Lifeline USA Power Pushup 2
Maximize The Benefits Of Bodyweight Drills With Progressive Resistance
As many of you know, I am a big fan of bodyweight drills. In addition to teaching body awareness, bodyweight drills such as pushups, Hindu Squats, and Hindu Pushups are outstanding drills for developing muscular endurance and getting in great shape. I believe that people can get in great shape using bodyweight only programs and would be better off doing so then using most of the useless machines that most gyms have.
Bodyweight drills are also great for active recovery workouts to enhance recovery from your intense weight training workouts and for use as “finishers” at the end of your weight training workouts. Regardless, just like any other form of exercise, bodyweight drills have limitations. The most obvious limitation being lack of progressive resistance. Unless you plan on hitting Krispy Crème every night to pack on more weight to use for resistance, you are stuck with your own bodyweight. Once you can do two hundred Hindu Pushups and fifty pushups, you have pretty much acquired the muscular endurance benefits of those drills, and doing one hundred more is pointless. In fact, it can be detrimental.
Many years ago, I did a bodyweight only training program in which I worked up to over 800 Hindu Pushups in one set and 1500 Hindu Squats in one set (no that is not a misprint and no I am not lying). I was proud of my accomplishment, but was not pleased with the fact that my joints were killing me. My elbows and knees did not feel too hot and I wondered what was the point? What was the point of doing something if you are going to feel worse? The problem with super high reps is that you build pattern overloads, which will eventually result in injuries. I never had an injury from all of the weight training that I did before I started doing super high rep bodyweight drills. My first injuries from training came from doing super high reps on bodyweight drills.
Just like any other form of exercise, if you do too much, you will do more damage than good. To really maximize the benefits of bodyweight drills you need to find ways to make the exercises harder so that you can benefit from progressive resistance. There are several paths that you can take. One path is to place a 50lb sandbag in a backpack and use the extra weight for resistance when doing pushups and squats. Another option is to wear a weighted vest while doing the exercises. Both of these options are good ones, however the best option that I have found for adding resistance to bodyweight drills in the most seamless manner possible is through Lifeline USA’s Power Pushup 2 and Portable Power Jumper. Both of these exercises weigh next to nothing, which makes them perfect for traveling, taking to the gym, to the park etc. Lets go over the devices.
The Power Pushup 2
This device allows you to apply rubber resistance to your pushups to increase the intensity and difficulty. I know what you are thinking. Sounds lame like Soloflex. However, pushups with the Power Pushup 2 are a killer. The cables work your stabilizer muscles like crazy and the resistance gets harder as you get to the end of a rep. As the cables stretch so does the resistance. This allows you to work your upper body muscles in a different manner than weights or just your own bodyweight. The resistance with the Power Pushup 2 is adjustable and goes from the equivalent of 20lbs to the equivalent of 300lbs. If you are in pretty good shape, then I recommend you get the red cables. Otherwise, get the yellow cables. Either way, get ready for the most intense pushups that you have ever done. The Power Pushup 2 has humbled many strong men.
The Portable Power Jumper
In addition to improving speed and jumping power, the Portable Power Jumper is a great way to add resistance to bodyweight squats and Hindu Pushups. Similar to the Power Pushup 2, the Portable Power Jumper has adjustable rubber resistance. Again, the exercises get harder as each rep comes to an end which will give your legs a different workout than what you are used to with barbells and other forms of resistance. This is a high quality product and a great way to maximize the benefits of bodyweight squats and Hindu Pushups.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I replace weight training with these devices?
A: You could, but that is not the direction that I would take. Use the lifeline products to make bodyweight drills harder and to improve weight training. My training consists of kettlebell training, clubbell training, and some bodyweight drills with the lifeline products. A combination of different systems will give you the most complete strength and conditioning.
Q: How do the devices feel while exercising?
A: Many devices feel awkward and cumbersome. Fortunately, these products do not fall into that category. Both are very well designed products that work well.
Q: How often do the rubber resistance cables need to be replaced?
A: I have had mine for five years and have not had to replace anything. The cables are high quality and inexpensive if replacement sets become necessary.
Q: I travel a lot. Are these good products for me?
A: Absolutely! In fact that is one of the main benefits of these devices. Both are portable and can be thrown into a suitcase or a carry on bag. It does not get any more portable than this.
Q: Is there a money back guarantee if I am not happy?
A: Yes, you can routine the products within 30 days of purchase for a full refund.
You will have no idea how great these products are and what you are missing on until you give them a test drive. Use the link below to place an order today and let me know what you think of the Power Pushup 2 and Portable Power Jumper.
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