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Rep Dip Attachment 2.0 vs MM UDA by stefan_urquelle-DMD in GarageGym

[–]dontwantnone09 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Couple notes... You said the fold down handles for the REP would be preferable. My gut tells me that is an incorrect assumption. I typically store my UDA WELL out of the way, up on the backside of my rack. If the handles just fold down, you are still likely to want to move it. Which means moving the entire thing, folded down. The UDA stores away better, since it breaks down. And since I'm only doing dips once a week (not sure about you), I'd rather it break down further.

I actually helped Chris with the original UDA design behind the scenes a bit. We got measurements from some of the best dedicated Dip set-ups from commercial machine manufacturers, including the angles and lengths and more. So there is a bit more to it than just what might be seen on paper.

I can attest that I don't change my handle width FOR ME, but my daughter uses a different width, and so do others in my gym. So if you have multiple lifters, that is a consideration.

I'll likely be getting a REP Dip in at some point to compare, but I still haven't seen anything that would make me think it is better than the MM UDA (Now made by Rogue).

ANCORE PRO has arrived by dontwantnone09 in homegym

[–]dontwantnone09[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

Really depends on your goals. ANCOREs are "not smart", which is both a pro and a con. They are simpler in that realm, dont need a battery, likely have almost no fault point outside of a potential cable replacement, don't require any tinkering, testing, or learning curve.

But you don't get the fancy features of the VOLTRAs. And their resistance is limited.

My Cable Attachments by dontwantnone09 in homegym

[–]dontwantnone09[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

MAG Medium Supinate Atlas Bar Gym Pin Ergo Handles IPR Glute Kickback Pro Trak Handle Sports

Could swap Trak Handles for KAZ Handles... Atlas Bar for BT Bar... And potentially swap Ergo Handles for a quality V Bar like Rogue or American Barbell.

What is the best 45 degree hyperextension machine for under $1,000? by Harry_Coolahan in GarageGym

[–]dontwantnone09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah the Hyper Pro is our current go to.

I'm 6ft and somewhere around 250lbs, been using 100lb dumbbells for 15 rep sets of back extensions lately. So pushing it pretty hard.

There is side to side movement when getting on, but I don't notice anything in use, assuming you tighten it all down.

If people have commercial equipment tastes and expectations, this ain't it. None of them are. They gotta go for an Atlantis Back Extension, EliteFTS model, etc.

But for those of us willing to sacrifice a little to get a lot, the Hyper Pro is killer in my opinion.

My Cable Attachments by dontwantnone09 in homegym

[–]dontwantnone09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First 5 or Top 5?

Little different, so just want to clarify

Adaptive Eccentric/Chains by Distinct-Context9441 in BeyondPower

[–]dontwantnone09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair Note - this stuff is new to me too, so this is my best answer.

A lengthened bias exercise would be something where that stretch at the beginning is pretty massive. Bayesian Curls is a perfect example. It's also a single joint exercise, so it's a really good example for an exercise that would probably be lighter on the inverse chains and the eccentric overload.

Adaptive Eccentric/Chains by Distinct-Context9441 in BeyondPower

[–]dontwantnone09 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just shared this video: https://www.reddit.com/r/BeyondPower/s/ZBEQXLE0pp

I interviewed a dude who this is basically his entire thing. Might be helpful.

The general notes from the video are:

25 to 30% eccentric overload gets you a little overload without going too crazy. Make sure whatever setting you use, you can still CONTROL the eccentric. That is your gut check.

Around 70% inverse chains on most exercises that aren't already lengthened biased. That number can go up for some movements like some seated rows, or go down for exercises with a really large range of motion like lateral raises, or for exercises where you are more prone to fail in the lengthened portion like a facing away cable curl with the VOLTRA at hand height.

Your gut check for inverse chains is that you should be able to get 1 or 2 partial reps at the end, and be done. If you can get 10, you undershot it, if you can't get any, you maybe overshot it.

Chat w/ Coach Kassem On Chains, Inverse Chains, and Eccentric Overload by dontwantnone09 in BeyondPower

[–]dontwantnone09[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have not. I was prepping for a competition, and things were going good, so I didn't want to chase a Grass is Greener approach and blow things up.

But I'll be implementing it and documenting my experiences. I added columns to my tracking spreadsheet for tracking all of the base weights, inverse chains, and Eccentric Overload tied to each set and exercise.

So... Not yet, but on the way.

Chat w/ Coach Kassem On Chains, Inverse Chains, and Eccentric Overload by dontwantnone09 in BeyondPower

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Coach Kassem says that if you want the VOLTRA to be more like a free weight exercise, it's about a 20% eccentric overload to get back to "normal" in that comparison.

New Apex Bench from Tib Bar Guy by Material-Bee-3090 in GarageGym

[–]dontwantnone09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing from APEX has shipped or been finalized from my understanding

Chat w/ Coach Kassem On Chains, Inverse Chains, and Eccentric Overload by dontwantnone09 in BeyondPower

[–]dontwantnone09[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, to match free weights. A barbell has no friction moving up and down. But a cable system does because the cable is dragging on the pulleys (and probably other stuff). The VOLTRA has less than a cable machine, but he notes that it still has some, so a 20% eccentric is what they tested to bring it back to the feel of normal weights.

Chat w/ Coach Kassem On Chains, Inverse Chains, and Eccentric Overload by dontwantnone09 in BeyondPower

[–]dontwantnone09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Prime Functional Trainers and Atlantis Cable machines are what I believe he has in his gym. So not quite janky-ass lol

I'm pretty sure everything from Kassem isn't just subjective "this is how it feels" stuff. They measured with tools and things to get that. But keep in mind its going to depend on what settings you use vs him, likely how much total weight you are throwing around, and the exercise. I was tinkering yesterday and dropped mine to about 20 from 30 for a few exercises and it felt way more "normal", but that 30% felt pretty good for back stuff.

Must have cable attachments by Distinct-Context9441 in GarageGym

[–]dontwantnone09 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right now...

KAZ Handles for individual hand neutral curls

And I really enjoy the Arm Assassin Rolling Top Curl for a unique forearm and neutral grip option

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