Ice skakes and dumbbells you have a leg machine!!

james6998
james6998 Posts: 743 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
SKATES rather
This is a very very old method of training however i figured I would share it with anyone that could benefit from it. The idea is very simple you simulate Leg curls and Leg extensions with a pair of skates and some weights. What you do is simply find a pair of skates that have enough of a space in between the blades to allow you to add a bar and weights on either side. The beauty of this is that it causes no pressure on the front, or the back of the foot while moving. This was one of the most intense curls or extensions that i have ever done. Can also be used to do weighted knee raises or leg raises for abs. My buddy (Powerlifting mentor) use to get me to hang upside down with the skates on a hook, again though the opening at the bottom of the skate to hang upside down and stretch out my back after a workout. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregg_Ernst. Now if i can only find a damn pair of skates that are size 13, not very easy around here to find.
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  • james6998
    james6998 Posts: 743 Member
    Anyone getting rid of a large size 12 skate or a 13?
    :heart:
  • zanne54
    zanne54 Posts: 336 Member
    I think it would be safer without the toe pick. But seriously, the blade holders are attached to the boot with screws, so I don't think I'd recommend hanging upside down with them, or lifting anything super heavy.

    If you're seriously looking for skates; try a second-hand skate shop / hockey gear exchange store. T-blades might have big enough holes in the holders. Stay away from Eastons as the runners break too easily.
  • james6998
    james6998 Posts: 743 Member
    I think it would be safer without the toe pick. But seriously, the blade holders are attached to the boot with screws, so I don't think I'd recommend hanging upside down with them, or lifting anything super heavy.

    If you're seriously looking for skates; try a second-hand skate shop / hockey gear exchange store. T-blades might have big enough holes in the holders. Stay away from Eastons as the runners break too easily.
    Just like so much other gear, these days things are not so well built. The older fashioned skates that gregg had me use where very soild in construction. Even to this day he still hangs by them and hes over 330lbs.
  • james6998
    james6998 Posts: 743 Member
    My god its hard to find an old pair of ice skates. geeze

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