200 for reps. It’s not a barbell tho so it doesn’t count 🫠😉

Its not that it doesn't count, its that the weight doesn't count. 200 isn't 200 so its just a good workout. if that makes sense. There are no "PRs" on machines

Try it with two 25s on the pad/behind your back for a deeper stretch 😊

200 reps but the barbell police still want proof

Stop locking your elbows out. You lose all the tension

Count for what

My shoulder is fucked too so I bought a machine for the same reason but I’m struggling to find the right position with a neutral grip. Are the arms supposed to be that diagonal in the top position?

Elbows tucked is best for the shoulder pain.

It’s like you didn’t even lift anything if it’s. It a barbell. You did negative reps. lol

Let’s goooo Florida man 💪

I will catch THE MOOSE 🫎 I will not stand eye to eye to you though 😆

it's true it doesn't count, but it's still a good workout nonetheless

These are tough, if I didnt have a barbell, would use this. You like Swiss/Multi-grip bars? Very similar to this set up

Barbell and bad form cost me a shoulder. Never used a multi-grip bar. I bought this machine for the garage to reduce the shoulder pain

Gotcha Might buy a Swiss bar, requires the same shoulder placement as this but since it's a free bar you'll get way more stabilizer involvement

Right

Feel that burn with those slow reps. Well done mfer. I did some slow pressups the other day. Only got to 12 and had to give up for chest pains(muscle pain), where I can probably do 35 straight. Slow and steady is what I'm working on

Dude. That’s amazing. Great work

True. These machines are for pussies. Learn dumbbells and barbells

I've started using a similar machine for chest exercises. I'm not sure how the weight translates bit it's certainly easier on my shoulders and joints and seems to be good at isolating the chest.

It has nothing on the barbell… but if it works for you its great

It absolutely does "count". The only time it must be barbell is in a Powerlifting meet.

Sucks you didn’t build any muscle here eh

Yup. Muscles only grow when a barbell is used.

It's a different movement and it's steadier

It counts for something. I’m not sure what or why it was posted to show mediocre strength.

Trolling my good sir. Trolling.

Hey mate. This confuses me as I have the same machine in my gym , and can lift a hell of a lot more on this, than I can on traditional flat bench. Do you know the reason for this. Is it because it’s more stable?

I mean it’s not impressive or anything but I’m sure you’re getting a good peck workout.

I got a sore wrist so trying to do everything in neutral grip, this would be handy

If it is a safety issue, find a squat rack with safety bars and bench there. Easy.