A complete upper-body workout hits chest, shoulders, back, and the pulling and pressing patterns that support them — and having the right home gym machines for an upper body workout makes that programming a lot easier to execute consistently. Body-Solid's Series 2 and Leverage lines cover chest, pec fly, seated row, incline press, shoulder press, and lat/mid-row in six real machines. Here's how they break down.
S2CPX Series 2 Chest Press
Price: starting at $3,375 (range $3,475–$3,820) | 210 lb. stack standard (310 lb. upgrade) | Product Weight: 450 lbs.
The S2CPX is a selectorized chest press with a 210 lb. weight stack standard, upgradable to 310 lb. for facilities training stronger lifters. As a stack-based machine, it offers fast, safe weight changes compared to plate-loaded pressing, which matters in a commercial setting where multiple users cycle through the same station.
Best for: facilities that want fast-changing, stack-based chest press training for a range of user strength levels.
S2PECX Series 2 Pec Fly
Price: starting at $3,375 (range $3,475–$3,705) | 160 lb. stack standard (235 lb. upgrade) | Product Weight: 422 lbs.
The S2PECX isolates the pec fly movement with a lighter 160 lb. standard stack (upgradable to 235 lb.), reflecting that pec fly work typically uses less load than a compound chest press. Pairing this with the S2CPX gives you both compound and isolation chest training on matching Series 2 frames.
Best for: rounding out chest training with dedicated pec isolation alongside a chest press station.
LVSR Leverage Seated Row
Price: $1,610 | 2"x3" 11-gauge steel mainframe (plate loaded) | Product Weight: 158.2 lbs. | Dimensions: 65"x35"x44"
The LVSR covers the pulling side of upper-body training with a plate-loaded leverage design on an 11-gauge steel mainframe. Being plate-loaded rather than stack-based keeps both the price and the footprint down compared to the Series 2 machines above, while still delivering a stable, guided seated row pattern.
Best for: gyms that want a dedicated seated row station without the cost of a stack-based cable machine.
LVIPB Leverage Incline Press
Price: $1,400 | Dimensions: 71"L x 53"W x 41"H | Weight: 167 lbs. (plate loaded)
The LVIPB is a plate-loaded leverage press built for upper-chest and shoulder pressing at an incline angle. Like the LVSR, its leverage design delivers a guided, stable pressing path at a lower price point than the selectorized Series 2 machines — a practical choice if you want incline pressing coverage without stack-based cost.
Best for: upper-chest and shoulder-focused pressing on a leverage frame at a lower entry price than stack-based options.
LVSP Leverage Shoulder Press
Price: $1,285 | Dimensions: 49"L x 53"W x 52"H | Weight: 171 lbs. (plate loaded)
The LVSP is the dedicated shoulder press in the Leverage line, plate-loaded and built on the same design philosophy as the LVSR and LVIPB. It's the lowest-priced pressing machine in this roundup, making it an accessible way to add guided shoulder press training to a gym building out station by station.
Best for: adding dedicated, guided shoulder press training at the most accessible price point in this lineup.
S2LATX Series 2 Lat and Mid-Row
Price: starting at $3,375 (range $3,475–$3,705) | 160 lb. stack | Product Weight: 405 lbs. | Dimensions: 88"x34"x87"
The S2LATX closes out this lineup with dedicated lat pulldown and mid-row training on a 160 lb. selectorized stack. Paired with the LVSR's seated row, it gives you both a lower-cost plate-loaded row station and a stack-based lat/mid-row machine for facilities that want both training styles covered.
Best for: facilities that want stack-based lat pulldown and mid-row training to complement plate-loaded row and press stations.
Quick Comparison Chart
| Model | Price | Key Spec | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2CPX | From $3,375 | 210 lb. stack (310 lb. upgrade) | Stack-based chest press |
| S2PECX | From $3,375 | 160 lb. stack (235 lb. upgrade) | Dedicated pec fly isolation |
| LVSR | $1,610 | Plate loaded, 158.2 lbs. | Budget seated row station |
| LVIPB | $1,400 | Plate loaded, 167 lbs. | Incline pressing on a leverage frame |
| LVSP | $1,285 | Plate loaded, 171 lbs. | Lowest-cost dedicated shoulder press |
| S2LATX | From $3,375 | 160 lb. stack, 405 lbs. | Stack-based lat and mid-row |
The clearest way to think about this lineup is plate-loaded versus stack-based: the LVSR, LVIPB, and LVSP are all plate-loaded Leverage machines at lower price points, while the S2CPX, S2PECX, and S2LATX are Series 2 stack-based machines built for facilities that need fast weight changes across multiple users. A well-rounded upper-body setup can mix both, using the Leverage line for budget-conscious pressing and rowing and the Series 2 line where stack-based speed matters most.
Why Buy From Everything Gyms?
As an authorized Body-Solid dealer, Everything Gyms ships every machine above directly from Body-Solid's warehouse near Chicago, with free nationwide shipping and a price match guarantee on every order. You also get the full manufacturer warranty, plus our team's help if you're deciding how to mix plate-loaded and stack-based machines for your specific space.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a good chest press machine for a home gym?
The S2CPX Series 2 Chest Press offers a 210 lb. stack (upgradable to 310 lb.) for fast, safe weight changes, making it a strong stack-based option for serious home gyms and commercial facilities alike.
Is there a cable pulley system for upper body exercises in this lineup?
The S2LATX and S2PECX both use selectorized cable/stack systems for lat, mid-row, and pec fly work, while the LVSR, LVIPB, and LVSP are plate-loaded leverage machines rather than cable-pulley systems.
What Body-Solid chest and shoulder machines are covered here?
The S2CPX (chest press), S2PECX (pec fly), LVIPB (incline press), and LVSP (shoulder press) all cover chest and shoulder training, in both stack-based and plate-loaded formats.
What's the most affordable machine in this lineup?
The LVSP Leverage Shoulder Press is the lowest-priced machine here at $1,285, followed by the LVIPB at $1,400 and the LVSR at $1,610.
Should I choose plate-loaded or stack-based machines for upper-body training?
Plate-loaded machines like the LVSR, LVIPB, and LVSP are typically lower cost and simpler, while stack-based machines like the S2CPX, S2PECX, and S2LATX allow faster weight changes, which matters more in a commercial or multi-user setting.
Build Your Upper-Body Station Lineup
Ready to outfit a complete upper-body setup? Start with the S2CPX Chest Press and S2PECX Pec Fly for stack-based pressing, add the LVSR Seated Row, LVIPB Incline Press, and LVSP Shoulder Press for budget-friendly leverage training, and finish with the S2LATX Lat and Mid-Row for dedicated back work.