I was getting bored with my Total Gym and was going to sign up for a gym membership to get a better workout, THEN I FOUND YOUR VIDEOS! The upside down bicep curls hit the spot. I got a pump I didn't think was possible on this machine. Thank you for being awesome and saving me gym membership money!
I'm a 51 year old Long Haul trucker and I use my Total Gym on the road daily. Your videos have shown me new ways to get the absolute best out of my machine and myself. Thank you
Smart!! My older brother was a trucker but he was not doing exercise. He had heart attack while in truck at age 61. He recognized the signs and went straight to ER and saved his life. Due to lack of energy after long treatment retired at age 62.
Hey man, I just found out I’m diabetic with no insurance. For now I’m sticking to a strict diet, working out, and small amounts of insulin until it’s reversed to a point where it’s manageable. I just wanted to say thank you for a clear and concise video. You’re making content that literally helps and you need praise for that! Keep it up brother
Thanks Ken. Sorry for the delay, but I noticed for some reason this comment was "flagged" by UA-cam on my end. Just wanted to say thanks for the heartfelt comment.
The first Total Gym I saw was in a "rehab" in Texas where I worked as new Nurse. We have lots of patients from bull riders, truck drivers, oli field workers, & assorted motor vehicle acc. & athletes. The Total Gym is designed to move limbs that have have been damaged & need TLC. I was so impressed, I bought mine when the Patriots were playing the Colts in 2003. It is still used weekly at my house along with kettle bells of varing weights. BTW: I came to appreciate rehab after I went thru in in 1987 & 1989. My career changed after that!
I just moved into a temporary place where I can't set my squat rack or full gym up. I dusted off my total gym 3000 that I've lugged with me everywhere I've moved. Man, I haven't worked that fast on a total gym like ever. I was impressed with moves I've never thought of on here throughout the years. I got it when it came out lol. And my attachments are still packed up in boxes yet to be discovered. Amazed at that workout without any attachments really. It kicked my ass and I thank you, good sir!
April 5th 2023. I had a severe heart attack. It called Ventricular Tachycardia. My heart rate was stuck at 210+ beats per minute. When I arrived at the hospital and within seconds I was surrounded in Heart Failure room by at least 20 medical pros. Doctor comes in and tells me if they don't shock I am going die. They gave something in the hopes it would know me out but time was against all of us. I was wide awake for the shock and wow what a surreal experience. So I have been in recovery for some time and I am finally ready to start working out again. Prior to the heart attack I was in good condition. Now however as a man that worked out with 200+ pounds on the bench press and many other exercises that for a long time I could no longer do. In fact it is July 7th 2024 and I have never felt so weak in strength. I have now dusted off my Total Gym 1700 Club ( I know its borderline ancient but its all I have) and ready to begin again. I write this to you because this workout you have posted is going to get me close to what I was. Not sure if I will ever have the strength I used to have but I am determined to be able to do this work out to completion. I was not able to complete it today and not 20 but 10 reps. I thank you for this and all your other workouts you post here.
A friend lent me this machine because they barely use it and they knew I would. It was taking up space at their place so they offered it to me(xls). I am not new to the total gym, I have the 1000 but never got around to buying a new pulley since the last one snapped. I was doing park calisthenics around that time anyway and it was nice outside, so it didn't seem worth it. Now it's winter and I got this machine again so I will put it to good use. I was not trying to do the Q cards so I'm glad I came across your channel and this video. I must say you have renewed the reasoning of why I fell in love with the total gym in the first place. All theses versatile movements for every body part are only limited to your imagination. This was my first circuit of 2023 and your video did not disappoint 🙌 😁 The rear delt flys were my favorite at 20:36 To anyone considering doing theses exercises seriously be careful. I fell on my face at 18:44 just around the time he said be careful. Layed there for a sec and died of laughter 🤣. Thank you for that. Subscribed and 😅👍
Thanks for that comment and happy you liked it. I have to admit I've crashed a few times that ended in laughter. It's probably worth making a video stressing to be careful.
Wow love these short workouts. You're the expert. Purchased the 90 handles and was amazed how much better my back is engaged. Put on pull-up bar and very sore afterwards. Thanks very much Mike.
I got a well used Total Gym for $100 and its been great. If you look at it, they're actually pretty simple machines. I can easily change/upgrade pullies, roller, etc to keep this thing going year after year. And since its a steel from I could even weld it if needed.
Hey I just wanted to take a minute and tell you how much I appreciate you taken the time to make these videos what an awesome resource I have a library of your videos so I can do a new one everyday and keep it fresh thanks!!
Thanks Ben. I really appreciate people like you reaching out and taking the time to share how the channel has helped you. Best in the New Year. I should put another workout video up within the week or so.
Mike, I love the challenging workouts like the 30, 20, 10. I wasn't satisfied with the Total Gym until I looked online and found yours and Rosalie Brown. Thanks for what you do!
Thanks for the vid. Just getting back into this. Let myself go just busy with the kids. Kids are grown. No more excuses. I’m about 55 lbs overweight. This was my first workout in years. Kicked my butt.
Cardio-resistance. Gotta luv it. I appreciate your videos, helping me to finally use my 25 year old total gym for something other the a clothes hanger. Not going to lie, the manual hedge trimmer and limb loper are disconcerting😅. Motivation tools for your private training sessions?
20 min. Workout? Thats a goal. I'm 67, i think its going to take me longer than that. I'll have to take my nap first.lol Just baught my total gym. Thanks for the video. Now i just got to keep motivated.
This really sold me on buying one of these I haven’t even seen the rest of your videos but I seriously went through almost ten before this one including a short chuck norris add and you blew them all out the water with this one 🤙
I got a total gym but haven't been using it because i was having trouble deciding which exercises to do since I'm a complete beginner (really let myself go to the point walking is a workout). I'm beyond excited to have found your channel, and I think it's time to finally get to work! Do you happen to have a recommendation on how many times a week I should be using it?
Used to own a Total Gym. If I had found the this channel I may have kept it. Thinking it would to good to do circuits like this wearing a weighted vest for more resistance.
This workout is amazing and just a couple weeks into it I'm already seeing results! I'm doing this entire workout 3 days a week, but I'm curious how often you would do them?
Really appreciate that, thanks for the comment. Here's a video where I go over recent thoughts about putting together a program ua-cam.com/video/PVIopw8Hpzc/v-deo.html
Like the workout. One comment though. Try doing hamstring curls with the Wing attachment turned upside down. Then pulling with your hamstrings while holding the handles for stability. Saw this on a video by Skylar King.
It really depends on the exercise, any additional load, and your own body weight but I’d say the average for upper body is 15 reps at a moderate tempo.
Subbed a couple of weeks ago in anticipation of getting my GR8FLEX. I decided that was the best for me after watching your comparison vid. Definately made the right choice for me over the TotalGym. In the UK here, so had to hold tight for it to reach me from the US... Just wanted to say thanks for your awesome vids... Only been a week using GR8FLEX so far, but your vids have gotten me up n running real quick with some solid programs that are already hitting the mark. Thanks again for sharing these vids..Best on YT by a long mile ..They've made my transition from decades of weights to this glide board system way easier than I expected... Wish I'd done it years ago .
Great workout. It’s so helpful to see your form and angles you work from. I have an issue I have come across twice. Once with my older TG and now with my current. When I pull the cables 1 side catches for a second providing a moment of more resistance compared to the other cable. My cables are clean. The pulleys seem fine. Any thoughts? Thanks
My total gym only goes up to level 6 but i just got it, and its old, what is a good workout for both building abs and losing weight this video helped me so much with everything else whats a good core workout?
There's for sure some risks all over the place when using this machine. I always tell people of all crazy things I do with this, I feel much safer avoiding injury than a pickup game of basketball or pickleball.
I would love to do that. Probably would have to pull the trigger on getting better / location for such videos. This is really a "shotgun" operation. I got and want to do so much, but just struggle with creating time to implement. I appreciate that support / feedback though.
Glad I found your channel. I have a Weider brand piece of equipment, which is a total gym knock off. Can much of this (or other exercises) be mirrored with it? Or are there specific exercises for that bench?
Thanks brother. Here's a fairly recent video where I broke out my Weider for a workout. But yes, you certainly can mirror it where it counts. ua-cam.com/video/mF-sVCl2CBI/v-deo.html
Hi, been subbed for a little while, looking to start using my tg again, just a quick question.. Is there anymore benefit to doing the exercises at a slower pace and slowly push and pull so the muscles are under tension etc for longer each rep? If you see what I mean? Great channel.
I've made a couple videos talking about that here's one ua-cam.com/video/WxqVr16m7zM/v-deo.html but over all there's pros and cons to a variety of rep speeds. Even in this workout, I had varying speeds on different exercises. Thanks for watching
Just found your channel and am digging it! Just broke out my total gym again from a long break due to Covid. This looks like a great routine to get my body back in the game. How many days a week would you recommend doing this routine? Would 3 days (Mon/Wed/Fri) be ideal? Again loving your content and look forward to diving in!
I honestly haven't put anything on other than windex occasionally to spray down and clean the rails. But I'd just use something like this amzn.to/3C5sRMb
It really depends. If it's not too stressful for you, you could do it 3-4x a week. I didn't do this specific one , but would do something similar with much less exercises about 3-4x a week from over a span of 2 years.
I'd probably throw in at least a one rest day or alternate physical activity in the middle there to give your muscles a break. But you could, you'd just have to mess with varying the resistance and overall intensity to not overwork the muscles.
Possibly a strange question but how tall are you and how much do you weigh? Just bought my first Total Gym which arrives on Tuesday and worried my 6' frame won't fit.
I recently purchased a Total Gym XForce. I have it out in my garage. My question to you is this. In order to do the chest workouts, do you have to raise the incline? I am very out of shape and right now work on the 5th resistance level. I need help in my arms badly and want to strengthen my shoulders and chest a lot. Is raising the incline the key to getting a great workout? Thanks!
You certainly don't have to raise the incline. You can lower it and work with what you got. You can use your feet to help dissipate the weight a bit as well. I wouldn't even worry about raising the machine, just focus on doing whatever you have to to make it harder or dial up the tension on your muscles. Here's a video on positions you might find helpful ua-cam.com/video/5TPFOnEh1xI/v-deo.html
The problem with the total gym is that theres no eccentric work, almost no negative load, which is where 80% of muscle growth is activated. These machines are good for recovery and injuries though.
It really depends on the exercise and angle you're working at in my opinion, but I agree the eccentric is lacking. Using for 3 years 2020-2023 as my main for of resistance training as well as client / viewer feedback, I can attest you can still work/build muscles with it. One simple method I would do is attach band tension for that added negative on certain movements. great comment thank you
I would personally it up a bit more but you try this 2-3x a week. Here's a video summarizing my programming on a TG ua-cam.com/video/PVIopw8Hpzc/v-deo.html
Yes, but as with any fitness tool, it really depends on the context (goals, bodyparts worked, budget, space, etc). Feel free to ask me more questions though.
I did it in October around this video ua-cam.com/video/y1YnaODBqXU/v-deo.html . Really because it was getting colder out and I realized I could make it work and still use the garage space.
It really depends on exercise to exercise, but short answer is you just have to manipulate other variables (more reps, sets, frequency, adding bands/weights). Of course my best recommendation I can give is to use these machines in conjunction with other home gym equipment for the total package.
I appreciate it brother. I always had good arm genetics, but I'm really doing nothing different on a TG than what I was doing at the gym. I can replicate cable tension, band tension, and add external weight weight these machines. There's really nothing special about the these machines. It's more about what you bring to the machine as with any fitness device. Of course it has its limitations though.
haha, I had to look this up to see what you're talking about. I'm calling him out that he "thieved" me as my video was made in Nov 22 before his posts I'm seeing. I'm kidding though I'm sure he didn't see mine.
I don't do these exact follow along workouts ( I actually made a few videos explaining why) but the bulk of my home gym resistance training from 2020 until about a couple months ago was done on these types of machines. The machines look weird, but all I'm not doing anything different than what you can do with weights. Just loading basic exercises for reps/resistance.
I was getting bored with my Total Gym and was going to sign up for a gym membership to get a better workout, THEN I FOUND YOUR VIDEOS! The upside down bicep curls hit the spot. I got a pump I didn't think was possible on this machine. Thank you for being awesome and saving me gym membership money!
Great to hear. The pump on these machines (IMO) is superior to traditionally weights.
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I loved the upper body workout but also need my butt and legs toned.Will total gym do that?
I'm a 51 year old Long Haul trucker and I use my Total Gym on the road daily. Your videos have shown me new ways to get the absolute best out of my machine and myself. Thank you
Can you post a picture of how you have your TG set up? Do you use it outside beside your truck?
Yea, I'm not a trucker but how do you do that?
Smart!! My older brother was a trucker but he was not doing exercise. He had heart attack while in truck at age 61. He recognized the signs and went straight to ER and saved his life. Due to lack of energy after long treatment retired at age 62.
Hey man, I just found out I’m diabetic with no insurance. For now I’m sticking to a strict diet, working out, and small amounts of insulin until it’s reversed to a point where it’s manageable. I just wanted to say thank you for a clear and concise video. You’re making content that literally helps and you need praise for that! Keep it up brother
Thanks Ken. Sorry for the delay, but I noticed for some reason this comment was "flagged" by UA-cam on my end. Just wanted to say thanks for the heartfelt comment.
Great workout by Mark Cuban
Haha, not the first time I've heard that.
The first Total Gym I saw was in a "rehab" in Texas where I worked as new Nurse. We have lots of patients from bull riders, truck drivers, oli field workers, & assorted motor vehicle acc. & athletes. The Total Gym is designed to move limbs that have have been damaged & need TLC. I was so impressed, I bought mine when the Patriots were playing the Colts in 2003. It is still used weekly at my house along with kettle bells of varing weights. BTW: I came to appreciate rehab after I went thru in in 1987 & 1989. My career changed after that!
Wow great story, thanks for sharing that.
I love the aesthetically pleasing leaves on the garage floor
Right?!
I just moved into a temporary place where I can't set my squat rack or full gym up. I dusted off my total gym 3000 that I've lugged with me everywhere I've moved. Man, I haven't worked that fast on a total gym like ever. I was impressed with moves I've never thought of on here throughout the years. I got it when it came out lol. And my attachments are still packed up in boxes yet to be discovered. Amazed at that workout without any attachments really. It kicked my ass and I thank you, good sir!
April 5th 2023. I had a severe heart attack. It called Ventricular Tachycardia. My heart rate was stuck at 210+ beats per minute. When I arrived at the hospital and within seconds I was surrounded in Heart Failure room by at least 20 medical pros. Doctor comes in and tells me if they don't shock I am going die. They gave something in the hopes it would know me out but time was against all of us. I was wide awake for the shock and wow what a surreal experience. So I have been in recovery for some time and I am finally ready to start working out again. Prior to the heart attack I was in good condition. Now however as a man that worked out with 200+ pounds on the bench press and many other exercises that for a long time I could no longer do. In fact it is July 7th 2024 and I have never felt so weak in strength. I have now dusted off my Total Gym 1700 Club ( I know its borderline ancient but its all I have) and ready to begin again. I write this to you because this workout you have posted is going to get me close to what I was. Not sure if I will ever have the strength I used to have but I am determined to be able to do this work out to completion. I was not able to complete it today and not 20 but 10 reps. I thank you for this and all your other workouts you post here.
Wow! Thank you for this honest comment my friend. Life is truly a gift
A friend lent me this machine because they barely use it and they knew I would. It was taking up space at their place so they offered it to me(xls). I am not new to the total gym, I have the 1000 but never got around to buying a new pulley since the last one snapped. I was doing park calisthenics around that time anyway and it was nice outside, so it didn't seem worth it. Now it's winter and I got this machine again so I will put it to good use.
I was not trying to do the Q cards so I'm glad I came across your channel and this video. I must say you have renewed the reasoning of why I fell in love with the total gym in the first place. All theses versatile movements for every body part are only limited to your imagination.
This was my first circuit of 2023 and your video did not disappoint 🙌 😁
The rear delt flys were my favorite at 20:36
To anyone considering doing theses exercises seriously be careful. I fell on my face at 18:44 just around the time he said be careful. Layed there for a sec and died of laughter 🤣. Thank you for that. Subscribed and 😅👍
Thanks for that comment and happy you liked it. I have to admit I've crashed a few times that ended in laughter. It's probably worth making a video stressing to be careful.
This is the best Channel by far for working out with the Total Gym in my opinion the guy is awesome
Thank you so much my friend.
Wow love these short workouts. You're the expert. Purchased the 90 handles and was amazed how much better my back is engaged. Put on pull-up bar and very sore afterwards. Thanks very much Mike.
Thanks for always and happy to hear you're enjoying the handles. Great tip on the pull up bar!
Great workout. Your videos inspired me to dust off my Total Gym!!! 🎉
Very happy to hear that!
Thanks a lot for your training. I wouldn't have known how to really maximize this total gym had I not found your videos!
Thanks brother, I appreciate it.
I got a well used Total Gym for $100 and its been great. If you look at it, they're actually pretty simple machines. I can easily change/upgrade pullies, roller, etc to keep this thing going year after year. And since its a steel from I could even weld it if needed.
Hey I just wanted to take a minute and tell you how much I appreciate you taken the time to make these videos what an awesome resource I have a library of your videos so I can do a new one everyday and keep it fresh thanks!!
Thanks Ben. I really appreciate people like you reaching out and taking the time to share how the channel has helped you. Best in the New Year. I should put another workout video up within the week or so.
Mike, I love the challenging workouts like the 30, 20, 10. I wasn't satisfied with the Total Gym until I looked online and found yours and Rosalie Brown. Thanks for what you do!
Thanks so much Keith for those positive comments.
Your total gym workouts are always the best. Well explained matching excellent demos. Thanks so much for your great Total Gym workouts.
A trainer I was looking for ! Great 👍
Thanks for the vid. Just getting back into this. Let myself go just busy with the kids. Kids are grown. No more excuses. I’m about 55 lbs overweight. This was my first workout in years. Kicked my butt.
Great to hear Troy. Keep it up brother.
Good job
Love this one!!!!! The lunge arrangement is perfect!!
Thanks so much. Let me know what other workouts you'd like to see in the future.
Thanks for this video ..The total gym is really a universal machine...i still have the original with the pull up bars.
thank you for watching.
What. An. Outstanding. Workout. This. Was! Thank you so so much for this. 🎉
Thanks my friend.
Cardio-resistance. Gotta luv it. I appreciate your videos, helping me to finally use my 25 year old total gym for something other the a clothes hanger. Not going to lie, the manual hedge trimmer and limb loper are disconcerting😅. Motivation tools for your private training sessions?
20 min. Workout? Thats a goal. I'm 67, i think its going to take me longer than that. I'll have to take my nap first.lol
Just baught my total gym. Thanks for the video. Now i just got to keep motivated.
I had one of those workouts today. Thanks my friend.
This really sold me on buying one of these I haven’t even seen the rest of your videos but I seriously went through almost ten before this one including a short chuck norris add and you blew them all out the water with this one 🤙
Thank you so much my friend.
I got a total gym but haven't been using it because i was having trouble deciding which exercises to do since I'm a complete beginner (really let myself go to the point walking is a workout). I'm beyond excited to have found your channel, and I think it's time to finally get to work! Do you happen to have a recommendation on how many times a week I should be using it?
Thank you so much. This was great! I love short, but effective workouts. Yes, please more like this!
Thank you. Will do.
@@hybridresistance you got a playlist on these follow alongs?
Man I always love this workout!! Thank you so much!
Thanks for the watching!
This was my first total body workout & feel you challenged me for sure! Thanks so much.
Thank you! Very happy you liked it.
Used to own a Total Gym. If I had found the this channel I may have kept it. Thinking it would to good to do circuits like this wearing a weighted vest for more resistance.
I've made a few videos using weight vests with these machines and they go great together.
AWESOME!! THANKS backward biceps were great!
Glad you like them!
This workout is amazing and just a couple weeks into it I'm already seeing results! I'm doing this entire workout 3 days a week, but I'm curious how often you would do them?
Really appreciate that, thanks for the comment. Here's a video where I go over recent thoughts about putting together a program ua-cam.com/video/PVIopw8Hpzc/v-deo.html
This is was a great follow along , please do more..
Thanks Joe, I will.
Greatest work out! Done
Thank you my friend.
Great video! I just had knee surgery, but I think I can do some mods when the knees are bent! Thanks again great stuff here
Thank you for posting this!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you! I learned some new exercises as well different form adjustments on my current exercises.
Thanks Penny!
Thanks buddy that was great
Glad you enjoyed it
Great channel. Helped me immensely.
Happy to hear that. Thank you so much.
Thanks bro, that was awesome
No problem, thanks for watching.
Great workout from an older dude recovering from RA, if I have a problem with an exercise I just lower the height!
Thanks Ross. Awesome to know you're finding great use with the machine and working around your condition.
Gets the job done! Thanks :)
Thank you.
Like the workout. One comment though. Try doing hamstring curls with the Wing attachment turned upside down. Then pulling with your hamstrings while holding the handles for stability. Saw this on a video by Skylar King.
I have tried that awhile back, I'm just personally not a fan of it.
Bro! great video,excellent work out,spaced just right.Thanks!
Appreciate it. Thank you
SO GOOD THANK YOU
How challenging are the exercises and how many reps for u to go to failure typically
It really depends on the exercise, any additional load, and your own body weight but I’d say the average for upper body is 15 reps at a moderate tempo.
Great. I'll use this follow along.
Subbed a couple of weeks ago in anticipation of getting my GR8FLEX. I decided that was the best for me after watching your comparison vid.
Definately made the right choice for me over the TotalGym.
In the UK here, so had to hold tight for it to reach me from the US...
Just wanted to say thanks for your awesome vids... Only been a week using GR8FLEX so far, but your vids have gotten me up n running real quick with some solid programs that are already hitting the mark.
Thanks again for sharing these vids..Best on YT by a long mile ..They've made my transition from decades of weights to this glide board system way easier than I expected... Wish I'd done it years ago .
I got a Gr8flex too and have been very happy with it.
Appreciate that very much brother. Great to hear you're loving the GR8FLEX and getting something out of the channel.
Great workout. It’s so helpful to see your form and angles you work from.
I have an issue I have come across twice. Once with my older TG and now with my current. When I pull the cables 1 side catches for a second providing a moment of more resistance compared to the other cable. My cables are clean. The pulleys seem fine. Any thoughts?
Thanks
Awesome, had to stop just a few times to adjust hight on total gym. I'm sweating and worked out :)) Thanks
Great to hear it worked for you.
My total gym only goes up to level 6 but i just got it, and its old, what is a good workout for both building abs and losing weight this video helped me so much with everything else whats a good core workout?
The Fist of fury exercise could be done as a 4 count exercise!
Another great workout! Thanks so much!
Thanks John. Happy you enjoyed it.
I’m thinking of buying a total gym hiwever, all I see are upper body work outs. Does the total gym target legs and butt also?
Great Workout ! Flowed well got a great workout! Thanks for the video
Awesome to hear. Happy it worked out for you Sarah.
The inverted curls @9mins be carful if you or the machine fails you could slide and break your neck
There's for sure some risks all over the place when using this machine. I always tell people of all crazy things I do with this, I feel much safer avoiding injury than a pickup game of basketball or pickleball.
Hey Bud, have you ever considered doing pro-like training videos in a studio setting? You're a natural, I bet you'd get tons of views and re-views.
I would love to do that. Probably would have to pull the trigger on getting better / location for such videos. This is really a "shotgun" operation. I got and want to do so much, but just struggle with creating time to implement. I appreciate that support / feedback though.
Thanks!
Thank you Keith!!!
You are using the total gym fit. Can all of these exercises be done on the XLS as well?
Yes, they all should
Glad I found your channel. I have a Weider brand piece of equipment, which is a total gym knock off. Can much of this (or other exercises) be mirrored with it? Or are there specific exercises for that bench?
Thanks brother. Here's a fairly recent video where I broke out my Weider for a workout. But yes, you certainly can mirror it where it counts. ua-cam.com/video/mF-sVCl2CBI/v-deo.html
@@hybridresistance thank you!
Is this recommended as a daily workout? Or should I try it every other day, M-W-F? Thank you!
I wouldn't do it daily, but MWF would work. I'd also just mix up a bit in general after some time as well.
I enjoy working out at home
Hi, been subbed for a little while, looking to start using my tg again, just a quick question.. Is there anymore benefit to doing the exercises at a slower pace and slowly push and pull so the muscles are under tension etc for longer each rep? If you see what I mean? Great channel.
I've made a couple videos talking about that here's one ua-cam.com/video/WxqVr16m7zM/v-deo.html but over all there's pros and cons to a variety of rep speeds. Even in this workout, I had varying speeds on different exercises. Thanks for watching
This. Is. Great. Machine🤳👍👍👍
cuando ya tienes cierta edad y tus tendones no son como eran, este tioo de ejercicios viene genial.
Estoy de acuerdo
Yeah!!! Let’s go!!! Thank you! 🙌🙌💪💪
Love that enthusiasm. Inspiring me to make another workout like this.
Good workout!
Thanks Terry.
Awesome
Thank you.
Enjoyed
Thank you!
Just found your channel and am digging it!
Just broke out my total gym again from a long break due to Covid. This looks like a great routine to get my body back in the game. How many days a week would you recommend doing this routine? Would 3 days (Mon/Wed/Fri) be ideal?
Again loving your content and look forward to diving in!
Lol! Never mind man. I’m binging on your vids and just watched the one where you answer this question.
Happy you found the channel and an answer to the question. Thanks for watching.
Do you know the cheapest slider you can add the weight bar to?
The APEX G1
@@hybridresistance awesome. Thank you!
Great workout. What’s the best oil to put in total gym to lube it up?
I honestly haven't put anything on other than windex occasionally to spray down and clean the rails. But I'd just use something like this amzn.to/3C5sRMb
HOW MANY DAYS A WEEK SHOULD I DO THIS FULL WORKOUT
It really depends. If it's not too stressful for you, you could do it 3-4x a week. I didn't do this specific one , but would do something similar with much less exercises about 3-4x a week from over a span of 2 years.
Can you do this workout 5or 6 days in a row im 63 in decent shape for my age
I'd probably throw in at least a one rest day or alternate physical activity in the middle there to give your muscles a break. But you could, you'd just have to mess with varying the resistance and overall intensity to not overwork the muscles.
@@hybridresistance thank you so much for your help i appreciate it
Possibly a strange question but how tall are you and how much do you weigh? Just bought my first Total Gym which arrives on Tuesday and worried my 6' frame won't fit.
I’m 6ft and fluctuate between 205 to 220
I recently purchased a Total Gym XForce. I have it out in my garage. My question to you is this. In order to do the chest workouts, do you have to raise the incline? I am very out of shape and right now work on the 5th resistance level. I need help in my arms badly and want to strengthen my shoulders and chest a lot. Is raising the incline the key to getting a great workout? Thanks!
You certainly don't have to raise the incline. You can lower it and work with what you got. You can use your feet to help dissipate the weight a bit as well. I wouldn't even worry about raising the machine, just focus on doing whatever you have to to make it harder or dial up the tension on your muscles. Here's a video on positions you might find helpful ua-cam.com/video/5TPFOnEh1xI/v-deo.html
I did not movements for the belly. Mostly for arms and legs
Where else can you get as fast and effective workout?
Always coming through Lou! Appreciate it ! Making you the official mascot of the channel.
Que versatil es etsa maquina necesito una
Chuck Norris is 84-years-old and he uses the Total Gym regularly.
The problem with the total gym is that theres no eccentric work, almost no negative load, which is where 80% of muscle growth is activated. These machines are good for recovery and injuries though.
It really depends on the exercise and angle you're working at in my opinion, but I agree the eccentric is lacking. Using for 3 years 2020-2023 as my main for of resistance training as well as client / viewer feedback, I can attest you can still work/build muscles with it. One simple method I would do is attach band tension for that added negative on certain movements. great comment thank you
So, only doing 1 set of 20 reps as opposed to 3 sets to failure?
For this one yes, but it's more of just a unique workout to fit in more exercises.
Just starting
I hope this works out for me...I cant justify driving so far to the gym I want to attend
Ok I'm back starting on a fresh month n week.... holy biceps into the triceps is WORK.
For an old out shape fat man, it got me workout
getting them reps in. thats a nice bench💪🏿💪🏿
How many times a week should a 51yr old do this routine
I would personally it up a bit more but you try this 2-3x a week. Here's a video summarizing my programming on a TG ua-cam.com/video/PVIopw8Hpzc/v-deo.html
@@hybridresistance thank you the routine
You set up was perfect
I kept taking breaks and going slow so it took an hour lol
This one was a hard one for sure.
Ok. So thoughts. Are Total gyms effective ?
Yes, but as with any fitness tool, it really depends on the context (goals, bodyparts worked, budget, space, etc). Feel free to ask me more questions though.
This workout too extreme for me but doing it
Love it brother, can always dial back some variable and just go at your own pace.
По моему тому кто придумал этот тренажёр надо дать Нобелевскую премию. Привет из Украины.
When did you move out to the garage? For more space I'll presume?
I did it in October around this video ua-cam.com/video/y1YnaODBqXU/v-deo.html . Really because it was getting colder out and I realized I could make it work and still use the garage space.
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what happens when you master body weight? I feel like this thing would get out grown fast
It really depends on exercise to exercise, but short answer is you just have to manipulate other variables (more reps, sets, frequency, adding bands/weights). Of course my best recommendation I can give is to use these machines in conjunction with other home gym equipment for the total package.
No way he built those arms on a total gym.
I appreciate it brother. I always had good arm genetics, but I'm really doing nothing different on a TG than what I was doing at the gym. I can replicate cable tension, band tension, and add external weight weight these machines. There's really nothing special about the these machines. It's more about what you bring to the machine as with any fitness device. Of course it has its limitations though.
It's possible it's called hard work and dedication
Well I made it to exercise 12 lol
you thief that from Gary Brecka!!
haha, I had to look this up to see what you're talking about. I'm calling him out that he "thieved" me as my video was made in Nov 22 before his posts I'm seeing. I'm kidding though I'm sure he didn't see mine.
If anyone thinks this is what this guy actually does to exercise you’re delusional
I don't do these exact follow along workouts ( I actually made a few videos explaining why) but the bulk of my home gym resistance training from 2020 until about a couple months ago was done on these types of machines. The machines look weird, but all I'm not doing anything different than what you can do with weights. Just loading basic exercises for reps/resistance.
You're going to need alot more resistance if you want to build muscle