Regular readers of my blog know that I’ve been doing a form of fitness and strength training called Static Contraction Training – and that I’ve achieved significant gains in strength (34% gain on bench press and 39% gain on leg press).
Static Contraction Training is a method of strength training that I first heard about from Tony Robbins. SCT has enabled me to get the greatest results in the least amount of time each week.
To learn more about how to get started with Static Contraction Training, I recommend Pete Sisco’s excellent resource of training information on Static Contraction Training. Pete’s the best!
With the very heavy weights needed for SCT, I’ve pretty much maxed out the conventional equipment at the gym. I found myself spending more time than I wanted loading and unloading weight plates – counter to my goal of maximum results in minimum time – so I began looking for a better option.
I decided to get the “Streamline SR” from Super Rep (formerly known as Explosive Fitness), equipment specially developed for Static Contraction Training. The equipment uses a static (but adjustable) bar, with a meter that measures force up to 5,000 pounds of resistance. I recently received the equipment and it is the first component in my home gym.
The Streamline SR requires assembly, with two 9/13-inch wrenches and one 1/2-inch wrench. The instruction manual suggests to allow two to four hours for unpacking and assembly, which proved to be about right. Assembly wasn’t as difficult as I thought it would be: it was somewhat like assembling a bicycle.
I’m looking forward to integrating this equipment into my work out routines, and will report the results here from time to time. In the meantime, here are unpacking photos, as well as a photo of the finished unit:
The equipment came in 3 boxes.
Unpacking one box.
Unpacking another box.
A few hours later, fully assembled, trying out the bench press.
Related strength training tip: I have been using NewGrips to cushion my palms and fingers and add strength to my grip so I can lift even heavier weights. NewGrips are made of neoprene and I’m finding are much better than traditional weight lifting gloves. I bought these, use them every workout and think these are the best weight lifting grips around. If you decide to get a pair, I’m linking to NewGrips with an affiliate link, meaning I get a token commission if you click from my link and purchase a pair of NewGrips from the manufacturer. – David Eckoff
Links: Updated Results:
Fitness Results Over One Year: Transforming My Body Through Fitness and Nutrition (January 13, 2008) Strength Training: Unpacking New “Streamline SR” Fitness Equipment (August 25, 2007) Fitness Results: Break Out Quarter! (Quarterly report, August 29, 2007: gained another 6.1 pounds of muscle; lost another 2.85 pounds of fat): Strength Training with Static Contraction Training: results after ten months (Quarterly report, May 17, 2007: gained another 1.2 pounds of muscle; lost another 2.95 pounds of fat ) Strength Training with Static Contraction Training: results after four months (November 23, 2006)
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Hi David,
I’m writing you because I have had no luck finding the equipment you described …(“Streamline SR” from Super Rep (formerly known as Explosive Fitness), equipment specially developed for Static Contraction Training)…
do you have a contact name, number or website to order this?
thank you, John Murphy, DC 608-345-0655
Same ? as above. where do I find the Streamline SR and how much is it? thanks
Super-rep no longer exists. but explosive fitness does
http://www.explosivefitness.com/blog/2009/03/time-to-get-it/
I have one that I have never used. I set it up, and never even watched the video. It’s for sale if anyone is interested….
Do you still have the equipment for sale?
Gayle. I saw your ad. How much are you asking? Why are you selling it? Send me an e-mail.
Hi Gayle,
Do you still have you Super Rep Equipment ( I doubt it), but how much ar you asking. I am interested thanks
I’m interested in buying SC equipment. Contact me with instructions on how to accomplish this objective. Email address supra, or by phone 267-246-5119 at your earliest convenience.
Hi Gayle, what is the asking price?
Explosive Fitness never changed their name.
“Super Rep” was an independent distributor of the product for a time and is no longer selling the product. The equipment was, and is, Explosive Fitness equipment. Their address is: http://www.explosivefitness.com
The Streamline (comparable to what David used) is $1497 USD + $277 shipping. They also have a more expensive model with personalized software and other features for roughly $3000.00.
David- How has your progress been over the last 18 months? (since Jan. 2008)
Regards.
I have the Explosive Fitness Streamline model but I have lost all the paperwork that came with it (the instruction manual, the descriptions of the various exercises, the exercise log sheets, etc). Does anyone have the manuals, etc? Or even better have them in PDF format? If so, I would be happy to pay for copying and mailing them. I really want to get back to using my XF7000 but I don’t remember how to do the exercises exactly and I don’t want to hurt myself.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
William
William, Explosive Fitness published streaming video on how to do each exercise at: http://tinyurl.com/yhsucww. They also used to include a DVD that demonstrated the exercises. Good luck contacting them re: that though, I’ve been trying to contact them for 3 days now re: a support issue and so far they are being very unresponsive. After 3 days of phone messages and emails to them, they have yet to respond to my very simple request for information.
I currently own The Streamline Digital. My meter is busted does anyone know where I can get this fixed or buy another?
Thanks,
Steve