Cable Crossover Machines: 2020 Buyers Guide

Body-Solid Powerline Cable Crossover Machine

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If you’re on a budget while setting up your home gym, this is a great option. The Body-Solid Powerline Cable Crossover Machine has all of the basics for a fraction of the price of professional cable machines.

This pulley machine features a set of fixed high pulleys and fixed low pulleys. It’s perfect for the plethora of exercises performed from these positions, such as the low-pulley cable cross. Note, however, that you won’t be able to perform exercises from a middle pulley position. That’s not a deal breaker for a lot of people, though, as this is one of the most popular pulley machines on Amazon.

Although this cable pulley machine doesn’t come with weight, it does accept both Olympic plates and standard weight plates. Weight plates are super useful to have in your home gym anyway, and they’ll get even more use with this machine.

Here’s a video of the machine in action:

ARCHON Wall Mount Cable Crossover Machine

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If you want a more gym-like pulley machine experience, Archon has a great option for you. These two pulley machine towers are wall-mounted at your preferred distance, allowing you to tailor your home gym setup to a finer degree.

And like most cable column machines, the handle height is completely adjustable. Simply use a pull-pin to select any of the 19 different height levels. In addition, the pulleys themselves are built with 180-degree swivel movement.

As with most home gym cable crossover machines, this one doesn’t include any weight. However, it does accept Olympic weight plates, which no home gym is complete without anyway.

Valor Fitness BD-62 Wall Mount Cable Station

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This one’s a bit different; note that it’s a single wall-mounted cable station. However, if you get two of these, you’ll be able to set up your own wall-mounted cable crossover machine similar to the one featured above. And it still ends up being more inexpensive than you might think.

This home cable machine features pulleys that are adjustable to 17 different heights. The two included handles themselves also have 5 different adjustable lengths, providing even further versatility. And, of course, the pulleys themselves are capable of swivelling.

As with most budget-friendly home cable machines, no weight is included. This machine does accepts standard weight plates, though with a standard-to-Olympic adapter sleeve you can easily use any Olympic-size plates.

Yukon Cable Crossover Machine

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This cable crossover machine is very similar to our top featured pick, but with a few key differences. It’s a higher-end machine, so it boasts a bit more versatility. Notably, this cable home gym features chin up bars and a pull up bar in the middle.

In addition, the two pulleys on either side are completely adjustable, allowing for a wider variety of exercises. The combination of the 14 height levels and 180 degrees of pulley swivel motion allows for near endless movement options.

As is standard, this pulley machine doesn’t come with any weight plates. However, it does accept Olympic weight plates, which no self-respecting home gym would be found without anyway.

Valor Fitness BD-61 Cable Crossover Machine

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If you want an affordable alternative to a full-sized cable crossover machine, the Valor Fitness cable station may be for you. It even comes loaded with a bunch of extra features you won’t typically find on home cable machines.

First off, this cable pulley machine features 17 adjustable positions and fully-pivoting pulleys for maximum freedom of movement. Even more, a fixed pulley at the top center can be used for lots of other exercises, such as pull downs and push downs. Similarly, a fixed pulley at the bottom center can be used for even more exercises.

To maximize the potential for the array of pulleys, this cable cross machine comes with 2 single-strap handles, a wide-grip lat bar, and a narrower row bar. Of course, these are all compatible with each pulley.

You can use either standard 1-inch weight plates or slide on the included Olympic adapter sleeves to use Olympic-size plates. When not in use, your plates can be kept safely on the included storage pegs.

Here’s a video showing the machine in action:

Bowflex PR1000 Home Gym

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If you’re looking for something a little easier on the wallet, the Bowflex PR1000 Home Gym is a great cable crossover machine alternative. The positioning of the pulleys allows you to perform cable crossover exercises either in a standing position or on the built-in bench.

Although the height isn’t fully customizable, you can attach handles to either the higher pair of pulleys or the lower pair. From those positions, and with the added versatility of the built-in bench, you can perform a vast array of different exercises.

One aspect of this cable pulley machine that makes it so budget-friendly is the fact that you don’t have to purchase any additional weight. With Bowflex’s Power Rod system, you can reap the benefits of over 200 pounds of resistance without lugging around heavy weight plates.

Here’s a video showing the Bowflex PR1000 in action:

Body-Solid BFFT10R Cable Crossover Machine

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If you want a complete package with a small footprint, the Body-Solid BFFT10R cable crossover machine is a great choice. No need to buy any weights, handles, or anything else in order to get started. This is all you’ll initially need.

The pulleys on either side are completely adjustable from the top to the bottom. With 19 different positions and free-swinging pulleys, your workouts are only limited by your creativity.

This home cable machine comes with a single 190-pound weight stack, so no need to buy your own weight plates. And that extra weight helps to ensure that the station stays steady when using the built-in pull up bar at the top.

Here’s Body-Solid’s video showing this cable pulley machine in action:

Marcy Smith Machine Cable Crossover Combo

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This is a serious all-in-one home gym whose only drawback is its limited cable crossover capabilities. However, it’s still a fantastic option for fleshing out a home gym, and boasts a very attractive price tag.

The pulleys themselves are fixed to a high position. This means you can easily perform high pulley cable cross exercises, but not much else. However, this home gym station has plenty of other options, such as the lower central pulley, the built-in chest fly machine, the pull up bar, the guided bar Smith machine, and the included bench built for additional abdominal work.

This home gym station also comes with a variety of handles for use with the pulleys. With two regular handles, a rope accessory, a V bar for rows, a straight bar for curls, and an ankle and wrist strap, you have lots of options. Simply load up some Olympic plates (not included) and get started.

Check out this Smith/pulley machine combo in action:

Body-Solid Powerline PFT100 Cable Crossover Machine

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If you want something solid and sturdy with no additional purchases, the Body-Solid PFT100 cable crossover machine is a great choice. With a thorough warranty and robust construction, this thing is built to last.

The pulleys can be set to 20 different positions from top to bottom. That and the 180-degree swivel mobility allow for near-endless possibilities for cable crossover exercises. And if you need to, you can break up the pace with the built-in pull up bar at the top.

This pulley machine features two 160-pound weight stacks, one on each side. The individual stacks allow for finer adjustability in your workouts without the need to buy any standard or Olympi weight plates. And if you need a little more weight, you can pick up two of their 50-pound weight stack add-ons.

Here’s a video from Body-Solid showing the pulley machine in action:

Valor Fitness Cable Crossover Machine Combos

We couldn’t pick just one.

Valor Fitness offers an array of fantastic cable crossover machines and power rack combos. There are pros and cons with each option, so we’ve taken three of the best options at different price ranges and compared them on the table below.

With all three of these options, the cable crossover pulleys are completely adjustable. You can set them to any of 17 different positions using a simple pull-pin. The combination of the different levels and the 180-degree swinging pulleys allow you plenty of freedom in your cable crossover workouts.

No plates are included, but you can use either standard 1-inch weight plates or slide on the included Olympic adapter sleeve to use Olympic-size plates. When not in use, your plates can be kept safely on the included storage pegs.

MiM USA Functional Trainer & Cable Crossover Machine

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As we move up into more professional-grade equipment, the MiM USA Functional Trainer hovers on the edge of equipment suitable for both home gyms and professional settings. And its lifetime frame warranty only reinforces how tough this thing is.

The handle position on either side of this cable pulley machine is completely adjustable. You can choose from 21 different height positions, which is more than most others at lower price points. To fully utilize those pulleys, this cable home gym comes with two regular handles, a V bar for rows, and rope attachment for triceps pushdowns.

As with most other cable column machines, this one does not come with its own weight. By default, you can use your own Olympic plates. The manufacturer also indicates you can remove the sleeves on the weight pegs to use standard 1-inch weight plates as well.

XMark Functional Trainer Cable Crossover Machine

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The XMark Functional Trainer Cable Cable Crossover Machine is a step up from the MiM USA Functional Trainer. It’s a super sturdy fitness station built with 2″ x 3″ 11-gauge steel and packed with everything you need—perfect as a home gym cable machine.

The handles on either side of the cable pulley machine are fully adjustable. With 19 settings and 180 degrees of pulley swivel, you have plenty of movement options. This cable pulley machine comes with a pair of 8-inch hand straps, 17-inch hand straps, a triceps pushdown rope, a short bar attachment, a long bar, a leg strap, and an ankle strap. You’ve got options out the wazoo.

No need to purchase any extra weights for this cable home gym. It comes loaded with two 200-pound weight stacks, one on each side. But don’t worry about being overwhelmed with a massive shipping box. The total 400 pounds of weights alone are shipped in six different boxes, while the frame and the rest is shipped in two more boxes.

Powertec Fitness Functional Trainer & Cable Crossover Machine

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The Powertec Functional Trainer & Cable Crossover Machine is a super solid piece of equipment for home gyms and light professional settings. It’s built incredibly tough, capable of bearing up to 500 pounds on each side, for a total of 1,000 pounds (although the weight isn’t included).

As with any other cable cross machine in this tier, the pulleys are fully adjustable. With 22 different levels of height adjustability on both sides and full 180-degree swivel mobility on the pulleys, you have plenty of room for movement.

Although this cross cable machine doesn’t come with weight, it has plenty of options. You can buy a 190-pound weight stack for each side, but the more economical option is to use Olympic weight plates, particularly if you already have some.

Inspire Fitness FTX Cable Crossover Machine

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This is another dual cable machine that’s not only built tough, but is also loaded with extra features and accessories. This is one of those all-inclusive packages, with no extra purchases necessary.

As with any other high-end cable cross machine, this one has fully adjustable pulleys. Using the convenient lever-based lock, you can set the height to any of 30 different positions. In addition to the two standard handles, this home cable gym also comes with a triceps pushdown rope, a belt for weighted pull ups, and a curl bar attachment.

There’s no need to buy weights for this pulley machine, as each side is already loaded with 165 pounds each. If that doesn’t quite cut it for you, you can also pick up a pair of Inspire Fitness 50-pound weight stack add-ons.

In this video, you can see a lot of the key features of this functional trainer / cable crossover machine combo, as well as several different exercises:

Body-Solid Functional Cable Crossover Machine

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Body-Solid’s GDCC200 cross cable machine takes customization to a new level. And that’s without compromising on quality at all. Built with 2″ x 4″ tubing and 4.8 mm diameter spun steel aircraft cables and offered with a lifetime warranty, this machine is built to last.

As you should expect by now, the pulleys are completely adjustable. The height can be set independently to any of 20 different levels, and the pulleys themselves offer 180 degrees of swivel. And although this machine doesn’t come with a wide array of attachments, it does come with two heavy-duty handles. A pull up bar in the middle offers more workout variety as well.

By default, this cable column machine comes with two 165-pound weight stacks, one on each side. There are also options for 215 pounds, 270 pounds, and 320 pounds, and they’re all competitively priced. For only a small bump in price, you can nearly double the weight. That’s tough to beat.

Here’s a video by Body-Solid showing the pulley machine in action:

HFT Functional Trainer & Cable Crossover Machine

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We’re starting to get into some seriously hardcore territory. The HFT Functional Trainer is a heavy-duty, built-to-last cable pulley machine with all the accoutrements. Built with sturdy 2″ x 4″ 11-gauge steel and backed by a lifetime warranty, this machine is ready for action.

It goes without saying, but both pulleys are fully adjustable up and down their respective columns. With an unprecedented 31 different height positions and full 180-degree swivel freedom, the 2000-pound-rated aircraft cable can go wherever you need to take it. And with two handles, a long bar, a short bar, a triceps rope, assisted pull/push up strap, two chains, and an ankle strap, you have even more freedom in crafting your workouts.

This cable pulley machine comes loaded with two 150-pound weight stacks, one on each side. If that doesn’t quite appease your lifting thirst, Bodycraft offers a 50-pound add-on two-pack to bump the weight up to 200 pounds on each side.

REP FITNESS FT-5000 Multi-Grip Cable Crossover Machine

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We’ve hit full-on professional quality. The Rep Fitness FT-5000 Functional Trainer is a hefty, stalwart machine, eager to endure the fiercest of workouts. The 11-gauge steel frame is double-coated with a metallic black powder finish, laser cut and cleanly welded such that every corner boasts of the care and craftsmanship that went into forging this beastly beauty.

With a simple pull-pin mechanism, the handles can be adjusted to 16 different positions from top to bottom. The pulleys themselves are built with 180-degree free swivel movement, so the heavy-duty cable can move unhindered. If you need to break up the pace, you can also use any of the multiple chin up grips above.

Each side of this elite cable crossover machine carries its own 220-pound stack, which is more than enough for almost everyone. And if the two included heavy-duty handles aren’t enough, you can pick up Rep Fitness’ performance attachment package or any of the individual attachments listed on the same page.

In this video, Rep Fitness shows off some of the key features of this top-tier cable pulley machine:

FreeMotion Dual Cable Crossover Machine

This behemoth of a machine is the end-all of cable crossover equipment. Its ingenious design offers movement options not possible on any traditional pulley machine. Even more, its sturdy 7- and 11-gauge steel construction backed by a lifetime warranty is built to withstand the test of time.

Whereas most cross cable machines can adjust their handles only vertically, this machine has seemingly endless movement options. Of course, the handle height itself can be adjusted to far above your head or way down low using a pull-pin at the base of the arm.

But even more than height, each arm is also capable of swinging laterally. This allows you to swing the arms wide out away from each other or bring them in close. As if that weren’t enough, the pulleys at the ends of the arms are also capable of swiveling. All of this adds up to a machine that lets you perform practically any pulley exercise you can possibly imagine.

And there’s no need to buy any weights for this cable crossover machine. Each side has its own 210-pound weight stack, allowing you to work each side individually. This is more than enough for all but the most elite athletes.

All-in-all, this is an incredibly versatile and sturdy machine that’s built to last. The professional craftsmanship is backed by a lifetime warranty on the frame, though you probably won’t need it. Some reviewers have even indicated that they’ve had this machine for over 10 years with no issues.

Here’s a short video showing a few exercises that can be performed using the wide array of pulley arm positions: