Re: Re: Steel Bow

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Gentlemen, I will try to simplify... If you are an ardent BW user and you like HEAVY resistance from the get-go, than the Model 28 is for you… Isometric or Isotonic. If you are a BW fan and like the concept of a combination dumbbell / barbell with actual compression resistance

ranging from 1 lb to over 100 lbs for your isometric holds, then the Steel-Bow is for you. I do not know too many athletes that work out with 100 lb dumbbells, much less home gym users. The benefits of the size are multiple. To question the effectiveness of the exercises is to question the effectiveness of dumbbells. Dumbbells are used most effectively for target muscle areas, not to mention its portability over a 72" barbell with the same amount of weight. The results are second to none. Depending on the hold position, with the Steel-Bow one can easily “iso” the muscle in any extension or contraction… you choose. The travel aspect is fantastic. The springs are stored in the carry case. If one chooses to keep the pins out, changing the spring is about 10 seconds. Since the Steel-Bow is only used with the handles or cables, there is constant compression on the unit and the handle is always in place. To change the spring, one must grasp the inner steel tube and compress the unit and lift off the handle, Impossible to do by compressing the handle or extending the cables during an

exercise. The 20” length eliminated the need for sleeve exercises. The 20” Steel-Bow is the more versatile of the two models. The user chooses which model fits their fitness routine. I will close with this hint; do not let your ego pull you towards the Model 28 if you are not an extremely strong BW user. The difference in compression values for the Steel-Bow Level 3 Spring and the Model 28 is about 5 lbs… not much in the maximum isometric holds.

Not too many individuals can compress and hold the Level 3 spring on the 20-inch. The very few individuals who are into this category usually prefer the Model 28. That is why we have it. The Arnold Challenge is alive and well in both of these models and we all know how much strength that takes. Quality is at the forefront for both these models. These models can go into any gym and hold their own on appearance… not to mention the challenging aspect of them. In closing, the Bullworker Gold tested the highest resistance of any model from 1963 to 2006. It has the greatest compression range and the straps offer 3 ranges of resistance. There are no apologies for the Gold strap model. Everything is about choices… we feel we are providing buyers and users with 3 excellent choices. Bullworker USA knuj_gse

wrote: >> Hi All,> > Please help me decide if it's worth getting the> steel bow 20'.Hi Fred,I, too, had to decide about the 20" steel bow. Unfortunately, I learned about it right after Iordered another BW Gold from Amazon. And now I see that if we search for Bullworker inAmazon, we are led to

the steel bow. Why didn'tthis happen when I was ordering Dec 1? Grrr. LOL I had a BW2 and a BW Gold, but I've been movingaround and have been leaving them behind becausethey would not fit in a suitcase and some airportswere rumored to disallow them as carry on becausethey could be seen as weapons(???) -- at leastthat's the reason I had to leave my old, reliable,BW2 behind a year or so ago, coming from an airport porter who saw it among my carry on things.So for me, I would have liked to buy the 20" forone big reason: It would really be portable -- nolonger would I have to leave this BW behind. It'sthe main benefit I would enjoy that the other models don't have. I wonder why the sellers don'tpush this feature much?I really doubt that one model would have any training benefit that others won't have. Isometricsis isometrics. In fact, one can do isometricswithout any special equipment like

BWs or its clones. It's just that having a gadget like the BWmakes things a lot easier, and even adds to somemotivation (I see it around, I gotta use it).Iso-motion? While it's touted to be new, I've seensimilar moves using a gi (karate/judo uniform) beltdecades ago. The BW2 manual had one similar exercisefor circulation. So again, for me, any gadget for this is just for convenience and I think we could adapt it to whatever model we have. Of course, it would be easier for one size than for another, though this would also depend on the move you're doing. (Though not iso-motion, I used the BW Goldas a rowing machine. I don't think that would beeasy on the 20", though still possible.)The interchangeable springs of the 20" seem likean attractive feature. I don't know how easy it would be to change springs, but I really don't seemyself changing springs a lot of times. I wouldthink that I would

end up selecting a spring bestsuited for me and just be using that all the time.However, I would see this as a good feature if several people in the family would be using thesteel bow and each would have their own preference.So that's my take on the 20". Remember that it's from someone who never bought and used one, but who wanted to buy one. I still think I would be buying one (to lug around anywhere I go), but I'm still waiting for my recent BW Gold order. ;)Gerry __________________________________________________

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Hi , I'm interested in ordering the bow 28, however noticed that your order page is not secure, the encryption icon does not appear . I'm not sure if it's my browser thats not functioning or if the page itself is not secure.Can you please confirm. Ed wrote: Gentlemen, I will try to simplify... If you are an ardent BW user and you like HEAVY resistance from the get-go, than the Model 28 is for you… Isometric or Isotonic. If you are a BW fan and like the concept of a combination dumbbell / barbell with actual compression resistance ranging from 1 lb to over 100 lbs for your

isometric holds, then the Steel-Bow is for you. I do not know too many athletes that work out with 100 lb dumbbells, much less home gym users. The benefits of the size are multiple. To question the effectiveness of the exercises is to question the effectiveness of dumbbells. Dumbbells are used most effectively for target muscle areas, not to mention its portability over a 72" barbell with the same amount of weight. The results are second to none. Depending on the hold position, with the Steel-Bow one can easily “iso” the muscle in any extension or contraction… you choose. The travel

aspect is fantastic. The springs are stored in the carry case. If one chooses to keep the pins out, changing the spring is about 10 seconds. Since the Steel-Bow is only used with the handles or cables, there is constant compression on the unit and the handle is always in place. To change the spring, one must grasp the inner steel tube and compress the unit and lift off the handle, Impossible to do by compressing the handle or extending the cables during an exercise. The 20” length eliminated the need for sleeve exercises. The 20” Steel-Bow is the more versatile of the two models. The user chooses which model fits their fitness routine. I will close with this hint; do not let your ego pull you towards the Model 28 if you are not an extremely strong BW user. The difference in compression values for the Steel-Bow Level 3 Spring and the Model 28 is about 5 lbs… not much in the maximum isometric holds. Not too many individuals can compress and hold the Level 3 spring on the 20-inch. The very few individuals who are into this category usually prefer the Model 28. That is why we have it. The Arnold Challenge is alive and well in both of these models and we all know how much strength that takes. Quality is at the forefront for both these models. These models can go into any gym and hold their own on appearance… not to mention the challenging aspect of them. In closing, the Bullworker Gold tested the highest resistance of any model from 1963 to 2006. It has the greatest compression range and the straps offer 3 ranges of resistance. There are no apologies for the Gold strap model. Everything is about choices… we feel we are providing buyers and users with 3

excellent choices. Bullworker USA knuj_gse <knuj_gse> wrote: >> Hi All,> > Please help me decide if it's worth getting the> steel bow 20'.Hi Fred,I, too, had to decide about the 20" steel bow. Unfortunately, I learned about it right after Iordered another BW Gold from

Amazon. And now I see that if we search for Bullworker inAmazon, we are led to the steel bow. Why didn'tthis happen when I was ordering Dec 1? Grrr. LOL I had a BW2 and a BW Gold, but I've been movingaround and have been leaving them behind becausethey would not fit in a suitcase and some airportswere rumored to disallow them as carry on becausethey could be seen as weapons(???) -- at leastthat's the reason I had to leave my old, reliable,BW2 behind a year or so ago, coming from an airport porter who saw it among my carry on things.So for me, I would have liked to buy the 20" forone big reason: It would really be portable -- nolonger would I have to leave this BW behind. It'sthe main benefit I would enjoy that the other models don't have. I wonder why the sellers don'tpush this feature much?I really doubt that one model would have any training benefit that others won't have.

Isometricsis isometrics. In fact, one can do isometricswithout any special equipment like BWs or its clones. It's just that having a gadget like the BWmakes things a lot easier, and even adds to somemotivation (I see it around, I gotta use it).Iso-motion? While it's touted to be new, I've seensimilar moves using a gi (karate/judo uniform) beltdecades ago. The BW2 manual had one similar exercisefor circulation. So again, for me, any gadget for this is just for convenience and I think we could adapt it to whatever model we have. Of course, it would be easier for one size than for another, though this would also depend on the move you're doing. (Though not iso-motion, I used the BW Goldas a rowing machine. I don't think that would beeasy on the 20", though still possible.)The interchangeable springs of the 20" seem likean attractive feature. I don't know how easy it would be to change springs,

but I really don't seemyself changing springs a lot of times. I wouldthink that I would end up selecting a spring bestsuited for me and just be using that all the time.However, I would see this as a good feature if several people in the family would be using thesteel bow and each would have their own preference.So that's my take on the 20". Remember that it's from someone who never bought and used one, but who wanted to buy one. I still think I would be buying one (to lug around anywhere I go), but I'm still waiting for my recent BW Gold order. ;)Gerry __________________________________________________

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Ed, we have encryption and the padlock shows on 3 different computers. If you still have doubts you can give us a call or e-mail. Bullworker USAjoe halpern wrote: Hi , I'm interested in ordering the bow 28, however noticed that your order page is not secure, the encryption icon does not appear . I'm not sure if it's my browser thats not functioning or if the page itself is not secure.Can

you please confirm. Ed <bullworkerusa> wrote: Gentlemen, I will try to simplify... If you are an ardent BW user and you like HEAVY resistance from the get-go, than the Model 28 is for you…

Isometric or Isotonic. If you are a BW fan and like the concept of a combination dumbbell / barbell with actual compression resistance ranging from 1 lb to over 100 lbs for your isometric holds, then the Steel-Bow is for you. I do not know too many athletes that work out with 100 lb dumbbells, much less home gym users. The benefits of the size are multiple. To question the effectiveness of the exercises is to question the effectiveness of dumbbells. Dumbbells are used most effectively for target muscle areas, not to mention its portability over a 72" barbell with the same amount of weight. The

results are second to none. Depending on the hold position, with the Steel-Bow one can easily “iso” the muscle in any extension or contraction… you choose. The travel aspect is fantastic. The springs are stored in the carry case. If one chooses to keep the pins out, changing the spring is about 10 seconds. Since the Steel-Bow is only used with the handles or cables, there is constant compression on the unit and the handle is always in place. To change the spring, one must grasp the inner steel tube and compress the unit and lift off the handle, Impossible to do by compressing the handle or extending the cables during an exercise. The 20” length eliminated the need for sleeve exercises. The 20” Steel-Bow is the more versatile of the two models. The user chooses which model fits their fitness routine. I will close with this hint; do not let your ego pull you towards the Model 28 if you are not an extremely strong BW user. The difference in compression values for the Steel-Bow Level 3 Spring and the

Model 28 is about 5 lbs… not much in the maximum isometric holds. Not too many individuals can compress and hold the Level 3 spring on the 20-inch. The very few individuals who are into this category usually prefer the Model 28. That is why we have it. The Arnold Challenge is alive and well in both of these models and we all know how much strength that takes. Quality is at the forefront for both these models. These models can go into any gym and hold their own on appearance… not to mention the challenging aspect of them. In closing, the Bullworker Gold tested the highest resistance of any model from 1963 to

2006. It has the greatest compression range and the straps offer 3 ranges of resistance. There are no apologies for the Gold strap model. Everything is about choices… we feel we are providing buyers and users with 3 excellent choices. Bullworker USA knuj_gse <knuj_gse> wrote: >> Hi All,> > Please help me decide if it's worth getting the> steel bow 20'.Hi Fred,I, too, had to decide about the 20" steel bow. Unfortunately, I learned about it right after Iordered another BW Gold from Amazon. And now I see that if we search for Bullworker inAmazon, we are led to the steel bow. Why didn'tthis happen when I was ordering Dec 1? Grrr. LOL I had a BW2 and a BW Gold, but I've been movingaround and have been leaving them behind becausethey would not fit in a suitcase and some airportswere rumored to disallow them as carry on becausethey could be seen as weapons(???) -- at leastthat's the reason I had to leave my old, reliable,BW2 behind a year or so ago, coming from an airport porter who saw it among my

carry on things.So for me, I would have liked to buy the 20" forone big reason: It would really be portable -- nolonger would I have to leave this BW behind. It'sthe main benefit I would enjoy that the other models don't have. I wonder why the sellers don'tpush this feature much?I really doubt that one model would have any training benefit that others won't have. Isometricsis isometrics. In fact, one can do isometricswithout any special equipment like BWs or its clones. It's just that having a gadget like the BWmakes things a lot easier, and even adds to somemotivation (I see it around, I gotta use it).Iso-motion? While it's touted to be new, I've seensimilar moves using a gi (karate/judo uniform) beltdecades ago. The BW2 manual had one similar exercisefor circulation. So again, for me, any gadget for this is just for convenience and I think we could adapt it to whatever model we have.

Of course, it would be easier for one size than for another, though this would also depend on the move you're doing. (Though not iso-motion, I used the BW Goldas a rowing machine. I don't think that would beeasy on the 20", though still possible.)The interchangeable springs of the 20" seem likean attractive feature. I don't know how easy it would be to change springs, but I really don't seemyself changing springs a lot of times. I wouldthink that I would end up selecting a spring bestsuited for me and just be using that all the time.However, I would see this as a good feature if several people in the family would be using thesteel bow and each would have their own preference.So that's my take on the 20". Remember that it's from someone who never bought and used one, but who wanted to buy one. I still think I would be buying one (to lug around anywhere I go), but I'm still waiting for my

recent BW Gold order. ;)Gerry __________________________________________________

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Hi , Thanks. I'm looking forward to using the small version with the 3 strength levels. It will allow me to follow isometric protocol of working muscles in at least 3 diiferent ranges for full benefits. With the regular size BW your are limited to the starting range for the tougher exercises Ed wrote: Ed, we have encryption and the padlock shows on 3 different computers. If you still have doubts you can give us a call or e-mail. Bullworker USAjoe halpern <eddyc2405> wrote: Hi , I'm interested in ordering the bow 28, however noticed that your order page is not secure, the encryption icon does not appear . I'm not sure if it's my browser thats not functioning or if the page itself is not secure.Can you please confirm. Ed <bullworkerusa> wrote: Gentlemen, I will try to simplify... If you are an ardent BW user and you like HEAVY resistance from the get-go, than the Model 28 is for you… Isometric or Isotonic. If you are a BW fan and like the concept of a combination dumbbell / barbell with actual compression resistance ranging from 1 lb to over 100 lbs for your isometric holds, then the Steel-Bow is for you. I do not know too many athletes that work out with 100 lb dumbbells, much less home gym users. The benefits of the size are multiple. To question the effectiveness of the exercises is to question the effectiveness of dumbbells. Dumbbells are used most effectively for target muscle areas, not to mention its portability over a 72" barbell with the same amount of weight. The results are second to none.

Depending on the hold position, with the Steel-Bow one can easily “iso” the muscle in any extension or contraction… you choose. The travel aspect is fantastic. The springs are stored in the carry case. If one chooses to keep the pins out, changing the spring is about 10 seconds. Since the Steel-Bow is only used with the handles or cables, there is constant compression on the unit and the handle is always in place. To change the spring, one must grasp

the inner steel tube and compress the unit and lift off the handle, Impossible to do by compressing the handle or extending the cables during an exercise. The 20” length eliminated the need for sleeve exercises. The 20” Steel-Bow is the more versatile of the two models. The user chooses which model fits their fitness routine. I will close with this hint; do not let your ego pull you towards the Model 28 if you are not an extremely strong BW user. The difference in compression values for the Steel-Bow Level 3 Spring and the Model 28 is about 5 lbs… not much in the

maximum isometric holds. Not too many individuals can compress and hold the Level 3 spring on the 20-inch. The very few individuals who are into this category usually prefer the Model 28. That is why we have it. The Arnold Challenge is alive and well in both of these models and we all know how much strength that takes. Quality is at the forefront for both these models. These models can go into any gym and hold their own on appearance… not to mention the challenging aspect of them. In closing, the Bullworker Gold tested the highest resistance of any model from 1963 to 2006. It has the

greatest compression range and the straps offer 3 ranges of resistance. There are no apologies for the Gold strap model. Everything is about choices… we feel we are providing buyers and users with 3 excellent choices. Bullworker USA knuj_gse <knuj_gse> wrote: >> Hi All,> > Please help me decide if it's worth getting the> steel bow 20'.Hi Fred,I, too, had to decide about the 20" steel bow. Unfortunately, I learned about it right after Iordered another BW Gold from Amazon. And now I see that if we search for Bullworker inAmazon, we are led to the steel bow. Why didn'tthis happen when I was ordering Dec 1? Grrr. LOL I had a BW2 and a BW Gold, but I've been movingaround and have been leaving them behind becausethey would not fit in a suitcase and some airportswere rumored to disallow them as carry on becausethey could be seen as weapons(???) -- at leastthat's the reason I had to leave my old, reliable,BW2 behind a year or so ago, coming from an airport porter who saw it among my

carry on things.So for me, I would have liked to buy the 20" forone big reason: It would really be portable -- nolonger would I have to leave this BW behind. It'sthe main benefit I would enjoy that the other models don't have. I wonder why the sellers don'tpush this feature much?I really doubt that one model would have any training benefit that others won't have. Isometricsis isometrics. In fact, one can do isometricswithout any special equipment like BWs or its clones. It's just that having a gadget like the BWmakes things a lot easier, and even adds to somemotivation (I see it around, I gotta use it).Iso-motion? While it's touted to be new, I've seensimilar moves using a gi (karate/judo uniform) beltdecades ago. The BW2 manual had one similar exercisefor circulation. So again, for me, any gadget for this is just for convenience and I think we could adapt it to whatever model we have.

Of course, it would be easier for one size than for another, though this would also depend on the move you're doing. (Though not iso-motion, I used the BW Goldas a rowing machine. I don't think that would beeasy on the 20", though still possible.)The interchangeable springs of the 20" seem likean attractive feature. I don't know how easy it would be to change springs, but I really don't seemyself changing springs a lot of times. I wouldthink that I would end up selecting a spring bestsuited for me and just be using that all the time.However, I would see this as a good feature if several people in the family would be using thesteel bow and each would have their own preference.So that's my take on the 20". Remember that it's from someone who never bought and used one, but who wanted to buy one. I still think I would be buying one (to lug around anywhere I go), but I'm still waiting for my

recent BW Gold order. ;)Gerry __________________________________________________