Building a home or garage gym always comes down to one major tradeoff: space vs. versatility.
If you want a machine that delivers full-body cable training without taking over your entire room, the Body-Solid GFT100 Functional Trainer is designed to solve that exact problem.
Here is everything you need to know about how the Body-Solid GFT100 builds, performs, and handles daily workouts.
What makes the GFT100 frame and footprint suitable for small spaces?
The GFT100 is constructed with heavy-duty 11-gauge 2” x 3” steel and finished with a durable black powder coat to handle high-volume training. What sets it apart is its space-saving design—it maximizes every inch of floor space, giving you high-end cable functionality without forcing you to sacrifice room for squat racks, barbells, or cardio equipment.
How do the weight stacks and cable resistance work on the GFT100?
Out of the box, the GFT100 features dual 160 lb. weight stacks, but it offers clear pathways for strength progression as your training demands grow:
- Upgradable Stacks: Easily expandable to dual 210 lb. or dual 310 lb. weight stacks.
- 2:1 Resistance Ratio: Delivers exceptionally smooth cable travel, smaller incremental weight adjustments, and an extended range of motion—perfect for explosive movements and finer isolateral work.
- Optional Stack Shrouds: Available as an add-on to provide a sleek aesthetic and an extra layer of safety around moving plates.
What exercises can you perform on the GFT100?
Thanks to dual fully adjustable swiveling pulleys, you get total freedom of movement across any plane or angle. The dual weight-stack architecture ensures balanced, isolateral resistance across a wide variety of movements:
- Upper Body: Flys, presses, rows, shrugs, curls, extensions, and press-downs.
- Lower Body & Core: Cable squats, lunges, pull-throughs, and standing or kneeling crunches.
- Bodyweight Movements: An integrated multi-grip chinning bar allows for pull-ups, chin-ups, and hanging leg raises.
Tip: Pairing the unit with an adjustable utility bench or stability ball expands your exercise setup even further.
What accessories come included with the GFT100?
Every Body-Solid GFT100 Functional Trainer ships ready to use with a complete starter suite of attachments:
- Aluminum stirrup handles
- Triceps rope
- Chin & dip belt
- Double swivel bar
- Dedicated Accessory Rack: An integrated holder that keeps your handles off the floor and your workout space clean.
Quick Specifications Overview
| Feature | Specification |
| Frame | 11-gauge, 2” x 3” steel construction |
| Finish | Black powder coat |
| Weight Stacks | Standard 2x 160 lbs. (Upgradable to 2x 210 lbs. or 2x 310 lbs.) |
| Cable Ratio | 2:1 resistance ratio |
| Pulleys | Dual fully adjustable, swiveling pulleys |
| Pull-Up Station | Integrated multi-grip chinning bar |
| Included Accessories | Stirrup handles, triceps rope, chin/dip belt, double swivel bar, storage rack |
What are actual owners saying about the GFT100?
“Body Solid makes top-notch equipment that is Commercial Quality for your home gym!”
“Put together 90% myself. Recommend assistance with loading plates if you get the 310 LB Stacks. Great piece of equipment! I have the same Smith Machine I bought 25 years ago and still going strong!”
— Jason C.
“Should have bought it sooner.”
“This piece is top notch. I wish I would have bought it sooner. It is replacing bars and dumbbells. So much easier to train, and get through my sessions quicker.”
— Russell M.
“Better than I expected.”
“I was concerned about bench presses, but with the bar and the right height level, I can lift my max weight without fear of injury.”
— Geoff O.
Body-Solid GFT100 Functional Trainer Wrap-Up
Whether you want to streamline your home workout setup, transition away from free weights, or add a versatile cable system to a facility, the Body-Solid GFT100 Functional Trainer delivers the strength, flexibility, and space efficiency needed to elevate any workout area.
