Lat Pulldown Low Row Machine

The Lat tower low row from bells of steel has been amazing. it’s extremely smooth, even with no weight on it except for the base plate, it travels effortlessly. There is no issue with the light weight feeling like it barely travels, which is an issue with some such devices. The eccentric and concentric move equally smoothly. The smaller pulleys that attach to the front of the low row don’t spin very smoothly, so I was concerned that there would be an issue when using the low row, but even at 10 pounds the eccentric moves, almost as if it wasn’t attached to anything and just fell with the normal force you would expect with gravity.

Like with pretty much any Non commercial cable machine, there can be an issue with the selector rod hitting the top plate on the eccentric, so you may need to use some sort of a shim underneath the feet of your device to get it perfectly centered, but this does not affect function. It just makes a little sound if it happens to tap the top plate, but you won’t feel a difference in the actual movement.

You won’t be able to do a full range of motion lateral raise or single arm chest fly with this due to the weight stack hitting the top of the machine before reaching full range of motion. The included chain is very helpful to allow for full range of motion for other exercises, but unless you have very short arms, a full ROM lateral raise or chest fly is just not possible.

I am able to get full range of motion leg extensions and leg curls. I do leg…

I just assembled and tried a few exercise selections on the plate loaded lat pulldown/low row. Shipping was very prompt and all pieces were well packaged to prevent damage or missing parts.

Assembly was fairly straight forward. If you have any mechanical knowledge, it’s easy to figure out how to assemble this thing. I agree the instructions could be a little more detailed. It’s more like following diagrams and paint by number basis. The hardware is of Chinese origin and pretty cheap. Easy to strip bolt heads if not careful. My advice, assemble and hand tighten the nut/bolts until it’s all assembled, then go ahead and tighten down after. The unit feels quite solid after it’s all tightened down.

I had to test it after assembly and it seems like it will suit my needs just fine. Thankfully the foot rest plate comes off because I’ve scraped the back of my calves a time or two getting up and out of the seat.

Things I love:

Looks amazing

Solid (do not have it currenntly bolted down)

Exercises feel good using machine (6' tall)

Smooth pulleys.

Should last forever.

Things I don't like:

Weight load pegs should be chrome instead of black

One of rods was longer than the other, hade to try to shim it as it moves slightly and can make noise.

Assembly and instructions. I hated both. Millwright diagrams are fine but lacking. Vid was better but found too late. (long story)

Get a friend to help, it will be easier. I assembled mine solo.

Change the load pegs to chrome and take the paper instructions and add a version on paper close to the vid with steps. What if you don't have access to vid?

Even putting small number stickers on the parts like the vid had marked in paint. Would make the matching of bolts/holes on parts much quicker.

Price is great, product is awesome. Another winner from a great company.

Just a few tweaks needed (IMO)but nothing that would keep me from recommending to home gym owners.