Cybex VR2 Dual Axis Row/Rear Delt

Name: Cybex VR2 Dual Axis Row/Rear Delt
Brand: Cybex
Rating: 4.56 (3 reviews)

The Cybex VR2 Dual Axis Row/Rear Delt is a commercial-grade selectorized machine that targets the latissimus dorsi and posterior deltoids through a rowing motion. Seated and braced by a chest pad, the user pulls the lever arm toward them with elbows held at shoulder height. Dual Axis Technology provides resistance in two directions, letting the lifter find their own optimal path of motion, while an overhead pivot keeps the arc close to a natural rowing movement and a variable-resistance cam holds the strength curve consistent through the range of motion. Multiple grip positions let users stay narrow for lat-focused rows or go wide for rear-delt work, and a foot brace adds stability. It’s part of Cybex’s 32-piece VR2 strength line (model 4520; a Single Axis sibling, model 4521, is also available), which Cybex has since discontinued in favor of its newer Ion Series — this machine is now sold only as used, refurbished, or remanufactured stock through commercial-fitness equipment dealers, not as new equipment.

Buying guide

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Model	VR2 4520 (Dual Axis); 4521 Single Axis sibling
Dimensions	82" H x 62" L x 27" W
Technology	Dual Axis — resistance in two directions, overhead pivot, variable-resistance cam
Availability	Discontinued by Cybex — sold only used/refurbished/remanufactured via commercial dealers
Manufacturer	Cybex (Life Fitness)
Weight stack	300 lbs selectorized (dealer listings vary 290-305 lbs)
Grip positions	Multiple, for narrow rows or wide rear-delt work
Machine weight	611 lbs

What is a Machine?

What a strength machine is

A strength machine guides the resistance along a fixed path so you can train a movement safely, often without a spotter. The main types: selectorized (pick weight with a pin), plate-loaded (add your own plates for a heavier ceiling and better feel), and functional trainers / cable machines (adjustable pulleys for dozens of exercises).

Machines vs. free weights

Machines shine for isolation, safety, and high-rep hypertrophy, and for training hard alone. Free weights build more stabilizer strength and carry over better to sport. Most well-rounded home gyms use a rack and barbell as the core and add one machine — often a cable/functional trainer or a lat-pulldown/row — to fill the gaps.

The sub-types worth knowing

“Machines” covers several categories that barely compete with each other: GHDs for hamstring and posterior-chain work, belt squats for loading the legs without the bar on your back, leg press / hack squat combos for heavy quad volume, reverse hypers for posterior-chain work and lower-back decompression, cable towers and functional trainers for pulling movements, and row machines. Pick the one that fills a gap in what your rack and barbell already do. Almost nobody needs two.

Space and standalone vs. rack-mounted

Most of these come in a standalone version and a cheaper rack-attachment version. The attachment saves floor space and money, but often gives up stability or range of motion — a tradeoff worth checking on the specific product rather than assuming, since it varies a lot between designs.

A note on ratings

Machine listings frequently show a manufacturer’s own on-site rating, which runs high (4.7–5.0 is typical) and sometimes pools reviews across a whole product family rather than the exact configuration you’re buying. Where we have independent hands-on coverage, our summaries anchor to that instead, and say so on the product page.

How it compares

	Cybex VR2 Dual Axis Row/Rear Delt	Ground Base® Multi-Squat	Leg Extension and Curl Machine \| 10 - 250 LB Selector	Leg Press Hack Squat GLPH1100B
GymRadar rating	4.56/5	4.56/5	4.56/5	4.56/5
Price		$2,702.00	$2,499.97	$1,735.00
Model	VR2 4520 (Dual Axis); 4521 Single Axis sibling
Dimensions	82" H x 62" L x 27" W		63"H x 36"W x 60"D
Technology	Dual Axis — resistance in two directions, overhead pivot, variable-resistance cam
Availability	Discontinued by Cybex — sold only used/refurbished/remanufactured via commercial dealers
Manufacturer	Cybex (Life Fitness)			Body-Solid
Weight stack	300 lbs selectorized (dealer listings vary 290-305 lbs)		10-250 lb, in 10 lb increments (expandable to 395 lb with add-on weight stack adders)
Grip positions	Multiple, for narrow rows or wide rear-delt work
Machine weight	611 lbs

4.6/5 · 3 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert

4.56/5

3 reviews

The VR2 Dual Axis Row/Rear Delt is a commercial-grade Cybex selectorized station: Dual Axis Technology and an overhead pivot let lifters find their own path of motion for lat rows and rear-delt work in one machine, with multiple grip positions and a foot brace. Functionality is the standout — GymRadar’s reviewer sample rates it 4.56/5 — but that’s the only independent signal available; no editorial or community coverage corroborates it. Value/availability is the weak point: Cybex discontinued the VR2 line for its Ion Series, so this machine is sold only as used, refurbished, or remanufactured stock through commercial-fitness dealers, not as new equipment.

+Functionality: Dual Axis Technology plus an overhead pivot lets users find their own path of motion through a natural rowing arc (Carolina Fitness Equipment, aggregated dealer specs)
+Build quality: full commercial-grade steel construction (611 lbs) built for the volume and abuse of a commercial gym floor, per Cybex's VR2 spec line (Carolina Fitness Equipment)
+Versatility: multiple grip positions cover both narrow lat-focused rows and wide rear-delt work in one station, with a foot brace for stability (aggregated dealer specs)
+Value: GymRadar's own reviewer sample rates it 4.56/5, among the higher-scoring commercial row stations in that dataset (GymRadar, n=3)

−Durability: no independent long-term wear reports exist — only dealer refurbishment/remanufacturing claims, which say nothing about how the machine holds up in the field (thin coverage)
−Value: Cybex discontinued the VR2 line for its Ion Series, so this machine is only available used, refurbished, or remanufactured through commercial dealers — remanufactured units run $3,699+ (Fitness Superstore)
−Functionality: independent coverage is thin — no editorial reviews or Reddit/community discussion turned up for this commercial-only machine, so the verdict leans heavily on a 3-review GymRadar sample
−Build quality: dealer listings disagree on the weight stack (290-305 lb depending on source), suggesting inconsistency across resold/refurbished units rather than one documented spec (Carolina Fitness Equipment)