1) TUU-varying tempo 2) ROM- mainly full, but sometimes partials are helpful 3) Intensity- varying rep range, but sometimes too high reps are unhelpful. 3 really helpful tips thank you! Great video
Total Gym for me all the way. It’s the one piece of equipment that I come back to. I’ve even sold a couple of them in the past regretting it, then buying the total gym fit.
@@hybridresistance Thank you for your channel and encouragement back when you were for the most part sharing the capabilities of the total gym. Nevertheless, still watch your channel. You have a very approachable personality. God bless you and your family. ✝️💪
I have the X3 system, and the videos that came with the product are really lacking. I'm interested in seeing a video of you doing and explaining those basic exercises, nothing fancy. Crawl, walk, run. Bands and a bar are new to me - easier to do wrong. Machines are easy. Bands and a bar? Tips and tricks for the basic exercises, please.... Your channel does a great job of utilizing bands of all brands and applications; I trust you.
Thanks man. I got some past videos related to this, but I am looking at putting something together in one package in the near future. Appreciate the kind words.
@@hybridresistancethat would be great if you can do that Mike, I have the X3 system too, and to see a video like that would be great. Happy New Year to you and your family!
I know it is a competitor to X3 but Harambe System's TH-cam page has good tutorials for many of the "standard" exercises with a band/bar/board system. Once you get comfortable there I would suggest branching out to other channels and simply doing a TH-cam search to discover some of the additional exercises you can do with resistance bands. Some ideas off the top of my head are Clench fitness has some really good tutorials on multiple ways to use bands and Buff Dudes has a 12 week resistance band program (they call them mobility bands) that I have been using (I'm on week 9) that has been the best I've used. They have an accompanying video series on their workout channel (that is unfortunately incomplete). Even then I've subbed in some alternate workouts and also done some searches to see if there is a way to do the work out differently due to my set up versus theirs. That should be a good starting point but I would highly recommend at a minimum getting some metal door hooks (one at the top and one at the bottom Kipika Door Anchor $16 on Amazon), some handles (Yes4All 360 rotating $22 on Amazon), and some Serious Steel 12 inch mini loop bands. I also think a pull up bar is great and a recent addition I've made ($35 Sportneer on Amazon) as I get better results versus alternate exercises with bands.
Happy New year🎉. 11 years ago when I got back into fitness, I started with Bodylastics resistance bands and subscribed to their online classes and database. Was 54 at the time and wanted to be nice to my joints, etc. this really did the trick as I lost the weight I wanted, 40lbs down to 145 where I am still at today. Soon, I got into more equipment as bands do have their short comings as does everything else. Big picture is mixing it up, even if just the order you usually do things, really helps your body and your motivation to keep going. I always go to bands when my body feels sore or if I feel tired and focus on a good stretch with resistance. For me it is about staying active and feeling good. Your site has the perfect name and you stay true to it. I have appreciated following you this year and thank you for such great content. Peace ❤
Thank you so much for the positive comments. I'm there with you. Having those foundational exercises alongside a blend of resistance types, makes a lifetime worth of effective and fun training. Thank you again and Happy New Year.
I think you're right Lou. I've had plenty of guys write in telling me this is basically all they've been doing and they've seen nothing but positive changes, or at the very least comparable to what they were doing for the body parts they want to build.
Great video Mike, Thankyou for covering this, greatly appreciated. There’s so many different ways and variants in training, if there was only one way we would all be doing the same thing, in reality that couldn’t be further from the truth, thanks again brother & a happy new year to you and your family
Happy New Year Mike. Your presentation style always comes across as honest advice while keeping an open mind to other options. As a senior (69) the Total Gym Fit has severed me well (I was influenced by you early videos). It gives me a safe (never been hurt) platform that meets all my strength training goals. I look forward to another year of your informative videos.
I’m now actually at the point where I’m “varying” my routine. I’ve been pretty much all TG since I started watching your channel a couple/few years ago, and it has been great for me. I’m healthier and in better shape than I have been in years. Then I adopted the X3 as my “travel gym” for work (I did use a link from one of your videos) and that tandem worked well for me. Now I’m going to be using an adjustable bench (Ironmaster Superbench 2, also used one of your links) along with a set of adjustable dumbbells that I’ve had in storage for years to try and see if I can move past this plateau I’m on. I have to put my TG in storage, since the bench folds up in the only closet space that fits one of these things (love how the IMSB stands up on end in the flat position); but if this works for me for a few months maybe I swap them back and forth? Quarterly? Not sure if I’ll get the IM dumbbells, though. They look great; but I just don’t have the space for that cart… Anyway, point is I appreciate the info and guidance. I think your exercise philosophies are very applicable to my lifestyle, regardless which piece of equipment you are showcasing in a given video. I appreciate those equipment reviews, too. They’ve helped me out a lot these last few years!! Thanks and Happy New Year! Sorry for any typos - fat thumbs over here. I hit the backspace key about 100 times already…
Hi Mike, training is so subjective that there are so many combinations that you could use depending on what you're looking for and what you have available. Isometric training gets little praise yet can strengthen you with static movements.
@@wilfredotorres6628 haha, I guess that depends on what you're talking about.. Fitness/exercise science has been my career my whole life, but as far as training I'm lucky if I can squeeze in 4 sessions a week for less than an hour. But as they say, you'll never work a day in your life if you enjoy your work.
Happy New Year. I agree with you about changing things up. Always good to do that. My focus still is weight loss and having lean muscle mass. But for me mainly that is diet
Happy New Year Mike. Wishing you and the family a happy and healthy one. A thought for some new videos. Can you do a few on low cost portable gym gear. specifically would be the NOSSK CYCLONE Pulley Bodyweight Trainer. I call it the poor man's Total Gym. Maybe include the new X5 Bullworker, WorldFits ISO Trainer. Seeing if you can get an effective total body workout without spending much money and if you have limited space to work out , like in an apartment.
You're a combo of knowledge, great presentation ability and even down to earth humility, so by the power invested in me by the state of New York, I order you to have a million subscribers in 2025. Thanks for all you do.🤗
I learned how to workout being troubled youth, on concrete in a 6x8 room or out on a yard with nothing but bars, tuna and peanut butter for supplements.
@@hybridresistance I worked for a Company many years ago where we repaired Icons and stained glass windows. Love the art! I just got done using my lever gym (thank you) In the last 14 months I have lost over 100lbs and less than 15% bmi. Before COVID I had a gym membership. Sold a car sitting in my garage, and with your help turned it into a great workout space. I can't say I have your great art work :) But I have a Roberto Clemente portrait.
Hi Mike, and a very Happy New Year to you and yours. A very well-thought and valuable post. These principles are time-tested and proved. I remember your interview with Scott Abel. His workout programs have always advised "surfing-the -curve". Varying the exercises, rep ranges, and tempo, within a structured program design. I don't know if you have actually seen any of his programs, so, if possible, I could pass you a copy of one of his later works, "The Hardgainer Solution". I truly believe you would appreciate it and would love to hear your thoughts.
Thanks for brining that to my attention. I honestly haven't checked in on Scott's content for awhile. I also haven't seen those programs. You encouraged me to jump back over and see what he's up to. He's got great information for sure.
Yeah, I don't get sore at all with using bands anymore. But now I find myself doing high volume training with them. But I go back to weights and I can't go nearly as high volume lol
@@idx1941 I have to disagree, as I did that very thing and while it works, I've recently had the chance to play with my cousins X3 and Harambe systems and can't stop feeling painful regret for not just shelling out the cash and getting one of these. Yes my budget bar and band set work, but they have so many weak points compared to X3 or Harambe and are harder to use. It was awesome to get to see if I would like the resistance and it's not bad but it didn't take me away from weights or my total gym. I tried a variety of cheaper bands on my total gym and with my footplate and bar and they just were too springy and had rough force curves. That's not always the case for everyone, but I regret going budget and wish I would have stuck with the tried and true systems so far and then gone backwards. So just food for thought if you're not sure or don't like cheaper products that perform less efficiently. If your budget doesn't allow for it then you have to accept limitations and be willing to experiment. Nothing wrong with that but you gotta be honest with yourself.
I've definitely covered the budget options, a basic pipe, and even the collar hooks where you can convert any barbell into band bar. It really comes down to personal preference and what you're looking for.
@@hybridresistance why did you remove my comment? It wasn't offensive, just don't the guy to save money and diy instead of buying an overly expensive x3...l guess you're trying to protect the con man's business. The Lord is watching you!
@@idx1941 Are you sure you didn't remove it? I can still see my response on this thread. I took zero offense. I think you just said there's cheaper options. Of which, I agreed with you.
Instructions unclear - putting all Powertec lever gyms in my cart. Honestly though 💯 this. I've been thinking about this all week - I've got all the stuff to change up everything when i feel the need, just need to stop looking at the shiny new stuff I "think" I need
I really think if the diet is on point and form of resistance training will make the muscles pop. But I think this depends on how much and where you're looking to build muscle as well.
I’m looking into the ECHELON STRENGTH HOME gym but I can’t find hardly any info about it. I don’t even know if you need a membership to use it and the company is not responding. There are no reviews on TH-cam, maybe you could be the first.
Bands (elastic or rubber) are great for a very few unusual movements machines can't duplicate... That is until you get the snap , pop, crackle experience of a band tearing when you least expect in the worst possible position you can accept... Just don't think they are the do all, be all, end all to the infinite other options to overdose on the hypertrophy drug... Experience is the best teacher, especially when you can learn it from someone else before it bites you in the shorts...
@@charlesfountain3946 don’t give up on the bands. My first and still used today bands are from bodylastics. They have a rope inside. When they eventually break, they just go limp. No snap back. It’s a crazy feeling but completely safe. My loop bands are inspected before each use. If I see cracking or small tear I just dump it. I only get the most inexpensive ones I can find if that variety. Good luck this year. Peace.
1) TUU-varying tempo 2) ROM- mainly full, but sometimes partials are helpful 3) Intensity- varying rep range, but sometimes too high reps are unhelpful.
3 really helpful tips thank you! Great video
Thanks brother
Total Gym for me all the way. It’s the one piece of equipment that I come back to. I’ve even sold a couple of them in the past regretting it, then buying the total gym fit.
Appreciate you sharing that
@@hybridresistance Thank you for your channel and encouragement back when you were for the most part sharing the capabilities of the total gym. Nevertheless, still watch your channel. You have a very approachable personality. God bless you and your family. ✝️💪
@@Truthmatters4utotally agree I love my total gym makes strength workouts fast
@@mrqualityreviewer4752 yes fast, and most importantly FUN.
@@Truthmatters4u Always appreciate you always my friend. I feel fortunate that I got solid salt of the earth people over here on the channel
I have the X3 system, and the videos that came with the product are really lacking. I'm interested in seeing a video of you doing and explaining those basic exercises, nothing fancy. Crawl, walk, run. Bands and a bar are new to me - easier to do wrong. Machines are easy. Bands and a bar? Tips and tricks for the basic exercises, please.... Your channel does a great job of utilizing bands of all brands and applications; I trust you.
Thanks man. I got some past videos related to this, but I am looking at putting something together in one package in the near future. Appreciate the kind words.
@@hybridresistancethat would be great if you can do that Mike, I have the X3 system too, and to see a video like that would be great. Happy New Year to you and your family!
I know it is a competitor to X3 but Harambe System's TH-cam page has good tutorials for many of the "standard" exercises with a band/bar/board system. Once you get comfortable there I would suggest branching out to other channels and simply doing a TH-cam search to discover some of the additional exercises you can do with resistance bands. Some ideas off the top of my head are Clench fitness has some really good tutorials on multiple ways to use bands and Buff Dudes has a 12 week resistance band program (they call them mobility bands) that I have been using (I'm on week 9) that has been the best I've used. They have an accompanying video series on their workout channel (that is unfortunately incomplete). Even then I've subbed in some alternate workouts and also done some searches to see if there is a way to do the work out differently due to my set up versus theirs. That should be a good starting point but I would highly recommend at a minimum getting some metal door hooks (one at the top and one at the bottom Kipika Door Anchor $16 on Amazon), some handles (Yes4All 360 rotating $22 on Amazon), and some Serious Steel 12 inch mini loop bands. I also think a pull up bar is great and a recent addition I've made ($35 Sportneer on Amazon) as I get better results versus alternate exercises with bands.
Happy New year🎉. 11 years ago when I got back into fitness, I started with Bodylastics resistance bands and subscribed to their online classes and database. Was 54 at the time and wanted to be nice to my joints, etc. this really did the trick as I lost the weight I wanted, 40lbs down to 145 where I am still at today. Soon, I got into more equipment as bands do have their short comings as does everything else. Big picture is mixing it up, even if just the order you usually do things, really helps your body and your motivation to keep going. I always go to bands when my body feels sore or if I feel tired and focus on a good stretch with resistance. For me it is about staying active and feeling good. Your site has the perfect name and you stay true to it. I have appreciated following you this year and thank you for such great content. Peace ❤
Thank you so much for the positive comments. I'm there with you. Having those foundational exercises alongside a blend of resistance types, makes a lifetime worth of effective and fun training. Thank you again and Happy New Year.
What you have in your hands right now can accomplish 90 percent of what most people want. Great video and happy new year Mike.
I think you're right Lou. I've had plenty of guys write in telling me this is basically all they've been doing and they've seen nothing but positive changes, or at the very least comparable to what they were doing for the body parts they want to build.
No it can’t
Great video Mike, Thankyou for covering this, greatly appreciated. There’s so many different ways and variants in training, if there was only one way we would all be doing the same thing, in reality that couldn’t be further from the truth, thanks again brother & a happy new year to you and your family
Thank you Nicholas! Happy New Year to you as well my friend.
Happy New Year Mike. Your presentation style always comes across as honest advice while keeping an open mind to other options. As a senior (69) the Total Gym Fit has severed me well (I was influenced by you early videos). It gives me a safe (never been hurt) platform that meets all my strength training goals. I look forward to another year of your informative videos.
Thank you so much Manual. Feel free to let me know what you want to see more of in the future.
I’m now actually at the point where I’m “varying” my routine. I’ve been pretty much all TG since I started watching your channel a couple/few years ago, and it has been great for me. I’m healthier and in better shape than I have been in years. Then I adopted the X3 as my “travel gym” for work (I did use a link from one of your videos) and that tandem worked well for me. Now I’m going to be using an adjustable bench (Ironmaster Superbench 2, also used one of your links) along with a set of adjustable dumbbells that I’ve had in storage for years to try and see if I can move past this plateau I’m on. I have to put my TG in storage, since the bench folds up in the only closet space that fits one of these things (love how the IMSB stands up on end in the flat position); but if this works for me for a few months maybe I swap them back and forth? Quarterly? Not sure if I’ll get the IM dumbbells, though. They look great; but I just don’t have the space for that cart…
Anyway, point is I appreciate the info and guidance. I think your exercise philosophies are very applicable to my lifestyle, regardless which piece of equipment you are showcasing in a given video. I appreciate those equipment reviews, too. They’ve helped me out a lot these last few years!! Thanks and Happy New Year! Sorry for any typos - fat thumbs over here. I hit the backspace key about 100 times already…
Happy New Year, brother. I am looking forward to all of your great content this year!!!
@@Jmars88 thanks so much for that. Feel free to let me know what you want to see
Hi Mike, training is so subjective that there are so many combinations that you could use depending on what you're looking for and what you have available. Isometric training gets little praise yet can strengthen you with static movements.
Totally agree Wilfredo. I've actually been doing some isometric stuff again off my normal workout times.
@@hybridresistanceMike, you are a workaholic when it comes to training you should open your own gym at this point.
@@wilfredotorres6628 haha, I guess that depends on what you're talking about.. Fitness/exercise science has been my career my whole life, but as far as training I'm lucky if I can squeeze in 4 sessions a week for less than an hour. But as they say, you'll never work a day in your life if you enjoy your work.
Happy New Year brother! 🎉
thanks brother, same to you.
Happy new year and thanks for very good reviews and guidance. Nice job.
Thanks Paul. Happy New Year to you as well my friend.
Happy New Year, Mike! Keep up the great work and videos!
Thanks brother. Happy New year to you as well.
As always Mike… great job. Tempo changes can add variety to the same movement pattern. Thanks!!
Thank you!
Happy New Year. I agree with you about changing things up. Always good to do that. My focus still is weight loss and having lean muscle mass. But for me mainly that is diet
@@MC7791 thank you. Happy new year to you too.
Happy New Year Mike. Wishing you and the family a happy and healthy one. A thought for some new videos. Can you do a few on low cost portable gym gear. specifically would be the NOSSK CYCLONE Pulley Bodyweight Trainer. I call it the poor man's Total Gym. Maybe include the new X5 Bullworker, WorldFits ISO Trainer. Seeing if you can get an effective total body workout without spending much money and if you have limited space to work out , like in an apartment.
Thanks Vinny. Thanks for the comment, I'm actually planning on something like that in the future. Thanks for the comment
The more equipment one has the greater the barrier between him and what really yields results.
Excellent quote right there.
@@hybridresistance 👍
Cool stuff! Thanks for the rough wall finishing idea, too! :)
No problem, appreciate you.
You're a combo of knowledge, great presentation ability and even down to earth humility, so by the power invested in me by the state of New York, I order you to have a million subscribers in 2025. Thanks for all you do.🤗
Too kind brother. Appreciate you as always.
Happy new year
@@mrqualityreviewer4752 same to you brother.
I learned how to workout being troubled youth, on concrete in a 6x8 room or out on a yard with nothing but bars, tuna and peanut butter for supplements.
School of Hard Knocks for sure
Going carnivore was the best thing I ever did for muscle growth.
Happy new year Mike!
That's probably the one diet I never dabbled in. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Love your videos very helpful! What's with the Icons? Byzantine perhaps?
Thanks William. There a mix of Eastern Orthodox and Catholic Icons. I've got a lot more in the house.
@@hybridresistance I worked for a Company many years ago where we repaired Icons and stained glass windows. Love the art! I just got done using my lever gym (thank you) In the last 14 months I have lost over 100lbs and less than 15% bmi. Before COVID I had a gym membership. Sold a car sitting in my garage, and with your help turned it into a great workout space. I can't say I have your great art work :) But I have a Roberto Clemente portrait.
I bought that Dab Gum bar from clench. Can't wait until it arrives.
@@cryptochad4290 awesome to hear.
So you are saying my Speeciance is enough. I dont need a Tonal, a Oxefit, a Squatz board. 😂
Hi Mike, and a very Happy New Year to you and yours. A very well-thought and valuable post. These principles are time-tested and proved. I remember your interview with Scott Abel. His workout programs have always advised "surfing-the -curve". Varying the exercises, rep ranges, and tempo, within a structured program design. I don't know if you have actually seen any of his programs, so, if possible, I could pass you a copy of one of his later works, "The Hardgainer Solution". I truly believe you would appreciate it and would love to hear your thoughts.
Thanks for brining that to my attention. I honestly haven't checked in on Scott's content for awhile. I also haven't seen those programs. You encouraged me to jump back over and see what he's up to. He's got great information for sure.
Yeah, I don't get sore at all with using bands anymore. But now I find myself doing high volume training with them. But I go back to weights and I can't go nearly as high volume lol
I can see that.
Enjoyed the video. Have been eyeing the X3 bar. Happy New Year!
@@idx1941 I have to disagree, as I did that very thing and while it works, I've recently had the chance to play with my cousins X3 and Harambe systems and can't stop feeling painful regret for not just shelling out the cash and getting one of these.
Yes my budget bar and band set work, but they have so many weak points compared to X3 or Harambe and are harder to use.
It was awesome to get to see if I would like the resistance and it's not bad but it didn't take me away from weights or my total gym. I tried a variety of cheaper bands on my total gym and with my footplate and bar and they just were too springy and had rough force curves.
That's not always the case for everyone, but I regret going budget and wish I would have stuck with the tried and true systems so far and then gone backwards.
So just food for thought if you're not sure or don't like cheaper products that perform less efficiently.
If your budget doesn't allow for it then you have to accept limitations and be willing to experiment. Nothing wrong with that but you gotta be honest with yourself.
I've definitely covered the budget options, a basic pipe, and even the collar hooks where you can convert any barbell into band bar. It really comes down to personal preference and what you're looking for.
Thank you, Happy new year to you as well.
@@hybridresistance why did you remove my comment? It wasn't offensive, just don't the guy to save money and diy instead of buying an overly expensive x3...l guess you're trying to protect the con man's business. The Lord is watching you!
@@idx1941 Are you sure you didn't remove it? I can still see my response on this thread. I took zero offense. I think you just said there's cheaper options. Of which, I agreed with you.
Instructions unclear - putting all Powertec lever gyms in my cart.
Honestly though 💯 this. I've been thinking about this all week - I've got all the stuff to change up everything when i feel the need, just need to stop looking at the shiny new stuff I "think" I need
I think you probably got all you need to get those goals you were looking for. Thanks again Conor and happy New Year
For seniors..can you stay ripped with resistance bands and TotalGym this 2025?
I really think if the diet is on point and form of resistance training will make the muscles pop. But I think this depends on how much and where you're looking to build muscle as well.
I’m looking into the ECHELON STRENGTH HOME gym but I can’t find hardly any info about it. I don’t even know if you need a membership to use it and the company is not responding. There are no reviews on TH-cam, maybe you could be the first.
Thanks for that, I'm going to look into that one.
X3 for me
But I added two hobbies in 2024. Equipment collecting and weight training.
I can see that as well. I almost fell into collecting some vintage weights, but knew I already have a space problem.
First🎉🎉🎉🎉 so send me the bar for free🎉🎉🎉🎉
I'm thinking of a Charlton Heston Quote on that one. I hear the pre-order for the bar sold out real fast.
Beef Jerky Time
Haha, this was a staple in my house growing (probably way too young when I first saw it).
Bands (elastic or rubber) are great for a very few unusual movements machines can't duplicate... That is until you get the snap , pop, crackle experience of a band tearing when you least expect in the worst possible position you can accept... Just don't think they are the do all, be all, end all to the infinite other options to overdose on the hypertrophy drug... Experience is the best teacher, especially when you can learn it from someone else before it bites you in the shorts...
I've still got PTSD with an assisted pull up using bands gone wrong. Thanks for that comment.
@@charlesfountain3946 don’t give up on the bands. My first and still used today bands are from bodylastics. They have a rope inside. When they eventually break, they just go limp. No snap back. It’s a crazy feeling but completely safe. My loop bands are inspected before each use. If I see cracking or small tear I just dump it. I only get the most inexpensive ones I can find if that variety. Good luck this year. Peace.