I love performing the exercise your son thought of, where you lay on the bench on your back and push against the bottom foundation where the squat stand it and perform leg extension. I immediately follow that with controlled one legged press. This works if you have traditional TG w/o weights attachment. If I needed to be more challenging, I'll add resistance band as you have demonstrated in so many of your videos. Thank you
I would love to see a video about exercises that can replace deadlifts for the glutes. Thanks for all you do as I always watch your videos. I'm more of a band guy that uses the Total Gym for additional exercises. But I am looking for something to do in addition to deadlifts.
Mike you are the man. Great vids and ideas. I am 60 next month. Worked out since I was 16. Obviously not everyday. Good and bad weeks. Got a total gym 6 weeks ago. Hit a different area every work out. Have missed 1 workout, due to being lazy. Love your instructions. Yes I do different additions “at my own risk”. No guts no glory. Thanks Mike
I just stick to the regular squat the 1 legged squat then a side squat you are way more mobile than I am doing those other moves. Another good one mike.
That side press really works I tried it the other day and my hips and glutes were a little soar the next day. I haven’t felt any soreness in my muscles for a few weeks so I knew I was hitting something sweet with that!
I just bought a blue Total Gym FIT Select series with XL squat board, ab crunch, and the two piece wing attachment for $100 on Facebook marketplace. The seller just wanted to get rid of it. It’s in great shape with only a few cosmetic imperfections. What a steal! I’m so excited. I’ll order some more attachments. I’ve been using a 1400 for years, but those attachments don’t fit on the FIT.
That’s awesome. I was following a FIT on Facebook for $500, but someone snagged it while I was trying to decide. I guess I’ll wait until it’s on qvc again for $600-700.
I have been watching for a month - (I’m 63y/o male w/spinal fusion to l4,5S1 and have found the TG to be the solution to my fitness goals). Glad to have found your channel as it brings focus and organization to workouts. Thanks!
On "debating about making this video" and veteran TG users: Don't worry about that. I'm familiar with all the exercises shown, but still picked up a couple of usefuls: The band/weight combo giving a boost to the eccentric and the use of a grip mat is one I'm kicking myself I hadn't thought of! It's not unusual to use bands or a grip mat to prevent slippage when heavy bench pressing, but somehow I never thought to carry that idea over when I was slip siding against the bands I have on our XLS! I do wonder how the TG's own pads will stand up to the extra tension of grip pad plus extra weight/band tension but that's just something to watch for I suppose. Great tips either way.
Thanks Nick, happy it was helpful. Great point on the integrity of the fabric. Maybe using one of my other anchor tips might be better and save the guideboard.
Looks like an awesome setup with a lot of ideas especially for martial arts practice, you can zero in on various areas for getting your technics super sharp, really crazy 🥋
Excellent video - there’s so many possible exercises, it’s best to focus on the best bang for the (time) buck, and this does that beautifully for the legs, which are one of the more challenging body parts to work effectively on a sliding bench trainer if you don’t know what you are doing.
mike is great!his logic is simple to the point,effective.i watch him and learn this machine,i add bands & plates incline it also.every reps is slow sqeezing at the top.
yr the man,u definitely took this machine to another level,people are starting to look at it different. 2 of my old workout friends just bought one.i also plug them into yr videps,god bless
I may have to try the combination of bands and weights for squats. With only bands, I find that I have to do each leg individually, which takes a lot more time.
It also feels great for a seated upright squat stand press, but forgot to add that in during editing. Which is fine because these are still better, but it feels good on that exercise too.
I am interested in the squats BUT, when I returned from the battlefield, many surgeries were needed, one of which both my knees were surgically removed and replaced with metal. I am not able to kneel well on the board along with other exercises, although, I have modified many of your routines. There is much enjoyment doing these exercises with you. Also, do you have a 90 day exercise regiment I can follow daily? Semper Fi
Sorry I missed the comment awhile ago. You can always as you said modify and not go on your knees. I do offer "free programs" on my website otherwise I'm looking at putting together more detailed programs in the near future.
seems like having the higher height setting makes it easier to not slip off the squat stand - when doing the face down squats. I'll make sure to move up the height setting next time. I used my ratchet strap to hold in my feet this time - definitely got the BURN.
Great video. I love to see these exercises in multiple videos, especially if the camera angles and descriptions are slightly different as I get more out of them each time. When it comes to leg exercises, some of the ones you show are not comfortable for me, as I feel a bit unstable. I might work up to them later, but not for me right now. I do not think I have ever seen you using any plyometric exercises, and I would like to get your opinion on the usefulness of them. Specifically, I have been trying single leg plyometric squats on my total gym to try and increase the difficulty and change things up. What are your thoughts?
Thanks Allan and great to see you back in the comment section. I've talked about power in this video th-cam.com/video/8iTxaA423pU/w-d-xo.html but not specifically plyometrics. True "plyometrics" can work but might be tough on some movements to go full power on. I will look at doing more on this though in the future.
You can still do some good damage. It's not designed for it, but I personally will drape a weight vest over or use bands. But that's definitely at your own risk and might not be worth it.
They are in stock here (although they have sold out time to time) www.tkqlhce.com/click-100402910-12845302 also, this link helps supports the channel. Appreciate the question Joseph.
Definitely helped this 67 year old. Thank you!
Thanks Brian.
Mike, you are a Total Stud - so knowledgeable, so positive, and such a great example of all the things you preach. Awesome!
Thanks John. Coming from you, that means a lot!
I love performing the exercise your son thought of, where you lay on the bench on your back and push against the bottom foundation where the squat stand it and perform leg extension. I immediately follow that with controlled one legged press. This works if you have traditional TG w/o weights attachment. If I needed to be more challenging, I'll add resistance band as you have demonstrated in so many of your videos. Thank you
I would love to see a video about exercises that can replace deadlifts for the glutes. Thanks for all you do as I always watch your videos. I'm more of a band guy that uses the Total Gym for additional exercises. But I am looking for something to do in addition to deadlifts.
Will do!
Thank very much for this Mike. I've gotta get those bands!
No problem Jay.
Mike you are the man. Great vids and ideas. I am 60 next month. Worked out since I was 16. Obviously not everyday. Good and bad weeks. Got a total gym 6 weeks ago. Hit a different area every work out. Have missed 1 workout, due to being lazy. Love your instructions. Yes I do different additions “at my own risk”. No guts no glory. Thanks Mike
Very cool to hear, thanks. so much for the comment brother.
I just stick to the regular squat the 1 legged squat then a side squat you are way more mobile than I am doing those other moves. Another good one mike.
Thanks Mike!
Awesome exercises and review. Got a new subscriber. Was fun to watch. Great video
That side press really works I tried it the other day and my hips and glutes were a little soar the next day. I haven’t felt any soreness in my muscles for a few weeks so I knew I was hitting something sweet with that!
Very helpful to see someone doing it, rather than just using the cards. Thank you.
I just bought a blue Total Gym FIT Select series with XL squat board, ab crunch, and the two piece wing attachment for $100 on Facebook marketplace. The seller just wanted to get rid of it. It’s in great shape with only a few cosmetic imperfections. What a steal!
I’m so excited. I’ll order some more attachments. I’ve been using a 1400 for years, but those attachments don’t fit on the FIT.
I should have mentioned that I bought my 1400 about 4-5 years ago also for $100 and also on Facebook marketplace.
That’s awesome. I was following a FIT on Facebook for $500, but someone snagged it while I was trying to decide. I guess I’ll wait until it’s on qvc again for $600-700.
Find me a good deal like that 😜
That's awesome Nick. Very solid deal indeed.
The XLS is blue, that’s what you got right? Don’t say you got a blue FIT if you didn’t.
I have been watching for a month - (I’m 63y/o male w/spinal fusion to l4,5S1 and have found the TG to be the solution to my fitness goals). Glad to have found your channel as it brings focus and organization to workouts. Thanks!
Thanks so much Matthew. Happy you found the channel as well.
Great information thanks for sharing.
No problem, thank you for watching.
Another winner workout,after two knee surgeries these exercises are a life saver. As always thanks again.
Big thanks Lou. Good to know from you who's been using this machine for a long time that it's still good on your knees.
Have never seen the legs worked out that way with the weight in hand. I'm going to have to try that.
Just discovered you, love the jackin it and hackin it - right up my alley keep it up
On "debating about making this video" and veteran TG users: Don't worry about that. I'm familiar with all the exercises shown, but still picked up a couple of usefuls: The band/weight combo giving a boost to the eccentric and the use of a grip mat is one I'm kicking myself I hadn't thought of! It's not unusual to use bands or a grip mat to prevent slippage when heavy bench pressing, but somehow I never thought to carry that idea over when I was slip siding against the bands I have on our XLS! I do wonder how the TG's own pads will stand up to the extra tension of grip pad plus extra weight/band tension but that's just something to watch for I suppose. Great tips either way.
Thanks Nick, happy it was helpful. Great point on the integrity of the fabric. Maybe using one of my other anchor tips might be better and save the guideboard.
Looks like an awesome setup with a lot of ideas especially for martial arts practice, you can zero in on various areas for getting your technics super sharp, really crazy 🥋
Very true. A lot of martial artists love this machine.
I would be interested in a video on best LAT exercises. Great content
Thanks for all your good work
Will do!
All great movements to get a great leg workout. Great content mike.
Many thanks to you as well for watching.
Excellent video - there’s so many possible exercises, it’s best to focus on the best bang for the (time) buck, and this does that beautifully for the legs, which are one of the more challenging body parts to work effectively on a sliding bench trainer if you don’t know what you are doing.
Great points. Sometimes I don't know if the legs are harder to work or just less fun to train on a TG.
Nice. good variety. will try some of these
Thank you Mike.
mike is great!his logic is simple to the point,effective.i watch him and learn this machine,i add bands & plates incline it also.every reps is slow sqeezing at the top.
Thanks again Elad!
yr the man,u definitely took this machine to another level,people are starting to look at it different. 2 of my old workout friends just bought one.i also plug them into yr videps,god bless
Can I use the pilates stand instead of buying the extra large squat stand?
I may have to try the combination of bands and weights for squats. With only bands, I find that I have to do each leg individually, which takes a lot more time.
It also feels great for a seated upright squat stand press, but forgot to add that in during editing. Which is fine because these are still better, but it feels good on that exercise too.
Awesome ! Thanks Mike !
Thanks Fred.
What barbell plates work with the leg extension attachment bar and where does one purchase the plates that fit the attachment bar and
Thanks for this man.
No problem Marcus, thank you for watching and the comment.
Thank you
No problem, thank you for watching.
I am interested in the squats BUT, when I returned from the battlefield, many surgeries were needed, one of which both my knees were surgically removed and replaced with metal. I am not able to kneel well on the board along with other exercises, although, I have modified many of your routines. There is much enjoyment doing these exercises with you. Also, do you have a 90 day exercise regiment I can follow daily? Semper Fi
Sorry I missed the comment awhile ago. You can always as you said modify and not go on your knees. I do offer "free programs" on my website otherwise I'm looking at putting together more detailed programs in the near future.
great and thanks
seems like having the higher height setting makes it easier to not slip off the squat stand - when doing the face down squats. I'll make sure to move up the height setting next time. I used my ratchet strap to hold in my feet this time - definitely got the BURN.
Im knew at this.? Turning 66 this May.i need ur video's..please keep them coming..
WIll do !
Can you do a similar video for total gyms without a squat stand? I have the TG 1500 and I love it but it doesn’t have the squat stand unfortunately.
I can look into for sure.
@@hybridresistance you’re the best! Thank you so much man!
What mats are you using underneath the TG to keep it from sliding?
That's just a "stall mat" you can find them at "farm n fleet" type of store
@@hybridresistance thank you! Just discovered your YT channel. Great content! Keep it up!
EXCELLLENT!!
Weren't you going to do a follow along playlist where we can workout with you through TH-cam?
I do have follow workout playlists with various body parts. Was there something specific you mean by that?
Great video. I love to see these exercises in multiple videos, especially if the camera angles and descriptions are slightly different as I get more out of them each time.
When it comes to leg exercises, some of the ones you show are not comfortable for me, as I feel a bit unstable. I might work up to them later, but not for me right now.
I do not think I have ever seen you using any plyometric exercises, and I would like to get your opinion on the usefulness of them. Specifically, I have been trying single leg plyometric squats on my total gym to try and increase the difficulty and change things up. What are your thoughts?
Thanks Allan and great to see you back in the comment section. I've talked about power in this video th-cam.com/video/8iTxaA423pU/w-d-xo.html but not specifically plyometrics. True "plyometrics" can work but might be tough on some movements to go full power on. I will look at doing more on this though in the future.
Mine doesn’t have bars to add in weights. Now I wish I’d bought the model in the video instead. 🙄😝
You can still do some good damage. It's not designed for it, but I personally will drape a weight vest over or use bands. But that's definitely at your own risk and might not be worth it.
Does anyone know where I can purchase the total model that can take extra plates
Reach out to total gym customer service. They will be able to tell you which models take the weight bar attachment.
Where is TH-cam membership? I don’t see it anywhere in your descriptions.
It's the little "join" button below the video. Thanks for asking.
Hey Mike, I am in dire need of that large squat stand, where can I get one?
They are in stock here (although they have sold out time to time) www.tkqlhce.com/click-100402910-12845302 also, this link helps supports the channel. Appreciate the question Joseph.
@@hybridresistance Awesome thank you Mike
Thanks I was trying to sell my total gym 😅
How about calf exercises?
Here's an old video with some th-cam.com/video/zO1o91URQ7E/w-d-xo.html
You don’t lock out your knees while doing a squat?
I do at times, but I tend at times to do partial reps / or just keep tension dialed in.
The weights have to go over you'll never get the same results as a real hip sled or leg press or hack squat machine. Great for the none bodybuilder.
any one need gym impot? I do export from china and price ,quality is not the problem,wish cooperataion
Yes! Thank You!!!