BD3X AXIS Functional Trainer Half Rack

Installation Video: 

Built to Grow With You

The BD3X AXIS Rack is a fully modular rack system that’s designed out of the box to elevate your training. Built with massive 11 gauge 3"x3" uprights, 2" hole spacing, and 1" diameter holes this rack plays well with a ton of popular components and accessories out there, including our BD3X series options. 

We created this rack to hit the sweet spot between value and performance. It’s solid where it counts and completely overbuilt for years of hard training.

Color Options:

Every rack comes with three upright color options (Space Black, Concrete Grey, or Volcanic Red), but all the crossmembers come as space black.

What sets it apart?

A fluid cable pulley system powered by heavy-duty machined steel guide rails—not the hollow kind. These rails connect to a precision aluminum bracket that cuts down the wobble and keeps the weight stack perfectly aligned. It’s one of those small details that make a big difference—and yeah, we made sure not to overlook it. 

The cable pulley system wouldn't be smooth without aluminum bearing pulleys and a 1,000 lb capacity wiring system. We built this system to be affordable out of the gate. 

Start with a dual 160 lb weight stacks (320 lbs total) or a dual 210 lb weight stacks (420 lbs total).  If you start with a 160 lb dual stack and want to upgrade the stack to 210 lbs later, we will launch a conversion kit in the coming months whenever you're ready—easy upgrade, no hassle.

Out of the box, your AXIS Rack includes:

All of your functional trainer component needs for assembly

Your Choice: 160lb or 210lb Dual Weight Stacks (2:1 Ratio)

All black anodized aluminum pulleys throughout the system

Pair of newly designed 3X 2.0 J-cups

One pair of D-handles

A 1.25" EZ Grip standard pull-up bar

Massive 1" black zinc hardware throughout the rack

Key Features:

Cables & Pulleys

The AXIS System runs on 3/16" (.1875") aircraft-grade cables— and nylon-coated for long-term durability. These premium 7-strand, 19-wire cables offer the perfect mix of resilience and flexibility, built to handle constant movement over pulleys and wraps around your rack with authority.  Every AXIS rack is decked out with ball-bearing black anodized aluminum pulleys—for the smoothest pulls possible. Because let’s be honest: lifting’s already hard enough. 

Trolley's

Not all trolleys are equal. We made our trolley with ease of use, safety, and value in mind. Here's how:

Peep Hole

Eliminate the guesswork with a peephole that aligns perfectly with the laser-cut numbers on the rack’s upright—making height adjustments quick, easy, and accurate.

Locking Pin

To top it off, we’ve included an oversized locking pin. It's intentionally overbuilt so you won’t have to fumble with multiple pins when adjusting height—just one pin, rock-solid, every time.

Knurled Handle

Everything’s better with knurling—so we added a light aggressive volcano pattern to the trolley handle for a solid, no-slip grip when adjusting along the rack.

Rods & Weight Plates

Let’s be real—guide rods and weight stacks aren’t the sexiest part of a functional trainer. But when it comes to getting the smoothest pull possible, they’re absolutely critical. We found that solid machined steel rods (not hollow) are a must. Hollow rods create reverberation and allow for side-to-side movement, which messes with the feel and adds noise.

After a ton of testing, we landed on plastic-lined weight plates that make precise contact with the rods, dramatically reducing movement and making each pull feel smooth. To take it even further, we added an aluminum alignment connector on the top plate to keep everything perfectly in line from top to bottom along the rod. You may not think about rods and plates while you’re lifting—but trust us, you’ll feel the difference. We obsessed over the details so you can stay focused on lifting.

Want to build out your setup? We’ve got a full lineup of accessories:

Spotter arms for lifts outside the rack

Dip stations for core and triceps work

Landmine attachment for rotational and athletic training

Storage shelves for all your gear—dumbbells, kettlebells, bumpers, medicine balls

Upright-mounted weight storage pegs

Stability feet in standard and long lengths

Rear-mounted pegboard with hooks for your cable attachments

What can you do with your new AXIS?

From barbell lifts to cable work—this rack does it all! The AXIS Rack helps you tackle pretty much every movement you can think of to challenge your fitness game.  Below is a list of common exercises you can utilize the rack for, but it is by no means comprehensive.

Upper Body: 

Chest- cable flies, crossovers, and presses. Back- lat pulldowns, seated rows, and face pulls. Shoulders- lateral raises, front raises, and presses.  Biceps- cable curls in multiple grips and hammer curls, Triceps- various extension movements. 

Core:

Midsection- cable crunches

Lower Body:

Engage your legs and glutes through cable kickbacks, squats, and lunges—perfect for building lower-body power.

Full Body:

Take it up a notch with compound moves like cable squats to press, goblet squats, and deadlifts with variations, all designed to enhance your total-body strength and coordination.With the AXIS Rack, you get a versatile training system that supports a full spectrum of exercises, making it easy to customize your workouts and progress every day.Whatever your workout, AXIS has your back.

*Peg boards, storage shelves, spotter arms, and front foot stabilizers in the product images are sold separately.*