Bullworker X5 -- The last of the Bullworkers
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When I was a young boy, around 15 or 16 years old; and looking to impress the girls with some muscles my father purchased for me a Tensolater. The Tensolater was later on renamed the Bullworker. If you are not familiar with the bullworker, it achieved incredible sales in the 70s and 80s. And then it fell out of favor and popularity.
Today the Bullworker X5 is the last of the model designed by Gert F Kolbel, the creator of the Tensolater and Bullworker. In this lens I hope to share with you some of my research and findings about the Bullworker X5 today.
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Bullworker X5 Vs Bully Xtreme 2
If you are a Bullworker X5 enthusiasts or perhaps have been looking to purchase a bullworker you may have run across a Bullworker alternative called the Bully Xtreme.
I would not be doing justice to this Squidoo lens if I did not compare the Bullworker X5 versus the Bully Xtreme 2.
While the Bully Xtreme resembles the older Tensolater or Bullworker two model, in my research that is where the similarities end.
Bullworker X5 versus the Bully Xtreme
Perhaps you have been wondering as I have what is the difference between the Bullworker X5 and the Bully Xtreme.
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They both use what I refer to as a 3 bar system. What I mean by that is that the left side handle and the right side handle both move independent of each other. I consider this to be the best improvement that Gert F Kolbel made to the original Tensolater. (Which of course was later renamed the Bullworker. Interestingly enough the Bull worker has been sold under many different names.)
The original patent was for the Tensolater. It was sold as the Bullworker, and it was also sold as the Macho Power in the 1980s.
Today the boxing company called Everlast sells a completely plastic version of the Bullworker called the Everlast Powerbow.
Approximately 3 years ago a new product emerged called the Bully Xtreme. The Bully Xtreme was a modification of the design of the bullworker X5. Frank Sherrill, the creator of the Bully Xtreme did not like the fact that the bullworker X5 was made of inexpensive plastic, it creaked and made noise when he worked out with it.
He also was not happy with the straps. They cut into his hands and frayed with use. He did not feel that they would last. And he was not reassured because the Bullworker X5 sold by the Bullworker USA distributor, John Hughes; at that time offered zero -- warranty.( I believe today it is offered with a one-year warranty.)
As a result, Mr. Sherrill decided that he wanted a metal type of Bullworker like the old Bullworker 2. But, he wanted to keep the design changes that Gert F Kolbel had introduced to the bullworker X5.
He wanted each side or each handle to move independently. This way when doing the exercises the stronger arm would not overcompensate for the weaker arm or the stronger leg for the weaker leg and so forth.
Personally I feel this is the problem with the new Bullworker model that Bullworker USA has introduced. John Hughes, who is the USA distributor for Bullworker, created this model. He calls it the Bow Classic.
It comes with plastic grips which I feel get in the way of your workout. (A decent pair of workout gloves would have been much better.)
The disadvantage in my opinion, of this product is the 2 tube design. This design does not allow each arm or each leg to work independently of each other. And therefore you can not develop a balanced physique.
Instead, I believe that unlike dumbbells or resistance bands or the Bully Xtreme, it may cause you to develop an unbalanced muscularity and strength.
In my opinion, the only two choices are the Bullworker X5 or the Bully Xtreme. Compare both of these products for yourself and for your needs. Personally, I believe the best choice would be a Bully Xtreme and a good set of resistance bands or exercise bands. Using strictly isometrics only builds strength.
The optimal way to train is to use both isometrics and isotonics. Using both of these methods you are sure to build the hard muscular body that you desire.
I would not be doing justice to this Squidoo lens if I did not compare the Bullworker X5 versus the Bully Xtreme 2.
While the Bully Xtreme resembles the older Tensolater or Bullworker two model, in my research that is where the similarities end.
Bullworker X5 versus the Bully Xtreme
Perhaps you have been wondering as I have what is the difference between the Bullworker X5 and the Bully Xtreme.
Click Here for the Best Bullworker and Prices!They both use what I refer to as a 3 bar system. What I mean by that is that the left side handle and the right side handle both move independent of each other. I consider this to be the best improvement that Gert F Kolbel made to the original Tensolater. (Which of course was later renamed the Bullworker. Interestingly enough the Bull worker has been sold under many different names.)
The original patent was for the Tensolater. It was sold as the Bullworker, and it was also sold as the Macho Power in the 1980s.
Today the boxing company called Everlast sells a completely plastic version of the Bullworker called the Everlast Powerbow.
Approximately 3 years ago a new product emerged called the Bully Xtreme. The Bully Xtreme was a modification of the design of the bullworker X5. Frank Sherrill, the creator of the Bully Xtreme did not like the fact that the bullworker X5 was made of inexpensive plastic, it creaked and made noise when he worked out with it.
He also was not happy with the straps. They cut into his hands and frayed with use. He did not feel that they would last. And he was not reassured because the Bullworker X5 sold by the Bullworker USA distributor, John Hughes; at that time offered zero -- warranty.( I believe today it is offered with a one-year warranty.)
As a result, Mr. Sherrill decided that he wanted a metal type of Bullworker like the old Bullworker 2. But, he wanted to keep the design changes that Gert F Kolbel had introduced to the bullworker X5.
He wanted each side or each handle to move independently. This way when doing the exercises the stronger arm would not overcompensate for the weaker arm or the stronger leg for the weaker leg and so forth.
Personally I feel this is the problem with the new Bullworker model that Bullworker USA has introduced. John Hughes, who is the USA distributor for Bullworker, created this model. He calls it the Bow Classic.
It comes with plastic grips which I feel get in the way of your workout. (A decent pair of workout gloves would have been much better.)
The disadvantage in my opinion, of this product is the 2 tube design. This design does not allow each arm or each leg to work independently of each other. And therefore you can not develop a balanced physique.
Instead, I believe that unlike dumbbells or resistance bands or the Bully Xtreme, it may cause you to develop an unbalanced muscularity and strength.
In my opinion, the only two choices are the Bullworker X5 or the Bully Xtreme. Compare both of these products for yourself and for your needs. Personally, I believe the best choice would be a Bully Xtreme and a good set of resistance bands or exercise bands. Using strictly isometrics only builds strength.
The optimal way to train is to use both isometrics and isotonics. Using both of these methods you are sure to build the hard muscular body that you desire.
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- Steelbow Steelbow Mar 24, 2009 @ 1:14 pm
- The Bullworker always offered an unconditional warranty.
This user does not understand the physics of the 3-tube design.
It is impossible for any of these tubes to move independently.
The purpose of the 3-tube X-5 design is it allowed 100% compression distance, which was 15 inches total. This was an improvement over the 60% compression (11 inches) with a Bullworker. Also, the nylon loop straps allowed for 3 levels of resistance instead of 1 level with the cables.
There are 3 different models sold by Bulworker/Bow Products and all of them are uniquely different in certain ways. If one wants to compare, compare the B-X to the Bow Classic, as these are similar design construction, apples to apples.
The B-X allows only 9-inches of compression due to the design that does not allow full compression of the outer tubes. The Bow Classic allows 11-inches with the 2-tube design and gives greater end resistance, not to mention the adjustable cable grips.
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- bullworkerx5 bullworkerx5 Dec 2, 2009 @ 8:56 pm
- Mr. Hughes,
Let's be real -- the Bullworker X5 never have an advertised "Unconditional Warranty!"
What you frequently commented that the Bullworker forum was that if somebody had a problem with it that you would replace it however, unless you were at the forum you would never know about this since this information was never displayed at your websites.
You completely misunderstand the physics of working out. The Bully Xtreme, super four, and your previous model Bullworker 28 -- are all three tube systems. There is a center spring and a center tube there are two metal tubes on either side. If you take the meter ring (the plastic ring that goes around the bully tube) and do the chest compression exercise at chest level -- you will find that one side your body has a greater strength than the other side.
This is also true in many other Bullworker type exercises.
In addition, isometrics is only really effective in building strength however, it has never proven effective in building muscle size or shape. For that you need to use isotonics (repetitions and sets of exercises.)
In addition, you just made one of my points about the three tube system. In the advertising that you have about the Bullworker bow classic you indicate that it is superior to a three tube system such as the Bullworker X5 or the Bully Xtreme.
Now, you commented that it does allow for greater compression than a two tube system.
In essence, in my opinion, what you have done is taken the Bully Xtreme and Bullworker super four design and modified it to create the Steel Bow and Bow Classic.
Let's be honest Mr. Hughes a Bully Xtreme arrived on the scene years ago -- all your marketing was the Bullworker X5 made in Japan. That product is not exactly the best Bullworker product on the market today. And at that time you offered no warranty whatsoever on that product.
Those are just the facts my friend.
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