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for machines like this what better putting you hands up and down or side to side, I usually put it side to side so it's similar to lifting a bar but I wanted to know the differences or benefits between the two.
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i varies between sets on where I put my hands usually. it's a little bit different, works the muscle a little bit differently...which is never bad.
>> Anonymous
For those machines it is better to just kill yourself. Now.
>> Anonymous
not all machines are bad. you're all just a bunch of elitist.
>> Anonymous
in regards to hand position in a pushing motion
it matters more on the comfort of your hands
horizontal hand position is harder on the wrists

now if you were doing a pulling motion
vertical hands use more of your forearm as well as your biceps
>> Anonymous
>>411080

Not all machines are bad if you're a bodybuilder or looking to break plateaus. And I don't think you've reached either stage yet, so stick to free weights
>> Anonymous
not all machines are bad, but none of them are good
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>>411080
You know what? Keep doing machines, go on just keep doing them. Why do I say this? Because it is your wasted time, not mine.
>> Anonymous
Lol can't believe anyone hasn't answered this properly...

Holding your hands as the person in the picture is doing is using your chest more, specifically the upper chest and limiting the amount of contractile force that the anterior (front) deltoid can give towards the motion.
By holding a wide grip, you can use your shoulders alot more during the exercise, aswell as the long head of the triceps specifically the 5-10cm past your elbow (behind your arm)
>> Anonymous
>>411112

adding on... neither grip is better. it just depends what you want to work out on more. try doing push ups with your elbows tucked in at your sides and then try them with your elbows out to the side.

also... that has to be the fucking gayest gym ever. WTF is with that carpet....
Carpet in a gym?
Carpet?
R u serius?
>> Anonymous
Wait, so why exactly are machines worse than free weights?
>> Anonymous
The purpose of machines is to isolate and exercise certain muscle groups and thats all they do. Exercises that use free weights on the other hand force you to use secondary muscles building those muscle groups along with increasing overall strength.

That is why free weights > machines.