Good Deal?

[The Sundance Kid]

I am thinking of getting this for my garage, it looks like a really good deal. It is originally $399 but they have it marked down to $349 in my local Sam's store. I got a punching bag/Combo ( Great deal on Punching Bag Combo at Sam's Club!!!! ) with Heavy bag, speed bag, and a double ended bag, about 3 months ago for $200 and it has worked out great.

Any suggestions?

http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/nav...51&prDeTab=2#A




Overview:

This complete Smith Cage Machine comes with a multi-function utility bench and a 300 lb. Olympic weight set. The Smith Cage uses ultra-glide bushings and pulleys with sealed ball bearings to ensure the smoothest motion. 2,000 lb. tensile strength aircraft quality steel cables make sure your workout is safe and trouble free. The bench can be adjusted to flat, incline and decline positions to suit your needs


Specifications:

300 lb. Olympic weight set
Deluxe utility bench
Leg developer
Cable crossover
High/low pulley station
Bench Press, Squat, Butterfly, Lat Pull Down, Cross Over, Leg Developer, Low Pulley
Accessories: Single Handle, Triceps Rope, Ankle Strap, Lat Bar and Shiver Bar
Dark gray powder coated finish
Complete step by step workout chart included
Consult your physician before beginning any exercise program

and it comes with a 2 year warranty just encase the thing breaks.



Any Incite would be much apprechated.

[Ubermensch]

Fuck yea I spent 300 onmine and it doesn't have cable crossovers like that and the smith is a godsend. I would be all over that if I didnt have my Rack.

[Ubermensch]

On a side note make sure it is stucturly secure. That means alot I got a Nautalis myself good company name.

[The Sundance Kid]

Originally Posted by Ubermensch

On a side note make sure it is stucturly secure. That means alot I got a Nautalis myself good company name.

Thanks for the heads up, they had one on display at Sam's and it looked very sturdy.

[The Sundance Kid]

I am building a gym in my Garage, and would like to have an area for wrestling,BJJ,ect.ect.ect. What type of mats would be best for this? they have the mats at Sam's that snap together like puzzle pieces, but i don't know how well they would work, any ideas on a cheap way to pad the concrete floor would be great.

[Clint]

I'm personally against smith machines since they limit your range of motion (especially for things like squats). So I prefer a simple power rack, but in terms of that specific peice of equipment it looks like a solid deal.

For the mats alot of people use those puzzle mats. Your other good choice would be to see if you can get some used wrestling mats from a school or somewhere.

[Ubermensch]

I would get the used Wrestling mat the puzzle maps arn't my cup of tea Plus you can spar on the wrestling mat. Smith machines keep you from injury because you can do heavier weight without a spotter. But yes it does limit range.

[Clint]

Originally Posted by Ubermensch

I would get the used Wrestling mat the puzzle maps arn't my cup of tea Plus you can spar on the wrestling mat. Smith machines keep you from injury because you can do heavier weight without a spotter. But yes it does limit range.

With a power rack you don't need a spotter either since you have saftey bars.

[The Sundance Kid]

Well i guess in my case it would be good, i work out alone and don't have anyone to spot me. When you say they limit your motion, you mean that you can squat low enough or what?

[Clint]

Originally Posted by The Sundance Kid

Well i guess in my case it would be good, i work out alone and don't have anyone to spot me. When you say they limit your motion, you mean that you can squat low enough or what?

The problem is that when you squat, the weight doesn't move straight up and down, it moves in more of an arch. But with the guides, you have to move straight up and down.

From the looks of the machine, you might still be able to do free weight squats with the pins on the front or the locks for the smith machine part. It's hard to see in the picture.