Bodyweight/Suspension Training

[SIG_Fiend]

Just curious, who where does anything like this regularly? I'm talking stuff with gymnastic rings, body rows, muscle ups, etc. Pretty much anything similar that is primarily training with your body weight as opposed to actual weights. I'm curious to find out what everyone is doing, and how they like it? I'm about to buy some gymnastic rings. Seems like a great, simple way to get compound muscle workouts.

 

[SIG_Fiend]

Update: Just ordered the Rogue Fitness RPG "system". It's a pull up bar and pair of gymnastic rings. I looked around a bunch, and there are lots of different types out there, however I really like the looks of the stuff Rogue offers, and the build quality is supposed to be top notch. I may do a mini-review when I get this stuff. There are less expensive ways of course. This setup was $115 (~$126 shipped). You can find gymnastic rings themselves for as cheap as $30, but I've learned the hard way about cheaping out in the wrong areas. The Rogue stuff looks like excellent quality, cool company that actually cares about supporting our military and our soldiers, the rings are STEEL instead of plastic so I won't ever break them, so what's $100 in the grand scheme of things really?

RPG System - RPG System - Rogue Equipment

 

[Dawico]

Very nice. Those will make some wonderful coat racks in a couple of months. Well, that is what happened to my wife's stationary bike anyways.

 

[Dcav]

The Krav gym has setup like this, the class is called all in all out, this is definetly an ADVANCED setup. You need to be in good condition to accomplish it without hurting yourself. Ive watched the class a few times...intense without a doubt. Clockwork might know more about them.

 

[SIG_Fiend]

Just got the stuff yesterday. I'm impressed with the build quality. Well worth the money IMO, because I know I will never have to worry about breaking this stuff:

 

[jr urbina]

Interested to hear how this stuff works out. Do you do kettle bells and or sandbag stuff as well?

 

[Sand Hills]

I've been following the Convict Conditioning program, by Paul Wade, and really have liked it. I am definitely stronger, and I move easier, feel better, hurt less, and improved a knee injury. The hardcopy version is pricey, about $40 or more, but the Amazon Kindle version is only $18, and even if you don't have a Kindle, you can put a Kindle Reader on your computer for free.

The rings look interesting, I might try those down the road.

 

[bluebelt2011]

I did a primarily body weight exercise the other day and I'm still sore from it. I got it from Crossfit. It's called Barbara.

20 Pull Ups
30 Push Ups
40 Sit Ups
50 Air Squats

5 Rounds fast as you can and rest 3min between each round.

 

[proforguns]

I do 100 sit ups,75 push ups and run 15 miles a week.Tried dips and pull ups but those kill my shoulders.I went from 6'2" 218lbs to 193 in about 2months of course I eat better too..Those rings look like they might give more mobility to your shoulders .Where will you connect them?

 

[Ghostie]

I did P90x for a while, and it is mostly bodyweight, though there are some free weights required

 

[Martin6600]

Hi buddy,..
I am new here to this forum and i read your posts.I agree with your reviews.Extra body weight create many problem for
us.So we should be try to for losing weight.I know about some body weight tips.
1 Jogging
2 Walking
3 Running
4 swimming
5 Cycling.

 

[ChunkyMonkey]

So where are the tips? You can do any of the above, but there's also. Proper technique and style for each. Swimming can be on of the best cardio activities, including the lack of impact from action.

 

[sporticus_404]

faulty technique

What about faulty technique when using suspension trainer? An article in New York Times really made me scared. I’m thinking of buying Smart Link Tracker. Has anyone some experience using this device? I don’t want to buy a crappy thing for such money.
Has anyone seen this Smart Link Tracker - Suspension Workout Monitor - YouTube?

 

[TexasRedneck]

What about faulty technique when using suspension trainer? An article in New York Times really made me scared. I’m thinking of buying Smart Link Tracker. Has anyone some experience using this device? I don’t want to buy a crappy thing for such money.
Has anyone seen this obviously blatant attempt at spam?!??

Go away......quickly.