Total Gym
- Home Gym System
- 400 pounds
- Fixed Handle
- Elastic resistance straps
- Better rated than 83%
- More reviewed than 92%
A genuinely full-body home gym once you learn the folding and attachment routine, and the included foot plate is worth checking for since lower models skip it.
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How it ranks among the 66 home gym systems we track
4.7★ across 1,300 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,300 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
The Total Gym XLS is a folding home gym that uses your own bodyweight against an inclined glide board across 6 resistance levels, with more than 80 exercises and a foot plate included for leg work.
- Folds to about 19 in W x 51 in L x 9 in H
- 6 resistance levels from bodyweight incline
- 400 lb bench weight capacity
- Includes foot plate for leg exercises
Who it's for
Fits people who want a single machine for full-body strength work at home and are willing to learn the setup and attachment swaps. Less suited to anyone who can't get help moving a heavy folded unit up stairs or into a small storage space.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers consistently credit the machine for working the whole body and folding away for storage, though several mention it's heavy to carry and that switching attachments between exercises has a learning curve. A physical therapist reviewer confirmed the foot plate is essential and that this model has it.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Covers arms, chest, back and legs on one machine
- Folds down for storage when not in use
- Includes the foot plate for leg exercises
- Heavy enough to need help carrying upstairs
- Unfolding and swapping attachments takes practice at first
- Priced well above basic budget alternatives
Performance notes
Resistance comes from the incline angle of the glide board across 6 levels rather than external weights, and the foot plate opens up leg-focused exercises that lower Total Gym models leave out. It folds to a compact size for storage after use.
Specifications
| Brand | Total |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 400 pounds |
| Item Weight | 81.57 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 90 × 19 × 43 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Steel, Aluminum, Plastic, Foam |
| Color | Black, Blue, Chrome |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Cables |
| Warranty & support | |
| Tension Supported | 400 pounds |
| Other details | |
| Handle Type | Fixed Handle |
| Strap Type | Elastic resistance straps |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in home gym systems.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total GymThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 1,300 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Marcy Multifunctional Workout Station 100lbs to 200lbs Stack Home Gym for Weightlifting…Marcy | 4.4 / 5 | 1,900 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Mikolo M4 2.0 Standard/Ultra/Elite Smith MachineMikolo | 4.5 / 5 | 348 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Ultimate Body Press Wall Mounted Doorway Pull Up BarUltimate | 4.6 / 5 | 746 | 4.1 / 5 |
| BodyBoss Home Gym 2.0BodyBoss | 4.3 / 5 | 368 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Total home gym systems
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the XLS include the foot plate?
Yes, this model includes it, and a physical therapist reviewer says Total Gyms without the foot plate lose about half their available exercises.
Is assembly difficult?
It generally arrives mostly assembled, but reviewers say unfolding it and learning to swap attachments between exercises takes some practice.
How heavy is it to move?
Reviewers describe it as heavy enough that getting it up a staircase is easier with a second person helping.