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Post by Magnus on Jul 11, 2020 20:07:26 GMT
LOVE Swings, if for some reason I had to scale my workouts back to utilizing just one overall efficient exercise per workout it would have to be Swings in the number one spot.
My Concept 2 Rower ties for 2nd place with the 'Battle Ropes', and a 'Loaded Carry' like the Husafell replica takes 3rd.
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Post by jrmeatplow on Jul 12, 2020 12:21:02 GMT
I made a loop from an old dog leash and attached it to the end of my battle rope so I could also use it to do sled pulls if I so choose. Gives one another use for the rope.
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Post by ddh on Jul 13, 2020 4:14:08 GMT
Before my gym closed down due to the virus, I had this great circuit with battling ropes I would do , it consisted of 25 squat thrusts ( burpees without the push up and jump at the end) 45 seconds of battling ropes and 60 - 4 count flutter kicks , done for 5 sets, I was drenched in sweat after this workout, and another thing I noticed by doing the ropes, is I have bad shoulders, but by doing the ropes , they made my shoulders feel great, I’m thinking of buying a battling rope for my house, they are great. I’m even thinking of tossing KB swings into the circuit , I just started doing them at a gym in another county that I just started working out at for the time being, and I really like the KB swings.
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Post by Magnus on Jul 13, 2020 23:00:09 GMT
... another thing I noticed by doing the ropes, is I have bad shoulders, but by doing the ropes , they made my shoulders feel great Same here, makes the old shoulders feel nice and 'oiled'
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Post by thunderl1ps on Jul 15, 2020 15:33:36 GMT
I like doing the battling rope pulls. That is a different experience altogether. I worked up to doing a mile of rope pulling from more or less a plank position. I'd pull in four different directions with both arms. It's 106 pulls of a 50 foot rope to get to 5,280 feet/one mile. You will feel it in every part of your body. When my gym was open I was doing it once a week. The first time I ever aimed for the one mile mark, I took me 1:20. Every week I'd chop off 10 minutes. The last two times I did it was about 35 minutes each time. The great part about it is there is always a way to make it more difficult or interesting. I had issues with tendinitis in my elbow and not only did it not bother me doing this exercise, it helped to remove it! (the Basics) (more advanced) http://instagram.com/p/B7b_cH7nA1g (Me)
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Post by mr potatohead on Aug 6, 2020 0:10:59 GMT
I was using my chain this morning and tried a new move I don't remember seeing anyone demo.
I turned my hands so that palms faced more up, stood almost straight and did flys, especially moving outstretched arms from front to back, like a 'gathering' motion instead of up and down. It put a little more focus on chest. I think. Definitely gave a different feel than having my hands in my regular handlebar position.
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Post by Michael on Jul 28, 2023 22:21:36 GMT
Magnus a couple of questions on battle ropes. In the second video of John Brookfield, in the thumb nail he has the battle rope around a pole. What are Your thoughts on this set up? In my basement I have poles like this. Also, how much does the length of the battle rope matter? I've been thinking of getting battle ropes. Not sure How long of a rope I can use in my basement yet.
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Post by Magnus on Jul 29, 2023 2:32:31 GMT
Magnus a couple of questions on battle ropes. In the second video of John Brookfield, in the thumb nail he has the battle rope around a pole. What are Your thoughts on this set up? In my basement I have poles like this. Also, how much does the length of the battle rope matter? I've been thinking of getting battle ropes. Not sure How long of a rope I can use in my basement yet. Michael, I would definitely recommend a proper Battle Rope 'Anchor Strap Kit' when securing a Battle Rope to a pole. They can be found on Amazon for under $15, and the strap kit eliminates excess vertical movement at the anchor point. This does two things, it prevents unnecessary wear and tear damage to your rope at the anchor point and it makes the movements much more stable as opposed to having the rope flailing around whatever you're using as an anchor point, like a pole, tree, etc. That said, as far as using Battle Ropes in your basement, the minimum usable rope lengths I've seen are 30 feet long, so that means you'd need at least 15 feet for each side plus the anchor strap length, plus some room for yourself. I have a few different length ropes at different diameters, including a 2" diameter X 30 footer, so I could measure the actual distance for you tomorrow. I really don't have the room in the basement so I use mine in the yard, my most used rope being the 1.5" diameter 50 foot rope. I store 2 ropes in my backyard shed, a 1.5" X 50 footer and a 2" X 30 footer, secure and safe from the elements (and mice) in a round plastic Walmart garbage can that has a tight fitting lid, purchased specifically with this use in mind. I do also have a 2" diameter 50 footer but right now it's just taken out from basement storage and used on occasion, the thing is pretty much a BEAST ! *If you end up with just enough room in your basement for a 30 footer then my recommendation would be to get a 2" diameter rope. ***Also, when choosing a rope definitely get one with a 'Resistant Nylon Protective Sleeve'. Some of the ropes on Amazon also conveniently come with an anchor point strap accessory kit included. This is the exact brand 'most used' 1.5" diameter X 50 foot length rope that I have. So far it's holding up perfectly, and it did include the anchor strap accessory kit: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QY73MRX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1%A0&tag=vs-proboards-20
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Post by Magnus on Jul 29, 2023 11:10:12 GMT
That’s a very tough reading complex. Of course, the devil is in the details about number of rounds, each exercise duration and recovery time between rounds. Nonetheless, tough! At this point when doing this particular circuit I'm up to 20 seconds of Ropes,and the Husafell carry varies but I try to get at least 50-70 steps. The Mace 360's also vary but I try to do between 25-50 in each direction, and the K'bell swings are also in the 25-50 range. I try for 3 to 5 rounds. I mostly train by instinct and 'feel', so things aren't always necessarily within the aforementioned sequence and/or rep parameters. I'll sometimes save the swings for one long rep set at the end of the workout, shooting for a single set of 100 reps with my 55 pounder, or I might save the Mace work for the long rep sets at the end, depending on the mood From my post approximately 2 years ago: "When not doing intervals I also enjoy 'circuit' training and began using a few other implements that I consider highly effective."
Here's what I'm doing as far as 'circuits' right now:
1. Ropes 2. Husafell Replica Carry 3. Mace 360's 4 Kettlebell Swings
*Not necessarily in that order
***I still do very similar Battle Rope complexes with the sometime addition of 'overhead' kettlebell carries, in either the 'bottoms up' or just regular carries. The overhead carries are phenomenal for overall 'criss-cross' stabilization of the body and just bring it all together, everything working in unison.
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Post by Michael on Jul 29, 2023 15:11:11 GMT
Thanks for Your insights Magnus, helps a lot. That is a nice circuit! I mostly train circuits, giant sets, complexes, intervals, PHA, etc... I care more about endurance and strength than anything. I do like the different carries with KBs. Overhead one arm KB carries and the suitcase carries are great for the midsection, lower back, and shoulders.
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Post by Magnus on Jul 29, 2023 16:37:22 GMT
Thanks for Your insights Magnus, helps a lot. That is a nice circuit! I mostly train circuits, giant sets, complexes, intervals, PHA, etc... I care more about endurance and strength than anything. I do like the different carries with KBs. Overhead one arm KB carries and the suitcase carries are great for the midsection, lower back, and shoulders. Here’s a few more insights…. I measured the distance you’ll need for a 30 foot Battle Rope, and with the anchor strap included in the measurement you’ll be good to go at 17 feet from the anchor point. The strap setup adds over 2 feet to the distance so if need be you can eliminate the strap entirely or just improvise something else, making the strap shorter. At the bare minimum I’d estimate that 14 feet would be needed if not using a strap and just looping the rope around one of your basement poles (?)…
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Post by hhenthusiast on Jul 29, 2023 23:48:07 GMT
I made a "Battle Rope" from a 50 foot fire hose I got from a local volunteer Fire Department. (I cut it down to where it is about 30 foot long now) They were going to throw it out as it was no longer useable. I use it outside when I use it which is off and on!
So if you want to make your own, to possibly see if it is something you would enjoy doing and there is a local Fire Station (volunteer or paid) you could always stop in and ask if you could have a hose. That way you spare the expense of buying a rope and attachment that ends up sitting around collecting dust!!! (If it comes to the fact you don't really enjoy performing it....you can always buy an actual rope later if you do enjoy performing the movement.
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Post by mr potatohead on Jul 30, 2023 0:32:17 GMT
A couple heavy moving blankets or some heavy chain lengths laying around might tell you something too.
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