ISOLATOR CAM SETUPS

CAM to VTS 1:1 Setup

CAM TO VTS WITH 1:1 RATIO USING SAME UPRIGHT

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BEST FOR:

  • Low-cost setups (requires only one pulley)
  • Simple setup
  • Compact footprint
  • Users who find 1:2 feels too heavy for curls or other movements
  • 1:1 ratio gives easier starting weight
  • Must consider starting weight of VTS
  • Limited ISOLATOR movement up/down
  • Back upright setup gives more adjustability
  • Not very strong users or those OK loading more plates
  • More weight = more wear on VTS over time
  • Users OK leaving ISOLATOR on or removing to use VTS
  • Back upright allows VTS and ISOLATOR to stay separate

PARTS:

  • ISOLATOR Cam
  • Top Guide Pulley Bracket
  • Single Side Pulley
  • Round Long Cable Termination End
  • Cable
CAM to VTS 1:2 Setup

CAM TO VTS WITH 1:2 RATIO USING SAME UPRIGHT

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BEST FOR:

  • Lower-cost setups (double-side pulley bracket + floating pulley)
  • Fairly simple setup
  • Compact use of space
  • Stronger athletes needing more resistance
  • Higher effective load from same plates
  • ISOLATOR movement limited (trolley travels twice the distance)
  • May need to set ISOLATOR very low for long-ROM work
  • Preacher curls & weak-range movements may feel heavy
  • Good for users OK leaving setup as-is or removing ISOLATOR each time

PARTS:

  • Double-side pulley, side-attached bracket
  • Floating pulley
  • Threaded termination end (for floating pulley)
  • Long round termination end (to attach to VTS)
  • Short round termination (on bracket bolt)
  • Optional for quick removal:
  • — Two extra short round termination ends
  • — One carabiner
ISOLATOR Cam to Double Weight Horn Trolley 1:1 on Crossmember Upright

CAM TO DOUBLE WEIGHT HORN TROLLEY — FRONT FACING PULLEY with 1:1 Ratio ON CROSSMEMBER UPRIGHT

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BEST FOR:

  • Users with a rack 40” deep or greater
  • Anyone who wants to dedicate a separate upright for the trolley (keeping other uprights open)
  • Users who want more total load capacity — 16" of weight horn space vs. 9" or 12" on standard trolleys
  • People who want more loading without needing a doubled pulley setup
  • Users who understand that max loading increases wear and tear and potential break risk over time
  • Not recommended with the Crossbow Cam since it will likely collide with the weight plates
  • Users who want the option to expand functionality as more trolley-based setups are released

PARTS:

  • ISOLATOR Cam
  • ISOLATOR Cam Bottom Guide Pulley Bracket
  • Single Side Pulley
  • Double Pulley (Side-Attached)
  • Additional Single Side Pulley
  • 60" Upright with Cross-Member Upright Bracket
  • Cable
  • Round Long Cable Termination End
  • Double Weight Horn Trolley — Front Facing Pulley
  • OR Side Weight Horn Trolley — Side Facing Pulley (9" or 12" option)

ISO ARMS WITH ISOLATOR CAM SUGGESTED SETUP

ISO Arms on CAM 1:2 to VTS on Same Upright

ISO ARMS ON CAM 1:2 RATIO TO VTS ON SAME UPRIGHT

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BEST FOR:

  • Compact setups where everything is on one upright
  • Lower-cost
  • Fairly simple setup
  • Users who want to use ISO Arms with the VTS but don’t need maximum felt load on every movement
  • People who still want to do a wide variety of lifts without going to the heaviest-feeling ratio options

NOTES / LIMITATIONS:

  • Because it’s a 1:2 ratio, the VTS trolley travels twice as far, which can limit certain setups—especially since the ISOLATOR and VTS are sharing the same upright
  • Some higher setups are limited because the VTS is mounted above the ISOLATOR, but you can still create variations for lat pulldowns and more (as shown by Larry)
  • This ratio can work if you use counterweight on the ISO Arms, but a good amount of load is needed for dips, lat pulls, etc., and it may still be insufficient for very strong athletes
  • Moving the attachment sleeves further down the ISO Arm increases felt load, but it can still be light for some users
  • A 1:1 ratio will be overpowered in this configuration, so 1:2 is the lowest ratio we’d recommend here
  • Loading more weight on the ISO Arm counterweight or using a longer weight horn on the VTS can help reach the desired load for heavier lifts
  • Running this setup with very heavy loads frequently can put more wear and tear on the system and increase the risk of parts breaking over time
  • This setup is good for users who want to keep doing all their other lifts; some heavier-felt-load setups may be challenging
  • A strong option to consider with this build is a 1:2 / 1:3 combo setup where you can swap between those two ratios as needed
  • Stronger users who plan to use the ISO Arms heavily may want to look at the Crossbow Cam instead, since it offers more felt load than this cam with a doubler; if they’re strong enough to run that setup on preacher curls or other weaker movements, it may be a better fit

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