Two questions about loaded stretches (with a twist).
Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 4:39 pm
Hi guys,
First question: Explain to me loaded stretches.
Second question (this is where the twist comes in):
I am an amateur armwrestler looking to get stronger in that sport. Many of the workouts are geared to big compound movements. However, I am looking to isolate back, bicep, forearm, hand exercises for the most part during my supplementation.
Would the loaded stretches work the same if you loaded a great amount of weight on a barbell for curls and held it near the bottom of the range of motion, where you just feel the downward pressure of gravity?
Just looking for thoughts and ideas. Here is a proposed workout (remember what I am trying to achieve here), looking for ways to utilize the loaded stretches within this armwrestling based workout:
Workout 1
Pull Ups
Bench Press
Dumbbell Rows followed by holds
Wrist Curls (Standard and Reverse)
Rowing Locked Curls (alternate with standard curl and hammer curl)
Tricep Extensions (Rope)
Deadlifts (Standard and Stiff Legged)
Workout 2
Neutral Grip (“Hammer Curl Grip”) Pulldown Hold for 30 Seconds with attachment
Hammer Curls
Arnold Presses
Pronation and Supination with Weighted Towel
Rope (Towel) Pulling Exercises
Tricep Extensions (Bar)
Hanging Leg Raises + target oblique
Workout 3
Wide Grip Pulldowns
Wrist Curls (Standard and Reverse)
Powerband Holds/Pull (Sidepressure and Backpressure)
Bench Press
Tricep Extensions (Rope)
Lunge
Hanging Leg Raises + target oblique
First question: Explain to me loaded stretches.
Second question (this is where the twist comes in):
I am an amateur armwrestler looking to get stronger in that sport. Many of the workouts are geared to big compound movements. However, I am looking to isolate back, bicep, forearm, hand exercises for the most part during my supplementation.
Would the loaded stretches work the same if you loaded a great amount of weight on a barbell for curls and held it near the bottom of the range of motion, where you just feel the downward pressure of gravity?
Just looking for thoughts and ideas. Here is a proposed workout (remember what I am trying to achieve here), looking for ways to utilize the loaded stretches within this armwrestling based workout:
Workout 1
Pull Ups
Bench Press
Dumbbell Rows followed by holds
Wrist Curls (Standard and Reverse)
Rowing Locked Curls (alternate with standard curl and hammer curl)
Tricep Extensions (Rope)
Deadlifts (Standard and Stiff Legged)
Workout 2
Neutral Grip (“Hammer Curl Grip”) Pulldown Hold for 30 Seconds with attachment
Hammer Curls
Arnold Presses
Pronation and Supination with Weighted Towel
Rope (Towel) Pulling Exercises
Tricep Extensions (Bar)
Hanging Leg Raises + target oblique
Workout 3
Wide Grip Pulldowns
Wrist Curls (Standard and Reverse)
Powerband Holds/Pull (Sidepressure and Backpressure)
Bench Press
Tricep Extensions (Rope)
Lunge
Hanging Leg Raises + target oblique