Description
K KiNGKANG Upgraded Section Adjustable Weight Bench
Professional Exercise Equipment Manufacturers
K KiNGKANG telah berpengalaman selama 10 tahun dalam pembuatan peralatan olahraga dan kami memproduksi berbagai macam peralatan olahraga. Ini adalah produk terbaru kami, yang lebih kuat konstruksinya, memiliki kapasitas beban yang lebih besar, tahan lebih lama, terjamin kualitasnya dan merupakan peningkatan yang besar dari produk kami sebelumnya.
Upgraded cushion plate and armrest plate
1. The cushion uses recycled cotton material can make the picture 24 hours of use without deformation, long seat not tired, more comfortable.
2. Armrest plate using more advanced materials than the cushion, shaped regenerated cotton, do exercise movements more easily.
Peningkatan Papan Belakang
Panel Belakang Yang Tebal
Pelat baja telah ditambahkan ke bagian belakang, yang lebih tebal daripada pelat sandaran punggung sebelumnya dan memiliki segel butiran leci, yang terlihat lebih rapi dan lebih mewah, serta lebih stabil, tidak goyah dan lebih aman digunakan.
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5CM thick main frame steel pipe |
Kick function (without dumbbells) |
10cm Big Feet |
Swivel rear foot cover for height adjustment |
Multi-Angle Adjustment
- His backrest plate has 7 adjustable methods, you can adjust a variety of angles to complete the training of different movements, to enhance the effectiveness of the exercise.
- The handrail has a 3 (angle) + 3 (length) adjustment, so you can adjust its angle and length to complete the daily required exercise.
A Variety Of Ways To Exercise
15-in-1 Exercise Style
This product is suitable for all exercise enthusiasts, you could use this product to get a strong body, and he uses a lot of ways, ergonomic design, you could use him to exercise the chest, legs, waist, arms, abdomen, back, the muscles and shaping, so that you have a more perfect body than others.
Michelle L. Beck –
When I was in high school (mid 80’s) Greek mythology (Iliad/Odyssey) was required reading. I tortured myself for hours attempting to understand the heavily worded passages filled with war and death. So, when my book club member picked “The Song of Achilles”, I read the summary and feared that it would be difficult to start, never-mind finish. And while I love to read, this didn’t seem like a book I would have selected or enjoyed. Yes, I like movies like “300” and “Gladiator”, and TV shows like “Spartacus”, but was I really ready to voluntarily enter the world of the Trojan war? Guess what? I did and I really, really liked it. The language was not difficult to understand, and the novel was not so heavily worded that I had to reread the passages over and over. The writing was simple (of course I stumbled over some of the names) and filled with new and inventive plot possibilities. But the most interesting thing about this story is how the story is told. We see the rise and fall of Achilles, through the eyes of his companion/lover, Patroclus.Exiled Prince, Patroclus, meets Achilles when he is sent to live with King Peleus. Achilles is the son of Peleus and the Sea Nymph, Thetis. Achilles is confident, handsome, fearless, not to mention destined for great things. Clumsy, awkward and shy, Patroclus is everything that Achilles is not. So, when Achilles picks Patroclus as his companion, everyone is shocked and dismayed. Soon we are allowed to follow their growing relationship from young boys to grown men, and from friends to lovers.Eventually, they are sent to train with Chiron (half horse/half man/Centaur) until Achilles (commanded by his mother) is sent into hiding (as a woman) in another kingdom. There he secretly marries the princess and sires a child. Patroclus finds him and they are dispatched to fight in the war (Paris has taken Helen to Troy and won’t return her). This is Achilles’ opportunity to show and prove his greatness. They toll for 10 years (even overcoming a plague) outside the gates of Troy. And then, following an affront to his reputation (the greedy King Agamemnon attempted to claim one of his possessions, Briseis, who he only saved to appease Patroclus), Achilles refuses to fight until he gets an apology, although this will mean several of his people will die. Without their greatest warrior, they are doomed. Patroclus tries to reason with Achilles but to no avail. So, in an attempt to make things better (amongst the men), restore Achilles reputation and help win the war, Patroclus sets out on a fool’s errand to attack the gates of Troy. Unfortunately, he is killed by Hector (Achilles arch enemy). Grieving (and dealing with a lot of guilt), Achilles sets out to avenge Patroclus’ death. He will stop at nothing until he gets his revenge by killing Hector. And while he achieves his goals, he too is killed (by Paris, with the help of Apollo).What I liked:1. While you may think that Achilles is the hero or what the story is about, it is really about Patroclus, who loved him unconditionally regardless of his flaws. Yes, Achilles was beautiful, musically talented (lyre) and a skilled warrior, but he was also aloof and at times difficult. And while Patroclus saw his shortcomings, he loved him in spite of them. Eventually even giving his life to make sure that Achilles remained whole.2. The dynamic between Achilles, his mother (Thetis) and Patroclus. While Thetis never thought Patroclus was good enough for her son and never understood their love, it is his telling their life stories and their mutual love that in the end softened her outer shell (ok, kind-of). She came to understand that Patroclus loved her son.3. Briseis’ story. Her words of love to Patroclus and her willingness to stay with him forever, even if that meant sharing him with Achilles was simply beautiful. Not to mention, in the end she died on her own terms, refusing to be claimed (by Agamemnon) or enslaved again.4. Achilles’ rage. I could imagine what Achilles was feeling as he circled the gates of Troy dragging Hector’s body behind him. I understood his grief and sympathized when he refused to give Priam his son, Hector’s remains. And I could visualize Achilles leaning over and caring for Patroclus’ remains, hoping that he would awaken or be resurrected.5. Achilles’ death. It was beautifully written. “He turns his head a little, as if to watch it come. He closes his eyes and feels its point push through his skin, parting thick muscle, warming its way past the interlacing fingers of his ribs.” Once he avenged the death of the person he loved, he had nothing really to live for. He did not want to live in a world without his soulmate.I am undecided about:1. The hasty conclusion. I would have liked to really see more of Pyrrhus’ reign. I did find it ironic that unlike Achilles (who was reared by his mortal father and Chiron), his son, Pyrrhus was allowed to grow and develop under Thetis. She believed that Achilles humanness made him vulnerable, so I was curious to see did this opportunity to raise another version of Achilles make a difference. Pyrrhus, while a great warrior and strategist, was cold, entitled, selfish and mean. The opposite of Achilles, who while aloof, was able to love, and yet they both had the same fate. Neither was fated to live forever. Ironically, Achilles’ son died for the same affront (claiming or taking a woman) that caused Achilles to stop fighting.In conclusion, I only touched on a few things from the book in this review. But be assured, there is a lot that made this a fascinating read. There was romance, treachery, war, passion (because there is a difference between romance and passion), tragedy and good old Greek mythology. What else do you need? 4.5 stars
Maureen –
This book has been on my radar for years, but I didn’t get around to reading it until my 8th grader selected it as her summer reading book. Instead of being disappointed in myself at having waited for so long to read this masterpiece, I’m going to focus on the positive and tell you that it was absolutely worth waiting for.The Song of Achilles is a glorious retelling of the Greek legend, but instead of the hero himself sharing his exploits, the narrative unfolds from the perspective of Patroclus, Achilles’ childhood friend who later becomes his lover. They first meet as boys, and Achilles takes Patroclus under his wing, setting him apart from the other boys as his boon companion. Patroclus accompanies Achilles to Mount Pelion, and lessons with Chiron the centaur, which is where their friendship begins to shift into a physical relationship. Eventually, the call to war sounds and Patroclus accompanies Achilles to Troy, where the Greeks lay siege to the city-state in their attempt to recapture Helen, who absconded with the Trojan Prince Paris.If you’re familiar with Greek mythology, then you’ll know Achilles’ fate. Because of the nature of Fate, Patroclus and Achilles are also aware of Achilles’ fate years before it happens. Patroclus is not aware of his own role in the foretold prophecy until it happens, and it can be argued that even afterwards, he does not fully realize the import.Although the source material is an epic poem, Miller opts for prose and does such justice to the original with carefully planned word choice and cadence. This should not come as a surprise; Miller is a Classics scholar and this contribution is the result of years of study.I would absolutely recommend The Song of Achilles. Even though it absolutely devastated me, I’m grateful for the experience. This is one of the rare books that I own three different versions of: physical copy, a kindle version, and the audiobook. On that note, I should add that Frazer Douglas does a wonderful job with the narration. This has quickly earned a place in my top 10 favorite books, and I know it’ll eventually become one of my most re-read books.