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Talk to a home gym specialist| Weight Stack | 73.5 kg (12 x 5.7 kg + 1 x 5.1 kg) |
| Exercise Stations | Lat pulldown, chest press, cable crossover, leg extension, leg press, preacher pad |
| Supported Exercises | Over 42 |
| Frame | Heavy-duty steel with powder-coated finish |
| Max User Weight | 200 kg |
If you train at home and want a full upper and lower body workout from one footprint, the Cortex SS4 runs a 73.5 kg weight stack through 3 pulley positions and covers over 42 exercises. Lat pulldown, chest press, cable crossover, leg extension and leg press all share the same frame, so you move between stations without changing machines.
It suits users up to 200 kg and around 185 to 190 cm tall who want progressive cable resistance without loading plates between sets. The 2000lb aircraft-grade cables and powder-coated steel frame are built for regular household training, and the included bar, rope, straight bar, D-handles and ankle strap mean you start working the day it goes up.
What stands out is how much one 73.5 kg stack covers: the three pulley positions mean lat pulldowns, crossovers and leg press all share one frame.
The 73.5 kg stack caps out eventually, so heavy pressers will want more. For most home training it is plenty, and the 200 kg user rating tells me the frame is seriously solid.
Adela Ledvinkova · Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science · Our In-House Fitness Coach
This is a complete strength station built around one steel frame, giving you lat pulldown, chest press, cable crossover, leg extension, leg press and a preacher pad in a single footprint.
You train your whole body without swapping between separate machines or free-weight stations.
What this means for you: For a home trainer who wants a full-body workout in one spot, this covers the main movement patterns without a rack full of plates.
The SS4 combines six distinct stations so you can run push, pull and leg work in a single session. Each station is built into the one frame, so there is no swapping machines mid-workout.
In my experience coaching home trainers, the people who stay consistent are the ones who can move station to station without resetting the room.
What this means for you: You get the main compound and isolation movements covered without owning six separate pieces of equipment.
The 73.5 kg weight stack (12 x 5.7 kg plates plus a 5.1 kg top block) lets you change resistance with a single pin, so there are no plates to load or unload between sets. Resistance runs through a cable and pulley system for smooth, guided movement.
What this means for you: Changing weight takes seconds, which keeps rest periods honest and your session moving.
The frame is heavy-duty steel with a powder-coated finish, and the cables carry a 2000lb tensile strength rating. As a former strength and conditioning coach, frame and cable build are the first things I check, and this spec suits regular home training.
What this means for you: The cable rating and steel frame are built for regular home strength training.
The assembled footprint is 197.6 cm long by 107.8 cm wide, so one corner of a garage or spare room holds your entire strength setup. At 201 cm tall it clears a standard 2.4 m ceiling with room to spare.
What this means for you: If floor space is tight, consolidating six stations into one frame is where this earns its keep.
The SS4 supports over 42 exercises across its stations, which is more than enough to build a structured full-body programme. For anyone new to training at home, having the movements mapped out removes the guesswork of where to start.
When I'm setting up first-time lifters, I want them covering the main patterns without needing to invent a routine from scratch.
What this means for you: You have enough variety to progress for years without outgrowing the machine quickly.
Every handle you need to train across the stations comes in the box, so there is nothing extra to buy before your first session. The set covers pulling, pressing and isolation work.
What this means for you: Unbox, assemble and train, you aren't hunting down extra accessories to use the full machine.
A built-in leg press with its own plate lets you load the lower body hard off the same weight stack, so quad and glute work isn't an afterthought. On a lot of single-station gyms the legs get neglected, and this one includes a dedicated press.
What this means for you: You can train legs with real load at home, not just upper-body cable movements.
Three pulley positions, high, mid and low, change the angle of pull so one cable station covers lat pulldowns, face-level crossovers and low rows or curls. That range of angles is what lets a single stack hit so many muscle groups.
What this means for you: Changing pulley height is how you keep one machine training the whole body.
The seat and back use deluxe carbon-fibre pattern padding with built-in lumbar support, which keeps you set in position through pressing and pulling movements. A height-adjustable seat and preacher pad let you fit the machine to your frame.
A seat that holds you steady matters more than people expect, it's the difference between pressing with your chest and sliding around.
What this means for you: The adjustments mean more than one person in the house can set it up to fit and train comfortably.
| Brand / Model | Cortex SS4 Single Station Home Gym (Base Unit) |
| Frame | Heavy-duty steel with powder-coated finish |
| Cables | 2000lb tensile strength aircraft-grade cables |
| Upholstery | Deluxe carbon-fibre pattern padding with lumbar support |
| Weight Stack | 73.5 kg (12 x 5.7 kg + 1 x 5.1 kg) |
| Resistance System | Cable and pulley system |
| Exercise Stations | Lat pulldown, chest press, cable crossover, leg extension, leg press, preacher pad |
| Pulley Positions | 3 (high, mid, low) |
| Adjustments | Height-adjustable seat, height-adjustable preacher pad, angle-adjustable arm station |
| Included Attachments | Lat pulldown bar, tricep rope, straight bar, D-handle attachments, ankle strap, attachment chain link, leg press plate |
| Supported Exercises | Over 42 |
| Assembled Dimensions | 197.6 cm (L) x 107.8 cm (W) x 201 cm (H) |
| Shipping Weight | About 158 kg across 4 cartons |
| Max User Weight | 200 kg |
| Suggested User Height | Up to 185-190 cm (varies with build) |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Warranty | 12 Months Parts Replacement |
Effort: 10 assembly steps in the manual, which recommends two or more people. Tools: a wrench or hex (Allen) key, per the manual (bolts and fixings are included).
The SS4 ships flat-packed in four cartons totalling about 158 kg, the largest 197 cm long and 46 kg. Check each carton for transit damage before you sign. I'd suggest clearing a path and having a second person ready, as you won't want to move that much weight far on your own.
Take photos before you unpack anything and email them to support@cardioonline.com.au within 48 hours of delivery. We'll lodge the freight claim, send replacement parts or a full unit, and stay across it until you're set up. You don't chase the courier or the manufacturer yourself, that's our job.
The manual recommends two or more people. It runs to 10 assembly steps, and it says a wrench or a hex (Allen) key will do the job, with the bolts and fixings included in the box. The weight stack and pulley routing are the fiddly parts, so take your time threading the cables correctly.
The SS4 carries a 12-month parts replacement warranty, handled by our Australian team. If the product page shows the 100 Day Money Back Guarantee badge, you have 100 days from purchase to change your mind. Return it as-new, disassembled in the original packaging with all parts, and we refund the product price and your original delivery fee. No restocking fee. We book the return freight, you cover that cost.
The assembled footprint is 197.6 cm long by 107.8 cm wide, standing 201 cm tall. For the cable crossover movements you'll want clear room either side of the arms, so I'd allow a bit more than the footprint around the sides. At 201 cm high it sits comfortably under a standard 2.4 m Australian ceiling.
It handles users up to 200 kg and around 185 to 190 cm tall (this varies with build), so it suits most adults from beginner through to regular trainers. With over 42 exercises across lat pulldown, chest press, cable crossover, leg extension, leg press and a preacher pad, it covers a full-body routine. It's a strong single-station choice for someone wanting variety without a room full of separate machines.
For most home lifters, yes. A 73.5 kg stack gives plenty of range for pressing, pulldowns and crossovers. Stronger lifters may top it out on leg press, but the three pulley positions and attachment variety let you keep sessions challenging. Slower reps and pauses add difficulty without extra plates.
Yes. It comes with a lat pulldown bar, tricep rope, straight bar, D-handles, an ankle strap and an attachment chain link, plus a leg press plate. With three pulley positions (high, mid and low) and the angle-adjustable arm station, you can swap grips and angles to hit muscles differently. That's what lets one station cover over 42 exercises.
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