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Scrivener7

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10. One other limitation: the upper limit of the weight
Mon Apr 17, 2023, 10:50 AM
Apr 2023

you are working against is determined by the maximum angle of the slider pad and your own body weight. That is fine for me, but if you are working with very heavy weights, the total gym might not be enough resistance for you.

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I know and I have some. Susan Calvin Apr 2023 #5
For me, machines are great to multigraincracker Apr 2023 #9
Thanks Susan Calvin Apr 2023 #12
I mostly buy used and cheap. multigraincracker Apr 2023 #14
No Halp (for you) Here Ahna KneeMoose Apr 2023 #2
Same here in the past. Susan Calvin Apr 2023 #8
Your Thoughtful Thoughts Are Most Thoughtful Ahna KneeMoose Apr 2023 #11
I have a total gym. I have to say, I love it. I've lent it to my sister to help with Scrivener7 Apr 2023 #3
Thank you. Susan Calvin Apr 2023 #6
One other limitation: the upper limit of the weight Scrivener7 Apr 2023 #10
Oh no, I don't need humongous amounts of weight. Susan Calvin Apr 2023 #13
Me too. So this should be fine. Scrivener7 Apr 2023 #15
You might find one of these used... FailureToCommunicate Apr 2023 #4
That's what I hadn't heard of. Susan Calvin Apr 2023 #7
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I take it they don't make them anymore? Susan Calvin Oct 2023 #20
Holy smokes looks like the online store is gone! JanMichael Oct 2023 #21
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