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If you want one station that covers squats, pressing and cable work in a 2.5m x 2.5m corner, this package pairs a 6-in-1 power rack with a Smith machine, a 45kg selectorised cable stack and 130kg of Olympic bumpers and plates. The spotter arms and safety catches rate to 200kg, so you can push heavy barbell lifts without a training partner.
It suits a lifter setting up a serious home gym from scratch, since the BN-9 adjustable bench, a 20kg hard chrome barbell and every cable attachment come in the box. The dual pulleys offer 10 height positions, so one frame handles lat pulldowns, crossovers, rows and landmine work as your training grows.
What sells me on this set is the hybrid cable: a 45kg selectorised stack plus plate-loadable sleeves, so you quick-change weights on a single-arm row but load heavy for crossovers.
It isn't built for small rooms: you need 2.5m x 2.5m of floor and 211cm clearance. The standout is range, six stations from Smith to landmine, with a 200kg pull-up and spotter capacity.
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This single frame covers six training functions, so you can run a full-body strength programme from one corner of the garage without buying separate machines.
The Smith machine, power rack and cable crossover handle your main lifts, while the landmine, chin-up station and dip handles fill in the accessory work.
What this means for you: For most home lifters, this replaces three or four standalone machines in the floor space of one.
Two adjustable pulleys with 10 height positions each let you set up cable work from the floor to overhead, covering crossovers, lat pulldowns, rows and face pulls.
The hybrid design runs a 45 kg selectorised stack for quick weight changes, plus plate-loadable sleeves when you want to push past the stack.
What this means for you: The selectorised stack suits fast drop sets; the plate sleeves mean the cable load grows with you.
The Smith bar runs on linear bearings down a fixed path, so you can train squats, presses and shrugs solo without a spotter holding the line for you.
Ten lock-in height positions let you set the catch point for the lift you are doing.
What this means for you: If you train alone, the guided bar lets you work close to failure and rack out of the lift safely.
The free-weight side of the frame lets you squat and bench with the barbell inside the rack, backed by spotter arms that catch a failed lift.
The J-hooks and spotter arms both run through 10 height positions with rubberised bearing surfaces to save your bar knurling.
What this means for you: Heavy barbell work at home is only sensible with reliable catches, and these are rated well above what most home lifters will load.
The package includes the CORTEX BN-9 adjustable bench, so you can press flat, incline and decline from day one without a separate purchase.
Eight backrest angles and four seat positions cover the range from decline chest work up to seated shoulder presses.
What this means for you: Having the bench matched to the frame means your pressing angles line up with the rack hooks straight away.
You get a full loading kit in the box: a 20 kg hard chrome Olympic barbell plus 130 kg of plates across bumpers and tri-grips.
The bumper plates suit deadlifts and dropped reps, while the smaller tri-grip plates let you make fine jumps between working sets.
What this means for you: That spread of plates covers most lifters from starting loads to a solid working deadlift without a top-up order.
Four 50 mm storage pegs are built into the frame, so every plate in the package has a home on the unit rather than rolling around the floor.
Keeping plates on the frame also loads the base and helps the whole station sit steady during lifts.
What this means for you: On a 2.5 m x 2.5 m footprint, tidy plate storage is the difference between a usable space and a cluttered one.
The frame sits on a 160 cm x 150 cm base and stands 211 cm tall, so plan for a recommended floor area of 2.5 m x 2.5 m to move around it freely.
At 211 cm it needs a minimum ceiling of the same height, which is a point to check against a standard garage or room before you commit.
What this means for you: Measure your ceiling first. A standard 2.4 m room is fine, but low garage sections or sloped roofs are the thing to confirm before delivery.
The package arrives with the handles and bars you need to use every station from the first session, not a stripped-back frame waiting on add-ons.
That includes the cable bars, landmine handle, dip handles and foot plates alongside the Lockjaw collars for the barbell.
What this means for you: No chasing separate attachments to unlock the stations you paid for.
The package ships as 16 cartons at 348 kg gross, so clear a staging area and plan for two people on build day.
Assembly runs around 4 to 6 hours for two adults, and you will want the frame in its final spot before you start since it is heavy once up.
What this means for you: Decide where it lives before build day. Shifting a fully assembled rack of this size is a two-person job you will only want to do once.
| Model | CORTEX SM-20 6-in-1 Power Rack Package |
| Brand | Cortex |
| SKU | CSST-SM20-E |
| Functional Stations | Smith Machine, Power Rack, Cable Crossover, Barbell Landmine, Chin-Up Station, Dip Station |
| Frame | Heavy-duty steel |
| Cable System | Dual adjustable pulleys with 10 height positions. Hybrid resistance with 45kg selectorised stack and plate-loadable sleeves. |
| Cable Pulley Ratio | 2:1 (Unilateral: 0.46, Bilateral: 0.92) |
| Smith Machine Bar | 16 kg guided Olympic bar with 50mm sleeves, linear bearings, and 10 lock-in height positions. |
| J-Hooks & Spotter Arms | 10 adjustable height positions with rubberised bearing surfaces. |
| Chin-Up Bar | Multi-grip design with narrow, wide, and neutral grip options. |
| Dip Handles | Height-adjustable and removable. |
| Weight Plate Compatibility | 50mm Olympic plates for Smith bar, barbell, and storage pegs. 25mm/50mm plates for cable sleeves. |
| Weight Storage | 4 integrated 50mm Olympic weight storage pegs. |
| Included Bench | CORTEX BN-9 Adjustable Bench with 8 backrest and 4 seat angle positions. |
| Included Barbell | SPARTAN205 20kg Hard Chrome Olympic Barbell with Lockjaw Collars. |
| Included Weight Plates (110kg) | 100kg Bumper Plates (2x 20kg, 2x 15kg, 2x 10kg, 2x 5kg) and 10kg Tri-Grip Plates (2x 2.5kg, 4x 1.25kg). |
| Included Attachments | Lat Pulldown/Curl Bar, Straight Bar, Cable Pulley Handles, Landmine Handle, Dip Handles, Foldable Foot Plates, Lockjaw Collars. |
| Pull-Up Bar Capacity | 200 kg |
| Safety Spotter Capacity | 200 kg |
| J-Hooks Capacity | 180 kg |
| Smith Machine Capacity | 150 kg |
| Dip Handles Capacity | 120 kg |
| Cable System Capacity | 100 kg per side (plate loaded) |
| Weight Storage Peg Capacity | 50 kg per peg |
| Occupancy Dimensions | 203 cm (L) x 170.4 cm (W) x 211 cm (H) |
| Base Footprint | 160 cm (L) x 150 cm (W) |
| Required Ceiling Height | 211 cm (minimum) |
| Recommended Floor Area | 2.5m x 2.5m (minimum) |
| Smith Bar Weight | 16 kg |
| Smith Bar Length | 203 cm |
| Weight Stack | 45 kg (5.8kg top plate + 1x 5kg plate + 6x 5.7kg plates) |
| Total Package Weight (Barbell + Plates) | 130 kg |
| Packaging | 348 kg total gross weight across 16 cartons. |
| Assembly | Approx. 4-6 hours for two adults. |
| Warranty | 12 Months Parts Replacement Warranty |
Effort: two people needed; commonly 4 to 6 hours, depending on the model. Exact time depends on your experience. Two people are needed to raise the frame and hold the parts steady while they are bolted together. The total shipment is 348 kg gross weight across 16 cartons, so decide where the unit will live before you start building. Tools: spanner / wrench (bolts and fixings included).
It ships as 16 cartons with a total gross weight of 348 kg, so it arrives on a pallet via freight. Check the cartons against the packing list before you sign. Have a second person and a trolley ready, because individual boxes are heavy. Move everything into the room you'll build in before you start unpacking.
Take photos before unpacking and email support@cardioonline.com.au within 48 hours of delivery. With 16 cartons it's worth checking each one against the packing list. We lodge the freight claim and organise replacement parts or a full component, and stay across it until you're set up. You don't chase the courier or manufacturer yourself.
Plan on 4 to 6 hours with two adults. You need two people to raise the frame and hold parts steady while they're bolted together. Tools are a spanner or wrench, and all bolts and fixings are included. Decide where it will live first, because the assembled unit isn't something you'll want to shift around afterwards.
The frame stands 211 cm tall, so you need a minimum ceiling height of 211 cm, slightly above a standard 2.4 m room but worth measuring if you're in a garage or under a bulkhead. Occupancy is 203 cm long by 170.4 cm wide, and I'd set aside a 2.5 m x 2.5 m floor area so you can load the cables and swing the bar freely.
Six stations in one frame means it suits a lifter who wants one home gym that covers barbell work, Smith machine, cables and bodyweight. The J-hooks hold 180 kg and spotter arms 200 kg, so it grows with you well past beginner loads. New lifters get a safe start with the Smith machine and spotter arms; experienced lifters get the free-weight rack for heavier compound work.
The 2:1 ratio means the weight you feel at the handle is roughly half what you've loaded. With the 45 kg selectorised stack plus plate-loadable sleeves (rated to 100 kg per side), you get a usable resistance range for flyes, pulldowns and curls. It also makes the cable travel smoother and longer, which helps on movements needing a big range.
You get the BN-9 adjustable bench, a SPARTAN205 20 kg Olympic barbell with Lockjaw collars, and 130 kg of plates: 100 kg of bumpers plus 10 kg of tri-grips. The frame takes 50 mm Olympic plates on the Smith bar, barbell and storage pegs, so adding more plates down the track is straightforward as your lifts climb.
It's covered by a 12 month parts replacement warranty, handled by us rather than an overseas manufacturer. If this product carries the 100 Day Money-Back Guarantee badge on its page, you can return it in as-new, fully repackaged condition within 100 days with no restocking fee. Given it's a 16-carton build, keep the packaging until you're sure.
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Excellent value for money
Very happy with this
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Good system. Only issue I have is the cables. They aint designed for everyday use. My cables split and messed up in the first 6mths. The cables if snapped can cause major injury. Other than that is a very functional system. Definite end to purchase additional weights if your a heavy lifter as well.
The Cortex SM 20 is a definite must have for any garage gym. Easy to put together and great quality. It fits neatly into a small area yet boast the best workout ever. Worth every cent!!
Great piece of equiptment, smith machine is smooth and only took about a day to assemble. Only issues are the cables feel a little bit stiff when using, and i am unsure why the weight stack is in pounds, not kg. Other than that, good rack to have.
Bought this last week and just put it together after a few days. Could start building alone but eventually you need another person. Build quality is what you'd expect for the low price but I am satisfied with it. Unexpectedly, the delivered parts inside the box gave me 2 left side Smith safety racks so only one side has a safety bar attached to the frame. Also the attachment to put on the landmine came broken as you can see where the welding gave way for it to split. Quite disappointed to see that not one but two parts were wrong/ faulty despite being in the box and sealed on delivery. I will be calling to see what can be done for the faulty parts
We love our new power cage - we had excellent service and after service. It was quite easy to put together, although took about 5 hours by slow assemblers- my son is using it, not me!
I have had the Cortex SM-20 for 3 months now and I love it! Initially, I thought it was going to be a huge pain to put together. However, it was pretty easy with a second person. The Smith machine is smooth and works great for all sorts of workouts as well as the cables. The only thing on this machine I think that may not stand the test of time is the pull up bars as they are only held on with 2x 10mm bolts and have a very slight flex when doing pull ups. But overall the machine is fantastic ??
Pretty well made machine. Reasonably easy to put together if you have those sort of skills. Very Happy with the quality considering the low price.
Bought this for my wife and I. Its fantastic. Very good quality, easy to put together and hassle free purchase Definitely recommend
Literally replaces the gym! This is the best all in one gym set I've ever had. Takes a little while to set up, but is a great set. I can do any and all weight based exercises I could think of.
I purchased this rack a few weeks ago and I am very happy with it. The instructions were well written and had it together in a couple of days. The smith and cable machine will enable me to work out easily adjusting my weight from light to heavy as I progress. It does not require a spotter so I can lift weights safely by myself so I can train when I like and without going to a gym. It is a very heavy stable unit, I put it together myself, but if you are not experienced in assembling, I would recommend getting help to assemble the unit. I would also recommend the unit go into a garage and not into the house as it would have to be unassembled to remove from the house if it was required. Great weight training with this unit.
Feels and works like magic, the pictures don’t do it justice. Thanks team @Cardiooline :)
Bought this 3-4 weeks ago and wrote a previous review named "Monique". All issues have been resolved and the machine is not 100% functional. Overall, this product is a bang for your buck and works like a treat. Best part in my opinion is the design of the cable that attaches on the rack. It allows you to take it off and lock back on instead of conventional sliding design, which means it does not get stuck. Smith is super smooth and the cables run well and stay in the groove. I would buy this product again despite previous issues, the machine is just that great
I received this around 3-4 weeks ago and wrote a previous review. All issues have now been solved in a timely and stress-free manner with staff. The machine is now 100% built and functional. It is overall a fantastic machine for the low cost. As expected, the cables do twist when setting up but after straightening them out, they work well and stay on the grooves at all times. This is a really good all-in-one must have for a home gym. The cable height adjustment is more comfortable than conventional sliding ones, this one allows you to take it off completely and set it in. The smith runs super smooth and all attachments work well. I would buy again despite previous issues as the machine is awesome
Quick delivery, easy to setup. Have setup in the garage, looks tidy & is very functional
Bought this Machine a month ago but have only just gotten the ability to use it, Feel like the 100kg weight stack is a mis-direct, because of the mechanical advantage provided by the pulley system, if you only use 1 side of the rig at a time, you are only lifting 50% of the weight, so fully loaded at 100kg is only putting 50kg strain on each side of the rig
Not a bad unit for the price but as with most things the quality is what you would expect for this price point. The 16-gauge (1.6mm) thick frame is ~50% the thickness of most comparable units (3mm) and you can feel the difference during assembly and use. Be careful not to overtighten (which is tempting when plates do not mate up correctly) or you may buckle the square hollow section. Despite installing level and checking squareness for each piece prior to tightening, the smith machine guide bars are not square and therefore the bar does not return level on the rack. Whilst not a show stopper (but perhaps some feedback) the smith bar does not have the stop to prevent excess bar rotation when unracking like most machines, which could be improved with a simple welded tab. After driving ~1.5 hours each way to pickup, the boxes were missing a part to finish installing the cable system, which has since been shipped standard post (you'd think they'd offer express given the small part size and initial omission) so have not setup the cables yet. However, based on the showroom demo model the cable system is definitely not as smooth as other machines out there. In hindsight and after using with weights I would have rather paid double-triple for a better more durable unit (most come with lifetime frame warranty and 2 years on attachments) with better quality attachments, however for the price it will do the job for as long as it lasts.
Average rack the steel quality is not as solid as you expect but it will do the job for someone who doesn't want to pay too much. Set-up instructions are terrible and there is no marking done on the equipment for easy assembly.
Great machine for the price. Got pretty much everything u need. Instructions are very poor. Unless u good at building things like this I beleive u would struggle to build it. Wouldnt have hurt to put 4 more bolts in the kit and make it so u bolt down all 4 poles at the top and bottom not just the top. Would 100% make it feel even better. Little wider and taller wouldnt hurt either but for me does work just. Think again if ur tall. Would love a 4th and 5th weight racking bar and a second barbell holder. Nothing bad just my thoughts to better it.
This rack has everything you need. Very easy to setup and use. Absolutely love it
I bought the Cortex SM-20 package with the 100kg weight and bench package. I am beyond pleased with my purchase. The quality is great. All parts were there and everything was surprisingly easy to put together. Definitely recommend this product. Great value compared to similar stations.
Great machine, very easy to assemble. Works really well. I would not hesitate to buy another one
Purchased the CORTEX SM-20 6-in-1 Power Rack with Smith & Cable Machine - I did have some issues with missing parts but the after-sales services was fantastic. I'm now enjoying the many features of this machine every night.
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