Body-Solid
Body-Solid Precise 7° Angle Smith Machine
LiftEvidence pick: Best Build Quality
Commercial-style 7° Smith with the heaviest frame here — but a small owner record
- Best for
- Lifters who want a commercial-style angled Smith machine and a free-weight cage with the sturdiest frame, and do not need cables.
- Skip if
- Buyers who want a large owner record before spending, or an all-in-one with cables.
Body-Solid
Smith machine + free-weight cage
7° angled
Amazon customer rating
See current rating and reviews on AmazonAmazon's rating, not ours — it changes over time, so we link to the live figure.
- Type
- Smith machine + free-weight cage
- Cable system
- None
- LiftEvidence score
- 6.8 / 10
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Quick verdict
LiftEvidence editorial assessment
The heaviest-duty frame in this guide: 11- and 12-gauge, 2 × 3 in steel welded on all four sides, a four-point stance and adjustable safeties for both the Smith bar and a free-weight barbell area. Its bar runs on a 7° angle, as on many commercial Smith machines, rather than vertically. Body-Solid is an established commercial and home equipment maker. The catch is evidence: only 18 Amazon ratings so far, and no cable system — this is a Smith-plus-cage for lifters who prioritise build quality over features.
Specifications
Source: manufacturer listing
As stated by the manufacturer (website or Amazon listing; conflicts are noted). Information that was not available or could not be confirmed is omitted or marked “Not reliably published”.
- Brand
- Body-Solid
- Model
- Precise 7° Angle Smith Machine
- ASIN
- B000JVQZKY
- Type
- Smith machine + free-weight cage
- Bar path
- 7° angled
- Cable system
- None
- Frame
- 11- and 12-gauge, 2 × 3 in steel, welded on all four sides
- Dimensions
- 69 × 69 × 83 in (listing)
- Machine weight
- 312 lb
Sources: Amazon.com listing. Checked October 8, 2026.
Who it suits
LiftEvidence editorial assessment
Best suited to
- Training Alone
- Hypertrophy
Lifters who want a commercial-style angled Smith machine and a free-weight cage with the sturdiest frame, and do not need cables.
Less suitable for
Buyers who want a large owner record before spending, or an all-in-one with cables.
Strengths and drawbacks
LiftEvidence editorial assessment
Strengths
- Heaviest-gauge frame here (11/12-gauge, 2 × 3 in)
- Adjustable safeties for Smith and free weights
- 7° angled bar path
- Established manufacturer
Drawbacks
- Only 18 Amazon ratings
- No cable system
- Large footprint (about 69 × 69 in)
- Carriage and capacity not detailed on the listing
Smith bar, cables and build
LiftEvidence editorial assessment
Our interpretation of the specifications, stated construction and recurring customer feedback. We have not independently tested this product.
- Smith bar smoothness
- Good
- Stability
- Excellent
- Free-weight rack use
- Good
- Build quality
- Very Good
- Durability
- Very Good
Evidence and product claims
Scientific evidence, independent testing and manufacturer claims are different kinds of information and are not equivalent.
Independent testing
No independent laboratory testing of this model identified.
Manufacturer claims
11- and 12-gauge 2 × 3 in mainframe welded on all four sides; adjustable safeties for Smith and free-weight areas (manufacturer listing).
Marketing statements; not independently verified.
Customer feedback
Source: Amazon customer reviews · checked October 8, 2026
Amazon customer rating
See current rating and reviews on AmazonAmazon's rating, not ours — it changes over time, so we link to the live figure.
Customer ratings reflect user experience on Amazon. They are not LiftEvidence ratings and are not controlled evidence.
Recurring themes
The small number of owners describe it as solid and good value; assembly experiences are mixed, with several finding it easy.
Commonly praised
- Solid frame
- Good value
Commonly criticised
- Mixed assembly experiences
Editorial scores
LiftEvidence editorial assessment · 0–10
6.8/ 10 · LiftEvidence score (weighted)
- Frame & build · 25%
- 9.0
- Smith system · 20%
- 8.0
- Cable system · 15%
- 3.0
- Versatility · 15%
- 6.5
- Specification transparency · 10%
- 6.5
- Owner feedback · 15%
- 5.5
Editorial judgements from the manufacturer's specifications, stated construction and recurring customer-review themes, using the same criteria for every product in this category. They are not measurements, and we have not tested this product. How we evaluate
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Where to check the price
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Body-Solid 7° Smith
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