Titan Plate Loaded Functional Trainer
The Titan Plate Loaded Functional Trainer is my plate-loaded cable pick because it skips expensive weight stacks and lets you use the Olympic plates you already own while still giving you adjustable dual pulleys, lat pulldowns, low rows, and a pull-up bar.
Pros:
- Very low price for a functional trainer
- Uses plates you already own
- High stated 660 lb loading capacity
- Lat pulldown and low-row functions included
- Pull-up bar included
- Several handles included
Cons:
- Plate loading is slower than selectorized stacks
- Assembly instructions are difficult
- Machine can move during use unless stabilized
- Low-row leg positioning can be awkward
Brand:
Titan Fitness
Best For:
Home gym owners who already own plenty of Olympic plates and want a budget functional trainer without paying for selectorized stacks.
Skip If:
Skip it if you want quick pin-selected weight changes, a machine that stays perfectly planted under hard pulls, or simple assembly instructions.
Research Status:
Research Based
Specifications
| Loading | Dual Olympic plate sleeves |
|---|---|
| Weight Capacity | Up to 660 lb stated |
| Pulley Options | Adjustable dual cables, lat pulldown and low row |
| Included Handles | Dual stirrups, lat bar and low-row handle |
| Pulleys | Fiberglass reinforced |
| Pull-Up Bar | Included |
| Feet | Rubber floor protection |
Owners Feedback
Pros
- Very low price for a functional trainer
- Uses plates you already own
- High stated 660 lb loading capacity
- Lat pulldown and low-row functions included
- Pull-up bar included
- Several handles included
Cons
- Plate loading is slower than selectorized stacks
- Assembly instructions are difficult
- Machine can move during use unless stabilized
- Low-row leg positioning can be awkward
