Comparing the Body-Solid S2CPX vs S2PECX usually starts as a straightforward "which machine should I buy" question, but these two Series 2 machines aren't really substitutes for each other — the S2CPX is a chest press and the S2PECX is a pec fly and rear delt combo machine. They train the chest through different movement patterns, so the more useful question is whether you need one or both.
Body-Solid S2CPX Series 2 Chest Press
Price: $3,375 | Application: Commercial | Weight Stack: 210 lbs. standard (310 lb. upgrade) | Dimensions: 44"x55"x69" | Product Weight: 450 lbs.
The S2CPX Series 2 Chest Press trains the chest through a pressing motion — the same basic movement pattern as a bench press or a plate-loaded chest press machine, just guided through a fixed range of motion on a 210 lb. weight stack (upgradable to 310 lbs. for more advanced lifters). At 44"x55"x69", it has a smaller footprint than the S2PECX, and its exercise focus is chest-specific.
Because a chest press primarily builds pressing strength, it's the machine to prioritize if bench-press-style horizontal pushing power is your main training goal.
Best for: facilities or home gyms that want a dedicated pressing-pattern chest machine with a heavier stack ceiling (up to 310 lbs.).
Body-Solid S2PECX Series 2 Pec Fly
Price: $3,375 | Application: Commercial | Weight Stack: 160 lbs. standard (235 lb. upgrade) | Dimensions: 58"x59"x72" | Product Weight: 422 lbs.
The S2PECX Series 2 Pec Fly trains a completely different pattern: an isolation fly movement that targets the chest through horizontal adduction, plus a rear delt focus that a chest press simply doesn't address. Its exercise focus spans both chest and shoulders, and it runs on a lighter 160 lb. stack (235 lb. upgrade) since fly and rear delt movements don't require the same load as a compound press. At 58"x59", it also has a larger footprint than the S2CPX.
Because the S2PECX doubles as a rear delt fly station, it fills a gap that a chest press machine leaves completely open — rear delt and upper back isolation work that most home and light-commercial setups otherwise skip.
Best for: facilities that want dedicated pec isolation and rear delt training in one machine, rather than relying on a chest press alone.
Quick Comparison Chart
| Model | Price | Key Spec | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2CPX | $3,375 | Pressing pattern, 210 lb. stack (310 lb. option), 44"x55"x69" | Bench-press-style pressing strength |
| S2PECX | $3,375 | Fly/rear delt isolation, 160 lb. stack (235 lb. option), 58"x59"x72" | Chest isolation plus rear delt work |
Do You Need Both a Chest Press and a Pec Fly?
Since the S2CPX and S2PECX train fundamentally different patterns — compound pressing versus isolation fly and rear delt — they're complementary rather than competing purchases. A facility or serious home gym that wants complete chest and shoulder training benefits from having both: the S2CPX for pressing strength, the S2PECX for isolation and rear delt work. If budget or space only allows one, most programs benefit more from the compound pressing pattern of the S2CPX first, adding the S2PECX's fly and rear delt capability as a second-phase purchase.
Why Buy From Everything Gyms?
Everything Gyms is an authorized Body-Solid dealer, shipping the full Series 2 lineup directly from Body-Solid's warehouse near Chicago. Every order includes free nationwide shipping, our price match guarantee, and the complete manufacturer warranty, so you can build out your chest and shoulder stations with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a pec fly and rear delt combo machine and separate machines?
The S2PECX combines pec fly and rear delt training into one 160 lb. stack (235 lb. upgrade) machine, while a chest press like the S2CPX is a separate, dedicated pressing-pattern machine on a heavier 210 lb. stack (310 lb. upgrade) — together they cover pressing and isolation without needing more separate stations.
Are a pec deck and a chest fly machine the same thing?
They train a similar isolation fly pattern, and the S2PECX serves that role in the Series 2 lineup while also adding rear delt capability — it is not the same machine as the pressing-focused S2CPX.
How much does the Body-Solid S2PECX cost?
The S2PECX starts at $3,375, with pricing up to $3,705 depending on the 160 lb. or 235 lb. weight stack configuration selected.
Should I buy the S2CPX or S2PECX first?
If you can only add one machine, most programs benefit more from the S2CPX's compound pressing pattern first, since it builds foundational pressing strength that the isolation-focused S2PECX doesn't provide on its own.
Build Out Your Chest and Shoulder Stations
Whether you need the pressing power of the S2CPX Series 2 Chest Press, the isolation and rear delt work of the S2PECX Series 2 Pec Fly, or both, Everything Gyms has them in stock and ready to ship.