I agree, it's an isometric device. Holding for 7 seconds was the original workout I had with mine in the 70's and I prefer that. I did repeat the movements for the waist exercises as recommended in the manual back then. Great review!
Have had my Bullworker since the 80's but it became less used due to the other equipment I use. Time to dust it off and bring it back into my daily workout routine, thanks.
I would say no. In fact in the last 12 months I have realised that the more formats we can use for training the better. If we use the same kit all the time the body soon gets used to it and stops responding so I find it's better to switch it up constantly.
Gent above me is right in saying you are exerting too much strength I think? Only just got a new Steel Bow & even now in the manual it emphasises “using 60% to 70% of your strength” temping though it is push harder? Oh & before you trash the Bullworker founding fathers “that guy” you refer to is H.F. Philip who was basic designer for all the abdominal exercises! 😂😂 Have fun. 😊
The second exercise you are doing in this video you are doing incorrectly. You are supposed to grip both ropes not one. It will feel much better when you do it this way. Enjoying the videos though, Bullworker is a fantastic piece of equipment. Just getting back into using it myself, had one since co was at school. Good luck.
Brother do you think bullworker exercises are useful in real world situations like carrying groceries,street fights and functional strength??...i mean does 7 second isometric exercises works
Great question. For years I was closed minded about the bullworker and trained with weights. Only because of age and lockdown restrictions did I rediscover the old school bullworker. Chest expander and power spring. To my surprise they all surpassed weight training by a huge margin because they all train inner muscles that stabilise all the joints and that's where true strength lies. I must admit that the physical changes I have notices from switching to these methods is a much leaner more athletic appearance as opposed to my usual blocky muscular appearance I had when weight lifting. To be honest I prefer the slimmer version so I recommend the bullworker for that reason alone and to be fair I've trained with weights for years and the injuries have taken their toll so alot of the weight lifting exercises are just too difficult these days. I find the old school tools less restrictive and learning new things is keeping it fresh and interesting.
@@rob-boticscalisthenicshome6355Same here I use weights and do farmers carries or backpack walking...I did deadlift squats bench and rows with good form,slow to fast tempo...now I do pick up walk and drop weight for like 5 minutes and then I do power twister or bullworker isometric
Anything that makes you stronger is going to help in real world situations where strength is needed. I increased my chin ups without training chin ups just doing 7 second holds on the bullworker at 60% of maximum effort for 6 months.
I agree, it's an isometric device. Holding for 7 seconds was the original workout I had with mine in the 70's and I prefer that. I did repeat the movements for the waist exercises as recommended in the manual back then. Great review!
The closing thigh exercise is actually a good exercise.try it with the steel bow and you'll notice the difference
I've been doing the Dave Prowse bullworker session you uploaded in you other video, it's working well for me too. 🙂👍
Excellent
Have had my Bullworker since the 80's but it became less used due to the other equipment I use. Time to dust it off and bring it back into my daily workout routine, thanks.
Nice one
I don't get much out of the leg exercises - namely the calf or the closing of the thighs. The opening of the thigh and leg extension are good though.
Hi s the bullworker enough to build muscle on its own
I would say no. In fact in the last 12 months I have realised that the more formats we can use for training the better. If we use the same kit all the time the body soon gets used to it and stops responding so I find it's better to switch it up constantly.
Bullworker does builds tight and firm muscles...not big and blocky one
Gent above me is right in saying you are exerting too much strength I think?
Only just got a new Steel Bow & even now in the manual it emphasises “using 60% to 70% of your strength” temping though it is push harder?
Oh & before you trash the Bullworker founding fathers “that guy” you refer to is H.F. Philip who was basic designer for all the abdominal exercises! 😂😂
Have fun. 😊
The second exercise you are doing in this video you are doing incorrectly. You are supposed to grip both ropes not one. It will feel much better when you do it this way. Enjoying the videos though, Bullworker is a fantastic piece of equipment. Just getting back into using it myself, had one since co was at school. Good luck.
Thank you for the advice, much appreciated
You're pushing and pulling too hard. Find out your maximum on each exercise, make a note and then set the gauge to 60% for each exercise.
Thank you I will take that on board
Brother do you think bullworker exercises are useful in real world situations like carrying groceries,street fights and functional strength??...i mean does 7 second isometric exercises works
Great question. For years I was closed minded about the bullworker and trained with weights. Only because of age and lockdown restrictions did I rediscover the old school bullworker. Chest expander and power spring. To my surprise they all surpassed weight training by a huge margin because they all train inner muscles that stabilise all the joints and that's where true strength lies. I must admit that the physical changes I have notices from switching to these methods is a much leaner more athletic appearance as opposed to my usual blocky muscular appearance I had when weight lifting. To be honest I prefer the slimmer version so I recommend the bullworker for that reason alone and to be fair I've trained with weights for years and the injuries have taken their toll so alot of the weight lifting exercises are just too difficult these days. I find the old school tools less restrictive and learning new things is keeping it fresh and interesting.
@@rob-boticscalisthenicshome6355Same here I use weights and do farmers carries or backpack walking...I did deadlift squats bench and rows with good form,slow to fast tempo...now I do pick up walk and drop weight for like 5 minutes and then I do power twister or bullworker isometric
The Real thing is we all Age...I used and abused weights but now slowly it is harder to catch on with weights
Anything that makes you stronger is going to help in real world situations where strength is needed.
I increased my chin ups without training chin ups just doing 7 second holds on the bullworker at 60% of maximum effort for 6 months.