Functional Trainers
If you're serious about your strength and resistance training but want a versatile, multi-exercise machine that offers more than just a multigym, then functional trainers are a good option to check out. With cables, weight stacks, and infinite ways to exercise, they offer a great value-for-money option. Shop the full range at GymEquipment.co.uk today.
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The versatility of a multi-functional trainer ensures you can work pretty much every muscle group in various ways to suit your functional training needs, without needing to buy multiple pieces of strength training equipment. Thanks to the selectorised weight plates, beginners and advanced users can work out safely and easily without the need for someone to always be with them.
Functional trainers use adjustable cable systems to provide a wide range of movement patterns, allowing you to perform exercises such as chest presses, rows, squats, cable crossovers, and more. This makes them a popular choice for luxury home gyms, PT studios, and commercial fitness facilities, including hotel and office gyms.
Benefits of a functional trainer
Functional trainer machines are one of the most versatile pieces of strength equipment available. They allow you to:
Train multiple muscle groups using one machine
Perform a wide variety of cable exercises
Adjust resistance easily between exercises
Train safely without needing a spotter
Add functional movements to your strength workouts
Their versatility makes them a practical choice for anyone looking to maximise their training options while saving space.
Things to consider when buying a functional trainer machine
The whole point of a functional trainer cable machine is that you can perform your exercise safely, in a ‘plane of movement’ that feels natural to you. This is often in contrast to other gym machines.
Some basic things you should always consider when you buy a functional trainer include the rather obvious, but usually forgotten, dimensions, especially the height clearance, given that you usually get a chin-up bar!
Other considerations you’ll want to bear in mind include:
Price: Paying more will usually provide higher-quality construction, smoother movement, and additional features.
Gross weight: Consider the overall weight of the machine, especially if you don't have a solid floor.
Size: Check the dimensions carefully and consider whether you need a compact functional trainer for a smaller home gym.
Weight ratio: A 2:1 ratio means a 100kg weight stack provides 50kg of resistance when lifting.
Accessories: Check what is included as standard, such as handles, bars, attachments, or storage options.
Bench compatibility: Some Smith machine functional trainers require a compatible bench, so consider this when planning your setup.
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