
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included with the Performance Combo, and what isn't?
It ships with 11 attachments: W-shaped pull-up bar, spotter arms, J-hooks, foot plate, knee support for pull-down, landmine attachment, three pairs of weight horns, lat pulldown bar, tricep rope, V-handle row, and straight cable bar. A bench isn't included, so most buyers add one for chest presses and seated rows; the PowerBells Bench Pro offers 10 incline/decline positions and pairs well with the trainer's cable heights.
What's the difference between the Performance Combo and the Ultimate Combo?
The Performance Combo is the more affordable option in the range, running a fixed 1:1 pulley ratio and a 140kg weight stack (70kg each side), without the stainless steel vertical uprights found on the flagship model. If you want a 1:1/2:1 adjustable pulley ratio, a larger weight stack, and extra attachments like dip bars and a pegboard, the Functional Trainer Ultimate Combo is the step up. It’s worth comparing both spec lists side by side.
Do I need to buy weight plates separately for the Smith machine barbell?
Yes. The 140kg dual-weight stack covers the cable functions, but the Smith machine's 1.8m or 2.2m Olympic barbell is plate-loaded and requires plates to be bought separately. PowerBells' Electroplated Weight Plates are sized for standard Olympic bars and sold in a range of increments, so you can start light and build up.
How much weight can the stack take, and do I need special flooring underneath?
The weight stack runs 70kg per side, 140kg combined, with a 1:1 pulley ratio. Given the frame's size and the load it carries, it's worth protecting your floor and cutting vibration with interlocking mats — PowerBells' Rubber Gym Flooring Mats (1m × 1m × 15mm) are a common pairing, especially over concrete or on an upper floor.
Can I choose between a vertical and angled Smith machine like the Ultimate Combo?
Not as a separate purchase option, the Performance Combo's buy box only lets you choose barbell length (1.8m or 2.2m), not a vertical/angled Smith path. The general product description mentions that the Smith machine can move along a vertical path or with a slight tilt, but this isn't offered as a selectable variant on this model the way it is on the Ultimate Combo, so check with PowerBells directly if that choice matters to you.