G12 All-In-One Trainer

We have 7 adults living at home, and instead of 7 separate gym memberships, we decided to cancel them and set up a home gym with the G12 all-in-one trainer as the centrepiece.

It offers great versatility, allowing us to work all the key muscle groups without needing multiple pieces of equipment. My kids love it. The convenience of having a commercial-quality all-in-one trainer at home is a luxury we can't live without now.

After a couple weeks of ownership and regular training, I can confidently say the Force USA G12 has exceeded my expectations.

The unit arrived in a large wooden crate and was packaged exceptionally well. Every component was protected with bubble wrap and arrived in excellent condition. From the moment we unpacked it, it was obvious that a lot of thought had gone into both the product design and the presentation.

The build quality is outstanding. The G12 feels incredibly solid, stable and well engineered. I had some concerns before purchasing that an all-in-one machine with so many functions might feel compromised or flimsy in certain areas, but that has not been my experience at all. The pulleys are smooth, the powder coating is high quality, the attachments are well finished, and the entire unit feels premium.

What impressed me most is just how much functionality is packed into a single machine. Combined with a bench, dumbbells, a barbell and plates, the G12 is essentially a complete gym. Whether your goal is strength, hypertrophy, conditioning or general fitness, there is very little you cannot do with this setup.

Assembly was straightforward but time consuming, it took me roughly 16 hours to complete with the hlep of my Dad. Force USA includes all the tools required to build the machine, which is appreciated, but I would strongly recommend having an impact wrench available. It made assembly significantly faster and easier.

My only real criticism is the instruction manual.

To be completely honest, the instructions are the weakest part of the entire package. The machine itself feels premium, but the instructions feel far behind the quality of the product. They can be confusing at times and are nowhere near as intuitive as something like IKEA's manuals.

My advice to anyone building a G12 is to use both the manual and YouTube build videos together. Doing that made the process much easier.

One additional tip I wish had been included in the instructions relates to the pulley cables. Before installation, take the time to fully uncoil and straighten the cables. They arrive tightly wound and taped for shipping. If you rush this step and accidentally introduce twists into the cable during installation, you may find some of the floating pulleys do not align perfectly. Laying the cables out first and carefully feeding them through the machine saves a lot of potential troubleshooting later.

Another tip I have is regarding threading the cables through, on the side that attachments connect on to for the pulley cables, you can actually easily remove the black stopper ball, this allows for easier threading of the pulley cable, which again is not mentioned in the instructions.

Overall, the G12 is one of those purchases where you can immediately see where your money went. The engineering, finish quality and versatility are excellent. It has become the centrepiece of my home gym and has allowed me to create a training setup that rivals many commercial gyms.

Highly recommended.

I recently picked up the Force USA G12 and couldn’t be happier with the decision. After a lot of research and comparing different all-in-one trainers, the G12 stood out for its versatility and build quality. Having a single machine that combines a power rack, functional trainer, Smith machine, and multiple cable options has been a huge upgrade for my home gym. It feels incredibly solid and well-engineered, and the range of exercises it supports means I rarely feel like I’m missing anything from a commercial gym.

I installed the unit myself and the process was surprisingly simple and straightforward. The instructions included in the box were clear, and there are also some helpful YouTube videos that walk through the setup step-by-step. Between the two, the assembly was very manageable even doing it solo.

The packaging was also excellent. Everything arrived extremely well protected and organised, which made unpacking and assembling the machine much easier. It’s clear a lot of care went into making sure all parts arrived safely.

A big shout-out to Gym and Fitness as well — their support throughout the process was amazing. They were incredibly helpful answering questions, providing advice, and making sure I chose the right setup for my space and goals. The whole experience, from research to purchase and setup, was smooth and professional.

If you’re looking for a premium all-in-one home gym solution, the Force USA G12 is definitely worth considering.

Got my G12 All in One not too long ago. Took a few days to put together by myself. Spending an hour or so when I could. I would say all up it took about 6-7 hours to set up by myself. I got my wife to help with mounting the weight plates but otherwise lone wolfed it. With 2-3 helpers I’m sure it’d be a lot quicker of a set up.

Sturdy materials with good protective coatings. The gym is everything I need and more. Been training for 16 years and I can do every body part on this. Extensive workouts with 4 sets of 6-7 exercises for every muscle group. I bought the leg extension/hamstring curl attachment to go with it however not necessary if you get creative with legs.

Had one little hiccup. One of the 95mm Pulleys was cooked. I got onto Gym and Fitness they sent out a replacement via express courier.

Overall couldn’t be happier. Wish we got this years ago. The outlay is abit scary but for someone who is never going to stop gym this will pay itself off in savings of gym memberships. I 100% recommend this product to everyone!

Overall best thing for a busy Dad who needs to get his workouts in and also prioritise family time.

Very impressed, definitely commercial grade quality with so many different workouts. Took about 8hrs to put together solo, but was fun to do. Researched all the machines, and I am very happy I settled with the G12 and the 1:1 ratio.. fast delivery, 2 days delivery from QLD to Wollongong NSW - considering the size of the shipment. Thanks guys

Great machine that fits in to a bedroom well. It's very versatile and provides plenty of different options and exercises to do. It comes with a lot of attachments and has certainly met my expectations. Service from Gym and Fitness was also exceptional. Thanks!

Purchased my G12 and many other pieces with free shipping, it’s the most versatile trainer there is for the price, there are so many exercises you can complete. All equipment purchased from gym and fitness.

Great machine only thing I don't like is the cable length but that's expected with 1/1 ratio having the chains makes it work though

Chose the G12 over the G6/F100 because it is wider for bench press and squats. Product was easy to assemble. Was able to assemble with 1 person.
Attachments and Force USA application is really helpful for extra exercises.
Bought the upgrade kit and dumbbell rack. Everything needed with this equipment. Very satisfied with it.

The sales rep was very helpful in helping me choose the right machine. I am blown away by the quality of this machine. Will definitely reccomend to everyone

Brilliant piece of machine, does everything you need and more 👏 😀 👍 great service aswell 👍

Purchased this after Christmas so have given it a solid 7 months of thrashing 4-5 times a week. It is a solid piece of equipment. I can't fault it. There is so many movements you can perform with this it is unbelievable, and not many movements you can't do. Could not recommend it enough to anyone whether a beginner or advanced. The only fault I could pick with it is the square poles that the cable anchor points slide/adjust up and down on need to be a bit better designed. I've had to lube them up twice now with some wd40 sprayed on to paper towel to keep them sliding freely. Only a small negative on the grand schame of things though.

So happy with my new toy. An all in one trainer. Have wanted one for ages but never could find one that had everything I needed. Till now. If you have limited space or are after something that does it all then this is the for you

I ordered the G12 in August during pandemic mayhem and it took about a month to deliver. It arrived in two massive boxes, one of them a wooden crate which looked bigger than a large coffin. Use the online delivery tracking tool provided and be home when it is delivered because the transport company is only obliged to get it to your property. The consignment is way too heavy for a busy driver to get it up any stairs, the best he/she can do is use a pallet mover to roll it into your garage.

It's a day long job and I highly recommend hiring someone to assemble it. Buy and lay out your rubber mats in advance because you can't easily move it after assembly. It's best to order your mats, all your olympic weight plates, olympic barbell, and FID bench, together with the G12 because G&F were enthusiastic about discounting such a bulk buy, and also offered a good discount on freight.

I bought the G12 to satisfy two gym-starved teenagers during the pandemic so the 1:1 ratio was not an issue at all, not even for dad. It is also reassuring to know you have access to the complete weight stack with the 1:1.The teenagers have been hammering this machine with the heaviest loads non-stop for 5 months and I am impressed with its sturdiness.

The G12 has a small footprint because it's front facing weight plate storage allows you to push it up against a wall, and you can access the plates from inside and out. Given that it is a relatively compact unit, I was careful to select a FID bench that could fit inside the unit for inclined bench presses on the smith machine. For this you need a FID bench whose head rest easily overhangs its back legs when elevated at 45 degrees. This way you can guide it head-first deep into the machine. Hardly anyone needs this functionality but I mentioned it just in case. My son's are 6'3 so the other important consideration was buying a low FID bench so that they can do fully extended lat pull-downs using the cable function and padded leg support. Most benches are between 40 and 55cm high in the flat position so anything under 45cm works well for seated lat pull-downs if you are tall.

There were a few annoying issues, like having to file inside some peg holes, or getting the bar on the counter-balanced smith machine to lie evenly after assembly, and even slightly misaligned weight plate holders.

It seemed really risky to buy such expensive equipment from an unknown interstate gym supplier, but since such a vast number of G&F staff I spoke with on the phone had really good product knowledge it assured me it was a real Australian business with plenty of local staff on the ground. It was also reassuring when a customer service rep could walk to their showroom and measure equipment dimensions for you.  Not all of my issues got sorted out but there is no problem contacting pre and post sales staff. According to my jottings I spoke with James, Ally, Levi, Damien, Matt, Jonathan, Aryo and others who were all enthusiastic and patient.

Not all the supplied cable accesories are going to last a long time but you will find that for such a solid work station and the 1:1 loading you will indulge in buying other quality cable accessories such as metal D-stirrups, rotating curl bars, close-grip triangle row bars etc.

Finally, if you buy a FID bench with a leg extension and leg curl attachment you will have a complete home gym.

Been perfect for my new studio!

I had conducted a bit of research on this big purchase for my home gym. I had four companies in mind, with three of them in my hometown of Melbourne that I could visit and try out. Why did I cold buy this machine without testing it. It came down to the sales team answering the nitty gritty questions and they price matched as well, to comparable machines in that range. The research and development into the product and the after sales service in years to come is what pushed my decision over the line. The design is compact and suitable for low ceilings but did not compromise on the bench fitting inside the rack. Like a lot of previous reviews, the installation requires some time and thought, so do not rush this process. I have had the machine for three months now and my gym crew (including a few women in their fifties) are so happy with it. I suggest to also purchase the factional stack plates with it as well.