I'm considering stepping up to Gamma, but have no way to do any pull-up or chin-up type exercises due to limited space. Does Gamma require these?
1714911
No. Shaun T does push you to the limit with these workouts and the modifier does exercises that will give you the same results if push up/chin ups aren't possible. Hope this helps. Get ready to discover your endurance and capacity! Focus
1714912
You don't have to use a pull up bar. I use free weights. The chin up bar is just an option. Gamma is awesome!
1714913
The chin-up and pull-up bars are not required, other variations are provided, good luck!
1714914
Nope, it is not required. If you read my lengthy review one of the facts is that these exercises are the most customizable. You have points where one guy is on the pullup bar, two others are using free weights, and Andy is using the bands. Pullup bar is not necessary at all but it probably the hardest exercise in that set.
1714915
There is an option to do pull ups and chin ups but it is completely optional and you can just use weights.
1653808
No not too much but you need high ceiling to lift the weight over your head. I use this for when I cant get to class. You should try to find a class near you and get trained in person and then use the home to fill in. Its a great program though. I love it!
138382
Yes, but this is much better used as a tricep pressdown machine opposed to a lat pulldown. There is nothing to hold your legs and bodyweight down, so you will be pulled up if you use enough weight when doing lat pulldowns. It's excellent for tricep pressdowns.
548116
No, just the DVD's. If your space is limited, you may want to stay away from the ladder as it distracts from the workout. I would suggest just using tape. If you have a lot of space, go for the ladder as it is nice looking and may motivate you more.
1822195
Perhaps a bit for pulldowns, but you can adjust by kneeling or squatting in front facing the machine when doing pulldowns. You should be OK for the other exercises.
2124218
Yes you can do the gamma workout without having done the alpha/beta core kit. But if you're just starting to work out and would like to lose inches, I'd suggest you start with the core kit because it's set up to gradually get you accustomed to the moves and it will help reshape your body. Gamma is all about strength training, which is a good followup to the core kit.
390398
You may not be able to do full range of motion chinups. I have a similar setup and I can't go down all the way on my chins and I most often only rise up to the point where my nose is at the bar to avoid hitting the ceiling. 6 ft tall.
1945187
I am sure what you are requesting but there isn't any additional equipment for doing squats. I use additional weights when I do squats . Dumbells work good
1740825
I take up a little more space using this one, but not much more. The vertical plyo will be the one you need the most space in and its still not that much extra. I have both volumes 1 and 2 and I am working on the hyrid calendar right now. It's a great program.
2252389
Not sure what you're asking. Yes, you can do incline pullups with this unit. But your hands will have to be in the neutral position. You cannot have them in either the supinator or pronator position, if that is clear to you. (If you clap your hands, you are holding them in neutral, rather than supinator or pronator position.)
1760855
There's enough room. I still like to open the door to get a large rolling kip up when I do chin ups. But there is more than enough room to hang with the door shut. It doesn't have to be over a door.
1454576
I bought the DVDs, then backed them up on my computer by using a free program called Handbrake: https://handbrake.fr/.I disagree with the statement that one needs a large screen/monitor to do these exercises. I use my 8.4 inch tablet (was easily using a 7.0 in before) to workout all the time, both at my gym and when travelling. I would assume that most people have selected a tablet size that is appropriate for their own visual acuity.Good luck to you!
1726741
The height of the cage is very close to 7'. You might not be able to do a full pull up. If you had 2 extra inches in your ceiling: This cage is unique because of the lat attachment (highly recommended... it will give you nearly everything you find in a commercial gym), which requires 7'2". With the lat attachment you will be able to do rows and pull-downs, basically training the same muscles as a weighted pull-up, plus... you have all the other possibilities of upper and lower pulleys. Of course this cage is not inexpensive, and the option I am suggesting adds another $240, but it is WELL worth it. The height of the cage is very close to 7'. You might not be able to do a full pull up. If you had 2 extra inches in your ceiling: This cage is unique because of the lat attachment (highly recommended... it will give you nearly everything you find in a commercial gym), which requires 7'2". With the lat attachment you will be able to do rows and pull-downs, basically training the same muscles as a weighted pull-up, plus... you have all the other possibilities of upper and lower pulleys. Of course this cage is not inexpensive, and the option I am suggesting adds another $240, but it is... » Read More The height of the cage is very close to 7'. You might not be able to do a full pull up. If you had 2 extra inches in your ceiling: This cage is unique because of the lat attachment (highly recommended... it will give you nearly everything you find in a commercial gym), which requires 7'2". With the lat attachment you will be able to do rows and pull-downs, basically training the same muscles as a weighted pull-up, plus... you have all the other possibilities of upper and lower pulleys. Of course this cage is not inexpensive, and the option I am suggesting adds another $240, but it is WELL worth it. « Show Less
1485086
Yea, you need weights or bands, a pull up bar, yoga mat , and some yoga blocks. Its worth it !!!
369506
This bar is sturdy and well constructed, but I've never used the iron gym pull up bar, so to me, a pull up is a pull up. I'm guessing if you get this (or any other) pull up bar, you'll be able to do pull ups...provided you are able to do pull ups in the first place.
531540
Not much room is needed. I do my workouts in my living room which isn't big at all. You'll need room to lunge back and lunge forward.
1689960
I would say no, it's pretty intense. I would start with alpha cycle. I was totally exhausted after finishing some of the workouts in gamma even after having completed 5 weeks of alpha and 5 of beta.