The old Bullworker

[AWG]

Does anyone else use one of these? I bought my first just over 40 years ago. Green handles and a sort of plastic reinforced with steel cord. The model in the brochure was a superbly fit young athlete by the name of David Prowse (later became involved in intergalactic war and forces of evil, suffering from heavy breathing). But of course I never believed he got that way JUST by using a Bullworker. The present Bullworker is ok but not as well made. The exercises push one muscle against another and offer excellent stretching potential. But you know, they really do make you feel great if you workout with one of these. Maybe even become a Jedi Knight. Recommended.

 

[phaedrus]

I sent away for one, but I couldn't get it out of the box

 

[Crackle]

I sent away for one, but I couldn't get it out of the box

It's old but it made me laugh

 

[wilko]

I had one many years ago, didn't know they still made them!

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I had one many years ago, didn't know they still made them!

Ditto

 

[Tynan]

my dad had one when I was little, me and my bro used to go red in the face tryig to compress it

 

[ASC1951]

I expected a thread about favourite pubs...

 

[cheadle hulme]

Isometric movements, not very useful for building strength. Buy a set of dumbells instead.

I had one as a teenager, but was scared of getting my chest rug caught in it.

 

[I am Spartacus]

Isometric movements, not very useful for building strength. Buy a set of dumbells instead.

I had one as a teenager, but was scared of getting my chest rug caught in it.

surely bullworkers were hair safe
chest expanders were the ones to avoid if one of the springs worked loose and fecked you in the face

 

[AWG]

Isometric movements, not very useful for building strength. Buy a set of dumbells instead.

I had one as a teenager, but was scared of getting my chest rug caught in it.

I this assuming I DON'T already have a full set of dumbells and barbells

 

[cheadle hulme]

surely bullworkers were hair safe
chest expanders were the ones to avoid if one of the springs worked loose and fecked you in the face

LOL I was getting my 1970's exercise equipment mixed up.

Can you still get those grip strengthener things (like a pair of scissors without blades)?

 

[I am Spartacus]

LOL I was getting my 1970's exercise equipment mixed up.

Can you still get those grip strengthener things (like a pair of scissors without blades)?

scarily .. yes you can.. have seen them gathering dust in JJB..
actually doing them a diservice..
they are good for regaining strength in the hands if needed after injury

 

[andrew-the-tortoise]

Still got mine - had it from when I was 13 years old.

Also got one of those big coil spring power twister thingy's. And some of those grip strengthener whatsits.

Had a comparatively weak left wrist in my teens......

 

[arallsopp]

scarily .. yes you can.. have seen them gathering dust in JJB..
actually doing them a diservice..
they are good for regaining strength in the hands if needed after injury

Yup. Used mine after injury, and found it also makes great finger exercise for guitar. Plus my braking is now exceptional.

 

[longers]

Also got one of those big coil spring power twister thingy's.

I've got a scar under my chin from messing about with one of those, it was a while ago now but I'm not sure if I imagine it lifting me off my feet after I'd let go of one end.

I also remember at about 8 or nine yr old and thinking I was stronger than my gran .

I am now