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Speediance Gym Monster 2S
Primary upstairs machine with massive real-world usage.
It is significantly quieter than my original unit and office-friendly. I have logged 1,296,447 lbs of total volume across both Speediance machines with a best single session of 35,305 lbs in 50 minutes.
Post-V3.1 firmware changes made cable behavior worse for my training style. I have publicly criticized the retraction behavior and app responsiveness issues.
Even with software frustrations, the physical utility for daily heavy cable work is high enough that it remains a core part of my training.
1,296,447 lbs
Total Volume (Both Machines)
35,305 lbs
Single Session Best Volume
50 minutes
Single Session Duration
The Good
- • Significantly quieter than the original Gym Monster
- • Compact footprint for an upstairs office setup
- • Proven volume workhorse across hundreds of sessions
Watchouts
- • Firmware V3.1 regression changed cable loading behavior
- • App responsiveness can feel laggy during sessions
- • Software changes hurt user trust over time
I bought and use both machines. This verdict reflects my training data and the limitations documented above.