Functional Trainers

Functional Trainers

The Swiss Army Knife of home gym equipment, a Functional Trainer is the ultimate apparatus for getting a convenient and comprehensive full-body workout. Often referred to as cable crossover gyms, or cable pulley machines, Functional Trainers allow you to perform an infinite variety of exercises, regardless of your fitness level. If you can imagine it, you can do it with a Functional Trainer.

Few machines match the versatility of a cable-based Functional Trainer, and they are beneficial whether you are training for power, hypertrophy, or endurance. Whatever your fitness goal, adding a quality Functional Trainer to your home gym can help you achieve it.

Incorporating the function of a Lat Machine, Squat/Power Rack, and so much more, we are confident that once you try a MAXUM Functional Trainer, you’ll agree with us that they are simply the best in Canada!

Frequently Asked Questions

The Functional Trainer facilitates a wide range of exercises including:

  • Lat pulldowns
  • Flies
  • Overhead tricep extensions
  • Lateral raises
  • Deadlifts
  • Low rows
  • Pullups
  • Dips
  • Twists
  • Cable squats
  • Bicep curls

The most important equipment needed to make the most of a Functional Trainer are weight plates, barbells, and rubber gym flooring. Additionally, you can optimize your Functional Trainer workouts and unlock new exercises and variants of exercises with an adjustable weight bench.

With the purchase of any MAXUM Functional Trainer you will receive up to 20% off these highly-complementary pieces of home gym equipment, and on all purchases over $500 we offer free Canada-wide shipping!

Absolutely! You can always contact MAXUM directly if you have additional questions you would like answered about our Functional Trainers, or any other equipment we offer.

We pride ourselves in our customer care and experience throughout the purchase process and beyond. Your satisfaction is our number one priority.

The Functional Trainer X2 and SX2 are built with 3X3 11-gauge steel. All others use 12-gauge steel. Uprights are different dimensions.

The Functional Trainer includes dual 220 lb, fully enclosed weight stacks, offering a total of 400 pounds in weight capacity. These are adjustable in 11 lb increments to ensure you have the right weight for your workout. For those who need a little extra, the included weight-plate horns allow you to add weight to customize your workout.

For each machine, weight capacity is available in the specifications section.

The Functional Trainer engages your entire body, promoting strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, and mobility. The workouts mimic everyday life, engaging multiple muscles at once. Functional training also strengthens and conditions your body for real-world movements, and provides the flexibility to change your workout routine, keeping you motivated and helping you reach your goals.

The Functional Trainer is great for general fitness, rehabilitation, and even athletic performance. It offers:

  • Versatility: Perform various exercises targeting different muscle groups. The cable system and pulleys offer flexibility to pull, push, squat, lunge, twist, and more on one machine.
  • Real-Life Movements: Mimic everyday movements, such as squatting to pick something off the floor or reaching to grab something off a shelf. The Functional Trainer can help improve your balance, coordination, and agility.
  • Low Impact: Get the workout without the pain. Many Functional Trainer exercises are low-impact, placing less stress on your joints.
  • Scalability: Easily adjust the exercises' weight, resistance, and difficulty to match your fitness level.
  • Minimal Footprint: Save space in your home gym with a relatively compact Functional Trainer.
  • Safety: Stay safe while working out. The Functional Trainer’s cable system allows for controlled movements, while the weight stackers eliminate the risk of dropping weights.

MAXUM Fitness offers both squat rack and power rack Functional Trainers.

The weight ratio refers to the relationship between the amount of weight on the stack and the amount of resistance you actually feel when performing an exercise. The pulley system determines the weight ratio.

Your ideal weight ratio will depend on your fitness goals and the exercises you want to perform.

For strength training, a 1:1 ratio is typically best. But, if your focus is improving your movement patterns, a 2:1 ratio or higher is more suitable.

Yes, as with any workout, it’s important to use the equipment with care. To avoid unnecessary risk, read the product manual and follow instructions for safe use. Bring a spotter in if necessary.