Jacked Up Fitness assembly
A rack, a Smith machine and a cable trainer in one unit. Plan a long, orderly build.
A Jacked Up all-in-one combines a power rack, a Smith machine, a cable-crossover functional trainer and weight stacks into a single footprint. That is a lot of value, and a big build, so pick the right model, set aside serious time with two people, and assemble it in order.
The most-combined all-in-one
Jacked Up Fitness makes all-in-one home gyms, the Power Rack Pro, Plus, Extreme and Evolution, that pack about as much as possible into one footprint: a full power rack, a Smith machine, a cable-crossover functional trainer with articulating pulley arms, integrated weight stacks or plate loading, and hammer arms. They are positioned aggressively against machines like Force USA, often at a lower price for similar capability.
All that capability means a substantial build. Owners and reviewers are candid that assembly takes a long time, it is a large, multi-box unit with a rack, Smith rails, pulley systems and weight stacks to put together. The good news is the parts go together well, the cables run smoothly once set, and Jacked Up is widely praised for responsive customer support.
So the keys are choosing the right model and configuration for your goals and space, then building it methodically, in the right order, with a second person, and routing the cables carefully. Do that and you get a whole commercial-style gym in one machine.
The build
Long, multi-box. Two people. Work in order.
| Model | Time | People |
|---|---|---|
| Move the boxes inLarge, heavy, multiple boxes. | 30 min | 2 |
| Rack frame + Smith railsKeep bolts loose until square. See below. | 1.5 to 2 hours | 2 |
| Crossover + pulley armsArticulating arms need side width. See below. | 1 to 1.5 hours | 2 |
| Weight stacks + hammer armsPin-select or plate-loaded. | 1 hour | 2 |
| Route cables + attachmentsThread per diagram; test each station. See below. | 1 to 1.5 hours | 1 to 2 |
Set aside the best part of a day with a helper. Confirm your ceiling height and, importantly, the side width for the cable-crossover arms before ordering.
How to build a Jacked Up all-in-one
Pick the right model and configuration first
The range steps up in capability: the Power Rack Pro is the baseline, while models like the Extreme add heavier-gauge steel and upgraded articulating pulley arms, and you can choose pin-selected weight stacks, often dual stacks, or plate-loaded versions. On top of that, attachments like a belt squat, hack squat and leg curl extend it further. So decide what you actually need, how heavy you lift, whether you want pin or plate loading, which attachments, before ordering, since it shapes both the price and the assembly. It is a system you can grow into rather than a fixed machine.
Build it in the right order
The way to keep a machine this configurable straight is to assemble it in sequence: the base and rack frame first, then the Smith rails, then the crossover uprights and articulating pulley arms, then the weight stacks, and finally the hammer arms and attachments. Keep the bolts loose within each section until it is square, then tighten before moving to the next. Following that order, rather than jumping between sub-assemblies, is what keeps everything aligned on a unit with this many parts.
Dial in the Smith and hammer arms
The features that make a Jacked Up distinctive are its counter-balanced Smith machine and its hammer arms, so give them attention as you build. Set the Smith rails so the bar glides freely through its full stroke, and mount the hammer arms so they pivot evenly and identically on both sides. The crossover and Smith cables thread onto their pulleys per the diagram, so work that section unhurried and confirm each function moves through its full range before you add weight. Owners consistently praise how smoothly these run, and that is exactly what careful setup of the arms and Smith buys you.
Measure width as well as height
These machines need space in three dimensions, and one is easy to forget. As well as the footprint and the ceiling height, which must clear the rack and pull-up bar, the cable-crossover arms articulate outward for wide movements like flyes, so you need side clearance for the arms to swing. So measure your ceiling, your floor footprint, and the width you have available, before ordering, to be sure the machine both fits and can be used to its full range in your space.
Lean on their support for the build
One genuine advantage owners consistently mention is Jacked Up’s customer service and communication. On a long, complex build, that is worth using, so if a step is unclear, a part seems missing, or something does not line up, contact them rather than forcing it. They are responsive about guidance and replacement parts. Given the size and value of the machine, it is well worth getting each stage right with their help rather than powering through a mistake on an eight-hundred-pound assembly.
Before you build
Choose your model, pin or plate loading, and attachments for your goals.
Measure your ceiling height, floor footprint, and side width for the crossover arms.
Set aside the best part of a day and line up a second person.
Plan to build in order and keep bolts loose until each section is square.
And have Jacked Up’s support details handy for the long build.
Where an installer helps
Because this is one of the longest, most complex home-gym builds, a rack, Smith machine, cable crossover and weight stacks in one, and doing it in the right order matters.
Because routing all the cables correctly is what makes every station feel smooth, and it is easy to get wrong.
Because handling heavy sub-assemblies and getting a big machine square and stable is a genuine two-person job.
For most buyers the value is a correctly-built, smooth-running all-in-one without losing a day and risking a misaligned assembly, which is exactly what an installer provides.
What an installer does
- Moves the multiple heavy boxes in and unpacks them.
- Builds the rack, Smith and crossover in order, square and tight.
- Fits the weight stacks or plate loading and the hammer arms.
- Routes every cable correctly and tests each station.
- Confirms ceiling, footprint and crossover width, and stability.
- Fits any belt-squat, hack-squat or other attachments.
Get it built by someone who has built one before.
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Questions people ask
How long does assembly take?
A while, be realistic. This is one of the longer home-gym builds because it combines a rack, a Smith machine, a cable crossover and weight stacks in one unit, so plan for the best part of a day with a second person. The parts go together well and the cables run smoothly once set, but there is a lot to it, so work through it in order rather than rushing.
Which model should I get?
It depends on how you train. The Pro is the baseline, while models like the Extreme add heavier steel and upgraded pulley arms, and you can choose pin-selected weight stacks or plate-loaded versions, plus attachments like a belt squat or hack squat. So decide your lifting level, whether you want pin or plate loading, and which attachments before ordering, it is a system you can configure and grow into.
What makes it different from other all-in-ones?
It packs more into one footprint than most, a full power rack, a Smith machine, a cable crossover with articulating arms, and weight stacks, and it comes as a configurable range: the Pro up to the Extreme, pin-selected or plate-loaded, with belt-squat and hack-squat attachments. It is positioned against machines like Force USA, often at a lower price, with universal hammer arms and well-regarded support. The trade-off is a longer, more involved build.
How much space does it need?
Measure in three dimensions before buying. You need the floor footprint, the ceiling height to clear the rack and pull-up bar, and, easy to forget, side width for the cable-crossover arms, which swing outward for wide movements like flyes. Confirming all three ensures the machine both fits and can be used to its full range in your room.
Is it a good alternative to other all-in-ones?
It is positioned that way, combining a power rack, Smith machine and functional trainer in one footprint, often at a lower price than comparable machines, with smooth cables and universal hammer arms. Owners also consistently praise the customer service. The trade-off is a long, involved build, so it suits someone who wants maximum capability in one unit and is prepared for, or will get help with, the assembly.
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