Total Gym APEX G5 Indoor Home Fitness Incline Weight Trainer with 10 Resistance Levels
- Home Gym System
- 300 pounds
- Metal
- Nylon
- Better rated than 66%
- More reviewed than 96%
A folding, resistance based home gym that reviewers credit with real strength and mobility gains, provided you're patient with the learning curve of switching between exercises.
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How it ranks among the 66 home gym systems we track
4.6★ across 2,900 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
2,900 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
The Total Gym APEX G5 is an incline glide board home gym that uses body weight and adjustable resistance rather than free weights, rated for users up to 300 pounds and designed to fold flat for storage.
- Folds flat, 93 in x 43.25 in x 15.5 in in use
- Supports up to 300 lb user weight
- Steel frame glide board with auto lock height
- Includes squat stand, dip bars, and leg pull accessory
Who it's for
Suits anyone wanting a low impact, whole body workout at home that folds away, including people managing joint issues who find free weights harder on their body. Less suited to lifters chasing heavy load progression, since resistance here comes from incline and body weight, not stacked plates.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers consistently highlight the fold flat design and its usefulness for people who find free weights hard on their joints, with several reporting sustained daily use years after purchase. The main friction point mentioned is the time it takes to switch between exercises, since attachments and hitch pins need to be swapped rather than just picking up a different weight.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Switching between exercises takes more time than a traditional gym setup
- Included DVD and some accessories may not match the exact model shipped
- One buyer received a unit with a frayed cable at assembly
Performance notes
Resistance comes from the incline angle of the glide board combined with body weight, and reviewers describe transitions between exercises as requiring hitch pins and attachment swaps that take some getting used to compared to a traditional gym. The steel frame and cables are reported as sturdy even for users well above 200 pounds.
Specifications
| Brand | Total |
|---|---|
| Model | RG5APEX |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 300 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 93 × 15.5 × 43.2 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Handle Type | Nylon |
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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 Gym APEX G5 Indoor Home Fitness Incline Weight Trainer with 10 Resistance LevelsThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 2,900 | 4.3 / 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 RG5APEX
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How much weight can the Total Gym APEX G5 support?
The listing states a maximum user weight of 300 pounds.
Does it fold up for storage?
Yes, the glide board folds on its steel frame with an auto lock height adjustment for compact storage.
Is it good for beginners?
Reviewers note there is a learning curve to switching between exercises, but the included exercise cards help newcomers get started.