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Hoist CF-3753 7-Degree Smith Machine

$$$ FlagshipTrending Down$2999.00

tldr; Reddit generally expresses skepticism about smith machines, with specific criticism for the Hoist CF-3753 lacking assembly directions and appearing "sketchy."

$2999.00 on Amazon

Sentiment Breakdown

28%Positive
Positive
28%
Neutral
68%
Negative
4%
Based on 432 Reddit opinions

Key Features

  • 7-degree angle on linear exercise movement for natural biomechanics
  • EZ-LOC LATCHING MECHANISM automatically locks and unlocks weight bar and safety stops
  • Easy one-handed adjustable safety stops
  • Polyurethane covered weight racks to protect frame and reduce noise
  • Incorporates ten weight plate holders for easy storage
  • ⚠ Did not come with any assembly directions.
  • ⚠ Perceived as "sketchy" due to the need for
  • ⚠ Smith machines are generally criticized for

Sentiment Over Time

75%100%Apr '25Jun '25Aug '25Oct '25Dec '25Jan '2679% (Apr '25) - 11.7 comments82% (May '25) - 14.1 comments82% (Jun '25) - 8.1 comments90% (Jul '25) - 10.8 comments96% (Aug '25) - 14.7 comments94% (Sep '25) - 10.5 comments94% (Oct '25) - 12.9 comments73% (Nov '25) - 13.2 comments100% (Dec '25) - 12.3 comments100% (Jan '26) - 2.4 comments

Historical Price Data

Hoist CF-3753 7-Degree Smith Machine
$2000$2400$2800$3200Jul '25Jul '25Nov '25Nov '25Nov '25Dec '25Dec '25Dec '25Jan '26Mar '26Low: $2159.2Current: $2999
Hoist CF-3753 7-Degree Smith Machine
All-time low: $2159.2(2025-11)

What Redditors Actually Say

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hoist CF-3753 7-Degree Smith Machine worth buying?
Reddit generally expresses skepticism about smith machines, with specific criticism for the Hoist CF-3753 lacking assembly directions and appearing "sketchy."
What do Redditors love about the Hoist CF-3753 7-Degree Smith Machine?
Redditors highlight: ⚠ Did not come with any assembly directions.. ⚠ Perceived as "sketchy" due to the need for. ⚠ Smith machines are generally criticized for.
What are the downsides of the Hoist CF-3753 7-Degree Smith Machine?
There are 19 negative mentions out of 432, but no specific quotes were highlighted by our analysis.
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Hoist CF-3753 7-Degree Smith Machine has 432) tend to have more reliable scores.

432 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 4/10/2026

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