Standing Multi-Flight Machine CPJ

Name: Standing Multi-Flight Machine CPJ
Brand: GMWD
Rating: 3.78 (3 reviews)

The GMWD Standing Multi-Flight Machine CPJ is a plate-loaded shoulder and chest machine built around independent, articulating arms that rotate roughly 330 degrees, letting users move between lateral raises, front and rear delt raises, and chest flies without swapping equipment. The carriage height adjusts from 40” to 70” across 15 positions using a gas-spring (“barometric”) assist, and the arms themselves offer 0-290 degrees of additional adjustment, so the same station can also handle lat pulldowns, pullovers, and unilateral pressing movements. It’s positioned as a budget-friendly alternative to pricier selectorized “multi-flight” machines from brands like Panatta and Temple of Gains – both arms share a single plate-loaded weight source rather than independent selectorized stacks, and an independent reviewer found the pulleys and bearings noticeably cheaper than higher-end machines, with a less consistent resistance curve through the arc of motion. It carries a lifetime warranty on the frame and 6 months on parts.

Buying guide

Best GHD for a Home Gym — July 2026

Type	Plate-loaded standing multi-flight / lateral raise machine
Shipping	2 boxes
Warranty	Lifetime frame; 6 months on parts
Dimensions	43.6"L x 48.2"W x 75.6"H
Gross weight	190 lbs
Manufacturer	GMWD
Pulley sizes	90mm and 80mm
Resistance ratio	~3:1 (approx. 3 lb starting resistance)
Arm adjustment range	0-290 degrees, ~330-degree rotation
Adjustable height range	40"-70" (15 positions)
Recommended weight capacity	450 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

	Standing Multi-Flight Machine CPJ	NordBench Pro	SHOGUN NORD-EX®	Arsenal Strength Iso Conv Shoulder Press
GymRadar rating	3.78/5	3.78/5	3.78/5	3.78/5
Price	$699.99	$369.99	$1,279.00	$3,700.00
Type	Plate-loaded standing multi-flight / lateral raise machine		2-in-1 adjustable back extension and Nordic curl bench
Shipping	2 boxes			478 lb; 49"L x 51"W x 59"H (Class 175) -- per IronCompany
Warranty	Lifetime frame; 6 months on parts	1-year coverage with select exceptions; 30-day money-back guarantee
Dimensions	43.6"L x 48.2"W x 75.6"H			47.9"W x 87.1"H x 41.3"L (manufacturer); IronCompany lists 46.5"L x 46"W x 51.25"H for the same Model 9019
Gross weight	190 lbs
Manufacturer	GMWD	NordStick	Shogun Sports	Arsenal Strength
Pulley sizes	90mm and 80mm
Resistance ratio	~3:1 (approx. 3 lb starting resistance)
Arm adjustment range	0-290 degrees, ~330-degree rotation
Adjustable height range	40"-70" (15 positions)
Recommended weight capacity	450 lbs

3.8/5 · 3 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert	3.78/5	3 reviews
Youtube	3.5/5	1 reviews

GMWD’s Standing Multi-Flight Machine CPJ is a budget plate-loaded take on the selectorized “multi-flight” shoulder machines popularized by Panatta and Temple of Gains, using independent articulating arms that rotate roughly 330 degrees to cover lateral raises, front/rear delt work, and chest flies from one station. Its standout dimension is versatility – the height-adjustable carriage (40”-70” over 15 positions) and highly adjustable arm start points let it reach exercises beyond the obvious delt raise, including lat pulldowns, pullovers, and even a unilateral overhead press. Its weakest dimension is build quality: an independent YouTube reviewer found the nylon pulleys and bearings noticeably cheaper than higher-end machines, the resistance curve less consistent, and the mid-arm joint lacks a lock for exercises that call for a fixed path. At its roughly $700 list price it’s positioned well above what the reviewer actually paid ($400 via a retailer), so value should be judged against the price actually available at checkout.

+Versatility: independently rotating, ~330-degree articulating arms cover lateral raises, front/rear delt work, chest flies, lat pulldowns, and even a unilateral overhead press from one station (Gluck's Gym)
+Functionality: height-adjustable carriage spans 40"-70" across 15 positions via a gas-spring-assisted lift, and adjustable arm start points let users dial in resistance at the start of the movement (GMWD; Gluck's Gym)
+Functionality: very low ~3 lb starting resistance (roughly a 3:1 lever ratio) makes it accessible for users who struggle with machines that start at 10+ lb (Gluck's Gym)
+Value: reviewer called it "pretty good for the price" and "happy with it" against alternatives costing thousands more (Gluck's Gym)

−Build quality: nylon pulleys and bearings feel cheaper than higher-end machines, adding perceived resistance beyond the actual loaded weight (Gluck's Gym)
−Build quality: resistance curve is inconsistent through the arm's arc rather than smooth throughout (Gluck's Gym)
−Functionality: the mid-arm joint can't be locked, so exercises needing a fixed path feel less rigid than a purpose-built single-plane machine (Gluck's Gym)
−Durability: manufacturer doesn't publish a tested weight capacity, and the reviewer doubts it was load-tested (Gluck's Gym)
−Value: it's plate-loaded rather than selectorized, so both sides share one weight source (not a true independent-unilateral load) and loading takes longer than a pin-adjustable stack (Gluck's Gym)

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