Solid Rock SRX16 iso lateral lat pulldown, plate loaded

The Solid Rock SRX16 is a plate loaded iso lateral lat pulldown measuring 135 x 175 x 207 cm, rated for 250 kg split as 125 kg per arm. Its arms follow a divergent path, opening outwards as the handles rise, which allows a full stretch of the latissimus dorsi at the top and a deep contraction at the bottom. Independent arms mean each side pulls its own load, so a dominant side cannot mask a weaker one, and thigh pads adjust over six pop pin positions to hold athletes of any height.

Technical specification

Divergent path and independent arms

A conventional lat pulldown runs a single bar on a fixed cable, so both arms share one load and one path. The SRX16 separates them. The divergent geometry means the hands are wider apart at the top of the movement than at the bottom, which mirrors how the latissimus actually shortens and lets the shoulder rotate naturally instead of being held in one plane through the whole range.

The six position thigh pad adjustment matters more on a pulldown than on most machines, because the pads are what stop the athlete lifting off the seat under load. Set too low they pinch, set too high they let the body rise and the repetition becomes a whole body pull rather than a lat exercise.

• Iso lateral arms, loaded and worked independently at 125 kg each
• Divergent path for full stretch and deep contraction
• 6205 precision bearings on Ø25 mm axles, no dead point under load
• 60 mm padding at 160 kg/m3 density for support under heavy sets
• Six position pop pin thigh restraint for all athlete sizes

Installation and servicing

The machine occupies 135 x 175 cm, about 2.36 m2, and stands 207 cm high. Allow clear space above and behind the seat for the arms to travel through their full arc, and loading access on both sides. Keep a plate tree adjacent: with independent arms, each side is loaded separately, so plate handling frequency is double that of a bilateral machine.

Servicing is limited to the bearings, the axles, the plate horns, the pop pin mechanism and the upholstery. There is no cable to replace and no stack to shroud, which is the main running cost advantage of plate loaded construction on a busy floor.

Frequently asked questions

How does it compare with a cable lat pulldown?

A cable pulldown gives constant tension and a single shared path. The SRX16 gives an independent path and load per arm, a divergent arc closer to natural shoulder movement, and the direct plate loaded feel that many athletes prefer for heavy back work.

Can one arm be loaded more than the other?

Yes. Each arm carries its own horns at up to 125 kg, so asymmetric loading and single arm sets are straightforward, which is the usual method for correcting a left to right imbalance.

Does it suit tall and short athletes equally?

The thigh pads adjust across six pop pin positions specifically to hold the pelvis for different leg lengths. Setting them correctly during induction is what determines whether the exercise loads the lats or turns into a whole body pull.