Walmart Sells a Compact Cable Machine for $200, and It's a Cheat Code for Saving on Gym Memberships
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Why We Love This Deal
If community, amenities, and time out of the house are what you're after in a gym membership—aside from working out, of course—then having one makes a lot of sense. But if all you do is use a few machines and go home, there may be a way to drop that monthly fee altogether. Walmart carries a compact cable machine that allows you to perform dozens of exercises on it, and depending on your membership total, the cost may even out after only a few months.
Walmart sells the Mikolo Cable Crossover Machine, which is one of the most affordable pieces of large gym equipment on the site, and it's now on sale for only $200. This machine is well-reviewed by Walmart shoppers who rave about its space-saving shape, hardy build, and versatility. And, though it's a large item, Walmart will still ship it for free.
Mikolo Cable Crossover Machine, $200 (was $330) at Walmart
What Shoppers Should Know
- Materials: 2-by-2 14-gauge steel
- Weights: Will fit 1- and 2-inch weight plates, not included
- Weight Capacity: 400 pounds
- Accessories Included: Triceps rope, cable handle (2), cable bar, lat pull-down bar
- Best For: Cable fly, chest fly, lateral raise, curls, pull-downs, and more exercises
This multi-functional trainer from Mikolo is made from commercial-grade steel, boasts a 400-pound weight capacity, and includes attachments like a triceps rope, two cable handles, a cable bar, and a lat pull-down bar. It features a dual pulley system and can adjust to 18 angles, allowing you to work on your chest, shoulders, lats, biceps, and triceps, among other muscle groups. It was designed with a large, stable base, but it also has an attachment that lets you affix it to a wall stud for more foolproof stability and safety.
Note that this package doesn't include weights, but Walmart has a fantastic 100-pound set on sale for $136 that should fit nicely on this machine. Regardless of which weight plates you choose, this machine should fit both 1-inch and 2-inch options thanks to detachable sleeves.
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What Users Are Saying
Shoppers who have integrated this machine into their home gyms say it's become a cornerstone of their workouts. "The machine is high-quality and well-engineered," a shopper said. "Performs very well from seated rowing to lat pull-down and everything between…All the parts were there, and the instructions were good, so it went together easily."
Others say they've been pleasantly shocked by the quality of the machine after using it. "I needed something in my home gym to cover two muscle groups for which I had no coverage," a shopper began. "This covered those and many more. I was a little leery of this and didn't expect great quality—I was very wrong."
If you're one of the many people looking to get away from pricey gym memberships, this cable machine from Mikolo is one of the best value investments you could make while it's on sale for $200. Make sure to get one soon, because the price is slated to pump back up at the end of the week.