Your terminology is not clear...the definition for 'resistance' would fit any tool used in weightlifting/bodybuilding, i.e., 'resistance training'. Rocks and soup cans would fit the bill if used. Optimal? Probably not...
Regardless, there is a difference in 'feel', and due to the lack of inertia, the Bowflex probably not cause as much microtrauma as dumbbells/cables. For those nursing joint issues/discomfort, this is a positive.
Depends on how it's used...if you consider it as simply a tool to use within the broader context of 'variety', then it will work fine. Same with dumbbells, same with MedX chest press. Any tool used exclusively during every chest workout - or other body part - will eventually stop having much of an effect.
bowflex is a little different, its Resistance instead of just dead wight
smokindodi420 2 years ago
Your terminology is not clear...the definition for 'resistance' would fit any tool used in weightlifting/bodybuilding, i.e., 'resistance training'. Rocks and soup cans would fit the bill if used. Optimal? Probably not...
Regardless, there is a difference in 'feel', and due to the lack of inertia, the Bowflex probably not cause as much microtrauma as dumbbells/cables. For those nursing joint issues/discomfort, this is a positive.
adamreidcei 2 years ago
dose that bowflex work better worse or same you thing as the weight machine?
BBroxs1 2 years ago
Depends on how it's used...if you consider it as simply a tool to use within the broader context of 'variety', then it will work fine. Same with dumbbells, same with MedX chest press. Any tool used exclusively during every chest workout - or other body part - will eventually stop having much of an effect.
adamreidcei 2 years ago