Re: Static Contraction Training...

[Guest guest]

> Has anyone tried using the Bullworker for Pete Sisco's Static

Contraction Training? If so, what were the results?

>

>

> Mickey Moran

I have owned a Bullworker since 1968. I had a brown model that had

2 vinyl straps and I also owned the green model. I now have the

Bullworker x5 that I've had for several years. As a young boy I sent

off for Mike Marvels Dynaflex course and thats what really started my

love for isometric training.

I now own the Explosive fitness XF2000 and EF500 static contraction

machines sold by Explosive Fitness.

I have the Static Contraction book by Sisco & Little, also the Max

Contraction book & dvd by Little.

Like many of you in this group I love my Bullworker and admire the

work of Dr's. Muller & Hettinger of the Max Planck Institute of

Germany. They and Gert F. Kobel were true pioneers. Mueller &

Hettinger used static contraction in their now famous experiments,

and in their 10 years of study concluded tha 6-second holds were

better than holds lasting upwards to 45 seconds, and that one set is

better than multiple sets.

Little & Sisco took further note that since isometrics

had no accurate way telling if you were stronger the next week or

not, you had no way of telling if you were over training or not. But

with weights you could tell because you could either lift more or

less weight, and if the latter were true you would stop training and

rest. Thus the success of weights over isometrics. Caused by not

understanding the high demand that a simple 6 second isometric

exercise can have on your body

The problem with the Bullworker programs is that of overtraining.

To many exercises, extra sets, extra hold times,not enough time

between training times to allow for recovery and growth. Results

which are ok but not as good as weight training. Fast but not the

size gains of weights. With weights you could better gauge progress

for measuring growth (ex. how much you can lift and how many times)

I have used the Explosive Fitness equipment and it's very good but

also very expensive. But by applying and understanding the new

research on static contraction and using it's principles with the

Bullworker,(and it can be done) we have and inexpensive tool that

will yield similar results if used with the new research.

I recommend reading and understanding the research done in Static

Contraction and Max Contraction books as a way to get the full

benefit of some new science in using our Bullworkers.

Some of the new points to consider are:

1. Maximum contraction for 1-6 seconds

2. Choice of exercises: Use only one exercise for each muscle group

in a position that best stimulates that muscle group.(these exercises

are shown in both books and some can be adapted to be done on a

Bullworker or subbed for one thats close)

3. One set per muscle group with a total of 10-12 sets.

4. Train all body parts on same day.

5. Beginners train 3 days a week 48 hrs apart, intermediates twice

a week 96 hrs apart,advanced train once a week.

6. Write down your readings for each exercise from the gauge so if

your numbers go down you know you're over training. If your numbers

go down you are over training so increase time between workouts. To

allow time to recover and grow. (progress training everyday works

great for a month or so then you seem to stagnate)

The Bullworker is capable of high intensity exercise that makes a

demand on the bodys recovery just like static training. By mistakenly

doing too much we are over training. Let's use it wisely to get the

best results and benefits. Used properly isometrics can transform our

bodys.

[Guest guest]

I own brown model since 25 years, but have now " invested " in the X5 model.

When you perform STC with the bullworker, should you still do 60-70% of your

strength or go for 100%.

Mikael

Re: Static Contraction Training...

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>

>

>

>> Has anyone tried using the Bullworker for Pete Sisco's Static

> Contraction Training? If so, what were the results?

>>

>>

>> Mickey Moran

>

> I have owned a Bullworker since 1968. I had a brown model that had

> 2 vinyl straps and I also owned the green model. I now have the

> Bullworker x5 that I've had for several years. As a young boy I sent

> off for Mike Marvels Dynaflex course and thats what really started my

> love for isometric training.

>

> I now own the Explosive fitness XF2000 and EF500 static contraction

> machines sold by Explosive Fitness.

>

> I have the Static Contraction book by Sisco & Little, also the Max

> Contraction book & dvd by Little.

>

> Like many of you in this group I love my Bullworker and admire the

> work of Dr's. Muller & Hettinger of the Max Planck Institute of

> Germany. They and Gert F. Kobel were true pioneers. Mueller &

> Hettinger used static contraction in their now famous experiments,

> and in their 10 years of study concluded tha 6-second holds were

> better than holds lasting upwards to 45 seconds, and that one set is

> better than multiple sets.

>

> Little & Sisco took further note that since isometrics

> had no accurate way telling if you were stronger the next week or

> not, you had no way of telling if you were over training or not. But

> with weights you could tell because you could either lift more or

> less weight, and if the latter were true you would stop training and

> rest. Thus the success of weights over isometrics. Caused by not

> understanding the high demand that a simple 6 second isometric

> exercise can have on your body

>

> The problem with the Bullworker programs is that of overtraining.

> To many exercises, extra sets, extra hold times,not enough time

> between training times to allow for recovery and growth. Results

> which are ok but not as good as weight training. Fast but not the

> size gains of weights. With weights you could better gauge progress

> for measuring growth (ex. how much you can lift and how many times)

>

> I have used the Explosive Fitness equipment and it's very good but

> also very expensive. But by applying and understanding the new

> research on static contraction and using it's principles with the

> Bullworker,(and it can be done) we have and inexpensive tool that

> will yield similar results if used with the new research.

>

> I recommend reading and understanding the research done in Static

> Contraction and Max Contraction books as a way to get the full

> benefit of some new science in using our Bullworkers.

>

> Some of the new points to consider are:

>

> 1. Maximum contraction for 1-6 seconds

>

> 2. Choice of exercises: Use only one exercise for each muscle group

> in a position that best stimulates that muscle group.(these exercises

> are shown in both books and some can be adapted to be done on a

> Bullworker or subbed for one thats close)

>

> 3. One set per muscle group with a total of 10-12 sets.

>

> 4. Train all body parts on same day.

>

> 5. Beginners train 3 days a week 48 hrs apart, intermediates twice

> a week 96 hrs apart,advanced train once a week.

>

> 6. Write down your readings for each exercise from the gauge so if

> your numbers go down you know you're over training. If your numbers

> go down you are over training so increase time between workouts. To

> allow time to recover and grow. (progress training everyday works

> great for a month or so then you seem to stagnate)

>

> The Bullworker is capable of high intensity exercise that makes a

> demand on the bodys recovery just like static training. By mistakenly

> doing too much we are over training. Let's use it wisely to get the

> best results and benefits. Used properly isometrics can transform our

> bodys.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

100%. You want to hold the contraction in the strongest part of the movement

and you want to exhaust the muscle as quickly as possible for muscle mass. Hope

this helps. :-)

Re: Re: Static Contraction Training...

I own brown model since 25 years, but have now " invested " in the X5 model.

When you perform STC with the bullworker, should you still do 60-70% of your

strength or go for 100%.

Mikael

Re: Static Contraction Training...

>

>

>

>

>> Has anyone tried using the Bullworker for Pete Sisco's Static

> Contraction Training? If so, what were the results?

>>

>>

>> Mickey Moran

>

> I have owned a Bullworker since 1968. I had a brown model that had

> 2 vinyl straps and I also owned the green model. I now have the

> Bullworker x5 that I've had for several years. As a young boy I sent

> off for Mike Marvels Dynaflex course and thats what really started my

> love for isometric training.

>

> I now own the Explosive fitness XF2000 and EF500 static contraction

> machines sold by Explosive Fitness.

>

> I have the Static Contraction book by Sisco & Little, also the Max

> Contraction book & dvd by Little.

>

> Like many of you in this group I love my Bullworker and admire the

> work of Dr's. Muller & Hettinger of the Max Planck Institute of

> Germany. They and Gert F. Kobel were true pioneers. Mueller &

> Hettinger used static contraction in their now famous experiments,

> and in their 10 years of study concluded tha 6-second holds were

> better than holds lasting upwards to 45 seconds, and that one set is

> better than multiple sets.

>

> Little & Sisco took further note that since isometrics

> had no accurate way telling if you were stronger the next week or

> not, you had no way of telling if you were over training or not. But

> with weights you could tell because you could either lift more or

> less weight, and if the latter were true you would stop training and

> rest. Thus the success of weights over isometrics. Caused by not

> understanding the high demand that a simple 6 second isometric

> exercise can have on your body

>

> The problem with the Bullworker programs is that of overtraining.

> To many exercises, extra sets, extra hold times,not enough time

> between training times to allow for recovery and growth. Results

> which are ok but not as good as weight training. Fast but not the

> size gains of weights. With weights you could better gauge progress

> for measuring growth (ex. how much you can lift and how many times)

>

> I have used the Explosive Fitness equipment and it's very good but

> also very expensive. But by applying and understanding the new

> research on static contraction and using it's principles with the

> Bullworker,(and it can be done) we have and inexpensive tool that

> will yield similar results if used with the new research.

>

> I recommend reading and understanding the research done in Static

> Contraction and Max Contraction books as a way to get the full

> benefit of some new science in using our Bullworkers.

>

> Some of the new points to consider are:

>

> 1. Maximum contraction for 1-6 seconds

>

> 2. Choice of exercises: Use only one exercise for each muscle group

> in a position that best stimulates that muscle group.(these exercises

> are shown in both books and some can be adapted to be done on a

> Bullworker or subbed for one thats close)

>

> 3. One set per muscle group with a total of 10-12 sets.

>

> 4. Train all body parts on same day.

>

> 5. Beginners train 3 days a week 48 hrs apart, intermediates twice

> a week 96 hrs apart,advanced train once a week.

>

> 6. Write down your readings for each exercise from the gauge so if

> your numbers go down you know you're over training. If your numbers

> go down you are over training so increase time between workouts. To

> allow time to recover and grow. (progress training everyday works

> great for a month or so then you seem to stagnate)

>

> The Bullworker is capable of high intensity exercise that makes a

> demand on the bodys recovery just like static training. By mistakenly

> doing too much we are over training. Let's use it wisely to get the

> best results and benefits. Used properly isometrics can transform our

> bodys.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Apideh,

How is your muscle gain with SCT. Thank you very much for

incorporating SCT principles into bullworker.

Thanks,

Shravan Kumar

> > Has anyone tried using the Bullworker for Pete Sisco's

Static

> Contraction Training? If so, what were the results?

> >

> >

> > Mickey Moran

>

> I have owned a Bullworker since 1968. I had a brown model that

had

> 2 vinyl straps and I also owned the green model. I now have the

> Bullworker x5 that I've had for several years. As a young boy I

sent

> off for Mike Marvels Dynaflex course and thats what really started

my

> love for isometric training.

>

> I now own the Explosive fitness XF2000 and EF500 static

contraction

> machines sold by Explosive Fitness.

>

> I have the Static Contraction book by Sisco & Little, also the

Max

> Contraction book & dvd by Little.

>

> Like many of you in this group I love my Bullworker and admire

the

> work of Dr's. Muller & Hettinger of the Max Planck Institute of

> Germany. They and Gert F. Kobel were true pioneers. Mueller &

> Hettinger used static contraction in their now famous experiments,

> and in their 10 years of study concluded tha 6-second holds were

> better than holds lasting upwards to 45 seconds, and that one set

is

> better than multiple sets.

>

> Little & Sisco took further note that since isometrics

> had no accurate way telling if you were stronger the next week or

> not, you had no way of telling if you were over training or not.

But

> with weights you could tell because you could either lift more or

> less weight, and if the latter were true you would stop training

and

> rest. Thus the success of weights over isometrics. Caused by not

> understanding the high demand that a simple 6 second isometric

> exercise can have on your body

>

> The problem with the Bullworker programs is that of overtraining.

> To many exercises, extra sets, extra hold times,not enough time

> between training times to allow for recovery and growth. Results

> which are ok but not as good as weight training. Fast but not the

> size gains of weights. With weights you could better gauge progress

> for measuring growth (ex. how much you can lift and how many times)

>

> I have used the Explosive Fitness equipment and it's very good

but

> also very expensive. But by applying and understanding the new

> research on static contraction and using it's principles with the

> Bullworker,(and it can be done) we have and inexpensive tool that

> will yield similar results if used with the new research.

>

> I recommend reading and understanding the research done in Static

> Contraction and Max Contraction books as a way to get the full

> benefit of some new science in using our Bullworkers.

>

> Some of the new points to consider are:

>

> 1. Maximum contraction for 1-6 seconds

>

> 2. Choice of exercises: Use only one exercise for each muscle

group

> in a position that best stimulates that muscle group.(these

exercises

> are shown in both books and some can be adapted to be done on a

> Bullworker or subbed for one thats close)

>

> 3. One set per muscle group with a total of 10-12 sets.

>

> 4. Train all body parts on same day.

>

> 5. Beginners train 3 days a week 48 hrs apart, intermediates

twice

> a week 96 hrs apart,advanced train once a week.

>

> 6. Write down your readings for each exercise from the gauge so

if

> your numbers go down you know you're over training. If your

numbers

> go down you are over training so increase time between workouts. To

> allow time to recover and grow. (progress training everyday works

> great for a month or so then you seem to stagnate)

>

> The Bullworker is capable of high intensity exercise that makes a

> demand on the bodys recovery just like static training. By

mistakenly

> doing too much we are over training. Let's use it wisely to get the

> best results and benefits. Used properly isometrics can transform

our

> bodys.

>

[Guest guest]

All yall just remember one thing. Isometrics are fantastic but they limit range of motion and limit power built into the area that any device is held. Never failt to stretch of work all contractions at various increments of angle throughout the motion of a muscle. Do not fail to do this. Also, if you have existing injuries be very careful about isometrics, while seeming innocuous they are real power and can aggravate an injury and tendonitis can occur or recur and sometimes take months or a year to heal from pain.shravan kumar wrote: Hi Apideh,How is your muscle gain with SCT. Thank you very much for incorporating SCT principles into bullworker. Thanks,Shravan Kumar> > Has anyone tried using the Bullworker for Pete Sisco's Static > Contraction Training? If so, what were the results?> > > > > > Mickey Moran> > I have owned a Bullworker since 1968. I had a brown model that had > 2 vinyl straps and I also owned the green model. I now have the > Bullworker x5 that I've had for several years. As a young boy I sent > off for Mike Marvels Dynaflex course and thats what really started my > love for isometric training.> > I now own the Explosive fitness XF2000 and EF500 static contraction > machines sold by Explosive Fitness.> > I have the Static Contraction book by Sisco & Little, also the Max > Contraction book &

dvd by Little.> > Like many of you in this group I love my Bullworker and admire the > work of Dr's. Muller & Hettinger of the Max Planck Institute of > Germany. They and Gert F. Kobel were true pioneers. Mueller & > Hettinger used static contraction in their now famous experiments, > and in their 10 years of study concluded tha 6-second holds were > better than holds lasting upwards to 45 seconds, and that one set is > better than multiple sets.> > Little & Sisco took further note that since isometrics > had no accurate way telling if you were stronger the next week or > not, you had no way of telling if you were over training or not. But > with weights you could tell because you could either lift more or > less weight, and if the latter were true you would stop training and > rest. Thus the

success of weights over isometrics. Caused by not > understanding the high demand that a simple 6 second isometric > exercise can have on your body> > The problem with the Bullworker programs is that of overtraining. > To many exercises, extra sets, extra hold times,not enough time > between training times to allow for recovery and growth. Results > which are ok but not as good as weight training. Fast but not the > size gains of weights. With weights you could better gauge progress > for measuring growth (ex. how much you can lift and how many times)> > I have used the Explosive Fitness equipment and it's very good but > also very expensive. But by applying and understanding the new > research on static contraction and using it's principles with the > Bullworker,(and it can be done) we have and inexpensive tool that

> will yield similar results if used with the new research.> > I recommend reading and understanding the research done in Static > Contraction and Max Contraction books as a way to get the full > benefit of some new science in using our Bullworkers.> > Some of the new points to consider are:> > 1. Maximum contraction for 1-6 seconds> > 2. Choice of exercises: Use only one exercise for each muscle group > in a position that best stimulates that muscle group.(these exercises > are shown in both books and some can be adapted to be done on a > Bullworker or subbed for one thats close)> > 3. One set per muscle group with a total of 10-12 sets.> > 4. Train all body parts on same day.> > 5. Beginners train 3 days a week 48 hrs apart, intermediates

twice > a week 96 hrs apart,advanced train once a week.> > 6. Write down your readings for each exercise from the gauge so if > your numbers go down you know you're over training. If your numbers > go down you are over training so increase time between workouts. To > allow time to recover and grow. (progress training everyday works > great for a month or so then you seem to stagnate)> > The Bullworker is capable of high intensity exercise that makes a > demand on the bodys recovery just like static training. By mistakenly > doing too much we are over training. Let's use it wisely to get the > best results and benefits. Used properly isometrics can transform our > bodys.>This electronic transmission (and/or the documents accompanying it) may contain confidential information belonging to the sender that is protected

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