Tue, Sep-27-05, 09:20
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Lowcarber for life!
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Originally Posted by galatia
Pulldowns and shoulder presses are not similar.
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I'm sorry! You smartass!! 
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Originally Posted by galatia
Pulldowns are incorporating those big back muscles and biceps mostly. Shoulder presses are incorportating those little MUCH weaker deltoids. Everyone has to go much lighter on shoulders. And what you DON'T want to do is hurt your shoulders. They will put you out of commission if you do. So listen to them for any pain that isn't fatigue-type pain. And readjust or pick another exercise, or stop working them for the day.  |
I didn't realise, they seem like practically identical excercises. Maybe my seat was too low and I was stretching? Thanks for the excellent advice as usual! |