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Articulating Arms (Pivot Arms)
The articulating/pivot arms are a legit versatility upgrade—vertical and horizontal adjustments let me set up flys, presses, pulldowns, and rows with better angles than fixed cable points. The biggest win is connecting both sides to get a true 1:1 feel for heavy pulls, while still keeping 2:1 for lighter cable work. They were smooth, quiet, and easy enough to move up and down the rack.
Pros
- +Vertical + horizontal adjustments unlock tons of exercise variety
- +Can connect both sides for a true 1:1 feel on heavy pulls
- +Gets very wide (around 90 inches end-to-end on my setup) for deep fly stretches
- +Smooth operation with aluminum pulleys when assembled correctly
Cons
- -You must order the correct cable version (Smith vs non-Smith) or it won’t fit
- -If bolts aren’t tightened correctly, you can get cable rubbing/grinding
- -Cost may be too high for some budgets
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Articulating Arms (Pivot Arms)
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External purchase
Highlights
- +Vertical + horizontal adjustments unlock tons of exercise variety
- +Can connect both sides for a true 1:1 feel on heavy pulls
- +Gets very wide (around 90 inches end-to-end on my setup) for deep fly stretches
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Luke’s Garage Gym