05-14-2004, 04:33 PM
Yep, today I tried partials to see what kind of weight I could handle and I went from 60 to 90 kg's and felt nothing in my hamstrings.
I could feel my lower back working nicely and it taxed my grip to oblivion!!
I had to use the alternate grip and swap grip half way through.
I really liked the way it used the lower part of the traps between the shoulder blades with an isometric contraction.
I just did a bit of stretching and my hams are real tight so it did work them. It's a mystery why I couldn't feel them while actually doing the lifting.
I forgot to tell you guys exactly how partial I was doing them.
I think the pins were set just above knee height which was the lowest setting.
I like this movement and i'll give them another go next week and see how I progress.
I could feel my lower back working nicely and it taxed my grip to oblivion!!
I had to use the alternate grip and swap grip half way through.
I really liked the way it used the lower part of the traps between the shoulder blades with an isometric contraction.
I just did a bit of stretching and my hams are real tight so it did work them. It's a mystery why I couldn't feel them while actually doing the lifting.
I forgot to tell you guys exactly how partial I was doing them.
I think the pins were set just above knee height which was the lowest setting.
I like this movement and i'll give them another go next week and see how I progress.