I've been reading the Arnold bodybuilding book and in it he recommends to use the Arm blaster and that its not being used in gyms anymore when it should be. I was just wondering if anyone has tried it and how well it works as well as if its worth the buy?
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10-15-2012, 05:20 PM #1
Does anyone know how well an Arm blaster works?
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10-15-2012, 05:27 PM #2
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10-15-2012, 05:32 PM #3
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10-15-2012, 05:39 PM #4
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10-15-2012, 05:50 PM #5
So, when comparing it to just leaning up against the wall would you say works better then leaning up against the wall or is it pretty much the same? Just wondering if theirs a significant difference between the two.
That is a worry I had as well lol (using it in the gym)... Might make a scene in the gym with that thing.
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10-15-2012, 07:17 PM #6
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Well, you can only extend so far when standing against the wall before the plates or dumbbells touch the wall. So I suppose the range of motion is a tad greater with the arm blaster.
Anyway, I like the arm blaster. It's by no means a necessary piece of equipment, but I definitely like to throw it in my routine at least once a month. I typically use it in place of preacher curls during a biceps workout, either with dumbbells or with an EZ bar. I also use it on pushdowns for triceps from time to time.
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10-15-2012, 10:10 PM #7
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10-16-2012, 05:43 AM #8
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Keep in mind Arnold recommended using it since he was sponsored by Weider who manufactured and sold the Arm Blaster. I've used them, they're OK. You can still cheat the weight up with a little dip and leg drive but they help you stay keep your form strict.
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10-16-2012, 06:56 AM #10
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10-16-2012, 07:32 AM #11
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You need a good rack, a bench, and a 300-lb Olympic weight set. Now, what was your question?
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10-16-2012, 07:55 AM #12No brain, no gain.
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07-27-2016, 06:19 PM #13
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07-28-2016, 08:16 AM #14
I tried the Arm Blaster back in the early 1980's, personally it did nothing for me and I've only come across it a couple of times since, it might aid arm isolation and it may help with your arm development, but I bet there's thousands of Arm Blasters out there and the only thing they're developing is an ever increasing layer of dust.
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07-28-2016, 08:23 AM #15
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07-28-2016, 09:01 AM #16No brain, no gain.
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07-28-2016, 09:47 AM #17
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Lmao. I didn't realize people still bought these things. I see them all the time on CL, but have never seen, or heard of, anyone actually using them.
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07-28-2016, 09:57 AM #18
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