Body Solid 7 Series Smith Machine Review

Exercise equipment expert Body Solid 7 Series review. Similar models to the Body Solid 7 Series include the Hoist PTS Lat Smith Machine, Nautilus Smith Machine, Marcy Smith Machine, Golds Gym Smith Machine, and the Ultimate Smith Machine.

Body Solid 7 Series Smith Machine	Recommended: YES
	Reason: Good value, 7 degree smith action, high build quality, linear bearings
	Gym Size: 83"h x 81"w x 36"d
	Weight Stack : Optional 200 pound selectorized weight stack
	Special Features: 7 degree smith action, linear bearings, gun rack, lifetime warranty
	Compare To: Golds Gym Smith Machine Hoist PTS Lat Smith Machine Marcy Smith Machine Nautilus Smith Machine Parabody Smith Machine Ultimate Smith Machine

Body Solid 7 Series Smith Machine

If you read my review of the Parabody Smith Machine, you'll know that I didn't buy this Body Solid Smith but I came darn close, and I would buy one today based on the low price - keep reading for the whole story...

When I was shopping for my smith machine, my short list came down to the Hoist PTS LAT Smith Machine, Parabody Smith Machine and the Body Solid Series 7 Smith Machine.

I really wanted the Hoist Smith, but once I showed the machine to my wife and told her the price, that was no longer an option (that was a sad day for me, but I understood).

Now that the Hoist was off the list, my choice was narrowed down to the Parabody and the Body Solid.

The one area where the Body Solid surpasses the Parabody is, the Body Solid has a pec deck built into the back side of the cage. It's a nice option that's sure to get plenty of use by most users.

One thing you'll notice right away, is the Body Solid and Parabody smith machines are very, very similar. They both have:

7 degree linear ball bearing smith carriage system
built-in Olympic weight holders
200 pound selectorized weight stack with low row
multi-position front gun rack for free weight training
adjustable bench with optional leg developer

So why did I buy the Parabody instead of the Body Solid Smith Machine if they're so similar? Like most big decisions in life, it usually comes down to the almighty dollar.

I was able to find a floor model Parabody locally a couple years ago (they only sell Parabody to local markets) that saved me about $700 bucks compared to a new machine from either manufacturer at the time - but that's a non-issue now as the price on the Series 7 is cheaper than the deal I got on the floor model when I bought it.

If you're in the market for a smith machine today I would get the Body Solid 7 Series. You can get one cheaper online than you can locally, save money on tax and have it delivered right to your door in a couple days with free shipping...

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