Home Gyms

Functional trainers and Smith machine combos for building a full home gym around one piece of equipment.

Twenty machines live in this collection. The main things that separate them are whether they include a Smith bar, whether a bench comes bundled in, and price. Worth reading the specs on the specific model rather than going by name alone, since a few of these are closely specced to each other under different branding.

Plain functional trainers, no Smith bar

If you just want cable resistance without a barbell station attached, this is the simpler end of the range. The Inspire FTX and Centr 1 are the more compact, lower priced options. The Centr 2 steps up with two 75 kg weight stacks (150 kg total) and a built in pull up bar. The Inspire FT2 is the studio grade version with six cable pulls. The Centr Body Weight Home Gym works differently to the others here, it uses your own bodyweight instead of a weight stack, so it's quieter and has fewer moving parts to maintain.

Smith machine and functional trainer combos

These add a Smith bar to the cable system, useful if you also want to squat, bench or overhead press with guided bar movement rather than free weight. The Inspire SF3 and Centr 3 sit in the same tier and are worth comparing side by side rather than assuming one is simply the better option. Moving up, the Inspire SF5 adds a storage rack, and the Inspire SF6 is the larger footprint version above that. The FT1 Pro and FT2 Pro are Centr's higher end line, and the Smith Quickselect is built for heavier, more frequent use, closer to commercial spec. The SCS Smith Cage System is a different shape entirely, it's a power rack with a Smith machine and multiple stations built in rather than a compact cable trainer.

Bundles with a bench included

Several of the machines above are also sold as a package with a bench, usually for less than buying both separately. The FT1 Pro Package, SF6 Package, Centr 3 with FLB2B Bench, FT1 with Adjustable Bench, FT2 Pro with FID7 Bench, and FT2 Pro Package all fall into this category. If you don't already own a bench, check whether your machine of choice has a bundle before buying one separately.

Need a rack, bench or free weights to go with one of these? See Benches & Racks and Weights & Bars. Attachments and accessory kits that fit most of these machines are in Accessories.

Questions people usually ask

Do I actually need the Smith bar version?

Only if you want guided barbell movements like squats or bench press as part of the same station. If you're mainly doing cable work, a plain functional trainer covers that without the extra size and cost.

What's the difference between the Centr and Inspire branded machines?

They're related brands and a few models are closely specced against each other at similar price points. Rather than assuming one is better, compare the actual specs in kg and cm on the product pages if you're deciding between two similar options.

Is the bundle cheaper than buying the machine and bench separately?

Usually, yes, that's the point of the bundle. Check the individual product page for the machine on its own if you want to confirm the difference for a specific model.

How much space do I need for one of these?

It varies a lot by model, from compact single stack trainers to the larger SF6 and cage systems. Check the dimensions in cm on the specific product page before you buy, especially if you're working with a smaller room.

Do the same attachments fit all of these?

Most cable attachments in the Accessories collection fit standard functional trainer connection points, but always check compatibility against your specific model before ordering.