Need some thoughts on home work out tools , specifically the total gym?

Question:

Im a martial artist and I need to focus on strengthening specific body parts that I dont work out enough in my normal training (mainly the hamstring and some of the upper body). I dont like typical home gyms as they feel kinda clunky , the seats get uncomfortable when lifting heavy weights, and they are annoying to switch weights. Now I have seen allot about the total gym and it looks pretty good for what I want. However I would like some opinions on it , and maybe other alternative home gyms.

Answers:
well, the total gym is OK but, free weights are much better for you. i know they are clunky but they work out many parts at one time where as total gym only specifies on one particular area. then you have to fold it another way and focus on another area. its much easier just to get a set of dunbells, lie down on a chest or bed or anything and do some of your workouts like that. also, i know alot of martial artists are extremely strong for their size and most are not very heavy at all. what im getting at is that the total gym works off of your body weight. thus if you are very strong and only weigh 150 lbs, you arent getting too much of a workout. however with dunbells you can get the weight that is perfect for you..just my opinion.

hope this helps.

Need some thoughts on home work out tools , specifically the total gym?

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