I Used a Total Gym ONLY For 3 Years

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  • Опубликовано: 27 янв 2025

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  • @steviem5279
    @steviem5279 6 дней назад +5

    I'm in my mid-50's and got my Total Gym during covid on one of the QVC sales they had and I love it. Couple of things I do- first legs definitely are a weak spot in this but for lets I do a lot of body weight and isometric routines such as leaning against a wall in a squat position and holding that pose for as long as I can, I do lunges with dumbbells and also squats with resistance bands. There's a point where you get to the highest levels that it becomes a bit easy but what I do is wear a weight vest when doing back and chest exercises and also the great hack you gave us with adding resistance bands to the TG and that helps adding extra resistance as well. One of the things I do as well is do the reps slow as well and that hits the muscles hard but at the end of the day, I'm not overly sore and my joints feel fine at my age, it's not about getting bigger it's about being fit and staying in shape and you can get that from any workout whether its at a gym, using any kind of home gym, or just body weight workouts, the key is staying consistent with it and doing it.
    I think at some point, once all the kinks are worked out of it, I may invest in the Flexicon but that won't be for a while.

    • @hybridresistance
      @hybridresistance  5 дней назад

      Thanks for that detailed comment.I think people just have to be a little creative and dialed up or down their variable of choice depending not the exercise.

  • @johnboyles8057
    @johnboyles8057 6 дней назад +4

    Reminiscent of "Sliding Bench Trainer" days. I never get tired of the Total Gym content. Thanks!

    • @hybridresistance
      @hybridresistance  6 дней назад +1

      @@johnboyles8057 thank you brother. Just let me know the content you’re interested in and I’ll see if I can deliver.

    • @johnboyles8057
      @johnboyles8057 5 дней назад +1

      ​@hybridresistance You've already covered it pretty well. I review older content regularly, but you are always coming up with innovative ways to get more use, and I enjoy that as well. Thanks Mike.

  • @oldnatty61
    @oldnatty61 13 часов назад

    What caught my attention was your creativity w/ the TG. I think it's a great choice for the average home trainer, and you showed how to get even greater versatility.

  • @ELDogStar
    @ELDogStar 6 дней назад +16

    And I miss those days. It's how I 'met' you.

    • @hybridresistance
      @hybridresistance  6 дней назад +5

      Days could be coming back...I've been having some great workouts again with it. Want to rearrange the garage gym a bit more.

    • @NukedPratorian-o5f
      @NukedPratorian-o5f 6 дней назад +1

      I miss them too but if all he does is total gym the channel wont grow much

    • @ELDogStar
      @ELDogStar 6 дней назад +1

      And I wouldn't mind that one bit. I'll look forward to it. ​@@hybridresistance

    • @joevaldez3651
      @joevaldez3651 6 дней назад +1

      Yeah, me too.

  • @shall7070
    @shall7070 6 дней назад +2

    When I discovered this channel, I was already using resistance bands, but this channel caused me to buy a used Total Gym. I love having both and my favorite exercises (banded hack squat and banded overhead press) incorporate the use of both. Sometimes I will watch these videos and then run out to my garage to try something new. I think my wife thinks I'm crazy.

    • @hybridresistance
      @hybridresistance  6 дней назад +1

      @@shall7070 haha, that’s great. I can tell you my wife feels the same.

  • @bdallen58
    @bdallen58 6 дней назад +1

    Enjoyed this video immensely. I bought my first Total Gym over 20 years ago when I was recovering from a back injury. Originally Total Gym was designed as a rehabilitation machine and it certainly helped me recover.
    Great thing is you can easily follow one of their routines and exercises or just make your own. I love the flexibility. Nice how you incorporated other training methods to complement the Total Gym.
    This was a great video!

    • @hybridresistance
      @hybridresistance  6 дней назад +1

      @@bdallen58 it’s a deceiving machine for sure. Even recently jumping back on, I’m still surprised about how unique and good some of the exercises feel with the attention directly on your muscles and not your joints.

  • @T-Dawg19
    @T-Dawg19 6 дней назад +2

    Because of your videos, I have started watching marketplace for total gyms for a deal on one to add to my home gym setup

    • @hybridresistance
      @hybridresistance  6 дней назад

      @@T-Dawg19 what are you seeing out there for prices?

    • @T-Dawg19
      @T-Dawg19 6 дней назад

      @ prices are around $200 for nicer ones, but I always view that as a starting point. Save the listings in my marketplace account and just sit on them to see how long they are there for before offering lower. I know they are pricey new, but there are a lot out there just collecting dust in basements

  • @lukestevens8402
    @lukestevens8402 5 дней назад

    Man! Such a good video! I’ve never even used a total gym, but your whole approach to using it and other tools and the way you explained everything was awesome!

  • @buddyryan875
    @buddyryan875 6 дней назад +3

    I still tell people a TG is #1 must buy for home gym! If I had to do it all over again would still buy a TG 1st! Use it in my structured HIT workouts and 'fun' total body instinctive training days! Lately been liking the iron cross, reverse squat, pullovers, hamstring curls, knees over toes squats!! Need to start doing more reverse hypers on there!

    • @hybridresistance
      @hybridresistance  6 дней назад +1

      I almost think people would appreciate it more if they just had this and say some bands or adjustable dumbbells. I was going to do some hamstring curls the other day, but didn't feel like going through my box random parts I had tucked away.

    • @stevesorensen9648
      @stevesorensen9648 6 дней назад

      Got me curious now about the Total Gym. I'll have to take a closer look at this piece.

  • @Stigmochelys
    @Stigmochelys 4 дня назад

    I generally do standard barbell training. I just got a total gym and am planning to use it for higher rep accessories and mobility exercises. Your videos have been very helpful so far, thank you.

    • @hybridresistance
      @hybridresistance  4 дня назад

      A TG definitely compliments barbell training for sure. Thank you for the positive comments.

  • @forevaold
    @forevaold 6 дней назад +1

    Highly informative and inspiring video again - thank you!!

  • @LoganWhite-p2m
    @LoganWhite-p2m 5 дней назад

    Been a gym goer off and on for most of my life but just got my total gym and wasn't sure at first but i like it. The chest press seems awkward but everything else is pretty good. Ive learned everything from your channel and looking forward to more content. Thanks brother.

    • @hybridresistance
      @hybridresistance  5 дней назад +1

      For chest (for me at least) it's a matter finding a good position and throwing in a pre-exhaust or compound set recently with free weights.

  • @mrqualityreviewer4752
    @mrqualityreviewer4752 6 дней назад +2

    I Learned how awesome the total gym was from your channel

  • @Mrwatson185
    @Mrwatson185 5 дней назад

    Gym has come a long way since the total gym band days! One thing I love about home gyms is that they can grow and adapt to the type of training that an individual wants. Too many people try to build gyms for others, if it works for you that is all that matters.

  • @markandrewkoval8920
    @markandrewkoval8920 6 дней назад +1

    Coop gave a shout out for total gym & is actually doing a review. I think you’ve done well conveying your stance on sliding bench trainers

    • @hybridresistance
      @hybridresistance  6 дней назад

      @@markandrewkoval8920 I saw that, it caught me by surprise. I also dropped a comment in the video. The thing is though he’s been saying that for close to three years based on what people told me who reached out to him. He told me the motivation is just he’s not that excited about using them, which I understand.

    • @markandrewkoval8920
      @markandrewkoval8920 6 дней назад

      @@hybridresistance well if that’s the case…Coop definitely has potential for politics

  • @JayB-JayB
    @JayB-JayB 6 дней назад +3

    I learned tons of Total Gym techniques from Mike's channel!

    • @hybridresistance
      @hybridresistance  6 дней назад

      And I'm learning from you guys. Thanks Jay!

    • @CW-ke8rk
      @CW-ke8rk 6 дней назад +1

      ⁠@@hybridresistance - As a man from the UK in my mid 40s that’s heavily lifted for 25 years. I’ve had to change things around. I don’t life heavy anymore from my age and body getting tough to train. I’ve fell in love with bodyweight exercises in recent times. I never even knew about this until a week ago. I’ve been watching your videos ever since and I’m very excited to buy this when I get back from abroad.. It basically looks like calisthenics for every exercise and that sounds awesome to me. Can’t wait to get back and buy this.

  • @Besokool
    @Besokool 5 дней назад

    This is one of your best videos in quite some time. Why? You reminded us to not be "dogmatic". Listen and feel for the work of your muscle response. Sometimes high reps with less load, sometimes vice versa. You remind me here - experiment, use different angles and tempos. The editing here is really good - we can see many ideas, and pause and re-watch as needed. Staying lean at 62! Thanks Mike......Best, Barry.

    • @hybridresistance
      @hybridresistance  5 дней назад +1

      Thanks so much brother. I really want to preach not being dogmatic to a system and encouraging people to try varies methods to see what works best for them. Ironically I've found people that claim to be "not dogmatic" but preach a one size fits all philosophy with there training. Keep up that good work my friend.

  • @vikinginthehouse6609
    @vikinginthehouse6609 4 дня назад

    What i feel is a great Combo is starting with isometric compound lifts (with isochain or strap) and then Total gym for everything else.....Allows a small footprint for gym while being able to go "Heavy" without having a lot of weights

  • @BjWeeks
    @BjWeeks 5 дней назад +1

    Total gym was my first gym

  • @OrbRider
    @OrbRider 5 дней назад +1

    Better than variable resistance? Or just not so painful?

    • @hybridresistance
      @hybridresistance  5 дней назад +2

      If I had to pick a TG or bands only, it would be a total gym all day because they are just more versatile, considering there's ton's of ways to rig / use bands on the machine. With that said you can make this machine much harder (depending on the muscle) compared to bands.

  • @mavatj
    @mavatj 6 дней назад

    I really like the total gym! Agree on legs is not its strength. Such a dynamic machine! Envious of the Evolve model! Its really fantastic for core! I use the board set to flat instead of a yoga mat. I keep thinking to add the angles 90s.

    • @hybridresistance
      @hybridresistance  6 дней назад +1

      @@mavatj I also really like to the bullworker iso bow and throw those on there as well. I just couldn’t find the other one for this video.

  • @mikeervin7654
    @mikeervin7654 6 дней назад +1

    I think you still look jacked. Always loved the total gym content.

  • @josefdeigner1045
    @josefdeigner1045 6 дней назад +1

    Maybe getting more TOTAL GYM content..Ok I'm very interested again😊

  • @MatthewDAndrea-k7c
    @MatthewDAndrea-k7c 5 дней назад

    took my total gym elite, drilled out 1 inch holes, added the weight bar to it.....I load that m'fer up on back days!!

  • @Saltivasaltiva
    @Saltivasaltiva 5 дней назад

    i rehab with my crossover symmetry on off days... gotta learn to listen to upper body and back off when necessary

  • @edsweeney6843
    @edsweeney6843 5 дней назад

    Thanks for another great video, Mike.
    I have had a Total Gym XLS since 2013, but I am considering an upgrade to the Total Gym Evolve. In your opinion, is the Evolve worth the extra cost? Is the incline on the Evolve higher than the XLS? I tend to do most exercises on the 6 setting on the XLS and would love a little more resistance.
    Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.

    • @hybridresistance
      @hybridresistance  5 дней назад

      I think it really depends on your personal preference or needs. At the end of the day, you're really paying for the adjustable bench, more increments, and a very slight increase in incline. Thanks for watching

  • @dano.2807
    @dano.2807 6 дней назад +1

    I have a hard time getting into the chest position on the TG when I add bands or weights.

    • @hybridresistance
      @hybridresistance  6 дней назад +1

      @@dano.2807 I would say maybe just to drop the tension down a bit

  • @geoneil11
    @geoneil11 5 дней назад

    Hi Mike, another great video. You said you think the Evolve is your favorite model; do you prefer it even over the GTS? I’m still using my FIT, but when/if I need to upgrade, just gathering some info. Also, what are your thoughts concerning doing dips on the Evolve? Would the weight bar being higher up the board make it so that you couldn’t do dips with weights? That’s my one concern as I look at the Evolve. Thanks!

    • @hybridresistance
      @hybridresistance  5 дней назад +1

      Thank you. I could have clarified that more, the GTS is for sure awesome, but just more of a beast than I really need on how I use a SBT. The Evolve is just easier to set up and works for how I mostly use them. The GTS is still in my garage though.
      I'm personally not a fan of dips on any total gym and I don't know if I even have my dip bars anymore to try that out. Sorry about that

    • @geoneil11
      @geoneil11 5 дней назад

      @ Thanks much, and no worries. I like dips - I like to lie on my back and then do the dips while in a crunch…really helps hit the pecs - but I have to add about 80 lbs of additional weight. Works great on the FIT, but I’ve been wondering if the Evolve’ higher weight bar would let me do it. Otherwise, I appreciate your tips and insights. I’ve ordered an Iso-Flow, and I’m going to try some of the things you do with it on the Total Gym - seems like it’s similar to using the leg pulley attachment, but for upper body. Keep them coming!

    • @forevaold
      @forevaold 5 дней назад

      @@hybridresistance You are not fan of dips on Total Gyms? Why not? Please let me know if you have addressed the topic on some of your earlier videos - or, if you are busy to answer, please consider discussing the topic in some future video...
      My Total Gym doesn't support the dip bars - at least yet ;) I'm really keen to know whether you think that sliding bench trainers and dip bars simply don't mix - or whether the Total Gym's product design just wasn't good enough.

  • @knightveg
    @knightveg 5 дней назад +1

    when i saw Total Gym advertised in the 90s with Chuck Norris, i was like how can a body weight exercise machine build enough muscle,
    I would still be sceptical if it could really build a lean body mass body like Steve Reeves physique

  • @lesliewest815
    @lesliewest815 5 дней назад +2

    There are only two real total gym guys in the world: Chuck Norris and You

    • @hybridresistance
      @hybridresistance  5 дней назад +2

      haha, I'll take it. Word on the street is that Chuck Norris is no longer signing on to any more new infomercials.

    • @lesliewest815
      @lesliewest815 5 дней назад +1

      @hybridresistance well you get my vote as his replacement

  • @DeadLinux
    @DeadLinux 6 дней назад

    yeah we're in serious negative temps here too.... 🥶
    Really have enjoyed my sliding benches, and experimented with stressing legs more but - extra plates and adding bands are almost a requirement. I have trouble NOT adding something except for bicep curls/tricep extensions. Also, the reverse bicep curls are glorious in the total gym. But I will be looking on how to incorporate heavier weight in the future... Question is how/how much $$$$

    • @hybridresistance
      @hybridresistance  6 дней назад +1

      @@DeadLinux definitely agree with you. It only supports the machine to include some weights and bands. You’re one of the sliding bench warriors for sure.

    • @DeadLinux
      @DeadLinux 6 дней назад +1

      @hybridresistance I still have not tried SURFING on it like you have at times though. I'm not that brave!

    • @hybridresistance
      @hybridresistance  6 дней назад +2

      @ it’s a high risk move that probably isn’t worth it for sure

  • @Ryan1189.
    @Ryan1189. 5 дней назад

    I've been debating on getting a functional trainer for while but I just don't see me liking the feel as much as the tg.

    • @hybridresistance
      @hybridresistance  5 дней назад

      A functional trainer is for sure a slightly different animal and does have some pros (and cons) compared to a tg.

  • @dianemartin9494
    @dianemartin9494 6 дней назад +1

    How are you making the bench level??

    • @hybridresistance
      @hybridresistance  6 дней назад +1

      It's a feature on the "evolve" model.

    • @forevaold
      @forevaold 6 дней назад +1

      @@hybridresistance On this video you seem to be adjusting it quite actively from one exercise to the other - so would you consider it a significant feature - and not just "nice to have"?

    • @hybridresistance
      @hybridresistance  6 дней назад +2

      @ i’ve always said that you really get used to whatever machine you’re using and it’s nice to have, but I wouldn’t say it’s essential no. There’s definitely a number of exercises that feel better in the basic incline setting. With all that said there are some cool things you can do such as face up cable shoulder presses that are nice.

  • @jamesbarnes1427
    @jamesbarnes1427 6 дней назад +1

    Nice...

  • @jamesbarnes1427
    @jamesbarnes1427 6 дней назад

    Where can u buy the gloves u are wearing? And what's the brand. Keep up the excellent videos bro 👍💪

    • @hybridresistance
      @hybridresistance  6 дней назад +1

      Here you go amzn.to/4gZFT08 they're bear grips. thanks my friend.

  • @captainguns9761
    @captainguns9761 6 дней назад +5

    I trained legs on mine yesterday with weights & bands attached. I can barely walk today & moving in bed last night was awful😢. Wouldn’t have it any other way tho .

    • @hybridresistance
      @hybridresistance  6 дней назад +2

      Nice brother. For sure can get to failure and or push your muscles to the limits on any body part with that machine.

  • @ronburgandy3339
    @ronburgandy3339 6 дней назад

    Great content as always.

    • @hybridresistance
      @hybridresistance  6 дней назад

      @@ronburgandy3339 always appreciate you watching

  • @loulopez554
    @loulopez554 6 дней назад +3

    I'll always say that total gym owes you big time.

  • @JustWalt01
    @JustWalt01 6 дней назад

    The Total Gym is tough… There’s no shame in not being able to keep up 😅