HOIST MI-7 FUNCTIONAL GYM

Mi7 Functional Training System

The HOIST® Mi7 Functional Trainer is a personal pulley gym from the new line of HOIST MiSeries home gyms. Engineered with innovative excellence, the Mi7 features a sleek and appealing design that conceals most hardware from view. A wider, walk-in, frame offers more space for additional bench exercises while the extensive variety of unique features maximizes exercise options. These features include dual Silent Steel® weight stacks with 360 degree rotating columns for completely free range of motion, five pull-up / chin-up grip options and dip bars that are rotationally stored away. The Mi7 is a product unlike any other home gym, perfect to build full body strength and improve overall fitness.

Key Features

• Patented Flip n Grip® technology with 5 pull-up grip options including rock grips
• Patent-pending Flip n Dip® technology with narrow/wide grip dips
• Silent Steel® weight system eliminates metal-to-metal contact
• Dual 150 lb weight stacks (300 lbs total, upgradable to 400 lbs)
• 360-degree rotating columns with patent-pending Integrated Adjustment System
• 28 pulley adjustment points per column
• Integrated Smith machine with Ultra-Lite Lifting System™ (30 lb bar)
• Adjustable safety tiers on Smith machine
• Split Weight Cabling™ for 50% resistance and 114" cable travel
• Commercial-quality linear bearings and shafting
• Polyurethane covered rack outs for silent operation
• Quick Release one-handed accessory connectors
• Non-marring feet for floor protection
• Compact walk-through design (60.36" x 66.38" x 83.49")
• Integrated bottle holder and accessory rack
• Adjustable tablet/mobile device holder
• Sleek design concealing most hardware
• Includes 5 commercial-quality accessories
• 300 lb user weight capacity for pull-ups and dips
• 711 lb machine weight for rock-solid stability

Detailed Feature Descriptions

Patented Flip n Grip® Pull-Up Technology

The patented Flip n Grip® system revolutionizes pull-up training with 5 distinct grip options, including specialized rock grips for climbers. Unlike fixed bars, the Flip n Grip® allows users to target different muscle groups by changing grip width, orientation, and hand position (wide for lats, close for middle back, neutral for shoulder protection/biceps, and rock grips for forearm/finger strength). The innovative flip mechanism stores the grips neatly, preserving the MI7's aesthetic. Robust construction supports users up to 300 lbs for weighted pull-ups. This grip variety prevents training plateaus and allows progressive overload.

Patent-Pending Flip n Dip® Dip Bar System

The patent-pending Flip n Dip® technology offers narrow and wide grip dip bar positions, optimizing muscle activation. Narrow grips target triceps for arm and lockout strength, while wide grips focus on the chest and front deltoids, complementing bench press. The bars rotate for storage, eliminating obstruction. They support up to 300 lbs, accommodating weighted use, and feature comfortable, slip-resistant polyurethane grips. This strategic positioning, along with Flip n Grip®, creates a complete calisthenics station within the MI7's compact footprint, allowing dips, pull-ups, and cable exercises without interference.

Silent Steel® Weight Stack Technology

The Silent Steel® weight system uses precision-engineered guides and bushings to eliminate metal-to-metal contact, ensuring smooth, whisper-quiet operation. This feature prevents the clanking noise common with traditional weight stacks, making it ideal for use early morning or late night, and suitable for apartments, condos, or home offices. Each side includes 150 lbs of Silent Steel® weight (300 lbs total), with an upgrade option to 200 lbs per side (400 lbs total). The smooth operation also reduces mechanical wear and extends the equipment's service life.

360-Degree Rotating Columns with Integrated Adjustment

The 360-degree rotating columns, featuring a patent-pending Integrated Adjustment System and 28 pulley points, offer a completely free and unlimited range of motion. Commercial-quality bearings enable smooth rotation, allowing natural movement and functional, sport-specific training that fixed machines cannot replicate. The Integrated Adjustment System ensures quick, effortless adjustments without pins or knobs. You can use both columns together for bilateral exercises or independently for unilateral work. Quick Release one-handed connectors allow instant accessory swaps (handles, bars, ropes, straps), making transitions seamless. This versatility transforms the MI7 into a complete movement training system.

Integrated Smith Machine with Ultra-Lite System™

The integrated Smith machine features the Ultra-Lite Lifting System™, reducing the bar weight to just 30 lbs (compared to 45+ lbs traditionally). This is ideal for beginners, rehabilitation, or focusing on form. The system uses a counterbalance to offset most weight while maintaining the guided path. Adjustable safety tiers offer multiple catch points for safe training to failure without a spotter during exercises like squats and bench press. The vertical path improves focus on target muscles by eliminating balance as a limiting factor. Polyurethane covered rack outs ensure silent use and bar protection. The Smith machine seamlessly integrates with the MI7's walk-through design, perfect for bench exercises with an optional or third-party bench.

Split Weight Cabling™ and Extended Cable Travel

The HOIST MI7’s Split Weight Cabling™ provides a 2:1 cable ratio, resulting in 50% resistance (e.g., 150 lb stack = 75 lbs resistance) and an extended cable travel of 114 inches. This long travel is essential for full range-of-motion exercises, tall users, and sport-specific movements, as most trainers only offer 60-80 inches. The 2:1 ratio offers finer resistance increments (5 lb jump versus 10 lb jump on 1:1 systems) for precise progressive overload, making it ideal for core, rotator cuff, and precise resistance training. This combination ensures smooth, natural resistance curves across complete ranges of motion.

Product Specifications

MI7 With Core Stabilizer Pad Configuration

• Product Width: 60.36 inches (153.3 cm)
• Product Height: 83.49 inches (212.07 cm)
• Product Length: 66.38 inches (168.61 cm)
• Machine Weight: 711 lbs (322.50 kg)
• Max User Weight (Pull-ups/Dips): 300 lbs

MI7 Without Core Stabilizer Pad Configuration

• Product Width: 60.36 inches (153.3 cm)
• Product Height: 83.49 inches (212.07 cm)
• Product Length: 51.49 inches (130.78 cm)
• Machine Weight: 694.5 lbs (315.01 kg)
• Max User Weight (Pull-ups/Dips): 300 lbs

Core Stabilizer Pad Dimensions

• Product Width: 25.57 inches (64.94 cm)
• Product Height: 10.38 inches (26.35 cm)
• Product Length: 29.41 inches (74.69 cm)
• Pad Weight: 16.5 lbs (7.48 kg)

Weight Stack and Resistance Specifications

• Standard Weight Stacks: 150 lbs (68 kg) per side (total 300 lbs)
• Optional Weight Stack Upgrade: Add 50 lbs per side (total upgrade 100 lbs)
• Maximum Weight Configuration: 200 lbs per side (total 400 lbs)
• Split Weight Cabling™: 2:1 ratio (50% resistance at pulleys)
• Effective Resistance per Side: 75 lbs standard (100 lbs with upgrade)
• Cable Travel: 114 inches with strap handles
• Pulley Adjustment Points: 28 per column
• Smith Machine Bar Weight: 30 lbs (Ultra-Lite Lifting System™)

Included Commercial-Quality Accessories

• Adjustable strap handles (one pair)
• Dual attachment, long assist strap
• Padded ankle/thigh strap
• Dual attachment, ultra-light aluminum straight bar with revolving attachment points
• Commercial-quality, ultra-light aluminum curl bar

General Specifications

• Rotating Column Design: 360-degree freedom of movement
• Adjustment System: Patent-pending Integrated Adjustment System
• Connector System: Quick Release one-handed accessory connectors
• Bearing System: Commercial-quality linear bearings
• Frame Protection: Polyurethane covered rack outs
• Floor Protection: Non-marring feet
• Storage Features: Integrated bottle holder and accessory rack
• Technology Integration: Adjustable tablet/mobile device holder
• Design Philosophy: Streamlined with concealed hardware