Revolutionary Assisted Push Up Machine! Full Core/Body Workout. Sculpt & Strengthen Core, Arms, Shoulders, Back & more/Workout at home/control the resistance - do more, do 'em better!

I’ve been going to Boot-camp workouts with my boyfriend and was hating that I was the only one doing push ups off my knees, so I was very interested when a friend told me about this machine. I was extra surprised when it arrived and found there is no real assembly; the parts just slide together and you’re ready to go. I used the access code on the quick start guide to log in to the web site for the instructional video on how to use it correctly, then I went straight to the warm up & work out videos - then came the sweat! I did the exercise routine as per their ‘Basic Workout’ which is like a circuit routine where you do a series of different moves, one after the other then rest at the end before doing the whole thing again. It comes with sliders that you use on your hands and on your feet for exercises on and off the machine, so you’re doing a whole body workout, and it mixes things up with different push up variations, and the cool thing was, on this machine, I was actually doing proper push ups right from the start!Now at Boot Camp ( I don’t’ take the machine to boot camp – I keep it at home as my dirty little secret) I’ve started doing some of the push ups properly, before I have to drop back to my knees. We do a lot of push ups during a class, and I only been using the ARC-NRG for short while, but it’s already improved my strength in my upper body, and it gives you a good core work out while you using it and holding your form in the plank position. I purchased this as a training device to help me improve my upper body strength, but I found the workout it gives you is really good – sore muscles, heavy breathing and as I said – lots of sweating. My boyfriend worked through the harder exercises they have on their exercise menu, and he also felt it was a good workout – even for him. Oh, and it’s also very light, so easy to move around and when I’m not using it I just stand it up in my closet out of the way.

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The ARC-NRG is a very effective way to do graduated push-ups. It hits the intended muscle groups very effectively.I rated the ARC 4 stars instead of 5 because the chest plate could use a little more padding. (I solved this problem by using a small folded dish towel). Additionally when you get on the machine it is very easy to inadvertently hit the foot adjustment switch. After a few tries, getting on and off the machine becomes second nature so that should not deter anyone looking to purchase the ARC.In terms of effectiveness the ARC is a five star performer. It is not constructed for commercial use in a gym. It is never the less a great piece of home equipment.

When I was a young man, I could get down on the floor and knock out 35-40 pushups. Now that I'm 67 and have let myself get soft and heavy, I am of course dismayed to find that I can only do 3 or 4. In my quest to "rage against age", I went looking for something to help me regain my strength and ability to do pushups, the undisputed king of bodyweight exercises. Enter the ARC-NRG PushUp.It arrived 2 days after I ordered it. It was well packaged and easy to assemble. While it's very light in weight, it appears to be more than stout enough to do the job it was brilliantly designed to do, which is to help me train myself to do pushups again as part of my new overall weight training and cardio fitness program.I've given myself a 50 pushup challenge. Using the ARC-NRG, I'm going to train myself to eventually be able to knock out 50 unassisted pushups and I don't care how long it takes to get there. One year? Two years? It doesn't matter. I WILL regain the strength of my youth and then some. I WILL rage against age, y'all!Like anything else, you'll only get out of the ARC-NRG what you put into it. My objective with it is to be patient, persistent and consistent. I'm on a journey. It's a marathon, not a sprint, and I already know, after just a few times using it, that the ARC-NRG PushUp is going to be one of my best and closest traveling companions.RAGE AGAINST AGE!!! LET'S DO THIS!!! :-)

just a little hard getting on and off

Such a simple machine, but such a huge improvement on the basic pushup. The machine just feels right when you get on it and start performing reps. I feel much less stress on my shoulders, while at the same time getting an incredible chest and tricep workout. Maintaining a straight body position ( sort of plank-like ) also works the abs - it's almost impossible to use this machine and arch your back.The ability to adjust the load of a pushup is incredibly useful and means that anyone, regardless of their level of training, can benefit from this machine. The included sliders allow for some wicked variations, and you are also able to perform crunches on the machine.It's light and easy to move, effective workouts can be performed in 10-15 minutes, and there's enough exercise variations to prevent boredom.This machine has quickly become one of my favorite training tools. Highly recommend for anyone looking to incorporate bodyweight training into their fitness regimen - beginner or not, this machine will test your capabilities.

Waste of money...after 45 years of doing pushups both free style and with dozens of different assists and gadgets...this does nothing to add to difficulty or benefit... however for a beginner who may have have difficulty doing a few push ups it might increase the difficulty and teach good form..but if you are experienced push up person skip this apparatus

If you want to add a dimension to plain old push ups, this is the equipment to buy. The settings allows you to use your body weight to add more resistance and helps to build more strength. Great value for the price, simple to use.