A Consumer Magazine’s #1 Home Gym! It doesn’t take an expert to know why fitness and reporting magazines alike rave about this versatile fitness machine. Simple design, maximum performance and a minimum price were the blueprints used to develop the EXM2500S. Loaded with 210 lbs. of cast iron resistance, the EXM2500S can perform your most demanding strength training routines. Muscular growth and definition are rapidly achieved throughout each of the precision built, biomechanically designed stations.

Includes : Full Size Workout Poster, Lat Bar, Straight Bar, Utility Strap, Ab/Triceps Strap

Body-Solid Brand Gym Features :

* Main Frame Construction- Heavy duty 2″x4″ 12-gauge high tensile strength steel provides ultimate strength, function and durability
* Thick DuraFirm Pads- With lumbar support, provides the ultimate comfort and prevents lower back strain
* Cable Design- No cable change design! 2,200 lb. tension strength, military spec, steel aircraft cables with nylon sheath provide durability and low maintenance. All stations are always ready to use
* Powder Coat Finish- Tough, durable, electrostatically applied finish ensures against scratching, chipping and peeling
* Body-Solid In Home Lifetime Warranty- Everything is covered forever

Specifications :

* Chest Press- horizontal and vertical grip
* Pectoral Fly / Rear Delt Station
* 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
* 210 lb. alloy steel weight stack- (20) 10lb. plates + carriage
* 83″ High x 51″ Wide x 83″ Deep

5 Responses to “Body-Solid StrengthTech EXM 2500S Home Gym”

1. Cosmo says:

   May 4, 2010 at 12:00 am

   Very well made for a home gym. Almost commercial quality. Very smooth motion and gives a great work out. I did a lot of research before purchasing, and I think this is the best gym available for the price. I’ve read they are not manufacturing this gym any more, but you can still find it from one store. Shipping was quick and painless. Comes in three boxes plus the weights. You have to unload it from the truck, but two adults can handle it.

   As others have said, there are lots of parts but assembly can be done in one evening if you plans things out. Separate all the parts and label them by the numbers before starting. There are only drawings (no text) to help with assembly, but if you have the parts separated and check off each part on the drawing as you go, the assembly is fairly straightforward. Definitely recommended.
2. Richard P. Collins says:

   February 3, 2010 at 12:00 am

   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.
3. Ron Isidore says:

   January 28, 2010 at 12:00 am

   assemby of the machine is a little time consuming, directions are mediocre at best. when the work is done, the machine is a great work out. I would recommend this machine to anybody.
4. NY Letti says:

   January 27, 2010 at 12:00 am

   After my husband and I had purchased a home gym in Sears, I went online to read the reviews. Needless to say, we returned it and I went on the hunt for an affordable home gym that was durable, sturdy, good construction, attractive and met the desire for us to get great resistance training! The BodySolid was a FABULOUS FIND!! The price was great, and even when I ordered it, I first ordered the lower price one with only one bench. Then I saw this one (EXM2500S) and thought it was worth a little more money for what you were getting. The vendor gave us great customer service and even gave us the lower price found on Amazon! When my husband assembled it, we were both amazed at the QUALITY at this price!! We LOVE IT!! Very satisfied with the construction and all the features to work all the major muscle groups! THANK YOU AMAZON!! I will highly recommend this to anyone looking for an affordable home gym! Great job Body Solid!!
5. C. Carver says:

   October 12, 2009 at 12:00 am

   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.