Intro and a question ref: hammer strength equip

[TBrunson]

Howdy everyone...fellow DCer here with a quick intro and a few questions reference hammer strength machines.

Been training since I was 19, 39 y.o. now, with a handful of multiple year layoffs. Started training again about 8 months ago after a 4 year layoff. Got hooked on DC-style about 3 months ago and thanks to DC eating and training, I hit 208 on my last blast, my all-time high bodyweight. Right now I'm starting my second blast after a two week cruise.

My issue at the moment is that I'm starting at a new gym today. My old gym just didn't have the equipment to support a good range of exercise choices. This new gym, Ballys, has lots of goodies including a full-range of hammer strength machines which from what I've read are exceptional.

So, I don't want to spend 2-3 weeks trying to figure out what HS machines are "good" for dc-style and hamper my progress.

I'd like to hear from ya'll on what machines you like/use in your workouts. I do recognize there may be a "fit" factor for some machines but any kind of input/advice would certainly help me experiment in the right direction.

Thanks in advance.

TimB.

[In-Human]

TB, I love just about all of the Hammer strength equipment, the only problem I have is that they can only handle 5, 45s per side, so I am in the progress of making extensions to hold more plates on these machines since the owner will not have 100 lb plates around for injury reasons.

The chest machines are top notch except for the Lying Decline, it puts some serious pressure on your shoulders.

Shoulder machines are great and some of the back machines are ok too...

[James]

Originally posted by In-Human
TB, I love just about all of the Hammer strength equipment, the only problem I have is that they can only handle 5, 45s per side, so I am in the progress of making extensions to hold more plates on these machines since the owner will not have 100 lb plates around for injury reasons.

LOL, I wish that was one of my problems in the gym... soon enough.

Anyways, I find most of the hammer machines are pretty useful. I like the seated incline and flat press... I don't like the lying hammer bench press though, doesn't feel right on my shoulders. I think the back machines are effective as well... give them a try I think you'll find you won't be dissapointed with most of them.

-James

[In-Human]

James, Yes the seated Decline is much better, so with the Lying Decline I put 2, 25s under the foot peg by my feet and by adjusting where you would like your body up or down the bench, you can work quite a few different angles...

[TBrunson]

Excellent info guys, thanks.

TimB.

[powerforward]

seated incline and seated shoulder press is awesome, i don't like the flat bench press, feels funny on my shoulder.

good machines for rest pause training.

[tpc]

what about bow flex guys. the guy on tv said, in just 20 mintues 3 times week, for 60 days i can look like him. maybe i'll ask my gym if they can pick one up.

[Massive G]

Bowflex=Dorkflex

[In-Human]

tpc, Remember SoloFlex, they had a exercise and sporting deal at Orange County Fair Grounds a few years ago, and the assfuck showing people how to get big on this shit wanted a sucker from the crowd, of course I went up on stage and he asked me if I have ever benched, I said, "maybe once or twice". So he then asked what do I think I could do, I said, "well how much can you put on", he said, "more than anyone can do, 400 lbs", hehe. So I told him load them bands on.

I started repping them off and the handle got all over the place and I had to stop cause it was bent to one side, so I stood up after 14 reps and said, "well that one ain't for sale huh", he said, "you broke it", lol, I told him you should have brought a spare.

As I walked off stage he told the crowd its not for everyone, its more of a home style piece of equipment.

Damn I love expos...

[Massive G]

Great story InHuman....Hey has anyone seen the informercial for that Chuck Norris piece of crap exercise machine....and I'm hesitant to even call it an exercise machine..looks more like a piece of board on a couple of rollers with some rubberbands attatched... Rich Piana is in the commercial looking like a complete asswipe... I mean, I don't care how much money they're paying you have some self respect man. I mean the guys sitting on a fucking board doing bench press with rubber bands... "how does that feel Rich?"...."Wow..I can really feel that in my chest...Oooo" STFU with that lame shit....I've gotta go fix some food, then I'll be back to share my view on all the pro bodybuilders who endorse Muscle Tech and all the other garbage supplement lines out there.....

[In-Human]

FH, I don't even think I noticed Chuck so much, it was Cheryl I was into.

That shit is for lazy bastards that can't workout without being in front of the damn tv, what a waste, now if you were 90, ok then it would be fine...

[mobsta]

so i could sit in front of the tv , while i work out? im convinced on my next blast im gonna use it,, 255 here i come,, but for real ,, the hammer incline and shoulder presses are my favorite.

[Massive G]

Originally posted by In-Human
FH, I don't even think I noticed Chuck so much, it was Cheryl I was into.

That shit is for lazy bastards that can't workout without being in front of the damn tv, what a waste, now if you were 90, ok then it would be fine...

True...but 'Uptown girl' was 15 years ago now she's looking more like some granny MILF....and Chuck?....Bro do me a favor...The day I start taking workout advice from Chuck Norris please just come on over and bash me over the head with a blunt shovel...I mean seriously....

[In-Human]

FH, Yup MILF Hunter to the rescue...

[mobsta]

my favorite milf hunter episode was cherokee