Coop on a Total Gym?! Reaction and Thoughts
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
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Reacting to Coop from Garage Gym Reviews testing out a Total Gym as well as discussing practical reasons why people use and don't use a sliding bench trainer.
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0:00 - start
1:35 - Total Gym Conspiracy
4:35 - Watching Watches
4:53 - Coop Using Total Gym
6:23 - TG Weak Points
8:06 - "Low Impact" Demographic
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One thing that hurt the Total Gym is the whole perception of the "infomercial exercise equipment". Even though it has always been a legitimate device and has even improved a lot since it first came out, a lot of people just kind of categorize it with all those other silly items like the "Thigh Master". Even I used to laugh at them whenever I'd see one at somebody's house. Also, like you mentioned, it fits a very specific requirement. It's for people who don't have a lot of space, but want to do a decent option to workout at home. There's no easy place in my house where I could set up something like a squat rack. At home, I work out in a very small den next to our garage. So, each time I workout, I pull the TG out of the garage, along with any other supplemental pieces of equipment I use with it. After I'm done, I close it up, put in back in the garage against a wall and put the other pieces of equipment away. Obviously, I'd rather have a dedicated workout room, but I'd rather do what I do than NOT workout.
Very practical and common situation you laid out. A TG with a good set of DBs is a solid mix.
Yeah like Tony Little and the Gazelle Freestyle
@@hybridresistance I wonder if the glide table can be used as an adjustable bench for dumbbell work.
Sorry I missed this, I generally don't get notified about he replies to replies. But yes, you can do DB work on these.
@@hybridresistance whats the heaviest one should go? I weigh 185. Would it be safe to use 100lb dumbbells for chest press?
Amazing Total Gym video.
The strength of products like the TG, Gym Monster and the Quantum Trainer is no or quick assembly.
Maybe it’s just reviewers like us, but I completely tired of huge space takers and literally have to hire a team to move the product lol.
100% Stevie. The boxes behind me express the struggle.
Almost 20 years ago QVC was selling the Total Gym Platinum Model. It was on sale on New Years Day and I figured I'd get one for use when I was older. It sayed it the garage for approximately 15 years. During quarantine i dusted it off put it together and tried a workout with it. I found it really shined when it came to upper back training. Since then I had a friend weld a standard weight bar to it so that I couldd add extra resistance. Now 4 years later I use it exclusively for cable rows/rear delt work. I've loaded up as much as 120lbs on the bar my friend welded on it plus my body weight which is approximately 160lbs and this piece of equipment has not failed me yet. I use a variety of other equipment including dumbbells, resistance bands and the trx system but at least twice a week I utilize my modified Total Gym Platinum for upper back and rear delt work. For being a less expensive model, the total gym platinum has proved to still be durable and reliable.
Awesome comment. I feel like a lot of people dusted off their machines during that period (including myself)
Back exercises feel really good on it, especially the different row variants. That's probably my favorite day to do a workout at home.
I have an older GTS that I bought seven years ago from a club on Ebay. I have Ironmaster adjustable dumbells, dumbell spotters with both an Ironmaster Superbench and lat pulldown with a small bench and a low pulley. I have a Bells of Steel weight stack with adjustable dual pulleys. I have a heavy bag, a battle rope and a Rogue Echo ( torture) bike. I use the Total gym primarily for legs. I stack weights on it and use it as a squat rack. I recently had a hip replacement, so I need to use a little caution with my legs, but it really gives a pretty decent leg workout safely. I also use it on cardio days as a circuit piece by doing a bunch of high rep leg and arm exercises along with bag work, the battle rope and the bike from Hell. Finally, I think it's great for supersets of all kinds in resistance training. I like it and use it a fair amount. I just wish there was a way to retro fit the newer adjustable glideboard on my older GTS Ithink I'd use it a lot more for armrs if it had that
I think its good to have a variety of different equipment if you have the space, you're body tends to get used to the same routine. It's good to mix it up.
Great video, Mike! I think it’s interesting that the TG is one of the most purchased home gym equipment, and yet, there is not a lot of content out there. Glad to see that the potential of these sliding benches are slowly getting out to the home gym community.
Thanks Larry! I should have added you as well as someone who’s making sliding bench content.
@@hybridresistance no worries, keep up the good work, brother!
Here comes a big jump in value on the second hand market... Also 7:20 shocked the heck out of me, lol. Thanks for the shoutout.
I told you, I’m making sure you’re watching! Now I’m just going to start making random Skyler Easter eggs in videos.
@@hybridresistance If you want a war of the easter eggs, I can go full Tyler Durden...
@@SkylerKing haha I submit! Maybe I’ll resort to hidden Rocky lines in videos.
Since discovering your channel I have been trying many of your "discoveries": the Total Gym, Band Board Bar, and now moving on to hex bar harness squats/deadlifts. I was coming from a standard squat rack, barbell, bumper plates and a pulley tower doing basic strength training maybe 1-2 days per week. I'm male age 64. Squats were getting a bit risky/scary once I got to 275 lbs. Went completely to the band board bar for 4 months and although I liked it, it was harder to measure weight progression, the band tension sometimes didn't feel right, and getting into the squat was very awkward and a bit risky. Moving on to total gym, I found it great as a functional/mobility trainer more so than a strength trainer and I found the lower body "squat" not satisfying. Even though I set up my barbell for deadlifts in another room of the house, real world for me is that I didn't make the effort. I'm sure that I have gone way backwards in my strength in the past 6-9 months of experimenting. I am between a couch potato and a gym rat. I like to work out but it needs to be in my face (my daily office in this case), easy to set up, and provide feedback. Not wanting the squat rack back in my office, I hope that the hex bar squat/deadlift for lower body and band board bar plus tower (for face pulls and pull downs) will do me well. Although I am hopeful that I will be able to still use the total gym for my daily warmups (flys and pullovers are great), it is in the other room folded up and leaning against the wall (in my wife's office who is not yet aware) ... so far away.
Thanks for sharing all of that. I think many people can relate to your situation.
Another informative video again, I have to say that I am so pleased with my past purchase of Powerblock 50 dumbell set.
An old school classic space saver for sure.
I use the power blocks 24 version that go up to 24lbs in 3 lb increments. I wish other companies made the circular type like nuobell with the twist lock handle because changing the weight on carpet when the power block is uneven is a pain. I like the aesthetic of working with a ‘square’ dumbbell though.
@@jaleesa00 you should check out the iron masters. They can go low and are in that square form. Might be reviewing them soon.
@@hybridresistance thank you
I've had my TG for about 3 yrs now & I really like it! You're right, it is easier on the joints, but it's still a good workout. Thanks for the update! 😊
it's only easier on the joints because you aren't lifting as heavy. If you did traditional weights with the same amount of resistence (weight) as you do on the total gym, there would be no difference on the joints. I always laugh when people say it's easier on the joints.
I’m glad to see that there are home gym expos, and that TG is exhibiting in them. I’d love to see local gyms start to include them too. Great clip!
I think the people who tend to gravitate towards total gym or resistance bands or suspension training are people that reside in small apartments and condos such as myself where large machines and squat racks would be an inconvenience and possibly even cause damage to the apartment. People with bigger homes and/or garages or basements can certainly find space for a larger multi station machine and if they can afford it will probably prefer that. Of course there are always gym memberships but I've never been a fan. A local Planet Fitness a few weeks back had a free day to entice new clients to join and I went out of curiosity. Pretty much stood around waiting for whatever machine I wanted to use to free up. Not a productive workout. My total gym at home is ready when I want it available.
Love this comment. You hit on multiple valid points on this one.
Well said. I would love a total gym, but my wife thinks our apartment is too small. But I have a slew of bands, kettlebells, rubber dumbells, a bike and a mini stepper. I am a member of the ymca, too.
@@terrancesellingtonFolded up most of the home use total gyms can fit in a closet or tucked in a corner when not in use
I recently sold my house got an apartment and gave most of my free weights to my best friend's son. I started to convert my workout routines to resistance bands, TRX equipment and my Total Fit Gym for my apartment and I will be joining the city I live in community fitness center mainly for my leg workouts. I learned as you get older your joints are not as forgiving like it was when I was young, also it feels liberating to get rid of things I accumulated over the years. The Total Gym is a great way to start if you're minimalizing but still want to stay fit.
You hit the nail on the head directly, it would be hard to say it any better without a lot more time ,
I like the Total Gym style work out but I also like free weights,but you can get a stretch with the
Total Gym
that you could never get with free weights and you can develop mass quickly with free weights,
but at some point mass doesn't become so important and stretching the joints will always be and with the Total Gym you can stretch and maintain your strength all at the same time.
I must say I love them both , I just wish Total Gym used wheels and axles that last as long as the frames.
Thank goodness for Randy Huck. 💯
I know a lot of people who are using them to stretch only. Great point
Shoulders - arms - core - variety of legs (not super resistant though for legs) - quick changes - high reps - hard to beat. Great to warm up too with prior to weights/bands. Or an efficient HIIT machine because of the quick changes.
Dear Mike. I’ve been following you Coop and Gluck for 13 months now (which is not a long time to express a judgement, but enough to make a broad picture). I currently live in a, small town in Italy. Over this time i bought all the clench fitness assortment, kensui, fat grip, all iron master, speediance gym monster, vector athletics, robus athletics, 1 olympic barbell, 150kg free weights, pull and dips…no racks, rigs, or heavy duty.
i lost 45 pounds and created ca. 15 pounds of lean mass (source is bioempidontiometry - electronic body scan, which i admit not to be very adcurate, still on large scale is a leading indicator).
in essence i regard you as a mentor and your content as knowledge. same goes for gluck. Of course i love coop, but is content is more on the entertainment side and he is a great anchor man. I saw many things on his channel for the first time but then found other ways to go deeper. thanks Mike !!
forgot to mention the legendary work of home gym hacks and reviews. shame on me!!!!
That's a great testimonial and set up my friend. I could probably speak for everyone you listed and say thank you so much for those positive comments and for watching.
Mike, your sea of boxes is hilarious. Is it to pack up the power tec?
Thanks Emily, at least I can get a laugh out of the chaos that is my garage. Those are just boxes for some products I picked up for review.
Yes, yes, all this. I keep going back and forth between the Total Gym and just plain resistance bands to getting marginally back into regular dumbbells. I am resisting the urge to gather weight plates though - do NOT have the room, but it's tempting. Will have to look into the Casio though!
Wait...I missed the starfield video! I got to check that ou. Thanks so much as always brother for watching and the support. I got a weight plate set up coming in that I wish I got sooner.
I love the total gym!! I've had one (on my 2nd one) for over 15+ years. Bought first one off craigslist and 2nd one out of Play again sports store. Well worth the investment. People sleep on the TG!! add weights to it and it is a game changer!!
100%. I've so many stories such as yours. Such a simple machine that can a lot
Love the follow up on this as I can understand why Total Gym held back from sending Coop one of their models to review. Coop’s channel is geared toward lifters and not for those who want to workout using body weight equipment and avoid potential joint injury. What he could do if he was to review a Total Gym, is get a small frame model and feature it as a DROP SET accessory to incorporate with a barbell and dumbbell strength training program. For instance a lifter can do 3 sets of barbell rows and the 4th set (DROP SET) can be done with the Total Gym 0:13 on a low incline setting using your body weight for resistance. The next range of exercise that would go well as a drop set accessory would be shoulder raises, bicep curls, tricep extensions and many more exercises to justify the purchase of a Total Gym. With that said a small frame model, if reviewed would make sense considering the fact that all bodybuilding movements can be done on both units without incurring the high cost for the large frame models.
Just my thoughts as that is how I use my ProFrom Ultimate Bodywork with my Barbell and dumbbell training.
Thanks Jose for all that information and comments. Coop certainly had some novel products such as X3 so I’d be surprised they wouldn’t want to. I know they want to capture some of that demographic but my best guess is that QVC is their money maker so this audience probably possibly isnt much of a priority.
@@hybridresistance I agree, which leads me to believe Total Gym will NOT want to take a chance with someone like Coop giving their product a thumbs down 👎 rating.
I recently bought a used total gym fit. I really love it. I’m at an age where I’m not interested in free weights anymore. I get a really good workout!
Mike, could I get your 2 cents given your experience with Total Gym. I've got the RS Encompass and the strength accessory package, I bought the the REP PR-5000 rack and plan on getting articulating jammer arms. Would the REP Ares 2.0 cable attachment be overkill and overlap given my Encompass or could you make a case for the two to co-exist?
I'm looking at doing a review on some jammer arms if you potentially want to look forward to that. But with the rep ares attachment, I think you may find your total gym may collect dust and or just be used for specific stand alone workouts. However if you can leave them both out, you'll likely get more use out of the TG that way. It really depends on what you plan on using your FT for. I personally haven't been inclined to get one because I already have multiple things (QTrainer / Gym Monster) that take the place on what I'd use a FT for.
@@hybridresistance thanks Mike, I'd definitely be interested in a review of articulating jammer arms. Those PRx Halo Arms are supposed to drop any day and they'd be a great choice for review since they're not out yet and a lot of people are interested in them but there' hardly any info.
Appreciate your input on the RS Encompass/REP rack + Ares 2.0 FT. I agree there would be a lot of overlap from a cable exercise perspective. With the strength package on my TG I can load a lot of weight on it so I also like it for leg work. TBH I'm now wondering if I'd be better off without the Ares (doesn't ship until late Aug) and just going with dedicated jammer arms on the rack which then wouldn't interfere with cable pulleys.
@@hybridresistance PRx Performance Halo Arms dropped for pre-order. Not cheap though at $1,500
I love TG. I remember struggling on level 6 when I first started, then I moved on to adding weight plates, then multiple bands. Now I love doing one arm and leg exercises. I recommend one arm pull/chin ups, and pistol squats.
if you use one arm the pulley will cut the weight in halffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff.
@@ScreamingEagleFTW I attach both ends of the cable to one handle. It gets pretty difficult I must say
"Hi Mike, could you please let me know where I can find the handle attachment you're using with the Total Gym GTS? I noticed it at the 6:39 timestamp in your video. Thanks!"
Thank you so much my friend for that! Here's a link to them www.trakfitnessllc.com/shop/p/trakhandle-sport Here's also an older review video with them ua-cam.com/video/skNRtl7dnSs/v-deo.html I honestly don't use it much because (based on how I use it) can pinch the skin a little. I through them on in this video because I couldn't find my other handles at the time
I've loved all of my Total Gym machines!
I’ve heard from very few people who didn’t like them at least in some fashion.
Hes right these machines are awesome especially the older ones. You can pick them up for $20 on online classifieds like marketplace or cl.
Casio G-Shock watches last forever. I have a different model, the DW-6600, which is over 25 years old, and it still works.
It was comments like this that sold me on them. Plus I just love that 80s looking style
Total Gym got me into resistance training because of its lower barrier to entry. Before using the Total Gym, I was more into cardio. Then I started with the Total Gym and saw my arms get bigger and my chest and shoulders more defined.
I ended up moving to free weights and machines and sometimes use the Total Gym. But it's just not heavy enough for some exercises. You have to do a lot of high rep sets to make up for the lighter weight, and I think that might be a downside for people who are more into the garage gym culture.
Great points Mario
Have you heard about YESOUL GY10 Gravity Trainer, another totalgym alternative equipment?
I haven't seen this exact one but I've been seeing similar cheap options on Alibaba express. Looks a lot like the old welder body works design, which is nice.
haha dude nice Casio illuminator...im wearing mine too. hasnt come off my wrist in 7 years lol
I love it. Ditched my Apple Watch for it.
Always wanted to try a total gym type machine. Seems like an enjoyable tool, just the price that puts me off. I use gymnastic rings and resistance band mostly, with dumb bells for my legs.
Check the used market. Literally giving them away at times.
@@hybridresistance good point. I'm in Scotland though, don't think Total Gyms are as common here.
So much of the total gym debate falls on what stage of life someone is in. Younger people in their 20's and 30's that are looking for large muscle mass will never be content with TG alone. They won't get the gains without heavy weight. But for the vast majority of us that want a physique like yours, tg, combined with heavy bands and great nutrition might get you close. Your observation about training more often without painful joints and tendons is spot on. I stay pretty lean and toned at 61, without ever feeling over trained - and I'm doing something on my Total Gym almost every single day. Thanks as always Mike.
Thanks as always my friend and great to see in the comment section again. Love to hear how frequently you're training and good you're feeling.
Sure thing bud. Happy to check in when I get a chance. Indeed, I just keep grinding away on the Rogue Echo, Total Gym, Bands, and bodyweight work. I will go down kicking and screaming!😎
What kinda stops me is how nuch floor space they take up. I know in storage mode its pretty small, but in use mode they are extremely long. I also wish i could increase the incline even higher to nearly vertical.
That's a valid point. It's one of the reasons I tell people they'll most likely use it if they can leave it set up.
@@hybridresistance I used to wheel it out of a back room and use it once a week in conjunction with other stuff on other days. Now I'm in a different space and I just don't have room to set it up in my basement gym space. Not with also having free weights.
I use my TG for leg single movements which help out a lot. I like how easy it is to use. I don’t have a leg press machine but I have 3 full racks and a squat rack . Abs I use a lot on my TG. Everytime I jump on it, I always tell myself why I don’t use it more
Great comment. Another point I forgot to address in the video is that one would be more likely to use a total gym if they had the space to leave it set up.
@@hybridresistance most of the time I’ll have it semi folded up and it’s really not in the way- overall I’m glad I got this. I got all different equipment and I like to keep things fresh and new if that makes sense
@@IronMayne I forget is this by chance Big Keith?
@@hybridresistance the same big Keith that saw you at the HGC while I was phone with my wife ..yes sir!!
@@IronMayne DANG. Did you change your YT name? Always next year brother. How are holding up with that injury?
It's about time Coop hopped on one. There is definitely a lingering stigma with the Total Gym, and he knows it. Serious lifters see it as a TV gimmick or for old people, and the only thing that will change that are channels like yours, Skyler's and Stevie's, where people can see big and/or cut dudes using them. It's funny, when I recommend my GTS to friends, I still have a little twinge of embarrassment, because I know all they are picturing is Chuck and Christie doing pilates moves on it...
I hear you on all those points.
Look at all those boxes! Are you building a CLUB HOUSE?🤣 I purchased a used Gr8Flex, and I got my hands on a used Total Gym EnCompass. It doesn't have a strength package Attachments, but the deal I got is crazy.
My kids are certainly having fun with them! I’ve heard of some epic deals scored on gts/encompasses.
Even with its few draw backs the T.G. could IMO do more for all around muscular fitness in a very safe manner than most others. Either way a another homerun Mike in connecting with so many fitness gurus.
Thanks so much Lou. You’re one of the veteran TG users who’s also not dogmatic about its use.
I have a Total Gym. It is o.k. for a light workout. The good thing about it is that I don't get muscle soreness after I use it. IMO, it is better to develop muscular endurance than muscular strength because muscular strength is best developed by lifting as much weight as you possibly can for 1 to 5 reps and muscular strength is best developed by 15 to 25 reps with sub-maximal weight. On the Total Gym, I can easily do reps as many as 50 without getting Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. The Total Gym is also easier on the joints.
I hear you, that's a valid point I've heard many times. While you can load up heavy weight on some exercises, it gets cumbersome and makes more sense to use another device.
I thought this video was coming.
I almost didn't, but you know I had to comment!
The Watch, The Watch!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I watch Coop's some time and I still can't understand how he owns all that equipment but still looks like he never touched a weight in his life 😂😂😂
I saw a comment on here that there is not a lot of content out there for the TG. There are channels one in particular that has over 100 Total Gym workouts. Total Gym has 2 youtube channels and a blog with dozens of free workouts. They have more content online then any other machine like theirs. I believe and will continue to believe in this machine. Total Gym has been around for 50 years. If it didnt work it would not be around for so long
People act like "infomercial grade" equipment is somehow lower quality than their Temu junk from an "influencer" and could not be further from the truth.
Coop wants all the smoke! I'm still wearing my tin foil hat!
So Coop thinks he’s big time and expects a free total gym
I'm sure they have a method to their madness, but also are getting plenty of people reaching out just waiting in line to send free product to them.
Chuck Norris uses the total gym so let’s face it, it’s legit.
Of course.
i hope mike meets chuck norris someday
"Hi Mike, could you please let me know where I can find the handle attachment you're using with the Total Gym GTS? I noticed it at the 6:39 timestamp in your video. Thanks!"
This is called a TrakHandle. I reviewed it awhile back here, but honestly don't like it that much on the Total Gym, b/c it can pinch the skin ua-cam.com/video/skNRtl7dnSs/v-deo.html