Is this machine for middle back

[BigVince187]

Hello,

I was wondering if this machine is a good alternative for seated cable rows, since in my gym the pully thingy sucks! Because it's positioned in an angle which makes it sit strange.





I did it one side at the time it felt better then doing them both at once.



Also would you consider the machine over this exercise: http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercise...ine-bench-pull

kind regards,
Vincent

[DJAuto]

The gym where I work out has it, and I've tried it a few times. I'm not a fan of that machine at all.

[BigVince187]

The gym where I work out has it, and I've tried it a few times. I'm not a fan of that machine at all.

Why not exactly?

[DJAuto]

Why not exactly?

I just don't like the fell of the movement track itself. I'm a fan of similar plate-loaded machines made by Hammer Strength, but this one just doesn't feel right.

I'm sure it's fine as a replacement if you cannot/don't want to perform the cable rows.

[ironwill2008]

Hello,

I was wondering if this machine is a good alternative for seated cable rows, since in my gym the pully thingy sucks! Because it's positioned in an angle which makes it sit strange.

I don't know about 'good,' but it's an alternative. If you can feel it actually working your upper back, it should be okay.

It's more about feeling the target muscle working than the name of the exercise/equipment used.

Also would you consider the machine over this exercise: http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercise...ine-bench-pull

IMO, ^^^^this is a useless exercise. The bench obstructs the barbell, greatly restricting the ROM. I wouldn't bother with it, OP.

[BigVince187]

I don't know about 'good,' but it's an alternative. If you can feel it actually working your upper back, it should be okay.

It's more about feeling the target muscle working than the name of the exercise/equipment used.



IMO, ^^^^this is a useless exercise. The bench obstructs the barbell, greatly restricting the ROM. I wouldn't bother with it, OP.

What about if you do with db's?

[BigVince187]

I'm maybe going to try the seated cable row, but then one handed. Those grips are smaller and basicly the same principle

[ironwill2008]

What about if you do with db's?

Give it a try; it's a better option than using a barbell if you're going to use an Incline bench for chest support.

[Tyciol]

http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/incline-bench-pull is a useless exercise. The bench obstructs the barbell, greatly restricting the ROM

Reduced RoM isn't necessarily useless, just inferior in a lot of cases. Someone could still get strong training the move. The angle it's being used at and the way his elbows are brought out actually makes it look like a rear delt row.

If he had his elbows in he could probably pull higher, but when they're out like that you're limited in how high you can pull, so he's probably losing less RoM than we think.

A cambered bar could solve the issue, as could doing it with dumbbells. That said, if you were wanting to work on the stretched position, it'd be okay.

[anonymous]

technogym make the worst machines, ever. My workplace gym spend a fortune on outfitting the entire facility with these worthless approximations of actual exercise equipment - they are so bad it's unreal, and for a few thousand more they could have got a Life fitness package

So no that machine wouldn't be any use.. just do db rows, BB rows or something instead

[GiuliaTechnogym]

Hi guys, I'm Giulia and I work in the web division of Technogym. I'm writing to let you know that Low row (the machine you've posted) can absolutely be considered alternative to the pully. If you want to learn more, you'll find good explanation on this topic

thanks Giulia

[chazzy1864]

It looks like an iso-lateral row machine. Like DJAUto said, I love the hammer strength versions (or the technogym plate loaded versions).

I am not a big fan of Techno Gym equipment. The last gym I was at had all of their equipment. Overall it isn't terrible, but not ideal for me.


Realistically, OP, try it out. If you get a good contraction in your back with it, then it'll probably do you well.