[quote]BONEZ217 wrote:
[quote]eyegainweightbig wrote:
[quote]BONEZ217 wrote:
why do you alternate exercises?
what is that accomplishing, specifically? [/quote]
To give the muscle I just hit a little time to rest before I hit it again.
For example, if I just did ez bar curls, my bis are a little fatigued, so if I go straight into another bicep exercise I wouldnt be able to do as much weight or reps. On the other hand, if I do a tricep exercise next, they can rest while I do db skull crushers. Then when I get to db curls my bis will be a little stronger.[/quote]
Alrighty
I think your tricep selection is poor.
Dumbells are not ideal for triceps. Cables are far superior and can be used in the exact same way.
something like (after a warm up of course, I prefer pushdowns for a warmup)
Smith cgp or HS dips
PJR pullover with ez bar
cable kickbacks or rope pressdown
if you like a 4th thing Id add a different cable attachment. 3 should be plenty though.
I see no way that dumbell skull crushers can provide the type of stablility needed for good progression.[/quote]
Bonez, for the CGP is there much difference in performing it on a Smith versus on a flat bench press? The guided track on the smith helps focus the form and work the tris better?
Tricep Pushdowns
For pushdowns I’ve seen variations where people face the weight stack and face away, does it make much difference? Also good form is to bend the knees and not lean in past the cable? Thanks.