"Perfect Pushup"

[Obsessed]

Anyone have any experience with the "Perfect Pushup" gizmos? On a whim I bought myself a set, mainly to motivate me to hit the floor in the morning and get at least a little exercise. I'm wondering if they really provide any benefit in terms of the rotation or the increased range of motion.

[Abagadro]

I thought this thread was going to be about braziers.

[nikkuchan]

I thought this thread was going to be about braziers.

considering the overwhelming male population on this board, I can't imagine there being too many questions about braziers.

Anyway, I have not used this perfect pushup device, but I too have shown some interest in it. I have researched it a bit, and I have heard a great deal of good things about it. To me, I think it would be beneficial to have.

[RichGem]

@OP....

I have a set that I use from time to time for the fact that the handle makes push ups easier on my wrists. As for the twisting motion making for a "better" pushup, I don't think so.

There was a thread on this not too long ago....uh, here (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?p=1201840).

[GMen]

My brother has a set, it works very well, it gives you more motion as you do the push-up, so with the greater range of movement the better the work out. To me it felt like if I did 10 push-ups using the perfect push-up it was like doing 15 Regular push-up, so a 50% increase in effectiveness.

[cfriend]

I've never bought a set, but I've used two different sets before, both of which seemed to be a little "loose" and made me less confident in my "footing," if you will. I'm more comfortable doing pushups without them.

[TonyH]

I thought this thread was going to be about braziers.

I don't know about braziers (grills), but we could discuss brassieres (breast holders) if you like.

[PTurchan]

If your wrist hurt doing push-ups, my suggestion is to do them on your knuckles. You can achieve better results cheaper by using variants of the Push-Up: diamond, assisted one-arm, dive bombers, etc...

[Light Beard]

My friends has a set. Do they work? Yes and no... the range of motion isn't a big factor as much as it trys to activate different muscle groups during the motion I wouldn't sware by it personally; if your worried about range of motion you have, you can just use a straight or curl bar or two free weights. I'm with PTurchan Just "Google" push up variations. I like the Hindu Push ups :thumbup:

[Abagadro]

Geez. Tough crowd. :tongue:

[FLTiger]

Geez. Tough crowd. :tongue:

I know, I was hoping that it would turn out to be a picture thread. :ihih:

[gollum83]

I know, I was hoping that it would turn out to be a picture thread. :ihih:

http://www.stuffwelike.com/stuffwelike/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/perfectpushup.jpg

That better? :biggrin:

[Obsessed]

In a sense, this thread is about brassieres, as I'm hoping that exercise will prevent the development of man-boobs.

(With apologies if that is a TOU violation.)

[Brodirt]

I have a set...cheap, quality and effective. You can't beat them for a place to start improving your home workout regime.

[The Nid Hog]

I think that the idea is the same as using parallettes, so they should be good. If you don't have them or don't want to buy them, you can find plans for making parallettes out of PVC or other materials on line. Very reasonable. An even cooler alternative would be to buy a pair of kettlebells. You can put them down on the floor side-by-side and use them the same way (well, I don't think you can turn them), but you can also integrate them into lots of other exercises.

[PTurchan]

How to make Parallettes:
http://celtickane.com/projects/homemade-parallettes/

[rabidpotatochip]

How to make Parallettes:
http://celtickane.com/projects/homemade-parallettes/

"You can use a pair of parallettes to to wallstands, handstands, dips, ab exercises, and tons of other weird, gymnast stunts." :lol::lol::lol:

I recently started planning a home gym actually. I look forward to seeing where this thread goes.

[PTurchan]

What are you looking to do? Freeweights, machines, calisthenics....?

[rabidpotatochip]

What are you looking to do? Freeweights, machines, calisthenics....?

Free weights and calisthenics. I've been doing almost an hour of calisthenics daily for just about the last three weeks and it's paying off big time but now that I've built up enough stamina I want to work on tone.

I like machines but if I'm completely honest I'd never use any if I had them.

[PTurchan]

That is what I do now, and for the free weights your cheapest and best bet is craigslist. As far as other equipment, I would suggest a Power Tower. I have the following:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/415Ee9oWN1L._SL500_AA280_.jpg

I think that would be the best, most minimal setup you can get away with and still get excellent results.

[Kratos]

Power Tower? Ha! Two bar stools can be used for dips, and if you lack those, the 90-degree angle between 2 countertops works just fine. The Iron Gym is perfect for pull-ups and chin-ups, and also sit-ups and variable-grip push-ups. And only $30.
That being said, that Tower is nice. I have used several versions. The Perfect Push-ups are a great way to get more out of push-ups, and really good if they bother your wrists. Not everyone can do knuckles. I don't really use the rotation; just for switching static hand positions, mainly.

[PTurchan]

My only concern with the bar stools are the risk of them toppling over. The Iron Gym is a great tool though, but I find it a bit restrictive as far as your width and its ability to support weighted pull-ups. As previously posted, you can make a set of Parallettes for far cheaper and perform a greater variety of exercises.

[tlanning]

I don't know about braziers (grills), but we could discuss brassieres (breast holders) if you like.

+1:biggrin:

[The Nid Hog]

I have an oddball collection of stuff in my home gym. My big-time hardware is a 100-lb heavy bag and a pull-up bar mounted on the wall. Other than that, I have kettlebells, a homemade 20-lb medicine ball, a 50-lb sandbag duct taped into a military surplus waterproof bag, a heavy rubber band (I use it for assists on pull-ups when I'm burned out) and an old leather jump rope. After I get back from vacation, I'm going to add a truck tire (flipping and pounding) and a sledge hammer. Over the past couple of years, I've really fallen in love with the kettlebell and I like the goofy gear too, but bodyweight exercises are king.

[PTurchan]

That is a pretty sweet setup.

[Kratos]

That is a pretty sweet setup.

Yeah it is. I wouldn't even try weighted pull-ups on the IG. Too flimsy. Ditto om the width. It is mainly for when I can't get a workout in and while the PS3 is loading between game levels/chapters, etc.
I never had a problem with my stools tipping over, but ours were pretty stable. I did prefer using the counter. In 8th grade I made myself a pull-up bar in the front yard with some aircraft cable and a length of pipe. I looped the cable through the pipe and over a thick tree limb. It was perfect! Taught me some great form, 'cuz if it wasn't, you would go swinging around.

[The Nid Hog]

That is a pretty sweet setup.

It's part of a broad spectrum assault on my excuses for not getting to the gym. Now, when it gets to be 11 o'clock (or 7 o'clock on weekends) and I'm still staring out into space, I can't just complain that the gym is closed and crack open a beer. It's also fun to work out with my kids at home.

[Obsessed]

Ok, I'm officially a lazy :9898: . . .

[PTurchan]

I have about the same equipment as you, except the 50lb bag is 100lbs along with the sledge setup. Have you thought about building an isometric device?

[The Nid Hog]

I have about the same equipment as you, except the 50lb bag is 100lbs along with the sledge setup. Have you thought about building an isometric device?

Well, I've been thinking about putting another sack of cement into the bag but I haven't done much with isometrics in years. What are you doing?

[PTurchan]

Mainly stick to Wall Presses, Overhead Presses, and Bent Over Rows. However, I can pretty much replicate any movement with my tool.
http://www.rosstraining.com/images/blog1.jpg
Here is where I got the plans:
http://rosstraining.com/blog/2009/02/23/homemade-isometric-tool/

[The Nid Hog]

Hey, that's pretty cool. It looks like it's a lot cheaper than putting a Nautilus in your garage too. How long have you been using it?

[PTurchan]

About 3 months I would say.

[NBS 4life]

I manage my own gym and out of the 100's of exercise equipment leaflets that I get every month the perfect push up is the one I have bought.

A lot of the cliental use it frequently I feel that this is an efffective tool even if only for the variation on a normal pushup

[New2DEShaving_Montreal]

All you need are 2 bricks and a chair. or 4 Bricks and a chair. That will give you range of motion. :thumbup:

[Kratos]

Those are some nice setups! I require a gym for most of my goals, however. Or I'd have to spend an exorbitant amount of money on weights and dumbbells. Speaking of which, I need a few more kettlebells...besides, the gym has its side benefits...

[rabidpotatochip]

Those are some nice setups! I require a gym for most of my goals, however. Or I'd have to spend an exorbitant amount of money on weights and dumbbells. Speaking of which, I need a few more kettlebells...besides, the gym has its side benefits...

Have you looked at something like PowerBlocks (http://powerblock.com/)? I plan on picking up a set next month when I have some money to burn. According to the reviews I've read they're really good, just not the prettiest thing you'll ever work out with. Plus you can buy an accessory that lets you use certain models as barbells.

Personally, I find the gym too noisy and... sticky.

[Kratos]

I see the Powerblocks have gotten heavier. Those would work ok. I'd still need a rack, though. And a solid adjustable bench. The bench wouldn't be a thing, but a decent rack would take up a lot of space and I'd still need weights for those barbells.
The gym's not bad. If I don't want a crowd, I can just go in the morning, or later at night. If I want to see a lot of cute girls while I'm lifting, I'll hit it during Prime Time, 4:30-7:30. Mine is open 24 hrs 5 days a week, so I have a lot of flexibility. There are also plenty of disinfectant spray stations :wink:.

[The Nid Hog]

Speaking of which, I need a few more kettlebells...besides, the gym has its side benefits...

Have you tried the Dragon Door auctions on eBay? Shipping is pretty high, but I got such a good deal on a 54 lb one that it was worth it.


Have you looked at something like PowerBlocks?

I tried them when I was working out at a small gym on vacation. I was skeptical when I first saw them, but they worked fine, especially with conventional exercises. I thought that they were kind of awkward if I was doing something like dumbbell swings, but they really aren't intended for that.

[Obsessed]

I manage my own gym and out of the 100's of exercise equipment leaflets that I get every month the perfect push up is the one I have bought.

A lot of the cliental use it frequently I feel that this is an efffective tool even if only for the variation on a normal pushup

Even if they add nothing to the exercise they serve a purpose by being there staring at me!

[Kratos]

Have you tried the Dragon Door auctions on eBay? Shipping is pretty high, but I got such a good deal on a 54 lb one that it was worth it.



I tried them when I was working out at a small gym on vacation. I was skeptical when I first saw them, but they worked fine, especially with conventional exercises. I thought that they were kind of awkward if I was doing something like dumbbell swings, but they really aren't intended for that.

You got that right! Not really built for swinging. That's what the kettles are for. We have them available locally, I just haven't gotten around to grabbing any more. Other priorities at the moment.