INSPIRE FITNESS FTX FUNCTIONAL TRAINER REVIEW
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- Опубліковано 1 лип 2024
- My quick review video of the Inspire Fitness FTX Functional Trainer. I'll be going over the pros, cons, score out of ten, and if I'd buy it again. This piece is currently available on Costco's website for $1599, and you DO NOT have to be a Costco member to order it. If you've been looking at your next gym piece and considering a functional trainer, make sure to watch this video.
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Appreciate that you respond to so many questions and comments. Good luck with your channel.
I bought it last year and it's great.
Good vid.
Thanks! I appreciate the well wishes. I agree this is one of the best pieces any home gym owner could buy.
I have this model and it’s been the best investment for my home gym. Always looking for new ways to use it - please keep these FTX videos coming!
Yes, this thing is amazing, and the price point is incredible! Thanks for the feedback!
That strap is simply amazing for doing controlled squats...definitely try it! Best piece of gym equipment ever bought
Agreed totally on this review. Easy setup, and directly countering the directions, I did it myself. Incredible machine with a huge array of exercises. Price is now close to 2k.
Thanks! Wow its gone up quite a bit since I purchased it.
Nice review. I agree nice workout machine/trainer. It would be great if you show all the different workouts possible.
Thanks for watching. That sounds like a great video idea, I'll definitely make one. I will have to start writing down all the different exercises now because there's just so many. Lol.
I don't know if you did it yet but I would love a video of all the exercises you do on here, particularly any leg exercises. I assume you can do a reverse leg press using that strap. Also, I'm 6'4". Do you think this machine works for tall people?
Great video, thanks for posting, ordering one to complete our home gym, wondering how you like it for flat/incline chest press? Subscribed👍
Thanks for watching! I like it for flat and incline but the angle of the handles due to the design kind of hamper the movement. Still works though and will certainly be a nice finishing touch to your gym. Also, thank you for the sub!!
Thanks bro!
Got the ftx from Costco last year, love the machine. Only con is……. The bench that came with it was/is apparently made for kids? The height of it is so low that I felt it would be better to just sit on the floor. 😂😂 That bench was the one thing I upgraded. Other then that, the machine was well worth the purchase.
Have you tried decline bench press using curl bar on this?Would appreciate if you can make video on it?
Does anyone have any issues with the cables/pulleys yet? Like drag points and them not being as smooth?
Hybrid incline barbell press on unit is superior in that it fully activates uppermost pectoral strands, never before been able to put the boots to that area like I can with the FTX, 3 months in zero buyer regret that's rare Imo
Feel the same way, absolutely zero regret in purchasing the FTX.
Main con is stacks narrow so flys becomes part press. Can use one at a time to change angle. Of course that is to make it compact.
I agree I’m gonna try to extend mine get the back brace remade made to be extended about 2 to 3feet wider surprised no one has created an machine extension kit for this
Great point, give it a year and I bet inspire will make one for an outrageous price lol.
Great video. Is there protection on the bottom of the frame to protect the floor? I see you don't have a mat under the unit.
Thanks! No I built this in the room and planned to place a mat under it later but never did. As far as I can tell the floor seems fine though since the machine doesn't move at all. I'll know the real damage when I have to move it though...yikes
4:20 I was concerned about the rubbing sound my made but I can see (more like hear) that this is normal. Thanks for the video.
Glad it was helpful! I believe that noise is just the movement along the guide rods. Totally normal though.
I would say the cons for this machine include, it might be too short for very tall users, and it doesn’t allow you to do proper squats. If I were doing this all over again, I would investigate more expensive option that gave me the ability to do Smith machine type work as well.
I believe inspire makes a slightly bigger functional trainer that is also basically a Smith machine. I can agree with the height of the machine though, a little taller would've been nice.
Here in Canada anyway the Costco unit comes with five position weight bench and a year's free subscription to inspire online coach trainers, get ready to lose fat gain more rapidly than other methods, I find the workout far superior to free weight body weight or rubber bands
You're right, I forgot about the bench. Duh, oops! I ended up giving mine to a family member since I had a higher quality adjustable bench.
Love the reviews .I really like this machine. I am just concerned if I will ever outgrow the weights. Can you let me know your thoughts?
Unless your a hard-core bodybuilder I don't think so. In the case that you do get too strong for it you can get aftermarket guide rods from Inspire and add on additional weight plates. That, or get a gym pin that goes into the weights, but also allows you to place weight plates on it for additional weight.
Thanks @@halvorse . I am thinking of getting a gympin but can the cables handle the additional weights. I always worry abt it.
@@mrrishibhatia That I don't know off hand. I'd reccommend reaching out to inspire about their pulley and cable load capacity just to be safe.
thanks bro!!!!!
I got this model after the prices fell, I paid ¥900,000 in Japan, which was like $700. I consider that a big win.
Absolutely it was! That's even less than I paid great snag!
Really .? But tey do not sell it. They only sell the bewer model 3. It cost closer to $2000. Only online too※ The rack by inspire is about $ 600 . Could you explain. I wish they sold this older model in Japan costco. But they never did. Also this machine is not even close to anything more tham a house level machine
As of 01/09/23 Costco has a $300 discount so price is $1,199.00 shipping and bench included. Question, can the pull-up bar be flipped to lower the high?
Great info, thanks! Unfortunately not, the bolt hole that keeps it in place can only go on the one way.
Could the width between the cables be a problem for wide shoulders on larger men, especially doing fly movements?
Yes! It is too narrow for 100% effective Flys. You can counteract it by stepping further outside the machine width, but that only does so much.
Also, once it’s assembled is it able to be moved at all or do you need it build it precisely where you want it to be? Thanks!
You can assemble most of it before placing the weights to move it. Once the weights are on you'd need 3 to 4 good strong buddies to move it.
Dude that movement at 4:38 would you happen to have a name for that please and thank you
That is an overhead rope spread or overhead tricep extension with cables.
What’s the minimum weight(no pin placed) per stack? 5 or 10?
If it’s 10lbs and I wanted 5lb as the minimum, is there a spot to place mini add on plates?
Without the pin in any of the weight plates the minimum weight is 10. Given the pulley ratio however, it is more like 5 lbs.
Can you tell me the height of the towers without the chin up bar? Yes, I realize it needs that support but we have a low ceiling and could fabricate a flat bar to keep it together if needed. TIA!
Sorry for the delay its about 77" without the pull-up bar attached. If you can fab something up you can definitely make it work.
@@halvorse Huge thanks for the measurement and with that I can make it work. Tight but doable in my basement.
@@halvorse thanks, we have just enough space to make it work with 77".
Mine is arriving today. The room it's going in is carpeted. Should I place a thick sheet of plywood under for stability. I tried to see what kind of floor you had but couldn't. Thanks in advance.
It weighs so much it'll be plenty stable, but if you have some plywood and gym mats I'd reccommend that. My room is just laminate wood flooring and it works fine just resting on that. Enjoy the machine though you won't regret it!
@@halvorse Thank you! I put it directly on the carpet and it is very stable due to the weight. You were right.
@@ChrisBryne Glad to hear it enjoy!
Question: My gf wants to know since the weight increments are 10lbs, but she want's 5lbs, if you don't have the pin in any weight does the cable/pully still move? She wanted to add 5lb magnetic plate on it. So if you move the rope(or any handle attachments) with no pin inside the minimum 10lb weight, does the cable still move?
Hope my question makes sense. Thank you
Yes the cable and pulley system will still work with no weight stack selected per se. It will pull the weight stack above the "1" which is 10lbs before the pulley ratio comes into play.
Mine came with 5lbs removable weight you can add on top of stack
Nice! They must've upgraded it because mine from 2021 sure didn't lol.
I have a low ceiling, is it possible to install without the pull up bar?
I would say no. The pull up bar is detrimental in keeping the two parts aligned and stable. If you don't use the pull up bar it only has the middle and bottom supports on it connecting the two sides.
@@halvorse Thanks , appreciate it!
I’m 6 foot 1 do you think I’m too tall for it? An important workout I want to do with it is tricep rope pull-downs
I would say no especially since you can lean your torso back for more ROM. However, if possible see if a Costco near you has a floor model you can try out.
My basement height is limited to 81.5 inches. Would I be able to fit this without the pull up bar? Costco website indicates that this is 83.5 inches - but I assume that is with the pull up bar. I am wondering whether I can skip on the pull up bar and if that will get me enough clearance? Would it be possible to install sans pull up bar, and if so, can you provide any help with measurement? Thanks in advance!
It might be possible to install it without the pull up bar, but I would reccommend against it. The pull up bar doubles as a brace that connects and keep the two sides together from the top. Without it I would be very hesitant to use the machine especially when using close to the full weight stack.
@@halvorse That is a good point - didn't realize it contributed towards the stability of the machine, but that makes sense. Would you have the height without the bar? I may want to check if I can come up with a different solution to address stability if in fact the height is below 81.5 inches.
@@FuturesNQ I will measure it tonight and get back to yeh. I suppose you could always have some sort of brace custom made and that would work.
@@FuturesNQ looks like about 77" without the pullup bar
@@halvorse thanks for getting back to me! Appreciate it man
Great video
Thank you so much for the view and feedback!
The numbers really bother me :( I just built mine and I hate that the #’s aren’t in 5’s.
Lol I know what you mean. It took my by surprise too.
So is 1 really 5lbs?
Yes. Max weight per side is 82.5 lbs.
How have the cables and pulleys held up ? How long would you guess that they`will last ? .Thanks
Had this for three years now and they are still smooth as day one. I do use silicone lube on them about once every two months. How long they'll last is tough to say, but I'd wager at least 7 to 10 years depending on frequency of use.
@@halvorse and then simply replace the cables, bushings, and pulleys ?
@@billwill1337 yep! I'm sure putting new cables will be a huge PITA, but that snd pulleys would really be the only things to replace as needed.
@@halvorse thanks 👍
Have you ever used a gym pin on it to add plates?
No, but I have seen other videos of people doing it. Looks like a great way to add some more weight for certain exercises.
I wonder if you can rig this to add some resistance bands to add to the stack?
I think the easier option is buying an aftermarket selector pin that allows you to put weights on it. I.E. you place the pin in the weight stack and then it sticks it far enough to let you add a 45 lb plate or maybe even two.
@@halvorse Good to know, I didn't even know they sold something like that.
@@halvorsedo you have a link to one of these or did you buy one you like?
@@darenking1508 I haven't found the need to buy one personally. The weight ratio is pretty good as is for most of the exercises I do with it.
How tall are you?
Do you also have some tension om the guide rods?
Yep sure do.
seems too narrow for a proper chest fly or really any chest workout variation. how's your experience been?
You're correct it is a bit narrow for flyes, but it still works. My biggest problem is just sliding in my socks because my flooring in the room lol.
Why are some people saying that it is only 82.5lbs per stack? I am confused. Costco description says 165 each. If it is only 82.5, I’ll cancel my order.
That's how pulley systems work. There is a weight ratio based on the pulleys used. In this case the ratio is 1/2. So it is 165lbs, but due to the pulleys the max resistance is equivalent to 82.5lbs. However, I assure you that it is still ample resistance and only on very few exercises will you max out. If you've ever been to a commercial gym and used any cable equipment it's the same concept. Take a lat pulldown machine for example, the weight stack might say 180 but based on the pulley weight ratio it could really only be 90lbs or even only 60lbs.
@@halvorse so the resistance will be 165 per stack? I do lift pretty heavily.
@@Dejesusluis87 it will be 82.5lbs per side since its a 1/2 weight ratio with the pulleys.
Does this need to be bolted down or secured in any way?
No it weighs so much there's no fear of it moving.
Is the SF3 worth it for the extra cost?
If you can only have one piece of equipment in your home setup, then yes. The sf3 will let you do bench press and squats with the safety of a Smith machine. If you have more space, I'd reccommend the FTX and a good ol power rack. You can find tons of cheap power racks now that would be less expensive than choosing the sf3.
@@halvorse may I ask why you'd recommend getting the power rack in addition to the FTX (replying to the comment above)?
@@myomilky Absolutely! While a functional trainer will give you a multitude of exercise options, without a power rack there really isn't a safe way to practice barbell bench press and barbell squats. Of course you can do substitute exercises with the functional trainer, but if you ever wanted to use free weights, I'd highly reccommend doing the two mentioned exercises in a rack with properly set safeties. There's definitely been times my safety straps have saved my neck during flat bench.
@@halvorse that is crazy, but believable. I've been doing a ton of research on racks for weeks on end and was almost 100% decided on getting a half rack. I coincidentally met a trainer, shopping around for med balls and he recommends I get a Smith machine instead. What are your thoughts on this idea?
Personally, I'm not a fan of Smith machines. They are probably the safest option, but they don't allow full freedom of motion since the bars path is always fixed. You also won't be able to work your smaller stabilizer muscles since the bar is fixed in place. Between a rack and a half rack though, I'd opt for a full rack so you can add more attachments as you grow your home gym. You can see on my rack for example I have the lat pull/low row attachment and also a Y dip bar attachment.
This is a clearly positive case of machine doing for humans what they can't do for themselves, provides all the upside of weights with none of the downsides , no need to get bent and contorted in some position to try and get a weight to activate muscle, very little learning curve,move a pin and a few other things nicely shortens the duration of a workout
Will this work with 90” ceilings?
Shouldn't be a problem. I'll measure it tonight and report back.
Are there companies that will put this together for me? Thanks!!
If you order from Costco or Amazon they may offer an installation service for an extra fee. However, its minimal tools required and overall a pretty simple installation. If physically able, I would try it myself first before paying more.
How much did u pay for it?
I want to say a total of around $1300 with tax back in early 2021.
I'm a old fukker now.. gonna invest in something like this
Hahhah, my thoughts exactly.