Has anyone used this for hip thrusts? Is it effective?
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YES, is excellent for hip thrusts, not too big, not too small and will not slice across the bar. Comfortable enough to not feel the bar on hips or legs, obviously you NEED to HOLD the bar and place all perfectly in the middle(pad on bar and you under the pad)
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It helps my wife. She was having trouble with her hips and shoulders. Since she started on this the trouble has left.
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I have only used the device in the car where the seat is firm. It works quite well for pivoting my father's position to forward facing after I place him on the seat with a portable lift. He is completely incapacitated and cannot help me since suffering a serious stroke. Before using this simple device it was a struggle to reposition him since he outweighs me by 100lbs. I have not used this device in the bed and I'm not sure how it would work on a softer surface.
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Sarah, It depends on your leg strength. Seems to me there is not enough movement going on when I use mine. I slip the device little higher on my thighs so I could feel muscles working. Hope this helps. Best of luck.
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It's OK for front squats, but in my mind it's still too short. If it was a couple inches longer it would be much better. But your concern is well founded. It does touch the neck but not in a chocking manner. Does that help? Ken O
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Yes, totally worth it if use in a controlled manner. Have a home pt studio and it's been through hundreds of workouts with no malfunction. I would reccomened purchasing the olympic plate bar converters though.
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I use it mostly for my hamstrings. I find that if my hamstrings are loose than my back isnt so bad (I have a herniated L5) .. I do some stretches for my lower back with it but primarily use it for my legs
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Not at all. This is only a support for the groin area and actually puts some strain on the hip when in use.
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Hello, this belt was recommended to me by my physical therapist. I had hip pain resulting from knee injury. Anyway, he said to wrap it around the hip bones. It did help but because the band was not wide (top to bottom) enough, it did not stay in place and would slip out after a short while. It would have stayed on better if it's a couple of inches longer in height. I ended up not using it at all. If you decide to wear it anyway, it would work for walking, but keep in mind that if you sit down, it will slip out.I hope my feedback helps. My apologies for the delay in responding. I was out of town. Hello, this belt was recommended to me by my physical therapist. I had hip pain resulting from knee injury. Anyway, he said to wrap it around the hip bones. It did help but because the band was not wide (top to bottom) enough, it did not stay in place and would slip out after a short while. It would have stayed on better if it's a couple of inches longer in height. I ended up not using it at all. If you decide to wear it anyway, it would work for walking, but keep in mind that if you sit down, it will slip out.I hope my feedback helps. My apologies for the delay in responding. I was... » Read More Hello, this belt was recommended to me by my physical therapist. I had hip pain resulting from knee injury. Anyway, he said to wrap it around the hip bones. It did help but because the band was not wide (top to bottom) enough, it did not stay in place and would slip out after a short while. It would have stayed on better if it's a couple of inches longer in height. I ended up not using it at all. If you decide to wear it anyway, it would work for walking, but keep in mind that if you sit down, it will slip out.I hope my feedback helps. My apologies for the delay in responding. I was out of town. « Show Less
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I had a ruptured disc, L4-L5. Surgery removed about 75% of it, it was hyper-extended. Weight loss and exercise pretty well took care of the post surgery ache but every now and it does start again. I tried the IcyHot not really expecting it to work but have been surprised to find that it does. I probably only need it about twice a month but it does help when stretching doesn't.
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Yes, it worked for me and that's exactly why I used it. You need to add some good ol' fashioned elbow grease because it's quite a workout, but does the job!
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YES I do not recommend this product to anyone especially a elderly person. I think you would injure yourself .Don't waste your money on this I am 57 years old and I am fairly strong . the product is hard to use. Ask your doctor about the educator for pelvic floor therapy it does work for most people and you don't need a lot of strength to use it. My physical therapist recommended it. You can buy it online and it is real cheap I hope this helps you
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I don't think it's more effective at all. There are many techniques for helping to stretch hamstrings and if I knew then what I know now I would not have purchased this device. Muscles should never be forced to lengthen; they should be RELEASED to lengthen and this product wont do that. In fact you really don't need to buy anything to do the job safely.
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This model is a good choice for seniors, folks with joint problems, or those with a weak pelvic floor. The soft bounce you get with the elastic bands is user-friendly for all of these issues and can usually help improve them over time. The bounce on the cheaper models with springs can be very jarring and can escalate joint, pelvic, or other issues.
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Yes it does work but if somebody use it with trick & patience . After rubbing I use vibrating belt instead of some exercise .
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My hips are 46 and I use it on lower lumbar region. It tends to pop off so you have to sit still but if you turn it around it tightens lower abs also I noticed.
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I am not certified in fitness training, but I can say I've used a toner like this for years. I had my original device for 15 years before the tension mechanism snapped. It was a different brand and it was designed to be able to use the device for the legs as well. I couldn't find a replacement for the one I had, but this one definitely works for the upper body. My husband is not toned, he's 65 and has had surgery for spinal stenosis. The stenosis has caused irreversible nerve damage in his arms and legs. He has difficulty using the UB Toner because he no longer has the strength that the average man. If your husband is of average strength, this toner will definitely help him. If he's above average in strength and looking to bulk up, this device will help his upper body, but won't achieve the same results that a woman will get, mainly because your husband may need a heavier degree of tension. The tension on this type of device is not adjustable. Just as an example, if you were working your biceps or triceps, as a woman you might use 5-lb weights, whereas a man might use 10-15 lb weights. In summary, both my husband and I use this device. I am at a higher fitness level than he is and it challenges me and provides great results. My husband struggles with meeting the required amount of repetitions, but it is very beneficial to us both for a low impact toning device. I hope this helps!