uncle_el

a pec deck:


a different one:


it's poor equipment in the sense that 1. it's not a compound exercise and 2. it screams for incorrect use- most people lean forward, use their hands, arms, shoulders to push it forward, and only squeeze the pecs at the end...

pushups, done properly, require upper body strength and work chest, triceps, and upper back to some extent.

to add to the negative comments about machines- most machines do not allow you to follow the natural arc/movement that comes with most free weight exercises. ultimately, you have to change your position and/or form in order to use the machine... poor position and poor form can lead to injuries.

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