The Bowflex offers a wide range of exercises for the martial artist. You may think of the Bowflex Training System as something just for models and bodybuilders, but this is not the case. Units are good for that too, but they’re certainly not limited to that use.

Martial Arts

Martial arts use a wide range of muscles in training and combat. The legs, arms and back are used in different throws, kicks and punches. All of this requires agility and muscular strength to pull off.

The legacy

Your legs are your anchor in martial arts, when you throw a punch they are what keep you firmly planted. Try to imagine striking an opponent while he is suspended in the air, his strikes would push him back without anchoring his feet to the ground and would be ineffective against his opponent.
To increase leg strength, you can do a variety of exercises.

or leg extensions

or squats

o Kick back with the standing leg

o Lunges and more

All of this can be done with a Bowflex Ultimate 2 edition home gym. In addition to making you a more effective puncher, increased leg strength is important for kicking, catching, and catching.

Arms

Arm strength is also important when it comes to martial arts. You can have the best legs in the world and if your arms are weak then you only have half your arsenal. Keep your arms strong and flexible by doing different types of exercises with your Bowflex.

Arm exercises:

or French Press

o Lying 45 degree triceps extension

o Seated Bicep Curl

o Standing Biceps Curl

o Seated Wrist Curl

This will strengthen your arms and wrists and make you a more effective puncher. In addition to using the gym at home, you can also benefit from Bowflex free weights for deadlifts and more.

behind

Your back is very important in martial arts and other athletic activities. The back is considered part of your core and if the core is weak, the rest of the body is weak.

Back exercises:

o Seated lat rows

o Standing Side Rows

o Standing lower back extensions

o Pull downs/reverse pull downs

Imagine trying to throw someone with a weak back, not a pretty picture. Increase your back strength and therefore your overall strength with the many exercises you can do at a Bowflex home gym.

Finally

Exercise and diet are important for any discipline including martial arts. You also know that stretching is a necessary part of the equation, count that double in martial arts. You’ll also want to get in a good cardiovascular workout to increase your stamina for training and competition.