Description
Elevate your fitness journey with the Body-Solid EXM2500, the premier choice for home gym strength training. This versatile home gym equipment is designed to cater to all your strength training needs in the comfort of your home. Whether you're aiming for a full-body workout or targeting specific muscle groups, the EXM2500 delivers exceptional performance and results.
- Versatile Strength Training: Offers multiple exercise options for comprehensive strength training.
- Full-Body Workout: Efficiently targets all major muscle groups.
- Heavy-Duty Resistance: Comes with 210 lbs. of cast iron resistance for your most intense workouts.
- Comprehensive Stations: Precision-built stations for rapid muscular growth and definition.
- Optional Leg Press: Enhance your workout with a 2:1 ratio Leg Press station (sold separately).
Product Details:
- Finish: White (also available in black as model #EXM2500B)
- Convenience: Organized design with everything in one place.
- No Plate Loading: Enjoy easy and quick adjustments without the hassle of loading and unloading plates.
- Family Friendly: Safe for all users, no spotter required.
Construction & Comfort:
- Main Frame: Heavy-duty 2”x4” 12-gauge steel for ultimate strength and durability.
- DuraFirm™ Pads: Thick pads with lumbar support for comfort and lower back protection.
- Cable System: 2,200 lb. tension strength steel aircraft cables with nylon sheath for durability and low maintenance.
- Powder Coat Finish: Electrostatic finish to prevent scratches, chips, and peeling.
Built to Last: Lifetime Warranty Protects Your Home Gym Investment
Invest in your fitness with confidence. Body-Solid's in-home lifetime warranty ensures your home gym is built to last. Here's what's covered:
- Lifetime coverage on the frame, welds, pulleys, bushings, bearings, hardware, plates, guide rods, cables, upholstery, and grips (with normal wear).
- Body-Solid's commitment to quality means they'll repair or replace defective parts at no additional charge, keeping your home gym functioning perfectly for years to come.
Specifications (with 210 lb. Weight Stack):
- Dimensions: 85" L x 61" W x 83" H
- Product Weight: 578 lbs.
- Dimensions with Leg Press: 89" L x 79" W x 83" H
- Product Weight with Leg Press: 610 lbs.
Exercise Stations:
- Chest Press: Horizontal and vertical grip
- Pectoral Fly
- Leg Developer: Leg Extension, Standing Leg Curl
- Upper Pulley: Lat Pull Down, Cable Crossover, Ab Crunch, Tricep Extension, Tricep Pressdown
- Lower Pulley: Deltoid Raise, Seated Row, Shrug, Bent-over Row, Standing Curl, Leg Adduction
- Optional Leg Press: Converts the 210 lb. weight stack into 420 lbs. of resistance (purchase separately).
Aluminum Pulley Upgrade:
Upgrade to solid aluminum pulleys for a smoother, stronger performance. Includes the correct number of pulleys to replace the original nylon set.
- Solid Aluminum
- 4 ½” diameter
- Total width is 1”
- Sealed bearings
- Takes 3/8” bolts
Note that the Pulley Replacement Kit for the EXM2500LPS replaces all except 1 pulley.
Taller Users:
For more space while using the press arm, adjust the bumper stop and cables. A lock nut can be added to secure the bumper stop. Call for detailed assistance.
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Product Reviews (33)
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THE BEST BUY
I purchased this exact machine in 2001, yes thats 18 years ago ! It is still as solid as the first day and works flawlessly. Have worn out a couple of components and body solid supplied me with new ones and didn't even charge me shipping. Very nice to deal with a company that builds quality products and stands behind them. Five stars for the entire company !!!
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EXM2500S
This is actually a very good machine.....it works smoothly and dosent bind anywhere............I'm 6' 2" and it fits me and my long arms just fine. The instructions for this machine are terrible !........I am mechanically inclined and it took me many hours to build.....do NOT tighten any pully's till you run the cables !.........The picture instructions are not correct so just try to follow what you see and run the cables........it actually does work ok once you get the cables ran and adjusted. I actually did get quite frustrated with the instructions not telling you the correct order to set the items.........lol.......Just keep the faith and you will get it set up correctly.
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EXM2500
My overall thoughts are great gym for the price! I have been building my home gym with mostly free weights over the last few years, and recently my old lat machine went kaput. After doing a lot of research, I purchased this EXM2500S (w/ 210lb stack) and love it. There are some plusses and minuses I will throw in here, but it gets a 5 star from me. Plus - Fantastic machine with so much functionality for the price. I was looking for something to augment my free weights and be family friendly so my wife and daughter would use (Still working on that one...). Even if you don't have free weights, you can pretty much work all major body parts here. I would note that if you intend on making this your only piece of equipment, 210lb might not be enough for bench work, so I might suggest going with the upgraded stack. In speaking with the guys, this is not really something you can simply add to later unless you plan on changing the entire stack. Buy nice or buy twice. This gym is so versatile then I'm using several functions that I did not really think I would - especially for isolation work. Minus - Assembly. OMG this was not easy.... But I was able to do it (kind of) with the instructions provided... I think they should include a participation trophy here. But, if I can assemble it, anyone can, because I suck at putting stuff together. I broke it up into several days and just took my time. Word of advice - DO NOT TIGHTEN YOUR PULLIES UNTIL YOU RUN THE CABLES. Some of the cable heads will not fit through the space once the pullies are attached. Also on assembly, plan to spend some time in the beginning separating all of the nuts, bolts, caps, etc. This took a lot longer than I would have liked. I just had to put on some good music and set about my laborious task. I would have been much better if they had these items either separated and labeled, or in one of those cardboard, shrink wrapped holders, segregated by by item. Some are pretty close in size, so I kept a measure close by to double check I was using the correct item. It would suck to get halfway through installation and realize you used a wrong bolt somewhere. I was surprised and impressed that I had the correct amount of everything to complete the installation. Plus - Body Solid customer service - Turns out that in the installation, I had one of my cables (On the lat pull side) run under an internal brace inside the metal arm, so I never saw it. This caused additional friction resistance that ended up stripping the rubble cable sheath from the cable wire. I had no idea what was going on there, I thought it may be a bad pully or something. I called body solid and explained my issue. The rep knew exactly what I had done, told me how to fix and immediately sent out a new cable at no charge. They admitted their instructions we challenging and they were in the process of revamping them. But hey - I got someone on the phone who was knowledgeable and provided great customer service. Who knew companies still provided customer service anymore? One other note - know that these shipped items are curbside and the boxes aren't light - so make time on delivery day and line up a buddy to help you move this stuff from the driveway to wherever you plan to unbox and assemble. Would not be good to have the boxes sitting out in the rain. Plus - I also have to give the guys at a thumbs up. I have ordered a couple of big items from them and both times they have arrived sooner than expected and were very helpful and good at answering my questions. I hope someone finds this helpful. Buying this is no small amount of money and we want to make sure we are making a good purchase decision. In my opinion, although you have to invest time and effort (and some wailing and gnashing of teeth) on the assembly, I really like the finished product which will hopefully provide years of use. I'm very pleased with this purchase. - David
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body solid 2500s
love this equipment, it took some hours to assemble , but once it was done , the fit and finish are great , I've had it some months now and love it. you can't beat it for the money! great addition to my gym!
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Excellent for the price
I just finished setting this machine up at my house. It is amazingly quiet and smooth!! The pulley system seems to be very good despite the number on the machine. Assembly took me, and a friend who sells commercial construction supplies, the better part of an afternoon but it works well. Don't tighten the pulleys until the cables are threaded!!! The cable ends BARELY fit through the pulleys when it is not tight. However, the assembly is completely worth the effort. (BTW...assembly is not as complicated as it sounds. It just takes a long time. There are dozens of nuts and bolts that have to be used throughout the machine. Make sure to get all of the parts organized before you start and be sure to pay attention to the differences in size and width of the various bolts. Other than that, it works pretty well.) I would definitely recommend this machine for anyone who wants a full club quality machine without the high price tag and large room requirements.
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value buy lacking documentation
The gym is well made and a value for the money. If considering, be aware that there are a couple of styles for this gym - a one weight stack version and a two stack version. I had a home gym before (Weider) and this one is both designed and built better. For a reasonable price, the gym offers a good number of exercise options. Thanks to other reviewers who warned not to tighten the pulleys when first installing them. While having pulleys in place makes stringing the cables easier, many must be taken out and reinstalled in order to place the cable properly. I also second other comments about the lack of good instructions. My gym came with a couple of additional inserts w/o explaining why they were there. The diagrams are OK but not great (e.g., in some cases, 2 pulleys are to be installed but the diagram only shows one -- the number of parts listed is only way to know). No written explanations anywhere. I also fault body solid for not marking the parts. Why can't each item be identified? Sauder places a letter on each item for its "assembly required" furniture. Each type of bolt could be in a separate marked bag rather than 8 types of bolts in one bag. Only time will tell as to durability - though I suspect that will not be an issue
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Solid Construction, Excellent Quality, A Keeper
Do Not, repeat Do Not tighten pulleys during assembly until you are through stringing cables. Others have said this but additional emphasis won't hurt. Otherwise, assembly is straightforward, the drawings are excellent but some step by step instructions would have been a blessing. A good set of socket wrenches is essential. Once assembled this appears to be a top quality well thought out machine. It provides a full array of exercises with easy reconfiguring from one to the next.
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This gym is AWESOME
Received my machine a couple weeks ago, was very well packaged and arrived in great shape. Driver was very accommodating and unloaded and assisted with bringing boxes into garage. Was undergoing some home improvements, so only this past weekend was I able to assemble my EXM2500S. I organized the parts and began the assembly, which took about 8 hours total, with a small amount of assistance from my wife. By following the instructions in the online assembly manual, it went together flawlessly! I am excited to begin using this wonderful home gym and am already making plans to add the leg press attachment very soon.
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FANTASTIC CHOICE
Wow, if you can make it through the assembly, this is a fantastic choice of home gym. I live a long distance to my closest gym and the gas to get there was getting way too expensive. After doing tons of research, I did a leap of faith and ordered the Body Solid EXM2500 and I am thrilled! It almost completely replaces the upper and lower body workout that I have been doing at the town gym. I can do two different tricep moves, a lat pull down, pec exercise, seated row, two types chest press, leg extension and tons more. It doesn't do cable cross overs with both arms at the same time, but hey, I do them one at a time. One thing I do miss is a leg press which comes as an option from other sources selling this machine. The bad news is that Body Solid does not make this model anymore and do not have leg presses to sell separately. There are still some of the 2500s still available and I suggest you grab one fast. Now for assembly... I knew it would take several hours (like 6 ) and it did but the whole process would have been faster if they would have text instructions as well as drawings. I'm not a dumb person but it was frustrating. I had read another person's suggestion of not tightening the pulleys until running the cable through and that was absolutely true. It's things like that they could tell you in the drawings and don't. But now that it's done and I'm back on my workout routine, I am loving it. Between gas and gyms fees, I will have paid it off in a year!
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Exm2500S body solid home gym
I tried this at a buddys house and it was a perfect size multi workout station. I was looking at ordering one for my father in law as a present that both families could use. He was a military veteran and liked to stay in decent shape.