Better than the P.E.T.E?

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Better than the P.E.T.E?

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Is there something better than the P.E.T.E. for embouchure training/building muscle?

I’ve had mine for around 10-15 years now, and it no longer burns or feels like I’m building my embouchure anymore. Is there something that’s better or next level? Thanks.
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I don't know if it's better... but it's heavier!
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Get a Portex Incentive Spirometer. The best thing ever!
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Maybe CTS(compression training system) ?
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I just stumbled across this contraption. It looks like a PETE without the disc, but still uses the pulling exercise. So I guess you have to clamp down hard.

See the third video for "U-trainer point": https://u-trainer.info/en/
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AtomicClock wrote: Thu Jan 22, 2026 11:40 am I just stumbled across this contraption. It looks like a PETE without the disc, but still uses the pulling exercise. So I guess you have to clamp down hard.

See the third video for "U-trainer point": https://u-trainer.info/en/
This is exactly what I was hoping to find. Thanks!
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BrianJohnston wrote: Wed Aug 06, 2025 12:07 pm I’ve had mine for around 10-15 years now
Around 11 years ago the P.E.T.E. Pro came out. Maybe you missed it?
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"Clamping down hard" is not a beneficial exercise... if anything, it's what you shouldn't do.
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Doug, I would love to hear your thoughts on the U trainer gadget linked above. Here’s a shot from the YouTube video. It looks like it focuses on your corners.
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I'll give that one a very big maybe.
Resistance strength training in a direction you don't need strength.
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