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@ppecchi Күн бұрын
I was not very happy with Fitbit Charge 5 . After a little more than a year it stopped working. Just in time to be out of warranty. All the sensors in the back went off, heart beats not working, steps counting not working, the battery was depleting in 1,30 hour, the screen was not turning on rotating the wrist. Fitbit Support made me do several resets, partials and totals, turning OFF the GPS, but no results. Obviously there are issues in quality of the used materials or engineering given the fact that many people are complying about the same issues . At the end the only thing Fitbit Customer Support was able to do , after 4 Chats with them about troubleshooting, is to give me 35% discount for a new one .... Ohh yes I will get a new one,.... definitely NOT a Fitbit, and I don't care if I will have to pay 200%! Bye bye Fitbit
@tomantipodes Күн бұрын
Love my Geku bar and the extra fittings you can buy for them. You can buy 2 more triangle fittings and use the two short bits of the bars to make single hand grips. You can also get clip on round ends to use the bar with tubes instead of flat bands. You can then use the bar with say the mini tubes from PTP or the short 12 inch flat bands for deadlifting which is perfect for short people like me.
@GamerBody 13 сағат бұрын
i do think GEKU is jumping hard into the resistance bands niche and making some pretty awesome products for quite a bit cheaper than the competition.
@mattochondria5656 Күн бұрын
Is the band guard worth it
@GamerBody 13 сағат бұрын
If you do anything around your back with bands, I 100% recommend it. Especially if you are using multiple bands at once.
@edchow 2 күн бұрын
Thank you for your videos! I purchased a Speediance about 9 months ago based partly on your reviews and I am loving it. On getting pinned, it was a major concern of mine; for this you can use assist mode as you mentioned or if you are stuck you can tilt one side of the barbell (much like you would with weights) and the weight will deactivate.
@kaanozk 3 күн бұрын
its the inverse powercurve of regular weights. combine it and grow even bigger
@GamerBody 13 сағат бұрын
No it is not. Resistance bands provide linear variable resistance. Weight do not have variable resistance at all. Also, the strength curve does not match up the opposite way with free weights. For example, a standard dumbbell strength curve goes from weak > strong > weak and you are strongest near the midline of the movement. Free weights match this pretty well based on the moment arm throughout the range of motion. Resistance bands have a curve of east > weak, but it does not go back to easy. Now not all exercises will follow this same strength curve but adding resistance bands does not correct the problem unfortunately.
@kaanozk 11 сағат бұрын
@@GamerBody why would you go weak > strong > weak ? That's so middle age. Literally does nothing on two ends. You can skip the lower end. Use another exercise to complete your workout. OG bodybuilding is trash.
@kaanozk 11 сағат бұрын
@@GamerBody resistance band go from medium to heavy. How do i know ? I'm using them every time. You need to start already in a slightly stretch position, and yes the classic power curve is not 100% linear, no one said so but you. The resistant bands still apply inverse to your free weights, if you skip the nonsense with the last bit of nothing you do at the ends. I would reconsider the entire exercise, if it's like that. People misunderstand the stretch, stretch should be applied with force(be careful, it's very dangerous if you have never done it before, start with close to zero, as most of you have no clue and never trained that way and no, the useless part of your exercise does nothing(easy>hard>easy).)
@BestInTheWorld365 3 күн бұрын
X3 system has been working wonders. Some of the best bands available along with the Serious Steel bands.
@fernandoz2023 3 күн бұрын
Some KZfaqrs said that you got to train muscles in their most stretched positions, so bands are useless. But my experience proved otherwise. I got good results with bands, sometimes even better results than I got with gym equipment. So I'm gonna keep using bands. They feel good and the results are also good.
@GamerBody 3 күн бұрын
It's another fad type of training that won't matter for the vast majority of people. Intensity of effort and making sure the muscle is brought to or close enough to failure to generate a muscle building stimulus is all that is needed. I do add in 2 partial reps art the end, but that is just to make sure I have nothing left in the tank.
@kabron_emy 4 күн бұрын
I bought this yesterday in a charity,i didn't hesitate to get it,its cost me only £20 and its in good condition,i haven't try it yet.
@GamerBody 3 күн бұрын
Nice find!
@anishkumarmishra4953 4 күн бұрын
Are you are real gamer? Never seen you playing cod or any e sports
@GamerBody 3 күн бұрын
I play Halo Infinite daily. I attended the HCS 2023 and did play in the FFA. Didn't do great, but had a lot of fun and it was awesome to watch. I was an insane Guitar Hero 3 player back in the day. 5 starred all of the GH and Rock Band games on expert. I play less now with other responsibilities, but I still get in some games every day. Outside of those 2, I'm playing Xdefiant and Hades 2.
@Tikvicki100 4 күн бұрын
I am a living example that you can. Cheers
@korgrandi 5 күн бұрын
Thanks for the review. I am 6’6 and am wondering if the bench + pull-up bar would be high enough for me to do pull-ups comfortably?
@GamerBody 3 күн бұрын
As long as the ceiling allows it, it should be tall enough. You still may need to bend your knees slightly, but it should be tall enough for pull-ups.
@Zr0din 5 күн бұрын
Is there a sled version review for the rower? Are you saying that as you were in the upright press position and it was "Throwing you into the wall" that the front legs of the bench were getting lifted off the ground? Having a hard time understanding when you mean. If the front legs lift off the ground did the whole gym get tipped over?
@GamerBody 3 күн бұрын
Since I am sitting and facing away from the screen, and all of the resistance pulls towards it doing a seated chest press, I was thrown backwards at the screen the bench flew backward with me as my back went into it - caused the legs infront of where I was looking to go up in the air and launch me towards the screen/vertical bars.
@iriswilson3977 5 күн бұрын
Hi Darrik, Love your reviews! Please check your email for a message from Iris Greeting. Thanks!
@mrebel1992 5 күн бұрын
Could you please recommend a good bench that easily folds down and does not take up a lot of room?
@GamerBody 3 күн бұрын
I personally have and like this one right now: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/praHnN2e3KrLm4U.html
@speedderun 5 күн бұрын
I am only 5'5". How to increase the tension of the bands?
@DiscoverJesus 5 күн бұрын
Wear tall shoes and 15 pairs of socks
@GamerBody 3 күн бұрын
Going to be tough. Might need to add more bands. It is one of the major downsides to bands unless you can find some specific to your height (but more are built to a specific standard)
@Mrp-sq4dz 5 күн бұрын
You running a little test? Whats the dosage?
@GamerBody 3 күн бұрын
50 lbs dumbbells and the hyperbell :)
@fireflymary9269 5 күн бұрын
I don’t have the kind of doorway build your suggestion relies on.
@GamerBody 3 күн бұрын
It can happen. There are other options, but can be costly if you do standalone. I really want a company to make something like the Big Bar but half the cost.
@josephroa4475 6 күн бұрын
You can also use handles for a trap bar style. The step sells a six inch version to increase the tension. I like Clench/Quantum bands for these as they sell thicker bands with heavier resistance. I am not a huge fan of stacking more than two bands at a time.
@GamerBody 4 күн бұрын
I think I call this same thing the suitcase squat. I use the ACBEE Jhook handles for it.
@itznolimitz 6 күн бұрын
Regarding your partial reps... I've started doing heavier sets at the start of my workout. So like 5-10 reps heavier, until failure and I can only do partial reps.. do one or two partial reps at the end, then for my next set or two ill drop the weight a bit and go for between 8 and 15 reps (just keep going until failure). This allows me to burn out the lower end of the muscle with the heavier resistance then the later sets that are lighter I can burn out the higher end of the muscle with the lighter weight. I started doing this and it's helped me get through some plateaus.
@GamerBody 3 күн бұрын
Interesting. I'll keep that in mind as something to try out.
@Besokool 6 күн бұрын
fyi...Harambe sells foam yoga blocks, that are cut perfectly shaped to hold the bar. You can set up the bar on the block, and really makes dead lift, and bench press much more convenient.
@GamerBody 4 күн бұрын
NIce, that is a great upgrade!
@chriss2595 6 күн бұрын
I don't like the metal touching the rubber band. But thank you sir for your explanation.
@loulopez554 6 күн бұрын
Great video as usual.
@RoshanDesaiphl0923 6 күн бұрын
what is your current Diet plan? oh thanks to you i stop going to the gym saves me the money and time and shower lol
@GamerBody 3 күн бұрын
I don't really have one - my diet is pretty bad and definitely hurts my results. I do try to get in a minimum of 150grams of protein (target is 180, but normally I get a little less). I just fill in the rest of the calories (aim between 2000-2500 a day) with other foods.
@Noog6284 6 күн бұрын
They’ll keep you in shape for sure but not big muscle you gotta slang iron too
@GamerBody 6 күн бұрын
The body doesn't know what "iron" is. As long as you generate a great enough stimulus for muscle growth to take place at rest, you did your job. Genetics, nutrition, hydration, sleep/recovery will determine how big you can get from there.
@SaiRose15 6 күн бұрын
One pound heavier is his complaint? Man up wtf
@GamerBody 6 күн бұрын
When compared to the ACBEEs it is noticeable. Is it the issue that would keep me from buying them, no, but something that you can feel when testing against one another.
@ROBOWOLFSTUDIOS-fl7fk 7 күн бұрын
How much would you say all your equipment cost in total? I have a full gym just wondering for a friend
@GamerBody 6 күн бұрын
For just the dumbbells and bodyweight home gym? If you count everything around $1200 - $1300. This includes smaller extras I don't use all the time.
@bhgemini 7 күн бұрын
Thanks for the excellent comparison. Jayflex has a discount RN but using your code instead (still works) got the total cost down to $95. Saved $30 with taxes included from Amazon.
@williemoore3162 7 күн бұрын
Great video I’ll always support you☺️
@oscarbear7498 7 күн бұрын
HIT training is the best, just difficult to market, profit off of, and why it's not pushed because theirs little money to be made by the gyms sector. I have iornmaster 90lb dumbbells, and 1 year into training it's still fine although my shoulder press is at 75lb now. I focus unilateral exercises as they are superior to bilateral exercises in all forms except time efficiency ( takes a bit longer to do , not by much), at my 2 year mark I'll need to upgrade to 120lb. If you plan on training 5 years, you'll get to 120lb , that being said getting iornmaster , rep x pep is probably your best bet. A goal should be to use the weights to get in lean shape & strength to transition to advanced calisthenics. Doing 1 arm pull up, 1 arm handstand push up, as weights & machines are tool to help do this. Lower body will continue to need weights. I'm a 155lb man , if I can shoulder press another adult man with 1 arm for a few reps that will please me. Eventually what a 1 arm handstand push up is
@GamerBody 6 күн бұрын
I don't know your rep speed, but if you are going pretty fast, trying slowing that down 1st. I disagree that unilateral is better, but might be required if the weight you have isn't enough for what you are working on. Time is also a major factor for most people who are just trying to get in a workout during the day, especially as you grow into a family. Keep up the good work though, impressive OHP!
@Raksasag 7 күн бұрын
Resistance band good for beginner calisthenics ✅
@GamerBody 6 күн бұрын
With how I use them, they are not used for calisthenics/body weight training. They can assist in some exercises, but aren't very helpful outside of that.
@SilverTongueJona10 7 күн бұрын
How has the bar held up since this review? I purchased the X3 and tried it for the first time today. I really don’t like the usable length of it at 19” (21-1/2 full length which includes the rotational caps that you can’t put your hands on). At $600 for the bar, bands, and foot plate. I’d say it’s not worth it if others are manufactured just as solid which is one pro. This thing is solid and rotates really well. It also has virtually zero side to side play if you were to try and push on the hooks parallel with the bar. The hooks are just 3” wide which I guess accommodates most band widths but not all.
@GamerBody 6 күн бұрын
I like the GEKE a lot and it being a bit longer is a big plus. Before it, I used the INNSTAR resistance bands bar (39in bar) which was a little long, but not too bad. 19" Seems way to small for me, but if you travel a lot it may be helpful to put into a bag. I think that was part of the initial design as to why it is so short. I actually just got the Serios Steel bands (2nd time after snapping the Sunpow) so Ill be putting in more tests, but so far so good.
@SilverTongueJona10 6 күн бұрын
@@GamerBody that’s great. I’m glad to hear the Geku bar has held up for you. Much less expensive alternative. I was curious because some exercises/bands can put some serious load on the bar hooks. There is one popular reviewer on YT that said his triangle hooks on the Geku looked bent but they still functioned normally. He also said the inner metal was not smooth and had some manufacturing defects with rough edges where the inner triangle curves. Thanks for the reply. This is great info.
@GamerBody 6 күн бұрын
Hmm if would probably return that one the guy received. I did get one person saying their hooks bent, but so far for me it has been good. If that changes, I'll certainly make a video update on it. Crossing my fingers that doesn't happen.
@tradertexas9877 7 күн бұрын
Think they would hold up my TRX trainer?
@GamerBody 7 күн бұрын
Maybe, and only if you did vertical pulling. I would not trust it if you are going into a horizontal pull.
@averyintelligence 8 күн бұрын
I love it when I start shaking on my last rep
@GamerBody 7 күн бұрын
Can get sketchy if it is too much though.
@averyintelligence 7 күн бұрын
@@GamerBody yeah I had DOMS once and couldn't walk for 2 days 😭
@GamerBody 6 күн бұрын
Split squats do that to me. Just standing out of a chair is tough sometimes.
@trevorf1187 8 күн бұрын
Agree, it's all about where it fits best to ensure it gets done. For me, it had to fit in with my intermittent fasting routine. I try to break my fast around 1pm. I'll typically take creatine and EAAs right before working out to get me through a fasted workout, but then I'll break my fast after working out with more protein as well as some simple carbohydrates. Out of curiosity, I see a number of different types of equipment/workout styles in this video. Which type of workout are you personally doing these days and how often?
@GamerBody 7 күн бұрын
3 days a week (except this week I was testing 2 resistance training days). This week I also did only dumbbells and bodyweight, but prior to that, I did a few weeks of resistance bands, and prior to that, I ran a 3 month test with the Speedance Gym Monster. So kind of bouncing around, but normally stick with 1 style for a couple months, unless I am testing something specific.
@lostboy2637 9 күн бұрын
The most important part of the rep is the stretched position which is the easiest when you are training with bands. They cannot provide the same amount of stimulus doing the most important part of the rep
@GamerBody 7 күн бұрын
J vincent and Doug McGuff cover this and why the stretch-mediated hypertrophy is overblown and misunderstood. Here are 2 of there videos discussing it: Jay Vincent: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gN-SY9uG2a7Feqc.htmlsi=XRvVcIGJYqRDMfno Doug McGuff: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/as92ZdWeyqeUcps.htmlsi=t2Nb-FViDqanC4sa For resistance bands only, 1 do add 2 partial reps after concentric failure for the reason that I want to make sure the stimulus is achieved since the resistance has been unloaded at the lengthened position. So while it is not the exact same as free weights, you can certainly generate the stimulus for muscle growth to occur.
@Donttreadonme2024 9 күн бұрын
They can. Free weights are better. Free weights and bands. Nuclear. The problem with bands is alone tthey release too much resistance in the bottom, which is very hypertrophic.
@GamerBody 7 күн бұрын
The only thing that matters is that a great enough stimulus is generated during a set. I agree that it could make a set easier with the reduced tension of the band in the stretched position, but know that it isn't the stretch that is the key, it is that you are at a disadvantage in most exercises based on actin/myosin overlap to generate force in the muscle. Because of this, it requires more effort in the stretched position which may lead to a stimulus for muscle growth, but it is not the optimal place for most exercises because not as many muscle fibers can be recruited since you have less overlap as mentioned above. J vincent and Doug McGuff cover this and why the stretch-mediated hypertrophy is overblown and misunderstood. Here are 2 of there videos discussing it: Jay Vincent: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gN-SY9uG2a7Feqc.htmlsi=XRvVcIGJYqRDMfno Doug McGuff: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/as92ZdWeyqeUcps.htmlsi=t2Nb-FViDqanC4sa
@user-ci9qi5do5p 10 күн бұрын
Definitely not worth that much money pal
@GamerBody 7 күн бұрын
I say it is definitely not required, and pricey, but if you use it a lot, it is worth it - can make some exercises more comfortable. However, it is not required in any way, so it is optional.
@mocapuccinos 10 күн бұрын
Would i be able to do different exercises without having to open a workout in the Free mode? I use a different fitness app that tells me which exeecises to do so I only would need this machine to help me do the exercises I want to do. I don't want to waste too much time inputting a set in the machine persay.
@GamerBody 6 күн бұрын
You would need to either build a custom workout with the exercises in your plan, or use the free workout and just do the movements that way.
@elamofo 10 күн бұрын
Do you have a link to the rack that you have? I love that system with the pull up bar.
@GamerBody 7 күн бұрын
Yup, I got it on Amazon here (affiliate): CANPA Power Rack: (Amazon): amzn.to/3UB6x6J
@Ircaleonius 11 күн бұрын
Don’t go to failure each time, do it once in a while to know the feeling then do -1 rep before that pretty much the same gains without the stress drawbacks of always going pass your limits
@GamerBody 7 күн бұрын
This may work for those who heavily track their workouts, but most people I talk to do no. I recommend technical failure for this reason - to make sure you do enough work, with a high enough intensity, to get the stimulus to build muscle at rest. If you leave reps in reserve, without really knowing your failure number, you may not see much in the way of results since you are leaving more reps than you think in the tank.
@evanwaters4716 11 күн бұрын
I don't see any videos on the OAK-SPORTS resistance band bar on KZfaq, you could be the first 🤷🏾
@GamerBody 7 күн бұрын
I can't even find it, do you have a link to that product? Seems it is hidden on Google as well.
@leopardmessiah 11 күн бұрын
Good, I'm not a bodybuilder
@GamerBody 7 күн бұрын
No need to be, and almost nobody really is. Just focus on improving your body/results and you will be fine. For me, it is more a health target as I age.
@kruseda 12 күн бұрын
I heard “Gamer” I hit subscribe
@GamerBody 7 күн бұрын
Everyday, mostly Halo and XDefiant right now.