DYNO - Dynamic Strength Training

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The Concept2 DYNO takes the principles of the Indoor Rower and applies them to strength training, offering three core exercises: Bench Press, Bench Pull and Leg Press

The flywheel can produce a far greater range of resistance than the Indoor Rower, but still only in response to the user's efforts. Because the power produced by a muscle is not constant throughout the contraction, traditional weight training is limited by the maximum weight that can be lifted at the weakest point in the muscle contraction. Dynamic Strength Training enables your muscles to be fully challenged throughout the lift as the resistance is created in dynamic response to your effort.

Safe Exercise for All Anyone of any age can use it without supervision and there is no risk of weights or bars injuring you if you can't complete a lift. Smart Force Monitor The monitor provides instant, accurate feedback and is calibrated for comparison with all other DYNOs. perfect for strength testing and monitoring progress. Multiple Use The DYNO can be used for strength training, strength testing, circuit training or rehabilitation. Dynamic Loading The more force you apply, the more weight you 'lift'. Up to 999 kgs can be 'lifted' on the 55 kg DYNO. Eight damper levers control airflow to the fan, setting different loads (or drag factors). Extreme Durability Built to the same exacting standards as the Indoor Rower, the DYNO has been built to meet the demands of the toughest customers and require minimal maintenance.

THE EXERCISES

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• Adjust the handle height by loosening the knob on the vertical post. Set the bar to a comfortable height, just below your sternum. Tighten the knob.
• Sit on the seat beside the flywheel. Set the damper levers with no more than 1 or 2 open.
• Sit with your back straight, but not rigid, and firmly supported by the seat back. Your feet should be flat on the floor, knees turned slightly out. Keep your head level.
• Start with the bar close to your body. Hold the bar with an wide overhand grip, with the heel of the hand pushing firmly forward. Push the bar firmly away from your chest until the arms are straight, then return. The monitor will count down the first 3 pushes as practices, then will display data on subsequent work.
• Try 2 sets of 5 repetitions.

Bench Pull

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• Move to the other end of the machine. Loosen the knob on the vertical post and adjust the height of the handles to a comfortable position slightly lower than your bench press position.
• Set the damper levers with no more than 1 or 2 open.
• Sit astride the seat, facing the machine, with your chest supported. Your feet should be flat on the floor. Keep the knees far enough apart to allow the carriage to travel to the chest support. Grasp the handles with the palms down.
• Pull the handles towards the chest, keeping the forearms horizontal, until the handles are just past the chest support, then return. The monitor will count down the first 3 pulls as practices, then will display data on subsequent work.
• Try 2 sets of 5 repetitions.
  

Leg Press

• Raise the handle bar so that it is well clear of your knees when fully compressed.
• Adjust your feet in the footrests on either side of the vertical column. Adjust the footrests so that the balls of your feet rest on the flat stationary section of each Flexfoot.
• Set the damper levers with no more than 1 or 2 open.
• Sit as straight as possible with the head level, and the back well supported. Hold the handles below the seat.
• Note the position on the monorail of the vertical bar. The numbers on the monorail indicate the degree of compression you achieve. Start from a position which feels natural.
• Push the legs firmly and strongly forward until they are straight but not rigid then return to the same compressed position (check the number on the monorail) and repeat. The monitor will count down the first 3 pushes as practices, then will display data on subsequent work.
• Try 2 sets of 5 repetitions.

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The Force Monitor

The Force Monitor is designed to start automatically the moment you start 'lifting' and recalibrate itself each time a new set is preformed - adjusting for any load change. Consequently the first three lifts of easch set are counted as warm-ups to familiarise the user with the movement. the monitor then displays the workout data for each subsequent repetition. The following data can be displayed: Number of reps Time elapsed between each rep Force of each rep in lbs or kgs The highest force reading within the set Average force of all reps at the end of each set Number of sets Work (nm); Velocity (mm/sec) and Load for each 'lift' Stored data for up to 19 sets and over 300 reps

DYNO Training Guide

The DYNO Training Guide is an essential reference book if you want to get the most of the DYNO. As well as detailed information on the most effective way to train on the machine, there's information on how to monitor your progress, on how to exercise safely, and how to maintain the machine Download DYNO Training Guide

DYNO - short for Dynamonometer - a device that measures force.