Mikolo Smith Machine, 2200lbs Squat Rack with LAT-Pull Down System & Cable Crossover Machine, Training Equipment with Leg Hold-Down Attachment

It's a workout putting this thing together but it's well worth it. As others have noted, there is a serious amount of cardboard that the machine is packaged in. I'm pretty sure our trash collector hates us because of this.The build quality is really nice for the money since you're not paying for a brand name. The weights are really nice and the barbell is top quality. My favorite part is the pulley system. I opted for the aluminum wheels as I knew I wouldn't use them if they dint roll smooth. I'm glad I got them as it's a noticeable upgrade compared to the nylon rollers.The bench that came with the machine is very nice and is a not frills bench that can be adjusted to set angles and is very comfortable.The accessories I received are almost over whelming. I suggest you buy a wall rack so it's easy to organize and figure out what you want to use. I still haven't used all the accessories as there are so many.Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase and have cancelled my gym membership in favor of having a home gym. This fit the bill perfectly and has motivated me to workout much more than my local gym.

Few things. Want to say if you need this seller for anything, I wouldn’t hesitate for a second. They are knowledgeable, helpful, and quick to respond. A pleasure to work with. Only had this smith squat, cable combo thingy for a few weeks. I really like it. Adde Adds a lot of variation to what I could do at home before. Also want to say I’m only 5’7”. This machine is perfect for me. Directions are a bit sketchy, but good enough. Took me 3.5-4 hours to assemble. I trust it. It’s stable, and gets me a smith machine and cable machine. You can do a lot with it, has a good sized footprint. So be aware. If you like to work out at home, and think this would work for you, I’d recommend it. Good value for the money. Great customer service, and that’s rare these days.

Just put out Smith Machine together today and I have to say the quality of it is great.It took about 4 1/2 - 5ish hours to put together by myself. The instructions were very easy to follow. All of the parts are labeled to make finding the right part / nut / bolt, etc. very easy. (the part number is on the bag, so do not take the plastic / bag off any of the parts. I realized this after removing the bags / plastic on a few parts).My suggestion is to remove all of the parts / nuts / bolts, etc. from the packing boxes and lay them out in alphabetical order. It makes finding what you need a little easier. I left all of the hardware (nuts, bolts, etc.) in the shrink wrapped packages so they would not get lost. "Tools" are included (I'm using the term "tool" VERY loosely), but if you have your own wrenches / Allen wrenches / rachet set, I would HIGHLY recommend using that versus what is supplied. While the machine could be assembled with the included tools, it would be very difficult.Assembly was for the most part very easy for one person to do. It is not going to be a quick one hour project and done. I did it by myself, taking my time in about 4 1/2 - 5 hours (not counting the unboxing / laying everything out). A couple of hints / suggestions on assembly: 1) DO NOT tighten anything all the way. Leave the parts a little loose to allow some "play" when fitting things together. 2) I would not put the pully wheels in until after the cable is installed. I had to loosen or remove a couple of the wheels to get the cable fed through. 3) After you get the main base put together, make sure you have placed in the location you want it to be after assembly. It is HEAVY. It can be moved, but will require a couple of people to do it.Overall very pleased with the quality. Boxes were not damaged. Parts were in good condition (only had one part that a bracket was just every so slightly bent and needed bent back in order to fit one of the upright pieces, so no big deal). Instructions were easy enough to follow (only complaint would be to maybe have a little larger print for part numbers and pictures for a little easier viewing).Looking forward to being able to work out at home versus spending the money on a gym membership. I will update after the machine has been used for a little while, but based on the first impressions, I would highly recommend this machine for a home gym setting.

I am very pleased so far with the quality of the product. I am still in the process of assembling my rack. I will update once I am finished but I just wanted to comment that you definitely need to adhere to the instructions and DO NOT tighten the bolts! I also pulled most of the equipment out of the plastic bags in came in which are labeled and i did not see that lol but have been able so far to identify everything from the parts list. ALSO you will need a helper for the higher heavier pieces. It would be nice if the instructions were actually WORDS of instruction not one big picture especially certain steps where multiple pieces are assembled at the same time. The pictures can be a bit hard to understand and hard to read with such small print, when multiple parts are assembled in 1 step. You will need a set of sockets or wrenches as those small flat ones that come with the set are useless. IT does seem to be a very sturdy set and I am excited to finish it and try it out! I will update after that! I will give 4 out of 5 stars at this point until I finish.