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02-02-2003, 08:34 AM #1Bearded Attacker
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Pushdowns
I don't have a pushdown machine at my gym. Yes, that is quite the bummer. So, today I'm doing some supersets for arms, and I need to do reverse-grip pushdowns. Any suggestions on what I can substitue here? Thanks.
..oh, I'm using gopro's arm work out BTW
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Yes, I do....But, how do I do a reverse-grip pulldown???
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You mean PushdownOriginally posted by freeman1504
Yes, I do....But, how do I do a reverse-grip pulldown???
It can be done with one hand and a handle or two hands and a sr8 or cambered bar
Simply turn your hands 'Palms' up,,,and it becomes a "reverse"......the hard part is most miss this contraction....you have to hyper extend your elbow in the down postion, turning your hand and wrist back as far as you can.....practice this standing.......as you hyper extend..you feel about 30% more contraction, then pull your hand back for and extra 10-20%
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Use a straight bar for double arm or a handle for single arm. Palms up, elbows locked at your sides (no swinging from the shoulder joint) and extend your arms...similar to a kickback but standing and using cables.
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Ahhh, ok...duh ,makes sense! I was thinking I was supposed to use a vbar or rope...which wouldn't make a damn bit o'sense. But that seems pretty obvious, NOW! Thanks guys!
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02-02-2003, 02:02 PM #7Registered User
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Do skull crushers with a reverse grip. It's nearly the same movement as reverse grip pushdowns.
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I also use the lat machine when the cable crossovers are being used.
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02-03-2003, 10:11 AM #9Bearded Attacker
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Ahh, good idea...never thought of that...thankfully though, the cables were free...BTW, I really liked doing these, they felt great!Originally posted by Scotty the Body
I also use the lat machine when the cable crossovers are being used.
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