Not every apartment has a place to organize a full-fledged sports area, and even equipping it with all the necessary equipment will result in a tidy sum. But to solve this problem is very simple - it is enough to assemble your set of expanders to study the main muscle groups. You will find the best models in this review.
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IRONMIND Captains of Crush - cult forceps for professional athletes
The series of the toughest brush expanders includes models with resistance from 45 kg in the light version and up to 165 kg in the fourth number. The latter, by the way, only 5 people were able to close around the world.
The simulator is made of aviation aluminum and a heavy-duty steel spring. This expander is ideal for developing grip strength and strengthening the muscles of the forearm, so it is used by armwrestlers and weightlifters.
Pros:
- Compact size and at the same time comfortable grip;
- Ability to use for the development of pectoral muscles, if you squeeze the expander with two hands;
- A solid notch on the metal handles does not allow the simulator to slide in the palm of your hand;
- Exact calibration of springs and the possibility of a smooth increase in load when moving from one number to another;
- Rigid attachment of the arms to the ends of the spring - during exercise, this does not allow them to rotate around its axis;
- Starting with the number 2, expanders are equipped with springs of stainless steel;
- The manufacturer gives all models a 100 year warranty.
Minuses:
- Price over 2000 rubles;
- The handles are not parallel, which is why the load on individual fingers is different.
- Non-slip knurling will traumatize the skin until it forms a thick corpus callosum on the palms.
HAMMAR Vice Gripper - spring-loaded hand expander with adjustable load
An aluminum expander with expanding springs looks little different from its steel prototype from Ivanko. Its main advantage is that you do not need to buy a new simulator to increase the load - it is enough to rearrange the springs or add another one or two to them.
The solution with removable torsions allowed to get resistance on one expander, adjustable in a very wide range of 5-190 kg.
Pros:
- When approaching handles maintain parallelism relative to each other;
- The round metal pads with gentle knurling do not slip and do not crush the palm;
- The ability to train individually each finger, including the thumb;
- Over 40 load options and the ability to use from 1 to 4 springs at the same time;
Minuses:
- Cumbersome and heavy for a wrist expander;
- The paint is scratched over time and can sometimes peel off, but the coating here performs an exclusively decorative function.
PLANET WAVES VG-01 Varigrip - pocket simulator for musicians
This small button expander allows you to train the fingers of those who play stringed, keyboard and wind instruments. Moreover, it is not only about the effort that is being developed - you can achieve good finger fluency with this crumb by studying in those moments when you have nothing to play with.
Pros:
- Compact size and light weight (about 70 grams);
- Fine-tuning the load on each finger with screws;
- The presence of a symbolic scale on the racks allows you to control the level of resistance;
- Non-slip grip with hard notches for guitarists helps maintain the density of the corns on the fingers;
- Soft rubber pad included - it can close the buttons or grooved on the main handle.
Minuses:
- Because of the protruding edges of the “adjustment” knobs, the expander sometimes gets off in your pocket.
We develop the upper belt
STARFIT ES-702 Power Twister - chest expander for CrossFit and bodybuilding
The expander weighing 1.8 kg in your pocket cannot be defaced, but after all, it is intended for serious training. The device is a long metal spring with fixed handles, with which it just needs to bend, twisting in different directions. This model is used for pumping the pectoral muscles and shoulder girdle.
Pros:
- Universality - in the process also involved the biceps, forearm, abs and back muscles;
- There are loops for brushes that do not allow the expander to escape from the hands;
- Provides a high load of 60 kg and is suitable for strength training, even for experienced athletes;
- Due to the length of 61 cm does not take up much space.
Minuses:
- It is not possible to adjust the load;
- Requires careful handling and firm grip - the end of a heavy expander that has escaped from your hands can cause serious injury.
NIKE Accessories Universal (NER12691NS) - the universal exercise machine for shoulder and chest muscles
The popular expander with an increased load of 15 or 22 kg (depending on the model) is suitable for working out the shoulder girdle, the pectoral and dorsal muscles. This simulator is designed not for beginners, but for people who have been seriously and seriously engaged in sports. It is produced so far in two colors - black and orange.
Pros:
- Braided cable, unlike steel springs, does not cling to clothes, skin or hair;
- Soft foam rubber pads on the handles protect hands from corns, but do not slip;
- Low weight only 170 grams.
Minuses:
- The price is too high - 1700 rubles, perhaps, the novelty will eventually become cheaper.
We swing legs and a press
ORIGINAL FIT TOOLS Ankle-EX - Foot Expander with Adjustable Resistance
This model consists of two nylon leg cuffs connected to each other by elastic tubular cables. Due to the large length of tapes and velcro velcro, the expander can be fixed both under the calves and on the thighs, depending on which muscle groups you need to work through. The maximum load created when using all complete cables 20 kg.
Pros:
- Suitable for men and women;
- It is possible to change resistance by uncoupling or fastening short cables (there are 4 of them in the kit);
- The tubes are made of durable and durable natural latex that will not crack and crumble away from time;
- Compact storage, plus a mesh bag in the set.
Minuses:
- Just half a year warranty.
PROTRAIN 18137 - an ideal fitness expander for women
Thigh Master or “butterfly” is a truly universal expander that can be used to train the muscles of the arms, legs, back, buttocks, or chest. Women especially love him - for the simplicity, compact size and effectiveness of body shaping exercises. The simulator itself is a curved figure eight, really similar to butterfly wings, with a soft braided foam rubber.
Pros:
- Made of durable and durable spring steel;
- Does not take up much space;
- Suitable for people of any gender and age, regardless of the level of physical fitness;
- Cost up to 500 rubles.
Minuses:
- There is no possibility to adjust the load, and the resistance of the working unit is small here.
TORNEO A-910W - Easy Beginner Trainer
Another universal expander, which is used by both men and women, is a resilient thermoplastic polyurethane cable with a transverse handle and foot stirrups. This unpretentious design was surprisingly effective, because with its help you can use almost all muscle groups in training.
Pros:
- Suitable for people with low physical fitness;
- Compact and storage does not take up much space;
- Strong, durable cable.
Minuses:
- A slight resistance of only 3 kg, although this is quite enough for warming up and homework.
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