Hammer strength Machines

[AKUFADUM]

Since there was a discussion regarding a smith machine.

And people of variant opinions about them.

I got into a discussion with a guy at the gym regarding hammer strength machines.

Now I personally have never used them. Because I thought the would be similar to the Nautiless or LifeFitness machines.

ie The have a fixed plain.

What I didn't know and was kind of surprised to find out was that HS machines have somewhat independent movements.

So to satisfy my curiosity I tried the military press one. Though I found that it was a lot easier than using a BB ( obviously

) I did however found it interesting that each arm moved independently. Now, I am not going to switch. But I thought later on to 'change up the routine' I may attempt to use them instead.

Thoughts?

 

[Fausto]

Machines have their place, I generally prefer the plate loaded variety with a lever type action, although I don't have any of these myself.

If I were to use one of these, then I'd take full advantage of max stim as I feel it works best on a machine than on a free weight rack for some exercises (squats, bench and a few others come to mind).

In other words, if you feel it working well go ahead and use it.

 

[_tim]

I've used HS equipment in the past the break through plateaus, and they're great for ISO work. Other than that, I really wouldn't use HS equipment for HST-related workout components.

...And I sorta do things very differently now when it comes to plateaus in the HST methodology.......

.......Cluster cluster cluster cluster blah blah blah.....

 

[colby2152]

I like Fausto's idea of using machines for Max-Stim. Other than that, I only use machines for assisted dips/chins and seated rows. Now I have even reached the point where I will not even do seated rows - it's time to learn Pendlay!

 

[UFGatorDude30]

Ah Pendlays... the bench press of lats. Hated them at first, but my back has exploded with them. My lower back just needed to get used to supporting that weight.

 

[quadancer]

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(colby2152 @ Jun. 12 2007,12:58)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">I like Fausto's idea of using machines for Max-Stim.  Other than that, I only use machines for assisted dips/chins and seated rows.  Now I have even reached the point where I will not even do seated rows - it's time to learn Pendlay!</div>
I found it time to switch to Pendlay's (which I love now) when I had to put a quarter in my lap to keep myself down in the seat doing seated rows. I was thinking, &quot;what's next, a seatbelt?&quot;