Body-Solid GS348B Series 7 Smith Machine

Body-Solid GS348B Series 7 Smith Machine and Half Rack

The Body-Solid Series 7 Smith Machine (GS348B) is a commercial-rated Smith machine and half-rack built into one frame. A 7° linear ball-bearing Smith system with 20 lockout points handles guided work, while a 1,000 lb free-weight gun rack with 17" spotter arms covers barbell training.

Smith Machine and Half Rack in One

Two training stations occupy the footprint of one. The GS348B pairs a guided Smith system with a free-weight gun rack, so a single frame handles squats and lunges as well as bench presses, upright rows, and overhead presses. Body-Solid rates it for commercial use, and the exercise focus is total body.

Can a Smith machine replace a power rack? This one comes close. The gun rack delivers 14 lift-off and racking positions with 17" safety spotter arms, so real barbell lifts happen on the same steel—not on a second rack you also have to buy and find room for. That combined layout is why it keeps landing on shortlists in power racks and cages for rooms that cannot spare the floor.

Why the 7° Angle Matters

The 7° reversed pitch follows the arc your body already traces. A vertical rail drives the bar straight up and down; the angled rail lets it travel the way a loaded barbell actually moves under a squat or a press.

Why are Smith machines angled? Because pressing and squatting are not vertical movements. Body-Solid set the Series 7 at 7° to support natural upper and lower body mechanics instead of fighting them.

Which way should you face on an angled Smith machine? Set up so the bar travels with the angle rather than against it, and confirm the orientation in the product manual before your first loaded session. Facing the wrong way is the single most common setup error on a pitched frame, and it changes how every press feels.

Bar Weight and Real Capacities

Two ratings matter here, and they are different numbers. The Smith bar starts at 25 lbs and carries up to 600 lbs of 2" diameter Olympic plates. The free-weight gun rack system is rated separately at 1,000 lbs.

How much does the Smith bar weigh? 25 lbs. It is a large-diameter bar that responds quickly and stays easy to control, but it is not counterbalanced—25 — 25 lbs is your true starting load before the first plate goes on.

Safety runs on two systems. The linear ball-bearing Smith carriage locks out at 20 cross-member points for a solid stop anywhere in a set, the Smith safety system is fully adjustable, and an adjustable safety catch adds a second line of defense. Together they do the job a spotter would.

Frame, Finish, and Storage

Steel is where the commercial rating comes from. The mainframe uses heavy-duty all-4-side welded 11-gauge and 12-gauge 2"x3" construction—the gauge range serious barbell frames are built in, and this is the reason this machine holds up under repeat daily loading.

Storage is designed in rather than added later. Six Olympic weight plate storage posts suspend plates off the floor and within arm's reach, while a single bar holder parks a free-weight Olympic barbell between sessions. The finish is black, new in 2024.

Key Features

✅ Smith machine and half rack in one frame
✅ Precise 7° angle for natural movement
✅ Linear ball-bearing Smith system
✅ 20 cross-member lockout points
✅ Fully adjustable Smith safety system
✅ Adjustable safety catch as a second stop
✅ 25 lb large-diameter Smith bar
✅ 600 lb capacity, 2" Olympic plates
✅ 1000 lb capacity free-weight gun rack
✅ 14 lift-off and racking positions
✅ 17" heavy-duty safety spotter arms
✅ Six Olympic weight plate storage posts
✅ Single Olympic bar holder on the frame
✅ All-4-side welded 11- and 12-gauge steel
✅ Black finish, new in 2024
✅ Commercially rated, total body focus
✅ Body-Solid In-Home Lifetime Warranty

Ways to Configure the GS348B

Buy the frame you need now and grow into the rest. Every attachment below mounts to the same Series 7 machine, so nothing you add gets stranded later.

Start with the machine, or order the full GS348BP4 package and skip the staged upgrades entirely.

Who Should Buy the GS348B

This machine suits lifters who train alone and train heavy. The lockouts and adjustable safeties cover you without a partner, and the gun rack means guided training does not cost you real barbell work.

Three things to settle before you order:

• No bench is included. Pressing needs one, so add an adjustable weight bench to the same order unless you already own one that fits.
• Plates and a second barbell are separate. The Smith bar comes with the machine; Olympic plates and a free-weight bar do not.
• Clearance is real. This is a full-size commercial frame. Check your ceiling against the assembled dimensions on the product data sheet before delivery day.

Want a bar that starts near zero instead of 25 lbs? The counterbalanced Body-Solid Pro ClubLine SCB1000B is the sibling worth comparing. For most lifters the 25 lb bar is an advantage—a known, repeatable starting load.

Series 7 Smith Machine Questions

Is the GS348B suitable for a commercial gym?
Yes. Body-Solid rates it as a commercial item, and the all-4-side welded 11-gauge and 12-gauge 2"x3" mainframe is built for heavy repeat use.

What warranty comes with this Smith machine?
Body-Solid lists both its commercial warranty and its lifetime warranty for the GS348B, described in the product literature as an in-home lifetime warranty. Terms are set by Body-Solid, so review the current documents before purchase.

Does the Smith bar take standard plates?
No. It is built for 2" diameter Olympic plates, up to a 600 lb capacity.

Can I add a lat pulldown later?
Yes. The GLA348BS lat attachment adds a high and low pulley with a 210 lb weight stack, and the GPA3B pec dec and GPU348 pull-up bar mount to the same frame.

How difficult is assembly?
Plan a full session and a second pair of hands. Uprights are heavy, and squaring the frame is far easier with help. Follow the torque sequence in the product manual, then re-check every bolt after your first few workouts.

What about shipping and returns?
Body-Solid orders ship free, nationwide, from Tennessee. Returns run 30 days on undamaged equipment in its original packaging, and restocking or return shipping charges can apply—read the full policy before ordering a freight item.

Order Your Series 7 Smith Machine

One frame. Guided lifting, free-weight barbell work, and a commercial rating that survives a facility as easily as a garage. Add the GS348B to your cart today.

Hamilton Home Fitness is an authorized Body-Solid dealer, which keeps your manufacturer warranty intact, and Body-Solid equipment ships free to all 50 states from Tennessee. Unsure about clearance or which configuration fits your program? Talk it through with the team first—getting the setup right once costs far less than getting it wrong.

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