For back I prefer to use a cable. You can build a MONSTER pump in your back doing straight arm push downs.
So do u think it really helps to bring the chest up?
It's primarily an exercise for the lats and serratus. I've tried it a number of ways and it really doesn't do shit for my chest. I'm not sure where this comes from.
The major reason these are done is to expand the rib cage giving the illusion that you are bigger. I like to squeeze the elbows tightly in towards one another as you are going over the chest. It gives and amazing pump to the chest. I do them either on back or chest day, it just dependes on when I want to add them in. It's a great movement and should be incorporated into every routine IMO. I like the straight arm push downs as well like Pillar stated. Try the pullovers like I said and let me know what you think. Your chest will burn!
The major reason these are done is to expand the rib cage giving the illusion that you are bigger. I like to squeeze the elbows tightly in towards one another as you are going over the chest. It gives and amazing pump to the chest. I do them either on back or chest day, it just dependes on when I want to add them in. It's a great movement and should be incorporated into every routine IMO. I like the straight arm push downs as well like Pillar stated. Try the pullovers like I said and let me know what you think. Your chest will burn!