I have the FT2....I just moved and needed to reassemble, this video helped, thank you. For the people thinking of getting one, the only thing that sucks is the SQUAT BAR.... you have to go down, lock in place, then start your squat, when you finish your reps, you have to go back down, lock the bar in the locking mechanism, and bright it back up, lock it in place, then you step out... it kills your workout, specially if you train to failure, you really need to leave some energy for the end to be able to go down, lock, bring up, blah blah blah... I am not used to it, I would get the other machine(SCS SMITH CAGE SYSTEM) with the same cables but the squat bar is more of a traditional smith machine, uses free weights but no annoying locking mechanism, TRY DOING A SQUAT ON BOTH OF THESE BEFORE YOU BUY..... you'll see what I mean...both machines are the same price, yea the FT2 looks prettier but just do a squat and you'll see lol
Agree on the bar and how bad it is to have to start your squat from the bottom position. I never use the red bar. Leg extension and preacher curl also of no use for me.
You are an absolute legend!!! You made this video at just the right time. I just bought a 2nd hand one and used your video to help me dismantle by going backwards. Will use your video again to assemble so thank you!
hey can you share any pitfalls in disassembling and reassembling one? i am picking a partially disassembled one up next week. it actually needs to come through my front door also so it will be a significant breakdown sadly. appreciate it.
I deliver these for a living! My crew and I can unbox and build in less than an hour and a half. Super great Machiene! Really easy to build! Probably the most popular gym we sell!
That’s great! It’s good work and good pay. I’ve done quite a few of these now. I deliver them sometimes but usually assemble them at the clients home only. 🙂✌️❤️
@DSM_95 - how would you recommend de-assembling for a move? Do you need to disassemble fully or can you remove weights and break it into left and right sides?
@@303_garage @DSM_95 - how would you recommend de-assembling for a move? Do you need to disassemble fully or can you remove weights and break it into left and right sides?
The figuratively saved my arse. It took me 10hrs to get the basic stuff, meaning having it functional. The directions that came with this are OK at best. This is a freaking must for anyone that wants to do this themselves. 👍👍. Also, it physically kicked my ass too. Man!! Also, Im not a DIY person anymore. This is the biggest project Ive tackled in years. 🤜🤛
Nothing wrong with learning what you are willing or unwilling to do anymore. If picked up a few now talents and skills but also let a few go after passing 40 years of age 🙂. Yes, this piece of equipment can get the best of you. Glad you completed it. Thanks for supporting the channel. We hope you and yours are well 🙂✌️❤️
I am so grateful for this video and the time you put into explaining each section! I bought mine used and had to disassemble and reassemble. This was most excellent and guided me well!! Thank you!
INSPIRE FITNESS should pay you for doing the video. I put my FT 2 together a few weeks ago and two problems I am having and inspire fitness support does not respond to help me out. First in the instructions it should specify that the metal shroud cover with the inspire lettering goes inside i was trying to put my metal shroud covers on with the lettering on the outside and I was wondering why it wasn’t fitting and I ended up stripping 2 of the tiny screws. I did install the metal shroud the right way after I was looking at several machines on line. The other issue I am having is that one of the Red levers isn’t making contact at the same time the other side is when turning the smith bar. I saw a video inspire On how to adjust the carriage but my outer latch needs to come forward not back as in the video from Inspire. It took me about 3-4 hours a night for 4 nights to put it all together.
We just finished putting ours together. Your video was INVALUABLE! We'd read the instructions then preview each step on the video before beginning. I'd roll over to the laptop, saying, "Roll Tape!" Honestly, really super helpful. Thanks, man.
Always glad to read messages from the viewers. Just let's me know that the video is doing exactly what I intended. Thanks for supporting the channel 😊✌❤
Hope you are installing mine. :-) I get mine on 2/24. I don't have the patience and it would probably take me 1 step per day :-) and so someone installing for me. Anyway, great video and good info. Thanks much!
You’re welcome. I’m really glad the video helped and I’m really glad to know it saved you quite a bit of money. I charged $600 for this job. Just happy to see that the content is doing what I hoped it would do. Enjoy that equipment. Enter our power tool Giveaway if you haven’t already if you’d like a chance to win some new power tools. I hope you and yours are well 🙂✌️❤️
Well, the extra weight stack was out of stock, so it's coming this Saturday. They wanted $200 to add those. I guess. I should have waited on putting on the shroud....LMBO oh well.
Nice job! I have an FT-1, it's a lot simpler to assemble since both sides of the frame are pretty much assembled out of the box and the cables are also already in place. Just install the three connecting bars and the weights. I did not go with FT-2 because it require a lot of space which I don't have. Also FT-1 is design to be in a corner which is my case. To everyone interested in buying either FT-X, FT-1 or FT-2, better decide where you want it installed because it's not possible to move it even an inch without wrecking it! You'll need to do a lot of disassembly just to move it to the desired location!! Be warn!!!
what is crazy is how there arent very many videos over this machine and they are sold out everywhere, got mine last year around August. I really dont like doing squats with it, I'd suggest buying a step box if you want to do cable squats to get a little deeper.
You’re welcome. Let me know how the assembly turns out. Glad this video helps. I hope you and yours are well. 🙂✌️❤️ Enter our power tool GIVEAWAY if you want a chance at winning some power tools
Debating between the titan selectorized lat pull down plus costco ftx OR just combine both with the scs inspire or maybe the ft2. I already have a rack.
We were going to have ours delivered and set up, but now the guy has upped the price, so we are going to attempt it on our own! (Thanks in advance for the video) QUESTION…..I am looking at all the boxes, and with all the seats down, do you think we can fit everything in our Dodge Caravan (mini van) ??? Anyone try it before ?
How do I get replacement parts.. there is a insert sleeve that goes into the bench. Where are you put delay extension or the preacher curl into that plastic piece or sleeve broke on me and I want to replace it hard to fine
So, I was wondering if you could answer a quick question... I ordered the FT2 from Dick's Sporting Goods recently and it got delivered yesterday. I'm currently traveling for work and my brother accepted the delivery and they placed it in the garage. With this order, it was just the FT2 system... so attachments, benches, extra weights, etc... (those I was ordering next). When it got delivered, my brother pointed out that it said "Box 2 of 2" on the side (it looks exactly like the box in your intro segment). Is that the only box that is needed without all the attachments? Or, what's in "Box 1 of 1"? (Again, I'm out of town for another few weeks and I plan on assembling it when I return home, but just trying to make sure everything's there when I get back) Thanks for all the help!!! Means a ton!!!!
@@MasteringMayhem Contacted Dick's Sporting Goods. After third time calling, finally found out they sent the 2 different boxes 2 different methods (1 via Pilot and 1 via FedEx). Thanks for the help... it helped me keep calling! And I'll be sure to re-watch your video to assist in the setup! Thanks again!
Are the Metal Latches on the Sliders touching the smith bar when you rotate it ? When you assembled the FT2 ! Any tips to get the alignment correct so the Latches on the Right and Left Sliders make contact at the same time? Anyone else can help me ! Please. Thank you
Hello ive brought this inspire ft2 from a friend and have to take it down to move it to my house, can i break it down into three peices ( 2 sides and the back ) or would i need to take it fully apart. I dont have a manual ?
How do you get the Right and Left Sliders on the Uprights to align properly so the 2 Metal catches on them make contact with the Smith Bar at the same time ?
Good job. Very informative. Please send the list of all the accessories in additional to buy from Amazon in a single link please( everything). Thx brother . Good luck 👍
INSPIRE Fitness FT2 Functional Trainer and Smith Station - amzn.to/2PGjEVS Inspire Fitness SCS Bench (Flat -Incline - Decline) - amzn.to/3mEZ1W4 Optional Preacher Curl From Inspire Website (Amazon Does Not Have It) - inspirefitness.com/product/preacher-curl-attachment/ Optional Leg Extension (Amazon Did Not Have It) - inspirefitness.com/product/leg-extension-curl-attachment/ Accessory Kit (Amazon Did Not Have It) - inspirefitness.com/product/ft1-accessory-kit/ I hope that helped. If you purchase through the Amazon links we appreciate the support. We hope you and yours are well. If you live in Texas within 100 miles of my home I will come and assemble the equipment for you. Take care and stay tuned 🙂✌️❤️
The slider on my model are very hard to move. I have to use a lot of force moving them either up or down. This happened immediately after I put it on the vertical front uprights (both left and right). Do you know why this is? Thsnks
So I’m not sure why I didn’t know dewalt had an 8v platform too. (Just found out earlier today) Do you have any you can review. That 8v screw gun seems like it’d be great for small over head work like installing ceiling fans.
everything can be done with 1 person EXCEPT step 16 where you have to install the BACK SHROUD. The instructions call for you pushing DOWN on the shroud WHILE in tightening the bolt but to tighten a bolt everyone knows you need two wrenches so not sure how someone can push the shroud TIGHT while at the same time NOT using any hands as 2 hands are needed for the bolt.
@@MasteringMayhem the swivel pulley slider. I didn’t put the handle right when I slide the slider down the bearing shaft, so now the slider is stock, and I can’t get it of again :-(
@@liannemadsen3301 I see. It’s not easy but it can be removed. If you have a ladder where you can get above that pole so you can look down into the pulley slider from the top, you should be able to see the latch/mechanism that’s keeping it stuck on the pole/shaft. It’s not easy but it can be done. You got this.
At minute 11:14 you talk about removing one of the sliders. I installed one correctly but the other I did not and it is stuck. How do you remove it so that I can put it on correctly? Do I have to take the entire thing apart to get to the release mechanism?
figured it out. I started with a long flathead screwdriver but instead ended up using a wide wood finisher to push the little metal piece with a spring surrounding it away from the hole it was connected to by looking underneath the slider. I needed a flashlight. The mechanism released and voila!
Damn I needed this a couple weeks ago! Lol. I actually put together a used one by myself that was already somewhat assembled. Do you recall one random bolt that didn’t look like any of the other ones? That’s the one remaining piece I still have and have no idea what it’s for lol
buying the SCS off someone else. Have to move it. Hoping the wieght stack is easy to just remove. Than hopefully a couple of us can left the cage into a truck. Anybody move one of these. Please give me some tips! There is two of us men but if I have to get more. Let me know. Cheers.
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That assembly took about 11hours, but I was also filming it. I would say it’s about an 8-9 hour assembly...if you go at my pace. You may be faster you may be slower but it’s a day project for sure.
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I have the FT2....I just moved and needed to reassemble, this video helped, thank you. For the people thinking of getting one, the only thing that sucks is the SQUAT BAR.... you have to go down, lock in place, then start your squat, when you finish your reps, you have to go back down, lock the bar in the locking mechanism, and bright it back up, lock it in place, then you step out... it kills your workout, specially if you train to failure, you really need to leave some energy for the end to be able to go down, lock, bring up, blah blah blah... I am not used to it, I would get the other machine(SCS SMITH CAGE SYSTEM) with the same cables but the squat bar is more of a traditional smith machine, uses free weights but no annoying locking mechanism, TRY DOING A SQUAT ON BOTH OF THESE BEFORE YOU BUY..... you'll see what I mean...both machines are the same price, yea the FT2 looks prettier but just do a squat and you'll see lol
Any words of wisdom re moving the FT2? I am getting ready to move mine and any tips would help.
Agree on the bar and how bad it is to have to start your squat from the bottom position. I never use the red bar. Leg extension and preacher curl also of no use for me.
You are an absolute legend!!! You made this video at just the right time. I just bought a 2nd hand one and used your video to help me dismantle by going backwards. Will use your video again to assemble so thank you!
Thank you. Glad the video helped out both backwards and forwards 🙂✌️❤️
hey can you share any pitfalls in disassembling and reassembling one? i am picking a partially disassembled one up next week. it actually needs to come through my front door also so it will be a significant breakdown sadly. appreciate it.
I deliver these for a living! My crew and I can unbox and build in less than an hour and a half. Super great Machiene! Really easy to build! Probably the most popular gym we sell!
That’s great! It’s good work and good pay. I’ve done quite a few of these now. I deliver them sometimes but usually assemble them at the clients home only. 🙂✌️❤️
Is the scs as simple? I just bought one. Delivery in six weeks. Can't wait
@@matthewmurphy5543 I think the SCS is more involved it’s defiantly a 2 person job for a few steps. But pretty similar to the ft2
@DSM_95 - how would you recommend de-assembling for a move? Do you need to disassemble fully or can you remove weights and break it into left and right sides?
@@303_garage @DSM_95 - how would you recommend de-assembling for a move? Do you need to disassemble fully or can you remove weights and break it into left and right sides?
The figuratively saved my arse. It took me 10hrs to get the basic stuff, meaning having it functional. The directions that came with this are OK at best. This is a freaking must for anyone that wants to do this themselves. 👍👍.
Also, it physically kicked my ass too. Man!!
Also, Im not a DIY person anymore. This is the biggest project Ive tackled in years. 🤜🤛
Nothing wrong with learning what you are willing or unwilling to do anymore. If picked up a few now talents and skills but also let a few go after passing 40 years of age 🙂. Yes, this piece of equipment can get the best of you. Glad you completed it. Thanks for supporting the channel. We hope you and yours are well 🙂✌️❤️
I am so grateful for this video and the time you put into explaining each section! I bought mine used and had to disassemble and reassemble. This was most excellent and guided me well!! Thank you!
Did you manage to do it ? To dissasemble for temporary storage since the new house is not finished is it good to do myself?
INSPIRE FITNESS should pay you for doing the video. I put my FT 2 together a few weeks ago and two problems I am having and inspire fitness support does not respond to help me out. First in the instructions it should specify that the metal shroud cover with the inspire lettering goes inside i was trying to put my metal shroud covers on with the lettering on the outside and I was wondering why it wasn’t fitting and I ended up stripping 2 of the tiny screws. I did install the metal shroud the right way after I was looking at several machines on line. The other issue I am having is that one of the Red levers isn’t making contact at the same time the other side is when turning the smith bar. I saw a video inspire On how to adjust the carriage but my outer latch needs to come forward not back as in the video from Inspire.
It took me about 3-4 hours a night for 4 nights to put it all together.
I probably would have made the same mistake on the shroud if I hadn't watched the video...LMBO
Thanks MM for showing us to setup PT2, Thanks for your videos 📹 I appreciate you 🙏 😊
We just finished putting ours together. Your video was INVALUABLE! We'd read the instructions then preview each step on the video before beginning. I'd roll over to the laptop, saying, "Roll Tape!" Honestly, really super helpful. Thanks, man.
Always glad to read messages from the viewers. Just let's me know that the video is doing exactly what I intended. Thanks for supporting the channel 😊✌❤
Great video, look at get me one very soon, question: how much head room do you need to install and to exercise
Hope you are installing mine. :-) I get mine on 2/24. I don't have the patience and it would probably take me 1 step per day :-) and so someone installing for me. Anyway, great video and good info. Thanks much!
Thank you for sharing, we are trying to move into another room! Lots of stuff
All the best with the move 🙂✌️❤️
Thanks for making this video, it really did help a great deal. They wanted $400.00 to have someone come out. I said the Heck with that!
You’re welcome. I’m really glad the video helped and I’m really glad to know it saved you quite a bit of money. I charged $600 for this job. Just happy to see that the content is doing what I hoped it would do. Enjoy that equipment. Enter our power tool Giveaway if you haven’t already if you’d like a chance to win some new power tools. I hope you and yours are well 🙂✌️❤️
Well, the extra weight stack was out of stock, so it's coming this Saturday. They wanted $200 to add those. I guess. I should have waited on putting on the shroud....LMBO oh well.
Great video, please do keep this up. I intend on getting this in a year or so, and could really find help in this :)
Quick question. How wide is the red smith bar? I couldn't find that information anywhere. Thanks
Nice job! I have an FT-1, it's a lot simpler to assemble since both sides of the frame are pretty much assembled out of the box and the cables are also already in place. Just install the three connecting bars and the weights. I did not go with FT-2 because it require a lot of space which I don't have. Also FT-1 is design to be in a corner which is my case. To everyone interested in buying either FT-X, FT-1 or FT-2, better decide where you want it installed because it's not possible to move it even an inch without wrecking it! You'll need to do a lot of disassembly just to move it to the desired location!! Be warn!!!
what is crazy is how there arent very many videos over this machine and they are sold out everywhere, got mine last year around August. I really dont like doing squats with it, I'd suggest buying a step box if you want to do cable squats to get a little deeper.
also, I paid 250 for the company to assembly mine, money well spent. lol
Appreciate you. I'm installing this tomorrow and wanted to see what I was up against.
You’re welcome. Let me know how the assembly turns out. Glad this video helps. I hope you and yours are well. 🙂✌️❤️ Enter our power tool GIVEAWAY if you want a chance at winning some power tools
Debating between the titan selectorized lat pull down plus costco ftx OR just combine both with the scs inspire or maybe the ft2. I already have a rack.
We were going to have ours delivered and set up, but now the guy has upped the price, so we are going to attempt it on our own! (Thanks in advance for the video) QUESTION…..I am looking at all the boxes, and with all the seats down, do you think we can fit everything in our Dodge Caravan (mini van) ??? Anyone try it before ?
Were you able to pick this up and fit it in your mini van?
Did yours come with lubricant? I don’t think mine did unless somehow I never saw it. Would any lube do?
How do I get replacement parts.. there is a insert sleeve that goes into the bench. Where are you put delay extension or the preacher curl into that plastic piece or sleeve broke on me and I want to replace it hard to fine
I would reach out to the manufacturer or the seller
So, I was wondering if you could answer a quick question... I ordered the FT2 from Dick's Sporting Goods recently and it got delivered yesterday. I'm currently traveling for work and my brother accepted the delivery and they placed it in the garage. With this order, it was just the FT2 system... so attachments, benches, extra weights, etc... (those I was ordering next). When it got delivered, my brother pointed out that it said "Box 2 of 2" on the side (it looks exactly like the box in your intro segment). Is that the only box that is needed without all the attachments? Or, what's in "Box 1 of 1"? (Again, I'm out of town for another few weeks and I plan on assembling it when I return home, but just trying to make sure everything's there when I get back) Thanks for all the help!!! Means a ton!!!!
You need the box 1 of 1 as well. They sent half the equipment only. They do that sometimes. Definitely reach it to them if you haven’t already.
@@MasteringMayhem Contacted Dick's Sporting Goods. After third time calling, finally found out they sent the 2 different boxes 2 different methods (1 via Pilot and 1 via FedEx). Thanks for the help... it helped me keep calling! And I'll be sure to re-watch your video to assist in the setup! Thanks again!
Are the Metal Latches on the Sliders touching the smith bar when you rotate it ? When you assembled the FT2 ! Any tips to get the alignment correct so the Latches on the Right and Left Sliders make contact at the same time?
Anyone else can help me ! Please. Thank you
Hello ive brought this inspire ft2 from a friend and have to take it down to move it to my house, can i break it down into three peices ( 2 sides and the back ) or would i need to take it fully apart. I dont have a manual ?
It has to be more pieces than that. Almost taken fully apart
how high must the ceiling be at least in order to install it?
are there any adjustments to help level the unit on a floor that has a slight downward slope?
Widgets or plastic shoes from a third party.
How do you get the Right and Left Sliders on the Uprights to align properly so the 2 Metal catches on them make contact with the Smith Bar at the same time ?
I have the problem, did you already find a solution?
congratulation MM 5K subscriber🎉🎉🎉
Ok this is awesome, but I'm just trying to figure out how to turn it around and move it 30 feet without taking it apart.
Good job. Very informative. Please send the list of all the accessories in additional to buy from Amazon in a single link please( everything). Thx brother . Good luck 👍
INSPIRE Fitness FT2 Functional Trainer and Smith Station - amzn.to/2PGjEVS
Inspire Fitness SCS Bench (Flat -Incline - Decline) - amzn.to/3mEZ1W4
Optional Preacher Curl From Inspire Website (Amazon Does Not Have It) - inspirefitness.com/product/preacher-curl-attachment/
Optional Leg Extension (Amazon Did Not Have It) - inspirefitness.com/product/leg-extension-curl-attachment/
Accessory Kit (Amazon Did Not Have It) - inspirefitness.com/product/ft1-accessory-kit/
I hope that helped. If you purchase through the Amazon links we appreciate the support. We hope you and yours are well. If you live in Texas within 100 miles of my home I will come and assemble the equipment for you. Take care and stay tuned 🙂✌️❤️
The slider on my model are very hard to move. I have to use a lot of force moving them either up or down. This happened immediately after I put it on the vertical front uprights (both left and right). Do you know why this is? Thsnks
So I’m not sure why I didn’t know dewalt had an 8v platform too. (Just found out earlier today) Do you have any you can review. That 8v screw gun seems like it’d be great for small over head work like installing ceiling fans.
I don’t have any but I will get my hands on one one when I can.
@@MasteringMayhem probably going to get one next weekend. They don’t look too expensive. Saw some kits going for like $80.
I installed the cables & pulleys idk why there loose still I’m trying to tighten but that bolt doesn’t even make it tight at all
Great job my friend ✌🏻
everything can be done with 1 person EXCEPT step 16 where you have to install the BACK SHROUD. The instructions call for you pushing DOWN on the shroud WHILE in tightening the bolt but to tighten a bolt everyone knows you need two wrenches so not sure how someone can push the shroud TIGHT while at the same time NOT using any hands as 2 hands are needed for the bolt.
Hi. Thanks for an awesome video 💪🏼 I’m at step 4, and mine got stock. You said you could remove yours again. But how? 🙏
Remove what exactly?
@@MasteringMayhem the swivel pulley slider. I didn’t put the handle right when I slide the slider down the bearing shaft, so now the slider is stock, and I can’t get it of again :-(
Your are taking about after 11 minutes of your video.
@@liannemadsen3301 I see. It’s not easy but it can be removed. If you have a ladder where you can get above that pole so you can look down into the pulley slider from the top, you should be able to see the latch/mechanism that’s keeping it stuck on the pole/shaft. It’s not easy but it can be done. You got this.
@@MasteringMayhem thank you 🙏 I kan see it, but I’m not sure what I should use to pull it out?
At minute 11:14 you talk about removing one of the sliders. I installed one correctly but the other I did not and it is stuck. How do you remove it so that I can put it on correctly? Do I have to take the entire thing apart to get to the release mechanism?
figured it out. I started with a long flathead screwdriver but instead ended up using a wide wood finisher to push the little metal piece with a spring surrounding it away from the hole it was connected to by looking underneath the slider. I needed a flashlight. The mechanism released and voila!
Does it require to bolt securely to the floor ?
I don’t believe so. It is not required.
I watched your video.....burned mental calories. Going to go eat something made by Hostess in my pantry to replenish calories. 😂
Damn I needed this a couple weeks ago! Lol. I actually put together a used one by myself that was already somewhat assembled. Do you recall one random bolt that didn’t look like any of the other ones? That’s the one remaining piece I still have and have no idea what it’s for lol
Is it the really long one! I remember one being longer than all the rest.
Nice work gloves!
Thank you. They are comfortable and they work well with small parts and pieces.
Great video.
Impressive worke 😎
Thank you. That project wore me out. By the end I had no more energy. Worth the pay though...just a long day. Thanks for watching.
buying the SCS off someone else. Have to move it. Hoping the wieght stack is easy to just remove. Than hopefully a couple of us can left the cage into a truck. Anybody move one of these. Please give me some tips! There is two of us men but if I have to get more. Let me know. Cheers.
If your able to remove the plates and a few other pieces, tow of you should be able to get that cage into the truck bed.
Let me know how it turns out.
I came from tiktok!
Heeeyyyyyy! Glad you found us and glad to have you. I hope you and yours are well. Stay tuned and see you at the LIVE GIVEAWAY this Saturday night @ 9pm CST. 🙂✌️❤️
How long did it take? 🤦♀️😉🤣🤣
That assembly took about 11hours, but I was also filming it. I would say it’s about an 8-9 hour assembly...if you go at my pace. You may be faster you may be slower but it’s a day project for sure.
This video deserves a better like to view ratio
I came from tiktok 🦆🦆🦆
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You sure do inspire me to NOT get one of those. I'm tired just watching the video lol🤙
It really wore me out editing it 🙂. I appreciate you watching though...support is always appreciated 🙂✌️❤️
👍👍👍😃😎😎
8 hours.. of which 6 hours of unpacking.