While I love a traditional barbell, this machine is really groovy with the built in smith. Instead of plates (which I have dropped on my toe at the gym before :-/ ) the smith bar uses the weights of the functional. Really cool, I haven’t seen this before. Well made, sturdy, clean modern design. I’m a fan.
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.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Centr
Customer Rating
5
Centr 3 lover
on August 10, 2023
Posted by: Mary
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I stopped going to the gym because I found my favorite piece of equipment. Centr 3 has really changed my lifestyle and has helped me stay fit during my pregnancy.
Written by a customer while visiting Centr
Customer Rating
5
Amazingly Good!
on August 11, 2023
Posted by: Ohhchellybean
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] 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 would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Centr
Customer Rating
5
Game changer in every way
on November 10, 2024
Posted by: CheckYourKnots
from Wild, Wild West!
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I hated the thought of going to a gym. When I did I would walk around the equipment feeling self conscious and confused of what is a “good” workout routine. Usually findings finding a treadmill and only do cardio.
The home gym changed my back, glutes, quads, shoulders, and arms!! With the Centr app it guides me through actual workouts, I can track my progress in the app. Most importantly I can see and feel the results!
The SF3 and the dumbbells with rack have been awesome. Now when I travel I can visit a gym with the Centr app as a guide keeping me consistent. My body craves working out now!!! Absolutely love it!!! (My wife loves the results too!)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Centr
Customer Rating
3
No operational manual
on February 22, 2024
Posted by: Newbie
from Knoxville, TN
Gender:Male
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.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Centr
Customer Rating
5
Flexibility in Training While Providing Safety
on November 12, 2024
Posted by: Hippy_Farmer
from Central Pennsylvania
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've owned the Centr 3 for almost a year and it has completely met my expectations! The fact that it includes the attributes of a Smith Machine means I can safely squat, bench and complete other exercises where being unable to finish the exercise might compromise my safety. It also provides so many options/variations for lifts that it doesn't lend itself to that workout "killer" of falling into the same routine.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Centr
Customer Rating
4
Feeling great
on August 10, 2023
Posted by: Chelo
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I enjoyed this unit especially the weight multiplier function with the smith bar. Allows you to do simple exercises and more challenging ones.