PS-245 Functional Trainer

Tuff Stuff Functional Trainer as I remember this was a high quality piece of equipment. I used this in a hotel gym many years ago and it had a smooth operation.

This is the same model Functional Trainer used by Athlean-X and Strict Vision Athletics on YouTube - WWE Wrestler Seamus has the later, PPMS-245 model. In the Summer of 2018, after 1-2 months talking to the Seller and an 8 hr drive, I obtained a used PS-245. I knew beforehand that it was configured with 2x200lb stacks and a "rehab-friendly" 4:1 ratio, so I ordered a 2:1 cable kit from Tuff Stuff once I got it home - this 2:1 kit changed its max resistance from 50lbs to 100lbs per arm. The Tuff Stuff PS-245 is a commercial grade machine with arms that can be adjusted in 2 planes (i.e. up/down, left/right). Its cable smoothness has really spoiled me (only my Keiser Functional Trainer might be smoother.) At HGC 2025, I tried the Voltra and found its "cable pull feel" unsatisfying. I sold my Bodymasters lat pulldown once I placed my Keiser Functional Trainer directly in front of my Tuff Stuff Functional Trainer (see my gym pics) so I can combine 4 cables from both FTs (using a F&F Steel MultiLink 90) for a max resistance of 300lbs to replicate a lat pulldown exercise. When using a cable machine for back development, I generally prefer a single arm lat pull-in (thanks, Dr. Jordan Shallow) using a Prime RO-T8 handle (attached to either FT) or performing a seated scapular retraction using 2 cables from a single Functional Trainer (per Doug Brignole's BRIG20.) Otherwise, I use my Keiser Biaxial Upper Back machine. I'm looking forward to RepOne Strength's ESTACK product line, as there has been talk about possibly offering a ESTACK retro-fit kit for existing selectorized machines - that could bring my Tuff Stuff FT into the digital age by providing band & chain emulation, programmable eccentric loads, and possibly 500lbs max resistance per arm! Time will tell. Initially, I had to get used to the Tuff Stuff name. This company started as Cal Gym back in the 70's, was later bought by Brooks Industrial Marketplace in Dec 2022 and unforfunately, filed for Chapter 11 in Sept 2023.