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Posted on 4/14/14 at 8:50 pm to dreaux
I use bawflex
Posted on 4/14/14 at 8:57 pm to Spankum
quote:it's not. It's a progressive load, similar to a rubberband. The question of "does it work" is simple. It's works as hard as you do. Just like 99% of fitness equipment (sans the shake weight)
I haven't personally used one, but I can't see how the resistance can possibly be constant across the entire range of motion of the machine.... and, I hear they are expensive as hell...
Posted on 4/14/14 at 8:59 pm to dreaux
quote:You're welcome
Changing cables can't be near as bad as changing weights on a dumbbell. That shite is frustrating as hell...especially with super sets.
Posted on 4/14/14 at 9:32 pm to dreaux
Power rack. Barbell. Bumper plates.
I haven't seen many serious lifters stretching rubber bands to get stronger.
I haven't seen many serious lifters stretching rubber bands to get stronger.
Posted on 4/14/14 at 9:38 pm to pooponsaban
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Is a bowflex any good? Power rack. Barbell. Bumper plates. I haven't seen many serious lifters stretching rubber bands to get stronger.
Posted on 4/14/14 at 9:46 pm to Schmelly
I'd expect that from a girl that bases her strength training on fixed point cables.
Posted on 4/14/14 at 9:49 pm to pooponsaban
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I'd expect that from a girl that bases her strength training on fixed point cables.
and how'd you deduce that, genius?Posted on 4/14/14 at 10:12 pm to Schmelly
quote:
it's not. It's a progressive load, similar to a rubberband
well...ummmm...the force needed to stretch a rubber band does in fact get higher as it is stretched farther...
Posted on 4/14/14 at 10:20 pm to Spankum
quote:same as a bowflex. What do you mean?
well...ummmm...the force needed to stretch a rubber band does in fact get higher as it is stretched farther...
This post was edited on 4/14/14 at 10:25 pm
Posted on 4/14/14 at 10:25 pm to dreaux
it will cut you up. It really isolates the muscle in a different way than free weights do. always felt stupid doing it though
Posted on 4/14/14 at 10:32 pm to dreaux
Posted on 4/14/14 at 10:53 pm to dreaux
If you can get a used one cheap, go for it. I wouldn't pay retail. The best piece of exercise equipment is one that you'll actually use. You sound more advanced than would be satisfied using a bowflex longterm, but maybe I'm wrong.
Also, there are tons of resources on the web for bodyweight training, old school exercises, and how to make your own equipment for free or nearly free. Check that out if you're looking for something different.
Also, there are tons of resources on the web for bodyweight training, old school exercises, and how to make your own equipment for free or nearly free. Check that out if you're looking for something different.
Posted on 4/14/14 at 10:57 pm to Jim Rockford
quote:LINKgood point. Reminded me of this
make your own equipment
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