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Old 08-21-2012, 09:51 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Rich/5kg -- I like the idea of using a different rep tempo with DBs. I just wonder about tricep strength again, but I suppose the rep tempo takes care of that and forces the chest to work more.

I feel mostly at a loss on this topic as my chest development came first (to my detriment as it caused shoulder issues) and I've been playing catch-up with my back ever since.

When the arms are medially rotated the pectoralis major is engaged to a better degree in a chest press exercise, which is why the DBs should do the trick as long as that grip is utilised.
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