GDLF LAT Pull Down Machine, Low Row Cable Machine for Home Gym

I needed a Machine to work out my Upper and Lower Back and also seconds as a Tricep Machine with the handles I purchased separately So it has a range that works for me but but if you have long spider arms it may bottom out on the upper back pull assembly...I do not use the Chains provided for the Upper Pull Down and use a 125lb "S" Hook to attach and also when I want to change out the Handles to do a Tricep Exercise its easy to just remove from the "S" Hook instead of the Clip and So on...they make stronger "S" hooks but this is fine for me and my weights Lower Pulley Works Great No Bottoming out...Easy to Assemble and also to put weights on and off as I do not use the supplied Clips they are annoying and an extra step for a Quick addition of weights All in all the Quality of the machine is Nice and VERY Sturdy I have NO complaints at all Its just a Nice added Exercise to add to my workout routine for a Cheap price of 160.00! I purchased Rubber Grip Handles for the machine that are so much more Comfortable to use daily I would recommend this to anyone looking for an inexpensive back workout machine I am 5'10" and 175 so this is perfect for my height and reach...Good Luck to all who purchase its worth it!

I’ve had this lat pull machine for a couple of months now doing about 40 total sets per week of varying exercises. The machine is quite sturdy for its small size and seems to function well. I’ve not had more than about 120lbs of weight on it so far for slow controlled movements. I’m 5’10” 195 43 years old and have been lifting since I was 13. I’ve owned various different exercise machines and have worked out at my home gym the last 10 years or so. The cables have held up well and I’ve seen no cracking or tearing as stated in some reviews. After assembly I did spray all moving parts with wd40 silicone as these parts require lubrication. I would recommend lubricating every 2 or 3 months. Unboxing and assembly took a little over two hours. The directions were a little off as one of the hex bolts was mislabeled but was able to figure this out fairly quickly. Also there was no page 8 in the instructions but instead two page 9s. Wasn’t a big problem as we were far enough along in the build to figure out what went where by looking at diagrams on 7 and 9. Was essentially the seat installation and surrounding parts. Everything needed was there with the exception of two washers which was not a problem as I had washers on hand in my garage to complete the build. Also with any areas where multiple parts connect to the frame be sure to insert all screws, washers, and nuts before tightening to make sure everything lines up. Had a small issue but was able to get everything aligned with a few hits of a rubber mallet. Is this the best lat pull machine out there? No. Does it meet the needs of the vast majority of people looking to add an essential piece of equipment to their home gym at a very affordable price? Yes.

This is a decent consumer-grade product for the price paid. I chose it because I have a low ceiling and this has a lower height that would fit in the space. Pros: - Fairly easy to assemble, and works well once assembled. Has a fairly compact footprint and profile so it fits well into a smaller space. - I don't use a ton of weight on it (~100lbs or so) but at those weights it's stable and operates smoothly. Cons: - The box arrived full of little metal shavings, presumably leftover from the holes drilled in the metal components. One of the large metal pieces which was hollow was also full of shavings. Made a small mess when I was opening the box before I realized what was happening, and then I had to spend a bunch of time trying to get all the shavings out of the pieces and dispose of them. - My package was missing a few screws. Not a big deal: I contacted the seller and they shipped out replacements, although I had to wait a few days longer for them to arrive before I could assemble and start using. - The seat placement is a little too far forward - I have to sit and then lean back slightly to be able to do pulldowns in front of my head. A longer seat or a seat placement that was a little further back would have helped. The first two cons were mild annoyances during initial arrival/setup and then were non-issues once resolved. The seat placement I've just gotten used to over time and hasn't been a big problem. While there is some room for improvement in the design, overall I'm happy with the purchase.

Ordered this Jan 1st 2024 and it's been fantastic for the price and build in my home gym. I'm 6'2" and have a basement with a low ceiling height so finding a lat pulldown was difficult. This fit the bill and works great. Anything up to 250lb and it's pretty dang solid. Anything past that and you'll feel it bend a little and the cable stretch a tad. It's never broke and the cable has never snapped. It's been put though the ringer the past two years and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a starter lat pull down and row machine that will last.

Easy to put together, sturdy. My only gripe, not good for face pulls but other than that I’m really happy with the purchase!

I researched the heck out of the product vendors and their products for this Lat Pull Down Machine, and this one has to be among the best. First, I am 6'1" and as such I want to have a full range of motion when I do lat pull downs. This machine with the adjustable seat, and knee stop does the trick. Using the chain at the top is optional. If you are 6 foot or over, you will be able to get a full range of motion by not using the chain. The bar can connect direct to the safety hook which is attached to the upper cable. There is still an inch of two of give at the top to allow the bar to fit in the bracket holder at the top when not in use. This is one machine in which every station and exercise works as it should with no awkward movements. The Row station is also excellent allowing for a full range of motion too. The Lat machine allows for the use of either weight plates with the 1" diameter bar holes or the 2" diameter bar holes for Olympic weights. The machine came boxed with the individual parts wrapped and identified as well as the bolts, washers and nuts. It came with a printed instruction manual with diagrams and step by step instructions. I assembled it by myself and it took me about 4 hours to assemble it using their provided tools and my own socket set. (If you have one, an adjustable wrench or socket set will speed assembly). The cables required a lot of focus and studying the drawings to understand how to assemble them. In the case of the cables, it would have been helpful had the diagrams been larger and had there been some close up shots. The cables were a bit of a pain to run and assemble with just one set of hands but I got through it with some patience. All the parts are heavy duty steel, and the fit and finish is exceptional with strong, solid and smooth weld beads. Very impressive. The shipping along with the packing was exceptional. No dings, no scratches, no chipped paint or bent metal. All parts were perfect in fit and finish. The product arrived ahead of schedule by days. Very impressive. As far as working out with the machine, it has worked extremely well with me being able to employ full range of motion on every exercise. The cables glide effortlessly with no noise through the pulleys with little to no friction and do NOT jump off the wheel tracks. When adding weights especially if you are using weight plates with the 1" holes, you may find it helpful to add a weight barbell collar on each bar pushed to the inside. Doing this will give the weight plates, especially the 45 pound plates a little extra clearance from the cables on the upper range of motion. Also, as other reviewers have stated the machine has a small foot print and I was able to easily place it between my leg press machine and Seated Dip Machine with no problem. Obviously, you can do a large variety exercises with this machine from wide to narrow grip lat pulldowns, as well as overhanded and underhanded, behind the neck and front presses, as well as Triceps Press Downs too. With the Row Station, you can do various rowing variations using the short bar or the lat bar, overhanded and underhanded. You can also do standing cables curls or standing reverse curls. (I have worked out at a lot of gyms too and this lat pull down machine works as well as any Lat Pull Down Machine in any commercial gym). The weight capacity for this machine is 500 pounds--250 per side. All and all, an exceptional machine at an incredible price. A++

Package arrived early and in great condition from FedEx. Pretty awesome Lat Pulldown for the price point. All the parts and instructions were in the box. Great addition to my gym build.

I had this less than two months and one of the cables frayed to the point that the entire unit was inoperable. When I sent a text to Amazon, I got an AI response saying a frayed cable was a very common complaint. However, when I contacted the seller, I got a very satisfactory response and a ne cable immediately. I think the problem is that the bottom unit looks like it can be used for bicep curls, but in reality it is not designed for that. The restraining ball on the end of the cable hits the seat and gets dislodged, then frays the cable. A great product if the user does not use it for bicep curls.

First of all very sturdy machine and looks great. Instructions are ok and pretty good. Doesn’t take too long to set up with the correct tools. Had 2 missing parts both of the cables were missing. Had to order both cables separate.

Box arrived damaged. Missing essential pieces making item unusable.