The Health Lift and fitness moves that give the greatest ben

[ganesha]

www.fitbomb.com/2012/05/health-lift.html?m=1

In its day the health lift was promoted as a kind of standalone exercise to bring well-being.

If you were to think about the best bang for the buck fitness moves what would they be?

[stormshadow]

That is a great link

I think the most complete exercise is the Olympic Clean and Jerk. I also think the three powerlifts hit everything. I like the military press and the Concept 2 rower too. Walking is also excellent for mind and body



I also really enjoy a pull-up and squat to a bar or suspension trainer. I like to do at least 100 reps for the training effect


www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercises/10-best-exercises-everyday

More general health.
www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/5-of-the-best-exercises-you-can-ever-do

[mr potatohead]

But ..... The question I must ask myself; Do I really want another ben?

[mr potatohead]

Ganesha, check THIS out.

[Dave Reslo]

I thought this would be a crosspost from Ben's Power and Might Writings

[ganesha]

Dec 11, 2019 2:14:37 GMT Dave Reslo said:

I thought this would be a crosspost from Ben's Power and Might Writings

I have no idea what that means, but no.

[gruntbrain]

Approximate the Health Lift with heavy resistance bands . Also,perform an isometric version of it using multiple positions; a Sierra Strap can facilitate it .

[Deuce Gunner]

Dec 11, 2019 1:48:01 GMT mr potatohead said:

Ganesha, check THIS out.

I liked this idea then and even more now. It's also easily accomplished with a homemade T-Bar device and some miscellaneous weight plates like Tim Ferriss describes in The Four Hour Body.

[ganesha]

Dec 11, 2019 1:48:01 GMT mr potatohead said:

Ganesha, check THIS out.

Would be interesting to maybe set things up to do some high rep deadlifts and hack squats with bands.

[Magnus]

Dec 11, 2019 0:57:08 GMT ganesha said:

www.fitbomb.com/2012/05/health-lift.html?m=1

In its day the health lift was promoted as a kind of standalone exercise to bring well-being.

If you were to think about the best bang for the buck fitness moves what would they be?

Here are my top 3:

In my humble opinion, it's hard to beat kettlebell swings when it comes to overall "bang for the buck" in a single exercise. LOVE 'em

Another single exercise that gives a tremendous "bang for the buck" just happens to be very similar to the 'Health Lift', and that exercise is heavy 'Rack Pulls'. Do them hard and heavy every 7-10 days, switching between a 'regular' and a thick barbell for that 'worked to the bone' feeling; not to mention the testosterone boost that they provide which will positively enhance any other exercise protocol you happen to partake in. ***If you don't have a rack you can still do them, just get yourself a loading pin, plates, some chain, carabiners or 'S' hooks, and buy / make a few different handles. Lift yourself to the next level and beyond 

Lastly, another HUGE "bang for the buck" exercise that I need to start doing again is an exercise I used to call "Bearhug-Squats". I got it from Steve Justa's kooky but fantastic book "Rock Iron Steel". Get yourself an empty beer keg or similar sized barrel and start out by loading it up with sand and/or rocks to a fairly light and reasonable weight. Maybe something as light as 5-10 pounds of extra weight to start out with. Grab the keg /barrel in a bear-hug and squat up and down to your hearts desire. I used to vary the set / rep scheme, but mostly used a single set of 20-30 reps. Do them once a week, and each week after your workout add a cup of sand or a handful of rocks to your chosen vessel. You can also add cups of water to mix up your recipe .... Be consistent, and in a years time the weight of the vessel along with your STRENGTH will have increased substantially. ...In 2 years time of consistent progressive Bear-Hug squatting you'll be positively BEASTLY

[ganesha]

Those are great.

[ganesha]

Dec 11, 2019 15:27:55 GMT gruntbrain said:

Approximate the Health Lift with heavy resistance bands . Also,perform an isometric version of it using multiple positions; a Sierra Strap can facilitate it .

I have set up a way to do both of these with the Sierra Strap and a ground anchor or heavy bands and the ground anchor

[fredhutch]

If I could only do one strength exercise it would be the Straddle Lift. Comes very close to being a squat and deadlift combined, and the necessarily wide grip works the entire trapezius from top to bottom. The Straddle can be done full range from the floor with large or small plates, and it can be done in the power rack at various heights.

Have to agree with magnus, though, I think I was at my very strongest in a "real world" way when I did a course of workouts with a heavy bag loaded with extra weight plates. I did shoulder and squat and shoulder and walk up and down the driveway and I never felt stronger.

[stormshadow]

I was bow hunting and I thought I saw a Yeti. Now Fred shows up. Awesome. Welcome back.

[ganesha]

Dec 13, 2019 15:55:54 GMT fredhutch said:

If I could only do one strength exercise it would be the Straddle Lift. Comes very close to being a squat and deadlift combined, and the necessarily wide grip works the entire trapezius from top to bottom. The Straddle can be done full range from the floor with large or small plates, and it can be done in the power rack at various heights.

Have to agree with magnus, though, I think I was at my very strongest in a "real world" way when I did a course of workouts with a heavy bag loaded with extra weight plates. I did shoulder and squat and shoulder and walk up and down the driveway and I never felt stronger.

Thanks.

I've got a pin and handle set up to do one hand deadlifts which seems to essentially be a straddle lift done in that manner.

I have also lifted a sandbag with multiple handles by lifting it with one hand in front and one in back while straddling it.