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RX3 Tornado Vortex 425

SKU: RX3-MD-WS-425
$3,288.00
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INFORMATION

The RX3 Tornado Vortex combines the versatility of a functional trainer with the dedicated feel of a commercial lat pulldown and low row machine, all within the footprint of a premium RX3 rack. Powered by a centrally mounted 200 lb weight stack (upgradeable to 250 lb), the Vortex delivers true 1:1 resistance for lat pulldowns and seated rows, while the Tornado Arms provide smooth 2:1 functionality for unilateral and bilateral cable exercises.

Unlike traditional functional trainers that require constant setup changes, the dedicated lat pulldown and low row stations are always ready for use, making heavy back training faster and more intuitive.

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Description

The RX3 Tornado Vortex is built for lifters who want more than a traditional functional trainer. By combining dedicated 1:1 lat pulldown and low row stations with the unmatched versatility of the Tornado Pivot Arms, the Vortex allows you to move seamlessly between heavy compound pulling movements and highly adjustable cable exercises, all without changing machines. The result is a space-efficient training system that delivers the feel of multiple commercial machines while maintaining the flexibility and expandability of the RX3 platform.

DEDICATED LAT PULLDOWN & LOW ROW

The integrated lat pulldown and seated low row share a single centrally located weight stack operating at a true 1:1 ratio, allowing you to use the full stack for heavier exercises while making weight adjustments quick and simple. Whether you're building strength with heavy rows or chasing hypertrophy with controlled pulldowns, both stations are always ready without repositioning the Tornado Arms.

TORNADO PIVOT ARMS

Our patent-pending Tornado Pivot Arms dramatically expand what's possible beyond traditional cable systems. Each arm rotates vertically and horizontally, giving you complete freedom to position the cable exactly where your exercise demands it. Perform cable flys, lateral raises, curls, triceps work, face pulls, shoulder presses, rotational movements and much more. With 2:1 resistance, movements remain exceptionally smooth while offering smaller weight increments and longer cable travel.

EXPANDABLE WEIGHT STACK

The included 200 lb weight stack provides ample resistance for everyday training while remaining upgradeable to 250 lb with our optional 50 lb Weight Stack Addition Kit. As your strength grows, your machine grows with you.

 

NOW INCLUDED: TORNADO TROLLEY 2.0

Tornado Trolley 2.0 is our newest and most refined trolley design, now included standard with all RX3 Tornado Vortex Racks. It features 4 built-in rollers per Tornado Arm, a redesigned, tighter-tolerance housing for smoother travel along the uprights, and an updated grooved front roller that improves cable tracking during movement. This grooved roller helps keep the cable aligned more consistently, reducing friction and delivering a smoother, more controlled feel throughout the range of motion. The trolley also includes a protection bracket that prevents the rollers from making contact with rack bolts or crossmembers during adjustments. With the Tornado Trolley 2.0, you get the smoothest glide, easiest adjustments, and most premium movement experience available on the Tornado Arms.

Tornado Trolley 2.0
Smoothest movement along upright
Best overall tolerance
Upgraded grooved front roller to improve cable tracking
Built-in protection bracket
Most premium experience

RX3 TORNADO VORTEX DESIGN FEATURES

  • TORNADO ARMS, LAT PULLDOWN & SEATED ROW

    The RX3 Tornado Vortex combines Tornado Pivot Arms with a dedicated Lat Pulldown and Seated Row into one integrated system. Move seamlessly from heavy pulldowns and rows to cable flys, curls, presses, and countless other exercises, without swapping attachments or reconfiguring your machine. The elevated seated row cable position also provides a more natural pulling angle, making it comfortable to train from a bench or directly from the floor.

  • TRUE FELT-WEIGHT OF 200 LB, UPGRADEABLE TO 250 LB

    The dedicated 1:1 Lat Pulldown and Seated Row let you train with the full felt weight of the stack (200 lb standard, upgradeable to 250 lb) without combining cables, carabiners, or multiple weight stacks. Meanwhile, the 2:1 Tornado Arms provide longer cable travel, finer weight increments, and exceptionally smooth resistance for dynamic cable movements.

  • STORAGE & SHELF CLEARANCE WITH A RECESSED WEIGHT STACK

    The RX3 Tornado Vortex features a recessed center-mounted weight stack, intentionally positioned to leave clearance behind the rear uprights. This allows compatible storage shelves and pegboards to be installed within the rack without interfering with weight stack operation, maximizing both storage and floor space.

  • HIGH-QUALITY FINISHES & DETAILS

    Chrome uprights where trolleys are used means less wear to your upright as you adjust the trolley up and down. All RX3 attachments are made with a rounded chrome pin making insertion into the uprights easy and frictionless. The rounded chrome pin as well as the uprights will maintain their new appearance, even after years of repeatedly inserting and removing attachments. Other companies use a powder-coated pin that scratches and chips away on both the pin itself as well as the coating on the upright. The inside of all RX3 attachments are lined with protective padding made from durable materials to prevent metal-to-metal contact.

  • Continuing Innovation

    We didn't stop at designing just high quality standard attachments like j-cups and spotter arms; our cable trolley systems are the best in the market. Tornado Pivot Arms allow more functional training capabilities in one unit. Cable machines also include 2x black, aluminum anodized, knurled handles that are the best standard handles we've seen in the industry. Our product development team meets biweekly to design innovative attachments and solutions for our RX3 series. Stay tuned for more innovative, multifunctional, and high-quality attachments for the RX3 series!

  • In-House Precision Manufacturing

    We've upgraded our manufacturing for the RX3 line. 6-Axis Laser cutting, CNC Lathe, robotic welding, friction welding, hydraulic servo bending, shot blasting, and powder coating all in the same facility for a consistent and high-quality product. We've even brought in a hardware packing machine to blister pack all hardware in-house.

FAQ

Who is the RX3 Tornado Vortex for?

The RX3 Tornado Vortex is designed for lifters who want the versatility of a functional trainer without giving up the feel of dedicated strength machines. Dedicated lat pulldown and low row stations provide the feel of standalone commercial machines, while the Tornado Pivot Arms unlock hundreds of cable exercises from virtually any angle. Designed around the modular RX3 platform, the Vortex grows with your training, allowing you to add upgrades and other RX3 attachments whenever you're ready.

What is the benefit of Tornado Pivot Arms over other cable machines?

You can position our cables anywhere. Directly above you for lat pulls, directly below you for deadlift, outwards for greater stretch during chest flys (cable crossover), or close together to join them in order to utilize both 200LB weight stacks. The position of the Tornado Pivot Arms allows you to more effectively train your targeted muscle group and you are no longer limited by a fixed trolley like on traditional cable systems.

What other attachments are available?

Unlike other racks with weight stacks on the sides, the Vortex rack has a recessed weight stack at the back, allowing attachment usage between back uprights as well as the sides of your rack.

We recommend these storage options built into the rack's back uprights:
- Up to 8x plate sleeves
- Up to 4 total shelves consisting of either 42" ball and plate shelf or 42" kettlebell and dumbbell shelf. - Or up to 2 shelves and 1 pegboard

Barbell storage along the side of your rack:
- RX3 Single Bar Holder - RX3 Double Bar Hanger

When J-Cups (included) or Spotter arms (optional) aren't in use and you want your Tornado Arms to have full range along the front uprights, the open sides of your rack can act as storage space for your j-cups (included) and spotter arms (optional).

Our design team meets biweekly and are currently working on a broad range of attachments which will be added here as we develop more and more.

Do I need to bolt this into the ground?

The RX3 Tornado Vortex Rack does not need to be bolted into the ground, but we always recommend doing so for additional safety and liability

I'm worried about my ceiling height to fit this rack, can you help?

There's an option to adjust to our shorter, 89" Rack model by checking the box above the Add To Cart button if your ceiling is lower than 97". If your ceiling is greater than 97", we always recommend fitting the tallest rack available that your ceiling can allow. The pull-up bar can be adjusted downwards anywhere along the upright if you want to have more clearance for your head when doing pullups.

What is the « Upgrade to Tornado Trolley 2.0s » option?

Tornado Trolley 2.0 is our newest and most refined trolley design. It features 4 built-in rollers per Tornado Arm, a redesigned, tighter-tolerance housing for smoother travel along the uprights, and an updated grooved front roller that improves cable tracking during movement. This grooved roller helps keep the cable aligned more consistently, reducing friction and delivering a smoother, more controlled feel throughout the range of motion. The trolley also includes a protection bracket that prevents the rollers from making contact with rack bolts or crossmembers during adjustments. Selecting the “Upgrade to Tornado Trolley 2.0s” replaces the original trolley with this upgraded 2.0 version. It’s the best choice if you want thesmoothest glide, easiest adjustments, and most premium movement experienceavailable on the Tornado Arms.

RX3 TORNADO SERIES SPECS

BENEFITS OF THE RX3 TORNADO PIVOT ARM SERIES:
。Tornado Pivot Arms allow you to position the cable handle and weight load in the most effective position for the most effective workout
。Tornado Pivot Arms can be adjusted from 10" apart in center for lat pulls and low rows using both weight stacks and outwards to 81" apart like a cable cross over
。RX3 series racks are 3" x 3" tubing with 1" pin holes for a large variety of attachment options
。Weight Ratio: 2:1 cable system per weight stack, plus ability to utilize both weight stacks together by angling both tornado pivot arms to the middle
。Less Wear: Chrome uprights and aluminum pulleys
。Convenience: Aluminum anodized pop pin with a stainless steel knurled handle on trolley makes adjustments easy

WEIGHT RATIO: 1:1 (Lat Pulldown & Low Row) / 2:1 (Tornado Arms)

STARTING WEIGHT PER STACK: Tornado arms: 5LBs with 5LB incrementsLat pull and low row: 10LBs with 10LB increments

WEIGHT STACK: 200LBs upgradeable to 250LBs

CABLE MACHINE TRAVEL:
1:1 (Lat Pulldown & Low Row): 97" Rack: 52" (1237mm) | 89" Rack: 41" (1035mm)
2:1 (Tornado Arms): 97" Rack: 104" (2654mm) | 89" Rack: 82" (2070mm)

TOTAL TORNADO PIVOT ARM TROLLEY POSITIONS: 97" Rack = 33 positions | 89" Rack = 29 positions. Both spaced 2" apart.

TORNADO PIVOT ARM HORIZONTAL ADJUSTABILITY: 7 positions, 180 degree adjustability

TORNADO PIVOT ARM VERTICAL ADJUSTABILITY: 7 positions, 90 degree adjustability

TORNADO PIVOT ARM LOWEST ADJUSTMENT POINT: 4" from ground

TORNADO PIVOT ARM HIGHEST ADJUSTMENT POINT: 97" Rack = 90" | 89" Rack = 84" from ground

TORNADO PIVOT ARMS ADJUSTED TO CENTER: 10" apart from Center

TORNADO PIVOT ARMS ADJUSTED OUTWARDS: 81" apart from Center

TROLLEY SPACING: 2 inches

CABLE MACHINE MATERIAL: Aircraft-grade nylon cables

TRAINER HANDLES: Black aluminum anodized handles with knurling

PULLEYS: Aluminum

HARDWARE: Black E-Coat 1" hardware

NET WEIGHT: 97" = 840 LBs / 382 KG89" = 807 LBs / 367 KG
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RX3 Tornado Vortex 425

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The RX3 Tornado Vortex is built for lifters who want more than a traditional functional trainer. By combining dedicated 1:1 lat pulldown and low row stations with the unmatched versatility of the Tornado Pivot Arms, the Vortex allows you to move seamlessly between heavy compound pulling movements and highly adjustable cable exercises, all without changing machines. The result is a space-efficient training system that delivers the feel of multiple commercial machines while maintaining the flexibility and expandability of the RX3 platform.

DEDICATED LAT PULLDOWN & LOW ROW

The integrated lat pulldown and seated low row share a single centrally located weight stack operating at a true 1:1 ratio, allowing you to use the full stack for heavier exercises while making weight adjustments quick and simple. Whether you're building strength with heavy rows or chasing hypertrophy with controlled pulldowns, both stations are always ready without repositioning the Tornado Arms.

TORNADO PIVOT ARMS

Our patent-pending Tornado Pivot Arms dramatically expand what's possible beyond traditional cable systems. Each arm rotates vertically and horizontally, giving you complete freedom to position the cable exactly where your exercise demands it. Perform cable flys, lateral raises, curls, triceps work, face pulls, shoulder presses, rotational movements and much more. With 2:1 resistance, movements remain exceptionally smooth while offering smaller weight increments and longer cable travel.

EXPANDABLE WEIGHT STACK

The included 200 lb weight stack provides ample resistance for everyday training while remaining upgradeable to 250 lb with our optional 50 lb Weight Stack Addition Kit. As your strength grows, your machine grows with you.

 

NOW INCLUDED: TORNADO TROLLEY 2.0

Tornado Trolley 2.0 is our newest and most refined trolley design, now included standard with all RX3 Tornado Vortex Racks. It features 4 built-in rollers per Tornado Arm, a redesigned, tighter-tolerance housing for smoother travel along the uprights, and an updated grooved front roller that improves cable tracking during movement. This grooved roller helps keep the cable aligned more consistently, reducing friction and delivering a smoother, more controlled feel throughout the range of motion. The trolley also includes a protection bracket that prevents the rollers from making contact with rack bolts or crossmembers during adjustments. With the Tornado Trolley 2.0, you get the smoothest glide, easiest adjustments, and most premium movement experience available on the Tornado Arms.

Tornado Trolley 2.0
Smoothest movement along upright
Best overall tolerance
Upgraded grooved front roller to improve cable tracking
Built-in protection bracket
Most premium experience

RACK HEIGHT

  • 97"
  • 89"
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