I seem to "max out" my triceps each time I use this unit. Is it redundant to use a "Tri/Traps Bar" to further work those triceps in the same workout?
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I would assume you need to challenge your muscles in different ways if your maxing out.
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Do you mean your triceps fail first or that you can do the max reps on the triceps routine and not get tired?If your triceps are failing first I would not add more exercise to them. Do the routine as best you can- normal push-ups or knee pushups. Take rest days (muscles grow during post-workout rest not during workouts). Consistency will lead to stronger triceps. If it is too easy for your triceps, try doing the routine with your feet on a bench or exercise ball to add challenge. Isolating one muscle can make it grow but it could also lead to imbalances that can cause other problems. Do you mean your triceps fail first or that you can do the max reps on the triceps routine and not get tired?If your triceps are failing first I would not add more exercise to them. Do the routine as best you can- normal push-ups or knee pushups. Take rest days (muscles grow during post-workout rest not during workouts). Consistency will lead to stronger triceps. If it is too easy for your triceps, try doing the routine with your feet on a bench or exercise ball to add challenge. Isolating one muscle can make it grow but it could also lead to imbalances that can cause... » Read More Do you mean your triceps fail first or that you can do the max reps on the triceps routine and not get tired?If your triceps are failing first I would not add more exercise to them. Do the routine as best you can- normal push-ups or knee pushups. Take rest days (muscles grow during post-workout rest not during workouts). Consistency will lead to stronger triceps. If it is too easy for your triceps, try doing the routine with your feet on a bench or exercise ball to add challenge. Isolating one muscle can make it grow but it could also lead to imbalances that can cause other problems. « Show Less
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Yes. This system is only good for minor workout. If you want to "increase" your triceps, the tri bar will be better. Nonetheless with this push-up press i change my routines, shuffle them around and increase reps and sets. But that's just me. Hopefully I help answered your question.
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No, it is not meant for pull-ups or chin-ups. This bar is meant to be connected to a cable machine and used for bicep curls, tricep curls, rows, etc.
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I'm not sure what the small vertical bars are for; possibly for counter weight when doing pullups, but I haven't needed any. The rack does not assist with deadlifts. Since deadlifts are done from the floor, they can be done in the rack or outside of it, but deadlifts only require the weights themselves. I suppose you could load the plates onto the bar using the catches at a low setting on the rack, but it is unneccesary. I routinely do 350+ lb deadlift sets but do not use the rack. The rack can be used for bench press as long as you have a bench. The catches and the safety bars are adjustable to settings essentially from the floor all the way to the very top, so it can be used by pretty much anyone for any exercise that isn't done from the floor.
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I do not use the brackets, I just twisted it into place. I've been using it daily for months. When you pull up or hang on the bar from one side, it will slightly tighten the bar each time you use it. When you hang on the bar from the other side, it will slightly loosen each time you use it. So always use the side that will tighten it slightly. Otherwise, it could loosen over time with or without the brackets.
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One could do them simultaneously if you like. Simply do different upper body exercises with weights while walking/climbing on these. One could do bicep curls, shoulder press, tricep pushes, and other things. However, I recommend not doing anything with your chest or back. Balance is a small issue on this walking machine. I suggest not toying with that balance much. It would be easy to cause injuries without going as far as falling off. So when not on the machine do push ups and tricep dips and other more horizontal exercises.
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WARYNJ, you have hit upon the Achilles Heel of pushups (and the bench press, for that matter). Try this: a REVERSE PRE-EXHAUST SUPERSET: do the FRENCH PRESS 1st (using an E-Z bar); with the tris blitzed, now go to the Power Press Board. Most physique artists do the exact opposite b/c they want outsized pecs. And remember (as any swimmer can tell you), per unit of cross-section, the tris are the most powerful muscles in the body. Regards! Ed WARYNJ, you have hit upon the Achilles Heel of pushups (and the bench press, for that matter). Try this: a REVERSE PRE-EXHAUST SUPERSET: do the FRENCH PRESS 1st (using an E-Z bar); with the tris blitzed, now go to the Power Press Board. Most physique artists do the exact opposite b/c they want outsized pecs. And remember (as any swimmer can tell you), per unit of cross-section, the tris are the most powerful muscles in the body. Regards! Ed
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No it does not. It allows you to slip in a bar that you have already. You also need to get some sort of cross-bar that allows you to pull up the barbell (plus weights) with. The device is just the pivot mechanism. n.b. The bore sizes were too small for the regular bars that I have so I had to use the Olympic bar hole for the regular barbell to fit. In the end I am able to do T-bar rows.
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Grip 4orce can definitely be used because that's just a matter of you squeezing down on them. As for Fat Gripz or Iron Bull goes the bar is thin and you'll get that annoying spin. A simple remedy is get some thin flexible rubber padding to place over the bar before applying the thick bar adapter of your choice. Yeah it's a bummer you just cant get a true 1" barbell bar. It's actually 7/8". 14" long dumbbell handles are the same thickness as this 5' bar, but 17" dumbbell handles allow adapter grips to fit snuggly. Go figure.
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Hi Ryan ....I personally prefer the bowflex...ten years we stored one of our kids bowflex so I started using it.....three years later he took it...I really missed it as it toned muscles and strengthened them....since then we've had the total gym and have done crossfit.....went back to the bowflex and am very happy we did.....the combination of the power rods (210lbs) gives me all the resistance I need for muscle strength and toning .....I also like the idea that I can exercise on my time....I would recommend this for building muscles and toning...HAPPY EXERCISING!
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Luis, I understand your rationalization. I too was thinking the same thing before I made my purchase. My research showed that though possible to build up the strength to close any given level of the CoC's, it is not practical to jump too far ahead. Doing that would subject those tiny little supporting tendons in your hands and wrists to great (and unnecessary payloads), upping your chances for injury. Sure you will get stronger and eventually close the grippers but at what cost. I'm sure you want your hands to work well into your golden years. Grip strength is a marathon not a sprint. As a Crossfitter I'm sure you're familiar with the concept of necessary strength and necessary muscle. Grip strength is NOT body building, its functionality. Remember your not going to be doing 100 reps a session either. The 120's I can completely close (straight forward) about 3 times and I'm done. After that I get pretty close but can't completely close them. I can "completely" close and hold the same for about 40 seconds. I do so in different angles too, i.e. wrist straight forward, up and curled in towards my elbow. My advice is if you're already packing a good grip get yourself the 120's. This will surely build up the supporting tendons at a safer pace and then graduate up from there. Just like anything else remember to give yourself plenty of time to recover. Hope this helps, happy gripping.
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You have to use olympic bars i myself have not moved the catches that you could use for shrugs .olympic bars fit with not much play on the fixed collars
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Yes. This works. It works better than the perfect because of the specified muscle group grips. It comes with workouts and dvd. I implement fuul upper body workouts with this one piece of equipment. Best thing about it is that its fun use! Buy it!
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Nah, this bar is too short for back (lats) workouts. I had got it for arm curls. What you're looking for is a "lat bar". It's twice the length - and curves slightly downwards at the end of the bars.
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high ron, great question, me, a strong bodybuilder and i have to work at 90% of strength for my 20 reps, in overhand outstreched grip, underhand close to the chest grip dictates a more easy resistance, i have shared my dynabender with students and friends and it is my observation that if you are not in a progressive state of seeking more muscle, and or not already strong in the chest and shoulders that it would serve you better to purchase a dynabender of less resistance and perform the reps' with great posture and make the number of reps to failure times three sets with very little rest, and i suggest if you can perform one perfect set of pushups either elevated or regular style with perfect form to failure, and then move right into the dynabender, assume a position of knees on the ground, back straight, face with smile six feet in front of a mirror that makes you look great, and do the three sets as if you were in a competition, in summary if you purchase the dynabender with a little less Resistance a train properly with intensity you will enjoy great utility, also purchase a female version for your special lady so you can train together, thank you for the privledge of sharing, good luck with your training, larry king the holistic rn. bodybuilder and competitor, nmb. fl.
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Try this: Go to a pull up bar and try to hang from one hand (DON'T just let your weight drop on your hand entirely, place the weight of your body on just one arm but keep your feet on the floor, then slowly remove your feet if you feel you can) are you able to hang on for a few seconds with ONE hand? then yes you can start with the trainer. If you cannot, go lighter. See how long you can hang with both arms, it should be at least 25-30 seconds before messing with the trainer. I went for the trainer even though I have been doing pull ups/chin ups and such for a few years, and I wasn't able to close it at first. I used a cheaper grip instrument as a warm up then would try to close the trainer in sets of 1 to 5 reps. I also did some static holds. Now I can close it 5 times with my right hand (dominant) and 3 times with my left hand. This is after about a month of training. I don't think I'd suggest getting the guide, get the trainer and also a cheaper gripper, the guide is too expensive and you'll outgrow it really fast. I mean, you can use it for a warm up for a while, and then you can gift it or sell it to a novice trainee - I'm just saying I wouldn't. I plan to give my trainer to my son someday! I'm sure it'll last that long (don't have a kid yet) Good luck!
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wont go around my bicep (mine's like 15 to 17 inches) or more to the point wont get around my TRICEP (with my arm out straight) but wont go around bicep with arm bent and bicep flexed. pretty much useless when lifting
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Yes, absolutely. I think it's an asset to improving the work-out. Even though they both movre in tandem, it's easy to alternate force to upper pedals and lower pedals making it possible to select which muscle group that you would like to give more emphasis to. And it is a good workout and enjoyable. Thanks, Steve G.