APE

APE fitness equipment is a commercial-style line of strength machines, racks and cardio gear made by Rizhao Ape Fitness Co., Ltd. in Shandong, China. Hamilton Home Fitness sells it as a freight import. Other companies use similar names; this page covers only the Rizhao line.

Which APE machine fits which job?

Pick the job, then open the model page for the details we list.

Racks and rigs

Pick a wall-mount rack for a tight room. The power rack vs half rack vs squat stand guide explains the other types. More sit in power racks and cages.

Job	APE rack
Squats in a tight room	wall-mount squat rack
Full-cage strength base	AP100 power rack
Half-rack squats and presses	AP200 half rack or AP300 double half rack
Squat and bench in one station	IPF powerlifting combo rack
Guided bar inside a rack	Smith machine with rack and universal trainer
Smith-type rack with cables	Universal Trainer SE multi-function rack
Smith-type multi-function rack	multi-function power rack
Smith machine plus storage	Smith machine combo with built-in storage

Back, chest and shoulder machines

The chest press, high row, T and back row and incline fly are plate-loaded. More sit in plate-loaded chest and shoulder machines.

Job	APE machine
Lat pulldown plus low row	high and low pulling machine 789
Overhead lat and upper-back pulls	high row and lat pull down machine
Chest-supported heavy rows	T and back row combo
Rowing, standard or heavier build	T Rower station or heavier T Rower Pro
Pullover movement	pullover machine
Pressing on your feet	standing vertical chest press
Upper-chest isolation	incline chest fly machine
Shoulder raises	standing lateral raise machine

Leg and glute machines

Unsure between a hack squat and a leg press? Our hack squat vs leg press guide compares them. Browse plate-loaded squat machines too.

Job	APE machine
Guided squat on a fixed path	APE hack squat or heavier Hack Squat PRO
Squat on a swinging arc	plate-loaded pendulum squat
Quads and hamstrings together	leg extension and curl machine
Hamstring curls while kneeling	lateral kneeling leg curl
Glute thrusts, picked by floor space	larger hip thrust machine or smaller HIP THRUST unit

Multi-station trainers

Multi-station frames let a group train side by side. Our functional trainer buying guide explains cable stacks and pulleys.

Job	APE trainer
Eight stations, black or silver finish	black 8 station functional trainer or silver 8 station functional trainer
Four people training at once	4 station custom jungle gym
A fifth station with heavier stacks	5 station jungle gym

Cardio machines

Cardio runs from stride-driven treadmills to powered stair climbers; see all cardio equipment.

Job	APE machine
Air-resistance bike	chain-drive air bike
Rowing	foldable Air Rower Pro
Ski erg, 10 speed settings	floor-stand ski erg
Ski erg, 0 to 32 gears	air-and-magnet Ski Erg Pro
Walking or running, no motor	Wood Motorless Treadmill
Curved-belt running, no motor	Assault Runner curved treadmill
Stair climbing; AS600 suits tighter rooms	AS600 stair climber or AS900 stair climber

Benches and conditioning extras

Add a bench or glute-ham station around the racks above. More sit in adjustable weight benches.

Job	APE item
Pressing and seated work	commercial adjustable weight bench
Hamstrings, glutes and trunk	glute ham developer
Bench-based training	versatile bench trainer

Want to see a machine in your room first? Book a free 3D home gym design.

How are APE machines rated and powered?

Every piece of APE gym equipment here is labeled Commercial except the Wood Motorless Treadmill, tagged Residential Only. The label states the intended setting, not a test result. For a shared home gym, see how commercial and residential equipment differ.

Racks, benches and strength machines are mechanical, and both motorless treadmills run on your stride. The stair climbers are powered with LCD or LED consoles, so confirm the circuit with a licensed electrician. The Air Rower Pro and both ski ergs carry LED monitors. See non-electric cardio machines for no-outlet options.

How do APE imports and returns work?

APE arrives as a freight import, and these terms apply.

Topic	APE terms
Delivery	Freight import; plan on 45 to 60 days
Free shipping	Yes, on all APE equipment
Standard returns	30 days, with receipt or proof of purchase
Restocking fee	25%; you pay return shipping
Custom imported items	Final sale; warranty stays in force
Cancel before shipment	2.5% payment processing fee

A return must be working, undamaged and in its original packaging. A damaged or incomplete return may be refunded only in part, and equipment used beyond testing can't come back. Our shipping and returns policy lists every condition.

Each machine carries its manufacturer's product warranty, and terms vary by model, so we confirm coverage before you order. If something isn't working after delivery, call us and we'll work with you to put it right under that warranty.

Our freight shipping guide explains how LTL and liftgate delivery work.

Settle size, rating and doorway width before you order, not after delivery.