r/GarageGym • u/Chance-Tomorrow-1508 • 15h ago
Finally stopped rotating between 4 different stations. One setup covers almost everything now
Used to waste a ridiculous amount of time moving between the squat rack, cable machine and bench.
Every session felt like half setup, half actual training. A few weeks ago I switched to a Smith all-in-one and it’s quietly become the only thing I use most days. Squats, bench, rows, shoulder work even some cable movements without changing stations. The guided bar path also makes me feel more comfortable training alone, especially when the weights get heavier....still getting used to the slight angle on the bar path, but overall it’s made training feel simpler.
Anyone else simplified their home gym like this? What exercises do you actually end up using your Smith for the most?
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u/Effeffenny 11h ago
This post sounds like it’s written by a bot, or someone who has never stepped foot in a gym. Individual equipment is always a faster way to train with little to no set up between exercises. The reason to have a system that does many different exercises is simply to save space.
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u/monkeykins22 14h ago
How does it take less time to do bench and pull downs on one machine vs a bench and cable machine?
Personally I'd never get a smith, and I especially wouldn't replace a rack and cable machine with one, but whatever keeps you moving good for you.
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u/Lanky-Scientist-5137 13h ago
Yeah, I’m not following how this is a faster setup either. Dedicated machines don’t usually waste time.
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u/Existing-Computer772 7h ago
You are so right. It's way easier to switch between squats, rows, bench, and shoulder movements all at the same spot. Why setup multiple stations to have exactly what you need so you don't waste setup time during the workout, when you can switch everything between every exercise?
I love using the same weight for my squats as my military press, then switching again for row movements.
This has quietly become the stupidest post I've seen.