Great overall review... been a user since the beginning and agree there’s nothing quite like it. It’s come a long way since the original and I’ve loved what the T2 has become!
Your books are Great. I glanced through Isometrics and Smart Bodyweight, but I'm going to focus on GSC. I'm on Chapter 4. I know now the three things I need to focus on. I'm learning and applying a lot.
@@mreverybody1150 I don't use it as much as I should. The handles are a bit bigger then I would like but very usable and still preferred to the rubber handles. You can also remove them for things like the squat. As for squats I did single leg squats over full squat but either are extremely intense, like I exerted myself to slight light headedness. Overall very enjoyable and unique tool.
@@ErnestoDelacruzJunior If you cut the original rubber handles in the same way the TRX ones are done, you could put them back on if you wished. Is that how you cut them? I just tried the squat and it is very intense, a nice burn! I much prefer this T2 kit to the Iso Flo. The carabiner is nowhere near as stable or challenging.
It´s 100 $ more that the IsoFlo, seems to be the same, except for the band - which I can add to the IsoFlo quite cheap. The metal-piece doesn´t seem to do anything a carabiner can´t do.
@@mreverybody1150 Yeah it shows the amplified resistance, however as I´m using another bodypart as “resistance-amplifier”, then what´s the point of an amplifier? It seems to me, that I´ll be robbing myself of half the exercise?
@@mentaliusDK I think that is aimed at people that want more than what self resistance can provide. The increase in surface area of where the strap makes contact with would already create more friction too. I heard someone say that it was similar to lifting weights. But I will find out because I recently took the Iso-flo for a test run and will be testing the T2 iso trainer next. It also seems to have elements of isokinetic exercise that used to be done through big machines.
Thank you for the review. This has been coming up on my feed. Have you seen the synapse-ccr? It is a pulley-type system with an overload on the eccentric movement. Wonder about your thoughts on it.
Buddy have you heard about Marlon Birch and his self resistance course with bodybuilding protocol? I ask you because self resistance never improved my physic but since I have been using this protocol even thou as you say self resistance is a subjective system and you are right of course because self resistance obligates you to be attentive on what you are doing by increasing your self resistance or doing more reps by the end of the exercise to get the sensation of giving enough work to your muscles.
I haven't granted I'm pretty new to the whole self resistance thing and it's not my main mode of training. I'm sure there's a lot more to it than I'm aware of.
Thanks for this review. It was a little disappointing in that I'm looking to get lean with some muscle gain. I'm limited on space. And from the looks of it, I'll need a lot of space just to do some of those exercises. I'm still considering it though because I've always liked isometrics and found that to be a great exercise regimen for definition. I'm no expert though. :) Thanks again for such a fair review!
When space is limited, my go-to options are pull-up bars in door ways and open floor-exercises like push-ups. The more you use your body, and not equipment, the less space you need.
Isometrics are a new interesting topic an idea, have seen few videos and wanted to know your opinion on a product Activbody - Activ5. As we all know about 80% of what's on the market doesn't deliver; and I think you have a rounded idea on this area. Thanks in advance!
I recently purchased this kit but my only reservations are concerning the handles. They look too soft. That may be one area that the Iso-flo has a benefit but I will see.
Did you get wood dowels the slip into the rubber tube handles? So you can have handles that don't collaspe and offer more support. Mine came with them.
I asked about that, as it shows those in the manual, but I didn't get any. I called them up and they said they were no longer doing it due to the fact the dowels prevented the handles from rotating. which is funny bc they don't rotate when they are collapsed either.
I made a video on pulse reps in the last micro workout Monday. I like pulse reps, but as with any single training approach it has a limited range for what it can do. Nothing can do everything, so it's still good to add in some slower and full-range sets from time to time.
@@RedDeltaProject ok so, near the floor I should bring the shoulder blades together and the opposite when at the top? Like, should I hold at the bottom ?
Hey Matt, I have a question regarding pushups. Whenever I do a pushup my stronger shoulder(right shoulder) tends to want to internally rotate during the movement causing my right elbow to flare out. I like to think of screwing my hands outwards during the pushup to get the shoulders extrenally rotated and I notice huge strength gains when doing this. The problem is that on my right side, my shoulder won't really extrenally rotate, because of weakness I think. I was thinking about doing facepulls to strengthen the external rotators in the shoulder. Do you think this is a good exercise to improve external rotation or do you have any other recommendations? Thanks for your time
Good observation there Rick. yep, you can try that, plus maybe doing push-ups on rings or straps if you have them can help to create more stability. Also, be sure to focus on the rotation and position of your scapula. Often times, it's the scapular motion and position that's the foundation for how we apply force through our arms.
Is the single handle trx straps good?( i see that you have those at your gym, the ones you suggest are more expensive because i live at the other side of the world i found them cheap
@@buddyryan875 No, I'm not really into DIY, but Matt has made a couple of videos on that: ruclips.net/video/-9oCTAeT-iA/видео.html or ruclips.net/video/1DHtK86WxNI/видео.html Maybe take what he's using there.
Looks useless to me, why not just put a normal carabineer there, the strap (or rope) would probably slip the same way around the carabineer as this little chunk of steel, I already use this sort of setup for a DIY neck exerciser similar to the iron neck (the alien helmet looking thingy)
The Iso-flow uses a carabiner and that does work well enough, but it's not quite as much surface area as the full buckle so it does feel different due to the lack of friction.
We would add to Matt's comment that not only is it more surface area, but the hidden interior surface features contours specific to our utility patent that simply can't be duplicated by a simple carabiner or plain round surface. This generates additional friction which can not only be felt but heard.
Great overall review... been a user since the beginning and agree there’s nothing quite like it. It’s come a long way since the original and I’ve loved what the T2 has become!
Your books are Great. I glanced through Isometrics and Smart Bodyweight, but I'm going to focus on GSC. I'm on Chapter 4. I know now the three things I need to focus on. I'm learning and applying a lot.
Glad you like them, and thank you for the support in picking them up.
I do feel it replaces a TRX suspension trainer. The isokinetic and isometric exercises are great, too.
Love the reviews, you’ve turned me on to many different pieces of equipment since I’ve found your channel. Please do more of these!!!
Thanks, will do! I've got plenty more coming
I just purchased a T2 Iso-Trainer and bought the TRX Bandit "resistance band handles" to replace the rubber handles.
How did you install them? Did you put them over the rubber handles or remove the rubber handles and replace them with the TRX ones?
@@mreverybody1150 I cut off the rubber.
@@ErnestoDelacruzJunior I just ordered those handles as well, how have they been? How do you find the squat exercise with the T2?
@@mreverybody1150 I don't use it as much as I should. The handles are a bit bigger then I would like but very usable and still preferred to the rubber handles. You can also remove them for things like the squat. As for squats I did single leg squats over full squat but either are extremely intense, like I exerted myself to slight light headedness. Overall very enjoyable and unique tool.
@@ErnestoDelacruzJunior If you cut the original rubber handles in the same way the TRX ones are done, you could put them back on if you wished. Is that how you cut them? I just tried the squat and it is very intense, a nice burn! I much prefer this T2 kit to the Iso Flo. The carabiner is nowhere near as stable or challenging.
From best to worst how would you rate the T2 Iso-Trainer, Bullworker Iso-Flo, and WorldFit Iso-Trainer?
It´s 100 $ more that the IsoFlo, seems to be the same, except for the band - which I can add to the IsoFlo quite cheap. The metal-piece doesn´t seem to do anything a carabiner can´t do.
What do you think of this?
T2 Iso-Trainer vs. A Pulley Comparison
ruclips.net/video/hMwvxSbFBYY/видео.html
@@mreverybody1150 Yeah it shows the amplified resistance, however as I´m using another bodypart as “resistance-amplifier”, then what´s the point of an amplifier? It seems to me, that I´ll be robbing myself of half the exercise?
@@mentaliusDK I think that is aimed at people that want more than what self resistance can provide. The increase in surface area of where the strap makes contact with would already create more friction too. I heard someone say that it was similar to lifting weights. But I will find out because I recently took the Iso-flo for a test run and will be testing the T2 iso trainer next. It also seems to have elements of isokinetic exercise that used to be done through big machines.
@@mreverybody1150 Where's your review?
@@nigelcardoso7653 I no longer use it. The inability to measure your progress killed it for me in the end. I only use the Isochain now.
Thank you for the review. This has been coming up on my feed. Have you seen the synapse-ccr? It is a pulley-type system with an overload on the eccentric movement. Wonder about your thoughts on it.
I was just thinking the same, how do these systems compare
Thanks for the great review!
Also soon 💯 k subs!!! Finally!
Much thanks Marcello!
yep, it's almost party time!
This look so interesting. Too bad we don't have a similar equipment being produced here in Brazil.
Very soon! MMA Titan FC Champ Raush Manfio from Brazil who trains with the T2 will be setting up distribution for the country!
@@T2FPtraining That's excellent news. Hope it's soon.
@@Al-Ex-North-Stareai, tem no brasa?
@@brasilultimateteam Eu não procurei mais a respeito. Vou procurar amanhã e te respondo aqui.
Buddy have you heard about Marlon Birch and his self resistance course with bodybuilding protocol? I ask you because self resistance never improved my physic but since I have been using this protocol even thou as you say self resistance is a subjective system and you are right of course because self resistance obligates you to be attentive on what you are doing by increasing your self resistance or doing more reps by the end of the exercise to get the sensation of giving enough work to your muscles.
I haven't granted I'm pretty new to the whole self resistance thing and it's not my main mode of training. I'm sure there's a lot more to it than I'm aware of.
Thanks for this review. It was a little disappointing in that I'm looking to get lean with some muscle gain. I'm limited on space. And from the looks of it, I'll need a lot of space just to do some of those exercises. I'm still considering it though because I've always liked isometrics and found that to be a great exercise regimen for definition. I'm no expert though. :)
Thanks again for such a fair review!
When space is limited, my go-to options are pull-up bars in door ways and open floor-exercises like push-ups. The more you use your body, and not equipment, the less space you need.
I use this in limited space self anchored to my feet.
Isometrics are a new interesting topic an idea, have seen few videos and wanted to know your opinion on a product Activbody - Activ5.
As we all know about 80% of what's on the market doesn't deliver; and I think you have a rounded idea on this area. Thanks in advance!
What do you think about steel mace and persian meels?
Great balanced review.
I recently purchased this kit but my only reservations are concerning the handles. They look too soft. That may be one area that the Iso-flo has a benefit but I will see.
Yea, that is certainly one of my top reservations about the unit. but you can sort of get used to them with practice
@@RedDeltaProject Someone mentioned using the TRX Bandit handles to remedy this. I plan to try that.
Did you get wood dowels the slip into the rubber tube handles? So you can have handles that don't collaspe and offer more support. Mine came with them.
I asked about that, as it shows those in the manual, but I didn't get any. I called them up and they said they were no longer doing it due to the fact the dowels prevented the handles from rotating. which is funny bc they don't rotate when they are collapsed either.
Hey Matt what do you think about a workout with only pulse reps?? Any things one should worry about?
I made a video on pulse reps in the last micro workout Monday.
I like pulse reps, but as with any single training approach it has a limited range for what it can do. Nothing can do everything, so it's still good to add in some slower and full-range sets from time to time.
@@RedDeltaProject Thank you🤗
When doing push ups should I try bring my shoulder blades together? When I do push ups my shoulders hurt and my chest doesn’t rlly feel anything
Yep, at the bottom, and then apart at the top.
here's a popular video I made to help with that. ruclips.net/video/xLJiB5Ac9II/видео.html
@@RedDeltaProject ok so, near the floor I should bring the shoulder blades together and the opposite when at the top?
Like, should I hold at the bottom ?
@@DARKNESSrbg I think you don't have to but it could be useful to take it slower initially to get the technique dialed in.
Hey Matt, I have a question regarding pushups. Whenever I do a pushup my stronger shoulder(right shoulder) tends to want to internally rotate during the movement causing my right elbow to flare out. I like to think of screwing my hands outwards during the pushup to get the shoulders extrenally rotated and I notice huge strength gains when doing this. The problem is that on my right side, my shoulder won't really extrenally rotate, because of weakness I think. I was thinking about doing facepulls to strengthen the external rotators in the shoulder. Do you think this is a good exercise to improve external rotation or do you have any other recommendations? Thanks for your time
Good observation there Rick.
yep, you can try that, plus maybe doing push-ups on rings or straps if you have them can help to create more stability.
Also, be sure to focus on the rotation and position of your scapula. Often times, it's the scapular motion and position that's the foundation for how we apply force through our arms.
Is the single handle trx straps good?( i see that you have those at your gym, the ones you suggest are more expensive because i live at the other side of the world
i found them cheap
Never been a big fan of the single anchor point systems myself. Duel anchors are the way to go imo.
What's the answer for the weak handles on suspension exercises?
I suppose you could tinker with this yourself, for instance swap these rubber tubes for hard tubes as if you'd construct a DIY suspension system.
@@xCorvus7x good idea do you have any recommendations for hard tubes? I'm a noob to suspension training
@@buddyryan875 No, I'm not really into DIY, but Matt has made a couple of videos on that: ruclips.net/video/-9oCTAeT-iA/видео.html
or ruclips.net/video/1DHtK86WxNI/видео.html
Maybe take what he's using there.
Looks useless to me, why not just put a normal carabineer there, the strap (or rope) would probably slip the same way around the carabineer as this little chunk of steel, I already use this sort of setup for a DIY neck exerciser similar to the iron neck (the alien helmet looking thingy)
The Iso-flow uses a carabiner and that does work well enough, but it's not quite as much surface area as the full buckle so it does feel different due to the lack of friction.
We would add to Matt's comment that not only is it more surface area, but the hidden interior surface features contours specific to our utility patent that simply can't be duplicated by a simple carabiner or plain round surface. This generates additional friction which can not only be felt but heard.
Didn’t impress me so I don’t think I will purchase