MAXPRO Fitness: Cable Home Gym | As Seen on Shark Tank | Versatile, Portable, Bluetooth Connected | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Plyometric, Powerful 5-300lbs Resistance

I ended up getting the MaxPro, the Wall Track, and the Bench. I'm happy with each, but here's how I'd rate each. MaxPro Device: It is great. I am still in the breaking-in phase of the cables. The lighter weights have smoothed, the heavier ones still have a little settling, but are pretty good already (only few weeks in). If they didn't improve, I'd be fine with it. I'm a neat freak and hate clutter so I really love that this device takes up no space to use or store. I have bowflex selectteck dumbells which don't take up too much space. But this is even easier to change weights and isn't 100 lbs making it hard for me or others to move out of the way. You can really workout anywhere. Regarding no eccentric force: there is just enough for the light weight resistance. And for the heavy weights, to be honest, I think I prefer the no eccentric. For instance, yanking a heavy dumbbell to my lap to do a bench press is just not appealing anymore like when I was in my 20's, I'd rather not risk pulling an odd muscle because I want to get a heavy bench press in. I'm not ruling out dumbbells forever, I'll likely switch things up, but I’m glad I gave this a shot. What is important is doing the work and whatever motivates you is the right program or equipment. Sometimes a new device can make it fun and gets you invested again. This will likely stay my primary device given it's flexibility and low footprint. And it is just so easy to get some sort of work out in (which is always better than nothing); it weakens the excuse factors. Give it a try. Wall Track: You can get by without it, but I highly recommend you get it. It just opens up the list/types of workouts you can do immensely. Sure there is the door mounts, but I think they should be considered for traveling. You could live with the door mounts if you didn't have to regularly remove them. My box came with two so you could keep one at low and high position and be okay. But if you are considering the wall mount at all, just do it. It's better looking than the door mount for one, and it will add any angle to your workout, switching position in seconds. In my opinion, you do want the two door mounts up at all time or the wall track. You can do plenty of workouts with the device alone, don’t be deterred, but including the mounts will replace a gym membership. Bench: The product itself is really nice. I got a black Friday sale so I am going to keep it. I've only just started using the MaxPro system so take this for what it's worth. I think the Wall Track is a must and the Bench is a nice to have. I feel like I can do pretty much everything I want to do with the Wall Track. The bench is there if I want to do more of a traditional-style Bench Press. I see the benefit for that. Don't get me wrong, the app has a ton of exercises to do with the Bench. This is just how I see the value for my workouts. It can easily be the opposite for you. In closing: I know this is expensive, but cancelling a membership for a year at most gyms already covers the cost of this equipment. It's worth that investment to have the options at home. I permanently cancelled my gym membership 5-6 years before covid, doing P90X / Beachbody stuff (which has a great streaming library – check it out too). I haven't missed the gym at all, in fact have been better off physically and financially. And now I'm adding this. I'm way ahead in the cost factor and can add thoughtful things in the future to my home if I wish. Think about the time you spend traveling to/from the gym, time spent in the building and locker room, or waiting for equipment. I'm a working parent and all those time factors became the bigger investment than the money. Cancel your gym. Look for a sale. I'm not saying to buy this, that this is the only option, I'm saying you will be happy with it. And given my suspicion of what the average person does at a gym, this will be just fine for better than 9 of 10 people. Also, if you’re unfamiliar with cable equipment at the gym, download the MAXPro app and look at the exercise library.

In short: Space Saver- you could get a weight machine, and you can probably do all the things Maxpro can do, but you dedicated the room to the machine. You have a home gym, but that's it. With Maxpro, I have a room I can use for weight training, yoga, sewing, Guitar Hero... Versatility- it can do everything a weight machine or a Bowflex type machine would do (but taking up a fraction of space). Dumbells- sure, I thought about getting hundreds of pounds of metal, but then, doing a lateral pull would be an issue. Maxpro provides training in any direction! I love doing those punching exercises, as well as squats, and lateral pulldowns. All in one small package. Amazing. Safety- I'm not worried about any weights dropping, or something snapping (whether it be a cable or my neck :O) Maxpro feels so safe. I'm a mechanical engineer, and I research stuff to death before I make a decision. Yes, one of those people. When I was searching for a home gym, since I got rid of my gym membership... I wanted something versatile. I'm also kind of person who want options, but I'm not a buff guy. I looked at big names like Bowflex and Nordictrack. I looked at their home gym setup, and also their nifty dumbell sets. They all had major issues. If you see the photo of my Maxpro setup, it doesn't really get in anything's way (other than the mat, which is 4'x8' for your reference). If I had spent the same money getting one of those conventional home gym setup, my tiny room would be full with the setup! I didn't want this gym towering over me in this multi-purpose room I use for hobbies, and many other things. Even the smallest setup would have taken something like 6'x4' PERMANENTLY. Maxpro does wonders in that area. It takes next to no space. You need space to workout, but except for that 10 minutes a week (:O), the space is yours! Build is great. It's substantial. It reminded me of Iron Man... It's all aluminum... not that Iron Man would have been built with Aluminum, but Maxpro feels great. It feels solid, quality made. You get what you pay for (in a good way!). I notice that some people think this is expensive. I mean, for the same price, you could get a towering hunks of metal that will sit in your room, taking up maybe 6'x6' or more permanently. Maxpro did everything home gym did in a small packaging. If you want more hunk of metal, why would one buy Mercedes when you can get a semi-truck for the same price? I also find some people don't like the whole concentric exercise, etc. There's very informational video on the Maxpro Facebook site, and it's not a sales pitch- they're just saying that different exercises serve different goals. I'm not a big guy, and I work out to stay healthy. I didn't notice anything less because of concentric exercise part. In fact, I'm much big of a fan of it now. One big reason is, it doesn't feel like the machine's going to explode. What I mean is, when you use a weight machine or Bowflex, there's this huge energy build-up. Even the cheap elastic bands are going to store energy when you're extending them twice the original length. Imagine bench pressing 200 lbs with a dumbell or a weight machine, and you can't drop it safely, or something snapping, and there's no one spotting you. That's going to come crashing down and do something- at the least make horrendous noise, or at the worst injure someone or your dog. With Maxpro, you put in the effort, but without feeling like something is going to break or explode. I love that. And there's this cool App. There are many exercises you can search (almost too many) for. It also has these "coached exercises." It feels just like a personal trainer, and the video eases you into using Maxpro seamlessly. I'm in the process of trying all of it to see which I like the best, and just to get used to using Maxpro. I say those coached exercieses should be the first thing you try if you get Maxpro. Maxpro connects to your phone's bluetooth, and it counts the reps for you, etc- pretty nifty. Overall, I'm a big fan. It's compact, versatile, easy to use. It feels solid built, unlike some questionable products. I wrote this lengthy review because I'm convinced that Maxpro made a great product, and they definitely deserve the attention!

Probably the worst investment I have made in my home gym / excersize equipment purchases. First to note here is that this is the second machine. The first was returned and replaced within 30 days of purchase due to mechanical issues. I've had the 2nd machine for almost a year now and have used it roughly a couple days a week since. This one too, has not held up well and is in obvious need of repairs and/or adjustments. Of course, any interest in making these repairs or adjustments will come at more cost to me, the buyer. After the initial "got to break it in" phase, it still is not smooth and steady as MaxPro claims. It still pulls a bit jerky, clunky, snappy and inconsistant. On top of those issues are numerous other issues. The slip rings, or such located in the ends of the machine used for tension, adjustment are off. For example, the machine will be set to 10 on left and 10 on right, but the app (if working at all) will show 10 on left and 9 on right. May not sound like much, but it is a difference of several pounds. Several pounds make a huge difference in a sets/reps workout and the ability to track any progress. I have attempted to "calibrate" such differences, but due to the nature of the issue, "it of course, needs to be returned for repair" at, yep, you guessed it... my expence. The machine itself is inconsistant. Using a pull scale which holds peak weight and without changing tension settings on the machine, several pulls, yield varying weight results. One pull may show 10lbs, while the next pull at the same setting my show 12lbs. Again, doesn't sound like much, but after 50 pulls or so, you're now off by 100 pounds! 100 pounds heavier on one side vs. the other does not typically make for good workouts. Using the MaxPro technique of "calibrating" that adjustment doesn't work. It doesn't work because the steps (or notches) used in the end caps are not fine enough to match side to side. One step of the wheel, may be a difference of three or four pounds, so the ability to make any finer adjustments than that, is impossible. The app for the machine is absolutely garbage rendering most of the "Bells and Whistles" advertised for the machine, 100% useless. No dependable way to count reps. Weights, as mentioned, are inaccurate and inconsistant. Calorie counter rarely functions and the MXP (essentially MaxPros effort indicator) is turned to trivial numbers after every update. For example a 60 minute workout at a setting of 12, with 500 reps and roughly12,000 pounds lifted shows a MXP value of 150. Today, same workout, same parameters and time shows a MXP value of 3! Absolutely useless numbers! App has no support, rarely functions as promised and is consistently changed making any progress tracking or compiling of relevant data impossible. This app was paid for at $120 a year, most times not working. Even the contact email supplied by MaxPro for the app - doesn't work. Sad. Yes there are good reviews for this unit and app, but how many of those reviews are based on first time use? Probably most. The app rating in itself is a good indicator of the MaxPro system. One of the lowest rated apps in the play store. Keep in mind, without the app, this machine is equal to, and functuons just like, a rope and an iron disk. The only real positive I have for this machine is the connectivity to BT, seems to work OK. The battery life of the machine seems good to with charging rately required. Looks and feels like a solidly built machine with nice esthetics, but sad it's overall operation isn't as pleasing. We've all heard the "ya get what ya pay for"? Well in this case, customers are certainly not getting what they pay for. This machine comes with a premium price tag which should be reflected in the machine and it's supporting app - it simply doesn't. Way more options out there at significantly less cost. In spending this much money for a relatively simple machine, one should expect flawless operations and dependability. None of which is demonstrated through it's use. Do yourself a favor, research alternative devices, save your money and invest it wisely. Seems MaxPro loves to advertise their Shark Tank appearance (Who cares) show or not, MaxPro is not a good investment and doesn't seem like they are much into improving their product. Same issues persist from thier first unit, to the last. Keep in mind, for this machine to be useful, you need the app. $120 a year and NOT included with the machine!

Overall I'm very impressed with the Max Pro. It is an engineering marvel that provides portable resistance unlike anything I've ever seen. The main reason I bought the Max Pro is because I've found that one of my biggest weaknesses is that I'll get into a habit of working out and then I'll go on vacation or a business trip and get thrown off completely. I have no such excuse with the Max Pro. I'm writing this review now having worked out with the maxpro 5-6 times per week for about 9 weeks now. (Almost exclusively on the Max Pro) I would put myself in the intermediate lifting experience category. I lifted for 5 years in high school 3-4 times per week very consistently. As a dad and husband, my time for the gym has waned and I've been out of the habit for almost 10 years now. One of my biggest concerns with the Max Pro was that the science on concentric resistance seemed to be a little bit conflicting. Some studies showed similar muscle growth (slightly less with concentric). Others showed less cross fibers with concentric. I'm happy to report that I can see substantial muscle growth after just two months. My strength gains are definitely more on the concentric side. When I go back to the gym with weights, I can tell I have more strength while pushing the weight up versus trying to do a slow eccentric movement. It's kind of interesting. I use mine primarily with the Wall Track which allows me to do almost everything I would do in the gym. I lift somewhat heavy, so it makes me a little nervous when I'm doing a 200 pound chest press and I'm relying on the strength of the studs in my walls. With heavy weights, I'm nervous to do anything on a single side (such as a tricep pushdown with a rope attachment) because I don't feel the walltrack is sturdy enough. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because it has some quality issues that at this price point really shouldn't be there. I swapped one out under warranty for a few issues and all of the issues were there on the second one. The clips that hold out the cable are not tight enough. As such, the cable slides back in slowly. This is especially problematic with suspension training. This seems like something that could be solved easily with a stronger spring. The thing also seems to have some funny issues with turning off after use. It would be really easy to have it automatically turn off after non-use for 20 minutes. Yet sometimes it will just die overnight because it doesn't turn off and is connected to bluetooth for an extended period of time. I don't love that you have to recalibrate it. I understand for the technology it's a must, but seems like there should be a way around it. Lastly, I do like the app a lot and have used it almost every time. It has some unique querks and idiosyncrasies that make it less than ideal. I would say overall, I'm pretty pleased but the next generation will likely hit that sweet spot.

Just got another MAXPRO because my wife and I both love the convenience of using it. During the 2020 lockdown, I bought the MAXPRO base model when MAXPRO first launched but after buying the MAXPRO Smart Connect I now see why MAXPRO decided to transition to only selling the smart connect version. This version allows you to still use the device without being connected to the app to follow workouts, so I like how you have the option to choose both. I still have a Rogue squat rack for traditional conventional lifts in my small home gym but having a cable machine like the MAXPRO totally complements it. True I can max out the 300lbs for an exercise like the deadlift but I just do more reps to compensate. It's also nice to deadlift with the MAXPRO when I'm in a hurry and don't feel like setting up for a traditional deadlift with free weights. I have also used my Rogue monster shorty bands to increase the resistance when deadlifting. This also adds some eccentric resistance. When working out alone and out of an abundance of caution and safety, I prefer bench pressing on the MAXPRO rather than bench pressing with spotters on my Rogue rack. It gives me a piece of mind in case something unexpected happens while traditionally bench pressing like my bench malfunctioning even though it's rated at 1,000lbs. Another huge thing that has been beneficial to me is that when squatting on the MAXPRO I don't have any hip pain which has prevented me from enjoying a traditional back barbell squat. I'm guessing this might be that the MAXPRO is only concentric training because on a traditional back barbell squat I would feel pain in my hip on the way down on the eccentric part of the lift when trying to reach depth. This issue caused me to hate squatting! The MAXPRO allows me to squat at a deeper depth which I prefer but without any pain at all!!! You do have to start at the bottom of your lift with the MAXPRO if training alone. As a workaround and since I have a squat rack I utilize my j-cups to hold the bar, while I set the resistance on the MAXPRO so that I can start at the top for my squat. Regarding the MAXPRO app, upon writing I'm more old school and not inclined to use the app all the time, but it still was really cool to utilize the features and to see how this would be really useful across all fitness levels. Lastly, when I consider other "smart gym" options like a Tonal or Vitruvian, I personally like that the MAXPRO can be used without being connected to a power outlet, the lower price point for sure and that it's just so portable with such an overall lightweight for the MAXPRO. For me, the MAXPRO is a winner!

I've had my Max Pro since Feb. 2021. I left a detailed review in the past but it disappeared after posting hundreds of helpful votes...what's up with that? Summary: I'd buy a Total Gym before owning this. Total Gym provides all three muscle movements...eccentric, concentric and isometric whereas the Max Pro provides only concentric. Max Pro comes up short compared to Total Gym at its price point especially. Max Pro gains points for portability and a small footprint. I use it at my office on the wall mounted track. You will need the wall track to make using the Max Pro a much more useful and pleasant experience. So, its highest and best use is as a supporting exercise tool, secondary to primary tools like kettlebells, weights, Total Gym and others. As office exercise equipment its probably the best use. Its out of the way, doesn't intrude on my floor space and looks pretty good as a bonus. The pull through the cables was uneven and choppy in the early days. It took quite a while to wear in but eventually the action is better. I wouldn't call it smooth, but its acceptable. Its not for everybody and I think it is priced too high for what its capable of. But, the convenience it provides counts for something....three stars is a fair rating.

Resistance feels like actual weight not like what you feel from a loop strength band. Which is a stretchy feel. Quick to adjust weights and comes with bars/ankle straps/handle straps. The maxpro definitely feels complete when coupled with the bench and the wall rack. Rack is well built and provide different angles. Bench is very solid and provides even more variety. Using the maxpro on it provides so much versatility as doing incline movements on it is based on the angle of the cable so no real need to have an incline bench. This is a great piece of equipment that filled in the gap in my home gym. Already have 90lb powerblock dumbbells with an adjustable bench. I was using strength bands with wall hooks top/bottom to get different angles definitely not good enough for muscle building. After a week of maxpro doing back movements I see more development in my upper back. It can do all of the cable exercises you would do at the gym at home now. Even can do leg extensions and leg curls with the bench with ease. It was weird not having eccentric resistance. I made the adjustment and squeezed and held it for 2 seconds at the top of the movement. Doing lat pulldowns and other rowing motions on this had my back sore in areas i have not felt sore in the past. I can't compare it to Tonal or Mirror as those take up a large footprint and the maxpro is really tiny so I can't expect the world out of it but it is definitely good enough. The Tonal has eccentric resistance but requires a $50 membership and thats an expensive retention price just for that. If they come out with a new version that provides eccentric resistance I do not think I would upgrade as I feel holding it for that extra squeeze is all I need. In summary I like it and haven't felt this excited to work out in a long time. The wife and I enjoy using it and we fight over using it sometimes :)

There is zero setup required to use the MaxPro. The dimensions are ideal for whatever movement you want to do, as heavy or light as you want to go. One of the main complaints I've seen is the concentric-only movement. For me as a 54 year-old who's athletic but has bad joints, it works very well. I bought this mainly for strength and power movements and it does what I need. I can control how far down I go and it allows me to adapt the angle to what is most comfortable for me. It's so small when folded that there is no storage required. The other complaint I've seen is jerky, sticky cables. Yes, they are a bit jerky on higher settings (10+ or about 120 lbs) but it's not really a big deal, for me a minor inconvenience, and I'm confident per the unboxing video that they'll smooth out with usage. The app connects seamlessly and tracks my movements, reps and the weight settings perfectly. It's fun to use and I look forward to digging deeper into its many features. I highly recommend getting the connected version. The service has been excellent. My unit shipped without the pads on the bottom. They were very apologetic and shipped the pads to me same-day (thanks Patricia and Nicole!). Someone else from MaxPro has texted me to establish himself as my point of contact and to see if I had any further questions. They will clearly do what it takes to make sure I'm happy with the MaxPro :) I've seen complaints that this is too expensive and to buy a cheap rubber band system instead. Sorry but you get what you pay for. It is the only thing on the market that does what it does for anywhere near this price. Bands are awkward and don't feel realistic to me. If you have time to spend 1 to 2 hours in the gym 4 or 5 days a week, and the money to pay the monthly dues AND the gas for your car, then that may be for you. That was me 20 years ago but today I need a machine I can use almost immediately and takes up no space in our small townhouse.