I'm mearly pointing out the differences, if anything the DB's would be inferior in regards to full resistance at contraction position as I stated earlier.
With DB's you can automically vary the degree of resistance as you stated by adjusting the moment arm.
With a cable, you cannot, the resistance is not rotational but in a straight line away from the torso..
The limiting factor of a "pec-dec" although rotational and with the assistance of a cam to automatically vary the force thruogh the ROM will not allow the arm to cross over the mid-line of the torso because of the pads, a really well designed machine would allow the arms to move iso-laterally, but thats rare in modern machines.
At the end of the day, DB's for practicality and efficiancy.
I think the trick is, when using DB's is to stop at around a distance of 200mm, that is the DB's shouldnt touch.
What about bands gooby?
With using DB's you can have a training partner provide the right resistance at contraction, but that's all, I dislike that shit where the partner has his hands placed under the arms saying; "it's all you"
I prefer the spotting technique where your partner gently cups your sack whilst blowing in your ear...
Band flies gooby
I normally do cable flys as I like the maximum tension at the end of the movement. In fact, I think over the last 6-8 months that is the main difference in my training that I'd attribute some chest growth to.
DB fly's never felt very good on my shoulders if I even go remotely heavy so I've just been doing them nice and light for the stretch also.
I'm grumpy and old fashioned, I prefer adding iron to the bar than adding sets.
No man
what do you think about doing flies with resistance bands lel
Like a reverse chest expander
No man
what do you think about doing flies with resistance bands lel
Like a reverse chest expander
I prefer the spotting technique where your partner gently cups your sack whilst blowing in your ear...
do you have a pic of this spotting technique - is it best to cup with left or right hand