Mikolo Fitness via Walmart has Mikolo Smith Machine Home Gym with Power Cage (Black) on sale for $649.99. Shipping is free.
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Features:
Power rack / Functional trainer / Lat pulldown station (includes leg holder) / 1:2 ratio Low row station (includes footplate attachment) / Smith machine / Chin station / Dip station / Core trainer / Landmine station / Suspension trainer
The max capacity of the whole machine is up to 2200-lbs
Made of 50mm x 50mm commercial thickness steel tube
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Mikolo Fitness via Walmart has Mikolo Smith Machine Home Gym with Power Cage (Black) on sale for $649.99. Shipping is free.
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Features:
Power rack / Functional trainer / Lat pulldown station (includes leg holder) / 1:2 ratio Low row station (includes footplate attachment) / Smith machine / Chin station / Dip station / Core trainer / Landmine station / Suspension trainer
The max capacity of the whole machine is up to 2200-lbs
Made of 50mm x 50mm commercial thickness steel tube
Model: Mikolo Smith Machine Home Gym, 2200 lbs Power Rack Cage with Cable Crossover, Weight Bar, 360° Landmine, Barbell Holders and Other Attachments, Total Body Strength Training Cage
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1. Pulley system is extremely low quality. No smooth at all Cables lost their rubber shirts the first week.
2. It's short and with pulleys on top - the top position you can put your barbell on is too low (may not be an issue if you are below 6')
3. Mounting holes are far from each other, so it's hard to find a perfect position for safety hands if you bench alone (if you bench below 250 - "the roll of shame" might be an option. Some guys are fine doing that even with more weight, but i find it painful.
4. Pull-up bar is too narrow, the diameter of pipe is small and awkward overall.
5. It's not sturdy (it's not super bad, but going over 400 kinda feel "unsafe" with this rack.
6. This might be an user error - but i couldn't figure out how to attach the leg holder for lat pulldown.
Overall in my experience it was a waste of money.. I barely started to lift (e.g. 4 month) and i feel like i need something better really soon. I wish i started with some basic 3x3 rack with no attachments at all and build from there, but unfortunately i didn't know what i need back then.
I've had something like this. Very similar from Walmart about 5 years ago and it took me literally 8 hours to assemble. Then most of those boats that are supplied were stripped. I was very careful with tightening each bolt and they strip very easily because they are very cheap metal material. And then on top of that the manual has a lot of pictures but with no description on what to do. Unless you are very handy and a diyer then I would recommend this. Otherwise pay for someone to assemble it for you or don't buy this type of equipment. Would I buy this again? Probably not.
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I've had something like this. Very similar from Walmart about 5 years ago and it took me literally 8 hours to assemble. Then most of those boats that are supplied were stripped. I was very careful with tightening each bolt and they strip very easily because they are very cheap metal material. And then on top of that the manual has a lot of pictures but with no description on what to do. Unless you are very handy and a diyer then I would recommend this. Otherwise pay for someone to assemble it for you or don't buy this type of equipment. Would I buy this again? Probably not.
Recently bought the same machine off Temu for $544+tax. With a bonus IMO that it wasn't branded at all. Great quality machine for the money. Not sure about the experience for the person above, but hardware was good quality and didn't have any issues. Instructions weren't great, but got through it.
A ton of exercises you are able to do with it. Great add or start to a home gym if you have the space.
Didn't have any issues assembling this. But if you are serious about lifting - its a waste of money (or a lot of struggle everywhere). If you are not serious - its a waste of space (this thing is huge)
Didn't have any issues assembling this. But if you are serious about lifting - its a waste of money (or a lot of struggle everywhere). If you are not serious - its a waste of space (this thing is huge)
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Ok so why was it bad? We aren't mind readers.
1. Pulley system is extremely low quality. No smooth at all Cables lost their rubber shirts the first week.
2. It's short and with pulleys on top - the top position you can put your barbell on is too low (may not be an issue if you are below 6')
3. Mounting holes are far from each other, so it's hard to find a perfect position for safety hands if you bench alone (if you bench below 250 - "the roll of shame" might be an option. Some guys are fine doing that even with more weight, but i find it painful.
4. Pull-up bar is too narrow, the diameter of pipe is small and awkward overall.
5. It's not sturdy (it's not super bad, but going over 400 kinda feel "unsafe" with this rack.
6. This might be an user error - but i couldn't figure out how to attach the leg holder for lat pulldown.
Overall in my experience it was a waste of money.. I barely started to lift (e.g. 4 month) and i feel like i need something better really soon. I wish i started with some basic 3x3 rack with no attachments at all and build from there, but unfortunately i didn't know what i need back then.
Also, in general, Smith machines aren't great for building functional strength. With the machine providing stabilization for the weight, your own stabilizer muscles don't need to be engaged when doing what would otherwise be considered compound exercises. For example, the important trio of squats, deadlifts, and bench press (plus bent-over rows, which you can't really do on a Smith).
If you would otherwise not weight lift because you feel unsafe working in a normal power cage, then by all means go the Smith route. It's better than nothing for sure.
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I was waiting for this (the Mikolo M4) to go on sale and then checked Temu (thanks to some SD commenters on a recent Mikolo post). I found a product that looked EXACTLY like the Mikolo M4 and got it for $400 (using some Temu coupons). When it arrived, it had all the Mikolo badges/instructions, so it seems like it was a real Mikolo product, but the Temu listing never mentioned the brand name. I've been using it for ~6 months and I'm extremely pleased with the purchase.
As another commenter pointed out, this DOES take a while to assemble, but it wasn't difficult (only time-consuming).
Also, in general, Smith machines aren't great for building functional strength. With the machine providing stabilization for the weight, your own stabilizer muscles don't need to be engaged when doing what would otherwise be considered compound exercises. For example, the important trio of squats, deadlifts, and bench press (plus bent-over rows, which you can't really do on a Smith).
If you would otherwise not weight lift because you feel unsafe working in a normal power cage, then by all means go the Smith route. It's better than nothing for sure.
I agree. Is there a power cage without the smith machine that you would recommend?
1. Pulley system is extremely low quality. No smooth at all Cables lost their rubber shirts the first week.
2. It's short and with pulleys on top - the top position you can put your barbell on is too low (may not be an issue if you are below 6')
3. Mounting holes are far from each other, so it's hard to find a perfect position for safety hands if you bench alone (if you bench below 250 - "the roll of shame" might be an option. Some guys are fine doing that even with more weight, but i find it painful.
4. Pull-up bar is too narrow, the diameter of pipe is small and awkward overall.
5. It's not sturdy (it's not super bad, but going over 400 kinda feel "unsafe" with this rack.
6. This might be an user error - but i couldn't figure out how to attach the leg holder for lat pulldown.
Overall in my experience it was a waste of money.. I barely started to lift (e.g. 4 month) and i feel like i need something better really soon. I wish i started with some basic 3x3 rack with no attachments at all and build from there, but unfortunately i didn't know what i need back then.
I just got this:
Eisenlink Adjustable Dumbbell Set, 10-50/80lb, 5lb Increments, Quick-Lock Square Weight Dumbbells for Home Gym Fitness (50/80lb×2) https://a.co/d/55HqkHI
And I'm thinking of these two:
Eisenlink Power Tower Pull Up Dip Station LAT Pull Down Machines Multi-Function Workout Equipment Home Gym https://a.co/d/bybOAo8
Eisenlink Barbell Bar Set, Quickly Convert Weights into Adjustable Barbell, with One Pair of 4.4LB Bolts, Supporting Weights Up to 264lb, Perfect for Fitness Training, Home Gym https://a.co/d/6PHaaKw
I'm joining the Y but also I'm making a small, compact home gym. I've never lifted, I'm older and slight and so won't be lifting a whole lot of weight — I'm not concerned about the limited weight and resistance in this system.
None of these Eisenlink things takes up much space (which is good for my limited space), and they're all apparently well-engineered.
My question is: do you see any downsides/ red flags to this tower (and bar) for my situation?
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sounds like you wasted a decade pushing a grain wheel in circles and are trying to brag about it. no one's impressed, bud.
I'd beg to differ....I defeated Thulsa Doom, was offered his position of power (rivaling that of a deity), yet chose to remain true to myself. In the end I recovered my dead father's stolen sword and ended up with a princess.
Don't hate, bud. /s
Obvious references to Conan the Barbarian aside....did you really think I pushed a grain wheel for 10 years? Even the Amish have Windmills....
I agree. Is there a power cage without the smith machine that you would recommend?
I don't move a ton of weight, just for general fitness, so in the <200lb range. I've been happy with the garage series cage from Fringe Sport. Similarly, since I just do basic compound lifts and don't drop the bar, the Cap barbell has been perfectly good at a great price. I previously had some Rogue barbells but they were overkill. I would recommend 2 bars so you don't have to move the bar in and out of the cage.
If you think you're going to get seriously into lifting, I'd bite the bullet and invest in a cage and bars from Rogue.
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2. It's short and with pulleys on top - the top position you can put your barbell on is too low (may not be an issue if you are below 6')
3. Mounting holes are far from each other, so it's hard to find a perfect position for safety hands if you bench alone (if you bench below 250 - "the roll of shame" might be an option. Some guys are fine doing that even with more weight, but i find it painful.
4. Pull-up bar is too narrow, the diameter of pipe is small and awkward overall.
5. It's not sturdy (it's not super bad, but going over 400 kinda feel "unsafe" with this rack.
6. This might be an user error - but i couldn't figure out how to attach the leg holder for lat pulldown.
Overall in my experience it was a waste of money.. I barely started to lift (e.g. 4 month) and i feel like i need something better really soon. I wish i started with some basic 3x3 rack with no attachments at all and build from there, but unfortunately i didn't know what i need back then.
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A ton of exercises you are able to do with it. Great add or start to a home gym if you have the space.
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2. It's short and with pulleys on top - the top position you can put your barbell on is too low (may not be an issue if you are below 6')
3. Mounting holes are far from each other, so it's hard to find a perfect position for safety hands if you bench alone (if you bench below 250 - "the roll of shame" might be an option. Some guys are fine doing that even with more weight, but i find it painful.
4. Pull-up bar is too narrow, the diameter of pipe is small and awkward overall.
5. It's not sturdy (it's not super bad, but going over 400 kinda feel "unsafe" with this rack.
6. This might be an user error - but i couldn't figure out how to attach the leg holder for lat pulldown.
Overall in my experience it was a waste of money.. I barely started to lift (e.g. 4 month) and i feel like i need something better really soon. I wish i started with some basic 3x3 rack with no attachments at all and build from there, but unfortunately i didn't know what i need back then.
If you would otherwise not weight lift because you feel unsafe working in a normal power cage, then by all means go the Smith route. It's better than nothing for sure.
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As another commenter pointed out, this DOES take a while to assemble, but it wasn't difficult (only time-consuming).
If you would otherwise not weight lift because you feel unsafe working in a normal power cage, then by all means go the Smith route. It's better than nothing for sure.
Edit: clearly people don't get the joke relating to the most famous body builder of all time. LOL
2. It's short and with pulleys on top - the top position you can put your barbell on is too low (may not be an issue if you are below 6')
3. Mounting holes are far from each other, so it's hard to find a perfect position for safety hands if you bench alone (if you bench below 250 - "the roll of shame" might be an option. Some guys are fine doing that even with more weight, but i find it painful.
4. Pull-up bar is too narrow, the diameter of pipe is small and awkward overall.
5. It's not sturdy (it's not super bad, but going over 400 kinda feel "unsafe" with this rack.
6. This might be an user error - but i couldn't figure out how to attach the leg holder for lat pulldown.
Overall in my experience it was a waste of money.. I barely started to lift (e.g. 4 month) and i feel like i need something better really soon. I wish i started with some basic 3x3 rack with no attachments at all and build from there, but unfortunately i didn't know what i need back then.
Eisenlink Adjustable Dumbbell Set, 10-50/80lb, 5lb Increments, Quick-Lock Square Weight Dumbbells for Home Gym Fitness (50/80lb×2) https://a.co/d/55HqkHI
And I'm thinking of these two:
Eisenlink Power Tower Pull Up Dip Station LAT Pull Down Machines Multi-Function Workout Equipment Home Gym https://a.co/d/bybOAo8
Eisenlink Barbell Bar Set, Quickly Convert Weights into Adjustable Barbell, with One Pair of 4.4LB Bolts, Supporting Weights Up to 264lb, Perfect for Fitness Training, Home Gym https://a.co/d/6PHaaKw
I'm joining the Y but also I'm making a small, compact home gym. I've never lifted, I'm older and slight and so won't be lifting a whole lot of weight — I'm not concerned about the limited weight and resistance in this system.
None of these Eisenlink things takes up much space (which is good for my limited space), and they're all apparently well-engineered.
My question is: do you see any downsides/ red flags to this tower (and bar) for my situation?
Don't hate, bud. /s
Obvious references to Conan the Barbarian aside....did you really think I pushed a grain wheel for 10 years?
If you think you're going to get seriously into lifting, I'd bite the bullet and invest in a cage and bars from Rogue.
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Don't hate, bud.
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