This plus weighted vest/backpack and slow reps, will that help you gain muscle mass? Limited with space and need to get something for the house.
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Possibly, though I'd just use free weights if building muscle is you objective, take a look at the various interlocked dumbbell sets, pricey but will last a life time - just my opinion.
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I've been bodybuilding since 1959! (Yeah, I'm an oldtimer, ha!) But I'm also open minded and always willing to give new types of equipment a try. The shake weight is a good addition to my training. It's really sort of simple to use. What I've been doing, when I use it, is to hold it in front of me, and start shaking it and then it's own momentum takes over. But don't let this fool you. It's an ass-kicker. I also alternate left hand over right hand, and vice versa. So obviously I recommend it for the variety it provides. Mike
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It depends, the heavy one could work for you, I used to put 110 lbs resistance in the abductor machine and I feel great with this bands. But maybe you are looking for something more challenging, if it so go for the x-heavy and xx-heavy set :)
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Yeah that's helps a lot, it helps for when you're trying to drop weight but want to maintain strength. They say it makes you retain water and you'll appear more bloated from water weight but I don't really feel bloated, I have maintained my current bodyfat and probably dropped in bodyfat but gained lean muscle mass. If you're trying to keep strength it'll help with that but if you're trying to lose weight I recommend doing more sets and more reps with lighter weight
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It's worth the money. Especially since my work really imburses $100 for home equipment. As a medium sized middle age woman it's perfect for my workouts. A strong man may need something more robust.
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It's good for overall added support, in no way is my movement compromised; I can still obtain my full range of motion and it doesn't move at all if you get the right size. Really helps my lifts and it's definitely help me gain strength
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This particular machine is probably a bit light. if you start lifting seriously, you will probably outgrow this in a year. I would either get a Bowflex that allows adding rods, or go with free weights.
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my shoulders got a little uncomfortable until I got used to the vest. you can always take out some of the weights and work your way up. I've found the padding in the shoulders to be adequate, but I don't jog or run with the vest on.
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I load it up but 45s are a little bulky... I use 25s and 10s... I def put 130lbs for lat pull downs... Been lifting for 20yrs, def good addition to your home gym
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Yes. This works. It works better than the perfect because of the specified muscle group grips. It comes with workouts and dvd. I implement fuul upper body workouts with this one piece of equipment. Best thing about it is that its fun use! Buy it!
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Hi nancy! Id be happy to answer that. The weights are in front and back! And you cand equally distribute them as well theres fmroom for an extra three pound pocket. Now ive come across another product recommendation id like to share. There is a hyperwear product for men and another for women. Its about half as heavy, But its possibly more functional because it contains a conpression aspect.... You can actually sprint! I hope you weigh both options, The compression hyper wear is about 40 more expensive. Its compression ive aquired is good enough for subtle yoga poses. As i wear my mir.... Daily; its only good for gracile movements. Is sensoray aspect is beneficial and my body has drastically improved. My resting heart rate is is the 90th percentile and my endurance and even my shape in four weeks. I just love it.... Pushing to earn the hyperwear compression to build my body in a balance of motions. 29 has been a major slowing of my quickness I hope this helps...cheers Matt j
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Glennis C. This product would provide what you want but I would recommend increasing protein intake with your diet too. One serving of this product is over half of your daily calorie intake. Now we are just talking about weight gain not mass/muscle if you aren't able to workout. Hope it works for you. JS
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I don't think it will have good weight distribution. My experience has been, bring the hinges in for better lifting and staying power. Hope this helps!
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The bo flex will help greatly with gaining muscle and can help with some mass gains. Keep in mind 2 things...the difference between muscle and mass as well as sticking to a good routine. Also, this machine does allow for heavier rods to be added later. The base rods can be attached to do up to 100 lbs a side. The heavier rods, if I remember correctly, allow up to 300 lbs a side and are relatively inexpensive.
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Steve, this is a great machine but shop around for the lat pull down add-on. There are much cheaper options out there. This machine with add-on is amazing for a home gym. I'm 6'1" and can do any/every exercise possible.
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It is not going to prepare you for a Body Building Contest, but has pretty good resistance when turned up. It can do more than tone, can build muscle to a point also, but not like heavy squats. Like riding a bike up a pretty good hill for the whole ride.