ISOLATOR SETUPS

ISOLATOR CAM SETUPS

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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
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
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
  • Users who want more total load capacity — 16" of weight horn space
  • People who want more loading without needing a doubled pulley setup
  • Users who understand increased wear and tear at higher loads
  • Not recommended with the Crossbow Cam
  • Users who want future expansion into more trolley-based setups

ISO ARMS WITH ISOLATOR CAM SUGGESTED SETUP

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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, limiting certain setups
  • Some higher setups are limited because the VTS is above the ISOLATOR
  • Counterweight on ISO Arms may be required for heavy dips, lat pulls, etc.
  • Moving sleeves further down increases felt load
  • 1:1 ratio is too strong in this configuration
  • Heavier loading increases wear and tear on components
  • Great for general use across many lifts
  • 1:2 / 1:3 combo setups are excellent for flexibility
  • Very strong athletes may prefer the Crossbow Cam

ISOLATOR COUNTERWEIGHT OPTIONS

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Isolator Counterweight Rear Upright Trolley

Isolator Counterweight — Rear Upright Trolley

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PARTS:

  • Round Long Termination End (on ISOLATOR handle)
  • Single Side Pulley (upper)
  • Single Side Pulley (redirect)
  • Double Weight Horn Trolley — Front Facing Pulley
  • Cable

Cable runs from the ISOLATOR handle → up to upper pulley → back/down to redirect pulley → down to rear upright trolley for counterweight.

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