http://mdtv.musculardevelopment.com/...-training.html
Dorian claims there is more stress and emphasis depending on the angle you do 2:37
Here is An excerpt taken from the Arnold schwarzenegger new encyclopedia of modern bodybuilding:
Standing cable crossovers
-PURPOSE OF EXERCISE-To develop the inside of the pectoral muscle...
Flat bench cable crossovers
-PURPOSE OF EXERCISE-To develop and define the middle and inner pectoral muscles...
Bent forward cable crossover
-PURPOSE OF EXERCISE-To work the inside of the middle and lower pectoral muscles...
Machine flyes
-PURPOSE OF EXERCISE-
To build middle chest size and definition and striations in the pectoral muscles...
I also have have another book called, Joe weiders ultimate bodybuilding, The master blasters principles of training and nutrition. Some of the younger guys on here will not have even heard of JOE WEIDER but here are a couple excerpts taken from his book also.
Narrow-grip bench presses
Emphasis: When you use a narrow grip on the barbell, Stress shifts primarily to the triceps and INNER pectorals, With secondary emphasis placed on the remainder of the pectoral structure...
Pec deck flyes
Emphasis: Originated about 1980, This excellent movement isolates stress on the pectoral muscles, Particularly the INNER and outer sections of the muscle group.
Cable flyes:
Performed on flat, Incline or decline benches this movement isolates stress on the entire pectoral muscle complex, But particularly on the INNER and outer sections of the pectorals.
Cable crossovers:
Emphasis:
In all of its many variations, Cable crossovers comprise the premier exercise for etching deep striations across the pectoral muscles. Primary stress is borne by the lower, Outer and INNER pecs...
Doran yates...joe weider...arnold...
Ive followed these guys for years and I use to buy all the muscle and fitness and flex mags from back in the day...these guys know their stuff and I know who I would rather listen too!
Some of you need to go out and purchase some good books on body building and stop listening to pencil necked gurus.
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