Gold's Gym XRS 50 Home Gym System

The product arrived on schedule as expected. My wife and I were excited to start putting it together but we know it was going to be a challenge as this was our first time assembling a home gym. In the beginning, the assembly went well until we got to installing the cables and pulleys. We noticed that the high cable was stripped. However, we continued with the assembly thinking it is still workable and that the home gym would still be functional. Post the assembly, we realized that the high cable was the main cable that pulls the weight and with a strip plastic cover, we were concerned that it can damage the pulleys overtime with the constant friction. We contacted the seller and discussed the matter. JJDStock at that moment helped and assisted us without fail. They took care of our issue from the start and came up with options to correct the problem. At the end, JJDStock went out of their way and coordinated with their team to provide us a spare cable even though they don’t carry any parts for this product. JJDStock made it happen and we were overly satisfied with their support and outstanding service to make sure we have a sound and safe product. I would most definitely recommend JJDStock and their products to anyone. Thanks JJDStock!!!

Surprisingly easy to put together. Helps to have a socket and wrench set. Uses a variety of different bolt sizes but mostly 13mm and 17mm. Directions are detailed and easy to follow but it will take some hours to work through it all, as there are many parts to assemble. It says two people are required for assembly but I didn't have much trouble setting it up myself. After everything is tightened and lubeicated properly its a really bice piece of equipment for the money. Slightly wobbly I suppose, but not so much that I see it causing any problems. Good bang for the buck. Just make sure the bolts are tight and the cables are taught before you use it, and you shouldnt have any issues with this set up.

Dislike: The movement of the lower cable assembly is not good. The weights will smack the top of the rack if you stand and perform half a biceps curl. The resistance from the pulleys for this line is also very tough. The other 2 (mid and upper assemblies) are very smooth. I assembled it yesterday and will post an update if I figure out a way to smooth out the resistance by loosening some tension. Note: buy grease before you start. Wal-mart sells a quick dry item called “white lightning” for bike chains and that stuff is perfect so far. Note 2: Step 2, the rectangle block is in a bag of misc hardware, not the #1 accessories page. Note 3: step 8, big holes face front. Note 4: step 12, vertical “pins” face forward. Note 5: step 13, put the pads on before attaching U-handles. I totally missed that. Note 6: step 25, don't over tighten nut. Note 7: step 28-30, yes, the wheels go side by side Note 8: “right” and “left” .... If you are facing the weight stack these labels will be opposite. So if its marked “left” that will go on your right. Note 9: there are 3 types of pulley wheel. The 2 skinny spoke-like wheels go on the top bar. The 2 wide ones are for the chest press bars and mount directly behind that. (Btw, each end of that short cable will attach the chest press with a pulley dangling at the bottom of the loop. That pulley attaches to a pulley from the lower cable and they are joined by a bracket resembling an “H”) knowing that in advance would’ve helped me with assembly All in all I’m pleased with this and also how little room it takes up. Again, if I figure out how to smooth out the resistance of the lower assembly I’ll post an update.

What I purchased vs what I received are two different things. What I purchased was the Gold's Gym XRS 50. What I received was a Weider XRS 50. Whether these two machines differ in exercise, range of motion, ease of weight/exercise switching, how smooth the pulleys/weights are and stability, I haven't the slightest idea. As I did not receive my expected purchase and it's too much of a hassle to dis-assemble and package for return (restocking fee???), I rate this 1 star. What I will offer is a review for the Weider XRS 50. -Even for beginners, i would advise to stay away. Yes, it comes with an approx. 100lbs weight stack. HOWEVER, the weights are of "high quality" plastic filled with sand(?). -Yes, i received all the parts necessary BUT some parts of the eye-loops for bolt installation were bent -Yes, the weights are easily adjustable BUT, depending on which pulley is activated, the weight difference between each "weight brick" is too high. It can jump from anywhere between 11lbs to 20+ lbs. PLUS, the weight deltas aren't even consistent as you move down the weight stack (more of a problem for a beginner). -Yes, this machine is compact BUT you will not be able to get a full range of motion per exercise. The ceiling for the guide rails (sliding weights) are too low. this machine will literally prevent you from a full contraction and extension/stretch. -Yes, this machine is set up so multiple exercises can be performed BUT you can seriously injure yourself or anyone else that may be around. When using the "low pulley" (bicep curls, upright rows, modified dead lift, bent over back row, etc) on slightly higher weights (still within the weight stack provided), the MACHINE WILL TIP BACK. I'm literally lifting the machine from the front -__- annnnndddddddddd It's wobbly. This machine does however come with a lat handle bar, a single grip handle, a chain link extension and a couple of carabiners. I'm an avid gym goer and have been for over 10 years. Id thought I would finally start on my home gym (no better time than a pandemic, I'd say) and decided to purchase this set. Even for people that are just starting out, I'd recommend giving any machine a test run before buying. If nothing else, a full range of motion is VITAL. Thanks for the bait and switch and almost killing me in the process.

- The instructions not too clear - parts could have been labelled - That being said, it still not too dificult to put together. I assembled alone with no help... It took me about 5-6 h. I use it regularly. So far, I can't complain Not top of the line but for this price I think it worth it

It is a good home gym machine. It is not hard to assemble but takes time. Instructions are easy to follow but more elaboration is required for pullies assembly.

For the price this is a very good home gym,I am getting up there in age and wanted something to keep in shape and not cost a lot.For the price of one years gym membership I get a machine I can use for a long time and having it in the house makes you want to use it more.It does all the weight training exercises that I need !!!

As of day one of assembly, the quality of the manufacturing process really has very little good to say about it. On step one, three components are to be bolted together.....but when one of these components (part 25) doesn't have a hole for the bolt to go through it, the assembly fails misserably. So as of right now I'd give it a -1 rating if I could.

Really good home gym for beginners and for those that would benefit from working out at home. I bought this to supplement my gym membership to accommodate my busy lifestyle. I am 5'6" and all exercises are fine in terms of pivot points, though I have read complaints for taller people (a common issue with any home gym). The leg left is a bit off for me, but this is very likely due to the weight of the first stack and not the quality of the machine/exercise itself. Another critique is the weight increments: for example, of doing a chest press, the weight from the first to second stack is a difference of 29 pounds. Buying this home gym can potentially replace a gym membership, if you supplement your exercises with body weight exercises and/or invest in other gym equipment such as a cheap/used 50lb dumbbell set and a bench, especially if you desire smaller weight increments. Took under 4 hours to assemble with 2 people.