- Includes: Lat Bar, Low Row Bar, Utility Strap and Workout Poster and Workout DVD
- Dimensions: 83"H x 90"L x 82"W
Highlights and Features
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Leg PressComplete your workout with a lower body polish on the leg developer for leg presses. Tuned for a 2:1 weight ratio, converting the 210 lb weight stack to 420lbs. Perfect for Leg Presses, Calf Raises, Donkey Kick Backs, etc. |
Perfect Pec StationDual overhead cams with six increment settings per arm provide variable starting positions. It's a two function station that ensures maximum development of pectoral and rear deltoid muscles. Mid Pulley: Perfect for Ab Crunch |
Multi-Press StationMulti-Press Arm: Target the chest, back, and shoulder muscles with the 3-in-1 multi-press station. Fully adjustable pads offer users of all sizes full range of motion. High Pulley: Perfect for Lat Pulldown, High Rows, Triceps Pushdowns, etc. Leg Developer: Leg Extension, Standing Leg Curl |
Low Pulley StationPerfect for Low Rows, Bent Over Rows, Hip Adduction, Hip Abduction, Kickbacks, Shrugs, Arm Curls, Upright Rows, etc. |
Optional Vertical Knee Raise / Dip Station (VKR30)
Specially contoured, oversized back pad, arm pads and handgrips add comfort to the grueling abdominal, shoulder and triceps workouts you can get from the combination Vertical Knee Raise/ Dip Station. Not recommended for the faint hearted, this is one option that builds champions. For use with EXM3000LPS Home Gym only.
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Weight Stacks | 2 x 210 lbs (upgrade 260 lbs) | 2 x 210 lbs | 2 x 210 lbs (upgrade 260 lbs) | 2 x 210 lbs (upgrade 260 lbs) | 3 x 210 lbs | 4 x 210 lbs. |
Commercial Rated | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Press Station | Standard | Standard | Bi-Angular | Bi-Angular | Standard | Standard |
Row | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Pec Fly | Yes, Articulating, Adjustable | Yes, Articulating, Adjustable | Yes, Articulating, Adjustable | Yes, Articulating, Adjustable | Yes, Articulating, Adjustable | No |
Leg Press | Standard Premium (2:1 ratio for 420 lbs of resistance) | Standard Premium (2:1 ratio for 420 lbs of resistance) | Optional Premium | Standard Premium (2:1 ratio for 420 lbs of resistance) | Optional Premium | Standard Premium (2:1 ratio for 420 lbs. of resistance) |
Dimensions | 89" L x 70" W x 84"H | 90" L x 82" W x 83"H | 72" L x 99" W x 83.5"H | 84" L x 135" W x 83.5"H | 133" L x 91" W x 83"H | 124” L x 135” W x 83”H |
Options | GKR9 VKR Station, GIOT-9 Inner/Outer Thigh Attachment, SP50 50lb Weight Upgrade, and GAP9 Aluminum Pulley Upgrade Kit | VKR30 Vertical Knee Raise Attachment | GLP Leg Press Station, GCCA Cable Column Attachment, GIOT Inner/Outer Thigh Attachment, SP50 50 lb Weight Upgrade, and GAP10 Aluminum Pulley Upgrade Kit | SP50 50 lb Weight Upgrade, and GAP10 Aluminum Pulley Upgrade Kit | LP40S Leg Press Station - Comes with 210 lb Weight Stack |
Product Description
Product Description
The Body-Solid Multi-Station Selectorized Gym (EXM3000LPS) offers a weight room full of workout options in a minimum amount of space. Great for home or professional gyms, this machine features seven unique stations that target every major muscle group, with dual 210-pound weight stacks that feed three stations, so multiple users can work out simultaneously. Two full-length, solid steel shrouds entirely encompass each weight stack for enhanced appearance and improved safety. DuraFirm back and seat pads are durably designed to stand up to rigorous use and will never bottom out and are adjustable to fit users of all sizes. A multi-function press arm station provides bench press, incline press, shoulder press, and chest-supported mid-row exercises, while the fully-adjustable perfect pec station with range limiters allows users to achieve deeper muscle penetration for faster, more defined results. The Leg Press/Calf Press Station operates on a 2: 1 weight ratio, giving the home gym the capacity of a 420-pound leg press. Unique two bar linkage self-aligns the angle of the leg press plate to the user's body. Use the lat pulldown/high pulley station to perform lat pulldowns, triceps pressdowns, and cable crossovers, with pillow block and sealed ball bearings for precision alignment and friction-free movement. The ab crunch/mid pulley station helps develop abs and triceps effectively. The leg developer station's works quads and hamstrings while developing knee strength via precise biomechanical form during the most demanding leg curls and leg extensions. The seated row/low pulley station offers exercises essential for well-developed backs and good posture. When assembled, the Body-Solid Multi-Station Selectorized Gym measures 91 by 73 by 83 inches (L x W x H) and weighs 947 pounds. The Body-Solid Bi-Angular Gym is backed by the Body-Solid Lifetime In-Home and Full Commercial .
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The Body-Solid EXM3000LPS Double Stack Home Gym offers an impressive array of strength training exercises in a compact, space-saving design. This multi-station gym provides health club quality fitness training for up to three people simultaneously.
A multi-function Press Arm Station provides bench press, incline press, shoulder press, and chest-supported mid-row exercises, while the fully-adjustable Perfect Pec Station with range limiters allows users to achieve deeper muscle penetration for faster, more defined results. The Leg Press/Calf Press Station operates on a two-to-one weight ratio, giving the EXM3000LPS the capacity of a 420-pound leg press.
Thick, durable DuraFirm pads are contoured for lumbar support, and every pad, pop pin, and pivot point feels natural and ergonomic. Both weight stacks are within easy reach for quick, safe weight selection, and a non-slip, rubber-encased foot plate is constructed of heavy-gauge steel for safe operation.
Features
- Multi-Press Station: Three stations in one, with fully adjustable pads for every size user and full range of motion exercise. Structurally and biomechanically designed to focus on chest, back, and shoulders.
- Leg Press/Calf Press Station: Unique two bar linkage self-aligns the angle of the leg press plate to the user' s body, eliminating ankle torsion and ensuring proper biomechanics throughout the full range of motion for all size users. Includes pillow block and sealed ball bearings for precision alignment and friction-free movement. A two-to-one ratio can convert the 210-pound weight stack into 420 pounds of resistance. Features adjustable back pad with two-position press plate for complete leg and calf development.
- Perfect Pec Station: Dual overhead cams with six increment settings per arm provide variable starting positions and allow fine-tuning for accurate pre-stretch with optimal biomechanical movement. It's a two-function station that ensures maximum development of pectoral and rear deltoid muscles.
- Lat Pulldown/High Pulley Station: Ideal for increasing size, strength, and endurance of your back, shoulders, and triceps muscles. Unique easy-access hold-down rollers fit every size user without adjustment.
- Ab Crunch/Mid Pulley Station: Create a lean and muscular waist with absolute isolation of your abdominal and oblique muscles. Unique design also allows a high degree of comfort when doing triceps extension movements.
- Leg Extension/Leg Curl Station: Cam-driven leg developer works quads and hamstrings while developing knee strength via precise biomechanical form.
- Seated Row/Low Pulley Station: Essential for well-developed backs, seated row exercises build depth in the middle back and train the hard-to-reach lower lats. Low pulley swivels smoothly and fully to provide accurate resistance for cable curls, upright rows, shrugs, leg abduction, leg adduction, and more.
- Dual 210-pound Alloy Steel Weight Stacks: Two weight stacks employ nylon bushings for smooth, quiet operation.
- DuraFirm Pads: Durable, tear-resistant, fully supported DuraFirm pads are double stitched and sewn. These high density, top grade pads are guaranteed not to wear out.
- Weight Stack Shrouds: Two full length, solid steel shrouds entirely encompass each weight stack for enhanced appearance and improved safety.
Specifications
- Measures 73-by-83-by-91 inches (W x H x D)
- 210-pound weight stacks
- Exercises include multi-press chest station, high and low pulley, leg extension and curls, ab crunch, pec fly, and leg press
- Unit features DuraFirm pads, weight stack shrouds, lat bar, low row bar, utility strap, workout poster, and workout DVD
Lifetime Warranty
Body-Solid gym equipment includes a limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.About Body-Solid
Body-Solid, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high quality fitness equipment for the home and commercial markets. With over 20 years of experience, Body-Solid offers one of the widest arrays of products in the industry, including multi-station gyms, free weight machines, a complete line of cardiovascular products, weight plates, kettle bells, dumbbells, and fitness accessories.
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ASIN | B00030AUKM |
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Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #427,906 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #236 in Home Gym Systems |
Date First Available | January 1, 2007 |
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Customers like the difficulty of assembling the strength training machine. They say it's worth the investment and time to build. They also appreciate the performance, quality, and comfort of the product. However, some customers have reported issues with missing parts and leftover parts. They dislike the ease of use, and disagree on size and ease of assembly.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the strength training machine. They mention that it is well-built, solid, and works great. Some say that the quality and packaging on this product are amazing. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...It is such a good quality product, I didn't mind assembling it at all. And when it's all done, you know all about your gym...." Read more
"This system is fantastic for the home gym. High quality, operates very smoothly, and covers everything top to bottom especially when you add on the..." Read more
"...Once the gym is all put together it’s a fantastic machine. It looks it too!! Now the downside…assembling this is painfully slow and tedious!..." Read more
"...The machine allows for good range of motion and the stacked weights offer resistance through the entire excersize...." Read more
Customers find the strength training machine difficult to assemble. They say it's worth the investment, time, and effort.
"...It’ll probably outlast me and it’s still worth the money and time to build." Read more
"Gym quality equipment and worth the investment.PROS:STURDY: Once it's together it provides a solid, full body workout...." Read more
"...This unit is very time consuming to assemble, but well worth the effort.Great value!" Read more
"...Very good value if you are looking for a double stack set up with a leg press. I added the knee raise attachment, very happy with that...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the strength training machine. They mention that it provides a great workout, and is amazing with the amount of exercises it provides. They also appreciate the wide variety of exercises and the sturdy, smooth mechanics.
"...We just started using it and am amazed with the amount of exercises this provides. Will never need a gym membership again...." Read more
"...This bad boy has been an awesome machine to work out on. Gives a great workout and I love the dip bar/leg raise that I purchased separately for this..." Read more
"...Solid, sturdy, smooth mechanics/proper form for every exercise. It makes you feel like you're back in the gym!" Read more
"...PROS:STURDY: Once it's together it provides a solid, full body workout. Just like the gym...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the strength training machine. They mention that the stations, smoothness, weight range, and that it still works very good.
"...Quite happy with that stations, the smoothness, the weight range etc." Read more
"...It is a bit narrow, but still works very good and is very comfortable. When you buy this gym, be prepared for a project putting it together...." Read more
"I love this new weight machine, built very solid and smooth...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the strength training machine. Some mention that it's easy to put everything together, and perfect for a home gym. They say the directions are good, but could have been clearer. However, others say that the instructions are poor, hard to follow, and time consuming.
"...There are no directions at all. There is nothing that says take part xyz and attach to part abc using 3 inch bolts. Noting at all like that...." Read more
"...It's not too hard, but it is a big project. So you need to take your time and work carefully and not expect to put it together in an hour or two...." Read more
"...Do you have any in the freezer? Of course NOT! Now the assembly is sliding to tomorrow, AND you have to get in the car to go buy some drumsticks...." Read more
"The directions are pictures across multiple pages in no particular order with few words. The boxes are not grouped by assembly order...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the strength training machine. Some mention that the dimensions are very clearly stated, while others say that it's not a very big space for this equipment. It's delivered in a million tiny little pieces.
"...Size: "no duh", the dimensions are very clearly stated but no joke this thing is huge...." Read more
"...Not a very big space for this equipment...." Read more
"...a recumbent bike and PROFORM HIIT elliptical/stair stepper and if fits great! No 30 minute drive to the gym anymore!" Read more
"...and it's delivered in a million tiny little pieces - but once it's all together this is a really decent..." Read more
Customers have negative opinions about the assembly of the strength training machine. They mention that there are two parts that they didn't find, the part numbers are not on the parts, and there are leftover parts. They also say that the parts are not labeled and they cannot use parts of the equipment.
"...But the parts themselves are not labeled except for colored stickers on some parts that show which section of the frame they are on...." Read more
"...There are lots and lots of parts you need to figure out where they go and what bolt you need for that part. It took me 4 days to assemble...." Read more
"...there are a lot of leftover parts. The caps and nylon sleeves don't fit, generally. It's a mess...." Read more
"...I never received a response, so still to this day I cannot use parts of the equipment." Read more
Customers have negative opinions about the ease of use of the strength training machine. They say that it's difficult to use and has a horrible experience.
"...The directions are crude and are just pictures. They are horrible. You will get used to it over time...." Read more
"...At least label the parts when you make them, people. Horrible, horrible experience." Read more
"...The downfall are the assembly instructions!!! They are horrible! By far the worst I have ever seen with any type of product!..." Read more
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I needed to put this thing in a room that is 10.5 feet by 12 feet. Not a very big space for this equipment. I already had a tread mill, stair climber, and an inversion table in the same room, all of which I wanted to keep. After looking at all the pictures of the EXM3000LPS gym online of all the different stations on this gym, I decided to put my existing equipment in the corners of the room and the gym positioned in the center so that the gym and my other equipment wouldn't interfere with each other. Not being too sure of the outcome, I assembled the gym so that it would be able to re-position the gym if there was going to be any problem. If you face a similar problem of not knowing how exactly you want this gym to be positioned, then you need to follow the order outlined below so you can move the gym before it becomes too heavy.
First, unpack all the boxes that come. Get the instructions (diagrams & parts list) and look them over good. Each part has an identifying letter and number on the parts list, and the corresponding part letter and number labeled on the assembly diagrams. But the parts themselves are not labeled except for colored stickers on some parts that show which section of the frame they are on. Also note that the instructions mention that you have 10 days from the purchase date to register your purchase for warranty service. If you are not ready to put this thing together right away, I suggest you open the boxes to get the registration paperwork and get that done. Not sure whether they would give you any trouble if you were late, but that's what the instructions say.
So get a roll of masking tape and a fine marker, and unpack all the parts, bolts, washers, frame parts, and identify them and place them in like groups and check the numbers. Measure the diameter and length of bolts and stick the masking tape and identifying letter and number on each group of same parts. One issue I had was there were two parts that I didn't find, which hold in some round foam pads. I thought they were missing, however, during assembly I found that these two parts were replaced by a single part which goes into the end of a 1" pipes and holds the foam in place. But here is a note of caution: There are actually two parts shown on the parts diagram which have the same exact description, "01" ROUND ENDCAP" but the part numbers are not on the parts. The only way to tell the difference, which is that one has a slightly larger diameter than the other, is to stack them together so that the larger diameter part is noticeable. I made the mistake of forcing the larger part into the smaller hole and then was left with a part that wouldn't stay in because it was in the wrong location. And the first part was forced in to where I would have to destroy it to take it out. The smaller part goes on 1" pipe on the frame and there are two, the larger parts go for the knee bends and there are 4 of them. The pipe welded to the frame have a smaller hole than the knee bend pipes. The foam pads are all the same that are held in by these parts.
After you have identified all the parts and have them neatly laid out around the room where you are assembling this gym, then work on getting the frame together first. DO NOT assemble the weight stacks or any cables and pulleys, leave them for last. Put together all the main frame parts and if you need to adjust the position a bit this way or that, you will be able to push and adjust the gym. But once the weight stacks are in, you cannot move this gym. On the top of the gym where the weight stack poles attach, you can put the bolts in to hold the system together, but do not tighten them until you have assembled the rest of the frame and then put the weight stacks in and tighten everything up.The last thing to do is to assemble the cabling and pulleys. Trust me, you will have to remove cables and pulleys if you try to install them too soon. Take a little time to properly identify the cables. Just like the rest of the parts, the parts themselves are not labeled. But you can determine which ones are which based on the ends, lengths and other details of each cable. And once you have everything else assembled, you can understand which cable is used where better, and they are shown on the diagrams. All the pulleys are the same, except one.
Don't make the mistake of assembling everything on each diagram in the diagram page order before proceeding to the next. Instead, assemble the frame first, then the seats and all other parts, then the weight stacks, weight stack covers, and last the pulleys and cables together.
I also had an issue with one of the pulleys rubbing on a weight stack cover. I could not adjust anything to give it more clearance so I adjusted the hole in the cover to move the it 1/4" away from the pulley and it is fine. Not a big deal nor any compromise in functionality at all. But I want it to be quiet and something rubbing would bug me.
You could put this thing together in a day if you begin early and work hard at it. But I assembled it over several days and took my time and enjoyed seeing it come together. It is such a good quality product, I didn't mind assembling it at all. And when it's all done, you know all about your gym.
As far as the end cap that I forced in the wrong place, I contacted Body Solid and they sent me 4 replacement parts. The customer support is excellent from Body Solid.
One other issue was that the weights on the weight stacks were sticking on the vertical bars that hold the weights in place and guide them up and down. This was solved by applying a little silicon lubricant, like the kind you use on a treadmill, to the polls. That made everything work smoothly. Don't use grease or oil since there is plastic bushings inside the weights.
I attached some photos of how my gym fits with my other equipment, and also a comparison photo of the two end caps that look alike and how to tell them apart. The room is 10.5 feet by 12 foot but my wife and I can use all my equipment without any problems. The inversion table folds up against the wall, the treadmill is near the ab station, and the stair climber is in front of the leg press. We even have room for a chair to change shoes on.
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2016
I needed to put this thing in a room that is 10.5 feet by 12 feet. Not a very big space for this equipment. I already had a tread mill, stair climber, and an inversion table in the same room, all of which I wanted to keep. After looking at all the pictures of the EXM3000LPS gym online of all the different stations on this gym, I decided to put my existing equipment in the corners of the room and the gym positioned in the center so that the gym and my other equipment wouldn't interfere with each other. Not being too sure of the outcome, I assembled the gym so that it would be able to re-position the gym if there was going to be any problem. If you face a similar problem of not knowing how exactly you want this gym to be positioned, then you need to follow the order outlined below so you can move the gym before it becomes too heavy.
First, unpack all the boxes that come. Get the instructions (diagrams & parts list) and look them over good. Each part has an identifying letter and number on the parts list, and the corresponding part letter and number labeled on the assembly diagrams. But the parts themselves are not labeled except for colored stickers on some parts that show which section of the frame they are on. Also note that the instructions mention that you have 10 days from the purchase date to register your purchase for warranty service. If you are not ready to put this thing together right away, I suggest you open the boxes to get the registration paperwork and get that done. Not sure whether they would give you any trouble if you were late, but that's what the instructions say.
So get a roll of masking tape and a fine marker, and unpack all the parts, bolts, washers, frame parts, and identify them and place them in like groups and check the numbers. Measure the diameter and length of bolts and stick the masking tape and identifying letter and number on each group of same parts. One issue I had was there were two parts that I didn't find, which hold in some round foam pads. I thought they were missing, however, during assembly I found that these two parts were replaced by a single part which goes into the end of a 1" pipes and holds the foam in place. But here is a note of caution: There are actually two parts shown on the parts diagram which have the same exact description, "01" ROUND ENDCAP" but the part numbers are not on the parts. The only way to tell the difference, which is that one has a slightly larger diameter than the other, is to stack them together so that the larger diameter part is noticeable. I made the mistake of forcing the larger part into the smaller hole and then was left with a part that wouldn't stay in because it was in the wrong location. And the first part was forced in to where I would have to destroy it to take it out. The smaller part goes on 1" pipe on the frame and there are two, the larger parts go for the knee bends and there are 4 of them. The pipe welded to the frame have a smaller hole than the knee bend pipes. The foam pads are all the same that are held in by these parts.
After you have identified all the parts and have them neatly laid out around the room where you are assembling this gym, then work on getting the frame together first. DO NOT assemble the weight stacks or any cables and pulleys, leave them for last. Put together all the main frame parts and if you need to adjust the position a bit this way or that, you will be able to push and adjust the gym. But once the weight stacks are in, you cannot move this gym. On the top of the gym where the weight stack poles attach, you can put the bolts in to hold the system together, but do not tighten them until you have assembled the rest of the frame and then put the weight stacks in and tighten everything up.The last thing to do is to assemble the cabling and pulleys. Trust me, you will have to remove cables and pulleys if you try to install them too soon. Take a little time to properly identify the cables. Just like the rest of the parts, the parts themselves are not labeled. But you can determine which ones are which based on the ends, lengths and other details of each cable. And once you have everything else assembled, you can understand which cable is used where better, and they are shown on the diagrams. All the pulleys are the same, except one.
Don't make the mistake of assembling everything on each diagram in the diagram page order before proceeding to the next. Instead, assemble the frame first, then the seats and all other parts, then the weight stacks, weight stack covers, and last the pulleys and cables together.
I also had an issue with one of the pulleys rubbing on a weight stack cover. I could not adjust anything to give it more clearance so I adjusted the hole in the cover to move the it 1/4" away from the pulley and it is fine. Not a big deal nor any compromise in functionality at all. But I want it to be quiet and something rubbing would bug me.
You could put this thing together in a day if you begin early and work hard at it. But I assembled it over several days and took my time and enjoyed seeing it come together. It is such a good quality product, I didn't mind assembling it at all. And when it's all done, you know all about your gym.
As far as the end cap that I forced in the wrong place, I contacted Body Solid and they sent me 4 replacement parts. The customer support is excellent from Body Solid.
One other issue was that the weights on the weight stacks were sticking on the vertical bars that hold the weights in place and guide them up and down. This was solved by applying a little silicon lubricant, like the kind you use on a treadmill, to the polls. That made everything work smoothly. Don't use grease or oil since there is plastic bushings inside the weights.
I attached some photos of how my gym fits with my other equipment, and also a comparison photo of the two end caps that look alike and how to tell them apart. The room is 10.5 feet by 12 foot but my wife and I can use all my equipment without any problems. The inversion table folds up against the wall, the treadmill is near the ab station, and the stair climber is in front of the leg press. We even have room for a chair to change shoes on.
We installed it in our basement on (4) horse stall mats which left the perfect footprint for this to be on.......8 feet by 12 feet. We just started using it and am amazed with the amount of exercises this provides. Will never need a gym membership again. Love the convenience!
Now lets talk about the directions. Ummmmmmm.....what directions! Some sketchy diagrams do not count. But 20 hours later.....we figured it out. It takes two people......sometimes just to think it through. Some suggestions:
Take the time to unpack EVERYTHING and lay it out per station.....sort it.......sticky tag it with the part piece.
Sort all the hardware into bags and mark on the bag the part piece.
Note each station has a red, blue, or yellow dot and tend in general to be packed station by station.
Note the dots tend to be on the "up" side of the piece.
Print out the directions from Body Solid website on 11 x 17. Easier to see than the provided 8 1/2 x 11.
Note the page numbers on the directions. Install in this order.
Print out all the photos in different orientations you can find. Will be very helpful.
For the cables, run everything then tighten the nuts/bolts. If you start by tightening the nuts/bolts for the pulleys, you will have to undo some of them to get the cables in.
Don't forgot to check to make sure there are not plastic end caps or levelers needed under a piece. We did that, then had to find a way to life it to get them under there. Not fun.
And......bring patience! We took our time and worked on it in the evenings for a few hours till it was done. 100% worth it and I find it helps me understand the machine better and the possibilities for workouts.