What are some lifts you didn't use to rate, but have grown to love?

[tmt101]

@thebelovedofgod Not lifts but MYO reps for arm exercises are great.

 

[frustratedhusband]

@tmt101 Love me some myo rep match

 

[stallions]

@thebelovedofgod Standard rope pushdowns

 

[stormboy1]

@stallions i prefer a metal bar - its more stable and i can generate more force as i'm pushing down.

I never liked the rope so im curious as to why?

 

[stallions]

@stormboy1 Moving away from the midline of the body is just the natural movement path for triceps. I do like bars as well because they let you use more weight but I like that the ropes dont lock you into an unnatural path as much

 

[brianiqllis]

@stormboy1 A decade ago I used to prefer the rope, but lately I've found the bar more comfortable and better for making progress.

A lot of exercise variation preference is related to an individual's anatomy.

 

[stallions]

@brianiqllis For sure. The differences between a rope pushdown and bar pushdown are so minor that people should just choose whatever they enjoy the most

 

[orthodox_christian]

@thebelovedofgod Preacher curl

I tried it with dumbbell, ez bar, cable and a machine (Matrix?!)

Until I discovered a Prime Preacher curl machine.

 

[tdidymas]

@orthodox_christian The preacher curls machine at my gym is decent. I did a few sets on the standard preacher curl pad with an ez-curl bar and it gave me tendonitis that I have since worked through. I haven't touched it since.

 

[prestodabesto]

@thebelovedofgod Stiff arm pulldown has become one of my favorite exercises. When i started, didn't do it right, i used some of my triceps, and didnt find the right angle or biomechanic for back (idk how to explain it) But now, i feel it in my back so much, it's awesome IMO

 

[anonymous_christian]

@prestodabesto This is a good one. So few gyms have a real pullover machine, and this seems to be a pretty good replacement. Also nice exercise to end the back part of pull day and give your biceps some rest before that part of the session.

 

[lordjesusmysavior]

@prestodabesto I think it’s rest of the muscles finally catching up?
Atleast that’s how I make it make sense to myself. (My forearms are weak af)

 

[startemple]

@prestodabesto Always found it difficult to “feel” these. Any tips?

 

[skyline_1241]

@startemple I really started to feel these when I took a few steps back and really let my back stretch. Shit lit my back on fire the first time I figured it out

 

[startemple]

@skyline_1241 I’ll give it a go, thank you

 

[prestodabesto]

@skyline_1241 haha yess bro

 

[anonymous_christian]

@startemple A cue that I like is the feeling of pulling the harness down on a rollercoaster. I like the straight bar but some people prefer the rope.

 

[startemple]

@anonymous_christian Like that thought, I’ll give it a go!

 

[prestodabesto]

@startemple Yeah. Dont go to heavy, the trick is finding the mind muscle connection with your back. Lock your arms, dont bend them. Swapping between a bar and a rope might help you find the back better. I'm 6ft, and i sometimes have to squat down a little to get the full stretch on the top of the exercise. You could also stand on a pad with your knees. I always prefer doing this movement slow and controlled. Hope it helps

 

[mundisensor]

@thebelovedofgod Fuckin Pec Deck lmfaoo