The RX3 Tornado Compact Smith Machine is the latest evolution of our RX3 lineup — combining the dynamic versatility of the Tornado Rack with the safety and precision of an integrated Smith machine, all within a compact, space-saving design.
This new model features our updated Smith Machine system with an enhanced range of motion, where the bar sits only 6.8 inches higher than a loaded barbell at its lowest point. This allows for deeper lifts, smoother performance, and better biomechanical flow. The bar stores at 6'6", giving you more overhead clearance and a cleaner setup for taller users.
For added safety and control, the removable safety stoppers work like J-cups — keep them on for extra protection during heavy lifts, or remove them completely to unlock a full, unrestricted range of motion.
The 48 LB, 28 mm chrome Smith bar includes 13 inches of loadable sleeve space per side and features chrome hooks and pins for a premium lifting feel.
The rack also comes equipped with our patent-pending Tornado Pivot Arms, offering full 4-way adjustability to better target every muscle group. You can position them outward for deeper chest flys, angle them inward for shrugs or rows, or move them overhead for lat pulldowns — giving you a wider range of motion and more training variety than traditional fixed cable systems.
Built from 3"x3" 11-gauge steel with 1-inch holes and 2-inch spacing, the RX3 Tornado Compact Smith Machine delivers the strength, precision, and long-term reliability that define the RX3 series.
Like other RX3 systems, this model can be expanded with storage options. You can add shelves and plate sleeves on the back uprights by using our Shelf and Plate Sleeve Extension brackets, allowing you to customize your setup as your training needs grow.
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RX3 Tornado Compact Smith Machine
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RX3 Tornado Smith Machine Rack
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| Footprint Depth |
32" (More Compact) |
48" |
| Smith Machine |
✅ Integrated |
✅ Integrated |
| Bench + Smith Machine Compatibility |
Fits Incline & Flat Bench |
Fits Incline & Flat Bench |
| Storage Add-ons |
Requires Shelf & Plate Sleeve Extensions added on the back uprights, making the overall depth similar to the full-size RX3 Tornado Smith Machine Rack. |
Built-in compatibility |
| Ideal for |
Space-saving setups |
Full-size home or commercial gyms |
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RX3 Tornado Compact Smith Machine
Footprint Depth
32" (More Compact)
Smith Machine
✅ Integrated
Bench + Smith Machine Compatibility
Fits Incline & Flat Bench
Storage Add-ons
Requires Shelf & Plate Sleeve Extensions on back uprights (overall depth similar to full-size RX3 Tornado Smith Machine Rack)
Ideal for
Space-saving setups
RX3 Tornado Smith Machine Rack
Smith Machine
✅ Integrated
Bench + Smith Machine Compatibility
Fits Incline & Flat Bench
Storage Add-ons
Built-in compatibility
Ideal for
Full-size home or commercial gyms
RX3 SERIES DESIGN ETHOS
COMPACT FOOTPRINT
Engineered for maximum efficiency, the RX3 Tornado Compact Smith Machine delivers full-scale performance in a smaller footprint. By repositioning the weight stacks toward the back and centering the Smith system, this design saves valuable floor space while maintaining the strength, stability, and functionality expected from the RX3 Series. It’s the perfect solution for home gyms or studios where every inch counts.
IMPROVED RANGE OF MOTION
Our updated RX3 Smith Machine features a new removable safety stopper for a much-improved range of motion. At its lowest point, the Smith bar sits only 5 inches higher than a loaded barbell, letting you perform deadlifts, Romanian deadlifts (RDLs), and other lifts with nearly the same depth and feel as free weights. We’ve also raised the storage position to 6'6", keeping the bar conveniently out of the way and creating more overhead space for a smoother training experience. With this latest design, you get the perfect mix of safety, versatility, and performance in our most advanced Smith Machine yet.
HEAVY DUTY STEEL WITH MODULAR DESIGN
Lift confidently and safely from 3" x 3" 11-gauge steel with 1400+ LB weight capacity. Our fully modular
design features offset, 1" holes with 2" spacing on all 4 sides
DURABLE COATINGS AND HARDWARE
Our 1" hardware is coated with black e-coat which is more resistant to corrosion, more durable, and looks
very sleek because who doesn't love black hardware? All attachments and hardware utilize 1" pins at 2"
spacing to create a fully modular and extremely versatile rack.
EFFICIENT ACCESSORY MOUNTING
Laser-cut numbering for each of our offset 1" holes with 2" spacing on uprights, cross bars, and
accessories such as spotter arms, provides convenience.
Attachment Design
All RX3 attachments are made with a rounded chrome pin making insertion into the uprights easy and
frictionless. The rounded chrome pin as well as the uprights will maintain their new appearance, even
after years of repeatedly inserting and removing attachments. Other companies use a powder-coated pin
that scratches and chips away on both the pin itself as well as the coating on the upright. Further, the
inside of all RX3 attachments are lined with protective padding made from durable materials to prevent
metal-to-metal contact.
HIGH-QUALITY FINISHES & DETAILS
Chrome uprights where trolleys are used means less wear and scratches to your upright as you adjust the
position of the trolley up and down. Our plate sleeves are also chrome with a rubber stopper which
eliminates the potential of scratches and chips seen on cheaper, powder-coated plate sleeves. RX3
Sandwich J-Cups feature stainless steel logo plates with an oversized racking area, making it easier for
lifters to re-rack their barbell into the intended racking area. All components and attachments were
designed in more detail.
Exceptional Construction
Logos are bolted on with stainless steel nameplates on 95% of attachments, while a few are laser-cut. No
stickers are used in any of our RX3 designs. Take a look at our Stainless Steel Logo Plate — we've gone
the extra mile by laser-cutting triangular designs into the nameplate, further enhancing its standout
appearance that is representative of the pinnacle of quality seen on the RX3 Series.
In-House Precision Manufacturing
We've upgraded our manufacturing and the first thing we wanted to offer is the RX3 line. 6-Axis Laser
cutting, CNC Lathe, robotic welding, friction welding, hydraulic servo bending, shot blasting, and
powder coating all in the same facility for a consistent and high-quality product. We've even brought in
a hardware packing machine to blister pack all hardware in-house.
Continuing Innovation
We didn't stop at designing just high quality standard attachments like j-cups and spotter arms; our
cable trolley systems are the best in the market. Our RX3 3000 Cable Tower series features dual pulleys
on a single column to allow 2:1 or 1:1 weight ratios and our patent-pending Tornado Pivot Arms allow
even more functional training capabilities in one unit. Both cable machines also include 2x black,
aluminum anodized, knurled handles that are the best standard handles we've seen in the industry. Our
product development team meets biweekly to design innovative attachments and solutions for our RX3
series. Stay tuned for more innovative, multifunctional, and high-quality attachments for the RX3
series!
FAQs
Who is this unit for?
The RX3 Tornado Compact Smith Machine is perfect for those who want an all-in-one compact smith machine setup that combines the functionality of a cable trainer, a Smith machine, and a half rack. Ideal for home gyms, garage gyms, or small training studios, it’s built for users seeking professional versatility in limited space.
The Tornado Pivot Arms make this unit especially unique — offering greater versatility and more effective muscle targeting by letting you position the handles exactly where you need them. You can set them outward up to 81 inches apart for a deeper stretch during chest flys, or angle them inward at shoulder width for shrugs, deadlifts, or rows with the weight directly beneath you. These variable arm positions open up new exercise angles and movement patterns that were previously impossible with fixed trolley systems.
For traditional barbell work, the two front uprights with included RX3 J-Cups allow you to bench, squat, and train stabilizer muscles with full freedom of movement, making this rack a perfect centerpiece for any gym setup focused on both strength and versatility.
What is the benefit of Tornado Pivot Arms over other designs?
You can position them anywhere. Directly above you for lat pulls, directly below you for deadlift, outwards for
greater stretch during chest flys, or close together to join them in order to utilize both 200LB the weight from
both sides.
The position of the Tornado Pivot Arms allows you to more effectively train your targeted muscle group and you
are no longer limited by a fixed trolley on a vertical upright.
What is the benefit of a Smith Machine?
The RX3 Smith Machine allows you to prioritize safety, simplicity, gradual strength progression, and better isolation of targeted muscles compared to free weights. The predictability of the bar's path makes it an excellent tool for breaking down and totally fatiguing muscles from one angle, thus tapping into the same set of motor units on every rep without fail. Without needing to engage multiple muscle groups to maintain balance and posture like with free weights, you can push more weight while focused on growing a specific targeted muscle. Further, you can attach our cable handles to your smith machine barbell in order to utilize the weight stacks.
What is the low point on the RX3 Smith Machine for RDLs or deadlifts?
The RX3 Smith Machine now offers one of the lowest starting points in the industry. At its lowest point, the Smith Machine sits only 6.8" higher than a loaded barbell, allowing you to perform deadlifts, Romanian deadlifts (RDLs), and other lifts with nearly the same depth and feel as free weights. To maximize your range of motion (ROM), simply remove the new safety stopper. It works just like a J-cup, allowing you to perform deadlifts, Romanian deadlifts, and other lifts with the same depth and control as free weights. Keep it on when you want extra safety during heavy sets, or remove it when you want full freedom of movement.
What other attachments are available?
This unit is 3" x 3" with 1" holes and 2" spacing, so there's are a wide variety of attachments from us and
others available for this specification. We recommend
using the following attachments: Spotter Arms and our
Tornado Arm Connector.
For this Compact Smith Machine model, if you plan to add storage, you’ll need to use the Shelf and Plate Sleeve Extension to mount shelves and plate sleeves onto the back uprights. With these extensions installed, you can configure:
- Up to 8x plate sleeves with 4x Shelf and Plate Sleeve Extension
(set)
- Up to 4 total shelves consisting of either 42" ball and plate shelf with
extension or 42" kettlebell and dumbbell
shelf with extension.
Our design team meets biweekly and are currently working on a broad range of attachments which will be added here as we
develop more and more.
Do I need to bolt this into the ground?
RX3 Tornado Compact Smith Machine does not need to be bolted into the ground, but we always recommend doing so for additional safety and liability.
I'm worried about my ceiling height to fit this rack, can you help?
There's an option to adjust to our shorter, 86" Rack model by checking the box above the Add To Cart button if your ceiling is lower than 94". If your ceiling is greater than 94", we always recommend fitting the tallest rack available that your ceiling can allow. The pull-up bar can be adjusted downwards anywhere along the upright if you want to have more clearance for your head when doing pullups.
| RX3
TORNADO SERIES SPECS |
| BENEFITS OF THE RX3 TORNADO PIVOT ARM PLATE LOAD SERIES |
Tornado Pivot Arms allow you to position the handle and weight load in the most effective
position for the most effective workout
Tornado Pivot Arms can be adjusted from 10" apart
in center for lat pulls and low rows using both weight from both sides and outwards to 81" apart
for
RX3 series racks are 3" x 3" tubing with 1" pin holes for a large variety of attachment
options
Weight Ratio: 2:1 per side, plus ability to join both sides together by angling both tornado
pivot arms to the middle
Less Wear: Chrome Uprights and Aluminum Pulleys
Convenience: Aluminum Anodized pop pin
with a stainless Steel knurled handle on trolley makes adjustments easy
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| WEIGHT RATIO |
2:1 per side |
| STARTING WEIGHT |
10 LBs |
| LOADABLE PLATE SLEEVE |
8 inches / 205mm per sleeve per trolley |
| PLATE SLEEVE MATERIAL |
Chrome |
| PLATE SLEEVE DIAMETER |
Removable 50mm / 2" chrome sleeve with 1" sleeve underneath |
| WEIGHT CAPACITY PER TROLLEY |
450 LBs |
| CABLE TRAVEL |
94" Rack: 94" | 86" Rack: 81" |
| TOTAL TORNADO PIVOT ARM TROLLEY POSITIONS |
94" Rack = 33 positions | 86" Rack = 29 positions. Both spaced 2" apart. |
| TORNADO PIVOT ARM HORIZONTAL ADJUSTABILITY |
7 positions, 180 degree adjustability |
| TORNADO PIVOT ARM VERITCAL ADJUSTABILITY |
7 positions, 90 degree adjustability |
| TORNADO PIVOT ARM LOWEST ADJUSTMENT POINT |
4" from ground |
| TORNADO PIVOT ARM HIGHEST ADJUSTMENT POINT |
94" Rack = 90" | 86" Rack = 84" from ground |
| TORNADO PIVOT ARMS ADJUSTED TO CENTER |
10" Apart from Center |
| TORNADO PIVOT ARMS ADJUSTED OUTWARDS |
81" Apart from Center |
| TROLLEY SPACING |
2 inches |
| CABLE MATERIAL |
Aircraft Grade Nylon Cables |
| TRAINER HANDLES |
Black, Aluminum Anodized Handles with Knurling |
| PULLEYS |
Aluminum |
| HARDWARE |
Black, E-Coat 1" Hardware |
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BENEFITS OF THE RX3 SMITH MACHINE |
Prioritize safety, simplicity, gradual strength progression, and better isolation of targeted muscles
Updated Smith Machine with improved range of motion – at its lowest point, the Smith bar sits only 6.8" higher than a loaded barbell for deeper lifts and better performance
48LB 28mm chrome barbell with 13 inches of loadable plate sleeve
Chrome safety hooks with chrome pins avoids any powder coat damage
Raised storage position – Smith bar now stores at 6'6", providing more overhead space and a cleaner training setup |
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WEIGHT |
48 LBS |
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DIAMETER |
28mm |
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LOADABLE PLATE SLEEVE |
13 inches |
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BEARINGS |
Needle Bearings |
What's Included
