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Title: I don't think this will ever take the place of a lat machine...
Post by: Parker on July 19, 2008, 02:08:02 AM

I'm guess that this contraption that Melvin Anthony and Phil  Heath are on is a variation of the lat pulldown machine...

Title: Re: I don't think this will ever take the place of a lat machine...
Post by: Montague on July 19, 2008, 04:05:18 AM

The ROM looks somewhat similar to the old Nautilus lat machine with the roller pads for your elbows.
I’ve tried a unilateral pull down machine made by Gervasport. Unlike the one in the video though, the pull comes straight down – not an arch. It's okay...

I do prefer the traditional lat pull down, but I wouldn’t mind trying the one depicted above.
Odd that there’s no thigh pad to help hold you down in the seat. Unless there's a "seatbelt" that I can't see.

Title: Re: I don't think this will ever take the place of a lat machine...
Post by: chainsaw on July 19, 2008, 04:27:05 AM

its actually in alot of gyms here in Vegas.
I personally haven't used it.
But looks good.

Title: Re: I don't think this will ever take the place of a lat machine...
Post by: Dragon on July 19, 2008, 04:31:00 AM

what happens if you pull weight heavier than your bodyweight?

Title: Re: I don't think this will ever take the place of a lat machine...
Post by: Tapeworm on July 19, 2008, 05:33:00 AM

Quote from: Dragon on July 19, 2008, 04:31:00 AM

what happens if you pull weight heavier than your bodyweight?

It doubles as a pull up machine.

Title: Re: I don't think this will ever take the place of a lat machine...
Post by: Red Hook on July 19, 2008, 05:34:28 AM

Quote from: Dragon on July 19, 2008, 04:31:00 AM

what happens if you pull weight heavier than your bodyweight?

there is usually a seat beat/strap to keep you locked in the seat