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my neck muscles contract on the pec dec-is that normal?

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danielson

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Posts: 29
From:london
Registered: Jul 2000

posted December 01, 2000 10:14 AM

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when i use the pec dec even on a weight that is quite heavy (but i can comfortably get 8-10 reps on), as my arm move closer together my neck muscles really begin to contract strongly (it's the same feeling you get when you push your bottom lip as far down as you can using your facial and neck muscles)

while it doesn't stop me doing the set to completion, it does feel uncomfortable and gives a wierd feeling once the set is done. i've asked a few people at the gym and they're totally stuped. ive tried adjusting the height of the seat and it still happens regardless. any light you could shed on the matter would be much appreciated

Valdez

Pro Bodybuilder

Posts: 510
From:wa
Registered: Sep 2000

posted December 01, 2000 02:41 PM

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I'm "stuped" too. try doing some flat bench dumbell flyes if the pec deck is uncomfortable. also cable crossovers would be a better substitution for pec deck.

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