Sara Sandstrom

Member Since 2/25/2026

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I'm an artist, with my painting studio in our spare bedroom, and my home gym/workshop - the Sandstrom Sculpting Studio - in the basement!

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(5)
3/7/2026
I like it a lot. The pad is wide and thick. The handles feel good, but what I like even more is attaching my Atlas Bar (from Etsy seller ATLASBARStore), using a strap around the center post, clipped with a carabiner. - see Kinzi's review on YouTube (@KpexHomeGymLab) for a demo of what I mean, as she does the same with a homemade version of the Etsy bar I bought. I like that this machine also as a stand for a curl bar. The adjustment points are nice, and fits both myself (5'6") and my husband (6'2"). No complaints.
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(3.67)
3/7/2026
They're just "OK." They were the first extra handles I bought, and if I were to do it again, I would've gotten something else. They do the job, but I don't like how they feel in my hands - it's weird, it's like they inspire cramping. They're cheap, which is nice, but I don't recommend them.
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(4)
3/7/2026
I was extremely ill for 3 years, during which time I lost all my muscle, so when coming back to life afterward, I got this Total Gym and felt like it worked great. It was an awesome tool for my weak body. But, as I got stronger, it started to outlive its usefulness, as many movements could no longer be done at low reps (like squats and row movements). I could've bought a small 1" bar and 1" weight plates, or added bands, but I felt like the plates would be a waste of money and the bands are a pain in the butt for switching out for different movements. So, I bought a leg press machine, and then a linear row machine. I still like the Total Gym for triceps, biceps and shoulders. And chest flies feel pretty good, but chest press is annoying, based on the angle of the cables coming from down low and close together, wrapping around my body - I don't like it. So, it served it purpose for me, and I'd totally recommend it for anyone just starting out, or rehabbing. But I have plans to upgrade to a functional trainer sometime in the next year.
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(5)
3/7/2026
Strong, work great. Not much to say about them except that I think I'll be buying another pack soon, as I use them everywhere.
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(4.33)
3/2/2026
Mine doesn't have the incline feature, but same brand. Had it for a year and it's holding up well enough. Did not hold up to my husband (200-ish pounds), as after about 30 minutes it'd start to smell like something burning. Works fine for me for an hour or so, but then I don't want to use it more than that at one time. It's not a super strong build, and therefore has a cheap price. I keep a slow pace just to get in steps while I watch tv. Works for my use, but I wouldn't try running on it.
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