back builder on a fixed path with nothing spent on position
the cam holds tension across the whole range, and the chest pad means the pull
is the only thing you have to do
both arms share one handle path, so the stronger side can carry the weaker one
Execution
Set the seat so the handles line up with the middle of your chest, and the chest
pad so you can reach full extension without coming off it. Take the handles.
let your arms extend and your shoulders travel forward into the stretch
pull the handles back by driving your elbows past your torso
keep your chest against the pad the whole way
let the handles travel back out under control
finish the rep by letting your shoulders protract at the stretch
Set the seat height once and keep it. Push each set to failure: keep going until
you can no longer bend your arms and retract your scapulae.
Purpose
back builder on a fixed path with nothing spent on position
the cam holds tension across the whole range, and the chest pad means the pull
is the only thing you have to do
both arms share one handle path, so the stronger side can carry the weaker one
Execution
Set the seat so the handles line up with the middle of your chest, and the chest
pad so you can reach full extension without coming off it. Take the handles.
let your arms extend and your shoulders travel forward into the stretch
pull the handles back by driving your elbows past your torso
keep your chest against the pad the whole way
let the handles travel back out under control
finish the rep by letting your shoulders protract at the stretch
Set the seat height once and keep it. Push each set to failure: keep going until
you can no longer bend your arms and retract your scapulae.