RitFit M1 & M1 Pro Smith Machine with Cable Crossover System, Multi-Function Squat Rack Power Cage for Home Gym, Power Rack and Packages

I’ve been using the RitFit M1 cage and Smith machine since August, so I’ve had a solid three months of consistent weekly strength training with it. It arrives in three large boxes: one for the Smith machine and two for the power cage. Assembly isn’t difficult piece by piece, and I was able to put it together alone without much trouble. During assembly I ran into an issue at step 3: one of the plate carriage plugs was impacted and broken right out of the box. Because of that, the guide bar couldn’t pass through since the opening was misaligned. After checking all the parts, I also found both J-hook plastic side pieces were cracked. These were factory issues since they were packaged deep inside the components. I reached out to RitFit with photos, and their customer service responded quickly. They sent replacement plugs and J-hook pieces right away, and four days later I was able to continue assembly without any further issues. The fast support definitely made the hiccup easier to overlook. Once assembled, the machine has been excellent. We use the rack for around 90% of our workouts, which has replaced a lot of our dumbbell work: curls, shoulder presses, various rows, triceps, and more. The Smith machine itself feels great to use. The glide is smooth, and loading more weight still feels balanced and controlled. The built-in storage in the back for the barbell and plates is convenient, but you do need to plan for some extra space behind the cage for easy access and fit. That’s something I didn’t account for at first, but it worked out. The cable crossover system is one of my favorite parts. The pulleys adjust quickly up or down and move smoothly during all the typical exercises: crossovers, chest work, rows, triceps, and more. One thing we did notice at the lowest peg is that when doing leg work with ankle attachments, you really need something to step on to unhook your ankles. The rack comes with one foot holder that works perfectly for that, but if two people are doing leg work on both sides at the same time, only one person has access to that step. The landmine attachment is another highlight. It locks the barbell securely into place, unlike my previous machine where the bar just slid in and could pop right out. This one feels much safer and more stable during landmine presses, rows, and rotations. The only drawback we’ve found is for my wife, who is 5'2". For hip thrusts and glute bridges, the Smith machine springs sit in the way since they’re always attached. She can’t get low enough without elevating herself using blocks. Aside from that very specific issue, it’s been a great addition to our home gym. Overall, it’s a powerful, versatile machine with excellent build quality, smooth functionality, thoughtful attachments, and responsive customer service. It has completely upgraded our home workouts.

If you are on the fence about buying this, just do it. I work long hours and the last thing I want to do is sit in more traffic and go to a gym where I may have to wait/alter my workouts if there is to many people etc. This rack has literally everything you could need to get your home gym started. The instructions are very simple, and the bolts/screws were clearly labeled by which steps they belonged in and came with tools. I was able to fully assemble this machine by myself in my garage in a few hours, but of course if you have help it'll be easier. The attachments that come with it are decent and can be used for a multitude of workouts. I did see some reviews that had complaints about the smith machine being uneven, but I did not experience anything like this. My smith bar is perfect and works great for Squats, Bench, rows. Etc. The cables are absolutely perfect, however the pulley ratio changes the weight a bit and you'll have to play around with it to find what works for you. Overall the Rack can hold all the weight I have thrown at it so far, its sturdy and stable and doesn't take up a ton of space. I am 5'10 and have no issues with the smith bottoming out, for the pull-up bar I do need to bend my legs but that's nothing. The only thing I would recommend, is if you can afford it buy the cable weight stack as constantly changing the plates for cables can get tedious and annoying.

BEWARE - Amazon only allows for one tracking number to get submitted by the supplier, however they ship the unit in three different shipments which will potentially likely arrive on different days. Apparently it's a limitation on Amazon's side. On the flip side, Ritfit's customer support was amazing. They got back to me quickly, and were super communicative. I recommend reaching out to them directly for all the tracking info if you get the system, which I highly recommend. I did a ton of research beforehand, and I'm so glad I settled on Ritfit. I got the M1 Pro with the smith machine attachment. Building it was very simple. The instructions were clear, and the hardware was organized by each step of the build. Super helpful! Additionally, there's an awesome video on youtube that walks you through the build that Ritfit put out. Just search Ritfit M1 PRO assembly on youtube. Regarding the system, it's perfect, and I'm very impressed. It showed up in great packaging, the quality of the parts are top notch, and since assembling it, I've tried every single element of the system to ensure there's no issues. It works as expected and I couldn't be happier! It's a solid piece of machinery, you can tell they really put the time and effort into its design and made sure the parts of high quality. I'm no professional bodybuilder, but lifting is a passion of mine, and has been for decades. I've kinda always had really entry level gear but this is next level. I honestly wasn't expecting it to be so dang good, but I feel extremely inspired by its high quality. Lastly, this was a big purchase for me, and I was really tempted by some of the other brands who market slightly cheaper prices (specifically the Mikolo). However, I saw some reviews that compared the two systems, and I'm so glad I went with Ritfit. I've never had or used a Mikolo system so I don't want to disparage them necessarily, but I will say that I'm very grateful I went with this. Look up comparison vids for yourself. If you're on the fence like I was, get this one!