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Duck2Day · 06-29-2003, 01:57 PM

Well today I went to B&A (Barnes and Noble) and saw a book on something called, Dynamic Strength by Harry Wong. I don't know if anyone else has heard about something like this and I was wondering if it could actually work based on it's theories, I wouldn't know completely whether it worked or not because I'm not any expert on the human body, but the concept it potrays seems to make sense to me.

Basically the concepts of "Dyanmic Strength" are if you imagine your lifting a barbell or something, then you would actually be getting the same benefits of doing it. It's saying that instead of using outside weight your using your own muscles in your body to work against it's opposites to strengthen them. You tense up your body as tightly as you want and tighter depending if your either doing muscle endurance or muscle power.

I just wanted to know if any of you guys think that would actually work or it's something that's just absurd. Personally I think it makes sense, but I have no idea if it would actually yield results.

Antagony · 06-29-2003, 03:49 PM

I actually happen to own this book

Yeah, there's no real secret behind the concepts. The workouts definitely work but how much you get out of it depends on exactly how much you put into it. If you do any "cheating" on the exercises, then you just end up cheating yourself, and it will seem like you aren't getting the benefits.

Anyway, I recommend it although mostly for martial artists. A person who doesn't practice the arts could certainly get great benefits from the book, but I think it's easier for a martial artist since it directly benefits your strength in the art and will keep you motivated. It's great for strengthening and building self-discipline.

I will soon start doing the Dynamic Strength exercises regularly. It's a great option for people who can't afford a gym membership or just prefer working against themselves

Duck2Day · 06-29-2003, 09:28 PM

I can't help but laugh (note: not at you but what's going on). It seems we're meeting at ends with certain things (sounded like a correct expression of things) but thanks for thinking it works too because now I'm going to fully start doing it. It makes sense so why shouldn't it work? Actually I had been using some of the exercises before I read part of the book again today, I saw it a while ago but seeing it again today reminded me of it. Well Antagony, I just sent you a PM so I'll talk to you later.

butthead · 06-30-2003, 04:51 AM

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It makes sense so why shouldn't it work?

What the book explain as far as technical matter on how this occurs? Anyone?

Duck2Day · 06-30-2003, 08:36 AM

I think that the book basically said that the muscles push against each other as you move your body, thus they're working out. Now I tried it lastnight and I felt my arms as if I was working them out, or at least I think that's what I thought I felt. So I think it's using muscles that correspond with each other against each other, like if your lifting with your arms it's using the biceps in the front to work against your triceps in the back of your arm (at least I think that's what muscles, I'm probably wrong).

Antagony · 06-30-2003, 09:42 AM

Yeah, it's using certain muscle groups against other muscle groups.

In most of the exercises, the "upstroke" of the movement works out one muscle group while the "downstroke" works out the other group. It's all about your own body providing the resistance.

It's also a lot about flexing. Whenever you do these exercises, the targeted areas stay in a very taut state, they are being flexed. You've probably experienced flexing yourself into soreness before.

Anyway, the exercises work for the same reason that push-ups and sit-ups work. Pretty simple, really. Just try not to over-think it

06-29-2003, 01:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Duck2Day Upright Location: About 4 and a half	Dynamic Strength? Well today I went to B&A (Barnes and Noble) and saw a book on something called, Dynamic Strength by Harry Wong. I don't know if anyone else has heard about something like this and I was wondering if it could actually work based on it's theories, I wouldn't know completely whether it worked or not because I'm not any expert on the human body, but the concept it potrays seems to make sense to me. Basically the concepts of "Dyanmic Strength" are if you imagine your lifting a barbell or something, then you would actually be getting the same benefits of doing it. It's saying that instead of using outside weight your using your own muscles in your body to work against it's opposites to strengthen them. You tense up your body as tightly as you want and tighter depending if your either doing muscle endurance or muscle power. I just wanted to know if any of you guys think that would actually work or it's something that's just absurd. Personally I think it makes sense, but I have no idea if it would actually yield results. __________________ Brilliance Is Just Three Feet Up and One Liter Under http://geocities.com/killme4times

06-29-2003, 03:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Antagony Psychopathic Akimbo Action Pirate Location: ...between Christ and Belial.	I actually happen to own this book Yeah, there's no real secret behind the concepts. The workouts definitely work but how much you get out of it depends on exactly how much you put into it. If you do any "cheating" on the exercises, then you just end up cheating yourself, and it will seem like you aren't getting the benefits. Anyway, I recommend it although mostly for martial artists. A person who doesn't practice the arts could certainly get great benefits from the book, but I think it's easier for a martial artist since it directly benefits your strength in the art and will keep you motivated. It's great for strengthening and building self-discipline. I will soon start doing the Dynamic Strength exercises regularly. It's a great option for people who can't afford a gym membership or just prefer working against themselves __________________ On the outside I'm jazz, but my soul is rock and roll. Sleep is a waste of time. Join the Insomniac Club. "GYOH GWAH-DAH GREH BLAAA! SROH WIH DIH FLIH RYOHH!!" - The Locust

06-29-2003, 09:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Duck2Day Upright Location: About 4 and a half	I can't help but laugh (note: not at you but what's going on). It seems we're meeting at ends with certain things (sounded like a correct expression of things) but thanks for thinking it works too because now I'm going to fully start doing it. It makes sense so why shouldn't it work? Actually I had been using some of the exercises before I read part of the book again today, I saw it a while ago but seeing it again today reminded me of it. Well Antagony, I just sent you a PM so I'll talk to you later. __________________ Brilliance Is Just Three Feet Up and One Liter Under http://geocities.com/killme4times

06-30-2003, 08:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
Duck2Day Upright Location: About 4 and a half	I think that the book basically said that the muscles push against each other as you move your body, thus they're working out. Now I tried it lastnight and I felt my arms as if I was working them out, or at least I think that's what I thought I felt. So I think it's using muscles that correspond with each other against each other, like if your lifting with your arms it's using the biceps in the front to work against your triceps in the back of your arm (at least I think that's what muscles, I'm probably wrong). __________________ Brilliance Is Just Three Feet Up and One Liter Under http://geocities.com/killme4times

06-30-2003, 09:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
Antagony Psychopathic Akimbo Action Pirate Location: ...between Christ and Belial.	Yeah, it's using certain muscle groups against other muscle groups. In most of the exercises, the "upstroke" of the movement works out one muscle group while the "downstroke" works out the other group. It's all about your own body providing the resistance. It's also a lot about flexing. Whenever you do these exercises, the targeted areas stay in a very taut state, they are being flexed. You've probably experienced flexing yourself into soreness before. Anyway, the exercises work for the same reason that push-ups and sit-ups work. Pretty simple, really. Just try not to over-think it __________________ On the outside I'm jazz, but my soul is rock and roll. Sleep is a waste of time. Join the Insomniac Club. "GYOH GWAH-DAH GREH BLAAA! SROH WIH DIH FLIH RYOHH!!" - The Locust