Not really planning on getting them, but i've always wondered about those various "chest expanders." Some have the two handles and a spring that you pull put or the straight spring with handles that you bend into a U shape. Anyone?????

Maybe you could link us to a picture of one? I have never heard of/seen anything like what you describe.

Not really planning on getting them, but i've always wondered about those various "chest expanders." Some have the two handles and a spring that you pull put or the straight spring with handles that you bend into a U shape. Anyone?????
They work well but no way to increase resistance after you get use to them.

The second one you mention is called a "Bullworker"

The first one you mention used to be popular years ago for newbies because you could get them cheap at any big department store.

( I had one at the time....in the 60's).

I don't know why they called it a chest expander....because when you pull it from each end you are working your back.

You could start with one coil spring in it and work your way up to 5 springs.

Tame in comparison to today's stuff.

Throw away your power racks and plates gentleman:

http://www.fitness-equipment.com/acatalog/Bullworkerpicmenexercise.jpg

The one I had looked something like this:-

http://www.net2fitness.com/back_chest_expander_arm_stretch_cords.htm

But instead of rubber cords they used wire springs which if held against your body when expanded, would catch your body hair and pull it out.

Ouch!:(

The one I had looked something like this:-

http://www.net2fitness.com/back_chest_expander_arm_stretch_cords.htm

But instead of rubber cords they used wire springs which if held against your body when expanded, would catch your body hair and pull it out.
Ouch!:(

If he was talking about cables or springs, of course you can increase resistance to a point most of us can't do. A 5 or 6 spring set can bow over the strongest of men. I think they are great pec and tricep, and lats builders.

They are good for travel, very portable.

Gents, here's the chest expander on Amazon (first post attempt with pic btw).

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000653K9C.01-A1W8MCNDZGVDP1._AA280_SCLZZZZZZZ_.gif

Hokie

Gents, here's the chest expander on Amazon (first post attempt with pic btw).

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000653K9C.01-A1W8MCNDZGVDP1._AA280_SCLZZZZZZZ_.gif

Hokie

Always wear a shirt when you use one. They work well. As a kid, I saw some good upper bodies bult by them.