The Bowflex offers a wide range of exercises for the martial artist. You may think of the Bowflex training system as something for models and bodybuilders only, but this is not the case. The units are good for that too, but they certainly aren’t limited to that use.
Martial Arts
Martial arts use a wide range of muscles in training and combat. The legs, arms, and back are used in different throws, kicks, and punches. All of these require agility and muscular strength to achieve this.
The legs
Your legs are your anchor in martial arts, when it comes to throwing a punch they are the ones that keep you firmly planted. Try to imagine hitting an opponent while suspended in the air, your blows would push you back without your feet anchoring on the ground and would be ineffective against your opponent.
To increase leg strength, you can do a variety of exercises.
o Leg extensions
or squats
o Standing leg back kick
o Lunges and more
All of this can be done with a Bowflex Ultimate 2 edition home gym. In addition to making you a more effective puncher, increasing leg strength is important for kicking, grabbing, and lifting.
Arms
Arm strength is also important when it comes to martial arts. You can have the best legs in the world and if your arms are weak, you only have half your arsenal. Keep your arms strong and flexible by doing different types of exercises with your Bowflex.
Arm exercises:
o French press
o Lying 45 degree triceps extension
o Seated bicep curl
o Standing bicep curl
o Seated wrist flexion
These will strengthen your arms and wrists and make you a more effective puncher. In addition to using the home gym, you can also benefit from Bowflex free weights for deadlifts and more.
behind
Your back is very important in martial arts and other athletic activities. The back is considered part of your core and if the core is weak, the rest of the body is weakened by it.
Back exercises:
or rows of lat sitting
o Rows of standing lat
o Standing low back extensions
o Reverse pull downs / pull downs
Imagine trying to throw someone with a weak back, not a pretty picture. Increase your back strength and therefore your overall strength with the many exercises you can do at a Bowflex home gym.
Finally
Exercise and diet are important to any martial arts discipline including. You also know that stretching is a necessary part of the equation, put it twice in martial arts. You’ll also want to get in a good cardio workout to build your endurance for workouts and competitions.