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Talk to a home gym specialist| Weight Stack | 73.5 kg standard (12 x 5.7 kg, 1 x 5.1 kg), upgradeable to 96.3 kg (16 x 5.7 kg, 1 x 5.1 kg) |
| Workout Stations | Chest Press, Dual Action Arm Station, Lat Pulldown, Leg Extension, Preacher Pad, Cable Crossover, Rotational Footplate |
| Frame | Commercial-inspired high-quality steel |
| Max User Weight | 200 kg |
| Warranty | 12 months parts replacement |
If you train at home and want a full-body strength station without a wall of free weights, the CORTEX SS3 covers over 36 exercises across seven stations with a 73.5 kg weight stack. The aircraft-grade cables carry a 2000 lb tensile rating and the frame supports users up to 200 kg.
It suits lifters up to 185-190 cm who want chest press, lat pulldown, leg extension and a cable crossover in one footprint, with the stack upgradeable to 96.3 kg as you get stronger. The height-adjustable seat and angle-adjustable preacher pad let two people in the same household set it to fit.
The detail that sells this one is the cable layout: upper, middle and lower attachment points plus a rotatable footplate for seated low rows, so one stack covers pulldowns, rows, crossovers and leg work from a single station.
The 73.5 kg stack tops out for strong pressers, though it upgrades to 96.3 kg if you outgrow it. I'd buy with that upgrade sorted early so progression never stalls.
Adela Ledvinkova · Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science · Our In-House Fitness Coach
This single-station gym packs seven workout stations and over 36 exercise options into one footprint, so you can watch how each movement flows before you commit.
Watch the video to see the stations working off the one weight stack.
What this means for you: If you want a full-body session without swapping machines, the SS3 keeps everything on one station.
The SS3 brings a chest press, dual action arm station, lat pulldown, leg extension, preacher pad, cable crossover and rotational footplate into a single commercial-inspired frame.
Everything runs off one weight stack, so you move between exercises without re-loading plates.
What this means for you: For a single-station setup, this covers push, pull and legs without you buying separate machines.
Each station targets a different movement pattern, from pressing and rowing to leg extensions and cable crossovers. The rotatable footplate sets you up for seated low rows.
What this means for you: In my experience, a station this varied keeps home training honest, because there is always another angle to hit.
The frame uses commercial-inspired high-quality steel with a Dural powder coat finish, and the cables are aircraft-grade with a 2000 lb tensile rating.
As a former strength and conditioning coach, cable and frame quality is the first thing I check on a multi-gym, and this spec holds up for daily home use.
What this means for you: A 200 kg user rating and 2000 lb cables mean this frame grows with the lifter rather than topping out early.
The standard stack gives you 73.5 kg, and when that starts to feel light on pressing work you can take it to 96.3 kg.
That extra headroom means stronger lifters are not boxed in by the starting weight.
What this means for you: Buy the standard stack now and add plates later; that is where this one earns its keep for progressing lifters.
The seat adjusts for height, the preacher pad and arm station adjust for both height and angle, and the footplate rotates for seated low rows.
It suits users up to roughly 185 to 190 cm, so taller lifters can still get set correctly.
What this means for you: Getting your seat height right matters on every rep, so these adjustments are more than a nicety for shared households.
With seven stations and five included attachments, you get over 36 exercise options covering the full body.
Swap between the curl bar, tricep rope, single handle and ankle straps to change the movement without leaving the frame.
What this means for you: Across the gyms I have worked in, variety is what keeps people training; 36-plus options gives you plenty to rotate through.
Assembled, the SS3 stands 211.5 cm tall, which clears a standard 2.4 m ceiling, and takes up 178.2 cm by 105 cm of floor.
The manual recommends two or more people for the 10-step build, and a spanner and an Allen (hex) key do the job since the fixings are included.
What this means for you: Measure your space before it arrives; at 211.5 cm tall with up to 182.1 kg of cartons, confirm the spot is permanent before you build it.
| Frame | Commercial-inspired high-quality steel |
| Finish | Dural Powder Coating |
| Cables | 2000 lb tensile strength, aircraft-grade |
| Upholstery | Deluxe padding and stitching with carbon fibre pattern |
| Workout Stations | Chest Press, Dual Action Arm Station, Lat Pulldown, Leg Extension, Preacher Pad, Cable Crossover, Rotational Footplate |
| Adjustments | Height adjustable seat, height and angle adjustable preacher pad/arm station, rotatable footplate |
| Included Attachments | Lat pulldown bar, curl bar, tricep rope, single handle, ankle straps, attachment chain link |
| Exercise Options | Over 36 |
| Weight Stack | 73.5 kg standard (12 x 5.7 kg, 1 x 5.1 kg), upgradeable to 96.3 kg (16 x 5.7 kg, 1 x 5.1 kg) |
| Max User Weight | 200 kg |
| Suggested User Height | Up to 185-190 cm |
| Assembled Dimensions | 178.2 cm (L) x 105 cm (W) x 211.5 cm (H) |
| Gross Weight | Up to 182.1 kg across six cartons (with the upgraded stack) |
| Warranty | 12 months parts replacement |
Effort: a job for two or more people, 10 assembly steps in the manual. Tools: a spanner and an Allen (hex) key (bolts and fixings are included).
The SS3 ships by freight to your door in several cartons (up to 182.1 kg in total with the upgraded stack; the heaviest single carton is about 52 kg). Have a second person and a trolley ready to move the boxes indoors. We ship Australia-wide, with the option to ship to one of over 190 depots nationwide. Clear a path before the truck arrives.
Take photos before you start assembling and email them to support@cardioonline.com.au within 48 hours of delivery. We lodge the freight claim, organise replacement parts, and stay across it until you're training. You don't chase the courier or the manufacturer yourself. With a cable-and-pulley machine, flag any cable or fixing concerns straight away so we sort them early.
The manual runs to 10 assembly steps and recommends two or more people. You'll need a spanner and an Allen (hex) key, and the bolts and fixings are all included. The frame and 73.5 kg weight stack are heavy, so having a second set of hands makes the lifting and alignment much safer. I'd set aside a proper block of time rather than rushing it.
Assembled, the SS3 measures 178.2 cm long, 105 cm wide and 211.5 cm high. At 211.5 cm it slots under a standard 2.4 m Australian ceiling with room to spare. Leave clearance around the cable crossover and lat tower so the stack and arms move freely. Confirm the floor space is permanent before you build, because this isn't a fold-away unit.
It suits home lifters up to 200 kg body weight and around 185-190 cm tall. The 73.5 kg standard stack covers most training, and you can upgrade to 96.3 kg when pressing and pulldowns start feeling light. If you're over 190 cm, you're above the suggested user height, so check the fit first.
Yes. The SS3 comes with a 73.5 kg stack (12 x 5.7 kg plus one 5.1 kg plate) and takes an upgrade to 96.3 kg (16 x 5.7 kg plus one 5.1 kg). That headroom matters on the chest press and lat pulldown, where the standard stack runs out first for stronger lifters. Add the plates when the top of the stack stops challenging you.
Over 36 exercises across the chest press, dual-action arm station, lat pulldown, leg extension, preacher pad, cable crossover and rotational footplate. The included lat bar, tricep rope, single handle and ankle straps cover most of what you'd want, and the rotatable footplate sets you up for seated low rows. That's where this multi-gym earns its keep in a compact footprint.
The SS3 comes with a 12-month parts replacement warranty, handled by us here in Australia. If this product page shows the 100 Day Money Back Guarantee badge, you have 100 days to return it as-new, disassembled and in original packaging with all parts. We refund the product price and your original delivery fee, no restocking fee. We organise the return freight; you cover that cost.
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Download the user manual (PDF)Customers praised the build quality and features of this home gym system. One shopper noted "Great quality product" that works well, though instructions could be clearer. A concern was raised about leg extension functionality for taller individuals, as feet may contact the base support due to low positioning of the knee support.
Great quality product, a few steps missing in the instructions, working well so far
The overall build quality and features is good, however, for longer legged persons, the leg extension exercise is pretty unusable, due to feet running into the base support. This is due to the quite low positioning of the under knee support. So I set about designing and fabricating an accessory under knee support which lifted my knees high enough to give my feet proper clearance in the leg extension exercise. My accessory fits in place of the preacher pad component, and is adjustable in height in three steps, just like the preacher pad. There are no modifications to the base unit. I have included some pictures of the my accessory. I am not wishing to manufacture these myself, but I would suggest to the manufacturers that they consider this as an included accessory.
I have been able to give up my gym membership because this machine has everything I need.
I seldom write a review on a product or the company from which it was bought from UNLESS the product or company exceeded my expectations. The SS3 is what my sons and I expected it to be... a very safe way to build the targeted muscles compared to free weights. But the 5star rating goes to Lifespan Fitness and it's parent company Global F&L for the great customer service that they have provided. The email response from our queries were fast and courteous. It's Technical Support team found what we needed and sent the necessary heavy duty washer for us to finish the assembly
I brought by this recently Im very impressed. Setting it up took a whole day. The instructions werent to bad to follow. Easy to use and Im loving my journey with this product
Overall strong built, good quality for price. After reading previous reviews I took time to go through assembly instructions prior to start putting together which assist with final result. Assembly process was done alone without major issues. A few areas for improvement: 1- Parts description in the manual are not the same in the nuts and bolts bags. On the bags they were listed in foreign language. Thankfully parts measurements were also included allowing cross referencing. I added notes to all bags with manual reference. 2- With most images in the manual being black and white, some bolts are quite difficult to see. 3- Pulleys assembly could contain more details. Perhaps two small images showing the assembly of the two pulley variants. 4- As for the cables a note informing what the O-rings function is would be recommended. One got peeled off when testing the equipment. Also read on previous review that some exercises are not suitable for taller people, however, being 185cm I experienced no issues. It is a good equipment, compact considering its functionality, not sure if would need the extra weight pack.
It is a good all round gym station. It provides the pin weight exercises I used when going to gym. Looks good and compact.
Had it for a month now, and does everything I need. Spent 3 days putting it together, and no problems. I can understand how people can run into problems trying to assemble this product in 4 hours or less
We just finished putting this together, and now its done I love it! Putting it together however was shocking, mostly due to really poor instructions that completely miss steps or key information. Overall I recommend the product, but know its a challenge to install!
I checked a few exercise machines out at rebel after purchasing this one and am glad I purchased the Cortex SS3 and not one from rebel
The Gym has plenty of exercises available. It looks good and is compact. Unfortunately the leg extension is unusable if you are over 165cm. My wife can use it but Im 185 and if you raise the seat there is absolutely no support behind your knees and if you have the seat lower your feet hit the frame on each extension. The other issue was in the threads which are built into the frame. The bolts for the preacher pad and seat adjustments will not even start to take any thread. They would need to have a new thread tapped. Unfortunately you dont find this out until the very end so it would take 3 hours to pull it all apart to get the frame replaced or else have someone come and tap a new thread. So the preacher pad adjustment and seat adjusters dont work on my machine. Looks good but function is not great
Overall I was happy with the purchasing process with Lifespan fitness. My teenage son is also pleased with the product. However, putting it together from the delivered product is not the easiest. It does take quite some time. The most frustrating part of the process was that the instruction manual completely skipped over the step of how to install the pulley system (I checked a page was not missing, and also downloaded the manual from the web as well). Be prepared to spend a day or two putting it togethor. Lifespan fitness, please contact your supplier regarding the instruction manual.
Great machine the whole family can use and support each other on their fitness journey
I've been using this gym for 6 weeks now and very happy with it once you work out the chain adjustments for different excercises. I purchased the 25kg add on stack, sadly the front safety guards don't work with the extra 25kg stack. It took about 6 full hours to assemble none of the parts are numbered and the nuts and bolts numbers don't correspond with the instructions. 'Tip" when fitting the cables look at the online photos they are in colour it will save you a few headaches. Overall I'm very with the purchase
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