Icetuete Posted January 3, 2004 Posted January 3, 2004 could anyone please tell me what this 'Body-Concept Ancle-Tube' is exactly, how it works, how you use it and what effect you got from it?? http://www.sportland.de/images/jpg/08-03030.jpg
Cybren Posted January 3, 2004 Posted January 3, 2004 It looks like a bondage toy... Err, not that I'd know...
CloudDragon Posted January 3, 2004 Posted January 3, 2004 I have seen them used to provide resistance for kicking training. Especially to work on front and side kicks. A Black Belt is just a white belt that don't know when to quit!
Icetuete Posted January 3, 2004 Author Posted January 3, 2004 ah, i see... you wrap it around your ankles/wrists and then do some kicks against the resistance of the rubber band that tries to pull itself together the more you move your feet apart... cool i remember this kind of thing... the name was confusing though thanks alot.
Icetuete Posted January 3, 2004 Author Posted January 3, 2004 do you guys think they work/are worth the money for?
Rich67 Posted January 4, 2004 Posted January 4, 2004 Resistance exercise is good, but these things don't look like they're worth the effort. Training with bands to help kick power is not a real viable alternative from weightlifting and heavy bag/ stationary bag workouts. If you use bands, the form of your kicks may not be appropriate due to the odd pulling manner of bands. Stick with the iron. If you want to build kicking strength, do this: Squats: 3 sets of 15-20 reps with a barbell Jumps (hold barbell on shouldlers, squat and Jump up) 3 sets of 20 (light weight) Wall squats ( sit against a wall with your thighs parallel to the floor..hold for as long as you can) Leg extensions: 3 sets of 15-20 reps Leg presses on machine: 3 sets of 15 If you don't have access to that equipment, then grab some 20, 30, 40 pound dumbbells and squat at home holding them at your sides. The squat is the best exercise for leg strength. Also do "jumps" with the dumbbells. Hold them and jump vertically. That builds explosive strength. Mixed Martial Artist
Icetuete Posted January 4, 2004 Author Posted January 4, 2004 thanks alot, that is some good advice, but what are dumbbells and barbells? english aint my first language
Rich67 Posted January 4, 2004 Posted January 4, 2004 DUMBBELLS: http://bodyworksfitness.net/images/IGXdumbell01.jpg BARBELLS: http://bodyworksfitness.net/images/TroyFixedBarbells.jpg I hope these links work, otherwise just cut and paste them. Mixed Martial Artist
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