I was searching for something online today when I came across an article that I found interesting:
http://www.realsolutionsmag.com/ezine/98/issue98b.asp
It's an article written by Nick Nilsson where he gives a few examples of exercises which can be done using equipment in ways which are different then the purpose it was originally intended for.
So I was just curious, who else has found alternate or creative uses for gym equipment which may be different then it's original purpose?
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11-01-2012, 12:25 PM #1
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I Can't Believe You Just Did That Exercise on That Machine!
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11-01-2012, 12:36 PM #2
A kind of GHR 'substitute' off the the seat on my Lat Machine.
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11-01-2012, 12:42 PM #3
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11-01-2012, 01:14 PM #6
I'll occasionally use the back of an Incline bench to do One-Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curls.
Doesn't really comply with the thread topic, but something you rarely see, and can be useful:
A low pulley on a cable machine attached to an ankle cuff with a D-ring can be used to work adductors and abductors.No brain, no gain.
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11-01-2012, 01:19 PM #7
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11-01-2012, 01:22 PM #8
Along with the ones in the article....
I use the leg extension machine for standing leg curls.
I use the Hack Squat machine to do calf raises. I have gotten the most out of thise in my calves than the regular machine or seated machine.
There are other ones that I have come up with as well over the years. I have always felt that being creative along with regular bench, squat and deadlifing exercises help create larger and stronger muscles all around.Every day counts.
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11-01-2012, 01:39 PM #12
Yep; the Hammer Strength plate loaded bench press is good for shrugs too; forgot about that one.
I also use the standing calf machien for shurgs too. It's an odd movement, but it's amazing how much more trap work you get when you take arms and grip out of the equation. Just stand on either the floor or the platform and instead of lifting with your feet, shrug away.Insta: flexjs
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11-01-2012, 03:31 PM #14
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I spent a month this summer lifting with a full arm cast. My left elbow was stuck at a 90 degree angle, and I couldn't use my left hand to hold anything heavy. I had to come up with new ways to work chest, back, and shoulders.
modified "bench press" in the chest fly machine using upper arms to push
modified rows sitting backwards in the chest fly machine using upper arms to pull
modified overhead press in the lat raise machine using upper arms to push
shrugs in the standing calf raise machine
Lately I've been doing standing good mornings and squats in the bench press area if the squat rack is occupied. Load up the weights, sit on the bench facing the bar, bend over and put neck under the bar, do a seated good morning, stand up, step over the bench, and proceed to do squats or good mornings. Reverse the procedure to put the bar back in place.
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11-01-2012, 03:45 PM #15
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I use my biggest atlas stone to stretch out my psoas.
As for using fitness machines for something other than what they're designed for, I'll pass, this...
does not look safe to me, and it makes me wonder "why not just press real weight over your head?" Pressing real weight seems infinitely easier, safer, and more effective, than wedging your body into a machine that isn't made to be used that way, and you get the added benefit that you can also pick the weight off the floor before "shoulder pressing" it.Qualifying for long drive contest with 328 yard drive
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11-01-2012, 05:51 PM #20
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Be careful with using machines in ways they weren't intended for. 1 day I was using the seated shoulder press and got an idea that I could also use it for a standing shoulder press and it actually worked..until I upped the weight and almost tipped the entire fukkin machine over! Got the weight stack about halfway up and the center of gravity changed since there wasn't any bodyweight on the seat and the machine started to go over on it's side. I dropped the weight real damn quick and the machine settled down safely but it was real close to being ugly. Won't try that one again.
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