Introducing LYQUID by Hydrow: Strength Training Made Smarter

For years, strength training has been essential advice for better health, helping to build muscle, support your joints, and protect your long-term wellness. However, knowing you should lift is one thing— knowing what to do, how much to lift, and whether you’re doing it safely is something else entirely. 

Everyone from strength training beginners to even the most dedicated fitness enthusiasts face the same questions: 

• “Which exercises should I do?”

• “How much weight should I use?”

• “Am I doing this right?”

• “How do I know I’m actually getting stronger?”

Today, we’re thrilled to introduce the release of LYQUID, a strength training machine that removes all of this confusion and will transform the way you build strength at home. 

Meet LYQUID: Hydrow’s adaptive isokinetic strength training platform

LYQUID is the first strength system of its kind: a compact, foldable, and beautifully engineered machine powered by isokinetic resistance, a technology trusted by physical therapists and elite athletes alike for decades.

Now, for the first time, it’s available right in your home.

On LYQUID, every rep meets your body with real-time resistance. Push harder and it challenges you instantly; slow down and it adjusts with you. It’s smooth, responsive, joint-friendly, and unlike anything you’ve ever felt.

This is strength training made smarter—and made for everyone.

Why LYQUID works: Key features and benefits

LYQUID is built around how people actually get stronger: consistent resistance, clear guidance, and smart feedback. Instead of relying on static weights alone, it combines adaptive resistance, structured programming, and built-in safety features to make each workout efficient and repeatable. 

The features below explain how those pieces work together to support effective, long-term strength training: 

1. Core technology: Standard Mode and React Mode

LYQUID combines traditional resistance (Standard Mode) with advanced isokinetic-style resistance (React Mode), giving you multiple options for building strength. Standard Mode mimics traditional cable machines with up to 200 lbs of fixed resistance, and is ideal for progressive overload and strength building. 

React Mode is where the magic happens: LYQUID introduces a totally new way to strength train by bringing true isokinetic resistance into your home. React Mode uses isokinetic technology to instantly match your force—up to 500 lbs—so your movement speed stays steady no matter how hard you push or pull. The moment you generate more force, LYQUID automatically increases resistance in real time across both the concentric and eccentric phases.

The result is unmatched training precision. Because LYQUID continually meets your exact output through every inch of the rep, your muscles stay fully engaged at your strongest points and your weakest. This creates nonstop, full-range activation that maximizes every second of work—and delivers a level of stimulus traditional weights simply can’t.

In fact, independent studies show that just five reps in React Mode can produce the same muscle-building effect as 38 traditional reps, thanks to constant time under tension and full-range engagement. With LYQUID, each workout is more efficient and effective than traditional strength training, meaning your hard work goes even further. 

2. Engaging, data-driven training experience

Training on LYQUID is designed to feel purposeful from the moment you start. Our Programs guide you through structured pathways for muscle building, longevity, and full-body strength, so you’re never left wondering what to do next. 

Each session builds logically on the last, helping you develop real strength with an approach that fits your life—whether you want a quick full-body session or a progressive plan that keeps you moving forward. It’s strength training with a clear direction, grounded in expert programming that takes the uncertainty out of planning your workouts.

As you train, LYQUID gives you the kind of feedback you usually only get from a human coach standing beside you. Our Athletes provide form guidance and coaching cues to let you know when to adjust, when to push, and how to get the most out of each exercise, while onscreen range guidance ensures every movement is safe and effective. 

And, after every workout, LYQUID’s progress tracking shows exactly how you’re improving—strength, output, and performance over time—so you always know where you stand and where you’re headed. Together, these features create a training experience that’s intelligent, supportive, and built to grow with you.

3. Safety features

Safety on LYQUID isn’t an add-on—it’s built into every rep. The system’s engineered smoothness creates a level of control you can feel immediately. Its ultra-controlled isokinetic resistance moves with you in a fluid, seamless pattern, protecting your joints while reinforcing strong, stable form. Instead of relying on momentum or fighting through awkward sticking points, you get consistent resistance that meets your effort without ever pulling you out of alignment.

Impact-smart mechanics make every movement feel supported. There are no sudden jumps in load, no jarring transitions, and no risk of a weight dropping faster than you can handle. Because the resistance is steady and predictable, you can push hard without worrying about strain or impact—especially on areas that are prone to overuse, like your shoulders, knees, and lower back. It’s strength training that challenges you where you’re strong, supports you where you’re vulnerable, and lets you progress with confidence.

LYQUID combines intelligent safety systems and guided coaching to help you build strength safely and effectively through: 

• Instructional onboarding: Teaches proper technique from the very first session, ensuring you can work hard without unnecessary wear and tear.

• Baseline workout: Sets personalized resistance levels based on your capabilities, preventing overexertion and promoting steady, effective progress.

• Range-of-motion calibration: Begins every set by mapping your movement patterns, allowing LYQUID to activate the right safety responses at the right time. 

• Safety features: Automatically de-load resistance and safely end a set if you stop, exceed your set range of motion, become imbalanced, or stall—ensuring every lift can finish smoothly or shut down safely when needed.

4. Compact, foldable design

Unlike investing in a collection of dumbbells, cable machines, or multiple bulky pieces of equipment that take up an entire room, LYQUID is designed with real homes in mind. 

At only 34”x34”, its compact, foldable, and mobile design lets it fit effortlessly into tight spaces and even slide under a bed when not in use—no drilling into walls or mounting required. 

Integrated wheels make moving and storing the system simple, so you get a full, professional-grade strength training experience without sacrificing your living space.

5. Premium hardware built for longevity

LYQUID is built to last. Crafted from high-grade materials with precision engineering, it’s a premium strength platform designed to perform beautifully for years, so you can train with confidence and consistency. 

Every session is enhanced by its 16” immersive touchscreen that delivers crisp visuals and powerful sound to guide, coach, and fully immerse you in your workout. 

From the quality of the machine itself to the engaging, expert-led experience on the screen, LYQUID combines durability and innovation to make every moment of training feel effortless and rewarding.

6. Performance-grade accessories

LYQUID takes versatility to the next level with accessories that expand the range of exercises you can do at home. Optional attachments like the bench, barbell, rope, and ankle straps are crafted for durability, comfort, and adaptability, unlocking hundreds of foundational and advanced strength movements. 

Whether you want to focus on upper-body power, lower-body strength, or full-body functional training, these accessories let you customize every workout to your goals.

Plus, switching between exercises is seamless thanks to the Instant Accessory Swap System. With a streamlined connection, you can quickly and securely swap attachments mid-workout without breaking your flow. This means you spend less time fiddling with equipment and more time challenging your muscles safely and effectively, keeping every session efficient, engaging, and uninterrupted.

7. Robust and diverse exercise library

LYQUID currently supports over 300 varied exercises that let you train your entire body in one system—from targeted strength work to dynamic, full-body movement. 

For example, upper-body options include presses, rows, curls, flys, and triceps work. Lower-body training spans squats, lunges, deadlifts, hip drives, and calf raises. Core work ranges from planks and side bends to rotational lifts, and full-body movements like thrusters, low-to-high lifts, bear crawls, and plank variations tie everything together for efficient, well-rounded workouts.

LYQUID membership and cost

LYQUID costs $2,950, with a required monthly membership for $50 per month. Membership provides access to the full strength library, including standard and React Mode training, programs, collections, and expert-led guided workouts. The system includes real-time performance tracking and adaptive technology. 

LYQUID comes with free shipping, a 30-day at-home trial ,and a one-year home limited warranty, is HSA/FSA eligible through Truemed, and can be financed through Klarna.

Unlock the power of LYQUID today

Ready to take your strength training to the next level? Discover LYQUID by Hydrow, the smarter, safer, and more effective way to build muscle at home. 

With adaptive isokinetic resistance, real-time coaching, guided programs, and a compact, foldable design, LYQUID delivers a premium, full-body strength experience without taking over your living space. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned lifter, every rep meets your effort, keeps your joints safe, and maximizes your results. 

Explore the system, unlock hundreds of exercises, and see how LYQUID transforms the way you train—right from your home. 

Learn more about the smarter way to strength train today.