expired Posted by TKB • Nov 17, 2021
Nov 17, 2021 12:17 AM
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expired Posted by TKB • Nov 17, 2021
Nov 17, 2021 12:17 AM
Bowflex SelectTech 2080 Barbell w/ Curl Bar
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This actually gives a whole different array of exercises variants, skullcrushers, better form curls, among others. In fact, something like this with a non-straight bar design is actually better for not impinging joints like your wrists or shoulders, it puts your hands in a much more natural position when lifting.
If you'd getting your first weights just to get into, then yes, I agree you'd better off with a barbell set or dumbbells. This definitely has it's place for people who are getting deeper into fitness and want to expand their range of exercises.
That brings up a good point though... form is extremely important, so watch those YouTube videos. Definitely encourage those teenagers to also.
But even today I feel like going heavy on a bar is sketchier than going heavy on dumbbells, cables, or even rings (dips). If you have any shoulder problems, independent movement for each side will help overcome those weakenesses. But you can't use nearly as much weight, obviously.
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Plus no rack required, just a bench.
Heavy dumbbells are very risky and it's too easy to get injured using them. As the old expression goes, "it is better to be safe than sorry." The times I've used heavy dumbbells provided decent results, but at too much of a risk. Not good risk/reward. I've never been injured in 15 years of working out and I'm stronger than 99% of men of any age. (Don't let the name fool you, it's just a cool username.) I do like dumbbells for concentration curls and alternating curls, with heavy weight being ok only for the former.
As for youngsters - push-ups until age 16-17 imo, then light barbells can be added with slow, gradual weight increases. Before any exercise, check with a good doctor. Like all professions, there are varying degrees of quality among those practicing.
I'm sure there's an esoteric market for it. But at all the commercial gyms I've ever visited, those racks of pre-made 40/50/60+ barbells were always collecting dust.
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