** NOW $299.97** COSTCO - Gold's Gym Pro Series Smith Machine

[VenomGT]

Just picked up a Smith Machine with weights and Costco (Vaughan) for $299
Can't go wrong for this price.



Even the both cashiers were amazed at the drop they tell me it was around $799 on special.

BTW: 1 left in Vaughan (7 boxes so be ready). Hope this not a re-post.

Sure this is the same model:
http://www.sportsauthority.com/produ...entPage=family

[carlkent]

Comes with 165 Lbs of plates and 45 Lbs bar for total of 210Lbs weight. Used to be $999 then they slashed it down to $799 now its just silly for $499.

[Moocha]

If you want a proper workout get some free weights.

[cannon_fodder]

Just picked up a Smith Machine with weights and Costco (Vaughan) for $499
Can't go wrong for this price.


Even the both cashiers were amazed at the drop they tell me it was around $799 on special.

BTW: 1 left in Vaughan (7 boxes so be ready). Hope this not a re-post.

Sure this is the same model:
http://www.sportsauthority.com/produ...entPage=family

It seems to me that if you just picked up the machine and all of the weights at Costco, then maybe you are already too strong for this setup. It would take me at least another person and a pickup truck to move this...

[RFDcostly]

Man, I have to say this set up is pretty decent. I may have to pay them a visit. I was walking around that corner just a couple of days ago... they also have the bowflex -- that would be a good buy as well if there's a major discount.

Hmmm....can't seem to resist on this one

Cheers,
Lucas.

[VenomGT]

The Bowfles was $699 in Vaughan - still a good buy.

[neo1973]

The Bowfles was $699 in Vaughan - still a good buy.

Sears US is having a crazy deal. Bowflex Xtreme™ Home Gym for only $499.88 US.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...eyword=bowflex

[randomdef]

If you want a proper workout get some free weights.

yeah, you don't know what you are talking about.

[DarkReaper]

If you want a proper workout get some free weights.

Although free weights are better, machines are not crap. It's good for those that do not have much space in their house.

[The_Don]

If you want a proper workout get some free weights.

Yessir. Smith machines are a bust!

[kuqdew]

I completely agree. Smith machines suck for all lifts, especially, bench, deadlift and squat.

1) they do not work the stabilizers at all. this is is secret to getting huge.

2) they are TERRIBLE for the body. They only move up and down. It does not move naturally with the body and the risk of injury is very high!

3) smith machines do not let you do many exercises you can do with a barbell.

moral: smith machines are for pvssys and noobs

[sparrow_69]

I completely agree. Smith machines suck for all lifts, especially, bench, deadlift and squat.

1) they do not work the stabilizers at all. this is is secret to getting huge.

2) they are TERRIBLE for the body. They only move up and down. It does not move naturally with the body and the risk of injury is very high!

3) smith machines do not let you do many exercises you can do with a barbell.

moral: smith machines are for pvssys and noobs

This man speaks the truth. Machines need to be used in conjunction with free weights to properly work all the muscles. I'm personally not a huge fan of machines. I don't like the range of movement offered by these sorts of gyms.

I've seen this gym at costco. The quality of Gold's products are not that great. Those welds are very scary. Not worth the cost IMO. After reading all this, if anyone is still interested, there are 2 left at the pt-claire costco.

[jesterwilly2004]

Give the op a break. Just because you don't agree with machines there are people who use them. I would like to see you guys bench 300lbs or squat 600lbs without a spotter. Machines are good when you are by yourself. Yes they are limited for motion but they still give you exercise.

Why not comment on the quality of the product instead of battling opinions on how to workout.

[LexonC]

I actually saw this at costco and was thinking about purchasing it. I know that freeweights are better, but with this machine, it looks like there's a spot to put a bar so that you can do weighted squats and bench presses... and the bench can be slided out... it's not attached to the rest of the unit.

So with that said, is this purchase ne good?

and I'm still curious about the quality...

[malstew]

This machine is a great buy for $499.

If this machine turns out to be too puny for hugeness, you can always sell it for $500.