Total Gym 17500 Open Ended Durable Chrome Handles for Increased Grip with Total Gym Home Workout Machines, Black

Very handy,good grip

If youre in the market for these, you've no doubt come to the conclusion that the handles that come with most Total Gyms are Total Garbage. These replacements are pricey, but theyre super thick, and dont flex under load, as do some I've bought in the past. The unexpected part is the black plastic handles themselves. -They're attached to the metal support with high-grade roller bearings, which makes the workout action very fluid. Whereas the handles that came on my Apex G5 would bind, twist and rub against my arms under load, these are silky smooth, even while supporting a fair amount of weight (Im about 290 pounds, typically add 20 to 40 pounds of extra weight, and perform some exercises with the incline at the highest angle). These dont flex or bend, and the rolling action under heavy load still seems great. These have tremendously improved the quality of my workouts and have allowed me to attempt exercises that I never would have in the past. If youre still on the fence about these, dont be. You really wont regret it!

I purchased these chrome handles to be used on my Weider Ultimate Bodyworks (they are both compatible). I was concerned that these handles would be thin and weak but they are very thick and strong. The handles have improved my exercises in several ways, they feel heavily sturdy during use, they have given my hands stability, my exercises are now more evenly balanced and better executed. I am also free of the annoying squeaking and grinding noises that the original plastic/fabric handles made, the chrome handles have been relatively quiet. These chrome handles are fantastic!

I really like these, got them for my Total Gym to replace the plastic ones that snapped in half (good luck snapping these). I saw in other reviews that it was said the open-end design leaves you with something to get used to, I didn't find that to be true, it felt fine from the start.

I use these with the Total Gym XLS. The biggest feature you get with these handles is the offset of the cable from your hand. This allows you to perform certain exercises more comfortably. They have a sturdy and solid construction. The handle is also slightly oversized. This can be very helpful for things like bicep curls as it forces you to squeeze a little harder getting a better pump. I do wish the handles are either normal sized or more oversized. At least for my hands there's still little on the small side and I'm not getting as much value from them being slightly larger. As a caveat, if you're using these handles on a system like a total gym, I highly recommend getting some carabiners and some swivels as the cable can become twisted over time using these handles. This can slowly damage the cable's connector. Given their price and quality I'm very satisfied with this purchase.