XMark LAT Pull Down and Low Row Cable Machine, Heavy Duty LAT Machine with High and Low Pulley Stations, Row Machine, Upper Body Machine

First, the packaging is very good. it uses a 'box-within-a-box' method, minimizing damage. One of the mounting tangs was bent slightly and I had to adjust it with a hammer and the blister pack for the nuts/bolts had busted, but interior box kept anything from getting lost. The pieces feel solid, the welds are good, and the pads are a grade above what I was expecting. The assembly was straightforward and the instruction booklet is well done. It would have been nice had XMark indicated which pulley cable was the high cable and which was the low cable. I ended up watching the video online and it was clarified, but it would have saved some time to note that in the booklet. To be fair it was probably on the packaging, but i had unpacked everything at that point. The seat moves back and forth slightly, even with the bolts tightened. This may be intentional, but I didn't see that described as a feature. It's not noticable in operation.The accessories are also nicer than I expected. I had planned to purchase a separate long pulldown bar, but the XMark bar is pretty solid and will work fine. The straight bar is also a good bar.Finally, the actual operation of the machine is very good. It's super quiet and the cable action is smooth. I'm 6'0" (180 cm) and I can get a complete range of motion from the pulldown bar by minimizing the extra chain. They give you a small container of grease for the slide rods, which is a nice touch.I was initially looking at a slightly cheaper brand (T.F.) but the last piece I bought from them required a couple hours of work to get it operational and the price difference wasn't worth it. If you are considering this other option, I can say that every aspect of the XMark machine is better than the T.F. seated calf raise I purchased and well worth the additional cost.

Aside from a few small hiccups, this was a great purchase!The machine comes into two boxes which may be delivered on different days (mine did), so don't let that freak you out. The bolts, nuts, and other small parts are contained in plastic glued to one piece of cardboard so you can easily identify each part and should make assembly that much easier. Mine had come apart somewhere in the process and there were loose parts all over the bottom of the box. Fortunately, all parts were accounted for and aside from losing a little time, this did not turn into a issue.Speaking of assembly. It is not too bad. Like another reviewer has stated, do pay attention to feeding the cable through the pulleys at each step, or you'll have to start again. I caught myself doing that after reading that same advice. The instructions could have made that clearer, but overall it is very intuitive. Most pieces will fit only one way. Except for the low row footpad. Unless I have done something wrong as it seems there is only one way for it to go on, I may have got one made backwards, as the treads are on the wrong side. This is not that big of deal to me and I'll update if I figure it out. And the Xmark comes with, that's right, COMES WITH!!!! a pair of olympic adapters. How cool is that?I have not had the chance to really test this baby yet but have performed pulldowns, low rows, tricep pushdowns, cable curls all with a weight corresponding to my 12 rep tolerances. I really like it so far. I'm at 5'11" and also agree that those who are taller might have some ROM issues. Low rows are not going to be perfect (they are gonna be LOW) and I am debating on building a plywood platform (like what my power cage sits on) to raise it up some. But would that mean knocking the path out of proper alignment for the low row? Not sure yet as the low rows performed on this machine seem to target the back acceptably. Will update if I do.I am really happy with this purchase and feel that this is exactly what I needed to add some much needed versatility to my home gym. And a big thank you to the previous reviewers and to those who answered my questions. They were instrumental in my decision to buy the Xmark. Y'all ROCK!!!

Excellent piece of equipment. Good instructions ,easy to assemble.

Very fast shipping - I purchased this on May 19th and it was delivered on May 26. I took my time and assembled it myself. I made one error in assembling the machine: I did not realize the guide rods had to be inserted into the cross brace pieces versus setting on top. As a result, the cables were too short and I could not connect them to the frame. I emailed the company and got back a response in one day. Pretty impressive for a company that’s closed due to COVID-19 issues. So, when assembling the machine, in addition to threading the cables as you attach the pulleys, be sure the guide rods are IN the top and bottom cross pieces! Let me be a lesson to you and prevent yourself a headache.The machine itself is awesome. I am a 5’9” female and I have no issues with a wide or narrow grip on the lat bar. I’ve also used the machine for triceps pulldowns, rows, bicep curls and leg extensions (both for hamstrings and quads). I’ll never get near the 400 pound max on this thing, but it’s solid for the weights I use. The weight carriage travels smoothly up and down the guide rods and I have full range of motion. I am careful to stand directly in front of the low cable assembly when I do the leg extensions as I would imagine the machine could get off balance if I didn’t.This is an awesome addition to my home gym. I am very glad I got it and can only recommend it. It’s not terribly cheap, but it’s not as expensive as others. It’s very sturdy and solid. I liked the fact of having both high and low cable assemblies without having to hook up anything additional. It is very well built (I don’t have any wobble when I use it). I can see me using this for years to come. Well done, XMark!