Can I please get someone's opinion on this Chest supported back machine ??

[jwdjrs]

It is from Yukon fitness, there is also a video on their site so you can see it being used ....Thanks


http://www.yukon-fitness.com/Merchan...ROD/UB/ABM-157


http://www.yukon-fitness.com/videoplayer/index.html

[Haywood Jablome]

for me personally, I would have to try it out. I've tried ones like that that are really comfottable, and other ones that feel like they're crushing my chest and I cant breath.

[jwdjrs]

Originally Posted by Haywood Jablome

for me personally, I would have to try it out. I've tried ones like that that are really comfottable, and other ones that feel like they're crushing my chest and I cant breath.

I have no way of trying it I like how you can do 1 arm rows at a time

Thanks for your opinion Kane

[AlbinoGerbil]

I've used something similar at the gym on base and I liked it. It takes a little getting used to but it provides a good work out. If you're getting a good deal on it I say get it.

One of the reasons I like it is that it allowed me to work my back without putting my lower back at risk. As a post op back patient(l4-l5 discectomy) and resulting chronic LBP patient I prefer this type of machine.

[Keeptryin]

I would love that machine...would allow me to go a little heavier on bent over rows with good form,does it adjust almost to hammer strength pos.?

[waynefulano]

I like how your arms are able to move independently, but how do you get full range of motion on that machine? Without an intermediate support/rest position to start and end from, it seems like you'd bottom out at each rep. Just asking, maybe I'm missing something. My CSR came from an old Y, looks "home made", and forces you to row with both hands, but it does have 2 supports above "ground" so you get a good stretch.

[johnderriLLL]

we have a torso supported row machine at my gym. its more like a T-Bar row i like useing it but i dont think i would buy one for my house. id get a pullover machine and leg press before i got that if i ever did buy it.

[jwdjrs]

Thanks for the answers guys

[boxertim]

looks meaty....if you have the space...go for it. it isn't that expensive and you could sell it and get some of the $$$ back if you don't like it.


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[Elvisthegoalie]

I have that exact machine.


Pros:

Bent over rows are much easier to go heavier with, no balance issues or low back strain.

With proper adjustment, full ROM is easy and chest pressure is minimal

Rear delt work is 10X easier to feel than bent over laterals or face-pulls.


Cons:

The footprint is HUGE, this thing takes up as much space as my rack.

You need to use smaller diameter plates, 45s will hit you in the head if you arent carefull.


All in all Im glad I have it, but I didnt pay much for mine (like 100)

[jwdjrs]

Originally Posted by Elvisthegoalie

I have that exact machine.


Pros:

Bent over rows are much easier to go heavier with, no balance issues or low back strain.

With proper adjustment, full ROM is easy and chest pressure is minimal

Rear delt work is 10X easier to feel than bent over laterals or face-pulls.


Cons:

The footprint is HUGE, this thing takes up as much space as my rack.

You need to use smaller diameter plates, 45s will hit you in the head if you arent carefull.


All in all Im glad I have it, but I didnt pay much for mine (like 100)

Thanks bro......repped

[jwdjrs]

Originally Posted by Elvisthegoalie

Pros:

Bent over rows are much easier to go heavier with, no balance issues or low back strain.

With proper adjustment, full ROM is easy and chest pressure is minimal

Rear delt work is 10X easier to feel than bent over laterals or face-pulls.


Cons:

The footprint is HUGE, this thing takes up as much space as my rack.

You need to use smaller diameter plates, 45s will hit you in the head if you arent carefull.


All in all Im glad I have it, but I didnt pay much for mine (like 100)

After reading and watching the video again, The guy in the video is using 35 lb plates, and it looks like it's not far from hitting his head

I'm very close to purchasing this machine, but this does worry me some, I don't really want to go buy several more 25 pound plates

[new2lifting]

you can do the same thing by taking a bench and inclining it, sit backwards on the bench, and pull a barbell or dumbells toward you

something like this

http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/exerc...lationrows.htm

the above link shows dumbells, but you could just as easily use a barbell

just a suggestion

but if you have plenty of space n money to burn, I guess you can get the machine

[KSA]

You can do that :



If you want a machine, i would get the Bodysolid seated row unit.