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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.
 
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.

The LifeStyle fitness ones under hammerstrength are pretty decent, allowing iso-lateral movement
 
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.

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"
 
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...
 
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 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.

good stuff.
 
I do them between db press and ohp to give my triceps a rest. I basically have no chest, I'm not sure how I even bench.
 
No man
what do you think about doing flies with resistance bands lel

Like a reverse chest expander

I use bands as well. I found that my shoulders are happy with them. But unilateral so takes twice as long :p It's a fine line between getting on the right angle to create the fly movement instead of a direct press across the body though. I wouldn't do these heavy either, normally 12-15 reps.
 
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