{"product_id":"smith-machine","title":"Smith Machine Rack Attachment","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Smith Machine Rack Attachment turns your existing rack — Hydra, Manticore, 84\" Light Commercial, or most 2.3\"–3\" racks — into a smooth, guided Smith machine without stealing a single extra inch of floor space. Sneaky, right?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePick the classic built-in Smith bar, or go BYOB (Bring Your Own Barbell) and run your favorite bar inside the guided rails. You get the safety and consistency of a Smith, plus the familiar feel of the bar you already know and love. More control, more confidence, fewer \"please don't let this rep be the one that takes me out\" moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Set-Up:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mount the upper brackets to the top of your uprights \u0026amp; the lower brackets to your crossmembers (inside rack) or front foot stabilizers (outside rack). 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