Bullet Pulley Review

The Bullet Pulley is a universal, rack mounted low pulley system that adds versatility to any home gym when combined with a high pulley.

It’ll work with any size upright so it’s perfect for any home gym owner that wants to do cable exercises without buying a full size functional trainer.

It’s made with high quality materials and super stable at any height.

Let’s check it out!

Unboxing

I got a pair of Bullet Pulleys because I wanted to simulate a functional trainer.

Each one comes in their own box with cardboard cutouts that keep them from shifting during shipping.

Here they are out of the boxes.

Even though there’s no assembly required, they come with a wrench to lock in the angle of the pulleys.

I found I can secure the angle by just turning the pulleys to the side while locking the nut in the back.

Here’s a back side view of the pulleys.

The frame is backed by a thick layer of UHMW plastic (red) which helps to protect my uprights from scratches.

And the nut has unique bullet shape with a pointy end which comes in handy with different sized rack holes (I’ll show you what I mean later).

Specs

• Main body: Steel

• Cone shaped nut: Knurled and made of aluminum

• Pulley: 3.5″ nylon plastic

• Finish: Black powder coat

• Dimensions: 10″ L x 3.75″ W x 3.5″ H

• Weight capacity: 350 lbs

• Compatibility: Universal (fits any 3″ x 3″ rack or smaller with 5/8″ or 1″ holes)

What Is The Bullet Pulley?

The Bullet Pulley is a universal, rack mounted low pulley system for home gyms.

It fits any weight rack that’s 3×3 or smaller (regardless of hole size) and works together with high pulleys (high pulley not included).

This lets me add more exercises to my home gym pulley system.

Top Benefits Of The Bullet Pulley

Space & Money Saving

Compared to a functional trainer, the Bullet Pulley doesn’t take up any extra floor space.

I attach it to my weight rack and it only takes up 10″ of space from front to back.

Financially, this is also more economical than a functional trainer which at the low end costs around $600.

No Tools Needed

I like that setup is minimal.

All I do is insert the Bullet Pulley into my uprights, screw the nut in the back, and connect it to my high pulley.

That’s all there’s to it.

Exercise Versatility

Once I have it set up, the low pulley gives me more exercise variations than just having a high pulley.

For even more variety, I can set up two low pulleys (I’ll show you how that’s done).

Best Features Of The Bullet Pulley

Universal Fit

The best thing about the Bullet Pulley is that it fits on any rack.

I have a 3×3 weight rack with both 5/8″ and 1″ holes so I can use the pulleys anywhere but…

With so many weight rack options this is great for other home gym owners because it’s compatible with whatever anyone has.

V-Trough System

One of the reasons the Bullet Pulley works with any rack, is because of the V-Trough system behind its steel frame.

This V shape hugs the uprights and keeps the pulley from shifting around once I tighten the nut in the back.

Cone Shaped Nut

And the other reason is because of the cone shaped nut in the back.

The tapered end of the nut allows me to use it on 5/8″ and 1″ holes without the need for a washer.

In the pic above, I have a pulley on two different sized holes on my PRx rack.

The top pulley is on a 1″ hole and the bottom one is on a 5/8″ hole.

I’m able to get both tight on there without having to use any special tools which I really like because it makes it easy for anyone to use.

This is what the nut in the back looks like going through the 1″ hole.

Most of the tapered end of the nut is in the hole.

And this is the nut on a 5/8″ hole.

You can see more of the tapered end since it’s a smaller hole but the concept is genius cause it fits both holes.

The tapered end does get scratched from tightening it into the hole but the nut is strong enough that it won’t get damaged.

Pulley Angle

I like that the Bullet Pulley has the ability to angle (also known as pitch) towards the high pulley side.

This is similar to the PRx pulley system I’ve previously tested and that slight tilt gives the cable a smooth motion.

With the Bullet Pulley, I tilt the pulley towards the high pulley then lock it down so it stays there.

In my case, I have the double pulley set up so both pulleys will be tilted towards the middle of my weight rack.

Protective Layer

Right behind the steel frame there’s a thick layer of plastic that protects my upright from steel to steel contact.

I don’t baby my rack from scratches but it’s good that they added that thick plastic piece to protect both pieces of equipment.

Exercises Using The Bullet Pulley

Double Pulley Exercises

Here’s how I set up the double lower pulleys to recreate two armed functional trainer exercises.

I have two high pulleys hanging from the pull up bar, two low pulleys, and a loading pin in the middle.

Here’s a closer look at the lower pulleys.

You can see both pulleys are angled towards the inside of my rack so the cable can flow smoothly.

Here’s what it looks like when I do lateral shoulder raises at the same time.

Here’s a low to high cable crossover…

And cable flys.

I can also use this same set up for cable bench presses.

Above you’ll see a sample leg workout involving compound and isolation exercises.

I used the Double Pulley kit for squats, deadlifts, and lunges (also need to try these with a squat harness).

And a single high and low pulley for leg curls and leg extensions with the help of an incline bench and ankle strap.

Single Pulley Exercises

For seated cable rows, I can either set the pulley higher on the upright so I can sit on my weight bench or…

My favorite way to do these is using the Nordbench since I have a footplate for better leverage.

I like the constant tension I get when doing bicep curls with a cable machine…

Even preacher curls feel much harder..

Here I connected a cable rope for some pull throughs..

I showed you the double lateral raise earlier….

Here’s the unilateral version and it works just as good.

When doing lower body isolation exercises, I use my Infinity arm and connect the cable to my ankle strap.

For leg extensions I sit on the arm.

For leg curls, I turn the seat pad vertically and use that to support my thigh.

As you can see, I can get as creative as I want and do a lot of exercises with the addition of one lower pulley.

Two lower pulleys takes versatility to another level…

Bullet Pulley Pros & Cons

Pros

• Universal: Unique design make it fit any upright that’s 3″ x 3″ or smaller with 5/8″ or 1″ holes

• Space saving: Doesn’t take up any additional room in my garage gym since it goes on the uprights

• Stable: Doesn’t move at all once I tighten the nut in the back

• Pitch: Angle on the Bullet Pulley allows the cable to move smoothly

• Cost effective: Economical way to recreate cable exercises without having to spend a ton on a functional trainer

• Versatile: I can recreate a bunch of functional trainer exercises by just adding a low pulley

• Weight capacity: With a weight capacity of 350 lbs, this can be used by the majority of home gym owners

Cons

• Screw mechanism: Screwing/Unscrewing the nut takes time, adding a quick release nut would be better

Bullet Pulley Discount Code

Right now the only discount available is for the Bullet Pulley Double Kit (no discount for the single pulley).

The retail price is $234 but I’m gonna hook you up with a $30 coupon.

Just click the red button below to reveal the discount code…

Bullet Pulley Alternatives

PRx Pulley System

The PRx Pulley System is solid but it’s exclusive to people who own their weight racks.

So for those who don’t have a PRx rack then this one is out of the question.

If you already own a high pulley and only need the low pulley, it’ll cost you $179 per low pulley.

Shogun Flex

The Shogun Flex cable machine sells for $350 when you buy one unit or $645 if you buy the pair.

Each unit tops off at 40 lbs of resistance so this one is light but it all comes down to your needs.

Ancore Trainer

The Ancore Trainer starts at $650 for the 55 lbs version and the 65 lbs version is $750.

It’s a cool machine with different weight increments but with a max capacity of 65 lbs, it does have limitations for people who like to go real heavy.

Beyond Power Voltra

The Beyond Power Voltra comes with a bunch of features other rack attached cable machines don’t have (200 lbs max, eccentric, assist, etc)…

But at $2099 each unit, it is the most expensive rack attached home gym cable machine.

At that price point it is not an option for most people.

My Experience Using The Bullet Pulley

I’ve reviewed many home gym cable machines and even created my own pulley system, so I’ve been able to test a few set ups.

One thing that’s great about the Bullet Pulley, is that it will fit any rack which is a big plus because it’s accessible to everyone.

A few things I’d like to see Bullet Pulley improve are the following:

• Bundle: Have the option to buy a top pulley and cable as a bundle so everything comes included UPDATE: Bullet Pulley now offers a bundle!

• Pulleys: Although the plastic pulley moves smoothly, having an aluminum pulley would make it even smoothe

• Quick release nut: A quick release nut would make set up time faster

Conclusion: Should You Buy The Bullet Pulley

If you lack space but want to be able to do cable machine exercises without having to buy a functional trainer, this is a great option.

It fits any rack regardless of brand and hole size…

It’s affordable, sturdy, and easy to set up in combination with your high pulley.

And it’ll open up a ton of cable exercises to add variety to your workouts.