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ST Counter Balanced Smith Machine - Matte Black
The York ST Counter Balanced Smith Machine is a guided-bar station from York Barbell's Strength Training Series. A counterweight offsets the bar so it starts light, and the fixed track guides squats, bench presses, and overhead presses for home lifters and training facilities.
Measure your space against these first:
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Assembled length | 86.25 in |
| Assembled width | 40.25 in |
| Assembled height | 91.5 in |
| Inner width | 44.5 in |
| Inner depth | 36 in |
| Guide shafts | 1 1/2” case hardened |
| Bar angle | 5 degrees |
What Counterbalanced Means
How much does a counterbalanced Smith machine bar weigh? Less than it looks. The counterweight cancels part of the bar's weight, so the resistance you feel at the start is lower than the bar itself.
York lists the starting resistance only as low and publishes no figure for it. Our guide to how much a Smith machine bar weighs explains how to count it in your training log.
Key Features of the York ST Smith Machine
What York built and what it does for you under the bar:
✅ Linear bearings Keep the bar gliding smoothly.
✅ Angled bar lines up wrists and elbows
✅ A simple twist racks or unracks the bar.
✅ Multiple safety catch points on the track
✅ Adjustable stops limit how low the bar goes.
✅ Walk-through frame for easy access
Want a guided bar you can load heavy on your own? Order the York ST Counterbalanced Smith Machine today.
Setting Up Your First Set
Run through these steps every time you change exercises:
- Set the stops just below the bottom of your rep
- Slide a bench inside the frame for presses
- Load plates evenly and lock them with collars
- Twist the bar to unrack it
- Twist it back onto the nearest catch to finish
Set the stops first on every new lift, since a squat and a bench press need very different heights.
York ST Smith Machine Specifications
York Barbell publishes these details, and the full York Barbell range we carry is on the brand page.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | York Barbell |
| SKU | 53033 |
| Color | Matte black |
| Frame steel | STS 11.5 gauge |
| Shipping weight | 741 lbs |
| Shipping dimensions | 94 × 42 × 18 in |
| Weights | Sold separately |
| In-stock delivery | 5 to 7 days for most orders |
| Installation | Available with purchase |
Who This Smith Machine Suits
Check the fit before you order.
A strong fit if you:
- Lift alone and want catches on every rep
- Coach beginners on squat and press patterns
- Have an open floor for a large frame
Skip it if you:
- Want to train Olympic lifts like cleans
- Need a frame that fits a low basement
- Want free-bar balance work as your main lift
The machine arrives as one heavy freight shipment, so arrange lifting help and a clear ground-floor path before delivery day.
Smith Machine or Power Rack?
Choose the Smith machine if you want a guided bar and quick catches without a spotter; choose a power rack if free-bar squats and presses are the core of your training. Our Smith machine vs. power rack guide weighs bar path, ceiling clearance, and cost.
York pairs this machine with its adjustable benches, and our ST Multi-Function Bench in black matches the frame for presses inside the track.
Delivery, Returns, and York Warranty
York is not on our free-shipping brand list. You can return the machine within 30 days of purchase with a receipt or proof of purchase if it is working, undamaged, and in its original packaging; a damaged or incomplete return may get only a partial refund. A 25% restocking fee applies, you pay the return shipping, and equipment used beyond testing can't be returned. Cancelling before shipment costs 2.5%, as our shipping and returns policy explains.
York's STS warranty covers the frame and the bearings and bushings for 5 years each, cables and all other parts for 1 year, and upholstery for 90 days against wear-through and stitching.
Counterbalanced Smith Machine FAQs
Is it safe to squat on a Smith machine?
Yes, when the stops are set just below your lowest point and your feet are placed so your knees track over your toes. Anyone with knee or back problems should check with a physician or physical therapist first.
Can you do cleans on a Smith machine?
No. A clean needs the bar to travel in an arc and be caught on the shoulders, and a fixed vertical track can't do either. Use a barbell and bumper plates for cleans.
Why are Smith machines easier?
The track balances the bar for you, so fewer stabilizing muscles work on each rep. That makes heavier loads possible, but the numbers won't match your free-bar lifts.
Order Your York ST Smith Machine
Order online, or call 423-458-2453 for a freight quote and the bar's starting resistance before you buy. Hamilton Home Fitness ships from Tennessee to all 50 US states.
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