Block simulators: characteristics and reviews

Universal devices for building muscle mass are divided into several types. Among them:

• Block simulators;
• Power devices;
• Fitness stations;
• Smith's machine.

All of them have similar characteristics aimed at working out different muscle groups.

Short description

In order to understand the specificity that block simulators have, let us briefly review the features of standard devices:

1. The bars are designed for the development of the back, chest and arms.
2. On the bar you can develop different muscle groups, from the press, ending with triceps and biceps.
3. Benches for the press are oriented to pumping the shoulder, deltoid and other muscles.
4. Block simulators are aimed at developing a common muscle group, are divided into several types.

Features

The device is intended for training breasts, press and arms. It allows you to work through all the basic muscle groups. In several variations, a block frame can be produced. The simulator with built-in load type is more stable, it makes it possible to develop internal areas. As a rule, this design is intended for professional athletes and those people who are trying to quickly gain weight.

Equipment

Block simulators are focused on physical training at home or in the gym. The bar stand helps to increase or decrease the load for the athlete by adding or removing "pancakes". Usually similar simulators are sold in a set with a power bench, on which you can perform bench press.

The basis of the device is a frame that can withstand up to five hundred kilograms of load. When choosing a model, it is necessary to take into account the presence of limiting supports, the type of material. This will make it possible to acquire not only an effective, but also a safe simulator. On the device under consideration it is possible to perform a lot of exercises that allow you to work out almost all the muscles, starting with the biceps, ending with the press and the cervical department.

Block simulator: exercises

Below are the main ways of training:

1. Back working by means of vertical traction. This helps to increase the muscles in volume, adjust their shape and size. Also contributes to the formation of a trapezoid, delta, waist, buttocks and abdomen.
2. The horizontal tract is aimed at developing the inner part of the trapezius muscles, as well as the back and spine.
3. The lower muscles of the trunk allow you to correct the lower thrust. To properly work the entire body, you need to perform the exercise sitting, with extended forward and half-bent legs.
4. The block-train simulator is performed from the chest or shoulders. Such exercises give the opportunity to develop the muscles of the chest, back, shoulder girdle. From the shoulders, the exercise is performed sitting or standing using dumbbell elements. From the chest press is made on a special bench. This involves the use of a barbell or dumbbells.
5. The widest muscle trains the pull to the chest, which is performed standing or sitting on a bench. The entire spectrum of muscles is trained, but the main load is taken up by the hands.

Leg Training

In this aspect, block simulators can also help. Reduction of legs is used to develop the middle gluteal muscle. In this case, the load is on the inside of the thigh.

Performing bench press, you can train the femoral and gluteal muscles in a complex manner. Exercise gives the opportunity to work out the shape and volume.

Elementary squats produce with built-in or loose weight. In the first version, a special device is used. In the second case, use a dumbbell or barbell. Lesson allows you to develop the musculature of the lower leg.

Correction of calves and calves is performed on the machine by flexing and unbending the legs in the reclining position with the use of built-in or free weight. Another effective exercise is leg rearing. It develops the outer part of the thigh and gluteal muscles. It is performed with the help of fixing blocks, which give the main load to the trained limbs.

Variants with built-in weight

The principle of operation of such a device is to hold the load with special batch-type locks. During the exercise, they move up or down with the help of guide rods or cables. To change the load, it is enough to move the lock to another position, changing the number of gripping of flat weighting. The attachment on the extra weight is represented by pins and holes.

Block simulators of this type are designed for initial level training. Have a universal structure that allows you to work out all muscle groups without the participation of a coach. Also produced devices aimed at working out a specific part of the muscles. Similar models are used in sports halls and fitness centers. For the home, the best option is a universal device that does not require additional space.

Modifications with free weight

Such complexes belong to professional equipment. They include dumbbells, pancakes from the bar and other elements that allow you to pick up the load individually. As a rule, the simulator corrects the work and development of a certain group of muscles.

In addition, block simulators with free weight give the opportunity to develop parts of the body that are problematic to work on analogues with built-in weights.

Block simulator with own hands

A universal device for complex musculation can be made independently. It will be necessary to make a frame with burdening, upper and lower blocks with a diameter of at least 15 centimeters, removable handles, a bench and adjustable patella.

The above picture shows the dimensions of the simulator. On it you can train almost all muscle groups, starting with the hands, ending with the press and legs. As power blocks, it is possible to use iron elements with a suitable weight. As an option, use pancakes from the bar, adding or lowering the weight.

User Reviews

As evidenced by consumer feedback, traction in the block simulator allows you to develop the majority of muscles. Among the minuses of this device, some athletes call a high price (the question is mainly about quality and professional models). This is not surprising, since for such modifications, strong and expensive components are used.

Those who want to save money and at the same time to train muscles, can make the device themselves, using improvised means or spare parts from old simulators, barbells, dumbbells and other components. The main thing is to observe safety precautions. Particular attention should be paid to the reliability of fixing the load and the stability of the entire complex.