Pec Dec vs cable cross overs

[b fold the truth]

I am so glad that I don't have this problem...

B True

 

[louden_swain]

I think of both of these movements as shaping exercises. I no longer perform them, because I feel that they will not allow me to build strength. However, if you are looking to add shape or fill in holes of the chest then these are good exercises.

 

[The Shadow]

fold - they WILL strengthen the pec minor....

 

[vinylgroover]

I think of both of these movements as shaping exercises. I no longer perform them, because I feel that they will not allow me to build strength. However, if you are looking to add shape or fill in holes of the chest then these are good exercises.

How do you 'shape' with cables. Does a muscle not become shaped by virtue of it's size and through genetic traits such as insertions, separation, length of muscle bellies etc. Assuming that is the case, why not perform pressing movements only and focus on size?

 

[Scaggs]

Its a polishing movement. It takes out the remaining fibers left in the muscle. Sometimes chest developement is limited by shoulders and tri's. Adding Crossovers just assures you got the most ot of your pecks.

Scaggs

 

[Exodus]

both are contrated pos for chest.....do the crossovers - pec dec wrecks more shoulders than people realize

thats one of the reasons why i do them, to increase my shoulder strength, i do military press, but the flys on the machine seem to help oriente me to the bench press, it doesnt make sense, but from some reason my shoulders can military a but load, but not do squat on the bench press. oh well, its working, as soon as its not a problem anymore, thats when i will drop them.

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[gymtime]

Pec decks have one thing on cables, that is, you can't cheat on them. With cable crosses, it's awfully easy to bend those elbows on the last couple reps. Muy mal.

 

[Lord_Suston]

always like cable cross over to get the best stretch and to do burn sets with. I try not to use a lot of weight but more pausing and holding contractions. I dislike the pec dec because at my height it does a number on your shoulders....

 

[Doktor Bollix]

fold - they WILL strengthen the pec minor....

Educational. I always thought it was a bullshit exercise.