Thanks for your videos, great tips and the other great thing about the Total Gym is you're also working your core with most of these exercises which is another benefit of this machine.
@@hybridresistance I actually got in touch with a local physical therapy center by my house that have the higher end Total Gyms (they look similar to the GTS but go by another name) and they told me that in the spring they will be getting new machines and selling the used ones and I am considering getting one of them just to see how the higher end model works. They mentioned that they will replace the wheels on the sliding bench right before they sell their machines, I figure with the discount they give I could get a higher end model for roughly what Total Gym sells the FIT for on their website so it might be worth the investment.
I really appreciate the guidance for using the resistance bands as a way to add more resistance to the machine. For a few exercises, I was getting tired of how many sets it would take on the max incline to get a good stress on the muscle. I didn’t really want to add too many weight plates due to not wanting to get too close to the machine limit. The resistance bands are a great approach to not add much actual mass on to the frame
So many more great videos about the greatest home multi-gym ever. Please do a video proving Total Gym is much worthy than an ordinary workout bench. Comparing to all exercises similar but different to each other such as: Dragon Flags, free weights exercises, aerobics workouts etc. Thanks.
Wish I could to that kneeling curl but being 64 and not that limber it feels un balanced to me. But the others work fine. Good video. You're arms a pretty impressive.
I’m in the same boat. Unfortunately kneeling and sideways doesn’t work for me either. Thankfully there’s so many ways to take advantage of the TG. Another great video
I would be important to angle your body so that your arms are at your sides (as with a normal curl) and avoid having your arms getting pulled too far back if that makes sense.
"If you do these exercises for this rep range, this set, and this frequency - using these Total Gyms sliding bench trainer - I almost guarantee that you will definitely build and tone, tighten, strengthen your arms in ways that will honestly, I think, in my opinion, at least for myself, far surpass anything that you were doing in the gym."
The prone press down with the rope is one of my favorites. I like to do a set, and since I’m laying face down disconnect the cable from the glide and go into the chin-ups that you do gripping the top of the machine. Gives the arms a real nice burn.
Great video, been doing these exercises for a while now (all 6 for biceps and triceps), 2-3x per week other days are chest and back, so 5-6x workout per week. I am struggling now with amount of reps and set, as well as resistence. My goal is to build some muscle mass, but it seems i am stuck now.
@@hybridresistance by stuck I mean I don't get the proper results (gain mass, got improvement in shape btw), stuck in a way that I dont know should I go higher resistance and lower reps in sets, or do workout till muscle failure, or should I simply add more reps in sets to gain results. I mean I can increase more reps per set, ATM I am at 30x3 every exercise at mid to high (not highest)resistance. What would benefit more to gain mass kinda of stuck. Not using any suplements ATM. Btw thx for replay, really appreciate it.
Another great video Mike. I tried that triceps exercise with the ez curl bar (seated, back towards the tower) and really felt it, much more so than lying down with basically the same movement. While I’m really enjoying the GR8FLEX exercises, one thing I rely on my dumbbells for is forearm training. I haven’t found anything yet that matches the seated palms up and palms down dumbbell forearm raises.
Thanks William. Have you by chance seen or done any of the forearm exercises I did in this video th-cam.com/video/VaXb-006vNA/w-d-xo.html I don't do a lot of focused forearm work, but I remember that these exercises really taxed them. I also recently commented on a video I was recording how I noticed my forearms seem to be growing / more defined since I've been using the TG. I feel that simply doing work these machines really works them from the constant holding on in the incline position.
Thanks again Mike. I had seen that previous clip and tried a few variations, but still preferred the dumbbells, plus my doctor recommended doing dumbbell extensions when I complained of tennis elbow. He wasn’t familiar with sliding benches though, and he’d probably be ok with the exercises you featured there. I have the chrome handles and that twist clip on my wishlist at Amazon. When my kids ask me what I want for my birthday or Christmas I’ll now have something to show them. If they take the hint, I’ll revisit the forearm exercises from your video as it’s always nice to mix things up a bit.
Thank you. It's a simple iPhone. I tried upgrading to a "real" camera and it just didn't look right. I do need to upgrade though all around on my production quality. Just need to hire someone to tell me what to get .....on a budget though.
Thanks for another awesome video. I really like the bicep curl facing away from the tower while kneeling on the glide board. I seem to be able to isolate the muscle best this way. Will it hurt my results to always work the biceps in this way? Should I be mixing it up to see better results?
Not necessarily, but it's never a bad idea to mix up the stress to the muscles / body. I'd definitely try experimenting to see if you can find other exercises that work for you to mix in.
Great video Mike! I feel the same way. I get a better pump on arms and less elbow stress than free weights. I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on the dip attachments. Worth it or not? Use yours very often? Thanks again for all the great content 🙏
I know there's people on the channel that love them, honestly I rarely use them. I feel like I get a better stress / ROM using the cable with handles. You can do some other stuff with them too such as pull ups though.
I keep reviewing your videos to see if theres any attachment or position I can add to mix things up...I noticed you use the ropes for a cross cable tricep move...Would there be any advantage to doing a cross cable bicep curl even with the chrome handles when facing the tower...or is that just awkward without any added benefit? Thnx Mike
I have always had tiny arms. Since I got this total gym, I found your channel. I am taking you up on this challenge!
I really appreciate the videos you post. You helped me fall back in love with my total gym.
Very helpful they're helpful. Thanks for that comment.
I really need to get one of these Total Gym models. It seems like it can really awesome for working around injuries.
Keep up the great work.
Thanks Stevie. Fore sure great around injuries and much easier on the joints than free weights.
Thanks for your videos, great tips and the other great thing about the Total Gym is you're also working your core with most of these exercises which is another benefit of this machine.
Absolutely Stevie.
@@hybridresistance I actually got in touch with a local physical therapy center by my house that have the higher end Total Gyms (they look similar to the GTS but go by another name) and they told me that in the spring they will be getting new machines and selling the used ones and I am considering getting one of them just to see how the higher end model works. They mentioned that they will replace the wheels on the sliding bench right before they sell their machines, I figure with the discount they give I could get a higher end model for roughly what Total Gym sells the FIT for on their website so it might be worth the investment.
I really appreciate the guidance for using the resistance bands as a way to add more resistance to the machine. For a few exercises, I was getting tired of how many sets it would take on the max incline to get a good stress on the muscle. I didn’t really want to add too many weight plates due to not wanting to get too close to the machine limit. The resistance bands are a great approach to not add much actual mass on to the frame
Thanks Joshua. Appreciate you watching and the comments
Another winner great job as usual💪💪💪
Thank for the encouragement Lou!
Awesome stuff my man you must have read my mind my arms are a weak point and have been needing a good workout
So many more great videos about the greatest home multi-gym ever. Please do a video proving Total Gym is much worthy than an ordinary workout bench. Comparing to all exercises similar but different to each other such as: Dragon Flags, free weights exercises, aerobics workouts etc. Thanks.
I did something similar awhile back, but I probably do need to revisit this. I'll throw it on the list.
Wish I could to that kneeling curl but being 64 and not that limber it feels un balanced to me. But the others work fine. Good video. You're arms a pretty impressive.
I’m in the same boat. Unfortunately kneeling and sideways doesn’t work for me either. Thankfully there’s so many ways to take advantage of the TG.
Another great video
Thanks Mike, I hear what you're saying.
How do you avoid shoulder pain when doing seated curls with back facing tower? I am going to have to try them again but with less resistance
I would be important to angle your body so that your arms are at your sides (as with a normal curl) and avoid having your arms getting pulled too far back if that makes sense.
@@hybridresistance makes total sense. Thanks for the reply and all your knowledge
"Total Gym....almost guarantee ...build, tone tighten, straighten your arms...far surpassed anything that you were doing in the gym."
"If you do these exercises for this rep range, this set, and this frequency - using these Total Gyms sliding bench trainer - I almost guarantee that you will definitely build and tone, tighten, strengthen your arms in ways that will honestly, I think, in my opinion, at least for myself, far surpass anything that you were doing in the gym."
The prone press down with the rope is one of my favorites. I like to do a set, and since I’m laying face down disconnect the cable from the glide and go into the chin-ups that you do gripping the top of the machine. Gives the arms a real nice burn.
Great tip.
Great video, been doing these exercises for a while now (all 6 for biceps and triceps), 2-3x per week other days are chest and back, so 5-6x workout per week. I am struggling now with amount of reps and set, as well as resistence. My goal is to build some muscle mass, but it seems i am stuck now.
Do you mean stuck at a plateau or you can do any more reps/sets?
@@hybridresistance by stuck I mean I don't get the proper results (gain mass, got improvement in shape btw), stuck in a way that I dont know should I go higher resistance and lower reps in sets, or do workout till muscle failure, or should I simply add more reps in sets to gain results. I mean I can increase more reps per set, ATM I am at 30x3 every exercise at mid to high (not highest)resistance. What would benefit more to gain mass kinda of stuck. Not using any suplements ATM.
Btw thx for replay, really appreciate it.
Love your advice and videos Brother thank you
Appreciate it Silvio
It is important to talk about seated versions cause some of older people aren't to flexible.
Another great video Mike. I tried that triceps exercise with the ez curl bar (seated, back towards the tower) and really felt it, much more so than lying down with basically the same movement. While I’m really enjoying the GR8FLEX exercises, one thing I rely on my dumbbells for is forearm training. I haven’t found anything yet that matches the seated palms up and palms down dumbbell forearm raises.
Thanks William. Have you by chance seen or done any of the forearm exercises I did in this video th-cam.com/video/VaXb-006vNA/w-d-xo.html I don't do a lot of focused forearm work, but I remember that these exercises really taxed them. I also recently commented on a video I was recording how I noticed my forearms seem to be growing / more defined since I've been using the TG. I feel that simply doing work these machines really works them from the constant holding on in the incline position.
Thanks again Mike. I had seen that previous clip and tried a few variations, but still preferred the dumbbells, plus my doctor recommended doing dumbbell extensions when I complained of tennis elbow. He wasn’t familiar with sliding benches though, and he’d probably be ok with the exercises you featured there. I have the chrome handles and that twist clip on my wishlist at Amazon. When my kids ask me what I want for my birthday or Christmas I’ll now have something to show them. If they take the hint, I’ll revisit the forearm exercises from your video as it’s always nice to mix things up a bit.
As usual hello and thank you. What video camera do you use. I need one for my family and love the clarity thyat your videos provide. TY in advance.
Thank you. It's a simple iPhone. I tried upgrading to a "real" camera and it just didn't look right. I do need to upgrade though all around on my production quality. Just need to hire someone to tell me what to get .....on a budget though.
Thanks for another awesome video. I really like the bicep curl facing away from the tower while kneeling on the glide board. I seem to be able to isolate the muscle best this way. Will it hurt my results to always work the biceps in this way? Should I be mixing it up to see better results?
Not necessarily, but it's never a bad idea to mix up the stress to the muscles / body. I'd definitely try experimenting to see if you can find other exercises that work for you to mix in.
Great vid. Is there any way to do a concentration curl or something similar on the TG? Thanks for the upload.
Thank you. Check out this video, it has one in it. just jump to the time stamp. th-cam.com/video/FK2aGbjFZQI/w-d-xo.html
Great content. and you’re right, if you’re consistent with this, you’ll see results.
Thank you.
Great video Mike! I feel the same way. I get a better pump on arms and less elbow stress than free weights. I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on the dip attachments. Worth it or not? Use yours very often? Thanks again for all the great content 🙏
I know there's people on the channel that love them, honestly I rarely use them. I feel like I get a better stress / ROM using the cable with handles. You can do some other stuff with them too such as pull ups though.
I keep reviewing your videos to see if theres any attachment or position I can add to mix things up...I noticed you use the ropes for a cross cable tricep move...Would there be any advantage to doing a cross cable bicep curl even with the chrome handles when facing the tower...or is that just awkward without any added benefit? Thnx Mike
Thanks Josef. I personally wouldn't do the cross grip curl with the ropes.
1:31 That looks like a 3-foot straight bar with 1-inch diameter. Which company makes that?
That comes from Total Gym. Hit their website
Question. Where can I buy the barbell for tricep pull downs. I couldn’t find it anywhere especially on the total gym website. Thanks
Here you go amzn.to/3F9TbqM
Thank you quick question do you leave it outside full time if so has the weather hurt it at all?
I always bring mine in when I'm done.
@@hybridresistance copy thank you sir
Like the Kool Aid man says...Oh Yeah!
So its all body weight? What if you cant lift your body weight?
It's on an incline, so it's only a fraction of your bodyweight.
Do you take any supplements
Yes, I make a little pre-workout concoction in the description box, but the main staples are creatine / whey protein.
@@hybridresistance what kind of preworkout you use. I currently use c4
You talk too much
Thanks for the comment brother and for watching. God bless you.
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