Cage/Smith Machine Pullups

[dragonfire101]

Anyone do this exercise. I use to do them along time ago and they really widen and blew up my back. I was going to try then again. They don't hurt my shoulders as much as regular pullups.

Is that Waldo in this pic? Its the only one I could find of the exercise.

 

[M21SL]

Yes I used to do those. People call them rack chins, I know it is a exercise used in many peoples DC routines. I usually do regular pullups over these, but for the guys who do rack chins, do you think it is a better back building exercise than pullups?

 

[DOGGCRAPP]

with a 150lb fixed barbell in your lap for 22 rest paused reps yes

 

[Fa Seeshus]

i sometimes do these as "inverted pushups" where you keep your whole body straight (no bend at the hips) and pull to your chest like a barbell row.

on either variation you can have a training parter hold your feet instead of proping them on a bench. as you do the set, the partner can adjust position to change the angle or resistance

this might be a movement where you could go westside and drape chains across the lap maybe?

 

[inoverdrive]

DC, is this in your training dvd as part of the back width?

 

[BALDNAZI]

Yes

Inoverdrive...its in the DVD, I highly recommend it. You will learn a good amount and Franco is a FUNNY bastard.

 

[inoverdrive]

I actually ordered it last week. I have not been home yet (still workin). Hopefully it will be there when i get home Sunday!!

 

[ScottMcD1]

DC, is this in your training dvd as part of the back width?

Yep Franco and Jason show these in the workout. Woops already got your response. Jason just moved and has been busy so it might be a little longer than expected with the DVD.

 

[VanR__]

That 150 barbell is pretty close to the minerals. I think I'll just attach extra plates to the wide cable pull-down.
I seem to rock too much when doing regular pull ups.

Also, try lowering the smith bar and get on your back and do wide grip chin ups.
I had a wrestling coach show me that and I liked it.