The RX3 Tornado Smith Machine Rack is the perfect all-in-one rack for a functional trainer cable machine, smith machine, and a half rack in one unit. It comes with our patent-pending Tornado Pivot Arms which offers the ability to target every muscle group more effectively by positioning the cable system anywhere. The Tornado Pivot Arms have 4-way adjustability so you can position them outwards for a better stretch during chest flys (cable crossover), inwards so the weight is directly beneath you for shoulder shrugs, or directly above you for lat pulldowns. Every exercise is now possible with our innovative cable system.
Now featuring our updated Smith Machine with improved range of motion, this latest model delivers our most advanced design yet.
At its lowest point, the Smith Machine sits only 6.8" higher than a loaded barbell, so you can perform deadlifts, Romanian deadlifts (RDLs), and other lifts with nearly the same depth and feel as free weights. Something many traditional smith machines can’t match.
We’ve also raised the storage position of the smith bar to 6'6". This added height provides more overhead space, making it easier and more comfortable for taller users during training sessions.
The new removable safety stopper works like a J-cup: keep it on for extra safety during heavy lifts or remove it completely to unlock the full depth and freedom of movement when you want maximum control. Combined with our high-quality 3"x3" uprights, 11-gauge steel, and 1" holes with 2" spacing, plus the included RX3 J-Cups for barbell training, this rack delivers durability, versatility, and a premium lifting experience all in one.
The RX3 Tornado Smith Machine Rack also offers the ability to add storage shelves and plate sleeves on the back uprights.
RX3 SERIES DESIGN ETHOS
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
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 6.8" 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.
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.
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.
HIGH-QUALITY FINISHES & DETAILS
Every detail of the RX3 Series is built for durability, precision, and a premium training experience. Chrome uprights in high-contact areas minimize wear and scratches as you adjust trolleys and attachments, while rubber-stoppered chrome plate sleeves p'revent chips and damage often seen on cheaper alternatives. Our RX3 Sandwich J-Cups feature stainless steel logo plates with oversized racking areas for easier, more secure re-racking. To top it off, 95% of RX3 attachments include laser-cut or stainless-steel nameplates—no stickers—delivering a sleek, professional finish that stands out in any gym. Every component has been designed with long-term performance and aesthetics in mind.
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.
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 Functional Trainer Cable Machine + Squat Rack + Smith Machine All-In-One Unit for?
The RX3 Tornado Smith Machine Rack is for those that want an all-in-one unit that combines a smith machine,
Tornado pivot arms functional trainer cable machine, and squat rack into one space-saving unit. The perfect
centerpiece for your home gym or commercial gym, this all-in-one squat rack was designed to give you the most
effective cable machine possible. The RX3 Tornado Pivot Arms offer greater versatility and more effective muscle
targeting compared to traditional cable machines and functional trainers, since you can position the cable
pulley anywhere. Position the cable system outwards at up to 81" apart for greater stretch for chest flys like
traditional cable crossovers, or angle the tornado pivot arms inwards at shoulder width for deadlifts and shrugs
with the cable handles directly beneath you. Exercises and effectiveness previously impossible with fixed cable
machine trolleys are now accessible with our Tornado Pivot Arms. The included smith machine is not just for
safety with its self-spotting capabilities, it's also an excellent tool for totally fatiguing muscles from only
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. 2 front posts with j-cups included allows you to utilize this as
a squat rack for benching and squatting if you do want to train those stabilizer muscles with more freedom of
movement.
What is the benefit of Tornado Pivot Arms over other cable machines?
You can position our cables anywhere. Directly above you for lat pulls, directly below you for deadlift,
outwards for greater stretch during chest flys (cable crossover), or close together to join them in order to
utilize 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 like on traditional cable systems.
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 from both
sides.
What other attachments are available?
This unit is 3"x3" 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 storage options built into the rack, we recommend:
- Up to 8x plate sleeves
- Up to 4 total shelves consisting of either 42" ball and plate
shelf or 42" kettlebell and
dumbbell shelf.
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?
The RX3 Tornado Smith Machine Rack does not need to be bolted into the ground, but we always recommend doing so
for additional safety and liability
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.
| 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 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
|
| 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 inches |
| TOTAL TORNADO PIVOT ARM TROLLEY POSITIONS |
33 positions spaced 2" apart along upright |
| 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 |
90" 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 |
|
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
Raised storage position – Smith bar now stores at 6'6", providing more overhead space and a cleaner training setup
48LB 28mm chrome barbell with 13 inches of loadable plate sleeve
Chrome safety
hooks with chrome pins avoids any powder coat damage |
|
WEIGHT |
48 LBS |
|
DIAMETER |
28mm |
|
LOADABLE PLATE SLEEVE |
13 inches |
|
BEARINGS |
Needle Bearings |
What's Included
