DIY to Pro: Why I Upgraded to the Temple of Gainz Multiflight
Temple of Gainz Multiflight Review – The Ultimate Lateral Raise Upgrade
I’ve been a fan of lateral raise machines ever since building my own rack-attached version in 2022. Now, more companies are catching on. There are a lot of great options out there, but the Temple of Gainz Multiflight immediately caught my attention.
I wanted one badly. Now I’ve been using it for a couple of months—so does it live up to the hype? Let’s talk about it.
The Origin Story
Temple of Gainz has a wild backstory. Back in 2022, the owner Yoni was watching my DIY gym equipment tutorials on YouTube. He built his own seal row bench and lateral raise machine, but eventually hit the same wall many of us do—spending more time building than training.
That moment of clarity led him to source equipment overseas and eventually launch Temple of Gainz. Crazy to think that sharing my DIY videos helped inspire one of the most exciting new brands in the home gym world.
And yes, I’m now officially an affiliate. If you decide to pick up this machine—or anything else from Temple of Gainz—you can support my work by using this link.
First Impressions of the Multiflight
I first saw the Multiflight when Joe from Illuminati Iron posted a video on it. After years of using my DIY wooden lateral raise, I knew this was the upgrade I needed.
Eventually, my Multiflight arrived (on the same day as my Temple of Gainz leg extension/leg curl). Assembly was straightforward—just make sure to use the PDF instructions from the email, not the printed manual.
I was missing one part, but Yoni shipped it out fast. A+ customer service.
How It Works
The magic of the Multiflight lies in its engineering: dual rotating cams connect to arms that swivel forward/back and side to side, creating resistance in 25 different circular angles across 15 hydraulic-assisted heights.
It’s incredibly smooth—whatever adjective you like: buttery, silky, milky—it fits. I set the handles to hole #3 for extra ROM and get to work.
Key Movements
- Lateral Raise: Set the cam height to shoulder level. Thanks to the hydraulic strut, it’s easy to adjust despite the heavy frame.
- Rear Delt Raise: Uses a head support pad (vs chest support in my DIY). It can feel a little awkward on the neck but it works.
- Front Raise: Very similar to a cable front raise. Simple, clean movement.
- Pec Fly: Criminally underrated. The setup is intuitive and the squeeze at the top is fantastic. I love using drop sets here—top weight, drop, repeat x3. It’s brutal and awesome.
Specs & Footprint
This machine is compact yet functional: 44.7” wide, 76.4” tall, and only 26.5” deep. You’ll need about 62.6” of lateral clearance when training.
Unlike some competitors (Penatta, Bolt Fitness), there’s no raised footplate or pedestal area, which saves even more space.
Comparisons
I tried the Penatta version at The Arnold this year—it's 4–5x the price and only slightly smoother. Not worth the massive upcharge in my opinion. The Temple of Gainz Multiflight holds its own, even against high-end commercial options.
Other competitors include Bells of Steel, Olympian Frontiers, and Mikolo, who are offering rack-attached lateral raise solutions. I may do a video comparing these soon.
Minor Improvement Suggestions
- Use a continuous numbering system on the adjustment dials (e.g. 1–24 instead of 1–6 repeated).
- Add a bumper to the top side of the handle arm to prevent it from resting on the aluminum knob during fly setups.
- Add a pinhole in the top plate for parking the selector pin.
- Make the starting weight lighter—currently it starts at 20 lbs unless you unbolt the top plate. I recommend using MicroGainz for finer increments.
Why Not Just Use Dumbbells?
(Cue mad scientist energy) If you’ve only done dumbbell raises, the Multiflight will shock your system. It offers consistent resistance throughout the movement thanks to the cams and pulleys.
With dumbbells, 20 lbs only feels like 20 at the top. With this machine, it’s 20 all the way through. That’s a big difference when it comes to effective training.
Final Verdict
If we’re rating it, I give the Temple of Gainz Multiflight a solid 4.5 out of 5 stars. None of the minor flaws are deal breakers. It’s a top-tier, compact, multi-function machine that actually delivers.
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