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Who has a BowFlex?
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I've heard that they're pretty well-made and good for exercise; picture what it feels like pulling on a recurve- you have that pull all the way through the motion...that's what a friend said, i don't know, cause I've never used one.
Don't get the Soloflex (if they still make them)- the Bowflex is better- I had a soloflex for a couple of years; while it lasted, it took too long to switch between exercises. Currently I have a 'tough as nails' Parabody- they're warranteed for life, built up to industrial standards, but they aren't cheap. Along with the weights/bars and my Concept II Rowing machine I'm in good shape (this is all to supplement with a regular gym workout and two lap swims a week).
I would think the only drawback is that you can't be sure of how it compares to real weights, but who cares if it's working for you. Also, you need room as far as the width, putting it with its back to a large wall would be perfect.
Don't get the Soloflex (if they still make them)- the Bowflex is better- I had a soloflex for a couple of years; while it lasted, it took too long to switch between exercises. Currently I have a 'tough as nails' Parabody- they're warranteed for life, built up to industrial standards, but they aren't cheap. Along with the weights/bars and my Concept II Rowing machine I'm in good shape (this is all to supplement with a regular gym workout and two lap swims a week).
I would think the only drawback is that you can't be sure of how it compares to real weights, but who cares if it's working for you. Also, you need room as far as the width, putting it with its back to a large wall would be perfect.
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I do. An XLTU with 310 lbs of resistance.
The Good Things:
-Don't need a spotter, much harder to injure yourself
-Fuller range of motion than free weights
-Very quick change over to other exercises
-You cannot use momentum/inertia to cheat and you do reap the
benefits of a 'negative' rep.
-Lat Tower is cool
The Bad Things
-The 50 lb power rod doesn't feel like 50 lbs, more like 25lbs.
-Squat attachment plate does not allow for wider stance
The Good Things:
-Don't need a spotter, much harder to injure yourself
-Fuller range of motion than free weights
-Very quick change over to other exercises
-You cannot use momentum/inertia to cheat and you do reap the
benefits of a 'negative' rep.
-Lat Tower is cool
The Bad Things
-The 50 lb power rod doesn't feel like 50 lbs, more like 25lbs.
-Squat attachment plate does not allow for wider stance
Thanks for the info, guys.
I never even heard of the concept2 before. I checked out the website. Sounds like cool stuff. Kinda like a rowing machine for weight lifters.
I used to go to the gym all the time. Haven't been there in about 13 months. I was doing all free-weight for my weight lifting needs. I was preacher curling about 122 lbs when I quit. Now I want to get back into it without starting from the bottom. I guess that isn't going to happen.
The problem with me is that I get stronger, but I do not get "bigger." I was wondering if something out there could "cut" me more, and define/tone me better than free weights. Probably not.
I never even heard of the concept2 before. I checked out the website. Sounds like cool stuff. Kinda like a rowing machine for weight lifters.
I used to go to the gym all the time. Haven't been there in about 13 months. I was doing all free-weight for my weight lifting needs. I was preacher curling about 122 lbs when I quit. Now I want to get back into it without starting from the bottom. I guess that isn't going to happen.
The problem with me is that I get stronger, but I do not get "bigger." I was wondering if something out there could "cut" me more, and define/tone me better than free weights. Probably not.
You'll be surprised at how quick it comes back. I've worked out with the same group of people for just over 10 years. During that time we've had injuries, marriages, divorces, motivational problems, etc. among some of the guys. When they've returned to the fold, they had to start at the bottom but they weren't there for very long. Hang in there.
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That's what steroids are for! Then again, there are some parts that just don't get bigger no matter how much you exercise them
Steroids even make them smaller!
Komondor, you might consider supplementing your diet with some kind of protein product. I've used Methoxy Pro from cytodyne.com which is a protein synthesizer, to acheive muscle increase from a regularly built 6' 175 lb. frame to about 190lb. now in just the past few months. And that's not bad, it takes much longer to put on muscle than it does to diet and lose weight...the next time I hear someone complain about how hard it is to lose weight...lol.
More on your question though I have a friend with the bowflex and have tried it out a couple of times. If you are strict in your routine and really know what you are doing, the machine isn't much safer than free weights, but for most people it is. They are however, as you must know, expensive. So if you have the money and don't strangly enjoy flipping plates around and hearing weights resounding when they are brought to the floor, yes I believe you can achieve the exact same result from the bowflex as with free weights.
More on your question though I have a friend with the bowflex and have tried it out a couple of times. If you are strict in your routine and really know what you are doing, the machine isn't much safer than free weights, but for most people it is. They are however, as you must know, expensive. So if you have the money and don't strangly enjoy flipping plates around and hearing weights resounding when they are brought to the floor, yes I believe you can achieve the exact same result from the bowflex as with free weights.
How do you get a fuller range of motion with a BowFlex as opposed to good ol iron dumbbells?
Freeweights are still the best (not safest) way to gain mass. there are so much in body mechanics.
Most machines are very forgiving on proper form and that can lead to injury sooner or later.
Stompy: I find just good ol cheap protein powder works just as well (2 gm/lb). Any thoughts?
Freeweights are still the best (not safest) way to gain mass. there are so much in body mechanics.
Most machines are very forgiving on proper form and that can lead to injury sooner or later.
Stompy: I find just good ol cheap protein powder works just as well (2 gm/lb). Any thoughts?
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Komondor - if you are getting stronger, then you are adding muscle and, it would seem, getting bigger. However, if your goal is to achieve better definition, you must remember that, for the most part, muscles are surrounded by fat. That is why, for example, you can have the world's strongest abs but not have the six-pack look.
Of course, the only way to lose the fat is to eat right and do aerobic exercise (as opposed to lifting, which is anaerobic).
Just my 2 cents, hope it helps!
Matthew