Not every Smith machine works the same way, and that difference matters more than most buying guides admit. The Body-Solid counter-balanced Smith machine, the SCB1000B, uses a fundamentally different resistance mechanism than Body-Solid's Series 7 Smith machines — and if you're also considering a lat attachment for cable work, the choice between them changes what else you can add later. This guide covers the SCB1000B on its own terms, plus the Series 7 GS348BP4 package and its two lat attachment options.
SCB1000B Counter Balanced Smith Machine
Price: $3,260 | Capacity: Handles up to 1,000 lbs., counterbalanced resistance | Dimensions: 50"L x 86"W x 84"H, 543 lbs.
The SCB1000B's defining feature is right in its name: a counterbalanced bar. Instead of a Smith bar that simply travels on fixed rails against gravity and your loaded plates, a counter-balanced system offsets part of the bar's own weight, so the resistance you feel is closer to true free-weight loading rather than a Smith bar plus its own added mass. For lifters who find standard Smith machines feel artificially heavy or unnatural through the bottom of a squat or press, that's a meaningful difference in feel, not just a marketing spec.
At 543 lbs. of product weight and a rated capacity up to 1,000 lbs., the SCB1000B is built as a standalone commercial Smith station — it doesn't include a lat attachment or weight stack, so if you want cable work alongside your Smith training, you'll be pairing it with a separate machine like an S2LATX or SDC2000G rather than a Series 7-style add-on.
Best for: lifters and facilities that want a Smith machine with free-weight-like bar feel and don't need a built-in lat/cable station bolted to the same frame.
GS348BP4 Series 7 Smith Gym Package
Price: $3,720 | Smith bar w/ 25 lb. starting weight | Includes GPA3B pec attachment | Uses 210 lb. weight stack | Mainframe: 11/12-gauge 2"x3", 724 lb. product weight
The GS348BP4 takes a different approach entirely: it's a full Smith gym package built around the Series 7 mainframe, bundling a Smith bar (starting at 25 lbs. of resistance before you add plates) with a GPA3B pec attachment and a 210 lb. weight stack in one connected system. Where the SCB1000B is a pure Smith station, the GS348BP4 is closer to a multi-station gym anchored by a Smith machine — you get pec/chest work built in from day one.
At 724 lbs. of product weight on an 11/12-gauge 2"x3" mainframe, this is a heavier, more elaborate build than the SCB1000B, which tracks with it doing more jobs at once. If your programming includes both Smith-bar work and stack-based pressing in the same footprint, the GS348BP4's integrated design saves floor space compared to buying separate machines.
Best for: buyers who want Smith machine training and a built-in pec/chest station in a single connected package.
GLA348B Series 7 Smith Machine Lat Attachment
Price: $989 | Weight: 75 lbs. | Dimensions: 78"L x 69"W x 84"H
The GLA348B is a Series 7 lat attachment without its own weight stack — it's designed for facilities that already have a weight stack elsewhere in their setup or plan to add one separately. At 75 lbs., it's a relatively light add-on that extends a Series 7 frame's capability into lat pulldown and related cable movements without the cost of a self-contained stack unit.
Best for: Series 7 owners who want lat pulldown capability and either already have a compatible weight stack or plan to add one on their own.
GLA348BS Series 7 Smith Machine Lat Attachment with Stack
Price: $1,285 | Precision machined 210 lb. alloy steel weight stack | Weight: 285 lbs. including the 210 lb. stack
The GLA348BS is the self-contained version of the same attachment — it ships with its own precision-machined 210 lb. alloy steel weight stack, so there's no separate stack purchase or compatibility question to solve. At 285 lbs. total (including the stack), it's a genuinely complete lat/cable solution for a Series 7 frame, ready to use out of the box.
Best for: anyone adding a Series 7 lat attachment who wants a complete, self-contained solution without sourcing a separate weight stack.
Quick Comparison Chart
| Model | Price | Key Spec | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCB1000B | $3,260 | Counterbalanced bar, up to 1,000 lb. capacity | Free-weight-like Smith bar feel |
| GS348BP4 | $3,720 | Smith bar + GPA3B pec attachment + 210 lb. stack | All-in-one Smith and pec package |
| GLA348B | $989 | Lat attachment, no stack, 75 lbs. | Adding lat pulldown to an existing stack setup |
| GLA348BS | $1,285 | Lat attachment with 210 lb. stack included | Self-contained lat/cable add-on |
The key distinction to keep straight: the SCB1000B's counterbalanced mechanism is a different design philosophy from the standard Series 7 Smith frame that the GS348BP4, GLA348B, and GLA348BS are all built around. The Series 7 lat attachments (GLA348B/GLA348BS) are designed to mount to Series 7 Smith frames — they aren't a bolt-on for the SCB1000B. If you want counterbalanced bar feel and lat/cable training in the same footprint, plan on pairing the SCB1000B with a separate cable station rather than a Series 7 lat attachment.
Why Buy From Everything Gyms?
As an authorized Body-Solid dealer, Everything Gyms ships every Smith machine and attachment above directly from Body-Solid's warehouse near Chicago, with free nationwide shipping and a price match guarantee. You also get the full Body-Solid manufacturer warranty on every unit, plus our own team on hand if you have questions about which Smith machine platform fits your space before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
SCB1000B vs. Series 7 Smith machine: what's the real difference?
The SCB1000B uses a counterbalanced bar that offsets part of its own weight for a more free-weight-like feel, while the Series 7 platform (used in the GS348BP4 and its lat attachments) is a standard fixed-rail Smith frame that also supports bolt-on stations like pec and lat attachments.
Is the SCB1000B a good counterbalanced Smith machine for serious lifters?
Yes — with a rated capacity up to 1,000 lbs. and a 543 lb. commercial-grade frame, it's built for facilities and home gyms that want Smith training without the artificially heavy bar feel of a standard fixed-rail design.
Can I get a Smith machine with a lat attachment built in?
The GS348BP4 Series 7 package includes a GPA3B pec attachment and weight stack, and you can add a GLA348B or GLA348BS lat attachment to a compatible Series 7 frame; the SCB1000B does not include a lat attachment.
How is the GS348BP4 Series 7 package different from a standalone Smith machine?
The GS348BP4 bundles a Series 7 Smith bar with a GPA3B pec attachment and a 210 lb. weight stack in one connected system, so you get pressing and stack-based training in the same frame rather than needing a separate machine.
Which Smith machine is best for a home gym, the SCB1000B or GS348BP4?
If you want the most natural Smith bar feel and don't need a built-in pec station, the SCB1000B is the more focused choice; if you want Smith training plus integrated pec and stack work in one footprint, the GS348BP4 does more in the same space.
Find Your Smith Machine Setup
Ready to add a Smith station to your gym? Shop the SCB1000B Counter Balanced Smith Machine for true counterbalanced bar feel, or explore the GS348BP4 Series 7 Smith Gym Package with its built-in pec station. Series 7 owners can round out their setup with the GLA348B lat attachment or the self-contained GLA348BS with its own weight stack.