- SKU:
- 5003
- MPN:
- 5003
- Condition:
- New
- Average Delivery:
- 5-9 Business Days
- Shipping:
- Free Shipping
- Current Stock:
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Description
Guided Barbell Training with Controlled Movement
The Inflight Fitness Smith Machine provides a stable platform for guided strength training, helping users maintain proper bar path alignment during squats and presses. Its fixed-track design allows the counterbalanced Olympic bar to glide smoothly along a controlled path, reducing balance demands while promoting consistent lifting mechanics. This premium Smith press features integrated safety stops that help lifters control depth and re-rack the bar confidently. Built on a heavy-duty steel foundation with six integrated Olympic plate storage horns, this light commercial-grade system maximizes floor space while delivering commercial-level performance for schools, studios, and hotel fitness rooms.
Purchasing & Configuration Options:
- Order Includes: One (1) Inflight Fitness Smith Machine.
- Assembly Notes: Assembly required on delivery.
Key Product Features
- Linear Bearing Drive: High-grade commercial linear bearings ensure frictionless, fluid bar travel under maximum load.
- 7° Angled Bar Path: Angled trajectory matches the natural skeletal path of human squatting and pressing patterns.
- Counterbalanced Olympic Bar: Internal counterweights reduce the bar's starting weight to 13 lbs for entry-level access.
- Integrated Safety Stops: Adjustable mechanical safety drop hooks allow secure lifting control during solo training blocks.
- 6-Horn Weight Storage: Frame-mounted Olympic storage pegs keep heavy weight configurations organized off the floor.
- Flat Oval Steel Matrix: Heavy-duty 2" x 4" flat oval steel tubing chassis delivers exceptional structural rigidity.
Product Specifications
| Product Type | Light Commercial Smith Press Rack |
|---|---|
| Bar Mechanism | Counterbalanced Olympic Bar (13 lbs Starting Weight) |
| Drive System | Linear Bearings on a 7-Degree Angled Path |
| Frame Material | 2" × 4" Flat Oval 11- & 12-Gauge Structural Steel |
| Weight Management | 6 Integrated Frame-Mounted Olympic Plate Storage Horns |
| Outer Dimensions | 50" W × 78.2" L × 84" H (Net Framework Mass: 499 lbs) |
| Grade Rating | Light Commercial Grade |
Ordering & Logistics Information
- Purchase Orders: We offer Net 30 payment terms only for schools, colleges, government groups, and military bases. Check out our gym equipment purchase order page to submit yours. To place an order using an official institutional PO, please contact us directly via email or phone to submit your forms for manual processing.
- Price Quotes: Click the "Add to Quote" button to quickly build an item list. For multiple combined products, our team will calculate custom bulk volume pricing and freight discount tiers, typically returning a finalized quote within one business day.
- Freight Carrier Shipping: Ships safely on wrapped pallets via large freight trucks. The delivery company will call you ahead of time to set up a delivery day and time window. Check out our full shipping policy details.
- Delivery Options: All freight shipments include standard curbside drop-off if your destination does not have a loading dock or a forklift. Liftgate service lowers heavy pallets safely to the ground at curbside and is recommended for residential addresses or locations without a dock.
- Handling & Tracking: Orders generally leave our warehouse within 3 to 5 business days. We will email tracking numbers directly to you as soon as your order ships.
- Transit Time: Allow up to 3-5 business days transit time depending on your location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What specific practical training advantage does a counterbalanced bar offer over regular Smith bars?
A: Standard Olympic barbells and un-counterbalanced Smith carriages start at a fixed 45 lbs, which can restrict recovery athletes, young students, or beginners from performing targeted movements safely. Inflight's integrated internal balancing weight structure reduces the initial starting path down to just 13 lbs, maximizing accessibility across all fitness levels.
Q: Why is a 7-degree angled track preferred over standard vertical linear tracking paths?
A: True vertical tracking channels force the human joints into linear angles that do not align with natural physics during squats or chest presses. The 7-degree slant follows the anatomical travel line of a traditional barbell trajectory, optimizing muscular recruitment while keeping unnecessary stress off the lower back and shoulders.
Q: Does this heavy-mass strength rack require floor anchoring inside an active training room layout?
A: Weighing 499 lbs out of the crate, this structural steel machine forms a rock-solid, grounded footprint that handles intense loading force without rocking. While floor bolt plates are built into the frame rail configuration for maximum institutional tracking security, anchoring is not strictly mandatory for standard light commercial operations.
Q: Will standard universal Olympic plates fit onto the frame's integrated storage pegs?
A: Yes. The six integrated storage horns and the sleeves on the counterbalanced guided bar are explicitly engineered to hold all industry-standard 2" diameter center hole Olympic plates, including solid cast iron discs, rubber-gripped plates, and high-density bumper plates.
Details
Grade: |
Light Commercial |
Warranty
Home & Light Commercial Use:
- Frame: Lifetime
- Parts & Hardware: 1 Year