Freemotion r31 Smith Machine Review

Exercise equipment expert Freemotion r31 Smith Machine review and in depth rating.

Similar models to the Freemotion r31 Smith include the Hoist PTS Lat Smith Machine, Nautilus Smith Machine, Parabody Smith Machine, Golds Gym Smith Machine, and the Ultimate Smith Machine.

*Freemotion r31 Smith Machine*	Recommended: NO
	Reason: Better value to get good squat rack at this price
	Gym Size: 70” L x 81” W x 82” H
	Weight Stack : Plate loaded
	Special Features: 7 degree smith action
	Compare To: Body Solid 7 Series Golds Gym Smith Machine Hoist PTS Lat Smith Machine Marcy Smith Machine Nautilus Smith Machine Ultimate Smith Machine

Freemotion r31 Smith Machine

The Freemotion r31 Smith Machine is another smith system sold through the discount retailer Costco and is comparable to the Marcy Smith Machine.

The Freemotion 31 is another attempt to make a smith machine that looks good at first glance, but when you dig a little bit deeper, it becomes glaringly obvious that there are some serious issues with this smith machine that should make you cringe in fear, and put you wallet back in you pants.

The Freemotion r31 is NOT any better of a smith machine than the comparable Marcy Smith Machine, and the surprising thing is, it costs as much as $200 more! Can you believe that?...

Marcy Smith Machine Key Features and Specs:

chrome guide tubes combined with precision grouped 1”chrome guide rods
4” nylon pulleys with ball bearings
7-degree slant design frame
150 lb. weight capacity on leg developer
150 lb. weight capacity on the weight carriage

Although the Freemotion r31 smith machine uses linear bearings (poor quality one's at that), the maximum user weight capacity is a tiny 150 pounds which is the worst I've come across is the many years I've been reviewing equipment.

If you're looking for the best smith machine that's under $1000, cross the Freemotion r31 Smith Machine off your list immediately... and check here for budget friendly smith machines.

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