XMARK Commercial Cable Machine Functional Trainer, Dual Weight Stack Cable Pulley Machine, Commercial and Home Gym System

Some quick facts up top: The package weighs over 700 pounds and arrives in a wooden crate on a pallet via freight delivery. The folks at the last mile freight company were professional and friendly, both on the phone when they called to set up delivery and at my home when they delivered it. The machine was for use in my basement home gym. Do not expect to have the package delivered indoors or up or down a flight of stairs. It's just too big and weighs too much. I unboxed it in my garage and carried all the individual parts downstairs. Not any single piece of this was too heavy to carry by myself, although the frame pieces were large and somewhat unwieldy. No big deal. Assembly took a few hours, but it was not terribly complicated. The printed instructions are clear, written in good English (sometimes you get bad translations out of other languages with these products, but this one was very good). The user's manual has a very large exploded view of the machine, which was very helpful for seeing how certain parts of the equipment came together. There's also a 10-minute video on Youtube that shows how to do these things, and that was helpful as a better visual aid than some of the images in the book. It's very helpful to have a second person during certain parts of the assembly (especially the initial frame construction), but not impossible (just frustrating at a couple key points in the process). The only part of this assembly that didn't quite go as described in the documents was the rubber fitting that slides over the cable ends. The video shows the fitting sliding very easily into place. On mine, this was very difficult to do since it was just slightly too tight to slide on. It took me several minutes just to get this one piece in place. I tried using tools, but it threatened to tear the rubber, so I quit that right away. I had my wife try to make sure I wasn't crazy, and she had trouble with it as well. Nevertheless, it was possible, just very, very difficult, and I was able to complete assembly. In general, you probably want a short stepladder to help with reaching some of the higher-up points. It's also very useful to have a socket wrench and ratcheting screwdriver to make this easier to assemble. The package comes with one or two small spanners, which were useful for tightening some bolts in small spaces, but generally they would have impeded the assembly. A proper set of tools is invaluable in building this. Once assembled, the thing works great. Before, I had some hand weights and other flexible-use equipment, but found myself spending too much time swapping out weight plates between exercises or shifting equipment out in my basement space. With the cable machine, I have a lot more exercises at my fingertips, and switching modes of exercise takes almost no time at all. I can go up or down in weight with the shifting of a pin instead of unscrewing a nut to add or remove weight plates. Most of the workouts that I do can be done without any equipment other than the cable machine, so I do a lot less mode-shifting in the gym now. Couldn't be happier. If I had to quibble on something, I'd say two things. First, the system comes with two foot attachments for doing leg exercises. One is a simple loop meant to wrap around an ankle. The other is a few straps designed to stay cinched up on your shoe. These are sturdy enough, but can be kind of difficult to get into the right place on your body. The second thing is that it comes with a poster demonstrating various exercises you can do on the machine. It's nice if you're not familiar with what you might use this equipment for, but it came rolled and folded in a way that makes it so I can't unroll/unfold it. There is a crease in the bottom of the poster causing it to roll backwards at the bottom. Still, I don't anticipate hanging this thing, so it's not that big of a deal. If you're in the market for a high-end, professional cable machine, this is a great option. Don't buy if you have a very tiny space to work out in (it's quite large, but the dimensions on the product page are accurate). Don't buy unless you're committed enough to swallow the cost (it's almost 3 grand after taxes and shipping). Otherwise, it's a really great product that works exactly as you'd expect. I've seen this exact model in actual gyms before, and it's great in your home gym if you have this kind of space to work with.

I’ve owned this functional trainer for nearly three years, and it has become the most used piece of equipment in my home gym. It was the second large machine I purchased after building my home, and since it arrived freight-delivered on a pallet, I had to get creative with assembly. Living alone, I carried the pieces upstairs one load at a time. While I’d recommend two people for setup, I managed solo — even balancing the top bars on my head to line them up and bolt them in! The instructions were clear, and the pulley system was simple to configure. Once assembled, I was impressed by how smooth the pulleys operate and how solidly the machine is built. It’s sturdy, reliable, and has held up beautifully through years of consistent use. I also appreciated that I could place it neatly in a corner, leaving space for the rest of my gym equipment. Overall, this functional trainer has been a perfect investment — durable, versatile, and essential to my workouts. I couldn’t be more pleased.

The X-Mark Functional Trainer has been a fantastic addition to my home Gym. It is the corner-piece (literally) and is where I spend about 40% of my workouts. I did a ton of research about what to add to my new at-home gym, and this ranked high on multiple lists. I will break this review down into 4 parts. 1. Things I like. 2. Things I would improve 3. Lessons Learned from Assembly. 4. Some additional things I did to improve my unit Assembly time: 4 hours (But I wasn't rushing, and had a couple beers toward the end) One person assembly, but two people is better with first couple of steps just to get the horizontal bars tied to the main uprights. 1. Things I like: - Description, pictures, elements, all as indicated - all high quality - Packaging was large (spread over two pallets and very heavy), but as described, and well assembled - Instructions were simple (too simple in a couple of cases), but the pictures were accurate - Packaging of parts was well done - Construction is sturdy, and good materials used - particularly for the price - very good value from my perspective - Machine operates as if you were using a very high-end commercial machine at a gym. There isn't much I would change about the machine itself. Sturdy, easy to use. - 200 lbs per side, for a total of 400 lbs. This benefit alone is a part of the true value, as weight plates aren't cheap. - Customer Service. I had one issue with assembly (see below), that was resolved within 24 hours. Very impressed in that there were no questions asked - new cable shipped - no complaint forms, etc., Very responsive. 2. Things I would improve: - Numbering of packages didn't always match that of the drawings. Use the drawings - they match, and are true to form. - Instructions were written by someone who does not speak English as their first language. Very simple written instructions with no tips or ideas to make assembly simpler. - Some signs of rust to non-painted surfaces inside of the tubes on the machine - I am sure my machines was on a container ship, so I sprayed some oil, and it will likely stop the rusting, but they may want to dip the tubing vs. painting outside only - Front Support Legs don't truly keep the machine from rocking with anything pulled from pull-up bars. I tie a TRX strap to the cross-bar, and I could easily tip the machine forward in a very uncomfortable angle (See fix below). 3. Lessons Learned from Assembly: - The pictures are true to form, and show all pieces. Instruction written words were not as simple to follow. I found myself just following the pictures. - They are 100% right - don't tighten everything until done. I only needed someone else's help once - when attaching the rear cross-brace / gear hangers to the large uprights. Once these are assembled to each other, this is a true one-person job. - Cable Routing is not complex, but there are few tips I learned from the first one, that I then used on the other side, and it went much faster. - 1. Feed the cable AS YOU GO with the pulleys. The cable CAN NOT BE FISHED THROUGH MACHINE WITH PULLEYS IN PLACE. - 2. Start with the end that has the threads / lock nut on that you will screw into the handle / pin assembly at the end. The reason for this is simple: By feeding this end through the machine, you will be fishing the line through the up-rite tube of the machine going down, letting gravity work with you. Starting from the other end will cause frustration, as you will have to push it up through the machine against gravity - 3. Fish the cable past each pulley location, and then install the pulley. It holds the cable in place, and if you make a mistake - you haven't gone too far. - 4. Don't forget that there are two holes in the top of the weight-assembly bracket you have to fish the cable through. I missed one by mistake and had to go backwards - 5. Don't tighten pulley lock nuts past hand tight until the whole process is done. WARNING: Don't do what I did!! There are two cable guides / safety angle bars that prevent the cables from jumping out of the pulley grove. These are both installed on the highest-up pulleys - clearly shown in the picture. I tightened these up, and without me noticing, instead of resting straight up and down (which they should), when you tighten the lock-nut, the angle iron has a tendency to push down against the wire (you will see what I mean). When I went to pull the cable at to test it, this angle-iron cable guard was rubbing up against the cable, and stripped the plastic sheathing off of the cable. Make sure your cable guards are vertical, and not resting against the pulley once it is tight. 4. Some things I did to improve my unit. - TRX Straps - can't have a functional trainer without them. - Made a jig for the number setting on the weight so it was easier to apply them. - The legs of the machine to not keep it stable if you use a TRX band. If you look at the picture, I attached the top horizontal back rail of the machine to the wall with wall anchor plates. I put these plates into the studs of the wall, and used a nylon strap to attach the machine to the anchor plates. Machine doesn't move an inch, and I can now use it without fail. All in all, I am thrilled with this machine. It is exactly what I needed, and wanted. Assembly was not overly difficult, and customer service was fantastic. I feel like I got more than I paid for, and I am very happy with the machine. Well done!!

The package came by freight truck and was unloaded at my sidewalk (delivered earlier than promised). The packaging is very well done, including double outside boxing. Everything is packed very organized and easy to unpack. You will have to unpack both main boxes to get the pieces to start the assembly. The 10lb. weight plates come separately in 6 small boxes (4 boxes of 6 and 2 boxes of 7), all individually wrapped in plastic. All assembly hardware (nuts, bolts & washers) is secured to two pieces of cardboard and labeled. Instructions for the assembly of the main parts are straight forward, but the instructions for the cables are pretty much backwards. It also doesn’t tell you that you should install each pulley as you thread the cable as well. I attached pictures and diagrams that may help your assembly and save you some time, I made them as a result of assembling this functional trainer. You can make the mistakes I did following the manufacturer instructions, or try it this way. It will save you some time, as you’ll read in other reviews. Overall, it is very well made, almost commercial quality. It is very sturdy and doesn’t budge when I do pull-ups (I’m 6’3, 235lbs.). It is relatively short for my height, but I just fold my legs at the knees and knock them out. It moves very smoothly, but since the plates are not rubber it will make a sound when they are released, no more than you’ll hear at the gym. The accessories are well made. The short and long handles are very thick, strong straps, and the handles are covered in rubber and not plastic, like the handles I already had in my home gym. The pull up bar is also rubber covered. The shrouds are also well made and not flimsy metal as I have seen on some functional trainers. Originally, my wife said I ordered a “no name” brand, but she is now sold on XMark and encouraged me to write this review. I have a number of items I put together in my home gym, including a smith machine, hack squat, seated back row, and this is the sturdiest piece of machinery in the gym.

The machine came in 2 big boxes and 6 smaller ones. When I saw it I wondered to my self if I should even open it as the 6 smaller boxes where ripped. I am glad I opened it! To my surprise everything was in working order with the exception of a weight with a small chip (not a deal breaker for me). The biggest surprise was that the machine had no rust what so ever! Finally a company that knows how to paint and keep their equipment nice and lubricated. I was surprised that the cardboard boxes did a better job at protecting the equipment than a wood crate does (at least in my experience when ordering from other sellers). The biggest issue I had when looking at the parts was that the numbers on the bags did not match the numbers on the pictures at all. I decided to just take off all of the bags and get rid of the numbers. Then I started building this based on the pictures and the numbers on the bolts. I had trouble in the beginning because I did it by myself ( i suggest that you make it a 2 person job so that they can hold the left or right side while you screw the back parts). I had trouble with some parts of the instructions as they are not that clear. Thankfully people have posted pictures with instructions and there is a YOUTUBE video that you can watch also. Before I put the weights on the machine, it rocked with little to no effort. After I put the weights on, it became sturdy. I do have a flat floor with a medium rug. I tested it to see if it would fall and unless there is a huge earth quake I doubt it will fall. Just in case I suggest tie it down to your cement or your studs on the wall or if you have another workout machine put them back to back and tie them together and that will not go anywhere. Overall, the reason for the 4 stars is the damage on 2 weights (chip), the instructions are not clear enough for someone that is new to building things, the fact that I needed to use my own tools (yeah you need your own tools but only in a few places). I wish I could give this 4.8 stars. Edit: I sent an email to them with pictures of some chipped weights to let them know that those parts where damaged by shipping. I didn’t even ask for a replacement. When they answered my email they asked me for my shipping info. I thought it was to check on quality control. After sending the shipping info they told me that they sent new weights and they would be on their way soon. That is right they sent those 2 items! I didn’t have to even ask! And just for that now they are at 5 stars! Great customer service! Great products! Buy from them!

It’s been about a year since I’ve purchased this. I wanted to make sure I used it enough to write a fair review. I will say that I am extremely happy with this and wish I purchased a bit sooner. Set up was a bit difficult for me as the instructions weren’t the best, but I did have a friend help which made it much easier. I wanted this to go in my basement which had around 83.5” of height. I thought the 83” of this would be perfect. It wasn’t. I had to assemble in my garage as the pulley wheels on top are what added too much to the height. During assembly, I overtightened a few bolts which caused some of the metal to indent a little. Not a huge deal. The feet, however, tend to shift upwards if the cables extend a good bit away. I wasn’t a fan of that. The machine was a bit off balance, but I suppose that’s because my garage floor isn’t level. The weight stacks seem a bit wobbly at times when you have a lot of weight selected, but you can counter that by controlling your movements a bit better. Other than that, the machine is great. The accessories are nice and well constructed too. It would be nice if the weight stacks went to 250, but the 200 per is good enough. I would definitely recommend this machine over a lot of the others out there. This is compact enough, and offers the greatest amount of weight at the price point and even more than some more expensive setups.

I purchased this Mark X Functional trainer a few months ago and have been using it regularly. Overall I really love this machine. I have recently stopped going to the gym due to Covid and with some modifications, I can get pretty darn close to as good of a workout at home. Yes, I still miss the leg press and a few other machines for the most part, this one machine fills a lot of needs. Pair it with a HIIT training or a Terracore for added cardio and your solid. Assembly: My husband helped me to put the frame together and I actually put the rest together on my own. (Lucky me, but that’s what I get for being impulsive and impatient, I guess.) As other reviewers have mentioned, I am pretty sure the instructions were written by a 4 year old. And to make it worse, the letters/numbers on the parts didn’t match the booklet. The cable installation was a complete disaster and took me HOURS. I would highly recommend looking for the reviewer that listed a diagram and a video of an alternate way to install the cable. His way worked much better than the sad excuse for instructions. Quality: Trainer seems to be made really well. The plates are metal, not rubber, but they are still made well. It comes with basic attachments, but I purchased additional ankle straps, bands, etc. The only thing I am still confused about is the mysterious short bar with a link at one end. WTH is this for? Seriously, if you know, please enlighten me. I emailed customer support and they don’t even know. Why not just replace it with a regular short bar for add tricep/bicep exercises? Oh, Shipping. This arrived SUPER fast, even before the estimated date. The logistics company called and was very helpful. I was concerned about getting it in to the house since it is over 800 lbs, but the driver wheeled the pallet right into my attached garage and we unboxed and moved to the basement piece by piece. If you’re looking for this type of cable machine, this is a great option!

My husband and I have a fully equipped home gym and added this dual pulley machine to complete our needs. As a certified PT, I have high expectations for any equipment used for my clients, as well as myself. We use our gym heavily and on a daily basis. We just set this up recently and it took two of us about 3 hours from start to finish: opening the boxes to clearing them away! A few parts were mislabeled but we figured those out easily. The slightly difficult part was the pulley system: but I saw a formerly posted Q&A that was all that we needed to complete the set up: "Make sure to remove the portion of the cable the handle attached too prior to routing. The plastic fixture on the end of the cable can be removed for easier installation. For the threaded end, you can drop this portion of the cable down the main frame from the top before you install the pulley. Once this is done, you can use your finger to locate the threaded end at the bottom of the frame. I find that if i push up on the threaded end of the cable, Ii can get a grip on the bare end of the cable and pull it through relatively easily". We love using the machine as it is top grade quality and well worth the price. It is very solid and very well built. We highly recommend this model as you can do a total body workout on it in various ways. We have added some attachments to fit our needs. This XMark dual pulley machine is an EXCEPTIONAL product.