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Total Gym as rowing machine
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Here I show how easy it is to use my Total Gym 11,000 as a rowing machine. Hopefully most other models can do this as well. But only those with the wing/pull-up attachment with height adjustment can be set to a custom fit. And I'm not sure if any other models have the better setup of having the pads between the rails. If the pads are outside the rails, then the best way to use the wing attachment is to rest the ankles on the pads (not the bottom bar), so you have maximum range of motion. But the drawback is that your feet are more likely to slip off the pads. Notice in this video that with the type of wing attachment I have that I'm not using the pads at all. (Updated 1/7/2020) • Please see my other videos for more tips and ideas. • (Updated 1/7/2020). Here's an earlier video done by Total Gym: • How to Use the Total Gym Wing Attachm... - go to about 6:35 - 9:25 for the actual demonstration. But notice that the wing attachment does not have height adjustment and the feet have limited range of motion because she rests her feet on the bottom bar, not the pads, which for this type of wing attachment, is NOT correct. So the exercise needs to be done slowly (unlike mine which can be done at any speed). Also, she only shows pulling with the feet/legs, not pushing. • (Updated 1/7/2020) And here's an even earlier video featuring the legend himself - John Carleo: • Cardiovascular Workout Using The Tota... In this video John shows how to use this type of wing attachment correctly. You must put your ankles on the pads to get full range of motion. This is a killer aerobic/cardiovascular workout! By the way, this is the same wing attachment as seen in the Total Gym video with the woman, except now it's being shown how to do it correctly. But again, notice that this video does not show pushing with the feet. • (Updated 1/7/2020) Here's a video from 2014 combining a Total Gym with a weight stack machine: • Gladiator + Total Gym = Rowing Machine I hope to improve upon this idea in a future video. • (Updated 11/21/2020) And lastly, here's a video from earlier this year. But in this video the man is standing behind the Total Gym: • Total gym: modified rowing machine mo... • (Updated 1/7/2020) At some point I will also probably make a video showing more ways of rowing than I show in my current video. • I may be updating/editing the notes here from time to time to correct any errors in the video and also to add more helpful info. • As always, I will be reviewing any comments, questions, suggestions and concerns before they are posted. • Total Gym: The Innovative Series. • Thanks for watching! • FrankATracy • IMPORTANT NOTE: 07/25/2021 This video is in no way meant to show that a Total Gym can replace a high quality rowing machine like the Concept2 Model D. It cannot. This is just my way of getting more out of my Total Gym and to avoid buying gimmicks, which many companies, sooner or later, fall victim to. For more on that see this video review of the Total Gym Row Trainer: • Total Gym Row Trainer Review (YIKES I... However, having said that, if the Row Trainer gets you working out, then it's worth it. Personally I think the answer to making a Total Gym like a rowing machine is more in the area of the third link above where the guy is using a weight stack machine for resistance. Now if someone can just adjust that idea into a better mousetrap, more like in this video starting at about 17:17, then we may have something special: • DIY Home Gym | Total Gym(R) Reaches N... However it still is not quite there - it's extremely noisy but also needs the option of separate handles. AND IT NEEDS A TON OF RESISTANCE FOR THE LEGS. A dual vertical channel - one for the legs and one for the arms, would be better. But it you're like me, then this setup lends itself well to customizing. • Some of my many YouTube playlists (with detailed notes): • John Carleo of Total Gym Fame: • PLAYLIST: John Carleo of Total Gym fa... • My Total Gym 11,000: • PLAYLIST: Total Gym 11,000 (with play... • Total Gym 11,000 and 14,000: • PLAYLIST: Total Gym 11,000 and 14,000... • Total Gym folding unfolding: • PLAYLIST: Total Gym Folding Unfoldi... • Total Gym - customizing tips and hacks: • PLAYLIST: Total Gym customizing tips ... • Total Gym maintenance and repair: • PLAYLIST: Total Gym maintenance rep... • Total Gym 24,000 and 26,000: • PLAYLIST: Total Gym 24,000 and 26,000... • Flat caps and newsboy caps: • PLAYLIST: ABC's of newsboy and flat c... • Tennis rebounders: • PLAYLIST: Choosing a tennis rebounder... • FrankATracy
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