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Talk to a home gym specialist| Weight Stack (SM-25) | Twin 74kg stacks (148kg total), upgraded to 194kg total with included 2 x 23kg add-ons |
| Stations | Smith Machine, Power Rack, Barbell Landmine, Multi-grip Chin-up Bar, Dip Station, Cable Pulleys |
| Frame Construction | Powder-coated 16-gauge steel (1.5mm) |
| Warranty | 12 months on parts |
If you want one corner of the garage to cover squats, bench, pulldowns and Smith work, this package pairs the SM-25 power rack with 194kg of total weight stack across twin cable columns at a 2:1 ratio. The 16-gauge steel frame holds 180kg on the J-hooks and 200kg on the safety spotters, so your working loads have plenty of headroom.
It suits a lifter building a complete home set-up in one go: 110kg of bumper and Tri-Grip plates, the 20kg Olympic barbell and 6-level FID bench arrive together, so you can train free weights and the cable stack from day one.
What stands out is the 194kg twin stack feeding 2:1 cables plus a 150kg Smith and a true power rack. One footprint covers pressing, pulling and free-weight work properly.
At 218cm tall and 296kg, it needs a permanent spot with firm flooring, so confirm the space first. The jammer arm and chest fly upgrades are what make it earn its keep.
Adela Ledvinkova · Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science · Our In-House Fitness Coach
The SM-25 frame combines six training stations in one footprint: a Smith machine, free-weight power rack, cable pulleys, barbell landmine, multi-grip chin-up bar and dip station.
That means you can train legs, back, chest, shoulders and arms without buying separate machines or swapping attachments between sessions.
What this means for you: One frame covers most of what a commercial gym floor does, so your whole programme lives in one corner of the garage.
The rack is built from powder-coated 16-gauge (1.5mm) steel and weighs 296kg on its own, so it stays planted when you load it up.
Station load ratings are high across the board, which is what you want when you progress to heavy work.
What this means for you: The frame grows with the lifter: these ratings leave plenty of headroom for years of progression.
The cable system uses twin stacks running a 2:1 ratio, upgraded in this package from 148kg to 194kg total with the included 2 x 23kg add-ons (one 23kg add-on per stack, so each stack goes from 74kg to 97kg).
A full set of handles comes in the box, so you can set up lat pulldowns, rows, tricep pushdowns and single-arm work straight away.
What this means for you: The extra 46kg of stack weight means you won't top out the pulldown or row station as you get stronger.
This package adds the SM-25 chest press/fly attachment and the jammer arm attachment, two upgrades made for the SM-25 frame.
The chest press/fly kit adds an extra pulley so you can run exercises in sequence with less switching around, and the jammer arm is built for quick adjustments, so more of the session goes on lifting.
What this means for you: You spend less time re-rigging between exercises and more time training.
The 6-position BN-9 bench adjusts through decline, flat and incline, so it covers pressing angles, rows and seated work inside the rack.
At 24kg with a 350kg total capacity, it's stable enough for heavy barbell and dumbbell pressing.
What this means for you: One bench covers every pressing angle you'll use inside the rack, from steep incline to decline.
The package includes a 20kg SPARTAN100 7ft Olympic barbell on 4 needle bearings, plus 100kg of CORTEX bumper plates and 10kg of Tri-Grip Olympic plates (110kg of plates in total, 130kg with the bar).
That's a complete free-weight loadout from day one: no separate bar or plate order needed.
What this means for you: You can squat, press and deadlift straight out of the box with the bar, plates and collars already in the package.
Every cable and specialty attachment ships in the box, so there's nothing extra to track down before your first full session.
Built-in storage keeps plates and the bar off the floor and within reach.
What this means for you: A tidy, self-contained station: plates, bar and handles all live on the frame rather than cluttering the garage floor.
The Smith bar runs a fixed vertical path on Olympic 50mm sleeves, which is handy for solo pressing and accessory work when you don't have a spotter.
It adjusts across 10 height positions to match the lift.
What this means for you: The guided path lets you push accessory sets to failure safely when you're training alone, while the free-weight rack covers your main lifts.
The package carries a 12-month parts warranty, handled locally.
Combined with the 100-day money-back guarantee on eligible products, you have time to confirm the set-up suits your space and training before committing long-term.
What this means for you: You're covered for the first year, with our Australian team sorting any issue directly.
| Included Components | Cortex SM-25 Power Rack, BN-9 FID Bench, SPARTAN100 7ft Olympic Barbell, 100kg Bumper Plate Set, 10kg Tri-Grip Olympic Plate Set, Lock Jaw Collars, SM-25 Chest Fly Upgrade, SM-25 Jammer Arm Upgrade, 2 x 23kg Weight Stack Upgrade |
| Frame Construction | Powder-coated 16-gauge steel (1.5mm) |
| Cable Ratio | 2:1 (Unilateral Pulley Ratio: 0.49; Bilateral Pulley Ratio: 0.98) |
| Stations | Smith Machine, Power Rack, Barbell Landmine, Multi-grip Chin-up Bar, Dip Station, Cable Pulleys |
| Adjustments (SM-25) | 10 height positions for J-hooks, safety spotters, and Smith machine bar |
| Storage | 4 weight storage pegs (25/50mm compatible), upright Olympic barbell holder (50mm) |
| Included Attachments (SM-25) | Landmine Handle, Straight Curl Bar, 2x Single Arm Attachments, Lat pulldown bar, Leg Roller, Extension Chains |
| Included Upgrades (SM-25) | Chest Press/Fly Attachment, Jammer Arm Attachment |
| Safety Spotter Arms | 350mm length |
| Dimensions (SM-25 Power Rack) | 186cm x 151.4cm x 218cm |
| Machine Weight (SM-25 Power Rack) | 296kg |
| Weight Stack (SM-25) | Twin 74kg stacks (148kg total), upgraded to 194kg total with included 2 x 23kg add-ons |
| Weight Stack Increments | 12 x 5.7kg plates & 1 x 5.6kg plate per stack |
| Smith Machine Bar | 203cm length, Olympic 50mm sleeves, 11.5kg weight |
| Load Capacity (J-Hooks) | 180kg |
| Load Capacity (Safety Spotters) | 200kg |
| Load Capacity (Smith Machine) | 150kg |
| Load Capacity (Chin-up Bar) | 200kg |
| Load Capacity (Weight Storage Pegs) | 50kg per holder |
| Bench Model | CORTEX BN-9 Adjustable FID Bench |
| Bench Adjustments | 6 levels (decline, flat, incline) |
| Bench Dimensions | 116cm x 74cm x 119cm (L x W x H) |
| Bench Height | 46cm (from ground) |
| Bench Weight | 24kg |
| Bench Capacity | 350kg total |
| Bench Pad Dimensions | Back Rest: 79cm (L) x 24-28cm (W); Seat: 30cm (L) x 24-28cm (W) |
| Barbell Model | CORTEX SPARTAN100 7ft Olympic Barbell |
| Barbell Weight | 20kg |
| Barbell Dimensions | 7ft length, 130.8cm max holding length, 41cm loadable sleeve length, 2.87cm grip diameter |
| Barbell Construction | Chrome finish, 4 needle bearings (2 per sleeve) |
| Barbell Capacity | 317kg (700 lbs) |
| Included Bumper Plates | 100kg CORTEX Olympic bumper plates plus 10kg CORTEX Tri-Grip Olympic plates (110kg of plates in total) |
| Bumper Plate Breakdown | Bumpers: 2 x 20kg, 2 x 15kg, 2 x 10kg, 2 x 5kg. Tri-Grip: 2 x 2.5kg, 4 x 1.25kg |
| Warranty | 12 months on parts |
Effort: a two-person job, 16 assembly steps in the manual. Tools: a spanner and an Allen (hex) key (bolts and fixings are included).
The SM-25 power rack footprint is 186cm long, 151.4cm wide and 218cm tall, so it fits under a standard 2.4m ceiling with about 22cm to spare; allow for your head clearing the bar on chin-ups. Leave working room around the frame for cable work and the jammer arms. The BN-9 bench stores separately when not in use. Measure your space before building; this is a permanent setup.
Plenty for serious lifting. The J-hooks take 180kg, safety spotters 200kg, and the Smith machine 150kg. The twin weight stacks total 194kg with the included 23kg upgrades, and the chin-up bar handles 200kg. The BN-9 bench is rated to 350kg total and the SPARTAN100 barbell to 317kg. For most home lifters, nothing here is the limiting factor.
The SM-25 ships with twin 74kg stacks (148kg total). This Set F package adds one 23kg upgrade to each stack (2 x 23kg), taking each stack from 74kg to 97kg and the total to 194kg. The base stack moves in 5.7kg increments (12 x 5.7kg plates plus one 5.6kg plate). With the 2:1 ratio, that extra stack weight matters most on heavy lat pulldowns and seated rows.
A 2:1 ratio means each handle feels roughly half the weight you pin on its stack, so a full 74kg base stack works out to about 36kg at one handle, and a full 97kg stack with its 23kg upgrade about 48kg. In exchange the cable travels twice as far, which gives smooth, controllable resistance for flys, pulldowns and rows.
This is a two-person job, not a solo build. The manual runs to 16 assembly steps for the rack and recommends two or more people; a spanner and an Allen (hex) key do the job, and the bolts and fixings are all included. Given the 296kg rack weight and the stacks, grab a mate for the heavy lifting and the frame alignment, and set aside a proper block of time. The bench also bolts together, and the barbell arrives ready to use.
The package covers the SM-25 rack, BN-9 bench, SPARTAN100 barbell, 100kg bumper plate set, 10kg of Tri-Grip plates, lock jaw collars, the chest fly and jammer arm upgrades, and the 2 x 23kg stack add-ons. It is heavy freight: about 603kg across 24 cartons, the longest 222cm. We deliver Australia-wide, so plan help to move the cartons inside.
Take photos before and during unpacking and email support@cardioonline.com.au within 48 hours of delivery. We lodge the freight claim, organise replacement parts or a full component, and stay across it until you are training. You never chase the courier or the manufacturer yourself; that is our job. With a package this size, a quick check against the included components list on arrival helps.
The package carries a 12-month parts warranty, handled by us locally. If the product page shows the 100 Day Money Back Guarantee badge, you have 100 days to change your mind: return it as-new, disassembled, in the original packaging with all parts. We refund the product price and your original delivery fee with no restocking fee. We organise the return freight; you cover that cost. Assembly fees are non-refundable.
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Download the user manual (PDF)Recieved the pack last weekend, 2 half days for a single person yo put it together, between meetings and mum duties, only needed a 2nd person for one part of the build. I section for the fully was a little off and required to ve widened to get the wheel in. Quality of the parts is fantastic for a home gym, it really elevates the space it's in.
SM25 6 in 1 power rack Review and Assembly tips I was quoted $600 to assemble the machine, but I declined thinking I could do it myself as long as the instructions made sense. Although most of the instructions was ok, certain parts were frustratingly vague. I can only say thank you to David from the Boronia outlet for being patient with me and giving me a few tips along the way. Assembly took me 2 weeks to do (working full time with a family stuff slotted in between). If I was to do it again, I could probably finish it in 2 days knowing what I know now. Here are some tips that hopefully would help others in a similar situation. 1. Download the latest manual from their website. You will find it at the bottom of the product information page. Do not Google it, it might end up with a manual for a different version. It might look the same, but it isn't. Trust me. 2. Assembly is a 2 person job for certain parts. I really am amazed if David can do it by himself, but for certain steps it would be a lot easier and maybe safer if someone was holding part A steady whilst you are trying to fix on part B and C etc... 3. Think of the best position to put the machine in the room. It is important you don't have it too close to a wall, as a final part requires you to slip on a sleeve to the end of the smith bar and you could find yourself like me where you don't have enough room to slip it on and the machine is already loaded up so it is not easy to reposition! I had to reverse a few steps to partially remove the smith bar in order to put on the sleeve. 3. There are a lot of bolts to tighten. Best to have a good socket wrench set rather than relying on the included basic tools. 4. When installing the feet to the back beam, make sure everything is square and equal distance. Measure the distance between the front of the legs and the back of the legs to make sure they are the same. It will become very hard to adjust later when loaded with weights. I found I couldn't install the front top beam later because the bottom feet were not in a perfectly square position. 5. There is an earlier step where you rest the weight stack rods onto the bottom legs. They kind of dangle there as they fit loosely and there is nothing securing them at the top yet. You load the weights on the rods and hope it balances without tipping over. If it tips, you can expect to see some deformation in the hole where the rod slots into. Later you are meant to slot the other ends of these rods into the beam at the top. I was surprised to see that the rods were 30mm too short to slot in at the top. I was told you have to lift up the rods so they are not actually touching the base anymore in order to slot them in at the top. You then tighten the grub **** at the top so the rods are essentially hanging from the top. 6. The part involves fitting the smith bar gave me the most trouble and I was stuck on this for over a week. The instructions need a lot of improvement. For a start, Part 27 "Smith Slider" are 2 different parts. They are not the same. one has a little stopper arm on it and needs to be fitted differently to the other. The stopper arms needs to be at the top. It will not work if the slider is fitted upside down and the stopper is at the bottom. 7. There is no guidance on how far in the smith slider should be positioned on the smith bar. This initially caused an issue where one hook never sat flush to the peg. You have to centre the sliders until they both roughly sit equally on the peg. Also later steps like putting on the front top beam might also help square things up and help the hooks sit better. Overall I am happy with the machine for the price. I guess if I paid for a similar set up costing 5 times as much I would might had had less problems. Who know... I am deducting one star for the bad instructions and not every part being numbered. Some were numbered and some where not...surely not that hard to put a number sticker on the remaining parts. 2 of the upper steel boards came with scratches to them and one of the pins had rust on the end. I am still deliberating whether to raise a warranty claim to get these parts replaced. Probably not at this stage as I need to get on with other things. Hope this is helps others.
Just assembled this for my son . The instructions are pathetic. The images are blurry and the same instructions where doubled up . Parts where not labelled and some where labelled incorrectly. The parts that where plasma cutted where not deburred before powder coating. Some parts where not welded together straight some parts where not bent straight. Some parts should be made out of a better grade if steel to last. Pulleys are very cheap and I cannot see them lasting extended period of time. I have evaluated this as a metal fabrication point of view. I can see how I can repair these items in the future being a fabricator buy trade. A consumer should never have to plan how to repair a brand new item in this case I have. The proportions of this item are small but due to my son's height of 178 cm it works good . For taller people I think they may be disappointed. The function does as described. I think if they spent $250 more on the materials and charged accordingly the product would be perfect.
Ok, seriously impressed with this. Wasn't expecting a whole lot for the price to be fair, but the quality of the build and ease of putting this together makes it not just excellent value for money but a fantastic piece of equipment in it's own right. Went together so easy (yes I'm a little handy, instructions aren't great but diagrams are pretty good). What I really like is that I feel like I can use it with full confidence. Everything works, everything fits, its smooth and its stable. 10/10 would recommend.
Very Happy with my purchase, Rack is versatile in so many ways,will look to expand my gym in future,recommended.
Shipping was brilliant. The gentleman was wonderful and very helpful in getting it off. My husband assembled it, and everything worked and looked great.
Amazing product. Works perfectly and it looks great.
The set is great and was pretty straightforward to put together. Our only problem was the screws werent labeled for sizing so we had to measure them before using to make sure we were using the correct ones when building initially. Some of the photos in the manual showed the incorrect orientation of parts, so was a little bit of messing around. Only needed 2 tools for the whole build
Its pretty good, no legitimate complaints. I was worried for the price it would be a little flimsy but so far so good. I had a nut that didnt **** and they sent me a replacement reasonably quickly. Made a couple of mistakes assembling it, the instructions could be a little better and some numbering and quantities on the screws would have been really helpful, but overall it wasnt particularly difficult. The weight isnt enough for seated rows or pull downs, so Im doing bent over rows with the smith machine and single arm pull downs. The smith machine seems fine, doing the leg press in reverse as the angle on the foot attachment doesnt feel quite right to control heavy weight. Overall absolutely no regrets, particularly for the price, and very satisfied with the quick response to a part issue
Firstly can I say, lifespan customise service and product are to a good standard I would recommend these products to other people. BUT, the instructions that are provided are very poor, they are hard to read, nothing in the boxes are labelled, it felt like that all the parts where just dumped in with little care. If I could recommend that lifespan have another look at the instructions and see it from a customer point of view. Thanks
Easy to set up. Solid build. But need few changes to it such as when I sit to do the bench press, my elbows touches the side metal. Due to that I have to always make sure my elbows are abit more in. Can't do wide bench presses. Also purchased the chest fly upgrade and had to return it back as while purchasing there weren't any proper picture or instructions on how much more space needed to attach it. When took it out the box then only realised needed that extra space which I didn't have. But overall customer service was good and manage to return back the item.
Happy with this overall. All pretty good quality. So far my only comment would be that the pully system isn't very good when doing pull downs. The way the pulley's have to both connect to the pull down bar forces them to turn inwards a lot and the cables are pushing against the sides of the wheels quite a lot. It's a very functional gym though. I'd say I'm still happy with it.
took a whole day pretty much to put together by myself, not a hard job.. it actually surpassed my expectations for quality and function. I couldn't be happier
I brought and ordered it on 4th Sept 2023, to help me getting back ontop of my health issues. It arrived on 17th Sept at depo and i picked up on 18th Sept.. Absolutely Super quick turn over, the workers at Broadmeadows depo help me load, perrrfect..Thankyou.. Its all together now, EASY Assembling and Easy As Instructions to follow..I'm excited, i now can do workouts in my own time and privacy.. I have gone over everything to check for any faults or crappy welds as others have said.. PERSONALLY 100% PERRRRFECT.. This is why i gave the whole setup 5 STARS and also 5 Stars to the staff.. Thankyou.. You ask would i Recommend. YES 100%..
We bought this during EOFY sales, bargain of a buy! We do love our new gym, set up in our shed, took about a day to put together, we did notice the quality of welding was average at best (my partner is a welder), many dags and messy welds thus the 4 stars. The only other thing that bugs me is that the weights aren't marked. But for the price, honestly, a very good start to a home gym set up! Everything works well and the many exercises we're able to do is fantastic! Thank you!
Cant thank you enough for this machine and your service. You kept us continually up to date with the delivery progress and the product is better than we imagined. Such strong, good quality and very versatile for exercising every part of the body. We were pleased with the packaging and all parts were included thank you.
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