LYQUID Buying Guide: FAQs, Features, and What to Expect
If you’re interested in buying LYQUID, Hydrow’s adaptive strength system, you likely have a ton of questions about whether this is the right piece of strength equipment for you, your home, and your fitness goals.
To help, we’ve compiled this guide, which will dig into frequently asked questions about buying LYQUID—from membership costs to size specs to warranties and everything in between.
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LYQUID FAQ directory:
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General LYQUID FAQs
What is LYQUID?
LYQUID is the first strength system of its kind: a compact, foldable, and beautifully engineered strength training 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.
How does LYQUID work?
LYQUID combines traditional resistance (Standard Mode) with advanced isokinetic-style resistance (React Mode). React Mode automatically adapts to your effort, matching your force in real time to increase time under tension and maximize results.
Did you know?
Just 5 reps with LYQUID’s React Mode generates the impact of ~38 traditional reps. Yes, you read that right.
How much does LYQUID cost?
LYQUID costs $2,950*. Do note that this cost is associated with your hardware only, with a required LYQUID membership costing $50 a month, plus applicable taxes (more on that below!).
*MSRP, may change with sales and promotions
What comes with LYQUID?
Every LYQUID includes:
A set of interchangeable handles (in box; not shipped separately)
Access to a growing library of strength programs and collections
Two training modes: Standard Mode and React Mode
Where can I buy LYQUID?
LYQUID is currently available for purchase online at https://www.hydrow.com.
What accessories are available on LYQUID?
LYQUID optional accessories expand the ways you can train, letting you target different muscle groups, vary intensity, and explore new types of workouts. They include:
Hydrow LYQUID Bench ($125): A sturdy, padded flat bench built to support your full training potential, with adjustable legs for secure integration.
Hydrow LYQUID Barbell ($100) : Unlocks classic strength moves like bench presses, front squats, and more.
Hydrow LYQUID Ankle Straps ($50): Targets your lower body with precision, this secure and comfortable helps you tone and power where it counts the most. Comes as a set of two.
Hydrow LYQUID Rope ($60): Crafted from heavy-duty nylon rope with rubberized grip ends and built-in plastic bushings for long-lasting durability, this rope will take your arm and upper body training further. Use it for curls, face pulls, rows, and other cable-based movements to add variety and strength to your workouts.
You can also take advantage of our accessory bundles for access to multiple accessories:
Enhanced Package ($200): Bench + Barbell
Complete Package ($300): Bench + Barbell + Ankle Strap + Rope
Note that accessories are shipped separately.
Does LYQUID require accessories?
Accessories are not required but are highly recommended to unlock more movement variety on LYQUID.
How easy is it to switch out LYQUID accessories between workouts?
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.
LYQUID size and storage FAQs
How big is LYQUID?
LYQUID is only 34” wide and 34” deep, with a 51” height when its arm is extended and a 7” height when the arm is folded.
How much does LYQUID weigh?
LYQUID weighs 99 pounds unpackaged and 128 pounds packaged.
Does LYQUID require installation?
No installation needed. LYQUID arrives mostly assembled—just unbox, attach the power cable, turn it on, and follow the guided calibration.
We recommend a second set of hands for safe unboxing.
How is LYQUID stored?
Designed with space in mind, LYQUID folds to a slim 6.5” high for easy under-bed or out-of-the-way storage. Integrated wheels make it simple to roll and store between workouts.
At home in your home
LYQUID folds flat and stores easily—no racks, plates, or no wall mounting needed.
LYQUID membership FAQs
How much does a LYQUID membership cost?
A LYQUID membership costs $50/month.
What does a LYQUID Membership include?
With the purchase of a LYQUID machine, your required monthly membership unlocks access to:
Enjoy access to a strength training technology previously accessible only to elite athletes
Challenging, on-demand workouts led by world-class Athletes
Isokinetic resistance mirrors your force in real-time for the right challenge throughout your range of motion
Up to 500 pounds of resistance
Form cues, movement cues, progressive load and other hallmarks of “personal training” are built in to LYQUID
Built-in safety features, like struggle detection
Custom workout programs based on your goals
Milestone markers, including badges
Membership is necessary to use LYQUID — and unlimited user profiles let everyone in your household build strength
Can LYQUID be used without a membership?
No. At this time, a LYQUID membership is required to use the machine.
How much does a LYQUID membership cost for current Hydrow Members?
Current Hydrow rower Members using both Hydrow and LYQUID will pay $60/month for both memberships.
LYQUID training modes and performance FAQs
What is React Mode?
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.
What is Standard Mode?
Standard Mode mimics traditional cable machines with up to 200 lbs of fixed resistance, and is ideal for progressive overload and strength building.
What is LYQUID’s maximum resistance?
LYQUID’s maximum resistance varies by mode: in Standard Mode, it provides up to 200 lbs, while in React Mode, it offers up to 500 lbs.
Will the cables coming out of the machine’s base limit the range of exercises I can do?
No. While the cables come out of the base of LYQUID, they do not limit the effectiveness or variety of exercises. Our Athletes have intentionally designed and modified movements that activate the same muscle groups as traditional free-weight and overhead cable exercises. Although certain classic overhead moves (like lat pulldowns) aren’t performed from a floor-based anchor point, the same muscles are worked through alternative bench- and ground-based movements, delivering a full-body, well-balanced, and highly effective workout.
Never wonder if you’re doing it right
LYQUID’s expert-led strength workouts walk you through every rep, tempo, and range of motion.
Can LYQUID cover a full strength routine?
Yes—LYQUID can cover a full strength workout through both structured programs and flexible single-select exercises across upper-body, lower-body, core, and full-body training. The LYQUID library includes progressive programs that run across multiple days per week, with workouts sequenced to balance muscle groups and build strength over time without requiring you to plan or choose weights. If you want more control, you can also single-select workouts or short sessions focused on a specific area, making it easy to target what you need or fit strength training into a short window.
Learn more: What Exercises Can You Do on LYQUID?
How is LYQUID different from Tonal, Amp, or cable machines?
LYQUID stands apart from Tonal, Amp, and traditional cable machines by offering a true isokinetic-style React Mode that dynamically responds to your effort, delivering a more adaptive, engaging experience than eccentric-only resistance.
With up to 500 lbs of resistance, it provides the highest capacity in its class while requiring no installation, drilling, or wall mounting. Its fold-away design makes it easy to store in compact spaces, and expert-led strength programming ensures every workout is guided, effective, and intelligently designed.
How is LYQUID different from free weights?
Free weights are a proven and effective way to build strength, but they come with limitations. In traditional gym settings, you’re often limited by the weakest point in your range of motion, which means you must choose a weight you can handle at that hardest angle—even if other parts of the movement could support more load. Movements naturally feel harder at certain angles and easier at others, and free weights lack built-in safety features or guided programming.
With React Mode, this limitation disappears. Resistance adapts to you continuously throughout your range of motion, giving you as much load as you can handle at every point and angle of the movement.
Built-in safety systems add confidence, while Athlete-led, expertly designed programs provide structure and coaching.
Combined with a space-efficient, fold-away design, LYQUID delivers a level of efficiency, adaptability, and convenience that free weights alone can’t match.
Will LYQUID actually make you stronger?
Yes—LYQUID can absolutely make you stronger. React Mode increases time under tension, driving more efficient muscle-building within each rep, while Standard Mode supports traditional progressive overload as you continue to advance. Combined with guided programs that help you train safely, consistently, and with purpose, LYQUID is designed to deliver real, measurable strength gains over time.
Can I outgrow LYQUID?
No. With up to 500 lbs of adaptive resistance, LYQUID supports progression for years.
LYQUID safety FAQs
Is LYQUID safe for beginners?
Yes—LYQUID is safe for beginners, with safety built into every workout. A Baseline Workout sets personalized resistance from the start, and the machine is built to release weight immediately if it detects an unsafe level of struggle.
Range-of-motion calibration helps ensure correct movement patterns, and automatic safeguards can end a set if movement becomes uneven or unsafe, giving new users confidence to train effectively and securely.
Are LYQUID workouts designed for all ages and fitness levels—even older adults?
Absolutely. LYQUID adapts to you through a benchmarking/calibration session session that personalizes resistance and workout recommendations based on your needs and current fitness level.
Train hard, stay safe
LYQUID’s built-in safeguards adjust your resistance and guide your form.
What kinds of safety features does LYQUID provide?
LYQUID tracks reps and overall performance, dynamically adjusts resistance in React Mode based on your effort, and can reduce resistance or end a set if movement becomes unsafe.
During each rep, LYQUID also guides your tempo and range of motion in React Mode, ensuring consistent, controlled, and purposeful movement.
Can kids use LYQUID?
Yes, LYQUID is safe for ages 13+. However, children under 18 should have adult supervision when using the machine.
LYQUID shipping FAQs
When will LYQUID ship?
LYQUID is expected to begin shipping April 2026.Orders placed during the Members-Only early-access period will be prioritized for fulfillment as soon as units are ready.
Customers will receive regular email updates as their ship date approaches, including tracking information once the order is on its way. As this is an early release, shipping timelines may vary slightly, but Hydrow will keep all members informed every step of the way.
Is LYQUID available internationally?
Currently LYQUID is only sold in the United States.
Will LYQUID accessories ship separately?
Standard handles ship in the box with LYQUID. Additional accessories may ship separately, but you’ll be ready to work out on day one.
Does LYQUID have a trial period?
Yes—LYQUID comes with a 30-day home trial. You can try it risk-free, and if it doesn’t meet your needs, simply return it for a full refund.
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.
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