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Total gym GTS vs Titan T2 rack and incline combo [Article, Video]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Aug 17, 2020 9:00:00 AM

Total gym GTS vs Titan T2 rack and incline combo

This is a comparison between the Total Gym GTS and the Titan T2 rack and incline combo. Follow the links for more details.

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Overview and review of the T2 rack and incline combo

The TITAN T2 and incline will put you back about $350 - $400. TITAN is well known for their very good prices compared to their competition and will get you started on your home gym. This review was originally posted in “which Titan rack to buy for under $500

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Overview of the T2 and incline combo 

 
The T2 comes with 2x2 steel tubes and distinguished itself from the X2 line by having fewer extras straight out of the box. You will have fewer pull-up bars and less convenience on the uprights. The money saved for this can be put towards a bench as in this package. The features and specifics of this package are: 
 
Rack and bench details: 
  • Weight holders for storage and increased stability
  • J-hooks included 
  • 2" steel uprights
  • Chin up bar: 1 1/4" diameter 
  • Adjustable Back and Seat
  • Rigid Steel Base
  • Comfortable Padding
  • Sleek Leather Finish
Rack Specifications:
  • Weight: 107 lbs 
  • Height: 83" 
  • Height of pull up bar: 80" 
  • Opening: 44" 
  • Depth: 48" 
  • Inside front to back bar: 26" 
  • Floor space: 48" x 48" 
  • Capacity: 700 lbs
  • Material: Steel
Bench Specifications:
  • Overall Width: 27"
  • Overall Height: 48"
  • Bench Width: 12"
  • Bench Length: 51 1/4"
  • Capacity: 650 lbs
 

Pros of the T2 rack and incline 

 
Two for the price of one is always nice which is the case with this one when compared to the direct competition. 
 

Cons of the T2

 
You will be buying the lowest priced rack of a low price vendor. I am usually not a fan of that as this is inviting trouble. 
 

Alternatives to the T2 

 
 
The T3 uses a folding concept but with 2x3 steel tubes to be stored against the wall when you don’t use it. 
 
The X2 is one of the cheapest series in the TITAN line up. With its 2x2 steel tubes, it uses the least material to build a rack. If you want to downsize on all ends to fit a bench and rack into $500 budget comfortably, this is for you. 
 

Summary for the T2

 
If you desperately want to fit a bench and rack into $300 this is the way to go. Still, to have fun and be proud of your purchase you might go one notch up in the TITAN portfolio and save a little more for the bench. 
 

Overview and review of the Total Gym GTS

Overview and review of the Total gym GTS

This is an overview of the features and alternatives to the Total Gym GTS. This article was originally published under "which total gym to get". Follow the links for more details.

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Total Gym GTS $3.700 - $4.666

 
 
The total gym GTS is the flagship of the total gym generation which can be directly sold to customers. This is the top-end product with all bells and whistles included and therefore also comes with the biggest price tag of $3.700. These are the features you will be getting with the Total Gym GTS:
 
  • FREE streaming workouts with Total Gym TV Basic.
  • 22 Levels of Resistance
  • Workout DVD included
  • Over 200 Exercises on One Home Elite Gym
  • 650lb User Weight Capacity
  • Hydraulic rail lift assists with level changes & easy two-step folding.
  • 5-year Warranty on Frame, 1-year Warranty on Parts & Upholstery, 90-day Warranty on Foam & Rubber
In addition to this, you will get a multitude of addons that lets you emulate any machine you could possibly imagine in a professional commercial gym. If you want to use this machine all day around and do not have space for a full circuit of machines, this is the machine to get.
 

Pros of the Total GYM GTS

 
The total gym GTS comes with a lot of attachments and even lets you add free weights to it so you can increase the resistance even further on certain exercises. The extended warranty and sturdiness of the 650lb capacity give it good protection against break downs under heavy use. Read this 650lb not just as a maximum capacity, but also an indication of how long the machine will last. The sturdier the material the less likely it is to break. This is the right total gym to use around the clock with many clients of different needs. If you have a rehab clinic that wants to cover from old people to recovering high performing athletes, this is a good pick. 
 

Cons of the TOTAL GYM GTS

 
For this price tag, it is not really a feasible option for most home users, which is a shame as it provides the most variety of exercises. If you have space in your facility you can also seriously consider building a full gym instead of getting just one Total Gym GTS. YOu may have fewer warranties on each individual item, but more variety and the possibility to train more people in parallel. 
 

Alternatives to the TOTAL Gym GTS

 
For the price of a TOTAL Gym GTS you can also get: 
 
The true form trainer is a self-propelled treadmill that will fit the needs of the top-performing athlete. It works with a slight arch to soften the impact of your feet. As it is set up with bearing it becomes easier to run at top speeds and do interval training compared to conventional treadmills. You will also not need as much power and there is no motor that can break down and needs to be maintained or replaced. 
 
If you have space and wanted to run spinning classes you can also get 5x Rogue Echo bikes for the price of one Total Gym GTS. Admittedly you will not have the same range of exercises to build strength and tone, but if you are looking for indoor cardio you can either save yourself a lot of money or make more customers happy at the same time. 
 
For $4.000 you can also get a top-end free weight section from a leading supplier like Rogue fitness. An example configuration can be:
 
Total: $3530
 
This will provide a full gym with weights to go into every direction. The shipping will be free with Rogue for this package. The tax might push it over $4000 depending on the country you buy from. Still, A great alternative if you have space and like to lift heavy compared to the Total Gym GTS.