Fantastic Addition to my home gym, I was on the fence for 6 months not sure that I wanted to spend the money for the Centr 3 and I am so happy that I did.
This is a great machine! It's solid and high quality, and it has enough exercise options to let me mix it up. Doing the same 5 or 6 lifts every time gets old, and it's not ideal for training. The Centr 3 allows me to hit each muscle group in multiple ways so my workouts don't stagnate. The Smith bar is my favorite aspect of the machine. I suffered some spinal injuries several years ago, and that has really limited my ability to keep fit and mobile. In particular, squats were out of the question. My legs still have some good strength, but I have nerve damage that compromises my ability to stabilize the lift. With the Centr 3, I can rely on the mechanical stability of the Smith bar, allowing me to start reversing the muscle loss from years of "taking it easy." I know I'll never be as strong as I was before my injuries, but with Centr in my corner, I'll be a heck of a lot closer!
The assembly of the machine was straight forward. This is a solid machine with a lot of options. The pully systems operate very smoothly and quietly. I would rate 5 stars, but the integrated smith bar is a little clunky to operate. Overall, this is a very solid machine with options to work from the at-home workout enthusiasts.