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Today's workout
- Thread starter mistaforty
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Got ya. In that position it is a "lat pulldown."
I could see some shoulder issues if you start the crunch before getting the bar in place. You would be moving your desired resting point further from the bar as you bend forward. It could end up with your shoulders in a compromised position unless you have really good shoulder mobility. Even then, there probably wouldn't be any benefit to outweigh the added risk.
I would actually recommend getting a rope extension (aka tricep rope) for doing the crunches. If what you do is working and doesn't hurt, no need to change though.
icehog3
Outlaw Hockey Biker
Flyes generally refers to chest or rear deltoid exercises that flex the targeted body part.
I would say it's one exercise if done simultaneously, but more of a compound (or 2 part) movement if you do one and follow with the other.
I would say it's one exercise if done simultaneously, but more of a compound (or 2 part) movement if you do one and follow with the other.
@MikeNice
the strain on my shoulders is a point well taken. Years of motorcyle accidents and working in ceilings has left some kink points as I pull down closer to the center of my back. A tricep rope will be an easy fix.
@icehog3 yea I really do not see any difference between the two ways so the increased number of total reps is probably important
I'm using light weights and lots of reps working till " I can't do anymore of that". As mentioned, a history of back problems and advanced age make me leary of heavier weights. My goal is increasing flexibility and improving my energy level.
Thanks for the help
the strain on my shoulders is a point well taken. Years of motorcyle accidents and working in ceilings has left some kink points as I pull down closer to the center of my back. A tricep rope will be an easy fix.
@icehog3 yea I really do not see any difference between the two ways so the increased number of total reps is probably important
I'm using light weights and lots of reps working till " I can't do anymore of that". As mentioned, a history of back problems and advanced age make me leary of heavier weights. My goal is increasing flexibility and improving my energy level.
Thanks for the help
highsierrasmokin'
The battle's fought, the deed is done
My experience with them has been that the angles can leave a lot to be desired on some moves. You also have to try them to make sure that they aren't using the pulley and cambers to over assist.
It is one of those things where you have to find a place that actually sells them and go try it out. It can work though. Resistance is resistance.
you also have to make sure it fits, so you can make full use of the equipment, I removed the backsupport pad because I couldn't getcomfortable behind the chest workout thingies. Other than that and a few MacGyver adjustments I'm happy with the purchase
I'm torn between needing to go heavy on certain exercises and desperately needing to be able to perform pull exercises. That said, my setup is currently:
Adjustable dumbbells (up to 90lbs/each)
35lb dumbbells
Sand kettlebells 45lbs each
An adjustable bench
A pullup/dip station
All that to say....I have almost zero ability to do pull exercises still.
Adjustable dumbbells (up to 90lbs/each)
35lb dumbbells
Sand kettlebells 45lbs each
An adjustable bench
A pullup/dip station
All that to say....I have almost zero ability to do pull exercises still.
All that to say....I have almost zero ability to do pull exercises still.
Catholic High School made us get on the bar so they could count the number of pull ups we did. I was among a group that they used a stop watch. To time how long we could hang onto the bar, not the number of pullups we could do. Only thing funnier was making me run hurdles.
Today kettlebell walk came with with extra long "waiter's carries."
I did 10 minutes of 5 position carries changing every minute on the minute. Then waiter carries and Frankenstein carries holding the sides of the kettlebell horn out at sternum height. Those were rotated every 45 seconds.
I wasn't paying attention to the number of rounds and had to walk back to the starting point after I was supposed to be finished.
I did not want to do it this morning. I had to trick myself. It started with, I'll just walk however long the first song on my playlist lasts. It was slow going until about halfway through the second song and then I picked up the pace.
Started the morning doing different exercises/movements with one set to failure. No real plan just jumping from part to part and using light weight for 15 - 25 reps.