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$100T2 03-24-2006, 05:59 PM Yeah, I'll move this to the sports forum later.
Anyways, I'm debating buying these:
http://www.bowflexselecttech.com/catalog/productdetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441760 415&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302031171&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302031171&bmUID=1143244629491
Yeah, they are fucking expensive... But, part of the reason why I'm so goddamn lazy and barely work out is because spin lock weights are a pain in the fucking ass.
Anybody have these or have tried them?
SpartanTS 03-24-2006, 06:23 PM c'mon kevin, this is a pathetic, get your ass into a gym and do a real work out with real weights
Do you just start shit for no apparent reason?
Manntis 03-24-2006, 06:32 PM They're 'space saving' yuppie gimmicks. For that price you could buy a complete set of cast metal dumbells and not have to piss around with settings, or moving parts that break, etc.
Animal 03-24-2006, 06:44 PM Try rodeo. That's good exercise.
wonner 03-24-2006, 06:44 PM Do you just start shit for no apparent reason?
I think we all know the answer to that.:D
Do you just start shit for no apparent reason?
He has to be better at everything than anyone else... remember when we gave you shit for that, but then you quit. :)
Say No To Pistons 03-24-2006, 08:43 PM FTC has a bootleg bowflex...lol.. its called powerflex or mega flex or something...
RX7_2ner 03-24-2006, 09:12 PM those only go up to 52.5 lbs, which is worthless for working out your biceps and maybe triceps. if you can't already curl 52.5, you will soon.
$100T2 03-24-2006, 10:19 PM those only go up to 52.5 lbs, which is worthless for working out your biceps and maybe triceps. if you can't already curl 52.5, you will soon.
52.5 per dumb bell? That's curling 105. I'm only at about 35 per arm now.
$100T2 03-24-2006, 10:20 PM They're 'space saving' yuppie gimmicks. For that price you could buy a complete set of cast metal dumbells and not have to piss around with settings, or moving parts that break, etc.
Which I don't have the space for.
$100T2 03-24-2006, 10:21 PM c'mon kevin, this is a pathetic, get your ass into a gym and do a real work out with real weights
Which requires time, effort, and a babysitter. Oh yeah, and a real gym nearby. Everything here is a fucking rip-off. I'm not paying $90 a month for a gym, that's goddamn robbery, and that's what the local places charge.
SpartanTS 03-24-2006, 10:29 PM He has to be better at everything than anyone else... remember when we gave you shit for that, but then you quit. :)
Well like I told DAK, I can't be an ass all the time. I'm sure you all can see that I'm actually pretty easy to get along with ;)
MiniMikeFoRealRealz 03-24-2006, 11:56 PM yeah, i've been wanting to get a set of those, saw 'em on tv and thought they looked pretty bitchin'.
but that would require money.
aznpoopy 03-25-2006, 12:15 AM just get a set of regular weights? it's not like you're going to be switching the amount of weight five times a day.
RX7_2ner 03-25-2006, 04:35 AM 52.5 per dumb bell? That's curling 105. I'm only at about 35 per arm now.
if you worked out before, you should be able to gain your muscle back quick. i don't think 52lbs will take you too long to achieve.
$100T2 03-25-2006, 11:00 AM just get a set of regular weights? it's not like you're going to be switching the amount of weight five times a day.
The workouts I do use progressing weights, so you're changing weights every set. That's why it's a pain in the ass.
$100T2 03-25-2006, 11:02 AM I agree that is robbery
I only pay $20 a month (equivalent), but I paid up front
When I was back in California, I joined a Gold's Gym for $200 for the entire year. They fuck you in the ass here in RI/CT. And, if your spouse/significant other joins too, the "deal" they give you is 10% off their membership. So, if my GF wanted to go with me, we'd have to pay $171 a month. Ridiculous.
Manntis 03-25-2006, 03:18 PM Which I don't have the space for.
I too have an infant to look after and limited space, but I've free weights - I just use the range I need. As a set gets far too light, I put them in storage. I keep a 'normal' set for curls, one of higher weight for days I'm feeling more energetic, and a lower set for weak days. As the 'normal' set gets too light, I bump them up a notch - the 'normal' set becomes the light set, the high set the norm, and a new set of heavier weights for the high set. They're only about $10 each for metal weights.
As your kid gets older, look into gyms that offer daycare services as part of the package. Free weights are fine for maintainance but without the proper benches, etc. you don't get the same concentration as you would at a gym.
TIP: have you ever tried 'sevens' for curls? Not recommended as the regular curl workout, but nice to use for variety: standing, curl the weights seven times with full range of motion. Then, without stoppong, curl them another seven times half way, going from arms almost straight to arms at 90 degrees. Then, again without stopping, curl them another 7 times from 90 degree bend to the top of your range of motion.
FSURedFD 03-25-2006, 04:08 PM if you worked out before, you should be able to gain your muscle back quick. i don't think 52lbs will take you too long to achieve.
Does anyone here actually curl 52 pounds with 1 arm?
If so pics are required for proof. That's alot.
Outside of the gym though, I think I'll just stick to my knuckle dragging spin-lock weights.
Manntis 03-25-2006, 04:58 PM not that much - I only curl 45 lbs daily, but 55 lbs on days I'm feeling energetic. Compared to my army days, that's a few steps down.
RX7_2ner 03-25-2006, 05:03 PM my max is probably around 40 right now, but i haven't worked out for almost a year. when i start again, it shouldn't take too long to reach 52lbs.
52lbs isn't alot when 2 of your friends are pro wrestlers and you work out with them. When i say pro wrestling, i don't mean wwe n shit, but iwa and nwa among others.
$100T2 03-25-2006, 07:52 PM I too have an infant to look after and limited space, but I've free weights - I just use the range I need. As a set gets far too light, I put them in storage. I keep a 'normal' set for curls, one of higher weight for days I'm feeling more energetic, and a lower set for weak days. As the 'normal' set gets too light, I bump them up a notch - the 'normal' set becomes the light set, the high set the norm, and a new set of heavier weights for the high set. They're only about $10 each for metal weights.
As your kid gets older, look into gyms that offer daycare services as part of the package. Free weights are fine for maintainance but without the proper benches, etc. you don't get the same concentration as you would at a gym.
TIP: have you ever tried 'sevens' for curls? Not recommended as the regular curl workout, but nice to use for variety: standing, curl the weights seven times with full range of motion. Then, without stoppong, curl them another seven times half way, going from arms almost straight to arms at 90 degrees. Then, again without stopping, curl them another 7 times from 90 degree bend to the top of your range of motion.
Yep, I've done sevens, and I've also done pyramids, which is even harder.
Supper 03-25-2006, 07:56 PM who needs weights?
Just come work in the oilfield.
Curling 10' joints of 2" sch.120 pipe will get you in shape in no time. Not to mention hucking 90 degree elbows, on in each hand, at about 1" thick nom.
or you could be a "real man" and work on a rig running the tongs. Rest assured that if you did that a single trip out, you wouldn't even be able to use your arms for the week after.
$100T2 03-25-2006, 07:58 PM who needs weights?
Just come work in the oilfield.
Curling 10' joints of 2" sch.120 pipe will get you in shape in no time. Not to mention hucking 90 degree elbows, on in each hand, at about 1" thick nom.
or you could be a "real man" and work on a rig running the tongs. Rest assured that if you did that a single trip out, you wouldn't even be able to use your arms for the week after.
Actually, slinging around my chainsaw and cutting down those trees and cleaning all that up for 5 or 6 hours a day has been an asskicking workout.
fcdrifter13 03-25-2006, 07:59 PM who needs weights?
Just come work in the oilfield.
Curling 10' joints of 2" sch.120 pipe will get you in shape in no time. Not to mention hucking 90 degree elbows, on in each hand, at about 1" thick nom.
or you could be a "real man" and work on a rig running the tongs. Rest assured that if you did that a single trip out, you wouldn't even be able to use your arms for the week after.
:werd:
2ndGen.Rocket 03-25-2006, 09:34 PM I haven't gone to the gym in about a month after getting a drumset. A hard hour or two on that thing each night is a brutal ass kicking.
Animal 03-25-2006, 11:31 PM who needs weights?
Just come work in the oilfield.
Curling 10' joints of 2" sch.120 pipe will get you in shape in no time. Not to mention hucking 90 degree elbows, on in each hand, at about 1" thick nom.
or you could be a "real man" and work on a rig running the tongs. Rest assured that if you did that a single trip out, you wouldn't even be able to use your arms for the week after.
What's scary is when I clicked this thread I was wondering exactly that.
Picking up 50lb bags of horse food or 80lb hay bales is good exercise too.
fcdrifter13 03-26-2006, 01:42 AM I guess then transmissions, small blocks, 6-71 head(v series), and other large object will do it for you. Its all about repition. Although I am still a fat ass for some reason.
RX7_2ner 03-26-2006, 01:50 AM I've worked on rigs before, it's hard work, but it does not target individual muscle groups necessary to build mass, unless you are already big
i agree, somewhat.
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