DONOW Smith Machine with Weight Stacks Home Gym System Cable Crossover

I’ve been extremely impressed with this DONOW functional trainer. After using it for a while, I was able to cancel my gym membership because this machine has become my one-stop shop for strength training. The build quality is outstanding. Everything feels solid, sturdy, and well-built, even during heavier lifts. The Smith machine glides smoothly, the cable system operates flawlessly, and every attachment feels secure during use. The versatility is what really sets this machine apart. I can perform bench presses, squats, rows, cable crossovers, tricep pushdowns, curls, shoulder exercises, and leg work all on one machine. It has allowed me to build a complete workout routine without feeling limited compared to a commercial gym. One thing prospective buyers should know is that the cable weight stacks are 2:1 ratio, so the resistance at the handles is lower than the number selected on the stack. That said, I haven’t found it to be an issue at all. The resistance is smooth and still provides more than enough weight for productive workouts. Another huge benefit is the space savings. Instead of needing several separate machines, this combines nearly everything into one compact, well-designed unit while still offering an incredible variety of exercises. Assembly takes some time, but the end result is absolutely worth it. If you’re looking for a high-quality functional trainer that can replace a gym membership and provide commercial-style workouts at home, I highly recommend this machine. I’m already looking at adding more DONOW attachments!

This was a big purchase for us, but it was so worth it. We love all the features it comes with and all the different workouts we can do. Sturdy machine, easy to build with two people. We love the weight bar slides, they are very smooth. The pulley cables roll smoothly as well. One of the features we really really like is the double pulley assembly release pins. They are convenient when it comes to changing to different workouts. We are very satisfied with the barbell weight it comes with and the barbell holders are nice and keeps the weights organized. If you are thinking of making a big purchase like this, this machine is a great one for begining and advanced intensities. My teenage son is enjoying the machine and how he can be creative with his workouts. ** My husband has two suggestions for this machine. One, the lat bar could come with screw holes for the olympic sleeve so the screws don't make the sleeve bulge, this causes the barbell not set completely on the sleeve. Two, the barbell pad and cover could be replaced with a single foam pad, the included pad and cover are impractical. All together we highly recommend this DONOW Smith Machine, you will enjoy all your workouts.

I chose this Smith Machine because it seemed like the best value for the money. After 10 months of regular use, it has met my expectations overall. The frame is solid and stable, and it allows me to perform a wide variety of exercises with different weights, making it a great all-in-one home gym. Assembly took me about 10 hours using the instructional video included with the package. It wasn’t difficult, but it definitely required patience. The only issues I’ve had are that one of the rear pulleys occasionally gets tangled, even after checking the installation, and the Smith bar guide wasn’t perfectly aligned from the factory. Overall, it’s a good machine for the price. However, if I were buying again, I would choose a 1x1 ratio instead for better build quality.

It wasn’t extremely easy to assemble, but it wasn’t overly difficult either. The entire build took me about five hours from start to finish. Fortunately, the company provides helpful assembly videos that walk you through the process, making it much easier to follow along. Once assembled, it’s an excellent machine with a wide variety of exercise options. The quality is outstanding—it’s incredibly sturdy and feels built to last. This is the kind of equipment you can buy once and expect to use for a lifetime. The company was also very helpful throughout the process, which made the overall experience even better. I’m very happy with my purchase and would definitely recommend both this machine and this company.

This Smith machine is an outstanding investment and delivers exceptional value for a complete home gym setup. It truly functions as an all-in-one training system, offering everything needed for a full-body workout—aside from weight plates for the bar, which can be easily purchased separately at a reasonable cost. The build quality is impressive. The frame is constructed from heavy-duty materials, providing excellent durability and long-term reliability. It feels solid and stable during use, even under heavier loads, which adds a strong sense of safety and confidence while training. Assembly is straightforward, with clear instructions and a helpful step-by-step video that makes the process manageable, even for those without much experience putting equipment together. What really sets this machine apart is the convenience it offers. It eliminates the need to deal with crowded gyms and allows you to complete a wide range of exercises from the comfort of your own home. Whether you're focused on strength training, functional fitness, or general conditioning, this system supports it all. Overall, this is a high-quality, versatile piece of equipment that I would highly recommend to anyone looking to build a reliable and efficient home gym.

Previous to this product I had smith machines from another well known fitness company. I am a person that gets a little nervous about buying products from companies I have never heard of before and this was a big leap given the price point of this product. I took the chance mainly because I was looking for a home gym that would do everything. The biggest need for me was adjustable cables with weight stacks built into the home gym. I follow the Hany Rambod (won multiple Mr. Olympia Titles as a coach) FST-7 workout platform. This requires a lot of cable work along with Olympic lifts. The previous home gym I had required a lot of changing weights on a cable system by loading and unloading plates. Annoying to deal with when you have to do this frequently. Comparing this product to my previous set up, this is leaps and bounds ahead of that other system. Structurally speaking, this home gym is solid. All of the pieces fit together like a glove, I notice this mostly when doing heavy lifting. A lot of other home gyms will shift around or rock with racking and re-racking weights. This machine stays put and makes me feel very secure when doing squats and bench press out of it. Versatility of exercises. This home gym will let you do it all between the smith machine, support arms for lifting free weights out of it, cable system for Lat pull downs, rows, chest fly, weighted ab exercises, overhead pull up bar. this home gym as it all. The ability to move the cables from over your head and all the way down to the floor is a game changer. Changing the weight on the stacks in the back of the home gym is a breeze. The most important part of cable exercises for me is the smoothness of the pull. some cable machines are jerky due to bad pulleys or easily kinked cables. Not this product, the cables pull smooth likely due to the amount of pulleys and guides that the cable go through. This is a well put together product. The weight in the weight stacks in the back are plastic. Not a big deal to me at all, weight is weight. It does not matter if it is plastic or metal, it still achieves the goal of giving resistance. The guides for weight on the weight stacks are in kg is the only thing I do not like about the product. I just put tape over one side of the weight numbers and converted it to lbs. Add-ons: Due to the build of this home gym I was able to add some hanging ab straps I owned previously to the overhead pull up bar to let me do a larger variety of abdominal work outs. I also purchased dip attachments that work well with the frame of the cage. The last thing that I added was a cage attachment to allow me to do leg extension and leg curls. Things I plan on getting in the future was looking into an attachment for the smith bar so I can do leg press and calf raises. I would not expect these add-ons to be included with the home gym as they traditionally are not from the research I did before deciding to purchase. Lastly price point: Its unmatched, other home gym systems like this easily go for 1-2K more than the price this product is currently listed for. THIS IS A STEAL for the price it is selling for. I would be highly surprised if you bought this product and were not satisfied with your purchase. If you are not familiar with this company have no fear, this is better than any other home gym I have had in the past.

This first review, is about the receiving of it, the unpacking of it, the assembly of it, and the quality of it. First, be ready for eight, mostly heavy boxes. One of them is 50 pounds or so, and the rest are all like 80+ bordering on 100 pounds. Assembly: Once you unpack everything this is where the real work begins. There is a video on YouTube that is invaluable and should win a short film Academy Award for those of us that go about building something with 1000 parts. I’m joking about the number of parts. First of all, one of the most amazing things about the organization of parts is the way that they have each of the bolts and nuts organized by the section you’re working on. Some cover multiple sections, but what’s nice is that 90% of the nuts are all one size. They say 17 mm but in all actuality a 16 mm wrench was perfect. I set out to not be in a hurry in building the rack. In fact, I did not take YouTube out to the garage with me where I was building it. When I had a question, I came back into my house, sat down in my recliner and watch the video back-and-forth a few times (for the section I was working on - not the whole thing). I slowed YouTube down to 50% speed and no volume because the music might send you over the edge mentally. Stepping away for the video, was incredibly helpful. Everything went smoothly, and I built it all by myself without an extra person to stabilize anything. As I said, I was slow and methodical, even so I still got things backwards and had to undo things a couple of times. Pro tip: when assembling the large cable with the ball at the end, pay very close attention. When you run it through the very front set of pulleys - make sure you go underneath a metal piece there on the back of the lower pulley. Going from memory here. I think it was the lower pulley either way look at the back of those two pulleys and you’ll see it. Otherwise you’re gonna have to undo quite a few pulleys, but it wasn’t catastrophic. As for the parts, they were pretty much perfect. I ended up with only two extra washers. Stability: You’re gonna be very impressed with how stable the set up is there is no rocking or wobbling, unless you lean into it and force it to wobble. So you might ask yourself why not do a review on how well it is to work out with? And that’s a fair question. You see I’m 61 years old and have not worked out with any kind of weights in five years so after moving everything into place and getting it all set up, I feel like my first week in a gym. My back was sore. My glutes were sore And my hamstrings feel like a weedeater got to them. In other words for those in my age bracket, I’m the scrawny kid on the back of the comic book getting sand kicked in my face. Unfortunately, there’s no Charles Atlas to rescue me now. Give me a week or two, and I’ll come back and write a review about how well it works, the smoothness and all the mechanics. My first inclination is that I may have to go back and back off the tightness of the pulley bolts. It could also be from being brand new, and I only grabbed the balls at the end of the cables. Once I put a proper handle or grip on it, it might work a lot easier. Once I sit down on a bench or start working the cables properly I’ll be able to tell if this thing is smooth and fluid with the cabling and pulleys and weights. First impression there may be more expensive ones out there with brand names, but this thing to me seems top of the line. The only reason I can see not buying this is if you wanted something American made versus Chinese. Having said that, if you’re looking at an American company, do your due diligence and make sure they’re not importing it from China and putting their name on it. Because as of right now, this Chinese product is top-notch, especially in the price range being sold.

After extensive research on Smith machines, I can confidently say that the DONOW Smith Machine is the absolute best choice for the price. Compared to other high-end models that cost twice as much, this machine offers the same premium features and quality without breaking the bank. Unboxing & Assembly The machine arrived in eight well-packaged boxes, ranging from 50 to 130 lbs each, making it easy to manage piece by piece. Unboxing took a couple of hours, and while assembly was a significant time investment (approximately 8–10 hours), it was well worth it. I strongly recommend watching the assembly video at the bottom of the product page—it was a lifesaver when used alongside the instructions, ensuring I used the correct screws and parts. Performance & Build Quality Once assembled, the stability of this machine exceeded my expectations. Every component feels sturdy, well-engineered, and built to last, making workouts seamless. The machine offers a full range of motion with excellent safety features. Customer Support – Above & Beyond During assembly, I ran into a small issue where the top weight in the stack wouldn’t stay down. I emailed DONOW support on a Saturday, expecting a delayed response, but Jane replied within just a few hours with clear, step-by-step instructions. She even provided details on which screws to adjust, and her solution immediately fixed the issue. This level of responsiveness and expertise is rare and truly sets DONOW apart. Final Verdict I couldn’t recommend this machine more highly. For the price, quality, and customer service, it’s an unbeatable deal. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced lifter, this Smith machine delivers pro-level performance at a fraction of the cost. If you’re on the fence, just buy it—you won’t regret it!