Estimated knob resistance

MAXPRO Resistance Levels

Find your starting point on the Air or the SC, in pounds and kilograms.

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Every Knob Level

Estimated resistance at each of the 25 knob settings.

MAXPRO Air

Knob levels 1–25.

MAXPRO Air estimated resistance by knob level, in pounds and kilograms
Knob Level Pounds Kilograms
Warm-up / RehabLevels 1–6
1 3 1.4
2 3.5 1.6
3 4 1.8
4 4.5 2
5 5 2.5
6 7 3
BuildingLevels 7–12
7 10 4.5
8 12 5.5
9 16 7
10 22 10
11 28 13
12 34 15
StrengthLevels 13–18
13 40 18
14 47 21
15 54 25
16 61 28
17 68 31
18 75 34
MaxLevels 19–25
19 82 37
20 89 40
21 96 43
22 103 47
23 110 50
24 117 53
25 125 57

MAXPRO SC

Values shown are per side.

MAXPRO SC estimated resistance by knob level, in pounds and kilograms
Knob Level Pounds Kilograms
Warm-up / RehabLevels 1–6
1 6.5 3
2 8 3.6
3 9 4.1
4 10 4.5
5 11 5
6 12 5.5
BuildingLevels 7–12
7 14 6.4
8 17 7.7
9 20 9.1
10 24 10.9
11 28 12.7
12 33 15
StrengthLevels 13–18
13 38 17.3
14 44 20
15 52 23.6
16 60 27.3
17 68 30.9
18 78 35.5
MaxLevels 19–25
19 88 40
20 100 45.5
21 112 50.9
22 124 56.4
23 137 62.3
24 148 67.3
25 158 71.8

How to Read This Chart

  • Estimates, not lab values.

    Actual resistance can vary slightly by unit, cable angle, and how far you pull.

  • Start lower than you think.

    Pick a level where your last 2 reps are hard but your form stays clean, then turn the knob up as you get stronger.

  • Why cables beat bands.

    Resistance bands lose tension unevenly and can snap mid-rep. MAXPRO's cable resistance is consistent through the whole range and you can change it with one turn of a knob.

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MAXPRO Air

Slips into any bag. 12 ft of cable, starts at just 3 lbs.

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MAXPRO SC cable machine set up with a bench
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MAXPRO SC

Built to replace your gym entirely. Dual cable, up to 300 lbs, bench compatible.

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Quick Answers

What's the lowest resistance on MAXPRO?

The Air starts at 3 lbs and the SC starts at 6.5 lbs, so both work for beginners and rehab.

What's the max resistance?

The Air goes up to 125 lbs. The SC goes up to 300 lbs combined across its two cables.

Air or SC: which one should I get?

If you train mostly at home and want heavy resistance, bench work, and dual cables, get the SC. If you're always moving and want a gym that fits in any bag, get the Air. A lot of our best customers have both: the SC stays home, the Air goes with you.

Does it need power or a subscription?

No plug required, and the app has no subscription on either one.

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