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Post by gruntbrain on Nov 17, 2020 17:27:05 GMT
An adjustable wide webbing strap is a good complement to the Sierra Strap ; it's comfortable and allows for micro adjustments
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Dave Reslo
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Post by Dave Reslo on Nov 17, 2020 18:08:25 GMT
I think I'll wait until my bulletproof seatbelt arrives, I don't want to take any chances.
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Post by MBS on Nov 17, 2020 19:48:39 GMT
I think I'll wait until my bulletproof seatbelt arrives, I don't want to take any chances. Smart move, Dave. In these exciting and rapidly changing times, you are clearly using good judgment. ๐
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Post by billfish on Nov 17, 2020 20:11:35 GMT
Any day now......
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Post by Dave Reslo on Nov 17, 2020 21:27:28 GMT
:snicker
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Post by gruntbrain on Nov 17, 2020 21:57:16 GMT
Roll your own adjustable strap or order one from Strapworks
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Post by brothersteve on Nov 18, 2020 15:35:59 GMT
Here is a piece of equipment (a tester really, called a Dynamometer) that we used on injured claimants. It's isometric in nature and seems to be like the Isokinator to a degree, just need some rope or straps and the HOOK.
I don't know how much force this one can show. This is just one type. There are many types and can be quite expensive. This one provides a trainer accurate info like weight in lbs. or kilos, time under tension, and the amount of force which can be downloaded.
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Post by gruntbrain on Nov 18, 2020 16:37:44 GMT
An old fashioned analog bathroom scale is a hyperfrugal approach to test your grip strength
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Post by Dave Reslo on Nov 18, 2020 20:19:39 GMT
Luggage scales can be a good option, I had some that went up to 200kg I think but they didn't leave the max weight displayed on the screen so were difficult to use and read at the same time.
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Post by macky on Nov 19, 2020 0:09:53 GMT
Luggage scales can be a good option, I had some that went up to 200kg I think but they didn't leave the max weight displayed on the screen so were difficult to use and read at the same time. The one I had was a Salter and although it didn't go anywhere near 200kg (it was a luggage strap scale that I used to measure chest expander pull-weights at my arm span) it stayed on the mark after a second or two of steadying, so it could be read easily, then needed to be reset.
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Post by doomfarer1 on Nov 19, 2020 6:50:54 GMT
Add a toddler to Push Up Holds. Any fitness dad has utilized this most expensive of all exercise equipment.
Use a back pack in lieu of weight vest or convenient GORuck plate carrier setup for all kinds of comfy Holds. GoRuck requires lots of jack though itโs worth it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2020 9:33:56 GMT
Sounds like you missed all the fun with the weighted wall sit controversy
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Post by Dave Reslo on Nov 19, 2020 22:44:22 GMT
Sounds like you missed all the fun with the weighted wall sit controversy I think she should try a third time, so much for "try and try again".
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Post by chanduthemagician on Nov 24, 2020 2:19:00 GMT
Look up TSC (timed static contraction) it's HIT style isometrics done for usually around 90 seconds using three or four levels of intensity. Basically you ramp up the tension at 15, 30, 45, 60 or some number of seconds. Start light and for the last interval go 100%, which because you are tired by then really isn't 100% of your strength anymore.
This is what Ken Hutchins is teaching these days as well.
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Post by Dave Reslo on Nov 24, 2020 20:30:40 GMT
I've only done to sessions so far (going to do a third later tonight). Some positions I've tried: - Pullup hold - pushup position - back press with bands - one hand overhead press with bands - row with bands from the door anchor at the top of the door These are all easy to scale up apart from the pullup one, which is hard enough for me at my current weight. The row hold feels great, whereas the pressing makes my wrists a little stiff. Overall it seems to make the muscles feel tired in kind of a nice way reminiscent of the Stone Warrior dynamic tension routine that whitebelt sometimes mentioned.
I've also been unable to resist some neck harness work and some lower body stuff, also for one minute but at no where near a maximum weight for that time. I've done: -One-legged wall sits -martial arts stances with the weight on the front or back leg, with a band anchored under the door pulling me forwards or backwards -the end position of a cross or hook with the band anchored at waist height The stance work in particular feels great.
Overall this is kind of a boring way to train but I am still curious where it will take me.
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