The Total Gym
Hey There,
Not so long ago I was given a Total Gym Ultra from my mother,lol. I have somewhat faith that this has to be good for some things. I can see maybe using it to get toned or something along those lines. I guess what I am posting this on here for is to maybe get some feedback. So if you have a testimony or some cool exercises please do share. I would really like to hear people's opinions and thier experience's with the Total Gym. Is this peace of exercise equipment useful, which I think to extent it is for things like tris and abs, but can a person really grow and push himself on it?
Thanks Guys
Billy
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10-31-2007, 01:24 PM #1Registered User
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The Total Gym
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10-31-2007, 05:44 PM #2
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You can use Total Gym for cardio workout on off days and for warmups on workout days. It works well for that purpose.
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11-01-2007, 09:33 AM #3Registered User
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Yeah, That would for sure be good way to put the Total Gym to use!
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11-03-2007, 10:25 AM #4Registered User
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There are alot of good exercises you can do on the TG. It is really good if you have a model that allows you to add weights. Mine is . I paid around $250.00 on Dick's Sporting Goods web site. Try doing the exercise called the swimmer for your back. Then do some iron crosses. You will see that you are able to get some good workouts on it.
If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough. - Mario Andretti
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11-03-2007, 12:02 PM #5brb Bowhunting!!!
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It is good for strength. I find that all self weight excersises are great strength builders. Plus, you can't go wrong if Chuck Norris says its the best!
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11-04-2007, 11:29 PM #6Registered User
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Yeah,
Chuck is the man.
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11-06-2007, 09:13 AM #7Registered User
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It is good for strength building. I can add weights to mine as I need. I know that I have to keep it on the lower settings so far to do an Iron Cross. That exercise is harder than it looks. Also, I do chin-ups, pull-ups and overhead presses every other day. I have had to move more towards working out with the TG because I have found out that my shoulders hate BP's now. They ache in the joints for 2 to 3 days. DOMS is cool, joint pain is not. The TG is alot easier on my joints.
If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough. - Mario Andretti
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11-06-2007, 11:21 AM #8Getting Bigger Each Day.
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Look underneath of the sliding board.
Do you see the capped up holes?
Remove the caps, slide a standard weight bar through, add plated in each side, and you'll be doing your bodyweight, PLUS whatever weight you add.Less than 11% bodyfat, and STILL no overly shown abs.
**** genetics lol.
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11-06-2007, 05:20 PM #9Muscles by D.O.T.
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When it comes to bodybuilding nothing beats free weights. If you expect the Total Gym to produce bodybuilding results, you will be disappointed. However, if you are looking to tone up, build a good muscle base and lose weight then the Total Gym is a great product.Originally Posted by Eye_surrendered
I was in an auto accident and had rehab using a commercial version of the Total Gym. There was no way I could at that time use conventional weights. I was able to regain my muscle tone and muscle function doing therapy on the total gym. The model I used in rehab could be fitted with weight plates to provide more resistance. While I only in rehab for about 8 weeks I was starting to "outgrow" the machine. If someone were just starting out lifting weights, they would not outgrow the machine that fast.
One thing I did like about the Total gym was the stretch you could get with the machine. They make versions of the Total Gym that are made to do Pilates on. I have been thinking of getting one just for that. I saw pictures of Jay Cutter doing Pilates in his training for the Mr. O.Here's what is happening in my neck of the woods....
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11-06-2007, 08:25 PM #10Registered User
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So funny, my mom gave me her Total Gym too haha, last year when my license was suspended. I couldn't get to the gym everyday so I worked out on the "Chuck" as my friends call it heh. They would make fun of me etc.Originally Posted by Eye_surrendered
But I feel like I got some really good workouts on it. You have to use higher rep ranges since all you have is your own bodyweight to work with. But thats doable for most bodyparts, with the exception of legs, I didnt feel like I could get a good workout for them. If you do legs on them try 1 leg at a time etc to make it heavier.
Also the Total Gym has its own website with all the excersizes you can do so go check it out before you get started.
And yes you can definitely get bigger/stronger using that Total Gym, might not be as good as a gym membership, but it will do in a pinch or on days you cant get to the gym.
My buddies called me a nerd for using the "Chuck", but when I returned to the gym I was as big as I ever was. Dont doubt the power of Chuck Norris.
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11-07-2007, 10:15 PM #11Registered User
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Bummer,Originally Posted by FaceThePain
My Total Gym Model does not have that option. It would have made it a whole lot better.
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11-07-2007, 10:16 PM #12Registered User
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Some good info guys... thanks
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11-10-2007, 05:08 AM #13Banned
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I like the way you move while doing it, it must vary the angle or something. An interesting tool.
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11-10-2007, 08:06 AM #14Registered User
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For those who are not very strong I think it's great for. It's probably one of the best pieces of equipment for those going through some sort of injury rehabilitiation. For bodybuilders I think it's probably a mistake.Originally Posted by Eye_surrendered
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01-05-2013, 04:13 PM #15Registered User
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uncle insisted i take his total gym XLS today, sitting in my garage not sure if shud use or sell on craigslist. Probably okay to use on off days or days i cant make it to the gym??Originally Posted by smokeater
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11-02-2020, 10:13 AM #16Registered User
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Total Gym is good for active warm-up. I don't think it will be able to build big muscles.
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11-02-2020, 10:59 AM #17Clearly Irrational
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Stimulus is stimulus. Here's the question, can you hit 0 RIR with 30 reps or less on a particular exercise using it? If so, then it's stimulative enough to cause growth. If not, then it's too light to reliably cause hypertrophy and you'll have to find a way to make things harder.
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11-02-2020, 11:56 AM #18Registered User
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What you say is correct, but why would you bother resurrecting a thread from 13 years ago to say it?Originally Posted by blue9steel
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11-02-2020, 12:20 PM #19Clearly Irrational
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Didn't realize it was a necro by michaeljonnes. Look at the bright side, the OP finally gets his answer and can start training.Originally Posted by AccomplishCoyot
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