Thank you for the demonstration. The bars do look quite versatile. On my wish list from Total Gym would be a low bar that goes into the holes for the squat stand to aid in targeting calf muscles. Presently I use one press up bar facing inward, but a more solid solution using the squat holes would be ideal. It looks like many people use the Pilates Toe Bar for that, so I'm going to order one of those.
You're welcome! Yes, I agree, the toe bar would be a good choice for targeting calf muscles. Also try doing single leg squats with your heel lifted so the weight is on the ball of the foot. You should feel that in the calf muscle as well!
@@easternyellowjacket276 Try using the lower edge of the squat stand for calf raises, with your forefoot/feet on the stand and your heels off the board. Start tippy toe then control dropping heels below edge of board and back up for 1 rep. Works great!
Very helpful video. Just discovered your channel and watched your Top 9 Attachments video. Where to find these Tri-Grips in Canada? Total Gym Direct U.S. is sold out for the Fit models, and I am having a hard time with them shipping to me as well. I have a Fit Plus I am looking at these for. I also have a Platinum Plus.
@@DavidsTotalFitness Yes, have looked there a few weeks. I have put out local ads as well, looking for other parts as well. There are some modified ones, but shipping is way too high. Thanks for the prompt reply.
Hi, Nick - You have a good eye! The L and R stickers are a bit confusing -- is it based on facing the tower or with your back to the tower? 😂 I assumed it is based on facing the tower since you are facing the tower when using them. Also, that is the same methodology they use for labeling the ab attachment, which further reinforced the placement I chose. So I looked into this a bit more ... (1) Total Gym's official website demo video shows them installed the way I have them. (2) The instruction sheet that came with them has a diagram that appears to show them installed opposite of what I have in the video, like you pointed out. (BTW, the diagram is small and hard to read.) So, this is a bit contradictory. I have not reached out to Total Gym to get a better answer. I tried them both ways, and the way I have them in the video felt a little better to me, but that could just be me. I honestly don't think there would be any harm using them either way. The instruction sheet is probably correct and the guy in their demo video made the same assumption I did. If I get an official answer from them, I will share it here. Do you own a set? How do you use them? Thanks for watching and for your feedback!
@@DavidsTotalFitness Hi David. It’s very confusing. Ive had a 1400 for years and just bought a used FIT. I have the Ab attachment and tri grip bars for my 1400(smaller frame). On the 1400, based on how the Ab attachment fits, it appears right and left is based on if your back is to the tower, but on the fit, it’s the opposite(I only have the ab attack for the FIT). So comparing the ab attachment for the smaller and bigger frame,with the handles going in the same direction, one says L, the other says R. 😂 I’ll be ordering the tri grip for my FIT when it’s back in stock.
I reached out to Total Gym and got an answer back ... they said the demo video is correct and that there would not be any issue if they were installed opposite what is show on the instruction sheet. 🤔🤔🤔
I"m curious...what is not ergonomic about the way David has installed them? I know the matter of how they SHOULD be installed has been resolved, but I'm still curious what appears to you to be not ergonomic in the way they are installed here?
After watching this review I ordered them, love them
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Great Vid!! 💪🏾💯
Thanks for watching!
Thank you Mr. David. Another great review and video!
Glad you liked it!
Thank you for the demonstration. The bars do look quite versatile. On my wish list from Total Gym would be a low bar that goes into the holes for the squat stand to aid in targeting calf muscles. Presently I use one press up bar facing inward, but a more solid solution using the squat holes would be ideal. It looks like many people use the Pilates Toe Bar for that, so I'm going to order one of those.
You're welcome! Yes, I agree, the toe bar would be a good choice for targeting calf muscles. Also try doing single leg squats with your heel lifted so the weight is on the ball of the foot. You should feel that in the calf muscle as well!
@@DavidsTotalFitness Will do. Thanks!
@@easternyellowjacket276 Try using the lower edge of the squat stand for calf raises, with your forefoot/feet on the stand and your heels off the board. Start tippy toe then control dropping heels below edge of board and back up for 1 rep. Works great!
Very helpful video. Just discovered your channel and watched your Top 9 Attachments video. Where to find these Tri-Grips in Canada? Total Gym Direct U.S. is sold out for the Fit models, and I am having a hard time with them shipping to me as well. I have a Fit Plus I am looking at these for. I also have a Platinum Plus.
Glad you found it helpful. You may want to try eBay or Facebook Marketplace if you’re OK with used.
@@DavidsTotalFitness Yes, have looked there a few weeks. I have put out local ads as well, looking for other parts as well. There are some modified ones, but shipping is way too high. Thanks for the prompt reply.
I know they are labeled L and R, but I think you put them on wrong. It’s not ergonomic that way.
Hi, Nick - You have a good eye! The L and R stickers are a bit confusing -- is it based on facing the tower or with your back to the tower? 😂 I assumed it is based on facing the tower since you are facing the tower when using them. Also, that is the same methodology they use for labeling the ab attachment, which further reinforced the placement I chose. So I looked into this a bit more ... (1) Total Gym's official website demo video shows them installed the way I have them. (2) The instruction sheet that came with them has a diagram that appears to show them installed opposite of what I have in the video, like you pointed out. (BTW, the diagram is small and hard to read.) So, this is a bit contradictory. I have not reached out to Total Gym to get a better answer. I tried them both ways, and the way I have them in the video felt a little better to me, but that could just be me. I honestly don't think there would be any harm using them either way. The instruction sheet is probably correct and the guy in their demo video made the same assumption I did. If I get an official answer from them, I will share it here. Do you own a set? How do you use them? Thanks for watching and for your feedback!
@@DavidsTotalFitness Hi David. It’s very confusing. Ive had a 1400 for years and just bought a used FIT. I have the Ab attachment and tri grip bars for my 1400(smaller frame). On the 1400, based on how the Ab attachment fits, it appears right and left is based on if your back is to the tower, but on the fit, it’s the opposite(I only have the ab attack for the FIT). So comparing the ab attachment for the smaller and bigger frame,with the handles going in the same direction, one says L, the other says R. 😂
I’ll be ordering the tri grip for my FIT when it’s back in stock.
How confusing! They need to get their stickers in order and the factories on the same page! 🤣
I reached out to Total Gym and got an answer back ... they said the demo video is correct and that there would not be any issue if they were installed opposite what is show on the instruction sheet. 🤔🤔🤔
I"m curious...what is not ergonomic about the way David has installed them? I know the matter of how they SHOULD be installed has been resolved, but I'm still curious what appears to you to be not ergonomic in the way they are installed here?