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Post by Deuce Gunner on Sept 20, 2020 12:27:13 GMT
This item popped up in a banner ad on my computer a short time ago. When I looked at it my first though was that someone finally commercialized the Shovelglove (sledgehammer w/ something soft wrapped around the head) concept that I always thought was a good idea, though I never stuck with it long enough to test. Basically, this is a 4 lb. axe shaped weight that you swing in a variety of motions and comes with a app you put on your phone with various workouts. I don't believe it's meant to hit anything with and it costs 119 dollars plus shipping. I believe I'll just stick to my thrift store Louisville Slugger baseball bat bat that has a couple of batting weights on it and just watch the videos the company puts on YouTube. I can't wait to hear Michael's thoughts on this thing. Also before Gruntbrain feels the need to say it, yes I do believe that this is just a slightly modified version of a Heavyhands routine.
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Post by Michael on Sept 20, 2020 13:40:03 GMT
, I wouldn't waste my money on that personally. As You mentioned Gruntbrain and heavyhands, exactly. You can do those same movements with light DBs like what's it called, Panercise or something? For me, anything that looks like work or simulates it with similar tools is not for me. I do enough of that crap at work. I can see why some people may want to do this kind of stuff so I don't want to discourage anyone from doing it. The only advice I would give about using work tools for exercise is your muscles on your weaker side are always going to be less developed than the stronger side. Were as if You did some other kind of exercise You could even out the muscle imbalances much better. If You bat right-handed in baseball, swing a sledge right hand on top, dig a hole with a shovel with a certain hand on top, etc... Try doing it the opposite way for a while after doing it the other way for years. Habits are hard to break after years of doing something a certain way, You'll never catch up to the opposite side. Exercise should be fun, feel good, close the gap on muscle imbalances, and keep You from being injured. The bottom line for me, I would not enjoy any exercise that simulates work with the use of work tools. If You do I'm glad for You.
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Post by Dave Reslo on Sept 20, 2020 14:53:57 GMT
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Post by Deuce Gunner on Sept 20, 2020 15:27:45 GMT
When I looked at it my first though was that someone finally commercialized the Shovelglove (sledgehammer w/ something soft wrapped around the head) concept yes we know m8 sierraexercise.proboards.com/thread/1952/chop-fitThis is interesting, easier to do for less, and the website works: shovelglove.com/I've known about that website for quite some time now, but when I looked at it this morning, it also seemed dead for quite some time also. I thought the quarantine might have revived things there but no such luck. There are quite a few Shovelglove and sledgehammer workout videos on YouTube that are easily available via SEARCH. No shortage of info about how to use something like this. I just thought many people here would get a kick out of a 4 lb. hard rubber axe that cost 119.00. Many of the movements that they show are also adaptable to things like medicine balls, kettlebells and such.
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Post by Deuce Gunner on Sept 20, 2020 15:30:03 GMT
, I wouldn't waste my money on that personally. As You mentioned Gruntbrain and heavyhands, exactly. You can do those same movements with light DBs like what's it called, Panercise or something? Panaerobics. I wouldn't want it to be confused with Prancercise.
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Post by mrdave100 on Sept 20, 2020 16:41:42 GMT
, I wouldn't waste my money on that personally. As You mentioned Gruntbrain and heavyhands, exactly. You can do those same movements with light DBs like what's it called, Panercise or something? For me, anything that looks like work or simulates it with similar tools is not for me. I do enough of that crap at work. I can see why some people may want to do this kind of stuff so I don't want to discourage anyone from doing it. The only advice I would give about using work tools for exercise is your muscles on your weaker side are always going to be less developed than the stronger side. Were as if You did some other kind of exercise You could even out the muscle imbalances much better. If You bat right-handed in baseball, swing a sledge right hand on top, dig a hole with a shovel with a certain hand on top, etc... Try doing it the opposite way for a while after doing it the other way for years. Habits are hard to break after years of doing something a certain way, You'll never catch up to the opposite side. Exercise should be fun, feel good, close the gap on muscle imbalances, and keep You from being injured. The bottom line for me, I would not enjoy any exercise that simulates work with the use of work tools. If You do I'm glad for You. Nailed it!
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Post by mr potatohead on Sept 20, 2020 16:48:15 GMT
Lol, I wouldn't waste my money on that personally. As You mentioned Gruntbrain and heavyhands, exactly. You can do those same movements with light DBs like what's it called, Panercise or something? Panaerobics. I wouldn't want it to be confused with Prancercise. :)) Stop talkin' and do some walkin'.
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Post by Michael on Sept 20, 2020 17:50:53 GMT
I really messed that up Duece.
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Post by mr potatohead on Sept 21, 2020 0:44:53 GMT
I kinda like "Panercise". She does talk about using wrist and ankle weights to add to the effort. I may not remember correctly, but I think she even talked about using hand-held light weights.
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