Awesome to hear! This piece is so well liked!

Thank you, Reynaldo! You are one of the OG Ironmaster Guys and I watched all of your videos multiple times before making my purchase. Thanks for putting out so much good information to help me make a more informed purchase.

I’m really glad to hear you are happy with them. I really like them both and I agree with you…I’d be fine never going to another commercial gym again.

Thank you! I genuinely appreciate you watching and I am glad to hear they are helpful.

While I don’t think I come close to that accolade, you have no idea how much I appreciate your comment.

God Bless 👏🏻🙏

Thank you!

Thanks so much! I am really glad to hear you like it too!

Thank you so much!

Thank you!

lol! it’s starting to move in that direction.

Thanks so much!

Thank you! Using the bar as a guide will definitely work. I am glad to hear you like your pieces from Ironmaster!

Thank you! I appreciate your support!

When I saw the IM 2000 in your home gym, it made me remember how much I had always wanted it.

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews and congratulations on your affiliation with Ironmaster. They seem to be a solid and reputable company. At the height of the pandemic last year, they were my go to gym equipment supplier for setting up my home gym.

Thanks so much! This is my first Ironmaster purchase, but it won’t be my last! I am really glad to hear you are happy with them too!

Thank you! At this rate, my living room will soon be a gym.

Thank you!

lol! I thought I saw a spoon collection in the background of your gym.

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews I do need to "Stir the pot" lmao

@@ShawntreezyBreezy lol! One of my favorite lines from your Belt Squat Hack video.

Thanks so much. It sounds like you have a great home gym with a lot of variety.

​@@HomeGymHacksandReviewsDo you have any way to evenly position these two sliding rails on which the bar is moving? I have a slight resistance and there are scratches on the paint on one sliding rail on the back. This means it's not even

@@rdzrepresent the only thing I can think is to loosen the bolts and try shifting a couple pieces then tighten back. It sounds like something wasn’t perfectly lined up when it got tightened down.

Thanks so much! Excellent assessment of everything! I was going up and up and up, then hit a wall hard due to a number of factors. I was doing a good job of documenting some PRs on IG. At this point, I would say I’ve started my, “cruise.”

I came from the im2000. I also now have the forceusa g6. I do miss the im2000. It was actually more heavy duty . Meaning they use thicker gauge steel. You notice how light and thin the uprights are on the g6 when compared to the im2000 uprights? Both do have thier strengths.

@@DoritosResidue Yes the front uprights are made of thinner metal than you would expect, and that did give me cause for concern, however, I've had mine now for 14 months, I've done cable mid row with the pulley set to around the middle of the front upright, added a lot of extra weight via a GymPin, used the safeties and used the dip bars, week in and week out for over a year, those front uprights have not bent or moved, I also had a set of the Force USA Jammer arms which fit this for a few months before getting a PT Multipress. I do think that the G6 is well built and very robust, I prefer the smith bar on the G6 over the IM2000, because on the G6 you can see the lockout hook when you've completed your set, whereas with the IM2000 you can't, also locking out on the IM2000 bar requires you to rotate the bar forwards rather than back as with the G6, IMO this puts your wrists in a weaker position when locking the bar. Also the front uprights on the IM2000 are only held in place by a single bolt in the end of each upright with no compressive force holding them in place, the uprights hold both the smith bar and the lockout points, there is no backup in the event of a bolt breaking, whereas with the G6 the smith bar is on a separate upright to the lockout points, so there is no single point of failure.

@@williamaustin6132 ah I have the bare steel version of the gym pin which has magnets. It works great! I do have the gym pin d bar handle and love that thing. I never had a problem with the im2000 locking points. No matter what I was able to land in a locking hole because there are so many of them. But because the g6 smith bar is fixed with no play and linear ball bearing it feels smoother than the im2000. I do feel there not enough locking points on the g6 uprights because I mostly do freeweight barbell work. Its either a tad too high or too short. I did hate there no numbers on the im 2000 but I did mark it with a black sharpie . I had the older version with the chrome finished uprights instead of the black ones they use now. I could see why the single bolt on the im2000 could be a concern especially because it goes straight up from the bottom. There is no spot for the uprights to actually rest on and just held by a single bolt and tension. I had that bolt get loose which caused the uprights to slide around. So I had to kinda take it apart just to tighten that bolt. Which was a hassle. For the g6 I had to buy titan fitness j hooks and spotter arms. The ones that they came with are absolute trash. The g6 stock j hooks are too square and easily hit my bar on the way up. And that damn bolt messes up my bar when re racking the bar. Spotter arms are too short. I actually dropped weight on me (ouch) when benching because my wrists rolled foward. I was using fatgripz so the bar spun within them.The spotter arms weren't long enough to catch. If it fell straight down they would have saved me. I did have to tweak the titan fitness jcups and spotter arms with some uhmw tape to make it fit flush on the g6 uprights. Also the guide rails for the weight stacks on the g6 travel up along with the weight stack and hit the top. They just kinda sit in between the top and bottom holes with no way to secure them.That got really annoying so I wrapped the top of the guide rails with uhmw tape and totally mitigated the issue. I also had the hoist v6 functional trainer and the guide rails actually had threads on the the bottom of each one so you had to screw them in. They were solid steel and not hollow like the g6 uprights.

@@DoritosResidue The weight stack guide rods don't move on mine, it did however take some tinkering with the pulleys to get them to run smooth and free, I clean down the cables, rods and the smith guide posts every 2 month and apply silicone to keep everything clean and running smooth. I also put duck tape on the inside of all the post attachments to protected them, don't like metal on metal, plus they fit more snug. I don't think that the G6 or the IM2000 are aimed at hardcore lifters who throws weight around, they provide a solution for someone with limited space, the G6 is almost twice the price of the IM2000 (in the UK), if you factor in the IM attachments to level things up, but the G6 does give you more functionality, just not twice as much.

Thanks so much!

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews I see a box for leg attachment 😉 did you get the bench too? How you finding the machine? Are you going to get the leg press plate for it?

@@powerplanthomegym I did. I haven’t had a chance to use anything but the IM 2000, which I love. As for the LP, that piece isn’t available / sold out for now.

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews look forward to your review 😎

I agree. This is video is a few months old, but I continue to be impressed by how great of a machine this is.

The directions were so easy to follow, I could’ve put this thing together when I was 10 years old.

Thanks so much! No…the loading pin and plyo boxes are a better set up.

It’s a tough call. I have a video comparing the two. If someone said I can only have one, I’m taking the Levergym (I sold the IM 2000, but still have the Levergym). However, with all the add-ons, the IM 2000 is more versatile.

It really is. I can’t think of anything like it.

I really appreciate it. Thank you. Unfortunately, I no longer have this machine so I can’t double check the specs for you.

Thanks so much. No. It’s very stable. Especially when you load the plate posts.

I am glad to hear you like them and they’re still going strong.

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews love them..feel gym quality..expensive but last a lifetime

@@wikked1936 not to mention they are extremely hard to get nowadays!

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews yes its like a lottery system now..crazy

I have never used a Force USA product so I can’t compare the two. I do believe you are right about the Smith machine being nicer on the Ironmaster, but the functional trainer is a nice feature on the G3. It’s a tough call.

Thanks for the tip. Just compared IM2K to the FSUAG3. Close call. Decided on IM2K for two reasons: (1) size; and (2) the FUsAG3, IMO, has too many cables to monkey with; that may stretch; and pulleys that can themselves have an assortment of malfunctions. I like that I can do "most" of those same exercises with just the two pulleys. For the others, I'm sure I can come up with an improvised solution.

It is extremely smooth. I’ve had 3 Powertec Smith Machines, I’ve used a few Cybex and Life Fitness models (and a few other brands), and while the IM 2000 is not commercial rated, I like it better than any commercial Smith I’ve used because it is smoother, quieter, and has more lock out points. With all of the attachments it can accept it probably is the best value unless you can find a used commercial model for a good price.

I would also love to see some 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation products from their line. I would venture to guess there are some things in the works.

IM 3000 anytime soon ?@@HomeGymHacksandReviews

A compact 3x3 smith machine would be amazing. Not everyone wants a barbell on their back, but they are interested in rack attachments.

Definitely more reviews coming for everything. Unfortunately, there are quite a few pieces out of stock. The manual recommends to spray it about every month…so you’ve had a good run 😃 I’ve tried ever stance imaginable, and I can’t load my back with a straight bar anymore. Thanks so much!!

Thank you! The machine is very stable. Especially when the spine is loaded with plates. For me, at 5’9”, the bar is just below my knee caps. I don’t do straight bar deadlifts of any kind, but if I was to use this machine to do so, I would stack a couple pre-cut stall mats to stand on for a greater range of motion.

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Thanks. I know what the dimensions are of the machine from the web site but can you since you have the unit tell me exactly or long the the smith bar is end to end when you show the unit up against the wall in your video is that where you get the 4 feet from back to front of the machine?

The bar is 74” The frame / base is 4’ x 4’

Thanks so much and “yes.”

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Great. I don't actually have the IM2000 BUT I think I could rig that up as an attachment for my space if it gets a solid review from you.. $300 for a solid Pec Dec isn't bad.

@@airgordo4 I agree! It is a really good price. Rigging it up without the IM 2000 would certainly be interesting.

I saw that and I agree with your assessment. It is pretty cool how they incorporated the smith bar.

Thanks so much! I’ve had this for almost 2 years. It is the smoothest and quietest Smith Machine I’ve ever used.

The springs compress ever so slightly. They are very heavy duty. I don’t have any safety concerns when using the machine. The lockout points are so close together that, if for whatever reason, the safety setting wasn’t adjusted correctly, I can quickly turn the bar to lock it in place. There is always the option to leave the springs off the slide rails when putting it together.

If I did more barbell exercises, I would definitely get the hooks and spotter arms to take it for a test drive, but my days of barbell work are mostly behind me.

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews they definitely can work on it just fine, seen some guy benching like 405 on it in some clip on here, I think my main gripes as a big guy would be based around the squat (probably would hit my head on the smith bar unracking the bar and the safety spotter arms are fairly short, like the Powertec safety spotter arms) But as a machine to train everything in some capacity, it's so versatile, nice to see the belt squat demo too, that would be one of the reasons I'd buy it if I had the room (incline smith presses are one of my favourite exercises too)

I hope Powertec and others increase the length of the safety spotter arms; however, I guess their thought is: the longer the spotter arms, the greater the chance of flipping the rack if the bar is at the end of the arm and if the rack is not bolted / weighed down.

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews pretty sure it's a leverage thing. If the spotter arms protrude further than the base feet with a heavy load on the arms then it could flip over (a big problem with using face savers on combo racks) But if the base feet are longer then it wouldn't be an issue

Agreed.

Thank you! It’s 84”

The machine is about 300 pounds, so it’s pretty stable without plates on the posts. However, I have been storing the plates on the posts, getting them on and off, and it’s all good.

For me, it was money well spent!

Thank you! Yes, I still do…it’s in the garage gym.

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews In the future we want a vedeo for the comparison 😁😜

Stay tuned…😉

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews as always! 👍👍💪

The base model is just shy of 300 pounds.

I have an IM 2000 Leg Day Training video on YT where I show how it is attached and show it for calf raises. It’s not meant for hack squats, but it’s basically a vertical leg press. In order to engage the weight, the safeties must be moved down to start the set and then returned at the end of the set. I really cant use it for leg presses because the IM 2000 slides on my hardwood floors during that exercise and I’ve never been a huge fan of a vertical leg press.

The Powertec has a 15 degree angle. I prefer the IM Smith. The IM Smith is the best Smith Machine I’ve ever used and that includes very expensive commercial smith machines.

lol! The ol’ glute kickback, the deciding exercise for a piece of equipment 😂 You are right, it could be a little tricky on the pulley bc the bar travels up and along the slide rails, so you can’t hold onto the IM 2000. However, there is always a way. Position the bench just right and hold on there. You could always perform the exercise from the ground kneeling and then like your performing a karate kick. Also, it may be difficult because the 1:1 pulley ratio and the weight of the bar. For example, I can’t do a 1 arm lateral raise with the weight of the bar. Instead I have to rig something up on the hook.

Thank you. I never had that issue and it’s tough to say what the issue is without seeing it. If your hands are evenly spaced, the weight is the same on each side, and both slide rails are on the correct end, I’m not sure what the issue could be.

Nothing. It was smooth from the beginning. I did spray the silicone spray that is included which made it even smoother.

I saw that. Unfortunately, it’s getting more costly for businesses to do business.

lol! Before it’s all said and done with, I’m going to have equipment on the roof.

The hooks and spotter arms have a thick amount of UHMW on the inside so the slide rails won’t get scuffed up. The Hooks have a 1,000 pound load rating and the spotter arms have a 500 pound load rating. I haven’t gone more than a couple hundred pounds on the hooks and spotter arms, but all is well. I would be glad to hear from others too.

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Thanks for the reply, that's good to know. The uprights don't look particularly strong, so my concern is dropping weight on the spotter arms (like rack pulls). The slightest bit of damage/kink could really affect the smith machine, but I'm probably overthinking it

The frame is 11 gauge steel so it’s durable. But like you, I don’t want anything to happen to the slide rails. I wouldn’t feel comfortable performing 500 pound rack deadlifts and dropping the bar from a standing position…that’s not to say it couldn’t handle it.

12”

I had it for a while. It’s one of my older videos, but I have a full review for it.

The posts are 2”x2” with holes that measure 1 1/8. The holes are only on the front. I would not plan on any attachment from any other brand fitting it.

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Thanks so much for the confirmation! I knew those posts were sketchy lol

@@hobbesab glad to help!

That’s a tough call. If you want a lot of add ons and extras, The IM 2000. If you want to save space and money, The Powertec. If you haven’t seen it, I have a new review for the Powertec Smith where I go into a little more detail.

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Did one of them feel more stable than the other?

@@RonMexico527 not really. Both can be weighed down with plates on the storage posts for additional stability. The IM2000 has a 1,000 pound max weight capacity and the Powertec has a 450 pound max weight capacity (some of this is related to the gauge of steel used).

I had the IM 2000 on my garage floor for a while, which is not perfectly level, but there were no issues.

No. The IM 2000 bar is only made for the smith machine. If you want a free weight barbell, then you would want to get the Olympic bar package.

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews thx wasnt sure, Great looking setup too!

@@DTreatz glad to help. Just let me know if you have any additional questions.

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Do you have reviews on the Dumbbells' and their 120/165 addons?

@@DTreatz the dumbbells, the Super Bench, and almost all the attachments for the Super Bench.

For a smith machine, yes, the IM 2000 is my smith of choice. I would like for the sleeves to be stainless steel and the bar to weigh 45 rather than 36, but aside from that, I couldn’t be happier.

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews have you thought about just leaving a 5 lb plate semi-permanently m on each sleeve so that it’s a lot closer to 45 lbs?

@@jamestonbellajo I have and that is fine solution to make the math a bit easier.

I have it but I don’t use it for leg presses. The vertical leg press has always bothered my lower back. I see other people using it without issue though. However, I use it for calf raises. I show it in my lower body training video for the the IM 2000.

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Ok thanks Hack Attack , I was considering buying another vertical leg press machine or saying F it lets be like Hacks and get more out of something that can mimic it 😉

@@ShawntreezyBreezy I remember you liking the Titan version and I remember the Titan Vertical Leg Press being able to withstand your roundhouse kick…the IM 2000 can withstand a jumping spinning sidekick no problem.

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews 🤣 yes I need more machines to abuse to be "Titan approved " with a foot stamp

I wish I knew, but there is no branding. It was handed down to me and it’s over 30 years old. I painted the frame black (it was grey), but the pad is original.

You’re right. It’s a spare bedroom. I have it in the corner of the house / corner of the room where the floor is structurally the strongest. I don’t really have any concerns, but at the same time, I don’t lift super heavy in this room…most of my heavy lifting is done in the garage. If you’re super strong and, for example, squatting 500 pounds, I may be concerned. I don’t want to tell you it’s 100% good in the event something goes wrong, but sometimes I think about it like this…if you have 6-8 people sitting around a dinner table, that would weigh more than this machine lightly loaded.

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Thanks for the reply, I'll set mine up in the corner as well. I think the overly cautious people at reddit home gym had me a little worried. I'm not really a heavy lifter and the machine will never have more than about 280 stored on it.

@@alexfish477 glad to help!

@@aunty-noble-natty it would certainly be good for a small space.

@@Karubus-dq8pr 1,000 pound weight capacity on smith. 350 capacity on cable system. Yes, there is the option to add bar hooks and safety spotter arms. I have a couple more Ironmaster videos showing the different attachments for the IM 2000.

I used it a lot for about a year. I would check it out in person. There are models before the one in this video that look a little different but it’s still basically the same machine.

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews These were made in the USA too right? Do you think this type of machine can last that long? Not sure if IM2000’s parts can be used on the IM1000.

@@RonMexico527 All of my Ironmaster equipment was made in Taiwan. I think the IM 2000 has a lifetime warranty. If it was kept indoors it should be fine. As for parts, that would be a question for Brian at Ironmaster. He and the company have excellent customer service and he will help anyway he can.

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Awesome thanks! But overall you liked the IM1000 just as much as the IM2000?

@@RonMexico527 I’m sorry. I never used the IM1000. I misread your initial question. As long as the bar has the polymer inserts that travel along the guide rails, it should be as smooth as the IM 2000. I wouldn’t pay over a couple hundred but if it’s around that price, it’s worth at least checking out in person.

This machine takes Olympic plates (50 mm) with the sleeve adapters and / or standard plates (25 mm) without the Olympic sleeve adapters.

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews thanks

@@petefredi8082 glad to help.

I am sorry to hear that. I had to replace one of my pulleys on my Powertec and I got the Treadlife Fitness Replacement pulley from Amazon. It was great quality. As long as it is the same size diameter, you should be good.

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Are you talking about the outer diameter and the inner diameter of the hole ?

@@rambojohn7118 compare both with the pulley I recommended and one of your pulleys that you can easily access or even the broken one.

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews The Ironmaster pulley is an Odd diameter of 4 1/4 inches. I can’t find one. This really peas me off that the part came broken.

@@rambojohn7118 shoot! Unfortunately, you might have to wait for Ironmaster to send you another one. Another option, just to get you buy, if for example one of the upper pulleys is broken, swap it out for the lower pulley. You won’t be able to use the lower pulley, but Pulldowns, triceps, etc will be good for now. Another option, depending on where you live, is to take one of the pulleys to Lowes, Home Depot, etc and try to match it. I know none of these are great options and when you pay a lot of money for something, you want it right.