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anabolichalo

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how come double handed preacher machine curls are much harder than single hand?
« on: December 14, 2013, 08:46:16 AM »
we have this curl machine at the gym



when i load 50 kg each side i can do sets of 10 each arm at a time


if i then want to do a set with two arms the same time, it's like 4 reps max

wtf
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Re: how come double handed preacher machine curls are much harder than single hand?
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2013, 08:49:29 AM »
the better question is why are you using a preacher curl machine when all the free weights are available?
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Re: how come double handed preacher machine curls are much harder than single hand?
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2013, 08:50:34 AM »
Quote from: Man of Steel on December 14, 2013, 08:49:29 AM
the better question is why are you using a preacher curl machine when all the free weights are available?
because machines have the advantage of resistance thru the entire range of motion

free weight resistance is gone once past sticking point
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Re: how come double handed preacher machine curls are much harder than single hand?
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2013, 09:01:42 AM »
Quote from: anabolichalo on December 14, 2013, 08:50:34 AM
because machines have the advantage of resistance thru the entire range of motion

free weight resistance is gone once past sticking point


I just heard the Basille bat-phone go off. He'll be here soon to explain it...
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Re: how come double handed preacher machine curls are much harder than single hand?
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2013, 09:22:55 AM »
A split personality is always stronger.
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Re: how come double handed preacher machine curls are much harder than single hand?
« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2013, 09:46:02 AM »
Quote from: _aj_ on December 14, 2013, 09:01:42 AM
I just heard the Basille bat-phone go off. He'll be here soon to explain it...

 ;D  Not bad.
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