Ever wonder why the most muscular bodybuilders can’t usually lift as much as a powerlifter? It’s because they don’t train as heavy, but they can also probably pull out more reps. The MaxPro makes tacking progress a sinch as you can make small adjustments to its resistance dials you just need to actually write things down to track your progress rather than choosing resistance on a whim.īut my experience is also that getting stronger in one domain doesn’t always fully translate to others you get stronger at what you train. Personally, I have no doubt you can build muscle with the MaxPro ultimately, what matters is that you can lift a higher resistance the next session, and plenty of lifters have had results with concentric-biased exercises long before the MaxPro existed.
In terms of building muscle, some research suggests the eccentric portion of lifts leads to greater muscle growth, which may make you wary of using the MaxPro without some kind of supplementary exercise method.īut these differences are likely very small and can be mitigated with higher workout volume (more reps or more frequent workouts) in a concentric-only system, as you can theoretically recover more quickly by focusing on a concentric-biased workout. Obviously, freeweights and cable machines provide resistance in both directions (thanks, gravity!), so the MaxPro can never fully replicate traditional methods of resistance. How much of a “problem” that is is up for debate. It’s worth noting the box is nicely padded and has a handlebar, so it’s a neat way to carry around the whole thing if you don’t opt for the optional backpack. The MaxPro creates resistance via friction, only in one direction. In other words, if you do a biceps curl, it’ll provide resistance on the way up, but very little on the way down (about 5-10lbs). That brings me to the main limitation of the MaxPro itself: it only provides significant resistance during the concentric portion of the lift. Sure, I can’t hit my one-rep maxes for deadlift or squat with the MaxPro, or make much progress with very low reps, but for the typical 8-12 reps of your average gymgoer, the MaxPro should have the vast majority of users covered. That was particularly important for me, as I come from a bit of a powerlifting background. Notably, that’s way more than you’d get out of most compact systems, and though some elastic bands can reach those levels of resistance, it usually requires stacking multiple bands and the type of workout you get is different altogether. The MaxPro claims to provide a little over 300 lbs of resistance (158 lbs per side), and though I wasn’t able to test that with precision, by my estimations based on my typical barbell lifts, that seems to be pretty accurate. Just step on the machine, set the dials, and start lifting. No fussing around with switching and layering a bunch of elastic bands if you want to lift heavy, or moving heavy plates or barbells before your next lift. You set the resistance dials to the appropriate level.
You select your grips (the unit ships with a 3-part barbell, 2 handles, and two ankle/wrist straps).Alternatively, attach it to the door or another sturdy vertical surface with the included mount, put it under the optional bench, or mount it on the optional wall rack. You unfold the MaxPro and put the unit under your feet.Though pricey, it could easily pay for itself if it ends up replacing a gym subscription, and its accessibility and flexibility might just bet the ticket to get you to actually, you know, work out. But as long as you can live with its limitations, it could be well worth the $749-$849 sticker shock.
#Imuscle app review portable
It’s so close to being the perfect portable gym, but it also has one very obvious limitation that means it won’t be for everyone, as well as a few other flaws potential buyers should be aware of.
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