Looking for advice on building my home gym - what substitu..

Dnia 2006-12-06 Pete napisa³(a):
> "Andrzej Rosa" schreef:
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>>>> BTW - sissy squats are way better quad exercise than leg extensions.
>>>> http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/Quadriceps/WTSissySquat.html
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>>> Is there a similar thing for hamstrings that don't require gym
>>> equipment?
>
>> Yes. It's called natural Glute-Ham-Raise and it's a very difficult
>> exercise. In practice you'll need assistance.
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>> Like this guy, for example.
>> http://www.beastskills.com/gluteham2.JPG
>> http://www.beastskills.com/gluteham1.JPG
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> The bands provide resistance, right?

No, assistance, as outlined above. Try it yourself and you'll see why
it's needed.

> So this exercise works the abs, hip flexors and quads?

You'd "stand up" if the bands were very strong. Or at least your knees
would get up.

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