The 12 Best Functional Trainers for Your Home Gym (2025)

The REP Fitness Arcadia is our pick for the best overall functional trainer, as it is a high-quality cable machine with a pretty compact footprint. GGR founder Coop Mitchell had a few callouts on his review of the REP FT-5000 Functional Trainer, and REP Fitness improved on each of his criticisms—and then some.

Being the first functional trainer that REP has designed in-house, a lot of innovations that we’ve seen in the REP Ares 2.0 and Athena have been applied to the Arcadia. One of the biggest things is the improvement on the D-handle attachments, which are now made with, as Coop says, “knurled goodness.” Along with a built-in peg board for storage, multi-grip pull-up bar, band pegs, and access to REP’s quality attachment ecosystem, the Arcadia gets a 5 out of 5 for its accessories.

While you shouldn’t expect any full-size functional trainer with selectorized weight stacks to be portable, the Arcadia is one of the more compact machines we’ve seen, with a width just over 55 inches and a height around 80 inches. Coop gives it a 4.5-out-of-5 rating for its footprint.

The stainless steel uprights are 42 inches apart and feature 32 different cable positions with swivel pulleys on the trolleys and laser-cut numbers. While some may love the compact width of the Arcadia, people who prefer a wider cable machine for chest flyes may need a larger trainer than this.

With welded, pre-assembled uprights, aluminum pulleys, durable cables, and a solid frame, the REP Arcadia earns a 4.5 out of 5 for its durability and construction. Coop adds, “This is easily one of the smoothest functional trainers I’ve ever used.”

While the $2,200 price tag is a big chunk of change for most, it’ll be worth it for those looking for a high-quality piece of compact yet versatile gym equipment for their home gym. Check out our REP Arcadia review for more information on this compact, functional trainer.

Folks looking for a beefier, wider functional trainer might want to consider the larger—but more expensive—brother to the Arcadia, the REP Arcadia MAX Functional Trainer.

The Titan Fitness Functional Trainer dominates this category because it comes with seven different attachments, more than 1,000 adjustment positions, and a multi-grip pull-up bar for a great price (around $2,500). Plus, at 64 inches wide, it’s more compact than other models, so it can fit in more home gyms, bringing a commercial experience with a smaller footprint. At this price point, the Titan Functional Trainer is a great deal and earns 4 out of 5 for the value.

Cooper Mitchell, founder of Garage Gym Reviews and a home gym equipment expert, has used the Titan functional trainer for many years. “I personally think the Titan Fitness Functional Trainer is a great value for those looking to add a compact and high-quality functional trainer to their home gym,” he says in our Titan Fitness Functional Trainer review. “While there are more affordable options out there, I think paying the extra money is worth it for a more high-quality machine.”

It’s still an affordable trainer that comes with durable aluminum pulleys, dual 100-pound weight stacks with a 2:1 ratio (so 10 pounds really feels like 5), and a powder-coated frame. Coop rated the cable’s smoothness a 4 out of 5, saying they required some slight lubing. “It was a very smooth experience after that,” he says. “I like that they used something durable instead of a material that wears down faster over time, like plastic.”

Titan, however, only comes with a one-year warranty, whereas most functional trainers have a lifetime warranty on the frame (and shorter ones for other parts).

The Titan Fitness Functional Trainer is also a bit more compact and lightweight than REP’s, and despite the fact that it’s under 700 pounds, it’s still stable in use and doesn’t have to be bolted into the ground. There is some shaking or wobbling at heavier weights, so Coop rates the overall stability a 3.5 out of 5. Still, the shaking is nothing to be concerned about (we’ve just had more stable machines tested).

Coop mentions that taller people may struggle with pull-ups due to the 82-inch height. “I wish Titan had a taller option, but this also allows it to be used in home gyms with shorter ceilings.”

If you’re looking to spend less, we suggest the B.o.S Functional Trainer for the ultimate value purchase.

The Bells of Steel Functional Trainer costs under $2,000 but has some of the same features found on much more expensive models. Before we even go over the many great things this machine has to offer, we should note that it’s incredibly rare to find a well-built functional trainer for under $2,000—and we’re usually wary of any such machine that costs that little.

Bells of Steel, however, has reliable construction and a 4.9 average customer review rating to allay our concerns. Alright, now onto the machine.

You get dual 160-pound weight stacks with a 2:1 pulley ratio, which means that 160 pounds is actually 80 pounds of force, which is still enough for most home gym owners to get some heavy resistance on isolation movements. The aluminum pulleys are what’s used on most home gym functional trainers to provide a smooth pull each time.

As a bonus, you get hooks for easy attachment storage and a sleek-looking black powder coat.

Our one knock against it is that it uses 14-gauge steel, which is thinner than what’s found on most other functional trainers (the bigger the number, the thinner the steel) but this is one of the ways that Bells of Steel is able to keep costs down and offer budget home gym equipment. Just make sure you take extra care of this functional trainer.

If you have some flexibility in your budget, we suggest the REP Fitness FT-5000 for better quality cables and overall durability.

The Force USA G3 is both a functional trainer and a Smith machine, making it a great choice for those who want plenty of versatility in their home gym setup. Because it’s plate-loaded and doesn’t need to be shipped with its own weight stacks, it’s also more affordable and only costs $1,999, earning 5 out of 5 stars for the value.

Both GGR founder Cooper “Coop” Mitchell and Lindsay Scheele, CPT, CNC, tested this functional trainer and were very impressed.

“The G3 is the most interesting piece of equipment made by Force USA because the value it brings is the highest,” Coop adds. “There’s a lot that you get with this rack that a lot of similar racks don’t even have.”

With both cables and a Smith machine, this trainer allows you to perform a wide variety of exercises and earns 4.5 out of 5 for versatility. You can also purchase additional add-ons, like jammer arms or dip handles, to unlock even more exercises.

One small callout is the knurling on the Smith machine, which is decent but not great.

“You have a center knurl and an edge knurl. If you’re used to nice power bars, you probably won’t like the knurling on this bar,” Coop explains. “It’s just not very good. I really wish they would spend more time on this.”

You’ll also need to have your own weight plates, which is an additional cost if you don’t already have some.

It’s also made of 2″ x 2″ 11-gauge steel, but many other companies make accessories and rack attachments designed to fit 3″ x 3″ uprights. You can choose plenty from Force USA, but this does limit you a bit, which is why we give this 3.5 out of 5 stars for accessory compatibility.

That said, this machine offers plenty of versatility, and for home gym owners who don’t want to take up space with both a Smith machine and a functional trainer, this is an excellent option, especially for the price.

For more, read our full Force USA G3 Review.

If you want something a bit more compact, we recommend the REP Arcadia Functional Trainer.

If you’re looking for an all-in-one unit that can serve as both a functional trainer and a half rack, look no further than the Fringe Sport Dane 2.0. The original Dane was one of our favorite budget trainers, and the newly upgraded Dane 2.0 is a worthy addition to any home gym.

The Dane 2.0 features 3″ x 3″ stainless steel, laser-cut uprights, which feature 1″ holes, for an additional cost. You’ll spend about $200 more, but as Coop points out, the stainless steel results in a smoother glide for the pulley, and only the uprights are stainless, so we think it’s well worth the additional $200.

“This isn’t the best trolley system in the world,” Coop says. “But because of the stainless steel uprights, it moves so fluid and smooth. You won’t have to worry about scarring and marring on the rack.”

The rack also features upgraded aluminum pulleys, and overall, this earns 4.5 out of 5 for construction and durability.

Besides the aluminum, the new Dane 2.0 also has better cable travel and uses a 1:1 ratio. This means if the weight stack says 160 pounds, you’re going to feel like you’re moving 160 pounds. The newly extended cables now provide 6 feet of travel from the rack, allowing you to perform a wider variety of movements. When combined with the built-in half rack for your barbell work, the Dane 2.0 easily earns 5 out of 5 for versatility.

At $2,999, this rack isn’t cheap, but considering the quality and versatility, we give this 4 out of 5 for value.

To learn more and see this rack in action, you can watch Coop’s video review below.

If you don’t need the half rack and want to save some money, we recommend the REP Arcadia Functional Trainer.

Just about every functional trainer can be described as “versatile,” but only one truly personifies that term: The Major Fitness All-in-One Home Gym. It’s more affordable than other combination machines and will probably be the last piece of strength training equipment you’ll ever have to buy since it combines a power rack, a plate-loaded pulley system, multi-grip pull-up bar, and landmine attachment. You’ll also get band pegs and the opportunity to add even more attachments if desired.

Not sold on it yet? The entire rig has 13 different attachments, 31 adjustment points, and comes with J-hooks and spotter arms. Those last two attachments are critical for those who like to workout on their own, but one of the benefits of the all-in-one home gym is that it’s large enough for multiple people to use at once. You could have someone doing low rows while another person hits a few pull-ups, and a third person performing landmine rows with more than enough room for everyone.

A 1,000-pound weight capacity (800 pounds on the spotter arms) is similar to what high-quality squat racks offer, though at a much higher price than this trainer. Taller people may struggle to perform pull-ups with a full range of motion, though there are still dozens of full-body exercises to choose from with this piece of equipment.

It’s also much more compact than other trainers, combination machines, and functional trainers. That, combined with the fact that it saves you from having to buy other equipment, makes it a no-brainer for people with limited space.

This functional trainer is also very affordable for how much it includes. It’s not the highest-quality rack, but it’ll get the job done for home gym owners who can take care of their equipment. Cooper “Coop” Mitchell said, “This was built to hit a price point, and they’ve done that. A few things aren’t emphasized as much, but this will work fine for most home gym owners.”

If you’re not concerned about space, the Gronk Fitness Functional Trainer is a bit bigger and offers tons of attachments.

When in use, the Torque F9 Fold-Away Strength Trainer tucks into a 3-foot-by-3-foot corner while still giving you up to 94 inches of cable travel. There are functional trainers much larger than that without nearly that much range. 

But the beauty of this trainer is its ability to be folded to an even more compact footprint, which is not only great for those looking to save on space but also for anyone with small children who may want to play with sharp and heavy objects. Simply fold the doors, and your little ones won’t be able to access any part of this machine (until they get old enough to figure out how it works). 

“The folding feature is definitely the most notable element on this machine,” says GGR Founder and OG Product Tester Coop Mitchell. “It’s great for anyone who doesn’t want a functional trainer on display all the time.” He rates the footprint a perfect 5 out of 5 for its folding capabilities.

It comes with multiple accessories, earning a 4.5 out of 5 in this category, as well as an optional stow-away bench and pulleys with a 2:1 ratio. You can pick from a 150-pound, 200-pound, or 225-pound dual-weight stack, but Coop warns, “Make sure to purchase the weight you’ll want long term because I’m not seeing a way to buy an add-on kit for the weight stacks later on.”

With so many accessories and weight choices, this earns 4 out of 5 stars for versatility.

Just know that you’ll be sweating as much, if not more, assembling this thing as you will working out with it. Several reviewers claim the instructions are not very helpful, and that it took several hours until it was installed. 

If you already have a squat rack, another great option is the Torque Relentless Rope Trainer.  While it may not be as versatile as some of our other options, it fits on most racks and gives you a full-body workout that doubles as your cardio session. 

Read our Torque F9 Functional Trainer review for more.

If you like a compact option, but don’t need the foldability, check out the Major Fitness All-in-One Home Gym.

To address the elephant in the room, yes, the Beyond Power Voltra I is an expensive piece of equipment, but you’re essentially getting a functional trainer and a personal trainer in one. This portable cable machine produces up to 200 pounds of resistance, can be used with multiple attachments, and has a smartphone app that tracks your sets and reps so you can track your progress in real-time.

Cooper Mitchell, home gym equipment expert and founder of Garage Gym Reviews, adds that the unit is very durable, awarding it a 5 out of 5 in that category. “The design and engineering on this are top notch,” he says. “The cable that comes with it is very sturdy, too. This is a synthetic cable that claims to be stronger than steel.”

In other words, it’s money well spent — at least we think it is. Coop says the cables feel as smooth as a commercial functional trainer no matter what type of movement he does, earning a 5 out of 5 for its performance. “There are a few movements that you have to be creative to do,” he adds, specifically mentioning bench presses and leg extensions. You can see him demonstrate those moves in our Voltra I video review.

Plus, the machine comes with three lifting modes: weight training, resistance band, and dampering. With weight training, you can change the weight on the eccentric and concentric parts of the movement. “There is a chain mode that gets heaviest at the top of the lockout of the rep similar to how using chains on a barbell would be,” Coop adds.

Coop says the resistance mode feels like an actual resistance band, and that the dampering mode is great for people who want to work on their explosiveness. “Think of a parachute on your body,” he explains. “The harder and amount of force you put against it, the heavier the resistance will be.”

For resistance, the Beyond Power Voltra earns 4 out of 5 stars.

While we wish the 12-month warranty was a bit longer, the Beyond Power Voltra attaches to your squat rack post, or to a separately sold travel mat, so it can also open your home gym to other equipment that you might not have had room for.

Our only other callout is the cost, as this unit costs over $2,000, and that’s before you buy one of the mandatory mounts. That’s reasonable for the technology, but we wish it had a better warranty for this cost, and we only give it 3 out of 5 stars for the value.

For more, read our in-depth Beyond Power Voltra review.

If you’re not convinced about this type of new tech, REP Fitness Athena or REP Fitness Ares could be a better option as they are both functional trainer add-ons to compatible power racks.

Functional trainers are often marketed as personal trainers you can keep in your home gym because of their versatility and ease of use. The Tonal 2 smart home gym takes that concept and kicks it up a notch by adapting to your strength levels as you do certain exercises. 

For example, if you’re doing a lat pulldown, the machine’s artificial intelligence (AI) can determine how much force you’re applying and adjust the resistance to that exact level. This way you’re always lifting Goldilocks weight—not too light, not too heavy, but just the right amount of tension to build muscle without injuring yourself. 

With a max resistance of 250 pounds (upgraded from the original Tonal’s 200-pound capacity), it’s sure to provide plenty of challenge for most users, earning it a 4.25 out of 5 for resistance.

The Tonal machine is a perfect fit for those who are curious about AI strength training equipment, anyone who lives in apartments or small spaces (you need 7 feet of space around the machine), or those who just want a machine capable of providing a full-body workout. It scores 4.75 out of 5 for its footprint.

“It takes the guesswork out of fitness. Tonal has programs for you to follow, sets your workout cadence, selects the weight, and tracks your reps for you,” says GGR Founder and OG Product Tester Coop Mitchell. “All you have to do is touch a button and do the work.”

One group of people it’s not for, however, are those on a budget. The machine itself costs $4,295, and that doesn’t include the optional but highly recommended accessory package for an additional $495.

You’ll also have to pay for a membership for at least a year, so this machine isn’t cheap and earns 3.5 out of 5 for the value.

Compared to the original Tonal, the max weight has been upgraded to 250 pounds, there’s an added Aero feature for HIIT classes, and there are a few modern design upgrades. It’s significantly more expensive, but if you have the budget for it, this is a great machine.

Want something more simple and less tech-heavy? Try the X3 Bar.

Functional trainers aren’t known to have a versatile range of attachments, although now and then, a machine happens to innovate and shine. Our pick for the best functional trainer for attachments is the Gronk Fitness Functional Trainer. 

Already a solid functional trainer with smooth cable travel—especially at its price point—the Gronk Functional Trainer has a few optional attachments that are definitely worth a look. The most unique attachment is a half rack kit, which has attachable J-cups and spotter arms that convert the functional trainer to a squat rack. With these unique attachments, we rate the accessories a 4.5 out of 5.

GGR founder and fitness equipment guru Coop Mitchell tried out the Gronk Fitness Functional Trainer, and while he prefers a power rack with a cable pulley system as the ideal combo, he says, “This can be a great compact option for someone that doesn’t have the floor space for a dedicated power rack.” Depending on your gym setup, it could also be a boon to have a second place to rack a barbell during your training session.

Additionally, the functional trainer has optional low row and lat pulldown seat attachments, which add even more functionality to an already versatile machine, earning it a 5 out of 5 for its versatility. One warning that Coop gives is that the lat pulldown setup probably won’t have enough height to get a full range of motion for most athletes.

Another callout is the construction quality, which only earned 4 out of 5 stars. Coop said, “I still think the welds will hold up fine, and the trainer can last for a long time. But I would say the welds are just a little sloppy.”

Still, at $2,399 with free shipping, we give this functional trainer 4.5 out of 5 stars for value, as it provides higher-end components and aluminum pulleys at a competitive price. You can see more in our Gronk Fitness Functional Trainer review.

Although this machine can be outfitted with J-cups and spotter arms, we suggest going with the Major Fitness All-in-One Home Gym if you want a squat rack with a functional trainer built in.

If you’re someone who’s on-the-go a lot, or lives in an apartment, you may think that a functional trainer is out of the question for you. Not so, and the X3 Bar is proof of that. This machine weighs less than 20 pounds and packs up to 600 pounds of resistance, earning it an astounding 4.5 out of 5 for its footprint and portability.

There are three components to the setup: the bands, the bar, and the footplate. The last one is used as an anchoring point for movements like deadlifts and biceps curls. Why combine the bands and the bar? For one, resistance bands offer something called variable resistance — they weigh about 20 pounds at the start of the lift and get heavier as they move away from you. The bar makes it easier for you to create more force than with bands alone, thereby increasing your workout intensity.

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The bar itself is like a mini Olympic barbell, with good knurling and bearings for smooth movements every time. “It’s actually thicker than a power bar,” says Cooper Mitchell, founder of Garage Gym Reviews and a home gym equipment expert. “It’s got some girth to it, which I don’t mind on deadlifts. There’s no bending this thing, it’s extremely stiff.” It’s a simple construction, but with a solid build, Coop rates it a 4 out of 5 for construction and durability.

You can also get access to the X3 app, which will track your progress not just in terms of reps and sets but also measure how much force you’re creating with each lift. Coop and Brittany Combs, GGR’s social media manager and a busy mother, say they enjoyed the workouts and have both used it while on the go.

While this bar is significantly cheaper than most of the functional trainers on our list, it’s still pretty expensive, considering it’s essentially a bar that attaches to resistance bands and a floor mount, and we give it 3 out of 5 stars for the value.

Read our X3 Bar review for our full thoughts.

Want resistance bands without extra X3 features? Try Living.Fit Resistance Bands or Rogue Monster Bands.

The XMark Functional Trainer would be higher on our list, were it not for its $2,900 price tag. But if you have the budget for it, or you’re just someone who refuses to shop anywhere besides Amazon, it’s a great option. 

The adjustable cable pulley system starts at 12 inches and goes up to 78 inches in height, allowing people of multiple height levels to use it. 

“The polypropylene and fiberglass blend make for fairly smooth travel,” says Caine Wilkes, an Olympic weightlifter who competed for Team USA in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. “Not as smooth as most aluminum pulleys, but still a nice feel.” He rates the pulleys and stability a 4.5 out of 5.

The accessory bundle includes a triceps rope, triceps pressdown bar, a multi-grip revolving curl bar, and two single-grip handles, in addition to the two short handles that come with it. Not many functional trainers offer that many attachments without having you pay extra. If that’s not enough versatility for you, it also comes with a split grip pull-up bar and 19 adjustment points.  

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Lastly, it’s made with 11-gauge, 2-inch-by-3-inch steel, so it’s built like a tank. Caine was able to hang from the pull-up bar and said there was no give or wobbling (and he competes in the +109 KG weight class). He scored it a 4 out of 5 on durability.

The dual weight stacks go up to 200 pounds with a 2:1 pulley ratio (meaning 40 pounds is really 20 pounds of force). “Still plenty of weight for most cable movements, although you may be limited to the weight for heavy rows or pulldowns,” Caine notes. (If you’re worried the weight may not be enough, consider XMark’s updated functional trainer, with 230-pound stacks…but also a nearly $500 increase in cost.)

Price aside, the only other major red flag about this trainer is the assembly process. We spotted several reviews stating customers had to make frequent trips to the hardware store to replace low-quality bolts and screws, or that certain parts were missing in their order. We give this 3 out of 5 for the delivery and assembly process.

If you’d rather not buy such a bulky piece of equipment from Amazon, we suggest going with the Titan Fitness Functional Trainer. It’s a super similar machine and Titan offers free shipping.