can someone do free weiight squats on this if they don't want to buy a separate machine for that?
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If you were to stand with your back to the back of the rack and bend your knees you could get the bar on your shoulders, but you would have to lift it up and over the rack to squat, then back up and over the top of the rack to replace it.
1747636
No, the 'bench' is not high enough for squats. For squats I would recommend the adidas ADI-5100 Power Cage and Multi-Function Bench
1747637
No, it's not meant for squats. Even if you tried positioning the back rest up and forward it and then positioned your body between the bar and back rest it would still be a tight space (about 15 inches between the bar and back rest) to do squats.
137747
You do not have to purchase the bar. The weights do not come with the machine. It is a very nice piece of equipment.
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I think you could use it. I put my right foot on and bring the step down then do the left one. This machine is really a good workout!
1695132
I feel there is such an abundance of fitness work that can be done on this excellent machine without relying on the cardio rebounder, which I never use anyway. That said I do not find it an issue.
814868
Not really,Well,You can do squats on this pushing your own weight,However you can't add any weight's to it unless you were to hold something like a weight! However it does have resistance cables and that can give you a little more resistance when they are connected!
702257
If you're only going to lift a few pounds then you could get away with not buying the stand. Anything above 50 lbs ( squats or bench ) would be a lot more difficult to re-rack on the floor. You may not need the stand but I like it.
851093
Yes you can. Great peice of equipment for the price. I bout the incline decline press to go with it.
2021223
I hired a company in my area that specialized in assembling exercise equipment - I found them on Google. They sent over 2 guys that carried it downstairs to the basement, assemble it and teach me how to use and maintain it.
1404023
Placing a bench under the Squat Rack, yes you could. I would use caution as far as the sturdiness of the bench!
1285854
While it is in no way a squatting rack I actually do use it as one approaching it from the back and lifting the bar straight up on my shoulders. Keep in mind you have to be very careful when doing this as you'll need to be squared to the bar below it or you put a lot of torque on your back and could potentially faceplant.
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Larry, I believe so, but I'd check with the Total Gym Site and ask them. Goggle it up as I'm sure they have a way for one to contact them. Good luck, Gary
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Bobbi got it right. While it does not say so. You can add weights to the bar that holds your knees when doing pull downs and they use the machine to do curls and other lifting exercises. It is a well made machine that works very well.
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No you can not. I strongly advise you not to get this machine as it is very low quality and breaks often. After two broken machines and less than three months of use my current is inoperable and useless.
1004215
This is a standard weight bench for a beginner. I do not believe you can add to this equipment.
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K Davis is asking how to replace the Pilates toe bar with a squat PLATFORM instead. I too am looking for this answer as an option for those who want a full platform, not just a "bar"...Hope someone else knows since some of us need support for doing squats and THAT requires a solid PLATFORM, not some "TOE bar".. I am considering making a platform out of plywood with padding and simply placing it up against the useless Pilates toe bar?
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I don't believe that would be possible as the foot and arm pieces are jointly working together. But even with them attached you can use the machine easily without using the ski pole as there are hand grips as well on the machine.
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yes they have the 1 inch type of free weights for sale on the site, just throw the rack into the folded up position and you can add them to the T bars!