Isometric exercise is a form of strength training that has gained popularity due to its effectiveness in building strength and endurance. It involves contracting your muscles without movement, leading to increased tension and energy expenditure. Click here to read my views on the best Isometric Exercise Equipment! Understanding Isometric Exercise Isometric exercise is a type …
Looking to mix up your workout regimen with a fresh challenge? Isometric exercise might be just what you need. This type of exercise involves maintaining a consistent level of muscle tension, regardless of the angle of the joint. It’s an effective way to build endurance and strength without placing excessive pressure on your joints. In …
Side kicks are a type of martial arts technique that are often used in a variety of different styles, such as Taekwondo, Karate, and even some forms of Kung Fu. They’re called “side kicks” because the kick is is thrown out sideways from the body. One of the reasons why side kicks are so impressive …
When it comes to self-defense, most people tend to think about the physical aspect of it. You know, learning the proper technique to take down an attacker, training to increase your strength and stamina. But what many people don’t realize is that mental preparation is just as important, if not more so. See, in a …
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The ability to withstand strikes in the midsection is mandatory for every fighter. And the best way to train your endurance is by getting hit again and again. However, contrary to popular belief, getting punched does not result in muscle growth. The strong contraction of the abdominal muscles just before receiving the punch or kick, …
Chest expanders are a highly effective piece of exercise equipment that were regularly used by bronze era bodybuilders during the early 20th Century to sculpt large, highly defined musculature. This is Fred Rollon, a strongman from around the early 20th Century. He was often referred to as “The “Human Anatomy Chart”. Bearing in mind this …
You can train the same muscle with a Bullworker 3 to 4 times a week. For instance, when training the chest muscles, you could train them on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The days in between would be considered rest days. You can train other muscle groups on these rest days meaning you could train every …
Yes, the Bullworker will build muscle. It incorporates the principles of isometric training – a highly effective and efficient system of building both strength and muscle mass. The Bullworker (link to Amazon) was developed in the 1960s by a Gert F. Kölbel. It consists of two tubes of metal that slide one inside the other. …
I’ve trained with weights since I was a teenager and have owned both multigyms and free weights. In the various houses that I’ve owned over the years, I’ve always tried to have a gym in my garage. Nothing too fancy or expensive: a bench, a lat pull down machin, a pull up bar and a …
I’m a big fan of the Bullworker, Isokinator and Iso Bow and even ended up getting rid of my weight set to focus on training with these tools. I thought it would be fun to describe my experiences. What is a Bullworker? The Bullworker (link to Amazon) was invented by Gert F. Kölbel in the …
