This is a very high quality piece of equipment. However I have been unable to find any documentation that describes how to use the equipment. I contacted for help and they told me to look on the website but did not give a specific link to read. Maybe I'm just too dumb and they figure its common sense.

These cable driven lifts are the very thing I bought the Centr 3 for. With constant tension through the whole movement start to finish in the way that lifting free weights does not do.The functional trainer also gives you strength and development in movements that you cannot replicate with free weights. For example my daughter used to attempt to strengthen her punch throwing movements by holding a dumbbell throughout the movement. The problem is that the added strengthening from that exercise is for the lift and carry of the extra weight off the floor not the thrown punch. But with the pulleys you can do strengthen all the muscles involved through the entire movement with a handle on a weight stack.While the Smith bar has its place to do barbell exercises such as with a deadlift or bench press I can find all those needs met with the two separate handles after all and I might have bought the Centr 2 and done without it if given a do-over. It might grow on me over time as I yet appreciate what it has to offer.

Strong sturdy and sleek design with great attachments.

If you’ve been torn between getting a Functional Trainer VS a Smith Machine look no further. This unit has it all! It’s legitimately the best of both worlds!

I’ve been saving up for a fitness center like this for some time. I knew I wanted a Smith machine and two pulleys but couldn't find the right one. Thank god for the Centr 3. The fact I don't have to take plates on and off for the Smith machine makes it worth it but being able to attach the curl bar to the weight stacks is next level. Surprisingly I'm also digging the mobile app. There were several solid workouts for this machine that I hadn't even thought of. Very nice!