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Elite Fitness Prowler & my Crawler:) |
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Posts: 10780 (10/23/07 07:58:25) |
After reading this article I decided to make my own version of this www.elitefts.com/documents/prowler.htm
to see what the buzz was all about. Well all I can say is IT KICKS BUTT  !!!!!Check it out! Jim |
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Posts: 10780 (10/26/07 10:21:14) |
I worked with the Crawler everyday since Sunday except today due to heavy rain. It really works your legs & lungs not to mention many stabilization muscles.
Anyone checked out the link yet? Jim |
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Posts: 165 (10/29/07 23:51:43) |
That does seem like it would kick some arse, although I would certainly try to make my own versus spending over $500 (including the shipping).
How did you make yours? |
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Posts: 9 (10/30/07 07:12:18) |
and will make one How did you make yours ? Shipping i havent reveived a reply too as yet as im overseas
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Posts: 10780 (10/30/07 07:53:37) |
Crawler plans (the homemade Prowler):
I took a car tire still on the rim & bolted it flat to a 2" x 10" x 36" board towards one end. Next I took a 4" x 4" x 36" & bolted it across the other end (I had to use some scrap wood to adjust for height from the ground) on the under side. Then I took some large (I think 7.5") lawn mower wheels & attached them to the ends of the 4" x 4". I then got some plumbing pipe with flanges & elbows & screwed them into the 4" x 4" to make the push handles I also put a pull handle on the flat tire end board. I then guesstimated by pushing it where I would connect a larger diameter pipe & flange for a loading pin (which I haven't used yet). There you go now you have a easily built homemade Prowler which I have dubbed my Crawler. I also made a lighter one for my boys using the same size lumber but smaller tire & lawn mower wheels. You can probably use this as a pull sled also I know you can grab the smaller front handle & get low & pull it, so I can see any reason it wouldn't work as a normal sled. If you all have any more questions cuz I wasn't clear enough just ask. Also let me know how yours came out. Jim |
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Posts: 11 (12/25/07 22:49:26) |
check out the sled at www.performbetter.com
it is better and more sturdy |
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Combat Student |
This one..? | ||
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Posts: 9785 (12/26/07 08:07:19) |
http://www.performbetter.com/detail.aspx_Q_ID_E_5287_A_rnd_E_24
That is what I'm talking about, but I could still (even with my limited carpentry skills) make one for cheaper. Jim |
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Posts: 363 (12/26/07 19:48:40) |
Do you have any pics of the crawler? I have some ideas for one. I just need to get off my ***. I still haven't fully recovered from my move that was over 1
1/2 ago. I still find myself rebuilding stuff I had before....
http://www.geocities.com/fightraining http://fightraining.blogspot.com/ http://youtube.com/profile?user=aptdwler |
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Posts: 9786 (12/27/07 08:33:47) |
Aptdwler,
Sorry:(, No pics mainly because I don't know how to take a pic then post it on the internet. From what I read on your blog I would suggest using a tire lying flat which will work on cement or grass (or most anything). I use mine on a grass field (formerly a horse field) so there are a few bumps & such nothing major. I will try it on a hill one day that ought to be interesting (or impossible;)). Look at my description then I'm sure you can improve on it. I put it together in 30 minutes or less once I figured out what I needed. Regards, Jim |
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Posts: 364 (01/01/08 18:17:33) |
i'm slowing working on things, but what are the wheels for? You got me lost on that part....
http://www.geocities.com/fightraining
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Combat Student |
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Posts: 9787 (01/02/08 08:16:38) |
The lawnmower wheels are for support of the back (wide) end. They allow the flat car tire to provide friction for resistance while still having the ability of
steering adjustments plus for ease turning the device 180 degrees. When you lift the front (flat car tire) end the "crawler" will spin around fairly
easy (still a little hard since you are freight train breathing at this point
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Does this make sense? Jim |
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nddillon.theofficebodybu... |
Pictures please? | ||
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Posts: 1 (03/06/08 00:06:33) |
Could you please post some pics?
Below are some of the things I have came up with. Next is a weight vest and in the works is a Growler...cause that will be the sound it makes when pushing it on pavement. www.wannabebigforums.com/showthread.php?t=108090 forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=7673121 http://www.t-nation.com/tmagnum/readTopic.do?id=1132144&pageNo=7#1991025 Let me know what you think about my ideas and please send suggestions my way!!! |
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Posts: 9831 (03/06/08 08:15:14) |
My wife says she knows how to post pics, so as soon as I can I will get her to help me.
Jim |
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Posts: 9837 (03/19/08 15:50:50) |
She says maybe this weekend, keep your fingers crossed
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Jim |
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The pics are here!!!!! | ||
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Posts: 9838 (03/23/08 13:34:12) |
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Posts: 309 (03/27/08 23:51:42) Animal Powered |
Nice - a whole body workout right there!
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Posts: 9840 (03/28/08 07:20:33) |
TGM,
I even made a smaller/lighter one for my sons. As a matter of fact they did the crawler push & hand over hand rope pull along with 200yds jogs & hanging knee raises. Jim |
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Posts: 310 (03/28/08 21:19:25) Animal Powered |
Do you do intervals with it or just keep going? Do you find bending over like that hard on the back? Does it tear up your lawn?
An idea for another variation: Pull it by tumpline and strengthen your neck, like I used to do with my backpack. |
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Posts: 9841 (03/28/08 23:09:11) |
I mix things up with doing anywhere from 50-100yd sets or just use a 100yd push as a finisher. I wonder how hard it would be to rig & use a tumpline on it?
Hmm....I may give it a shot.
Jim |
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Posts: 311 (03/29/08 14:32:56) Animal Powered |
On second thought, maybe the tump line isn't a good idea. The sled might hit an obstacle and suddenly stop and hurt your neck. OK, here's another idea:
a chest harness, if you want to give your arms a rest.
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Posts: 9842 (03/29/08 20:16:56) |
I do have a chest harness, good idea! Yeah the tumpline may hit a snag & snap my neck. I bet I could rig up something on my barn/gym floor though. I really
need to hit the neck more than I do. Right now I don't do any neck enough to make steady gains in strength.
Jim |
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